Utah Weekly Forum with Rebecca Cressman
Utah Weekly Forum with Rebecca Cressman
Founder and Executive Director Derryl Yeager talks with guest-host Bo Walker about their 25th year of presenting “Thriller” to full capacity theaters. He discusses last year’s challenges during the pandemic to keep his dance company working and how as a non-profit, his sponsors stepped up to help the company survive. Derryl reveals what their Holiday presentation will be and the incredible stage d…Follow the podcast:
PINK SYNC -Utah Breast Cancer Patient Creates Event for Patients
Breast Cancer Survivors in Utah have a chance to gather together to learn from each other, physicians, exercise specialists, surgeons, radiologists, and other care providers at the first ever PINK SYNC event on October 6th, 6-9pm at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo. This free evening of connection, re…
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New Podcast Gives Voice to Afghan Refugees in Utah
When the U.S. military pulled out of Afghanistan, the world witnessed news reports of men, women, and children rushing Kabul airport to escape the violence unleashed by the new regime. In the past 2 years, 80,000 Afghan refugees eventually arrived in the U.S., and many landed here in Salt Lake City…
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Salt Lake City Hosts Navy Week
The United States Navy celebrates Navy Week throughout 13 communities in the U.S. to give Americans a chance to learn more about the Navy and its important role in our country. In mid September, Salt Lake City hosts its 3rd Navy Week showcasing sailors, crew, equipment and education at events throu…
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Local Hospitals Recognized Among the Best for Cancer Care
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a frightening experience, but in the last few decades there has been real progress in cancer research and treatments. In this week’s edition of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host and cancer survivor Rebecca Cressman is joined by Dr. Margaret Van Meter, Associate Medical…
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Weekend Festival Honors Utah's Polynesian Heritage
For 3 days of Labor Day weekend, Utah will have a chance to celebrate Polynesian heritage together during “Polynesian Days”. The celebration includes music, food, cultural exhibitions, and international dance competitions at Thanksgiving Point’s Electric Park. In this week’s episode of Utah Weekly …
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Celebrating Utah’s Hispanic Community
For more than 20 years, the non-profit organization Alliance Community Services has provided vital health, legal, and social growth services to Utah’s underserved Latino community. Now, they are inviting all in Utah to join them to celebrate “20 Years of Empowering the Hispanic Community” at a gala…
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Creating Awareness and Support for Healing Hearts
Congenital heart defects are one of the most common kinds of birth defects. They can alter the way a child's heart works and depending on how mild or serious they can make a big impact on day-to-day lives of the child and their family. The non-profit organization Intermountain Healing Hearts provid…
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What You Can Do to Prevent Wildfires in Utah
It is wildfire season in Utah and, after a wet winter and spring, there's even more shrubs, growth, and trees that could catch fire. But, most wildfires are preventable, especially since up to 80% of those fires are human caused. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman …
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Utahns Hold Community Celebration of Bolivia's Independence
Bolivian folklore dancers are famous worldwide for their stunning costumes and high-energy "Caporales" dance that traces its beginnings to the Andean mountains in Western Bolivia. On August 5th, the Bolivia Utah Association is inviting the public to join them at this year's Bolivia Independence D…
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Famed "Studio C" Cast Release Pioneer Comedy Film
The original cast of the sketch comedy show "Studio C" bring their comedic genius to Utah movie theaters for Utah's Pioneer Day Weekend. The new movie filmed in Utah called "Go West" has a 2 week run in Utah and follows the funny mishaps, misfortunes, and comedic moments a fictional band of pioneer…
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