Events and Activities, Sept. 5

Wednesday, September 5-Make a difference for our environment. National Forests, Utah Wilderness, and more to be saved at the opening ECOS meeting, 4 p.m., TSC patio.

Thursday, September 6-Women in Medicine is holding an opening social BNR, Room 202A. All women interested in the medical field are welcome.-Cycling Club opening social. TSC, Room 335. Cyclists of all types. Free pizza and discussion of upcoming events.

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–Animal Science club opening social, 7:00 p.m., Big Blue Barn, Great food and fun. Open to all $5.00 dues. ?USU Sorority Rush: sign up today in TSC 326 $10. Come see what sororities have to offer, Sept. 5, 6:00 p.m. house tours. Meet in Sunburst lounge. Come early to register.–USU Greek Philanthropy Night. Sept. 6, 6:00 p.m. Sunburst lounge. Each year the Greek system donates thousand of dollars and hours to community and national organizations. Come participate.–USU Greek Sorority Preference Night. Sept. 7, 6:00 p.m. Sunburst lounge. The selection of your house is decided on this night. Each sorority will demonstrate their sorority values. Dress semi formal.?USU Greek Sorority bid day – Sept. 8, noon, TSC Sunburst lounge. Women receive an invitation to pledge a sorority and join her new chapter.–USU Fencing club, Fence for exercise, fun, adventure. Beginner?s class Monday 3 p.m. HPER 215. Wednesday 7 p.m. HPER 203. Visit www.usu.edu/~fencing–Water polo club started practices Tues. Sept. 4th . Practices will be held Tues. and Thurs. from 7:30 to 9:20 p.m. There will be an informational meeting Sept. 6, 8:00 p.m. HPER lounge. Questions contact Brent Rowe 755-0638 or sl3sy@cc.usu.edu or Becky Hobbs 797-1715 or slywj@cc.usu.edu. –The Family Life Center is presenting a free workshop entitled ?Stretching Your Dollar? Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to noon. To register call 797-7224 0r 797-7225–Adopt A Crag Day.? All interested rock climbers are asked to meet at First Dam at Sept. 8, 8:00 am to work on improving trails to our local climbing areas. Trail work will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Info. contact Tim 797-3540. Nationally sponsored by the Access Fund and locally sponsored by Logan Canyon Climbers.–Habla Espanol? Spanish speaking volunteers are needed to visit Latin families who are new to the area and help orient them to life in Cache Valley. Visit Service Center, TSC 3rd floor for info.–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.–Reading tutors needed for America Reads program. Positions in elementary and middle schools. Must have financial aid, 2.75 USU GPA, be able to work 12 to 15 hours/week, and have your own transportation. Academic Resource Center, TSC, Room 302, 797-4027 or 797-1128.–Math tutoring (free drop-in) begins Sept. 4, Academic Resource Center TSC 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.–The State Department of Workforce Services will be sponsoring a Job Fair Sept. 6. A great opportunity to meet with some of the major employers from Cache and Box Elder counties. Head Start, 75 S. 400 West, Logan. 2:30 to 6 p.m. and open to the general public. Info: 792-0300.–The Cache Valley Folk Dancers are holding their first Contra dance of the new season. Sept. 8. 7:30 p.m., Whittier Community Center, 290 N. 400 E. and will feature live music by the local band, TatterJack. Beginners are welcome and all the dances are taught. A $4 donation at the door. Info. www.cachevalleyguide.com/dance or 753-2480.–Come play volleyball Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. HPER, Room 209. E-mail Adam Longmore at bombsterbuddy@hotmail.com if you have any questions –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.