Deseret News is offering a year of extra activities

The Deseret News, Utah's pioneering paper since 1850, also has pioneered in reaching out to the community through a wide array of special events.
In celebration of 150 years of publication, all of the familiar Deseret News community relations programs will carry the anniversary slant during the next year. In addition, there will be a few other extras as well.
Here's a partial list of things to watch for:

June 25 — 150th anniversary special section

July 4 — Celebrate America at Sugarhouse Park with the Utah Symphony, skydivers and fireworks.

July 14 — Deseret News night at the Utah Starzz

July 24 — 31st annual Deseret News marathon and 18th annual 10K road race; 150th Anniversary Open House with refreshments, prizes and activities after the Days of '47 Parade

Aug. 14 — Deseret News night at the Salt Lake Buzz

Sept. 27-29 — Deseret News Landscape Art Show, ZCMI Center

October-December — Deseret News Sub for Santa Program

November-December — 53rd annual Deseret News Ski and Snowboard School

Nov. 21 — 41st annual Deseret News Salute to Youth Concert with the Utah Symphony

Nov. 26-27 — 22nd annual Deseret News Messiah Sing-In

December — Christmas I Remember Best essay contest; Top Ten News Stories of the Year Contest

January-March 2001 — 41st annual Deseret News-KSL TV Sterling Scholar Awards

January-March — 25th annual Deseret News Utah Spelling Bee

April — Cover a Jazz Game Contest; Deseret News night at the Utah Jazz; announcement of All-State Prep Basketball Teams.

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