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Marching In the Footsteps of the Mormon Battalion

Old Photo of the Mormon Battalion outside a tentOn January 29, Kevin Henson and his wife, Denny, walked into Old Town San Diego, just like the Mormon Battalion did 162 years ago. The couple had spent seven months re-enacting the 1846-1847 Mormon Battalion march, which they began near Mount Pisgah, Iowa. It is thought to be the first re-enactment of its kind.

“As far as I know, the entire Mormon Battalion route has never been re-hiked in a commemorative way,” said Kevin Henson of Midland, Mich. “We’ve taken a few liberties, but for the most part we’ve tried to follow the trail as closely as possible.” While the original march was about 2,000 miles long, Henson estimates his trek was closer to 2,500 miles due to accessibility and changes in property lines.



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Activity at Bishop's Storhouses New "Index" for Economy

A man working in the Bishops StorehouseIt's been called the "Mormon Index," and economists believe it’s an untraditional yet excellent gauge of today’s market.

The LDS Church’s Bishop’s Storehouse Welfare Program nearly doubled its regular volume of distribution in 2008, a sign of a hurting economy.

The 109 storehouses in the U.S. stock staple foods and essential household items, and allow needy individuals who have been approved by a local bishop to work or render services in exchange for the goods. As the activity at these storehouses has increased, many economists see an escalating anxiety about sustenance and safety for the future.



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Historical artifacts on display at Olivewood,
including an original 1830's Book of Mormon and death masks of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. Olivewood is located at 3330 N University Ave in Provo, open Mon-Sat from 10-6

Bronco Mendenahall speakingLive Broadcast with Bronco Mendenhall
February 13: Provo, UT (Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center)
The BYU Alumni Association will present Bronco Mendenhall in a live broadcast on BYU Television February 13, 2009, at 7 p.m. MST. Mendenhall will draw on his life's experiences to share principles that will be of interest and benefit to a diverse audience. Also featured will be Vocal Point, BYU's popular male a cappella group known for its inventive arrangements, humor, and unusual vocal percussion. Originating from the Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center at BYU, the event will be available in English and Spanish and will be rebroadcast several times to accommodate a worldwide audience. alumni.byu.edu.

Cyber Secrets Conference
Febuary 4: Provo, UT (BYU Harold B. Lee Library)
BYU's Women's Services and Resources is sponsoring this conference to address the questions and concerns of family members who are dealing with pornography. The conference will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., where various experts be speaking on topics of interest, such as how to protect your family from pornography on the Internet and how to overcome pornography addictions. For more information, visit the wsr.byu.edu conference page or call (801) 422-4877.

Interfaith Music Tribute to the Human Spirit
February 8: Salt Lake City, UT (Salt Lake Tabernacle)
Originating on the Sunday evening before the 2002 Olympics as a time of prayerful reflection in preparation for welcoming the world to Salt Lake City, this annual interfaith service features music, dance, song, children's choirs, and prayers and devotional readings from a variety of faith traditions, including Buddhist, Catholic, Episcopal, First Nation, Greek Orthodox, Hindu, Jewish, LDS, Muslim, Pagan, Presbyterian, Protestant, and many others to be announced. All people are welcome to attend. Click here to register for tickets.

Gladys Knight in Concert
February 11: Salt Lake City, UT (Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah Campus)
Gladys Knight will be performing songs from multiple albums, including her most recent solo album, Before Me. Click here to purchase tickets, or call (801) 581-7100.

A Celebration of Marriage 2009
February 13: Lehi, UT (The Barn at Thanksgiving Point)
This event features world-renowned speakers such as:

  • Dr. John Covey & Jane Covey ("The 8 Habits of a Successful Marriage")
  • Dr. Ron McMillan ("Crucial Conversations in Marriage")
  • Dr. John Lund ("For All Eternity")

  • as well as dinner and dancing. Tickets are only $27.50/person or $55/couple if purchased before February 1 ($32.50/person after Feb. 1). Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and event goes from 6-10 p.m. For ticket information, visit lehicity.com/communitycouncil.

    Utah Youth Symphony Utah Youth Symphony
    February 14: Salt Lake City, UT (Tabernacle at Temple Square)
    Several beautiful orchestrations will make up the program, including Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet and Ravel's Bolero. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m.; those with tickets should be in their seats by 7:15. Standby ticketing is available. Click here to register for tickets.

    4th Annual Nauvoo Women's Retreat
    March 26, 27: Nauvoo, IL (Camp Nauvoo Lodge)
    Come for fun and inspiration, walk where your early sisters walked, and bask in this marvelous weekend experience that will change your heart! Keynote speaker Mariama Kallon will tell of growing up amid a civil war in West Africa that took her entire family—and how the Savior reached out for her. Other presenters include songwriter and author Vickey Pahnke Taylor, actress and singer Jillette Dayton, Nauvoo historian Rosemary Palmer, and Kimberly Smith of the Joseph Smith, Jr. and Emma Hale Smith Historical Society. Evening events include an Entertainers Panel and the always-popular Legacy Concert. For more information and to register visit www.nauvoovillas.com.

     




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