Welcoming Salt Lake
Welcoming Salt Lake is an annual celebration bringing together people and local events that celebrate the contributions of immigrants and refugees and highlight the role communities play in ensuring everyone feels welcome.
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Welcoming Week 2022 Events in Salt Lake County
September 9: Salt Lake County Welcoming Week 2022 Kickoff
Come hear from various speakers on different topics including personal migration story, impact of migration on mental health, and more.
You will receive a Welcoming Week 2022 bingo sheet, a welcomer sign, and an event schedule. There will be a light refreshments and music!
Time: 11:00 AM –12:30 PM
Place: North Atrium of Salt Lake County Government Center
September 9: ToshoCon
Teens will experience anime with cosplay, comic, and art contests. Teen-led panel discussions; and anime and magna products sold by teen vendors! Click here for more information!
Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Place: Library’s Viridian Event Center
September 10: Hispanic Heritage Parade
Come celebrate the annual Hispanic Heritage Parade hosted by Take Care Utah to build relationships with Hispanic Utahns. Enjoy a Parade in the morning, Street festival in the afternoon, live dancing, music, food and more!
Time: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Place: The Gateway on 18 N Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
September 10: Produce Swap
Is your garden overflowing with fruits and vegetables? Bring your extras to the library to share with others. Or come and pick up some tasty produce. Click here for more information!
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Place: Whitmore Library & Riverton Library
September 11: Perspectives from a Muslim Q&A TBA
Enjoy an educational Q&A discussion with the Muslim Community.
Time:11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Place: Peterson Heritage Center, 151 S Connor St, #Rm 1B, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112
September 12: ESL Class
Emergent Readers Free Literacy and ESL Class for ALL ages! Presented by the English Learning Skills Center
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Place: Tyler Library
September 12: Welcoming Week Refugee Donation Drive
The Bingham Creek Library is collecting items for refugee community. Donated items will be taken to Catholic Community Services of Utah. Donations will be accepted between September 12th – September 19th. For a list of donation needs please visit this website.
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Place: Tyler Library
September 13: Let’s be Neighbors Online Event
Have you ever wanted to adventure more of Utah but just don’t know where to start? This online webinar will provide you with fun ideas and safe practices to explore Utah! Register here!
Time and Place: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Virtual)
September 14: Mayors Welcoming Week Proclamation Signing and Naturalization Ceremony
Come Experience a special day of proclamation signing by the Salt Lake County Mayor and mayors of cities in Salt Lake County. That will be followed by a citizenship ceremony so that the mayors in attendance will have the opportunity to welcome our newest naturalized US citizens.
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00PM
Place: Kearns Library
September 14: CCXII Anniversary of the Independence of Mexico
The Consulate of Mexico in Salt Lake City has the honor of inviting you and your loved ones to the celebration of the CCXII Anniversary of the Independence of Mexico.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00PM
Place: Gallivan Center, 239 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
September 15: South Salt Lake Music and Cultural Interfaith Showcase
The South Salt Lake Music and Cultural Interfaith Showcase will bring together groups and individuals of different faiths and backgrounds to share their talents and special traditions with one another and the community. Find out more information here.
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Place: Columbus Center, 2531 S 500 E South Salt Lake, UT
September 15: Spice to Go
Weekly meal pick-up including appetizers, main dishes, sides, desserts, beverages, etc, featuring a Spice Kitchen Incubator entrepreneur. Click here for more information!
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Place: Square Kitchen, 751 W 800 S Salt Lake City, UT, 84104
September 15: Lessons Learned From Climbing Mt. Everest Presentation
Carol Masheter is the oldest woman in the world to summit the highest peak on each continent, making her a world record holder. Her presentations are truly inspirational. Click here for more information.
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Place: Granite Library
September 15: Know Your Right Presentations & Brief Legal Advice
We have sessions for you to learn about your rights, and get some legal advice. The first two hours of parking at the library is free.
First Session from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Second Session from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Legal Advice from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Place: Salt Lake City Public Library Auditorium, 210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
September 15: Humanities in the Wild - Blooming Behind Barbed Wire
Lily Havey, author of Gasa Gasa Girl, and Bonnie Clark, author of Finding Solace in the Soil will lead a short trek and conversation with participants. Click here for more information.
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Red Butte Gardens
September 16: Citizenship Day Application Forum
Interested in becoming a US Citizen? Come listen to the requirements and make an appointment to fill out the application.
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Place: Miller Conference Center 9750 S 300 W Sandy, UT
September 16: Refugee Basketball Camp
Welcoming Dinner Banquet & Open Gym for 6th - 12th grades. Click here for more information.
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Place: Kearns Recreation Center
September 17: Refugee Basketball Camp
Basketball tournament for 6th - 12th grades. Click here for more information.
Time:8:00AM - 4:00PM
Place: Kearns Recreation Center
September 17: Citizenship Day- Filling out Citizenship Applications for Free
Come fill out N400 applications and fee waivers, determine your eligibility for Citizenship/review, and have questions answered!
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Place: Miller Conference Center 9750 S 300 W Sandy, UT
September 17: Discover Foods Festival
Annual festival featuring a number of entrepreneurs participating in the Spice Kitchen program. Entrepreneurs will prepare small bites, appetizers, and hors d'oeuvres, and craft beverages.
Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Place: Little City 349 W 700 S Salt Lake City, UT