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Show SPRING 2004 Page 8 The West View SLV Health Department — Former Main Library Becomes The Leonardo Offers Free and Low Cost Women’s Services Cancer knows no age, gender, or socioeconomic bound- aries. Breast Cancer is no different. The largest risk factor for getting breast cancer is not genetics as sometimes thought. It is simply age 40 and older should have a screening mammogram every year, and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health.” have Many access women to health do not insurance being a woman. In 2003, it was and these procedures can bé cost- estimated ly. For this reason the Salt Lake Valley Health Department offers would that 211,300 be diagnosed women with breast would free and low cost mammograms die of breast cancer. Early detection can reduce death rates by 90 percent. The American Cancer - Society recommended, “Women to women 40 and older with low cancer and 39,800 women Red Butte to moderate income. Call 963- 7300 to set up an appointment. and science offerings. The Leonardo will also offer specific benefits to Glendale, Poplar Grove and other west side neigh- trip program alone serves 15,000 students each year. Thirty percent By Carol Millikan of the students that visit annually Red Butte Garden at the University of Utah has a long tradition of creating beautiful landscapes .and educating young minds in the fascinating world of plant science and ecology. The Garden is also committed to serving all Salt Lake communities. With the help of Westside Ambassadors, the Garden is A FULL SERVICE FLORIST - Van & Wendy Turner borhoods. The Utah Center for Documentary tions. This funding will enable this one-of-a-kind facility to provide unique educational opportunities for everyone in the near future. For more information or to get-involved with The Leonardo will be an incredible educational asset for Salt Lake level of understanding during the field trips and helps schools meet core curriculum requirements. Additionally, a service-learning University class, taught by Red Butte Garden staff, gives graduate and undergraduate students the opportunity to teach west side elementary students along the Jordan River at the City and The Leonardo, sur- beverage to a community picnic set to music. Last year, with acts such as Norah Jones, Los Lobos, Keb Mo, Shawn Colvin, Taj Mayjal, Ralph Stanley, and k.d. Lang, nine of the eleven concerts were sold out. | Zoo, visit www.theleonardo.org, tact Lisa at 582-7385. to bring one’s choice of food and With Arts, and Parks funding made possible by Salt Lake County voters, Red Butte Garden has brought world-class art exhibits to our community. In 2002, the celebrated Chapungu Stone Sculpture exhibit from Zimbabwe, Africa was perfectly Suited to its mountain garden setting, where they told powerful {391 W, California Ave. Rogers’ BIG BUGS exhibit will become part of the Garden with 10 huge insects made from natural materials, including a praying mantis, ladybug, grasshopper, dragonfly, spider, and ants. The exhibit was designed to astound and educate kids and adults about the importance and wonders of bugs. For additional information| about Red Butte Garden’s stories of nature, family life, love, and illness. Sculpting work- Westside initiatives, call Red Butte Garden’s communications shops office at 801) 581-4938. were also taught by More Than Just Internet. WE DELIVER. ” Sat Lake City, QGiak 84104 CONSULTING CIVIL - STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DESIGN - DRAFTING - DETAILING - ESTIMATING SURVEYING FIFE ENGINEERING COMPANY & ASSOCIATE, INC. FRED J.FIFE Ill, P.E. 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The Leonardo was among several bond initiatives that passed during the November 2003 elec- the people and cultures of Utah, the nation and the world. are from economically disadvan- | Bend-in-the-River outdoor classtaged schools whose students room or at Wasatch Community receive free field trip classes. Gardens. Last year, the Garden initiated a Red Butte Garden raises new program to better serve this approximately 75 percent of its group. An education staff person annual budget, and the successful from Red Butte Garden led both Outdoor Concert Series is an pre- and post-visit activities in important part of this funding. these classrooms. Feedback from The Garden’s diverse concert teachers indicates this program lineup contributes much to its has dramatically increased the popularity along with the ability | FIR EHOUSE FLORA Lo | | : gy art, culture and science center is scheduled to open in the former main Salt Lake City library building. Located adjacent to the magnificent new City Library, The Leonardo at Library Square will target older children and adults with hands-on exhibits, classes and other events that explore art, culture and science from new perspectives. The Leonardo will offer: Utah’s first and only science and technology center; visual, performing and multimedia art classes and performances; and films, photo exhibits and workshops that celebrate and economic developing a community outreach program for greater access to its education programs, special events, mentoring, and volunteer programs. | Education is a key part of the Garden’s mission, and its field Garden Reaches Out to West Side tory for teachers, students and adults, draw visitors downtown, and add depth to the area’s arts, culture By Lisa Davis James In early 2005, an exciting new race rounding areas. It will serve as a hands-on labora- | Colocation Web Teernte | Web Design | Network Consulting © |