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Poet to read works at Barnum Honors Lecture

ST. GEORGE - Today, Dixie State University's School of Humanities will host its third Barnum Honors Lecture of the academic year. The lecture will feature a poetry reading by author and Southern Utah University creative writing professor Danielle Dubrasky.

The lecture will begin at noon in the Zion Room on the fifth floor of the DSU Holland Centennial Commons, 225 S. 700 East, St. George. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served afterward.

Dubrasky will read from her poetry compilation "The Sand Man," which won the Utah Arts Council award in 2011. She has also received the Utah Arts Council award in 2006 for her manuscript "To Live Elsewhere," and her recent manuscript "Ruin and Light" was a semifinalist for the 2013 Elixir Press Poetry Award.

For more information on the Honors Lecture series, contact DSU Associate Professor Melanie Hinton at 435-879-4351 or at melanie.hinton@dixie.edu.

Dems salute veterans this month

ST. GEORGE - Washington County Democrats are saluting U.S. veterans this month and the public is encouraged to join the effort.

The Democrats of Southern Utah, the Women's Democratic Club-SU and the Washington County Democratic Party will participate in the American Legion's Veterans Day Parade today. This year's parade theme is "Freedom Isn't Free" and will feature bands, floats and walking groups. The Democrats will have several vehicles in the parade for those unable to walk the route. The rest of the group will carry signs honoring veterans. The group will line up at 9 a.m. for the 9:30 a.m. parade start.

Contact Randy Thomson at secretary@thewashingtondems.com or 435-229-8898 for information about the meeting place if you'd like to participate in the parade.

Pat Lisi of the Southern Utah Veterans Aid organization will be the guest speaker at the Democrats of Southern Utah Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Best Western Abbey Inn, 1129 S. Bluff St., St. George.

Lisi, a U.S. Marine and combat veteran of the Vietnam War, was wounded in action in 1969. He has been involved with veterans issues since leaving the corps. He began SUVA several years ago and will speak about the needs of veterans in Southern Utah. More information may be found at www.southernutahvetsaid.org.

The meeting will begin with a buffet lunch, which is $15 per person, and will be followed by Lisi's presentation and a brief business meeting. Contact Norma at 435-635-1147 or normasimon32@yahoo.com by Nov. 15 to make your luncheon reservation. Reservations are required for the meal but not to attend the meeting.

For more information on the above activities, contact Dorothy Engelman at 435-879-1558 or chair@thewashingtondems.com or visit www.thewashingtondems.com.

DSU forum spotlights science, poetry

ST. GEORGE - Dixie State University's weekly "Dixie Forum: A Window on the World" series will host its penultimate forum of the fall semester at noon Tuesday. The lecture will feature Bryce Christensen, Southern Utah University associate professor of English, discussing the relationship between science and poetry.

The forum will be in the Dunford Auditorium of the Browning Resource Center on the DSU campus, 225 S. 700 East, St. George. Admission is free.

Christensen's presentation will focus on his research pertaining to science and poetry in classical Chinese and utopian literature. As part of his exploration of different cultures, he has traveled to various countries in Asia, South America, Africa and Europe.

DSU's weekly Dixie Forum series concludes Nov. 19 with a presentation on the history of the St. George Marathon by local fitness expert Debbie Zockoll. She has completed all 38 editions of the Washington County road race.

For more information on the Dixie Forum series, contact DSU Forum coordinator John Burns at 435-879-4712 or at burns@dixie.edu.

DRMC offers athletes a nutrition lecture

ST. GEORGE - Dixie Regional Medical Center's Sports Performance Training program offers a free lecture designed to teach athletes how to combine smart eating with smart training for a winning edge.

The presentation will be Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. in the Sports Performance Training gym on the lower level of the Dixie Regional Health and Performance Center, 652 S. Medical Center Drive.

The lecture will be led by Steph Christensen, a certified sports nutrition adviser. She will explain how a foundation of knowledge in sports nutrition is essential for an athlete wanting to train, recover and compete at a higher level. Attendees will learn how to eat to prevent injury and inflammation and improve sports performance.

Door prizes will be awarded at the lecture. For more information, call 435-251-3793.

- The Spectrum & Daily News

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