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Published: Monday, June 30, 2008 12:04 a.m. MDT
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July 1: Intermountain Donor Services is teaming with the West Jordan Chamber of Commerce to host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to challenge the West Jordan community to become organ donors. It will be held at 9 a.m. at City Hall, 8000 S. Redwood Road in West Jordan. The event includes a performance by the UFOs, a group of 19 unicyclists who raise awareness of the need for organ donation, a short presentation on the results of organ donation, and a prize drawings for those who show that their license or identification shows they are organ donors.

July 1: LDS Hospital will unveil its new special care nursery, for babies who need specialized medical treatment, with an open house from 1-5 p.m. on the fourth floor of the hospital. The public can tour the unit, talk with staff and learn about the new nursery, designed to help babies who need more one-on-one care but who aren't sick enough to be in intensive care.

July 1: "Eat Local Tomatoes Workshop" and tour at Grateful Tomato Garden, 7 p.m., 600 E. 800 South.

July 9: "Killer at Large," a documentary on obesity, will premiere with a screening that doubles as a fundraiser for Wasatch Community Gardens. It will be held at 6:30 p.m. at The Tower, corner of 900 East and 900 South, in Salt Lake City. The film, directed by Steven Greenstreet, examines startling details of the American obesity epidemic and why the issue has crossed from a public health crisis to a national security issue. A question-and-answer session will follow the screening. For information or to watch a movie trailer, visit www.killeratlarge.com.

July 9 and 16: Fitness and diet planning class at South Davis Recreation Center, Bountiful, 6 p.m., $20. Register at 901-299-1601. For information, www.blonderunner.com.

July 19: People with AIDS Coalition of Utah will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a fashion charity show at the Grand Hall at the Depot, 400 W. South Temple. Social hour starts at 6 p.m., fashion show at 7 p.m. and hula dancers at sunset. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and can be purchased online at www.pwacu.org or by calling 801-484-2205.

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