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UVU Celebrates Native American Heritage Month With Events, New Scholarship Program
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Native American dancers perform during the Utah Valley University men's basketball game against Lamar in the UCCU Center on the UVU campus in Orem on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019.
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Utah Valley University's Native American Pow Wow is held in the Rebecca D. Lockhart Arena on the UVU campus in Orem on Friday, March 31, 2017.
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Native American dancers perform during the Utah Valley University men's basketball game against Lamar in the UCCU Center on the UVU campus in Orem on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019.
Courtesy Jay Drowns, UVU Marketing
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Utah Valley University's Native American Pow Wow is held in the Rebecca D. Lockhart Arena on the UVU campus in Orem on Friday, March 31, 2017.
Courtesy Jay Drowns, UVU Marketing
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Native American dancers perform during the Utah Valley University men's basketball game against Westminster College in the UCCU Center on the UVU campus in Orem on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.
Courtesy Jay Drowns, UVU Marketing
❮ ❯As Native American Heritage Month approaches in November, Utah Valley University has announced it will be expanding its Native American Initiative and will offer scholarships to Indigenous students from all eight of Utah's federally recognized tribes.
According to UVU, Native American students enroll in college at half the rate of other groups nationwide. For that reason, the university says, it is embarking on a mission to change those statistics by providing new support options for Native Americans to consider attending college.
"UVU has nearly 800 Native American students and we have a tradition of helping them negotiate their paths to a college degree," said Tara Ivie, associate vice president of student services. "Thanks to legislative funding earlier this year, we are launching and scaling our Native American Initiative, which will allow us to do even more for our students."
Led by Director Justin Allison, these expanded efforts are made possible by a $2 million legislative appropriation from the state of Utah. The funding includes earmarks that will enable eligible indigenous students to attend UVU tuition-free through tribal and state-sponsored scholarships.
Allison and his team have already launched a Learning Community program that helps students with common backgrounds succeed in general education courses.
"There are several fundamental classes that all UVU students must take," Allison said. "When students do well in those classes, they are much more likely to continue in college and graduate. Two of those classes are English 1010 and Math 1010."
Native American professor Dezi Lynn is currently teaching a cohort of 17 Native American students in English 1010, where Indigenous students can learn from both a Native instructor and their peers.
In addition to academic opportunities, UVU has made efforts to create a welcoming environment for Native American students on campus.
Each November, the university celebrates National American Indian Heritage Month with a series of events. This year, UVU has three major events planned:
"We invite the community to come to the Pow Wow. It is a great way to learn about Native American culture and traditions," Allison said. "This will be one of the biggest events of its kind in the state this year, and I am excited to have students from other universities and colleges participating."
For more information or to reserve tickets for the events, visit https://uvu.Universitytickets.Com.
Native American dancers perform during the Utah Valley University men's basketball game against Lamar in the UCCU Center on the UVU campus in Orem on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. 
Utah Valley University's Native American Pow Wow is held in the Rebecca D. Lockhart Arena on the UVU campus in Orem on Friday, March 31, 2017. 
Native American dancers perform during the Utah Valley University men's basketball game against Lamar in the UCCU Center on the UVU campus in Orem on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. 
Utah Valley University's Native American Pow Wow is held in the Rebecca D. Lockhart Arena on the UVU campus in Orem on Friday, March 31, 2017. 
Native American dancers perform during the Utah Valley University men's basketball game against Westminster College in the UCCU Center on the UVU campus in Orem on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Newsletter Join thousands already receiving our daily newsletter.
Top 3 Lehigh Valley-area Concerts This Week: Clint Black, Magical Mystery Doors And Susan Werner
The Top 3 Lehigh Valley-area concerts this week bring in some heavy hitters with three masterful acts that have more than just a knack for what they do. First is a cover band featuring members of Go Go Gadjet recreating and mashing up the sounds of the Doors, Beatles, and Led Zeppelin. Next, a folk artist who has been known to show off her expertise on guitar, piano, vocals, and in a number of genres well outside the folk genre. And last, a country artist that has sold over 20 million records since the release of his first album over three decades ago bringing his classic country style to Penn's Peak.
Magical Mystery DoorsWhen: 8 p.M. Saturday
Where: Musikfest Cafe, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem
How much: $23-$28
Tickets: artsquest.Org 610-297-7100
Musical style: Classic rock, arena rock, garage rock
Known for hits like: Covers of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors, including "Hello, I Love You," "Misty Mountain Hop," "Dear Prudence," "Riders on the Storm," and, "Here Comes the Sun."
Meet the band: Not just performing the hits of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors, Magical Mystery Doors present the songs with surprising twists that combine elements of each group's signature sound into one amazing performance. Topped with a light show and visuals to enhance the experience, the band was voted USA Today Top Casino Show of 2022 for the way they captivate audiences. The band also features members of the group Go Go Gadjet.
Check them out if you like: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Wings, The Who
Susan Werner will perform at 7 p.M. Sunday at the Sellersville Theater. (Ryan Bennett photo) Susan Werner When: 7 p.M. Sunday
Where: Sellersville Theater, 24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville
How much: $19.50-$29.50
Tickets: www.St94.Com/ 215-257-5808
Musical style: Singer-songwriter, folk, acoustic
Known for hits like: "May I Suggest," "Time Between Trains," "Last of the Good Straight Girls," "Barbed Wire Boys," and, "(Why is Your) Heaven So Small."
Meet the band: Werner is an innovative singer-songwriter with expertise on both guitar and piano. She has a graduate degree in voice performance and was a guest on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz. While best known for the folk music that kicked off her career, she has also played in the styles of Gershwin and Cole Porter, gospel, New Orleans Jazz piano, and more. Her songs have been recorded by the likes of Tom Jones, Michael Feinstein, and Shemekia Copeland, and her latest album "The Birds of Florida" was released in January of last year.
Check her out if you like: Patty Larkin, Norah Jones, Rickie Lee Jones, Catie Curtis, Randy Newman, Betty Elders, Amy Speace
Clint BlackWhen: 8 p.M. Saturday
Where: Penn's Peak, 325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe
How much: $20-$25
Tickets: www.Pennspeak.Com/ 866-605-7325
Musical style: Country, contemporary country, traditional country
Known for hits like: "Killin' Time," "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair," "Like the Rain," "Same Old Train," and, "A Better Man."
Meet the band: He's sold over 20 million records, has had 22 number one hits, nearly two dozen gold and platinum awards, a Grammy Award, numerous CMA, ACM and American Music awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He's a singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and record producer, and released his first record in 1989 for RCA Nashville – "Killin' Time." The debut unleashed four consecutive number one singles on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts turning Clint Black into a household name. His latest album "Out of Sane" was released in June 2020.
Check him out if you like: Travis Tritt, Neal Mccoy, Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, Merle Haggard, Wynonna Judd, Garth Brooks
Jay Honstetter is a freelance writer.
From Cute To Creepy, Halloween On The Peninsula Brings Spooky Events For Everyone
Kepler's Halloween Party: Kepler's Books is throwing a 21+ Halloween party featuring tarot readings, refreshments, macabre readings and a literary-themed costume contest.
Oct. 27, 6-9 p.M., Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Eventbrite.Com.
Jack O Jaunt: The city of Palo Alto hosts a pumpkin carving competition and display in which members of the community can vote for the scariest, cutest and most creative jack o'lanterns. Registration for the competition is full, but visitors can come see the display and cast their votes.
Oct. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.M. At Lytton Plaza, University Avenue and Emerson Street, Palo Alto. Cityofpaloalto.Org.
Domini Hoskins Black History Museum: Games and raffles, NFL alumni players, food and more are planned for this party supporting the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum and its annual toy drive. Bring a donation of a new, unwrapped toy or children's book.
Oct. 27, 6-10 p.M., 890 Jefferson Ave., Redwood City. Facebook.Com.
2023 Halloween Concert at Stanford: The Stanford Wind Symphony and Stanford Jazz Orchestra present their annual Halloween concert, which includes selections from "Wicked" and a costume contest (winner gets to conduct the final piece!).
Oct. 27, 7:30 p.M., Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford. Events.Stanford.Edu.
Riot Halloween: Pure Nightclub hosts its annual Halloween dance party event, featuring multiple DJs.
Oct. 27, 9:30 p.M.-2 a.M., Pure Nightclub, 146 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. Eventbrite.Com.
Hiller Aviation Museum features a decorated haunted hangar, scavenger hunts and pumpkin drops from a helicopter through Oct. 31. Courtesy Hiller Aviation Museum.
Halloween Party with Neon Velvet: Redwood City's Club Fox celebrates Halloween with band Neon Velvet and a costume party.
Oct. 27, 8 p.M. $25-$30. Club Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City. Clubfoxrwc.Com.
'Rocky Horror Picture Show': Harmony Werks presents screenings of the cult favorite, featuring a live cast accompanying the movie.
Oct. 27-28, 8 p.M. At The Pear Theatre, 1110 La Avenida St., Suite A, Mountain View. Tickets are $15. Thepear.Org.
The Stanford Theatre: The vintage movie palace offers old-school chills with the creepy double features "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein" (1948) and "The Mummy's Hand" (1941) showing Oct. 26-27 and "The Black Cat" (1934) and "The Mummy" (1931) showing Oct. 28-29, part of the "Universal Pictures: Horror and more" program running through Nov. 26.
Showtimes vary. The Stanford Theatre, 221 University Ave., Palo Alto. Tickets are $5-$7. Stanfordtheatre.Org.
Halloween Tour of Union Cemetery: Learn some gruesome and grisly local stories from the past on a spooky tour of the historic Union Cemetery.
Oct. 28, 10 a.M., 316 Woodside Road, Redwood City. Facebook.Com.
Londym Cantren, 4, dressed like a unicorn, waits for the Halloween Hoopla Parade to begin in Menlo Park on Oct. 29, 2022. Photo by Natalia Nazarova.
Halloween Hoopla Parade: Participants can parade through downtown Menlo Park, trick-or-treat from local merchants, then engage in Halloween activities at Fremont Park.
Oct. 28, 11 a.M., Santa Cruz Avenue at University Drive; Fremont Park, Menlo Park. Menlopark.Gov.
Tricks and Treats at Great America: California's Great America hosts "spooky, gross and weird" fun in the Land of Tricks and charming autumn nostalgia in the Land of Treats. Admission includes both Halloween-themed areas.
Through Oct. 28, California's Great America, 4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. Cagreatamerica.Com.
Monster Bash - Mountain View: Mountain View's Rengstorff Park hosts a fall festival of fun and games, including an "ooey gooey zone."
Oct. 28, 10 a.M.-2 p.M., Rengstorff Park, Mountain View. Mountainview.Gov.
Trick or Treat & Pet Costume Contest: Furry friends are invited to enter the Hallo-Ween Pet Costume Contest, sponsored by Los Altos Veterinary Clinic and Rancho Merchants Association. Prizes and treats for both human and non-human celebrants will be given.
Oct. 28, 10:30 a.M.-12:30 p.M., Rancho Shopping Center, Foothill Expressway and Springer Road, Los Altos. Business.Losaltoschamber.Org.
Hay rides are among the activities visitors can enjoy at Webb Ranch's pumpkin patch. Courtesy Webb Ranch.
Halloween Spooktacular Foster City: Foster City's Halloween event will include a magic show, costume contest and trick-or-treat activities.
Oct. 28, starting at 11 a.M., Leo Ryan Park, Foster City. Fostercity.Org.
Boo's on B Street: Carnival games, face painting, pumpkin contests and trick or treating, among other activities, are on the schedule for downtown San Mateo's Halloween event.
Oct. 28, 2-5 p.M., B Street, San Mateo. Dsma.Org.
BraveMaker costume party and fundraiser: Local arts nonprofit BraveMaker hosts its third-annual costume party and fundraiser, featuring a costume contest, film screenings and a DJ.
Oct. 28, 7-11 p.M., Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 600 Bair Island Road, Redwood City. Bravemaker.Com.
Hip-Hop Halloween: Peninsula Lively Arts (formerly Peninsula Ballet Theatre) presents "Hip-Hop Halloween," a family-friendly dance performance with a carnival fun zone before and after each performance.
Oct. 28-29, 12:30, 2:30, & 4:30 p.M. Performances, PLA's Studio One Theatre, 1880 South Grant St., San Mateo. Peninsulaballet.Showare.Com.
Ghosted By The Bay: The Hilton Garden Inn hosts a costume and dance party for those 21+ (suggested age 35+).
Oct. 28, 6 p.M.-midnight, Hilton Garden Inn, 767 N. Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale. Eventbrite.Com.
Hidden Tap and Barrel Halloween Party: For one night, Hidden Tap and Barrel will offer buy one, get one for $5 beers and happy hour prices, plus free pizza for the first 50 guests and $5 draft beers for the next 200. All guests will be entered into a raffle for a Soundbar.
Oct. 28, 7 p.M. To midnight, 900 Middlefield Road Suite A, Redwood City. Instagram.Com/htbredwoodcity.
Electric Vehicle Frunk or Treat: Acterra hosts a trunk-or-treat event for families in which guests can visit the "frunk," AKA front trunk, of nine popular EVs, ask questions about each model and take part in a scaEVenger hunt for candy. Halloween attire encouraged.
Oct. 29, 9:30 a.M.-noon. California Avenue Farmers Market, 321 California Ave., Palo Alto. Eventbrite.Com.
Sunnyvale Pet Parade and Faire: Duo Duo Project hosts the Sunnyvale Pet Parade and Faire in honor of the past and present K9 officers of Sunnyvale, including a parade, costume contest and talent contest, plus VIP guests.
Oct. 29, 9 a.M.-1 p.M., Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale. Sunnyvalepetparade.Com.
Halloween terrarium class: Luludi Living Art Studio hosts a class on building a Halloween terrarium, complete with glass vessel, succulents, pebbles and Halloween accessories.
Oct. 29, 11:30 a.M., Luludi Living Art Studio, 340 N. Ellsworth Ave., San Mateo. Eventbrite.Com.
A troupe of clowns are among the spooky creatures taking to the stage in Peninsula Lively Arts' "Hip-Hop Halloween" shows Oct. 28-29.
Library Halloween Party for Kids: A superhero will be the special guest at this event, which also includes a book giveaway and games.
Oct. 29, noon-2 p.M., Downtown Library, 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. Redwoodcity.Org.
Redwood Symphony's Halloween Family Concert 2023: Redwood Symphony's annual Halloween Family Concert this year includes selections from "Star Wars," "Superman" and more. Costumes are encouraged, and kids can get a chance to conduct.
Oct. 29, 3 p.M., Canada College Main Theater, 4200 Farm Hill Road, Redwood City. Redwoodsymphony.Org.
Halloween party with The Lance Richards Band: Pioneer Saloon hosts a performance by the Lance Richards Band, including a costume contest.
Oct. 29, 3-7 p.M., Pioneer Saloon, 2925 Woodside Road, Woodside. Pioneersaloonmusic.Com.
Downtown Halloween Costume Pub Crawl: The 14th annual Downtown Burlingame Halloween Costume Pub Crawl features a costume contest, festive drinks, and dancing, at a variety of downtown Burlingame establishments.
Oct. 29, 4 p.M.-2 a.M., downtown Burlingame. Facebook.Com.
Hiller Aviation Museum's Haunted Hangar: Hiller Aviation Museum's general admission includes access to its decorated haunted hangar display. Other special activities include a scavenger hunt and helicopter pumpkin drops.
Daily through Oct. 31, 10 a.M.-5 p.M. (helicopter pumpkin drop Oct. 28 and 29 10 a.M. To noon), Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos. Hiller.Org.
Webb Ranch pumpkin patch: A corn maze and an obstacle course are among the many attractions at Webb Ranch's pumpkin patch this year.
Through Oct. 31, 2718 Alpine Road, Portola Valley. Webbranchinc.Com.
A BOO-tiful Downtown Halloween: Kids can trick or treat in downtown Los Altos. Look for the orange pumpkin signs.
Oct. 31, noon-4 p.M., State and Main streets, Los Altos. Downtownlosaltos.Org.
Trick or Treat at Town Hall: Los Altos Hills Town Hall is open for trick-or-treaters, and local officials may be encountered.
Oct. 31, 3-5 p.M., Los Altos Hill Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills. Losaltoshills.Ca.Gov.
Halloween cartoon matinee: Kids can check out some not-so-spooky Halloween cartoons at this drop-in event.
Oct. 31, 3-4:30 p.M., San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St., San Carlos. Smcl.Bibliocommons.Com.
3D Printed Skull decorating: Kids and teens can decorate a 3D-printed skull.
Oct. 31, 3:30-4:30 p.M., Portola Valley Library, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Smcl.Bibliocommons.Com.
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