Religion briefs

Madeleine school plans fundraiser

The Madeleine Catholic Choir School will pre-sent "Up, Up and Away," a Superheroes auction fund-raiser on Saturday, May 2, 5:30 p.m., at the Salt Palace.

Go to MCSAuction2009 .com for more details.

Cathedral marking its centennial year

To celebrate the Cathedral of the Madeleine's centennial year in 2009. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir will be featured in two separate concerts, on April 18, 8 p.m., and on April 19, 8 p.m., at 309 E. South Temple.

The concerts are free, but advance tickets are required, due to space limitations.

Go to: www.saltlakecathedral.org/arts for more information.

Thai New Year fest April 18 in Layton

"Songkran, a Thai New Year Celebration," will be held Saturday, April 18, noon-6 p.m., at the Wat Dhammagunaram Buddhist Temple, 644 E. 1000 North, Layton.

Admission is free and the public is invited. There will be Thai food, dance, music, a kickboxing demonstration, Taiko drummers and more.

Call 801-966-0639 for details.

Catholic school sets online auction

Saint Joseph Catholic School is presenting an online auction through April 23 at sjchs.cmarket.com

This is the school's annual, major fundraising event.

There will also be a "Casino Royale" fundraiser, April 25, at Ogden Union Station.

Go to stjosephutah.com

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