...which means that the month will be filled with amazing opportunities to get to know communities of refugees in Utah! Film screenings, soccer tournaments, presentations, and parties will be held throughout the month, and the World Refugee Day celebration will be held on June 18 at Granite High School.
Join World Refugee Day on facebook and check out the online calendar for more information about all of these amazing events:
June 1 "Utah World Refugee Day" Facebook Photo Contest Begins
June 2 Opening Ceremony & Press Conference, 12:30-2pm, press 1:15 @ International Peace Gardens Plaza (1060 S. 900 W., Salt Lake City)
June 8 Refugee Stakeholder
June 9 Global Artisans African Bead Making, 7pm @ Harriman Library (13011 S. 6000 W., Riverton)
June 9 Refugee Health Fair, 3-7pm @ Granite Peaks Learning Center
(501 E. 3900 S., Salt Lake City)
June 9 English Skills Learning Center Documentary Screening, "Rain in a Dry Land" 6pm @ Columbus Center (2531 S. 400 E. room #105, Salt Lake City)
June 10 &11 Utah State Office of Education "Equity in Action" Conference, 8-5pm @ U of U (June 10 focuses on educators, June 11 on refugee students & parents. Pre-Registration for parents required by June 1, preferred by May 23
June 10-17 Global Artisans Around the World in 7 Days @ participating restaurants in Salt Lake City and Park City
June 11 Hser Ner Moo Center‟s Cultural Celebration, 1-4pm @ Columbus Center Auditorium (2531 S. 400 E., Salt Lake City)
June 11 Run for Congo Women 5k, Reg: 8am, Race begins: 9am @ Wheeler Farm (6351 S. 900 E.) Preregister at saltlakerfcw.eventbrite.com
June 11 Soccer Tournament Begins, 8am-2pm @ (2825 S. 200 E., SSLC)
June 13 Community Dialogue: "We are all Refugees- Exploring our Pasts, Presents and Futures," 6-8pm @ Horizonte (1234 Main Street, Salt Lake City)
June 15 "Why Hire A Refugee" -Employer Panel Discussion, 1-3pm @ Metro Employment Center (720 S. 200 E., Salt Lake City)
June 16 & 17 Refugee Art Exhibit, displayed @ Visage Salon (2006 S. 900 E., Salt Lake City) & Especially for You Floral (209 E. Broadway, Salt Lake City)
June 17 Women of the World Fashion Show, location TBA
June 17 Visage Salon Refugee Donation Drive and Fundraiser, 6-9pm @ Visage Salon (2006 S. 900 E., donations will also be accepted June 18 from 9 am- noon)
June 18 World Refugee Day, 12-6pm @ Granite High School (3305 S. 500 E.)
& Soccer Tournament, 9am-3:30pm @ Granite High School
June 20 Catholic Community Services (CCS) "Refugees in Utah: The Real Story,"
4:30-6pm @ CCS (745 E. 300 S., Salt Lake City)
June 20 Community Dialogue: "We are all Refugees- Exploring our Pasts, Presents and Futures," 6-8pm @ Horizonte (1234 Main Street, Salt Lake City)
June 22 Spy Hop Youth Films screenings, 7-8pm @ Main Library Auditorium
(210 E. 400 S., Salt Lake City)
June 24 Creating Professional Pathways- Refugee Job Fair, 9-4pm @ Horizonte (1234 Main Street, invitation only, contact fmaxfie@utah.gov)
June 25 Youth Day of Service, 12-1:30pm @ Utah Food Bank (3150 S. 900 W., Salt Lake City)
June 25 Rwandese Community Cultural Event, 4-9pm @ Horizonte Cafeteria (1234 Main Street, Salt Lake City)
June 27 Community Dialogue: "We are all Refugees- Exploring our Pasts, Presents and Futures," 6-8pm @ Horizonte (1234 Main Street, Salt Lake city)
June 28 International Rescue Committee and Bhutanese Community‟s Cultural Event,
6:30pm @ Horizonte Auditorium (1234 Main Street, Salt Lake City)
June 30 Facebook Photo Contest Closed, Winner announced July 1 Community Town Hall Meeting, 6-8pm @ Horizonte Lecture Hall (1234 Main Street, Salt Lake City)
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