The Feed America Committee, based in Provo, reminds everyone that Thursday is "Feed America Day."

Mayor Lewis Billings of Provo, who helped begin the campaign five years ago, has issued a proclamation supporting the event again this year.

"Please remember to fast on Thursday. This is a simple but proven approach to solve the hunger problem: each person fasting two meals before Thanksgiving," said the committee's chairman and founder, Dr. David Earl Perry, of Provo. Those who are not able to fast on Thursday are encouraged to fast any other day this week.

The committee encourages Utahns to contribute the generous equivalent in money or food to the food bank, church or charitable organization of their choice. The organizations are encouraged to feed the hungry with the funds received.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reported that 33 million Americans, including 13 million children, live in homes that do not have an adequate supply of food, Perry said.

"Selfless sacrifice breeds a genuine spirit of thanksgiving, both affirming and restoring fundamental principles in our society," he said.

AMERICAN FORK

The American Fork Symphony is encouraging young musicians to prepare now for the auditions for youth soloists who will perform in an April 30 concert with the symphony. Auditions will be held Jan. 20 in the music department of American Fork Junior High School, 1120 N. 20 West. Categories are: Elementary -- ages 12 and under; Junior -- ages 13 through 15; and Senior -- ages 16 through 18. All instrumental players and vocalists may audition, but former winners must wait until they are in the next age level to audition again. An audition fee of $15 will be charged for each applicant. Application forms may be obtained from music teachers, from www.americanforksymphony.org or from Maxine Steele at 756-2330.

CEDAR HILLS

The Empowering Residents and Families Lecture Series continues today at 7 p.m. with "Putting your Life in Order" by Burt Rowley, MSW. The Charleston Assisted Living Center in Cedar Hills is providing a community informational series on dementia, Alzheimer's and family support for loved ones experiencing short-term memory loss. All lectures will be held at The Charleston, 10020 N. 4600 West in Cedar Hills.

EAGLE MOUNTAIN

The Eagle Mountain Library is clearing its shelves for incoming new books and is holding a book sale from now through December. Paperback books are 10 cents and all hardcover books and videos are 25 cents. Contact Michele Graves at 789-6623 with questions. Also, EM Library Story Time ends this week. The library will resume story time after the first of the year.

HIGHLAND

A centerline survey initiated by Highland city engineer Matt Shipp was adopted by common consent by the City Council on Nov. 8. It is a 30-foot-long aerial photograph of Highland with every curb and road cut superimposed on it. "I spent two hours going over the document with Matt. It is a fantastic look at our city. It is the best $30,000 we have ever spent," Councilman Brian Brunson said, "It opens a lot of doors for us to be proactive. It shows several areas where the curb is off by 10 feet or more. This allows us to identify transition areas. There are about six homes that may have to be taken out in the future. When any of them come up for sale, the city should purchase them so roads can be widened."

LINDON

The Big Fix on Tour, a mobile spay and neuter clinic, will be in the Lindon area on Nov. 21 at the North Utah Valley Animal Shelter, 193 N. 2000 West. Operated on a first-come, first-served basis, intake begins at 8 a.m. until openings are full. Microchipping and vaccinations are available to anyone while the veterinarian is on the premises with a $5 processing fee for vaccinations only. Vaccinations are $10 for rabies, $10 for cat leukemia, $10 for cat distemper, $10 for dog distemper, $20 for dog microchip and $12 for cat microchip. More information on the Best Friends Animal Society-sponsored program is available at www.utahpets.org or by calling 1-866-PETS FIX.

PAYSON

Those interested in joining in on the next Community Emergency Response Team training classes should contact the Payson City Fire Department. The purpose of the classes is to teach what to do in the case of an earthquake and other natural disasters. Fire suppression, first aid and other emergency-related topics are taught as well. Graduation from the course follows a mock disaster. For more information about these classes or to sign up for the next training session, please call 465-5252.

PLEASANT GROVE

With the help of local business owners and volunteers, Pleasant Grove City will begin honoring youth who are doing extraordinary amounts of service within the city. The Pleasant Grove Spirit of Service Award will be an official award that all youth, ages 14 through 17, who render 100 hours or more of service inside and outside of the community are eligible to receive. Youth Court Advisor Lisa Young said the official award will allow youth to showcase their efforts on resumes, college applications and scholarship opportunities. The application and tracking forms are available at the city offices, 70 S. 100 East, beginning in November. Deadline for submitted hours will be Dec. 10 and then reviewed for approval by Dec. 31.

SANTAQUIN

The Santaquin City Recreation Department is in need of score keepers and referees. Anyone who is interested should apply at the Santaquin City Office, 45 W. 100 South.

This story appeared in The Daily Herald on page D2.