Opening Festivities Kick off the 162th Utah State Fair
Salt Lake City – August 26, 2017 – The 162nd annual Utah State Fair will kick off this Thursday, September 7, with events for the entire family including West Coast Lumberjacks, Utah’s Own PRCA Rodeo, LOCASH in concert, Monster Truck Insanity Tour, Day of Wreck-oning demolition derby, and the World’s Greatest Daredevil Bello Nock performing in the Big Top Circus Spectacular!
Gates will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Coca-Cola Opening Day Special prices will be $6 for everyone ages six and up, children five and under are free compliments of Coca-Cola.
In the brand new Days of ’47 Arena the entertainment will kick off Friday, September 8 at 7:00 pm with the Utah State Fair’s Utah’s Own PRCA Rodeo. The Rodeo runs September 8 and 9, both shows at 7:00 pm, and on September 10 the show starts at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $18 for lower bowl seats and include Fair gate admission, the upper bowl seats are FREE with your fair gate admission. That’s right; the rodeo is free again, with paid Fair gate admission.
The new arena will also host LOCASH, the rockin’ country band will perform on September 13 at 6:00 pm. This hot new duo will perform their smash No. 1 hit “I Know Somebody” topped Billboard Country Airplay and Country Aircheck after their RIAA Gold-Certified “I Love This Life” single ascended to the top of the charts. Both hits are included on their new album THE FIGHTERS, their first full-length project with Reviver Records.
There will also be the Day of “WRECK”ONING Demolition Derby on Saturday, September 16 at 6:00 pm, and the Monster Trucks Insanity Tour is coming Sunday, September 17 at 6:00 pm. For tickets to all these events check out our website at www.utahstatefair.com/tickets.
Fair traditions include the Dairy Council of Utah Ice Cream Festival, Utah Beef Council Beef Feast and the Junior Livestock Auction.
Utah State Fair is a showcase for agriculture and there will be no shortage of cows, pigs, goats, sheep and chickens on display.
The World renowned BIG TOP CIRCUS SPECTACULAR is back coming to you in the old fashioned one-ring big top tent. This year’s circus will feature the world’s best aerial, high wire, strength, balance, clowns, and dog acts. Performers include the world famous BELLO NOCK who recently appeared on Americas Got Talent, the Guiness World Record holder Annalise Nock, Hans Klose’s famous poodles, the Anastacini Brothers acrobats, and much more!
The Utah State Fair runs September 7-17 at the Utah State Fairpark. For more information and continued updates on the 2017 Utah State Fair, visit www.UtahStateFair.com.
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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Back-to-School means Back-to-After-School! This is KidsOutAndAbout's special annual newsletter detailing extracurricular programs for the 2017 -2018 year! This resource is guaranteed to give you ideas for programs you never even knew existed! YOU'LL WANT TO SAVE THIS NEWSLETTER, so keep it in a handy place where you can refer to it often as you're considering options for your kids' enrichment. (If you get this at work, you might want to forward it to your home email address.)
We have descriptions from many programs that have chosen to be featured in this resource; they are for every age and interest, from babies through teens. Get some great ideas for after-school and weekend stuff your kids can do right here in one handy spot.
And then, be sure to check out (and bookmark!) the Master List of Extracurricular Classes page on the KidsOutAndAbout site. We have subject links for programs in sports, health & fitness, gymnastics, martial arts, performing arts, music, dance, visual arts, brainy stuff, special needs, preschool, and more. This page is a portal to hundreds of organizations that offer classes in our area and will be an invaluable resource in your planning this year.
Happy back-to-school!
—Debra Ross, Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
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The world's smallest GPS aided inertial navigation system
Inertial Sense navigation module compared with US Dime.
Drones, robotic, and payload devices now enhanced by this low cost, small footprint, highly accurate, multi-sensor system
We’re excited to deliver a technological breakthrough—in size, weight, power consumption, and cost.”
— Walt Johnson, CEO and founder of Inertial Sense
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Inertial Sense announced today the availability of its low-cost, very small footprint, highly accurate inertial navigation system: the μINS (“micro-INS”). The platform’s patent-pending design delivers the smallest and lowest-cost commercial solution available.
“We’re excited to deliver a technological breakthrough—in size, weight, power consumption, and cost. Historically, quality GPS-aided inertial navigation has been cost prohibitive and too large for many applications,” said Walt Johnson, CEO and founder of Inertial Sense. “As such, ‘better than GPS’ solutions have been designed into only a few systems. Now, as industries such as the commercial and consumer drone industry have grown into high volume markets, the demand for a solution like ours—an accurate, low-cost navigation system—has really grown.”
The μINS is the world’s smallest sensor module of its kind—approximately the size of 3 stacked US dimes. It provides high-quality direction, position, and velocity data for multiple applications by intelligently fusing sensor data from GPS (GNSS), gyros, accelerometers, magnetometers, and a barometric pressure sensor. Additionally, this solution offers:
• Robust noise rejection for unparalled accuracy
• Simplified integration and accelerating time-to-market for our customers with a factory-calibrated system
• A better end-user experience with cutting-edge navigational and 3D motion tracking benefits
Inertial Sense will also be displaying the μINS at the company’s InterDrone Booth (#807) (September 6-8, 2017 in Las Vegas). More details are available at inertialsense.com.
About Inertial Sense
Inertial Sense is disrupting the navigation and 3D motion tracking industries with the smallest, lowest cost modular navigation systems ever. Founded in 2013, Inertial Sense is delivering market-leading innovations aimed at vehicle autonomy (manned and unmanned) and payload device innovation. Inertial Sense is a privately-owned US company.
Website: www.inertialsense.com
CFU Grant Changes Youth Lives
The Utah Lions Rugby Academy, a recipient of the Salt Lake City Youth Athletic Grant at the Community Foundation of Utah, has seen the immense impact that scholarships can make on young athletes. Through the grant's support and their advocacy for education and civic responsibility, the organization has helped two athletes make the U18 National Team and many more have excelled on and off the field. Read more about their story on our website.
SLC Youth Athletic Grant
Applications for the Salt Lake City Youth Athletic Grant open on August 10th. Awards range from $1,500 to $15,000, you don't want to miss this opportunity! For more information visit our website or contact scholarships@utahcf.org.
Three Corners Women's Giving Circle
The Southern Utah-based Three Corners Women's Giving Circle (TCWGC) is accepting grant applications until September 30th. Over $64,000 has been donated to local women and girls by TCWGC. Want to be a part of that impact? Visit their website for more information or email 3cornerswgc@gmail.com.
Thank you, Marie!
Marie Akerman, our Donor Services Manager, is heading to the University of Chicago this fall to pursue a Master's degree in social science. We asked her to reflect on what she's learned during her time at the CFU.
"Before the CFU I worked at a tiny nonprofit in Chicago. I loved the organization mission, but I wanted to learn more about philanthropy and the nonprofit sector at large.
In my time at the CFU I've really enjoyed working with our donors and grantees, and have learned a lot about Utah's philanthropic and nonprofit communities. Being on the grantmaking side, I've gained a better understanding of the importance of collaboration, measurement, and effective management in the nonprofit sector and how donors can look to these qualities to gauge an organization's success. I think these principles will guide my work going forward as well."
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We will be at the Utah Nonprofits Association's annual conference, The Ripple Effect. Come say hi and join us for a fun day of learning. Registration ends September 7th.
LGBTQ Grantees
The LGBTQ Community Endowment Fund awarded 11 organizations nearly $50,000 after the pitch event on August 29th. To read about the programs that received funding, click here. Thank you, Q Salt Lake, for featuring our fund!
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Fifth Ocean Consulting, along with a number of talented presenters from the nonprofit & private sector, worked with the participants on critical topics, including leading organizational change, implementing a governance board, branding, and coalition building. In addition, American Express provided financial professionals that worked with each participant on its organization's financial challenges. We wrapped up the week by visiting the East African Refugee Goat Project (a project of the International Rescue Committee), Salt Lake Bicycle Collective, and Spy Hop. Each participant will receive ongoing coaching and can apply for a minigrant to help with project implementation. Congratulations to all of the participants!
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