Concert tickets available -- "Triple Threat" featuring Blackhawk, Little Texas and Restless Heart will entertain at the Silverlake Amphitheater on June 7.

Saratoga Splash gets wet -- Because Utah Lake is such a prominent and beloved feature in the community, water activities are foremost in this year's Saratoga Splash line-up. Whether it's at the electric boat parade, the wakeboard competition or the world record water fight, residents are sure to get a little wet.

"Ours is a lake front city and this year we wanted to focus on lake events," said Mandi Johnson, city events planner for Saratoga Springs.

Events will kick-off this year on Saturday, June 14 at 9 a.m. with a model airplane show put-on by the Utah Valley Aero Modelers Association. Kids and parents can watch planes in all sizes and styles twist, turn and hover over the Utah Valley Aero airfield.

There will be a raffle and concessions. Novices can try their hand at flying with help from the experts.

"It's going to be a very good show," said club secretary Don Trendler. "The helicopters are spectacular. They'll hover upside down just above the ground. They can do about anything."

On Monday, June 16, residents can enjoy a picnic at Marina Park where Hawk Watch International will give a lecture on raptors featuring live birds.

"We have done this event for a number of years and it's always a big hit," said city events coordinator Mandi Johnson. "People like to learn about the mysteries of nature."

The Miss Saratoga Outstanding Teen competition will be June 17 and 18. Young ladies 13-17 years old will compete by essay and interview for the title.

The Essay topic is "I will positively influence my family, our city, and the world by..." Interviews will be held Tuesday, June 17, and the winner will be announced Wednesday, June 18.

The cutest Saratoga residents will be found at the baby contest Thursday, June 19. Starting at 10 a.m., parents of newborns to age two-years are invited to show off their beautiful babies. Prizes will be given in multiple categories and winners will get to ride in the Parkway Parade.

The water theme continues Thursday night with the Mega Screen Outdoor movie. The family movie "Water Horse" will be showing at Saratoga Shores Elementary, 1415 S. Parkside Drive, at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free.

More information on the events and registration materials for Saratoga Splash can be found online at www.saratoga-springs.net.

Free CERT Training in Saratoga Springs -- A Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) course will be offered free at the Saratoga Springs Fire Station starting July 11.

Classes will be held the second and fourth Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. (except holidays) over the next year, including 55 hours of training leading up to a mock disaster exercise next June.

Interested individuals must attend an orientation meeting either June 11 or June 27. CERT helps to prepare individuals to respond to and cope with the aftermath of a disaster when public safety personnel may not be able to respond quickly.

Topics will include everything from first aid, to disaster fire rescue, and will involve EMS, fire and police personnel. Civilians are trained to act as auxiliary responders, assisting victims in their area. For more information, please contact Rick Scott at 443-1090 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Protest heard --The Utah County Boundary Commission heard Sartoga Springs' protest Tuesday on Lehi City's Holbrook Annexation by resolution, a 131-acre annexation north of Saratoga west of the Jordan River.

The Commission declared the Holbrook Annexation by resolution legal and will give its written findings within 30 days to both cities. Its decision on the annexation means Lehi City can move forward and incorporate the property into Lehi.