78th Annual All-State Italian Day — Sunday, Aug. 14 at Lagoon, 375 Lagoon Drive, Farmington. Gates open and registration starts at 11 a.m. with games and activities throughout the day. 2 for 1 discount ride passes. For information call 801-699-1934.
49er Club Breakfast — Sunday, Aug. 14, 9:30 a.m. There will be a catered breakfast at Sugarhouse Park, 1602 East 2100 South. For reservations call Beverly 801-259-4569.
Annual Yard Sale — Aug. 18-20 and Aug. 25-27 will be the Saint Peter Parish Annual Yard Sale at 634 North 600 East, American Fork.
Backpacks sought — Friday, Aug. 19, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Catholic Community Services, in partnership with Channel 13, will host a Backpack Bonanza at Saint Vincent de Paul Dining Hall, 437 West 200 South, Salt Lake City. Donation drop-offs prior to Aug. 19 may be arranged. Call 801-428-1216 or email volunteer@ccsutah.org for information.
Saturday Mass — Saint George Parish, 259 West 200 North, St. George, has made a permanent Mass time change on the first week in August. The Saturday Mass will now start at 5 p.m. instead of 5:30 p.m.
Judge Memorial New Student and Freshman Orientation — Friday, Aug. 19 at 8 a.m. in the auditorium, 650 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City. Registration will be in the foyer; lunch will be provided and dismissal will be at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Young Adult Pool Party and BBQ — Saturday, Aug. 13, 4-6 p.m. at the Bishop’s Residence. The Young Adult Steering Committee will provide the main course, but all young adults are encouraged to bring something to share. Don’t forget your swimming suit and towel, as there will be games, contests and prizes.
Parish Wide Yard Sale — Saturday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 514 24th St., Ogden. The Knights of Columbus will be selling food.
Summer Festival 2011 — Saturday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Vietnamese Parish, 5415 South 4360 West, Kearns, will host a carnival. Free admission, so come enjoy live entertainment, bingo, games, raffles and good food. For information call 801-968-8981.
Pilgrimage with Father Rob — A presentation for a trip to see Rome, Israel and Egypt with Father Robert Moriarty and Don Shafer, Ph.D. will be at Saint Francis Xavier Church on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. Cost is $2,599 for Rome and Israel, $999 more for the Egypt extension; includes air fare, ground transportation, hotels, meals, guides, and admissions to the sites. Information is available at dickjensentours.com or www.columbusvacations.com, phone 800-373-3328.
St. Francis Xavier Parish Festival — Saturday, Aug. 27, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. Beginning at 8 a.m. will be farmer’s market and garage sale, at 9 a.m. there will be a children’s fun run, festival activities from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and concludes with a dance at 8 p.m., which will cost $10 per person.
Fall Festival and 5K Run — Saturday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 28, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish and School, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy. Admission is free. Ride tickets/wrist bands are sold separately. Registration and details are available at www.blessedsacramentsandy.parishesonline.com.
Pot Luck Farewell Luncheon — Sunday, Aug. 28 for Msgr. Bill Bonczewski, pastor of Saint Jude Maronite Catholic Church who is being is reassigned to West Virginia. The luncheon will be at the church, 4900 Wasatch St., Murray, following the 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy.
Harvest Festival and Carnival — Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Saint Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Starting at 9 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, the event will include games and entertainment featuring musicians and dancers from the surrounding areas, a farmer’s market and local business vendors. Tickets and wristbands are available for purchase in the St. Mary Gift Shop. For information, call 801-621-7961.
St. Olaf’s Knights of Columbus Annual Steak Fry — Saturday, Sept 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the McNamara Center, 1800 S. Orchard Drive in Bountiful. Call Steve Schuh at 801-298-1957 to reserve tickets or for information. Tickets are $20 per person in advance. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend — Sept. 23-25 and Nov. 4-6 will be worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends in Salt Lake City. For general information and how to register, contact Jim and Cathy Nielsen at 801-479-3197 or www.utah-wwme.org.
Men’s Wearhouse National Suit Drive — Do you have any professional clothing you no longer wear? Then donate it to the 4th Annual Men’s Wearhouse National Suit Drive. Here in Utah, Catholic Community Services will be the recipient of all donations helping those in need in our community. Simply take men’s or women’s gently used professional clothing to any Men’s Wearhouse location during the month of August and receive a coupon for 50 percent off your next purchase. For more information, visit www.nationalsuitdrive.com.
Save the Date — Friday Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. for the annual Bishop’s Dinner to benefit the Cathedral of the Madeleine. The guest speaker this year will be the Most Reverend Blase Cupich, Bishop of Spokane, Wash. The event will be hosted at The Grand America Hotel, 555 S. Main St. in Salt Lake City.
130th Anniversary Celebration — Sunday, Aug. 14 at 9 a.m., St. Mary of the Assumption Parish 7K procession from the Old Town Church at the top of Park Avenue to the newer church on Rt. 224. For information, visit www.stmarysparkcity.com or call Bill Humbert at 435-649-0005.
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