A group of UVSC students will test their space legs and learn leadership skills this weekend.

They will train at a space shuttle simulator in Henderson, Nev., as part of a program called Leading Teams in the Technical Workplace. They also will form flight teams and participate in team building activities and flight training.

"Teamwork is critical in the modern workplace," said Dr. Bruce H. Jackson, director of the Center for the Advancement of Leadership at Utah Valley State College. "Providing organizations with world-class personal, interpersonal and organizational leadership training is the difference between success and failure."

The training is aimed at students studying in technical fields, and students can still sign up to participate.

"There is no better environment for our students to be 'thrown into the fire' as it were and come out the other side armed with skills that will directly translate into successful professional and personal lives after they leave UVSC," Jackson said.

For more information, call the Center for the Advancement of Leadership at 863-6466.

ALPINE

At its last meeting, the Planning Commission approved the concept plan for the Hunters Ridge subdivision. The subdivision is at 300 N. Main St. and contains 13 lots.

AMERICAN FORK

The Parley Belnap annexation, at 1290 E. 300 North, has received a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The annexation is 2.5 acres and will be in a residential and a residential agricultural zone. No concept plan was required. The Belnaps will convey to the city land to accommodate the widening of 300 North and an extension of 200 North.

CEDAR HILLS

The City Council tabled action on a parameters resolution Feb. 21. The resolution would have set the stage to sell bonds to finance construction of a public works building. The projected cost of the building is $1.5 million. City administrator Konrad Hildebrandt said the community has approximately $500,000 set aside, much of which could be used for the construction costs. Councilman Jim Perry said the cost of the project could increase if the city has to purchase property on which to build. He suggested waiting until the site is officially determined before acting on a parameters resolution.

HIGHLAND

The City Council voted to add six new provisions to the controversial Parkland bonus density overlay ordinance, which were brought up by Councilman Brian Brunson. The ordinance would allow the city to combine land from several developers to create a large park.

However, this would allow the developers to build houses on smaller lots, which has raised concerns from adjacent property owners who have larger lots -- some with animal rights. The provisions would create a buffer of larger lots next to adjacent properties; provide a chance for the City Council to approve the density prior to subdivision approval; identify minimum lot size, street widths and setbacks; provide trails in addition to the open space for a park; require a traffic transportation and circulation study; and require an additional public hearing, which will be held on the revised ordinance.

A work session on the item was scheduled for March 7 at 6 p.m., one hour before the next council meeting.

LEHI

The basics of Square Foot Gardening will be taught at Thanksgiving Point every Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9-11:30 a.m., starting March 2. There also will be hands-on workshops on Saturday from 1-3:30 p.m. for those who have already taken the basics class. Preregistration is required. Go to www.thanksgivingpoint.com for more information or call 768-2300.

LINDON

Mayor Jeff Acerson and City Council members honored Evan Nixon for his years of service to the community at the Feb. 21 City Council meeting. Nixon served on the Lindon Planning Commission from 1998 until February of this year.

PLEASANT GROVE

The READ Book Group for adults will meet March 9 at 10 a.m. at the library. Camille Hadley will review two books that give an interesting look at American society: "Affluenza: the All-consuming Epidemic," by DeGraaf, Wann, and Naylor; and "The Tipping Point: How Little Things Make a Big Difference," by Malcolm Gladwell.

PROVO

The Boys and Girls Club of Utah County is getting set to unveil its new summer programs, which are open to all school-aged children. Program director David Bayles said that these programs will fit with the club's mission.

The club's summer plans include field trips to Seven Peaks, a ropes course trip and other summer activities. The cost for these activities will range from $2 to $11 each. At the clubhouse, there will be project-based learning experiences, which last three weeks each. To sign up, visit the Boys and Girls Club at 1060 E. 150 North in Provo or the club's Web site: www.bgcutah.org.

The cost is $10 for the entire summer.

SALEM

Applications for the Miss Salem Scholarship Pageant are due March 15. The pageant will be May 27. The pageant is for young women ages 17 to 23. Applications are available at Spanish Fork High School or Salem City offices.

Applications should be submitted to the Salem City Offices, 30 W. 100 South. Contact Ronda Hansen at 368-4800 or Chelsea Terry at 400-8706.

This story appeared in The Daily Herald on page D2.