Saturday

BEAN MUSEUM: Celebrate 30th anniversary of Monte L. Bean Museum, BYU campus, today with treasure hunt, coloring contest and more. 422-5051. www.mlbean.byu.edu.

WOMEN'S WEEKEND: "Get Connected" is theme of personal development conference, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Provo Marriott Hotel, Center Street, Provo. $59. 787-4910. www.lifechangeprogram.

IRISH RESEARCH: All-day series on emigration, various records and census substitutes, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. today, Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple, Salt Lake City. (801) 240-4950. www.familysearch.org.

INTERNATIONAL FEST: Celebrate food and dance with 20 different countries, 6 p.m. April 5, Eccles Health, Wellness, Athletic Center, Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City. $5. jjf0818@westminstercollege.edu.

WATER-WISE LANDSCAPING: Open House with gardening expert Larry Sagers, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 5, Staker Parson Landscape Center, 1730 N. Beck St., Salt Lake City. www.stakerparsonlandscape.com.

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

Series on England and Wales, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 12.

FamilySearch Indexing classes, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 12; repeated April 25.

New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey research, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 26.

UTAH ARCHAEOLOGY: Early farming, skeletons, Anasazis and Fremont Indian village discussed 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 12, Rio Grande Depot, 300 S. Rio Grande St., Salt Lake City. Young people in 4th grade and up welcome when accompanied by adult. Free. Pre-register: (801) 533-3564. rrood@utah.gov with "April Class" in subject.

BIG GUY LITTLE GUY: Boys age 3-plus and dads or adult caregiver invited to sword fighting, superhero face painting, fishing for prizes, digging for gold, meeting BYU sports star and more plus hamburger and drinks, 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. April 19, Provo City Library at Academy Square, Provo. $3/tickets must be purchased in advance beginning April 5, circulation desk.

DANGER CAVE: State archaeologists lead tours to Danger and Jukebox Caves near Wendover, May 10. Both have prehistoric significance. Free. Reserve: (801) 533-3564. rrood@utah.gov.

SUNDAY

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR: Choralais, a women's choir celebrates Easter season, 6:30 p.m. March 30, LDS church, 114 S. 400 West, Payson. 465-8468.

MONDAY

MEET THE MORMONS: International Society Conference has topic "Meet the Mormons: Public Perception and the Global Church," 8:30 a.m. April 7, Hinckley Alumni Center, BYU campus. Attendees include BYU Pres. Cecil Samuelson, Elder Douglas Callister, Elder Lance Wickman and Olene Walker. Free. Lunch: $14. RSVP by April 2: 422-377.

REPUBLICAN WOMEN: Utah County members of House of Representatives speak on what recent session accomplished, noon April 7, Provo City Library at Academy Square, Provo. Light lunch. 796-0831.

ELDER QUEST: Seminar, luncheon and live auction for scholarship fund, April 14, Northampton House, 198 W. 300 North, American Fork. Seminars with four speakers begins: 8:30 a.m. Lunch: 12:30 p.m. Live auction: 1:30 p.m. 423-1072.

DETOX: Dr. Patricia Henrie teaches detox psycoeducational ongoing group sessions, 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays for eight weeks. $355. 787-9855.

TUESDAY

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.

TOASTMASTERS: Public speaking club, noon, Tuesdays, 3006 Indian Hills Dr., Provo. 318-0301.

WEDNESDAY

DANCIN' PAPAS: The Truth, Papa Murphy's Pizza and Utah Jazz will showcase several fathers who quit smoking, April 2, (Jazz vs. Timberwolves) Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City. www.utahjazz.com.thetruth.

MUSEUM OF EUROPE: Krzysztof Pomian, historian/scientific director of Museum of Europe in Brussels speaks at noon April 2, Herald R. Clark Bldg. rm. 238, BYU campus.

VOLUNTEER FAIR: Volunteer Recruitment Fair gives "one stop shopping" for people interested in volunteering, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 2, SCERA Center, 745 S. State St., Orem. More than 40 agencies provide opportunities. Door prizes, refreshments and Miss Utah present. Free.

FIGHTING BLINDNESS: Support group for macular degeneration, 1-3 p.m. April 9, Provo City Library at Academy Square, Provo. Light refreshments. www.fightblindness.org.

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

FAMILY SUPPORT: Group held 6 p.m. Wednesdays, The Gathering Place, 251 E. 1200 South, Orem. 226-2255.

TAI-CHI CLASS: Drs. John and Janet Garrett (LMTs) teach Tai-Chi classes to all ages/abilities 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Mapleton City Center, 125 W. 400 North, Mapleton. Free. 836-2825.

THURSDAY

HIKING: Peter Potterfield presents slideshow of his favorite hikes of New Zealand, 7 p.m. April 17, REI, 3285 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City. (801) 486-2100. www.rei.com/peterpotterfield.

DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING: Basic digital photography and scrapbooking techniques taught 8 p.m. Thursdays, 186 W. Center St., Orem. These are two week classes. $50. 224-4712.

FRIDAY

WOMEN'S CONFERENCE: Hlllary Gordon and Amanda Dickson are keynote speakers April 4, College of Eastern Utah, Price. Nine workshops. $18/includes lunch. (435) 613-5266.

Reunions

North Sevier High School: Class of 1958 has 50th year class reunion. Info: (530) 514-7026. ronnac1@verizon.net.

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.

CLOTHESLINE PROJECT: Violence awareness and prevention initiative featured, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. March 31, April 1, Grande Ballroom, Student Center, UVSC campus. 863-6406. www.equitycenter.info.

ORCHID SHOW: Utah Orchid Society, Inc. has show, April 5-6, Red Butte Gardens, 300 Wakara Way, U of U campus, Salt Lake City. Times: 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. (801) 967-2535.

CENTRAL UTAH GARDENS: Classes free, but register: 226-7100.

April 3, 6:30 p.m., Veggie Gardens.

April 12, 11 a.m. Soil and plants.

VICTORIAN FILM SERIES: Free at 7 p.m. Museum of Art, BYU campus. 422-8287. April 4: "The Importance of Being Ernest."

BEAN MUSEUM: Animal Diversity Safari, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Sat. Kids, age 5-12. $12. 422-5051. Nature Experienceships, age 12-plus. $10. 422-5051. April 26: Wild Flowers.

MOAB MUNI FEST: Trials, demos, trail rides, March 29-30. Moab. $13. www.moabmunifest.com.

GEM FAIRE: Nearly 100 dealers offer jewelry, gems, beads, crystals and minerals, April 4-6, South Towne Exposition Center, Sandy. $5. www.gemfaire.com.

TREE ROOM SERIES: Sundance Resorts hosts seven award-winning authors on Saturdays from March 29-Oct. 25, including former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. $95. 223-4567. www.sundanceresort.com.

OFF-ROAD EXPO: Trucks, ATVs, jeeps and more roll in 10 a.m. April 26-27, South Towne Expo, 9575 S. State St., Sandy. $5-$10. www.offroadexpo.com.

PHOTO WORKSHOP: Nevada Weir headlines Sundance Photographic Worskhop, May 7-11, Sundance Resort, Provo Canyon. 1-800-287-1977. www.sundanceworkshop.com. www.nevadawier.com.

TRACY AVIARY: Indoor, interactive trainer talks offers public to be up close to birds, ask questions and learn 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 589 E. 1300 South, Salt Lake City. www.tracyaviary.org.

TRACY AVIARY: Interactive educational summer camps learning about birds for ages 4-9 years in June and July. (801) 596-8500. www.tracyaviary.org.

CONCERTS/MOVIES: Tahitian Noni International has following activities at 5151 N. 300 West, Provo. www.visitnoni.com. Free unless noted.

Bluegrass Festival, 7 p.m. March 29.

"Enchanted," 7 p.m. March 31.

CARNIVAL EVENT: Family Fun Days, April 17-20, Provo Towne Centre, Provo. Coupons: www.funnbiz.com.

LIBRARY WEEK: Brandon Mull, author of Fablehaven series speaks 7 p.m. April 10, City Hall, 50 S. Main St., Springville, during National Library Week. Food for Fines is April 14-19; patrons who owe fines at Springville Public Library may bring canned foods to pay up to $25 fines. 489-2720. www.springvillelibrary.org.

AMERICAN FORK LIBRARY: Offers lecture series, preschool programs, "Mom and Me" activities and the "Teen Thing." Movie night is 6:30 p.m. the first Monday each month. 763-3070.

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.

Tuesdays: 6:30 p.m. Film Screening. April 1, "The Queen." April 8, "The Hiding Place." April 15, "The Smith Family."

April 1, 7 p.m. Tall Tales, Whoppers, Lies Contest .

April 1, 6:30 p.m. "The Queen."

April 2, 7 p.m. and April 3; 1 p.m.: Digital Family History.

April 3, 7 p.m. Timp Tellers Work Session.

April 4, 7 p.m. Newbery & Caldecott on Stage.

April 9, 10, 16, 17: Digital Family History Series, various subjects, times.

April 9, 7 p.m., Discuss author, Eudora Welty.

April 11, 7 p.m., Discuss women in film.

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

Wednesdays: 7 p.m. Computer classes. April 2, Word 1. April 9, Word 2. April 16, Word 3. April 23, Excel.

Fridays: 6:30 p.m. Movies. April 4, "Enchanted." April 11, "Arctic Tale." April 18, "August Rush." April 25, "Snow Buddies."

April 15, 7 p.m., "For the Love of Food," presented by Utah State Ext. Service.

April 24, 7 p.m., "Poetry Reading," by Word Weavers.

April 29, 7 p.m., Blog Workshop; sign up one week ahead.

FINLAND RESEARCH: Research guide, "Finding Records of Your Ancestors, Finland" free guide online: familysearch.org.

GRANT PROPOSAL WORKSHOP: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 12-14, Salt Lake City. 1-888-824-4424. www.thegrantinstitute.com.

CHAPLAIN: New Clinical Pastoral Education offered March and September. 357-7480. steven.lineback@intermountainmail.org.

PIONEER DAY CONTESTS: Royalty pageant for ages 18-25; applications due April 18.

SEDER SERVICES: Passover Seder Services, 6:30-10 p.m. April, 3, 11, 12, 17, 25, Wilkinson Student Center. $17-$25. 422-8325. 422-3611.

BIRD FEST: Guided field trips, speakers, booths, vendors, food, art, youth programs, noon-7 p.m May 16 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 17, Davis County Event Center, 151 S. 110 West, Farmington. (801) 451-3286. www.greatsaltlakebirdfest.com.

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.

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 April-Oct., Fairfield. $10. (801) 768-8932.

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. 377-6910. calmsupport@gmail.com.

EXCHANGE STUDENTS: If interested in hosting or volunteering with AFS: 1-800-AFS-INFO. www.afs.org/usa/hostfamily.

HOST FAMILIES: Basque area students age 13-17 will be here in summer. 798-2632.

VINTAGE DANCING: Dr. Tim and Kimberli Grant offer classes in authentic dress, dance, demeanor and demos of the grandeur of mid-1800s. Center Stage Performing Arts School, Orem. 376-9618. www.oldgloryvintagedancers.com.

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.

READING: Seniors help children enhance reading skills in Lehi, American Fork and Orem. One-on-one tutoring training given by STAR program. 229-3821. Sponsored by Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.

RED BUTTE GARDEN: Volunteers needed for elementary school garden tours. Training provided March 17-26. (801) 585-5688. www.redbuttegarden.org.

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.

NATURALIST: Host nature programs, children's art, hikes and more, Sundance Nature Center. 223-4044.

TUTORING: Pleasant Grove Literacy Center needs tutors to help age 6-12 year-olds enhance reading/writing skills. Commit 2 hours/week for 6 months. 229-3821. emerrell@mountainland.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

HELP for YOUTH: Utah Department of Workforce Services has higher education funding available for ages 17-21. www.wiamountainland.org.