Saturday

ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Entertainment, music, all-you-can-eat ice cream, 5-8 p.m. today. Legacy Park, Alpine. $1. www.alpinecommunitytheater.org.

ISLAND FEST: Fundraising luau, crafts. Today. $10/plate. Tahitian Noni, Riverwoods. 234-1406.

LIBRARY FUNDRAISER -- Puppet shows, music, book signings, storytelling, games, contests. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 330 E. University Pkwy., Orem. Fundraiser for Orem Public Library. 229-7145. www.oremlibrary.org.

TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION: Lecture on possibilities for mind, body, behavior and environment, 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. today, Maharishi Invincibility Centers of Utah, 14548 Rose Summit Dr., Herriman. RSVP: (801) 446-2999. www.maharishipeacepalace.org.

SARATOGA SPLASH: Model Airplane show, picnic, baby contest, 5K, golf, movies and water pistol fight, today, Saratoga Springs. 830-7414.

SATURDAY SAFARI: Ages 5-12, learn about animals, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Monte L. Bean Museum, BYU campus. 422-5051. $12.

June 21: Ambushed

FAMILY HISTORY: Free classes. Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple, Salt Lake City. (801) 240-4950. www.familysearch.org.

June 21: Scottish Research, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

FARMERS MARKET: Fresh fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, artisan bread, tamales, ceramics, jewelry and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through September. Pioneer Park, 500 W. 100 South, Provo. 377-5700. www.downtownprovo.org.

MONDAY

CULTURAL DISCOVERY: Families can explore "Passports: A Cultural Discovery Day," 3-8 p.m. June 23, BYU Museum of Peoples, Cultures, 700 N. 100 East, Provo. See, handle artifacts. Free. 422-0020.

WEDNESDAY

LDS AUTHOR: Anita Stansfield discusses writing process and love of books, 7 p.m. June 25, Provo City Library at Academy Square, 550 N. University Ave., Provo. Free.

WAR GOING ON?: Film producer Dodge Billingsley presents "Tactical Sifts in the Chechen Insurgency: Yes, There is Still a War Going On," noon June 25, Herald R. Clark Bldg., rm. 238, BYU campus. Free. kennedy.byu.edu.

THURSDAY

ISAIAH INSTITUTE: Dr. Avraham Gileadi speaks at fireside on "The Learning of the Jews: Isaiah's Impact on the Book of Mormon," 7 p.m. June 26, ScenicView Academy, rm. 245, 5455 N. River Run Dr., Provo. RSVP: isaiahinstitute.com. 785-0943.

WOMEN'S CHAMBER: Author Pamel Hansen speaks at noon June 26, for Women's Division of Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce at Mimi's Cafe, 304 E. University Pkwy., Orem. Reserve: 404-4444.

FRIDAY

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Bring two or more cans of food and eat free spaghetti dinner, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 27, Kids Connection/Daycare/Preschool, 906 S. State St., Orem. Service project for Utah County Food Bank. 224-4449.

ANTIQUE POWER SHOW: Cars, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 21-22, Erickson farm, Wallsburg. $10. (435) 654-3570.

FEATURE WRITING: Randy Jernigan, Geri Taylor and guest professionals focus on structure, style, marketing, beginning June 24 for 5 weeks. The Writer's Studio, Pleasant Grove. $195. 796-5755. www.thewritersstudio.info.

HEBER VALLEY RR: New addition now through summer out of Heber is Reins 'N Trains. Other offerings, Raft n' Rails, Heber Valley Hoedown, Hay Train, Sunset BBQ Special, Comedy Murder Mystery. www.hebervalleyrailroad.org. 1-800-808-TIXX.

WILDLIFE ADVENTURES: Ages 6-12 spend 10 a.m.-noon June 24, 26: Trees and Leaves. Monte L. Bean Museum, BYU campus on Tuesdays and noon-4 p.m. on field trip on Thursdays. 422-5051. $35.

GEM FAIRE: Nearly 100 dealers offer jewelry, gems, beads, minerals, June 27-29, South Towne Expo Center, Sandy. $5. (503) 252-8300. www.gemfaire.com.

LAVENDER DAYS: Celebrate annual lavender harvest with boat and pony rides, live music, crafts, food, June 27-28, Young Living Lavender Farm, Mona. $4.50-$8.50. 1-800-371-0819. www.younglivingfarms.com.

MILITARY APPRECIATION: Hogle Zoo sponsors free admission for military personnel, veterans and immediate families, July 1-3. Salute to Military is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 3. (801) 584-1729. www.hoglezoo.org.

WALKING TOUR: Heritage Homes have 50-minute tours of four historical homes and DUP museum with costumed trained guides, July 3-5, Midway. Meet at Town Hall.

BARNYARD BUDDIES: Meet/pet rabbits, pigs, goats, llamas, donkey, cow and more or take pony ride, 11 a.nm.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. through Oct. Gardner Village, 1100 W. 7800 South, West Jordan. $2-$4. (801) 455-5679. www.gardnervillage.com.

DISCOVERY GATEWAY: "Invention at Play" traveling exhibit, now through Aug 31, Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City. Puzzles, games, toys to develop skills that scientists/inventors use. (801) 456-5437. www.discoverygateway.org.

KNITTING/NEEDLE CLASSES: Learn how to knit or quilt, now through Dec. 31, Gardner Village, 1100 W. 7800 South, West Jordan. (801) 233-0551. wwwkamilles.com. www.pineneedlesonline.com. www.gardnervillage.com.

SUMMER EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS: Seminars for teachers and parents of elementary and secondary students. 422-2568. educatorworkshops.byu.edu.

Gifted/Talented, June 23-27.

Intro to Spanish for Educators, June 23-27.

Spanish for Educators, July 7-11.

Teaching Math the Way Children Think, July 7-11.

Sing, Swing, Sway, July 10-11.

Picture Book Art, July 11-12.

Teaching Writing, July 14-15.

Teaching Reading, July 28-29.

Advanced Spanish, July 28-Aug. 1

CENTRAL UTAH GARDENS: Classes free at various locations, but register: 226-7100. www.cuwcd.com.

June 28, 11 a.m., Pruning Trees.

July 10, 6:30 p.m., Native Plants.

Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m. Edible Plants.

Sept. 20, 10 a.m. Bulbs.

Sept. 20, 11 a.m. Fall Garden Prep.

Sept. 20, noon, Apple Varieties.

AMERICAN RED CROSS: Training classes run through June 30, at various times and costs, Mountain Valley Chapter, 865 N. Freedom Blvd., Provo. 373-8580. http://redcrossut.org.

MORNINGS@the MUSEUM: Children ages 3-12 accompanied by an adult invited 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays or 1:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 7 to Museum of Peoples and Cultures, 700 N. 100 East, Provo for cultural presentations, stories and more. Reserve: 422-0022. mpc.byu.edu.

OREM LIBRARY: 229-7391. 58 N. State St., Orem.

Laptime, 10 a.m Tues., Wed., Thurs.

Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tues., Wed., Thurs.

Kids Chess, 4-6 p.,m. Thurs.

Open Chess, 6-8 p.m. Thurs.

Summer reading program, 2 p.m. Tuesdays.

Shakespeare for Kids, 4 p.m. June 25, July 2.

Kids Summer Reading, 2 p.m. June 24.

Teens Summer Reading, 2 p.m. June 24

June 23: Story camp performance, 7 p.m.

June 24: "Castle in the sky" screening, 6:30 p.m.

June 27: Drawing by Julie Olson, 7 p.m.

Teens Summer Reading:

July 1, Old-Fashioned 4th of July, 2 p.m.

July 8, 15: Making Movies, 2 p.m.

July 22, Read-a-thon, 2 p.m.

Kids Summer Reading:

July 1, Cartoon Film Fest, 2 p.m.

July 8, Bug collection, 2 p.m.

July 15, Puppetry workshop, 2 p.m.

July 22, Exotic animal collection, 2 p.m.

PROVO CITY LIBRARY: 852-6652. www.provo.lib.ut.us. 550 N. University Ave., Provo.

CLAS ROPES: Family Retreat, 9 a.m-1 p.m. July 4-5, 3606 W. Center St., Provo. Zip line, rock climbing wall, giant swing and more. $15/person. 373-8897.

HISTORY CAMP: Kids age 8-11 experience how soldiers lived at Camp Floyd in 1861 and how Utah War served pre-Civil War objectives from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for three days. Five sessions June-Aug. offered in Fairfield. $65. (801) 768-8932.

HOBBLE CREEK CAMPS: Hobble Creek Learning Center offers summer programs in art, science and creative writing to children from June-August. 491-0825. www.hobblecreeklearning.comn.

ADVENTURE CAMP: Johnston's Army Adventure Camp is for Boy Scouts in a hands-on travel back in time to 1858-1861. Two-day programs offered 13 sessions through Oct., Fairfield. $10. (801) 768-8932.

CHAPLAIN: New Clinical Pastoral Education offered in September. 357-7480. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

FREE PRESCHOOL: Children in eligible families in Utah, Wasatch, Juab counties participate four days a week beginning in September. Mountainland Head Start, Provo. 375-7981.

MUSEUM ACTIVITIES: Museum of Peoples and Cultures, 700 N. 100 East, BYU campus, Provo. FHE and Mutual groups may tour museum: 422-0020. mpc.byu.edu.

CALM: Support group for those leaving their "religion" has several events. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 319-3926. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

STUDENT EXCHANGE: Three agencies seeking host families for age 15-18 year old students. 1-800-733-2773. 1-866-546-1402. 801-380-9757.

EXCHANGE STUDENTS: Host families needed for exchange students to attend Provo and Timpview high schools next year: 2 girls from Taiwan and Finland; 2 boys from Netherlands and Hong Kong. 375-5243.

TREE ROOM SERIES: Sundance Resorts hosts seven award-winning authors on Saturdays through Oct. 25, including former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. $95. 223-4567. www.sundanceresort.com.

FAMILYSEARCH: Adds new Web 2.0 functionality and enhancements. familylink.com.

FAMILYSEARCH: Teams with Footnote.com to publish historic Civil War era records. http://pilot.familysearch.org.

GENEALOGY GUIDES: FamilySearch releases two new free research tools: Finding Records of Your Ancestors, England and Finding Records of Your Ancestors, Scotland. Download: familysearch.org.

Volunteers

FAMILY HISTORY: Need 10,000 volunteers to read English and Spanish to index Mexican, Argentine and other Latin American records for Internet. Register: familysearchindexing.org.

MTC: Service opportunities at Missionary Training Center of the LDS Church include hosting, providing practice in lessons, tutoring in reading, parking/luggage assistance and more. Service needed 2-32 hours per week. 422-4567.0120