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Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – July 5

AMERICAN FORK Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library: July 8: Crafternoon for tweens at 1 p.m. Explore new crafts, experiment with cool materials and create awesome projects. Registration required. July 9: Art After School-Summer ...

EveryDay Strong: Should you take away the phone? Let’s ask Maslow

Parents who are looking for ways to motivate their teen often see a cellphone as the most obvious object to capture their son's or daughter’s attention. However, in some cases what was meant to be a warning shot (taking away the phone) has triggered an all-out war (increased resentment and ...

Garden Help Desk: Before using any pesticide, read the label

Every year we get multiple emails about plants with strange-looking leaves, and we’ve received several of these emails already this year. That must mean it’s time for our annual review about using pesticides properly. Many people think of insecticides when they hear the word pesticide, ...

BYU: Math student helping make wildfire predictions faster and smarter

Using machine learning and math, a Brigham Young University student improved a key tool firefighters rely on during wildfire season As Utah enters the heart of wildfire season, wind might be the most unpredictable — and most dangerous — factor in the spread of flames. Wind gusts can send ...

Tales From Utah Valley: Giant flag tradition to continue in Pleasant Grove

An annual tradition in Utah County will be happening again soon, and residents are excited! On July 4, a giant United States flag will be unfurled above Grove Creek Canyon in Pleasant Grove. Residents have come to look forward to the sight of the flag, and visitors come from all over to see ...

Ask Dr. Steve: Childhood experiences impact our self-worth

The patterns we carry into adulthood often have their roots in childhood. This doesn't mean we're destined to repeat the past, but understanding where our responses come from can be the first step toward creating the changes we want. The strategies you developed as a child made sense given what ...