The Utah County Health Department, in partnership with other local health partners, is sponsoring the Childhood Wellness Health Fair today from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Utah County Health and Justice Center at 151 S University Ave. in Provo.

The focus of the event is to promote childhood health in Utah County.

"We will be giving immunizations to help kids get up-to-date," said Pauline Hartvigsen, bureau director for the department's Family Health Division. "The kids will probably like the activities, prizes and games better, but immunizations are one of the simplest methods for parents to help keep their kids healthy."

Hartvigsen also said there would be informational booths on such topics as nutrition, disease prevention, dental health and injury prevention.

"Parents with children of all ages are invited, but we are specifically focusing on those with kids under the age of 5," she said.

Besides the health department, representatives from local day-care centers, Headstart, Kids on the Move, and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) will be present.

AMERICAN FORK

The Planning and Zoning Commission has begun the process of creating a resort zone for property near Utah Lake. City Planner Rod Despain presented a proposal for an ordinance to create such a zone at the planners' April 19 meeting. The commissioners took the initial suggestion under advisement and will study it prior to its inclusion on an upcoming agenda.

CEDAR HILLS

Recycling in Cedar Hills has started. To facilitate proper recycling, residents are asked to rinse containers before recycling, not put plastic lids back onto bottles and jugs, put as many grocery bags as possible in one other bag, and check all plastics to make sure that they are stamped with a #1 or #2. There are 300 households enrolled in the curbside recycling program, and residents are encouraged to participate. Those who wish to sign up can call the city office at 785-9668.

FAIRFIELD

At Town Council meeting on April 13, council members outlined demolition requirements within the town. Demolition of anything greater than 100 square feet requires a demolition permit. The Utah Division of Air Quality requires an inspection for asbestos-containing materials. The inspection fee is $50 to be paid by the owner. If the inspector finds asbestos, the owner must pay to have it removed by a certified engineer before the certificate can be issued.

LEHI

The third annual City Arbor Day event is Saturday at Dry Creek Trail Park in the Hillcreek subdivision, 1550 N. 100 West. Activities include a tree planting demonstration, nature treasure hunt, distribution of giant pumpkin seeds, drawings for free trees and refreshments from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. City staff and officials also will present the new disc golf amenity at the park. Families and groups are invited to attend the disc golf clinic to learn the basics of the game as well as tips for competitive play. Free Lehi commemorative discs will be given to the first 150 participants. Information on the event is available from Steve Calton, 429-4136 or at scalton@smartfella.com.

LINDON

The Little Miss Lindon pageant will be Saturday at 6 p.m. at Oak Canyon Jr. High, 111 S. 725 E. Lindon. This year marks the 20th year of the pageant for 11- to 13-year-old girls. Admission is free.

PAYSON

Alexis Lowe will be the featured guest Sunday at the Peteetneet Academy. The concert will begin at 5 p.m. and is free to the public. Lowe will sing and dance. Her performance is one of many scheduled during the year for the Peteetneet's monthly Sunday concert series. Following the concert, refreshments will be served. The Peteetneet is located at 10 S. 600 East.

PLEASANT GROVE

The Pleasant Grove City Fire Department will be holding its annual Fireman's Breakfast on May 6. Local firefighters will be flipping pancakes, frying eggs and serving up ham and hash browns. The cost is $4 for adults and $3 for children ages 3 to 12. The annual breakfast begins at 6 a.m. Tickets for the event will be pre-sold at the station, 120 S. 100 East beginning May 5. For information, call the station at 796-9496.

PROVO

The Women's Division for the Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday at noon at the Fortune Chinese Restaurant on 366 N. University Ave. in Provo to hear Aaron Campbell from the Children's Museum Foundation. The organization is open to all women interested in getting involved and meets once a month. Those who wish to attend are asked to R.S.V.P. Elizabeth Kemeny, president, at 373-8720. The cost for the luncheon is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. The cost to join the organization is $12 for the year.

SALEM

Five young women will vie for the title of Miss Salem on May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Spanish Fork High School. This year's participants include Sharla Haderlie, Ashley Alanis, Tiffany Lytle, Madison Mitchell and Melanie Haskell.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Adult volunteers are needed to teach children about fish and fishing. Volunteer training will be held in Saratoga Springs prior to the season. The training takes about one evening to complete. To volunteer, or for more information, call Andrew Cushing, community fisheries biologist for the DWR, at (801) 538-4774 or andrewcushing@utah.gov.

SPRINGVILLE

For 40 years the Art Ball has ushered in the start of the Springville Museum of Art's Spring Salon. This year's Ball will be Saturday from 7-11 p.m. The 82nd Spring Salon opens Sunday and runs through July 2. Funds raised from the Art Ball this year will benefit the museum's sculpture garden. Pre-purchased tickets for the ball are $40 for couples and $20 for a single ticket at the museum, 126 E. 400 South. Tickets may also be purchased at the door the night of ball, for $50 per couple and $25 for a single ticket. Spring Salon artists and Springville High School students may purchase discounted tickets for $15.

This story appeared in The Daily Herald on page D2.