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Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – Sept. 7

AMERICAN FORK Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library: Sept: 9: Writer's Club for teens at 3 p.m. Monthly challenges given. Sept. 9: Family Night: Inside Out 2 Activities at 7 p.m. Fun activities for the whole family. NOTE: The film ...

Money Matters: A plan, supplies and practice key to emergency preparedness

On any given day, a quick scan of headlines throughout the world reveals increasing turmoil, causing distress, uncertainty and fear among those living through any number of traumatic scenarios in real time. There are various responses people can make in regard to the potential of personally ...

Garden Help Desk: Red firebugs don’t hurt plants, but they can be a nuisance

Last year my flower and shrub beds were eaten by bugs that I never could catch in the act. This year the bugs are back and it’s easy to see them crawling around on the mulch and on some of the plants. They are black and red and I’m pretty sure they are firebugs. Now I wonder if they are ...

Savvy Senior: Does Medicare cover cataract surgery?

Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover cataract surgery? My eye doctor recently told me I’ve developed cataracts and should consider making plans for surgery in the next year or so. — Almost 67 Dear Almost, Like gray hair and wrinkles, cataracts are an inevitable part of the aging ...

Tales From Utah Valley: Walk for suicide prevention this month

The beginning of September marks the beginning of National Suicide Prevention Month, a time for renewed efforts to educate, become involved, support and reach out. We can never have too much information or knowledge about how to potentially help save a life. This month, the American ...