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Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – Dec. 16

AMERICAN FORK Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library: Dec. 18: Little Art Explorers for ages 3-5 at 1 p.m. Please dress for a mess with this open-ended art class. Register online. Dec. 18: Read with Me at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18: Family ...

Money Matters: 5 ways to offset the effects of inflation

Did you know inflation has dropped to 3.2%? This is great news — however, it is still much higher than we have experienced in years before 2021 when inflation was consistently below 3%. In light of high inflation rates, finances can become increasingly stressful. Now is your time to reassess ...

Chamber Chat: Connecting industry with educational institutions

One of the most common topics in today’s discussions about improving education and workforce quality is how to ensure students have the skills they need to obtain gainful employment when they leave school. There is growing pressure on all educational institutions to provide ...

Garden Help Desk: Handle poinsettias with care to avoid white sap spots

My poinsettia had a few spots of white sap on one of the red leaves. When I wiped off the sap, it just made the leaf look worse. How can I fix this if it happens again? You’re almost certain to see this happen again. Poinsettias are naturally a bit brittle. The vascular system in the ...

UVU: Helping students successfully navigate college’s critical first year

Contemplating the first year of college can be scary, and, in some cases, downright intimidating. Approximately 29% of full-time, first-year students drop out of college in their freshman year, according to a 2023 study by the Education Data Initiative, and Utah Valley University  is doing ...