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What to do in May

Check out some of the fun activities happening in May

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tomatoesMay 9: Wasatch Community Gardens‘ 2015 Spring Plant Sale from 8am-1pm at Rowland Hall, 720 S Guardsman Way, Salt Lake City. This annual event features over 30,000 plants, including 60 varieties of organic heirloom tomatoes, edible perennials, organic herbs and seed potatoes. Proceeds from the sale help support Wasatch Community Garden and the educational and community programs it offers.

May 9: Fly With The Flock 5K Fun Run at Ogden Nature Center, 966 W 12th Street, Ogden. The run is a fundraiser for the Ogden Nature Center and features events for children and adults with a pancake breakfast after the run. The run starts at 8 am and registration is from 6:30-7:30 am. Registration is $27 for adults and $16 for children 12 and under. Reduced rates are available with pre-registration. Visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org for more information.

May 18: Gallivan Center Lunch Bunch Concerts begin. Held weekdays (except holidays) from noon to 1 pm at 239 S Main Street, Salt Lake City. The concerts are free and feature local performers. The concerts run through September 11, 2015. Visit http://www.thegallivancenter.com/events.html for more information.

May 23-24: 23rd Annual Moab Art Festival and Wine & Beer Festival – Free admission, live music, wine and beer garden, art vendors and art for kids. Held at Swanny City Park (400 N 100 W) on Saturday, from 10 am-7 pm, and on Sunday, from 10 am-6 pm. The event features local and national artists and welcomes residents and visitors from all parts of the world. For more information visit moabartsfestival.org

May 31: Big Shiny Robot Nerd Swap from 2 pm-7 pm at Bohemian Brewery, 94 E 7200 S, Midvale. Vendors will be located under a big tent in the back parking lot and will be selling secondhand nerd stuff from their collections. The event is free to guests. Salt Lake Comic Con is sponsoring the event and will be there selling tickets and some merchandise. Bohemian will be offering brewery tours. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/331175717088916 for more information.

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