Historic quad chambers meet -- The Lehi area, American Fork, Draper and Southwest Valley chambers of commerce members met across county lines from Salt Lake County to Utah County at Mellor's Hidden Meadows for a singular quad-chamber meeting on Aug. 20.

"It was amazing," said Heather Miller, Lehi Area Chamber president. "We had 70 people and everyone who came loved the speakers; it was very motivational ... It was excellent (with) great feedback, really good networking."

The next combined chamber event will be a luncheon on Oct. 7 for the American Fork and Lehi Area chambers with keynote speaker Lew Cramer, president and CEO of Utah's World Trade Center and former director general of the U.S. & Foreign Commerce Service.

Singers invited to audition -- The Timpanogos Chorale is having auditions on Sept. 4. They will be at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 31 N. Church St., American Fork. Those who audition should be prepared to sing a simple song. An accompanist will be provided.

The chorale rehearses Thursdays from 7:30-9 p.m. in City Hall. Concert dates are Nov. 30 and Dec. 19. The guest conductor is Dr. Donald Ripplinger. Those with questions may contact Lorrie at 756-8359.

Kickoff meeting for 2009 Lady Cavemen Golf set -- The first season of AFHS girls golf will begin in March. A kickoff/information meeting will be held Sept. 8 at 1:45 p.m. at Fox Hollow Golf Club (formerly Tri City Golf Course) at 1400 N. 200 East, American Fork. This open house and meeting is for all interested 10th through 12th grade AFHS girls and their parents as well as freshmen girls who will be attending AFHS next year. They are invited to "Be a Part of the Start." They may come and learn about the new season, including tryout dates, clinics and other events. They may also tour the new Fox Hollow clubhouse and renovated golf course, and meet professional golfer and AF alumnus Gina Higbee and club professional Rick Roberts. There will be giveaways, refreshments and demonstrations. For more information, call Coach Shirl LeBaron at 756-4771.

Benefit golf tournament planned -- There will be a benefit golf tournament on Sept. 6 at the Thanksgiving Point Golf Course. Organizers hope to sell out the event and have a goal to raise more than $40,000. It is to benefit the Cystinosis Research Network. It is a rare, genetic metabolic disease that primarily affects children, causing an amino acid, cystine, to accumulate in various organs of the body. The group's goal would provide money for research for more than 2,000 children worldwide.

In addition to players, there are openings for event sponsors and hole sponsors. Event sponsors may sponsor an early bird breakfast, lunch, driving range or the drink cart. Hole sponsors have seven options for recognizing the golfers.

Anyone who wants information about sponsorships or playing in the tournament may contact Tim Miller at 768-2232, ext. 9.

Library activities -- The American Fork Public Library will begin registering children for the fall storytime activities starting Sept. 15. There will be stories, including crafts and other activities for children 3 and up. There is also a seven-week program for children 3 and under, called "Mom and Me." For American Fork residents the charge is $5 per child for the dinosaur stories and $1 for Mom and Me. More information is available from the library at 763-3070, 64 S. 100 East, or on the city Web site at www.afcity.com.

Early deadline -- Because of the Labor Day holiday, the North County Newspapers will have an early deadline for celebrations, including weddings, missionaries, birthdays, anniversaries, and Scouts. They are due Friday at 2 p.m. to appear in the Sept. 4 edition.

The deadline for public notices remains at 10 a.m. Tuesday and for obituaries it is 11 a.m. Tuesday. Classified ads are due at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

The North County Newspaper offices are at 399 E. State, Pleasant Grove and may be reached at 756-7669.