Bicycle fair planned -- The American Fork Police Department will be hosting a free Bicycle Safety Fair on May 3. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, and will be held in the Wal-Mart parking lot at 949 Grasslands Drive. The fair is co-sponsored by the American Fork Police Department and the American Fork Wal-Mart store. The bike fair, which is geared for the youth of American Fork, will include a bicycle rodeo (riding skills course for the youth), riding demonstration by the American Fork Police Bicycle Team, bike helmet give-away (100 youth helmets donated by Wal-Mart), and the give-away of two brand new bicycles donated by Wal-Mart. Other demonstrations will include the AFPD SWAT and K9 Teams.¬ The Rotary Club will also be present doing Amber Alert Identity Packets for all interested parents.

This event is geared for all levels of riders and is expected to be worthwhile for any bicycle enthusiasts who want to sharpen their riding skills and bicycle knowledge. Additional information is available from Lt. Sam Liddiard at 763-3020.

Scholarship winner announced -- The American Fork Arts Council will give the Edna Birk Memorial Visual Arts Scholarship to Ashley Lawrence at the American Fork Symphony's Salute to Youth Night on April 29 at American Fork High School, 510 N. 600 East, American Fork.

Ashley is a senior at American Fork High School and the daughter of Marcy Lawrence and Mark Lawrence. She will receive a $500 scholarship from the Arts Council. Her artwork will be showcased at the annual art show for American Fork High School, which is in conjunction with the symphony's concert. Additional artwork will be on display from Kathy Coletti's advanced placement art students at the school.

Ashley won a merit award at the 2008 Springville Museum of Art Annual All State High Schools of Utah Exhibition. She is a member of the Psychology Club at American Fork High School and has a 3.85 grade point average.

Open burn continues -- The open burn time in American Fork City will continue through April 30. Permits may be obtained Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Fork Fire/Rescue Building located at 96 N. Center Street.

New members invited to TOPS Club -- Utah TOPS Club # 336 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is looking for new members.

They meet on Tuesdays at the Veteran's Hall located at 53 N. Center Street, in American Fork. Weigh in is 4:45 p.m. with a half hour meeting starting at 5 p.m.

On April 8, the following new officers were elected: leader Brenda Bell, co-leader Jane Hilton, treasurer Jennifer Lefler, secretary DoriLynn Roberts and weight recorder Kathy Proctor.

Further information about the Club is available by calling 801-491-8443 or visiting the Web site http://www.tops.org.

City's annual Spring clean-up -- American Fork City's annual spring clean-up will be May 3-10. Dumpsters will be available at Art Dye Ball Park, 550 E. 1000 North, from 8 a.m. to dusk. No dumping on Sunday.

Mexican activities at library -- The American Fork Public Library will present an evening of traditional Mexican activities April 28 from 6:30-8:30. It will be in the children's area of the library, 64 S. 100 east, America Fork and will include Spanish and English stories, music and videos, face painting, Mexican jumping beans game, a tissue paper flower craft, a toy craft, Mexican hat dancing and a piñata at the end of the evening.