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 Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Polynesian Days Utah Executive Producer Frank Tusieseina and Board Member and Attorney General Sean Reyes who dive deep into the Poly Days festival, its purpose and meaning to the wider community, and the special fundraiser offering “Kokua” for Maui. Ticket details are at www.PolynesiandaysUtah.com

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 Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Polynesian Days Utah Executive Producer Frank Tusieseina and Board Member and Attorney General Sean Reyes who dive deep into the Poly Days festival, its purpose and meaning to the wider community, and the special fundraiser offering “Kokua” for Maui. Ticket details are at www.PolynesiandaysUtah.com

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 design and equipment being employed that will amaze audiences with a performance like they have never seen before.

Founder and Executive Director Derryl Yeager talks with guest-host Bo Walker about their 25th year of presenting &ldquo;Thriller&rdquo; to full capacity theaters. He discusses last year&rsquo;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 design and equipment being employed that will amaze audiences with a performance like they have never seen before.

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Weekend Festival Honors Utah's Polynesian Heritage

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, resources, and support was created by Cami Kapp, a breast cancer survivor from Lehi, Utah. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Utah County breast cancer survivors Cami Kapp and Courtney Merrill who share why it was so important to create an event for newly diagnosed patients, those going through treatment, and those in remission. Register for free at PINKSYNC.org.

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, resources, and support was created by Cami Kapp, a breast cancer survivor from Lehi, Utah. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Utah County breast cancer survivors Cami Kapp and Courtney Merrill who share why it was so important to create an event for newly diagnosed patients, those going through treatment, and those in remission. Register for free at PINKSYNC.org.

PINK SYNC -Utah Breast Cancer Patient Creates Event for Patients

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, Utah. A new KSL Podcast unveils the story of the refugees from the moment they arrived in Utah without friends, family, or resources and how their lives changed as community members leaned in to help them start again.  In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by refugee volunteer Jennie Hua and journalist Andrea Smardon, host of the new KSL Podcast "Stranger Becomes Neighbor."

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, Utah. A new KSL Podcast unveils the story of the refugees from the moment they arrived in Utah without friends, family, or resources and how their lives changed as community members leaned in to help them start again.  In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by refugee volunteer Jennie Hua and journalist Andrea Smardon, host of the new KSL Podcast "Stranger Becomes Neighbor."

New Podcast Gives Voice to Afghan Refugees in Utah

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 throughout the city and at the Utah State Fair. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Utah native Captain David G Lang who explains why the Navy protects seas around the world and shares highlights of his Navy career as he served in military operations, natural disasters, and healthcare administration from Iraq to Guam and now as the Director For Administration at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington D.C. 

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 throughout the city and at the Utah State Fair. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Utah native Captain David G Lang who explains why the Navy protects seas around the world and shares highlights of his Navy career as he served in military operations, natural disasters, and healthcare administration from Iraq to Guam and now as the Director For Administration at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington D.C.

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