Kiwanis for Kids Golf Tournament

Kiwanis for Kids Golf Tournament

Thursday, July 9  |  8:00 am
Registration and Breakfast - 9:00 am
Shotgun Start Hosted by LOGAN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Play at one of Utah’s premier Golf Courses with cart, lunch & prizes for only $80 per golfer or $300 per team. - 4 person scramble format - Golf Cart and Lunch included - Drawings and Prizes - Fun activities and contests at holes - Sponsorships start at just $200 - Continental Breakfast served. Contact Nathan Shields at 801-369-8623 or by email atnshields@cookmartin.com or Michael Guthrie at 435-750-0245 or by email at Michael.Guthrie@ZionsBank.com.

Come Experience the Tour of Utah like Nobody Else!

VIP Car Rides, Overnight Accommodations and Reserved Race Viewing Part of Experience Packages at 2015 Tour of Utah SALT LAKE CITY (June 3, 2015) – 

Experience Packages starting at $75 per person are now available for cycling fans to get close to the action at the 2015 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, Aug. 3-9. Individual hospitality passes for 10 different start and finish venues range in price from $75 to $350. Special event Experience Packages, offering unique, behind-the-scenes access to the race, range in price from $650-$2,500. All offers are available for booking online at www.tourofutah.- com/experience/experience-packages. 

VIP Hospitality tickets for start line venues include catered food and beverages, access to the Rider Lounge, and reserved access to Autograph Alley each morning. VIP Hospitality tickets for finish line venues include access to the Tour Tracker Lounge and reserved viewing at the finish line of the race, in addition to catered food and beverages. 

One-of-a-kind Experience Packages offer a ride in an official caravan vehicle during the race, entry into The Ultimate Challenge amateur ride, or overnight accommodations following Stage 6 presented by University of Utah Health Care at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. These packages were customized for a unique encounter with the race and the world’s top professional cyclists. Click Here for details.

The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah continues to be free to all spectators, making professional cycling one of the most unique professional sports in the world today. It is the first internationally-sanctioned cycling competition in North America following the Tour de France. 

More information about the Tour of Utah can be found by visiting www.tourofutah.com, as well as social channels Facebook (tourofutah), Twitter (@tourofutah #TOU15 #TOUWE15), Instagram (thetourofutah) and YouTube (2014 Tour of Utah). 

The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, referred to as "America's Toughest Stage RaceTM," is a week-long, professional stage race for the best cycling teams in the world. The 2015 event, Aug. 3-9, has been elevated to a 2.HC-rated UCI stage race, making it one of the premier events in North America. For women’s professional and elite teams, a two-day Tour of Utah Women’s Edition: Criterium Classic, Aug. 3-4, is sanctioned by USA Cycling on the National Criterium Calendar. 

Host venues for 2015 are Logan, Tremonton, Ogden, Antelope Island State Park, Bountiful, Soldier Hollow/ Heber Valley, Salt Lake City, Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, and Park City. In 2014, the Tour of Utah expanded to seven days of racing and community festivals. 

The 2015 Tour of Utah covers 712 miles of racing and 51,442 feet of climbing. A total of 16 men’s professional teams are expected to compete, bringing more than 120 athletes from 20 countries. American Tom Danielson of Team Garmin-Sharp claimed the overall men’s title for the Tour of Utah for a second year in a row. The inaugural Tour of Utah Women’s Edition was won by American Coryn Rivera of UnitedHealthcare. For more information visit www.tourofutah.com.

An Opportunity to GIVE BACK and HAVE FUN TOO!

Saturdays ~ 9 am to 1 pm

75 East 2500 North, North Logan

NorthLoganMarket@gmail.com

435-554-8191

Volunteers Needed!

The early morning air is filled with bustle and fun as we prepare the Market for the day's events. But we could use a few more helping hands to erect the popup shelters and large tent. If you have 30 minutes you could share with your community we'd love to have you join our team. Just show up between 7:30 and 8:00, or let us know you are coming in advance at VolunteerSpot.com

We'll be watching for you!

Freedom Fest Pancake Breakfast

The Logan Central LDS Stake Boy scouts are announcing the annual 4th of July pancake breakfast fundraiser. The Troops involved are 5, 12, 77,  314,  343. We are looking for donors and sponsors to help us raise the funds for our next year of scouting. There will be a silent auction on the morning of the 4th as well. We are looking for items to be donated for the silent auction. Any business able to help us out, please contact us. Last year we served about 6,000 people. This is a great advertising opportunity. Email us at lcsboyscouts@gmail.com or call Calvin @ 801 648-5644 if you are interested.

Get more information HERE.

Clarkston Pony Express Parade!

Clarkston Pony Express Parade!

The Pony Express is almost here! Clarkston's Pony Express Days are June 26-27. The parade will be held Saturday, June 27 at 11:00. We always have a fantastic turnout & this year will be no different!

Come Join The Fun!!

Great American Campout ~ When are you going camping?

National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Campout is a summer-long celebration of camping as a way to connect with nature and wildlife. Take the pledge to camp -- in your backyard, your neighborhood, your local parks, state parks, and national parks, cabins, RVs, treehouses… you name it! -- and be a part of our nationwide event! Pledge to camp today!

United Way Day of Action ~ June 22nd!!

Each year on June 21, communities around the world come together to harness the volunteer spirit and improve the conditions in which they live. However, since June 21st falls on a Sunday this year Cache Valley businesses and organizations will be celebrating on June 22nd. 

United Way Day of Action is an invitation for people and organizations around the world to LIVE UNITED and take action to address a variety of challenges. It is a day that we ask you to help us put our mission into action by improving the building blocks for a good quality of life – education, financial stability, and health. 

Get involved.

YOUth Making a Positive Difference!!

Summer of Service is Utah's statewide initiative to celebrate and mobilize youth 5-25 to make a meaningful ­difference in their local communities by volunteering, and Cache Valley is a big part of it!!

 Why serve? 

• Make a ­difference in someone's life
• Learn new skills to build your resume
• Keep active, stay busy, avoid boredom
• Have fun and make new friends
• Earn a Presidential Service Award
• Win prizes

Where can you Serve? 

• Nonprofit Organizations
• Faith Based Organizations
• Community Events
• Government Agencies and Schools
• Individuals (neighbors, family, others)
• Find opportunities on our website, on our facebook page, or by calling 2-1-1

Prizes are awarded in a monthly drawing based on a minimum of 10 hours served that will be tracked on UServeUtah.gov. Email Mandee Curtis at mandeecurtis@utah.gov  with questions. For additional submissions for prizes, follow and like us on social media and tag your photos and videos with  #utahsummerofservice15.

• Facebook: Cache Valley Volunteer Center
• Twitter: @CVVolunteer

Help Us Recognize Outstanding Youth~

Everyday Young Hero Award

Each week, YSA honors a young person who has found their voice, taken action, and made an impact on an issue important to them and to their community.  Winners receive a certificate and award letter, and are featured on YSA.org, on social media, and in the Youth Service Briefing. All youth ages 5-25 anywhere in the world are eligible. www.YSA.org/eyh_nomination 

  

NAME CHANGE: The Family Place

CHILD & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER LAUNCHES NEW NAME TO

“THE FAMILY PLACE”

(LOGAN, UT)—After 32 years of being known as the Child & Family Support Center of Cache County, Inc. (CFSC), the CFSC will officially change their name to The Family Place at a joint event with Lee’s Marketplace and the Cache Valley Morning Rotary on June 20, 2015.

Through a process of garnering input from stakeholders and hosting focus groups, the CFSC found that their name was continually being confused with other agencies in addition to having a stigma attached of only working with victims of child abuse. “Changing our name is a monumental step that has required careful consideration,” states Jim Payant, President of The Family Place Board of Directors. “The basic reasoning behind the change is to create a more family friendly and welcoming name that will also help to establish our own unique identity and allow us to reach and serve a larger population in the community.”

The emphasis of The Family Place is on building stronger families. Located at three convenient locations throughout Cache County (Hyrum, Logan and Smithfield), The Family Place is looking forward to continuing the tradition of supporting families through workshops and classes for parents and children, care for children at the Kid’s Place, counseling, the Good-Touch/Bad-Touch ® program and family focused activities such as the Princess Party, Superhero Party and Kids vs. Mud.

The Family Place will officially launch their new name at 1:00 p.m. during a brief presentation at the Lee’s Marketplace Classic Car Show over Father’s Day weekend in Logan. The Car Show will go from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and will not only feature an anticipated 100 classic cars, a live band and BBQ, but will provide family friendly activities for the community to enjoy. “Lee’s Marketplace is a family-oriented company that works to be involved in communities in which we serve,” said Jonathan Badger, President of Lee’s Marketplace. “The Family Place is the perfect partnership with Lee’s to make this goal a reality.”

Also included in the event is a children’s art show, a free-throw shooting challenge, a putting green, tricycle drag racing, a t-shirt cannon, bounce house, and face painting. Arial Assault, a traveling gymnastics circus, along with High Point Gymnastics has also donated their time to provide a thrilling performance on the trampoline throughout the event.

Proceeds from the food and raffle ticket sales will help fulfill the $2,500 commitment that the Cache Valley Morning Rotary, with the support of Lee’s Marketplace, has made to The Family Place.

Esterlee Molyneux, Executive Director of The Family Place is thrilled over the prospect of the new name and the support of the community. “Cache Valley prides itself on strong families which are the foundation of our strong community. The role of The Family Place is to uplift, edify and encourage the good things that families are already doing, and to be here to support them during the stressful and challenging times as well.”

The Child & Family Support Center will remain the legal name of The Family Place.

For more information about The Family Place, please visit www.TheFamilyPlaceUtah.org or call (435)725-8880.

Summerfest Arts Faire!!

Summerfest Arts Faire is Coming Up!

Here's a list of performing artists you can look forward to seeing this year at Summerfest!

Thursday June 18th - Main Stage
The Scotsmen-Bagpipe Band  |  11-11:45 AM
Darkwood Trio  |  12-1:30 PM
Hoodoo  |  2-3:30 PM
Better Off With the Blues  |  4-5:30 PM
Mary Kaye  |  6-7:30 PM
Headliner - Chance McKinney  |  8-10 PM

Thursday June 18th - Acoustic StageRowdy Machine  |  11:30 - 12:15 PM
Four Seasons Theatre  |  12:30 - 1:15 PM
The Nick Manning Group  |  1:30 - 2:15 PM
Where the Rowdy Things Are  |  3:30 - 4:15 PM
Down Yonder  |  5:30 - 6:30 PM

With two more days full of performances! More Details...

Summer Learning Day on June 19

Summer Learning Day is a national advocacy day recognized to spread awareness about the importance of summer learning for our nation’s youth in helping close the achievement gap and support healthy development in communities all across the country. Whether you’re a community, summer program, school, or parent, there are many ways to celebrate Summer Learning Day!

Research shows that summers without quality learning opportunities put our nation’s youth at risk for falling behind – year after year – in core subjects like math and reading. The math and reading skills low-income students lose each summer are cumulative and contribute significantly to the achievement gap between lower- and higher-income kids.

Many kinds of high-quality learning opportunities during the summer can make a difference in stemming learning loss and ultimately, closing the country’s achievement gap.This year for Summer Learning Day, NSLA is asking everyone—programs, families, schools, educators, policymakers, businesses—to make summer a season of learning by pledging to #KeepKidsLearning on our interactive map.If you are hosting a Summer Learning Day event/program, we encourage you to put it on the map at SummerLearningDayMap.org so that families can find you. If you are a family you can find resources HERE. 

Join the World's Largest Swimming Lesson ~ June 18

Help build awareness about the importance of teaching children to swim to help prevent drowning.  On June 18, waterparks, pools and other aquatic facilities around the globe will host local WLSL lessons simultaneously at 10 a.m. wherever you are in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record. Swimming is a life-saving skill for children and a vital tool to prevent drowning, the second leading cause of unintended, injury-related death for children ages 1-14. Learn more and register to host an event at www.wlsl.org

Clever! Clever! Clever!

I think this is one of the most creative fundraisers I've seen 

matching the event to those the funds will be serving. 

Such Fun!! 

Come Get Involved!!

Fighting Childhood Cancer One Cup at a Time!

Alex's Lemonad Days is Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's (ALSF's) annual 3-day fundraiser where suppoerters from coast to coast hold lemonad stands to raise fund for childhood cancer research. Lemonade Days is held each year during the second weekend of June - the time of year when Alex always held her lemonade stand - to honor Alex and all of our childhood cancer heroes. Gather your family, friends, colleagues and neighbors, and join in the fight against childhood cancer.

Noon Concert Series at the Tabernacle

Welcome to the Noon Concert Series at the Tabernacle

Logan Tabernacle Summer Concert Series Schedule - 2015 

★Sponsored by Cache Community Connections★

Celebrating our 14th Season!

Noon Music at 12:00 Noon, Concert & Lecture Series (CLS) at 7:00 p.m.

Free Admission • Everyone Welcome

Noon Music Schedule - 12:00 p.m

6/15 Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre

6/16 Logan Canyon Winds (USU Quintet)

NOTE:  Wed 6/17- Fri 6/19 SUMMER FEST (Tabernacle Closed)

6/22 Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre

6/23 Lyric Theatre

6/24 Karla Axtell (Pianist/organist)

6/25 Miho & Friends (Piano & flutes)

6/26 Mark Gibbons (Country/Folk Singer)

6/29 Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre

6/30 Debbie Ditton’s Singers

7/1 Azure Kline (Cello)

7/2 Kim Maycock & Friends (Multi-talented performers)

7/3 Broadbent Family

7/6 Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre

7/7 Fry Street Quartet (USU Artists in residence)

7/8 Lori Pulotu (Karaoke Pop Artist)

7/9 Luke Hancock (USU Piano Faculty)

7/10 Brandon Clayton (Organist) RAPZ TAX

Saturday, 7/11, 7:00pm     Salt Lake Letter Carrier’s Band - (CLS)

7/13 Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre

7/14 John Waldron & Diane Hardy (Harmonica & Piano)

7/15 The Hatch Family (Magician/Deceptionist, Violin & Piano)

7/16 Carolyn Bentley’s Harps

7/17 The 4 Hims (Barbershop Quartet Extraordinaire)

7/20 Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre

7/21 Celebrate America (Show Choir)

7/22 Emily Heap (Vocalist)

7/23 Michelle Broadbent (Vocalist)

7/24 Hubbard Family

7/28 Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre

7/29 Sue Baker (Vocalist)

7/30 Harry Heap (Organist)

7/31 Erika Hubbard (Violinist)

FRI NIGHT July 31, Tabernacle Series Encore Program (CLS)

~A Program of Cache Community Connections~

Fri 8/1                           Craig Jessop (“Carmina Burana”)

Fri 8/7, Sat 8/8, 7pm     Alex Sharpe Concerts/Programs

Concert Etiquette. 

√  Please remain seated quietly during the performance and assure that your children do the same.

√  If you must leave, do so between numbers.

√  Hats off, please! No food or drink. Turn off Cell Phones

√  No sales of any kind in the Tabernacle or on the grounds during these events

For Information, Visit:

logantabernacle.blogspot.com

facebook.com/logantabernacle

www.cachecommunityconnections.com

★ Cache Community Connections Vision ★ 

To present cultural and educational events of common interest and values, with the object of promoting understanding and respect between the diverse cultures of our community in the Logan Tabernacle.

  

TEAM Mentoring Receives a Grant to Address Hunger Issues!

The youth make a difference initiative

TEAM – Together Everyone Achieves More

The TEAM Mentoring program will engage in several initiatives to address food security, nutrition, and food education including a weekly backpack program at Wilson Elementary, Food Fun! nutrition education program for 1,000+ elementary students, a bi-monthly Loaves and Fishes community meal, expand the composting program to other elementary schools, and other programs as determined and designed by high school students in the TEAM Mentoring program at Logan High School. All projects are 100% youth-led with high School students taking a leadership role in planning and implementing the projects. More than 2,000 youth will be impacted. The funding will be used to purchase supplies for the various projects. Through incorporating the 'You Got Served, Pay It Forward, Pass It On' campaign we promoted throughout 2014 in conjunction with UServe Utah we will encourage ongoing involvement in hunger issues throughout the community and particularly in the schools.  This initiative will empower those it helps by first addressing the food security, nutrition, and food education issues they face individually, and also modeling for them how change can be brought about, and how they can become a part of the solution.

- See more at: http://www.opalapples.com/grantees/team-%E2%80%93-together-everyone-achieves-more.aspx#sthash.J4ws5wLl.dpuf

A huge THANK YOU to Opal Apple for providing us with the funding for these projects!!

Taste the Opal Difference

You can't compare apples to Opals!

Opal apples can’t be compared to an everyday apple. These sunny fruits are like none other — with a beautiful appearance, distinctively crunchy texture, floral aroma and a sweet, tangy flavor. But one of the most incredible and natural features of this apple is that it does not brown after cutting. So an Opal a day will keep your salads — and your kids’ lunchboxes — crisp and fresh.

Non-GMO Project Verification

Opal apples are Non-GMO Project verified. They are the first U.S. apple variety to be verified by the Non-GMO Project, the only independent verification in North America for non-GMO food. These naturally non-browning apples are and have always been in compliance with the Non-GMO Standard.

- See more at: http://www.opalapples.com/about.aspx#sthash.lfQyTyXP.dpuf

The Opal® brand apple was discovered in Europe in 1999. This new apple-flavor stems from a cross between a Golden Delicious and a Topaz.

Over the last 12 years, Opal® brand apple has been tested in 63 orchards throughout Europe and the Mediterranean.

In March of 2010, Opal® brand apple made its debut appearance in the United States grown exclusively by Ralph Broetje, Broetje Orchards in Washington State. Opal® Brand apple is being marketed and distributed exclusively in North America by FirstFruits Marketing of Washington.

Family-to-Family: A FREE Class Sponsored by NAMI

NAMI Cache Valley Affiliate is pleased to announce that we will soon feature another "Family-To-Family" class. 

This class is for family members who have a loved one suffering with a mental illness.  The class will provide education for family members to understand the aspects of mental illness and how you can advocate for your loved one.

Please call our NAMI Office to sign up for this class.You can also call and leave us a message and contact number and we can get back to you. Our Office Number: 425-787-4165

Office hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to 1 pm. Come see us at 90 East 200 North (Basement).

Extraordinary Volunteers 50+

Do you know an extraordinary volunteer age 50 or older?

Show your appreciation by nominating them for the 2015 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service. AARP's most prestigious Utah volunteer award recognizes individuals who are sharing their experience, talent and skills in ways that significantly enrich the lives of others. Learn more!

  

Storytelling Festival 2015

Once upon a time, Wayne McKay, a former entrepreneur, educator and international consultant, left that life behind and hunkered down beside the hearth of his humble cottage in Cache Valley, Utah to sing songs, tell tales, and do voice work now and again. But, it wasn't long before he discovered storytelling festivals and began to dream of his home, beautiful Cache Valley, with a festival of its own. The Cache Valley Storytelling Festival is the realization of that dream.

Featuring storytellers, musicians, puppeteers, a magician and food vendors, this family friendly event will take place at North Logan's Elk Ridge Park (1100 East 2500 North) Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 11th-13th. The food vendors and story store (featuring souvenirs of the festival and books and CDs of the performers) will be available Thursday evening and all day Friday and Saturday.

Wayne McKay - Founding Executive Director.
435-770-8420
info@cachefest.com

World Oceans Day~

World Oceans Day is a celebration. Every June, people around the world take action to protect our ocean. The theme for this year is Healthy oceans, healthy planet. Explore the site to learn how you can hold an eevent for World Oceans Day, or take action for the ocean on your own. 

Tackle Summer Hunger!

Hunger hits especially hard when kids are out of school for the summer. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ensures that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. This summer, USDA plans to serve more than 200 million free meals to children 18 years and under at approved SFSP sites. Promoting summer feeding sites in your community is one of the most important things you can do to ensure no child goes hungry this summer. You can find summer feeding sites and tools to help raise awareness at the USDA's website. Additional resources are available from No Kid Hungry, including a free texting service to help families find information about summer meal sites near them. Families in need can text 'Food' to 877-877, and receive a text back with the address and program information for sites closest to them, or information about how to find food resources in their area.

What are YOU doing to make a positive difference this summer!?!

Summer of Service 2015 

Summer of Service is Utah’s statewide initiative to celebrate and mobilize youth 5-25 to make a meaningful difference in their local communities by volunteering June 1 to August 31.

Why serve:

• Make a difference in someone’s life
• Learn new skills to build your resume
• Keep active, stay busy, avoid boredom
• Have fun and make new friends
• Earn a Presidential Service Award

Where:

• Nonpro fit Organizations
• Faith Based Organizations
• Community Events
• Government Agencies and Schools
• Individuals (neighbors, family, others)

Find Volunteer Opportunities:

Web: Cache Valley Volunteer Center website, Cache Valley Volunteer Center Facebook Page, GenerationOn,  YouthLinc Service Directory or UServe State Directory

Qualify for Prizes:

Prizes are awarded in a monthly drawing based on a minimum of 10 hours served that is tracked through

√ photos uploaded to the Cache Valley Volunteer Center Facebook Page, and

√ through the UServe website and a video or photo with story submitted to Mandee Curtis at mandeecurtis@utah.gov. For additional submissions for prizes, follow/like us on social media. 

Use #utahsummerofservice15 and #CVVCsummerofservice2015 to tag your photos and videos.

• Facebook: Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism
• Twitter: @UServeUtah and @CVVolunteer
• Instagram: @serveutah and @CVVolunteer

How to Track Hours Online:

• Click on “Track Hours” button on right-side of this page
• Click “New User?”
• Complete the new user registration. Once your account has been created, you will need to re-log in by clicking “go to Login Page”
• Hover your mouse over the “Opportunities” tab and click “Volunteer Opportunities”
• Click “Sign Me Up” to the right of Summer of Service 2015

How to Earn Presidential Service Recognition:

The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is a premier volunteer awards program.  Youth are invited to participate and be recognized by our nation’s president for being active citizens. Along with the ultimate honor of presidential recognition, recipients will receive a personalized certificate, an official pin and a congratulatory letter from the president of the United States. Youth must complete the following amount of hours June 1 to August 31 for the PVSA:

• Kids 5-12 (50 hours)
• Youth 13-18 (75 hours)
• Young Adults 19-25 (100 hours)

Need Help?

Call Mandee Curtis at 801-245-7281 or email CacheVolunteerCenter@gmail.com for more information