Saturday

CAROUSEL OPENS: More than 40 hand-carved endangered/threatened species on carousel opens, 9 a.m. today. Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City. Stilt walkers, jugglers, free cotton candy to first 100 kids. (801) 584-1729. www.hoglezoo.org.

UTAH LAKE FEST: Crafts, games, demos, aquarium display, music, boat tours, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Utah Lake State Park, 4400 W. Center St., Provo. Free. www.utahlakecommission.org.

WALK-A-THON: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has Great Strides walk-a-thon, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Seven Peaks, Provo. 281-1886. www.cff.org.

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

June 7: The Great Migration

June 14: Dressed to Kill

June 21: Ambushed

June 28: It's a Rotten Life

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

June 7: How to Do Indexing, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (Repeat: 10 a.m. June 13, 27).

June 14: Danish Research, 9 a.m-2 p.m.

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

June 28: U.S. Census Records, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

June 28: Summer of Sleuthing (through Aug. 9)

ASIAN FESTIVAL: Celebrate Asian American cultures through music, dance, food, performing arts and exhibits, June 14. South Towne Expo Center, 9575 S. State St., Sandy. (801) 554-8858. asianconnectionutah@wellsfargo.com.

ELEPHANT BIRTHDAY: Celebrate the country's second-oldest Africa elephant's birthday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 14, Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City. Interactive kids' crafts, African dancers and drummers plus cupcakes for first 1,000 guests. (801) 584-1729. www.hoglezoo.org.

GARDEN TOUR: Tour in Avenues, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 14. Tour headquarters: 205 N. 400 West, Salt Lake City. $10. Benefits People Helping People. (801) 583-5300. www.phputah.org.

HERITAGE PARK: Buffalo Soldiers re-enact African-American U.S. Cavalry soldiers, June 14, This is the Place Heritage Park. Bands, parade and more. Military/vets free with ID. (801) 583-1847. www.thsistheplace.org.

HUMAN RIGHTS GALA: Dinner/silent auction with theme "We Are Family -- Unity," 5:30 p.m. June 14, gardens of Bruce Bastian's home, Orem. Human Rights Campaign works to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender equality. Guests include Martha Walsh, Kathy Najimy. 971-8995.

PAF USERS GROUP: Matt Misbach speaks on Self Publish the Easy and Free Way at the Utah Valley PAF Users Group, 9 a.m.-noon June 14, LDS church, 4000 N. Timpview Dr. (650 East), Provo. Several classes available on technology and family history. 225-6106. http://uvpafug.org.

SARATOGA SPLASH: Model Airplane show, picnic, baby contest, 5K, golf, movies and water pistol fight, June 14-21, Saratoga Springs. 830-7414.

TAI CHI WORKSHOP: Drs. John/Janet Garret teach wellness noon-2 p.m. June 14, IHC American Fork Hospital, 170 N. 1100 East, American Fork. Free. RSVP 836-2825.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Entertainment, music, all-you-can-eat ice cream, 5-8 p.m. June 21. Legacy Park, Alpine. $1. www.alpinecommunitytheater.org.

TUESDAY

PROSTHETIC PARITY: Awareness meeting, 7 p.m. June 10, Orem Senior Friendship Center, 93 N. 400 East, Orem. Guest speakers include Rep. David Litvack and Dr. Joseph Webster. 380-0018.

TRAVELING TREASURES: Four Corners Collection Open House, Zion's Bank, 20 E. Main St., Delta. Pan for rocks, minerals, coins, make own beaded jewelry, plant sunflower seeds, look at skulls and more, 5-8 p.m. June 10. Free. (435) 864-2001.

WEEKLY DANCES: "Come Dance With Us" band plays 8-10:30 p.m. Tuesday evenings, Eldred Senior Center, 270 W. 500 North, Provo. College-age and older welcome. $5. 852-6620.

WEDNESDAY

BIRDERS: Utah County Birders meet at 7 p.m. June 11, Sam's Club, East Bay in Provofor field trip. www.utahbirds.org.

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.

DISCOVERY READING: Hear stories about animals and nature read by professional storyteller, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Monte L. Bean Museum. Free.

THURSDAY

BENJAMIN ROUNDUP: Parade, picnic, program, citizen of year, ball game, June 12, Benjamin Park, Benjamin. 798-3664.

WOMEN in LEADERSHIP: Breakfast in a rose garden, 8:30 a.m. June 12, home of Dianne and Wallace Carr, 195 E. Center St., Springville.

SIERRA FORUM: Dr. Jeff Torlina speaks on "The Story of Stuff" at Utah Valley Sierra Forum, 7 p.m. June 19, Provo City Library at Academy Square, 550 N. University Ave., Provo. www.uvsf.us.

FRIDAY

RELAY for LIFE: Form a team of 10 and support cancer research, June 20, Payson City Park, Payson. 465-9761.

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

June 10, 12: Rocks and Fossils

June 17, 19: Animals at Night

June 24, 26: Trees and Leaves.

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

Creativity in the Classroom, June 9-13.

Practical Classroom Management, June 10-11.

Tips for Using Microsoft, June 12-13.

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, but register: 226-7100.

June 19, 6:30 p.m., Plants to Spice Up Yard.

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

OREM SUMMERFEST: Parade, fireworks, entertainment, carnival, food, baby contest, cat show, 5K, June 13-14, Orem City Park. 226-8589.

ELEMENTARY ED CONFERENCE: Arts education for teachers/administration, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 16-18, Timberline Middle School, 500 W. Canyon Crest Rd., Alpine. $55-$85. 422-6146.

YOUNG READERS WORKSHOP: Writing and Illustrating for age 16 plus, June 16-20, BYU campus. $120-$460. 422-2568. wifyr.byu.edu.

APPLIED STATISTICS: Scott M. Berry speaks on Bayesian Clinical Trials at the Institute of Applied Statistics, June 18-20. Register by June 1: http://statistics.byu.edu/summer_institute.

TRAIL RIDE: Celebrate 150th anniversary of Camp Floyd with historic trail ride from Ft. Bridger, Wyo. to Camp Floyd, June 20-21. $130. Reserve by May 20: (801) 581-1251. voyles@fortdouglas.org.

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.

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 11, 18, 25.

Kids Summer Reading, 2 p.m. June 10, 17, 24.

Teens Summer Reading, 2 p.m. June 10, 17, 24

June 9, 10, 12, Teddy Bear Picnic, various times.

June 10: "Akira Kurosawa's Dreams" screening, 6:30 p.m.

June 18: KBYU DTV Transition (English), 7 p.m.

June 19: KBYU DTV Tranisition (Spanish), 7 p.m.

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.

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. steven.lineback@intermountainmail.org.

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. Family picnic, 5 p.m. June 8, Rock Canyon Park, 2620 N. 1200 East, Provo. dormond2@nebonet.com. 319-3926. calmsupport@gmail.com.

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.

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

CHALK ART FEST: Artists and volunteers needed for Utah Foster Care Foundation's Chalk Art Festival, June 13-14, The Gateway, Salt Lake City. 877-505-KIDS.

SWEAT EQUITY: Help Mutual Self-Help families build homes in Utah County. Sponsored by Rural Housing Development Corp. 375-2205 ext. 103.

EMERITI ALUMNI: BYU's Emeriti Alumni Association calls for volunteers to review hardcopy or online newspapers related to cultural events, athletics, devotionals and more. 422-5447.

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