‘Park City’s Growth from Mining to Today’

Dalton Gackle, Park City Library‘s research, digital services and social media coordinator, will present a lecture, “Park City’s Growth from Mining to Today,” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, at the Kimball Art Center, 1251 Kearns Blvd. The presentation will include discussion about some of the larger mines in the area, a look at daily life for residents and the town’s transition into a skiing Mecca. This event is free to attend, but RSVPs are required. To RSVP, visit kimballartcenter.org/events.

‘The Disruptors’ Film Screening

Park City Film and PC READS, a student advocacy nonprofit, will partner for a free screening of Stephanie Soechtig’s “The Disruptors,” not rated, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at the Park City Library’s Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Ave. The documentary, part of Park City Film’s Raising Voices series, takes viewers inside families as they navigate the challenges and the triumphs of living with ADHD. A post-screening panel discussion, moderated by parent and advocate Bari Nan Rothchild, will include Mary Kimball of the McGillis School’s Learning Center, Hilary Fiveash from Educational Advantage, Dr. Eileen Gallagher of Gallagher Pediatrics, Dr. Alison Delgado from Wasatch Pediatrics and Seth Rothchild, student and PC READS Mind Mentor. For information, visit parkcityfilm.org and parkcityreads.org/events.

‘Mary Poppins’ takes care of audiences at the Egyptian Theatre

Ziegfeld Theater Company will continue its run of Cameron Mackintosh’s musical “Mary Poppins” from March 28-31 at the Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St. Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, “Mary Poppins” garnered nine Olivier nominations and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. For information and tickets, visit parkcityshows.com.

Saturday Morning Nature Walks at the Swaner Preserve

Saturday morning nature walks are held at 8:30 a.m. every Saturday at the Swaner EcoCenter. The cost is $10 per person and $5 for local residents. Depending upon the time of year, lucky hikers may see an abundance of birds, elk, or even nesting sandhill cranes. For information and to register, visit swanerecocenter.org.