Utah’s Largest Food Truck Gathering to Benefit Homeless and
Low-Income Youth and Families
Buy Tickets Now for Forth Annual Food Truck Face-Off for Charity, June 30, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY, June 13, 2018 – Bring a blanket and stay a while! It’s the fourth annual Food Truck Face-Off on June 30, from 4 to 9 p.m., where more than 30 local food trucks and carts will converge at Liberty Park. The public is invited to buy tickets to purchase delicious food and at the same time support four local nonprofits that work to end homelessness, poverty and adversity in Utah. Fourth Street Clinic, Utah Community Action, Volunteers of America, Utah and YWCA Utah will receive 25 percent of the ticket sales.
The largest food truck event in the state will be a night of family fun featuring food trucks with a unique array of local food, a beer garden sponsored by Uintah Brewing Company, live music and children’s activities. The live music roster includes local favorites such as popular indie rock band, Uncle Reno; Kelly Bellerose, a solo blues, folk and Americana artist; The Dusty Boxcars, a bluegrass and blues group; and Vocal Reasoning, a roots reggae band. And after 9 p.m., families can stay for a “screen on the green” featuring the 2017 movie, “Wonder Woman.”
“Our Food Truck Face Off for Charity has been a hit from the start,” said Cathleen Sparrow the chief development officer at Volunteers of America, Utah. “We’ve expanded our hours and added even more trucks to accommodate event goers. You can feel good about supporting the event on several levels. Not only are you feeding your family some tasty food, but you’re supporting many small, independently-operated food trucks and four well-known and respected charities.”
The public is encouraged to pre-order $5 food tickets at http://foodtruckfaceoffslc.org or buy them at the event for $6 each. They can then redeem their tickets at their favorite food trucks during the Face Off. Menu items will be priced in terms of one, two or three tickets, with most meals going for two tickets. Every ticket sold will raise money for the four participating nonprofits. The non-profit that sells the most tickets will win a cash grand prize provided by event sponsors and the truck that collects the most tickets will become the 2018 Food Truck Face Off champion. Liberty Park is located at 700 East and 900 South, Salt Lake City.
“The Food Truck League is so pleased to be able to partner with the local charities on this fun annual event,” said Taylor Harris of the Food Truck League. “The Food Truck Face Off for Charity provides a wonderful opportunity for us to introduce our variety of food truck offerings to the public, and at the same time help fund non-profits who help local struggling families.”
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About Food Truck Face Off
The Food Truck Face-Off is Utah's largest food truck event bringing together Utah's best food trucks to raise money for charity. Fourth Street Clinic, Utah Community Action, Volunteers of America, Utah and YWCA Utah receive 25 percent of the ticket sales. There is nothing better than having fun while doing good, and this annual event creates a wonderful atmosphere where small local businesses, local charities and the community all come together to have a good time and raise money for those in need. What started as a small event in 2015 with eight trucks has grown into a massive food truck rally with 30 trucks, due to the outpouring of support from the public. Each year the Food Truck Face-Off invites Utah to come and reconnect with their community through great food and entertainment supporting the charities who work every day to make Utah a better place. The Food Truck League is proud to host this annual event and support those who are constantly giving back to those in our community who need help the most. For more information visit http://foodtruckfaceoffslc.org.
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U.S. Department of Energy selects Utah for $140 million geothermal laboratory
SALT LAKE CITY (June 14, 2018) — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced Utah as the winning site to receive up to $140 million in funding across five years to build a first-of-its kind research laboratory to advance next generation geothermal technologies.
Led by the University of Utah’s Energy & Geoscience Institute, in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Energy Development, the Utah Geological Survey and other key agencies, the Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) laboratory will be located near Milford.
“Utah is proud to provide national leadership in advancing energy innovation that will help drive affordable, baseload, renewable power to market,” said Gov. Gary R. Herbert. “This will put Utah on the map as a world leader for geothermal research as well as expand geothermal production here in rural Utah and throughout the world.”
The site will be dedicated to exploring enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), or manmade geothermal reservoirs created by techniques that have revolutionized the oil and gas industry through hydraulic fracturing. During a successful pilot program this past year, the Utah FORGE site exceeded criteria across rock type, heat gradient and porosity while operating on time and under budget.
"The University of Utah’s world class research team is excited to drive new nationally energy opportunities forward by leading the FORGE laboratory," said John McLennan, University of Utah chemical engineering associate professor. "We are grateful for the partnership we have received across multiple agencies, including the Governor's Office of Energy Development, to bring about this outcome."
"We're proud to deliver on the Governor's Energy Action plan by working together to realize this incredible opportunity for Utah, the nation and the world," said Laura Nelson, the Governor’s energy advisor and executive director of the Governor’s Office of Energy Development. "Utah's commitment to advancing energy innovation will enhance the state’s role as an international destination for energy research and development that mutually promotes our economic and environmental success."
"FORGE is a testament to Utah's successful formula of strategic investment in innovation and research that pays off in enormous economic opportunities for Utah, especially rural Utah," said Val Hale, executive director of the Governor's Office of Economic Development.
Learn more about the Utah FORGE site by watching the three part video series produced by OED and EGI.
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ADVISORY: Deputy Secretary Censky to Deliver Remarks on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day TOMORROW
(Washington, D.C., June 14, 2018) – U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Steve Censky will deliver remarks for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Washington, D.C. at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) TOMORROW, Friday, June 15th. The event will focus on ways the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and DOJ can work together to stop financial fraud and abuse of the elderly.
Deputy Secretary Censky Delivers Remarks for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
WHAT: Deputy Secretary Steve Censky will deliver remarks on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Friday, June 15th at 2:00 p.m. EDT
WHERE: RFK Main Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20
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Governor appoints Scott Davis to the Fourth District Juvenile Court
SALT LAKE CITY (June 14, 2018) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has appointed Scott Davis as a judge on the Fourth District Juvenile Court.
“I look forward to having Scott Davis’ expertise on the Fourth District Juvenile Court,” said Gov. Herbert. “His enduring dedication to juvenile and child welfare law make him an excellent candidate, and I fully trust that he will serve our state well.”
Davis most recently served as the Assistant Utah Attorney General, representing the Division of Child and Family Services. Prior to this, he served as Assistant Utah Attorney General representing the Securities Division of the Department of Corrections. He has also worked as a civil and criminal defense attorney for a number of firms, in addition to handling juvenile delinquency and child welfare proceedings for the State of Alaska’s District Attorney’s Office. He received his J.D. at the University of Puget Sound.
“I am humbled and grateful for the trust and confidence Governor Gary Herbert is extending in appointing me to serve on the Fourth District Juvenile Court,” Davis said. “Juvenile and child welfare law have been my passion all of my 35-year career. I am committed to compassionately, fairly and justly applying the law in all cases in which I am involved. I pledge my best efforts in serving and helping children and families.”
This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.
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PetSmooch, World’s Newest Social Media App, Gives Animal Lovers A Place To Gather
TAMPA, FL – Weary of the political arguments, food photos and seemingly endless selfies of people you barely know that show up on your favorite social media platforms? There’s a new alternative that features nothing but your furriest friends at their finest – barking, meowing and otherwise enthusiastically announcing their presence to the world.
Max & Molly LLC, a Tampa, FL-based company specializing in pet-centric services, on June 15 is launching a mobile app called PetSmooch that will do for pets and their owners what other social media platforms have done for people who share a wide range of beliefs, hobbies, interests and backgrounds.
“We like to say that PetSmooch is all the fun of your favorite social media networks, but totally animal centric,” says Kris Rotonda, one of the co-founders and co-CEOs of PetSmooch (www.pet-smooch.com).
PetSmooch has an additional calling that makes it not only a social-network platform, but something more.
“We have also formed a not-for-profit organization (www.maxandmollycharities.com) that will be dedicated to safe-dating initiatives, pet-related initiatives and pet-related charities,” says Robert Otillar, PetSmooch’s other co-founder and co-CEO.
Users can create profiles for their pets and start sharing photos and stories (future release) about them, letting the world know just how wonderful, entertaining and lovable they are. Pet owners who are single will find that PetSmooch is a great place to meet other single people who share similar interests and a devotion to animals. All users will be able to network with other animal lovers, breeders and animal shelters, creating connections and friendships far and wide.
Have a favorite funny photo of your Siamese cat that’s certain to draw chuckles? Want to relate the heartwarming tale of how you and your Labrador Retriever met?
It’s no secret that pet owners revel in sharing such information. Just last year, a BarkBox study revealed that adult dog owners post a photo or comment about their dogs on social media an average of six times a week. Cat owners also are known to keep friends and followers up to date on their pets’ latest hijinks.
Now, PetSmooch provides a venue where such pet-themed posts aren’t just part of a wide-ranging news feed – they’re the feature attraction!
PetSmooch will be available for download on June 15, 2018 in the AppStore and Google Play.
