Activities and Events, Sept. 12
Wednesday, September 12-Free movie, “Baraka,” The Society for Cultural Awareness Through Film screening 7 p.m. Widtsoe, Room 007
Thursday, September 13-Moonlight and Music, Katie Thompson, 8:30 p.m., Old Main Hill Amphitheater. USU students free
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•Todd Green, a master of 30 different instruments, Sept. 12, 8 p.m. ECC Free concert
•College of HASS opening social, free Aggie Ice Cream September 13, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside Old Main and Fine Arts,
•A computer science ACM chapter is being organized now. The first meeting will be held Sept. 13, 7 p.m. Main, Room 115. Come learn more about what the ACM is. REfreshments will be served afterwards. www.cs.usu.edu~acm
•STAR (Students teaching arithmetic and reading) orientation meeting, Sept. 12 and 13, 6 p.m. Sunburst lounge. Come learn more about the STAR program and sign up for a time to tutor elementary age children in math and reading.
•Award winning, C.L. Rawlins will read Sept. 13, 8 p.m., ECC. Open to the public sponsored by USU English Dept. and American Studies program.
•River safety and rescue class, Sept. 13, 7 p.m., ORC and Sept. 15 6 p.m. on the river. Fee $10. Registration deadline Sept. 7. Call ORC 797-3264
•Edward Hasbrouck, world traveler and author of “The Practical Nomad: How to Travel Around the World” Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Lundstrom Student Center meeting room, 1295 E. 1000 North. His inspiring seminars give practical independent travel information, budgeting your travel money, health and safety and using the internet as a resource. An evening you won’t want to miss.
•”Where do you want to go?” Countdown to the first annual Study Abroad Fair, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. TSC International Lounge. Learn about opportunities to study work and volunteer abroad. It will change your life. Free drawings for a large back pack from Council Travel and much more!!!! Kick-off presentation by noted world traveler and author, Edward Hasbrouck at 10:30 a.m., TSC International Lounge with Budget Travel Tips
•USU Fencing club, Fence for exercise, fun, adventure. Beginner’s class Monday 3 p.m. HPER, Room 215. Wednesday 7 p.m. HPER, Room 203. Visit www.usu.edu/~fencing
•AVA classes begin Sept. 11-14. Children’s classes, Wheel-throwing classes for Teens, and adult ceramic classes will be offered. Contact Beth 563-8272 or the AVA 753-2970
•Bear River Tai chi Ch’uan society free introductory classes Sept. 11 and Sept. 13, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Info. Kayo 563-8272 Whittier Community Center
•USU Recreation Instruction Programs will be held as scheduled. Please excuse the construction. Programs available Aikido, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course, Deep Water aerobics, Water Safety Instructor, Karate, Lifeguard Training, Modern Dance, Yoga, Gymnastics, and Swimming. Info. Call 797-0549.
•Math tutoring (free drop-in), Academic Resource Center TSC, Room 304A. Hours are Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
www.cachevalleyguide.com/dance or 753-2480.
•Bridgerland Audubon Society Sept. 13. An overview of the Wasatch-Cache Forest Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement will be presented including new changes since the 1999 version. The Logan District Ranger and representatives from the Wasatch-Cache Forest Service planning team will be in attendance to help interpret and answer questions. Maps will be available, and information presented should aid anyone interested in providing informed comments on the draft plan to the Forest Service before the November 1 deadline. The meeting will be held at the Logan City Meeting Room, 255 N. Main St. at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served, all are welcome.
•Bridgerland Literacy is a non-profit organization that trains volunteer tutors and matches them with children or adults who need help with their reading skills. Now accepting registration for its semi-annual tutor training. Interested? Call 716-9141.