COUNTYWIDE

Between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. today the Utah Department of Transportation will close U.S. Highway 189 from Bridal Veil Falls to Frazier Park intermittently (up to 15 minutes) for avalanche control work.

Three main avalanche paths fall within this area of Provo Canyon. Due to the heavy snowfall and steep slopes, it is necessary to clear these areas of excess snowpack to ensure motorist's safety as they travel U.S. 189 during the winter months.

AMERICAN FORK

The annual city tree lighting is scheduled at 7 p.m. on Friday on the corner of Main Street and 100 East in downtown American Fork. Residents of all ages are invited to attend the holiday event; admission is free.

This year's tree features an added touch -- the ornaments were made by American Fork elementary school children. Parents are invited to come see their child's hard work on display.

The night does not end with the tree lighting. A holiday musical performance will be held immediately after the tree lighting ceremony across the street at the Alpine Tabernacle at 7:30 p.m.

Questions may be directed to Debbie Lauret, chamber president, at 756-5110 or chamber@afcity.net.

HIGHLAND

Highland is in line to have a funeral chapel next to the city cemetery. The Reisner subdivision where it is proposed to be built was granted final approval by the Highland City Council on Nov. 21. The subdivision includes two smaller building lots plus a large lot for the chapel. It will be along Canyon Road east of the cemetery. An amendment was added to the motion to require the buyers to pay 50 percent of the cost of a fence between their property and the cemetery.

One of the conditions of approval was there could be no sales conducted by the owners of the funeral chapel, which is being proposed by Anderson and Sons Mortuary.

LEHI

The Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Christmas Breakfast and Business Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Lehi Legacy Center, 123 N. Center St., Lehi. The public is invited and admission and most activities are free.

Santa Claus will be visiting and talking to children as they get their photos taken by Matt Papeke with Northlight Photography. Photos cost $8 for a 5x7 or $12 for two photos.

Breakfast -- sausage estrada, muffin, fruit and drink -- will be offered for $3 per person at the senior center in the Legacy Complex from 9-10:30 a.m.

Animal balloons, foam art jewelry, Christmas tree ornaments and various other activities will be offered at the Kids Korner as well as other chamber-sponsored booths.

LINDON

Lindon City will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon today to celebrate the opening of 700 North and the completion of the corridor project. The ceremony will take place just west of Geneva Road and the public is invited to attend.

PROVO

Parents or guardians may register their Provo School District students older than 7 years for ski and snowboard lessons from 5-6:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday through Feb. 28 at the Provo School District office, 280 W. 940 North, Provo. Parents or guardians must complete and sign a release form at the time of registration. The program includes two to four two-hour lessons and bus transportation to and from Sundance. Lift tickets are included in some packages. Cost varies between $55 and $170. For more information, call 374-4845.

This story appeared in The Daily Herald on page C2.