MONA

• Lavender Days continues today with an array of activities, including educational sessions, craft and food vendors, rock climbing, pony and paddleboat rides and a 5K run through 140 acres of lavender in full bloom. Admission is $8.50 for adults, $4.50 for children ages 4 to 12, and free for children 3 and under. More information and a schedule of events are available at www.younglivingfarms.com.

SPRINGVILLE

• A field day today at 1700 E. River Bottom Road from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. will wrap up the American Radio Relay League's Amateur Radio Week. The public is invited to come and see ham radio's new capabilities and learn how to get their own FCC radio license before the next disaster strikes. Using only emergency power supplies, ham operators will construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and back yards around the country. More than 30,000 amateur radio operators across the country participated in last year's event.

PROVO

• The American Red Cross Mountain Valley Chapter will be holding its annual meeting and volunteer appreciation event today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the park on the grounds of the Utah State Hospital, 1300 E. Center St. There will be games, food and fun. All volunteers, members and donors, along with their families, are invited to attend. For more information contact the American Red Cross at (801) 373-8580.

• Homes located on hillsides or next to wildland with brush, small trees and grass may be at risk in the event of a fire in the area. Provo Fire and Rescue recommends that homeowners have at least 30 feet of "defensible space" around their homes to act as a barrier against an advancing fire. The Firewise Communities Web site, firewise.org, recommends keeping the area around a home "lean, clean and green." Lean -- prune shrubs and cut back tree branches, especially within 15 feet of a chimney. Clean -- remove all dead plant material from around your home, including dead leaves, dry grass and even stacked firewood. Green -- plant fire-resistant vegetation that is healthy and green throughout the year.

• BYU student Richard Palmer is among the top vote-getters in an online scholarship contest. He created a video called "Change the World" and will be awarded a scholarship if his video recieves the most online votes. To see Palmer's video and to vote, visit www.whyideserveascholarship.com.