Listen to this articlePocatello Pride
After more than a decade running, Pocatello Pride is moving to the Idaho State University quad with family-friendly entertainment, vendors and fun. The queer straight alliance at ISU is working with Ryan’s Rainbow Connection to make Pride a success. Applications for vendors and booths are still being accepted. There is no entrance fee but donations are encouraged.
WHEN: Aug. 18, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Idaho State University Quad
INFO: facebook.com/Pocatello.pride
QSaltLake Day at Lagoon
The annual Q Day at Lagoon will draw thousands of gay, lesbian, bisexual, trangender and allies to our fabulous local amusement park. Wear red to stand out and show solidarity with the group.
WHEN: Aug. 5, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Lagoon, 375 Lagoon Drive, Farmington
INFO: facebook.com/qsaltlake
SAGE Garden Party
Held at the historic & beautiful Memorial House & Gardens in Memory Grove, 300 E. Capitol Blvd., it’s the social event of the summer. This summer-chic event is open to all and will include a lovely brunch by Le Croissant Catering and a speech by Jim Dabakis, Utah Democratic Party chair. The event is sponsored by Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders.
WHEN: Aug. 5, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Memorial House & Gardens in Memory Grove, 300 E. Capitol Blvd.
COST: $40
INFO: utahpridecenter.org
12th annual HIV walk-a-thon in Ogden
The 12th annual Stepping For Life AIDS Walk-A-Thon will be held on Aug. 4, 8 a.m. At MTC Park, 1700 Monroe Blvd., Ogden. The $20 donation will go to help provide testing and other prevention and treatment services in Northern Utah. The Northern Utah Coalition HIV/AIDS Project Center is one of the few locations for free and low-cost testing for HIV and other diseases including gonorrhea and chlamydia in Northern Utah.
WHEN: Aug. 4, 8 a.m.
WHERE: MTC Park, 1700 Monroe Blvd., Ogden
COST: $20
INFO: northernutahcoalition.com
