Mid-March will be here next weekend, if you can believe it.  Whether you believe it or not, the Event Center will be hosting back to back event on the 14th and 21st, just in time for spring (?), the Lincoln Day Dinner, and Emergency Preparedness Fair.  

The Republican Lincoln Day Events will take place on March 14 at 6:00 p.m.  The dinner is a chance for candidates, office holders, supporters, and interested members of the public to meet and discuss issues of importance to themselves and the Grand Old Party.  In the past, guests and speakers have included state representatives and senators, members of the governor’s administration, state education and policy officials, and an interesting array of speakers.  This year’s keynote speaker has been announced as Major General Brian L. Tarbet.  We included a biography of Tarbet last week in case you missed it.  Tarbet, now retired, assumed duties as the Adjutant General, Utah National Guard on October 1, 2000.  Starting in September of 2001, General Tarbet directed mobilization, deployment, and redeployment of virtually all units of the Utah Army and Air National Guard in support of the global war on terrorism.

The Lincoln Day event will incorporate America 250 as part of its theme, and everyone is invited to attend.  It is not necessary to be registered as a Republican to enjoy the dinner and discussion.

The following week on March 21, the Event Center will host the second annual Oneida County Emergency Preparedness Fair.  Booths and presentations on Back-up power options, outdoor cooking, 72 hour kits, gardening, using food storage, first responders, county and state resources, radio communications, and more will be hosted throughout the day from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Presentations on Water Purification from Connie Getz, First Responders from Trissa Nesbitt, and Automobile Preparation from Matt Johnson.  The event is free to everyone.