Holocaust survivor Ben Lesser – Living a Life that Matters

By Becky Ginos

FARMINGTON—Leading up to the Davis County Library’s special Holocaust traveling exhibit Sept. 30-Nov. 6, the library has educational events planned for the public. On Aug. 27, the Farmington Headquarters library hosted the livestream presentation “Living A Life That Matters – Ben Lesser's Holocaust Survival Story.” Lesser was in the hospital so his daughter Gail Lesser Gerber stepped in to take his place.

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• North Salt Lake Food Truck Night

  Monday, Sept. 8, 5-8 p.m.

  Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North

• Business Supporting Business Meeting

  Tuesday, Sept. 9, 8-9 a.m., FREE

  DTC Business Resource Center, 450 Simmons Way, Kaysville,

• Back to School for Your Furry Friend - Pet Education and Safety

  Tuesday, Sept. 9, 6:30-8 p.m., FREE

  Clearfield Library, 1 N. Main Street

• NSL Senior Lunch Bunch

  Wednesday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., FREE

  North Salt Lake City Hall, 10 E. Center Street

• Bountiful Farmers Market

  Thursday, Sept. 11, 4-8 p.m.

  Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South

• Whitaker Museum Heritage Festival

  Thursday, Sept. 11, 6-8 p.m., FREE

  Demos, storytelling, animals and activities

  Whitaker Museum, 168 N. Main St., Centerville

• Eco Ready Fest

  Friday, Sept. 12, 4-6:30 p.m.

  Layton Hills Mall (Center Court), 1201 N. Hill Field Road

• Vision: A Tribute to Classic Rock

  Friday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m., FREE

  North Canyon Park, 3900 Bountiful Blvd., Bountiful

• Park After Dark

  Friday, Sept. 12, 7:30-9:30 p.m., FREE

  Layton Commons Park, 465 N. Wasatch Drive

• Electric Avenue: The 80s MTV Experience

  Friday, Sept. 12, 8 p.m., $27-$43

  Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr, Layton

• Get to the River Event - Jordan River Paddle

  Saturday, Sept. 13, 8:30 a.m.

  Riverview Boat Ramp, 1835 N. Redwood Road, North Salt Lake

• Guided Birding Walk

  Saturday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m., FREE

  Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington

• Thai Food Fair

  Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  Wat Dhammagunaram Thai Temple, 644 E. Gordon Ave., Layton

• Juniper Market

  Saturday, Sept. 13, Noon - 8 p.m.

  Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington 

• Atlanta Rhythm Section & Pure Prairie League

  Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m., $43-$76

  Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr, Layton

• Does Character Matter Anymore?

  Sunday, Sept. 14, 3:30-5:30 p.m., FREE

  Harmons at Station Park, 200 N. Station Pkwy., Farmington