Diabetes management class – The Utah County Health Department (UCHD) will be offering a free six-week Diabetes Management Class in Provo, starting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and continuing each Wednesday through June 4. The class is free, but registration is required. Participants will learn techniques to deal with symptoms and emotions, appropriate exercise to maintain and improve strength, healthy eating, appropriate use of medications and working more effectively with health professionals. For details on these and other upcoming classes, see www.UtahCountyHealth.org or call (801) 851-7528.

Prayer event – Members of all faiths in Utah County will gather together for the annual National Day of Prayer at 7 p.m. Thursday at Heritage School Auditorium. The National Day of Prayer service is an opportunity to bring together the 40 different faith groups in Utah County and focus on this year’s theme, “Freedom of Prayer.” Utah Valley University Chaplain Linda P. Walton will be the keynote speaker. The school is located at 5600 N. Heritage School Drive in Provo. For more information visit www.utahvalleyinterfaith.org or call (801) 362-0330.

DAV services – The Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service Office will be at the Department of Workforce Services, 1550 N. 200 West in Provo, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 8. The office provides the best counseling and claim filing assistance available. Like all DAV services, help from the Mobile Service Office is free to all veterans and members of their families. For more information contact NSO Donald Reed at (801) 326-2375.

Foster care march – Utah Foster Care will host a March for Kids in Foster Care at noon on May 9 at 150 E. Center St. in Provo. The event will celebrate the important work of foster families in Utah County. Participants should meet in the regional building courtyard at 11:45 a.m. for a five-block march to City Hall, where the organization will honor the Foster Mom of the Year, and Provo City officials will read a proclamation for Foster Care Month for May. For more information call (801) 373-3006 or email john.thill@utahfostercare.

Sensory processing classes – Easter Seals-Goodwill is offering an eight-week series on sensory processing for children ages preschool through 6 with sensory issues and their parents or caregivers. The series will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. each Thursday from May 8 through June 26 at the Easter Seals-Goodwill Provo Early Intervention Office at 1185 E. 300 North. The cost is $60 per child, which covers supplies. To RSVP or find out more information contact Janae Trujillo at (801) 946-1860.

Red Cross volunteer drivers – American Red Cross Blood Services needs volunteer drivers, committed people who like to drive and who would pick up blood from donation sites in Orem and Layton and return it to Salt Lake. A Red Cross vehicle would be provided. Drivers must have a valid Utah driver’s license and be able to lift up to 45 pounds. For more information, please contact Vickie Morgan at (801) 892-4011 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

American Fork

”Salute to Youth” Concert – Six young and talented musicians will be featured soloists during the American Fork Symphony’s 2014 “Salute to Youth” concert Monday. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the American Fork High School auditorium, 510 N. 600 East. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 3 to 18 or $ 15 for a family pass. The symphony will be conducted by Shauna Smith. Performing with the symphony that evening will by violinist Rachel Aina Call, pianist Mary-Frances Oldham, pianist Richard Beck, flutest Raya Esplin, violist Rebecca Epperson, and pianist Sidsie Vaughn. The American Fork Symphony annually presents its “Salute to Youth” concert to give young musicians a chance to solo with an orchestra and allow audiences to enjoy the amazing young talent emerging in their area. In addition to the pieces present by the youth, the American Fork Symphony will perform “The Marriage of Figaro” by W.A. Mozart and “Light Cavalry Overture” by Franz von Suppe. The approximately 90 members of the symphony live in American Fork and surrounding communities. For more information about the organization, visit the orchestra’s web site at www.americanforksymphony.org.

Library events – This month’s Teen Thing will be a giant game of Scrabble at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Gardner Community Room at the American Fork Library. Children’s Book Week is May 12-18. Come to the library dressed as a children’s book character and get a prize. Also available that week will be a reading bingo game (with prizes) and the opportunity to write a letter to a children’s author.

Want to save money on your grocery bill? Come to Now You Know@Your Library for a couponing class to learn tips and tricks to help stretch your budget at 7 p.m. May 15 in the Gardner Community Room. Summer art classes will have a different registration process than in the past. Registration for art classes will begin May 19. Participants may sign up for one to six classes each and the cost will be $1 per class and must be paid in person at time of registration. Details of class dates, times and age restrictions are available on the library website and at the library. Registration for the Summer Reading Program will begin June 2. Please be aware that registrations will only be taken in person and that payment is required at time of registration.

Suessical Jr. – Auditions for the American Fork Youth Theater production of Suessical Jr. are Saturday. Contact Koreen at (801) 368-5908 for more information. The production of Suessical Jr. will run from July 7-16. 

Learning Center closing – The Bryan McKay Eddington Learning Center will close for the summer May 16.

Children’s Choir – The Children’s Choir meets from 3-4:30 p.m. Mondays in City Hall. New students are accepted in September, November, January and late March. For more information, email ryan@choirworks.com.

Summer workshops – The Visual Arts Board has several summer workshops. There will be a Children’s Summer Art Program in June. Ages 6 to 8 will meet June 16-20. Ages 9 to 11 will meet June 23-27. Both programs meet at the Fitness Center in the Art Annex.

Especially for Teens will be June 12, 19 and 26 at City Hall. Contact Sydney at (801) 756-3738 for more information.

Chorale Spring Concert – The Timpanogos Chorale Spring Concert will be at 7:30 p.m. May 10 at the American Fork Junior High School auditorium. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, and $20 for families.

Steel Days events – Come enjoy the American Fork Steel Days 4th annual Soap Box Derby Contest at 6 p.m. July 17 at Cemetery Ridge, 740 N. 50 East, American Fork.

If you own a horrid-looking beast, a really ragged, rusted-out truck that has been wrecked too many times yet can still travel under its own accord, you might have a shot at winning the AF Steel Days Ugly Truck Contest. Contact the American Fork Fitness Center for more information at (801) 763-3080.

Edna Birk scholarship – Rachel Carlson, 17, has been chosen as the Edna Birk Memorial Scholarship recipient. The Sterling Scholar for the Visual Arts at American Fork High School, she is also the youngest daughter of Jay and Carol Carlson. Rachel’s inspiration for creating her artwork comes from the natural world that surrounds her.

After graduation, Rachel plans to travel and study art abroad in Europe. She also has received a full tuition scholarship to Snow College, where she plans to pursue her degree in digital art and illustration.

Cedar Hills

Cougar Walk Fundraiser – Cedar Ridge Elementary will hold its annual Cougar Walk Fundraiser beginning Monday. The PTA has invited Apex Fun Run to host the event. Students will begin collecting donations Monday and finish with the fun run at Cedar Ridge on May 7 during school hours. Students will focus on collecting pledges for walking laps (no more than 36) from family and friends.

Those with questions should contact Kristi Natividad, Cedar Ridge Elementary PTA Fundraising VP, at (801) 796-9506.

Beautification project needs volunteers – The city of Cedar Hills invites volunteers to help in its first City Beautification Project on Saturday. Designated homes in Cedar Hills need help clearing weeds, debris and doing general cleanup, as well as planting trees, shrubs and flowers in the front yards.

This is a great opportunity for youth groups, Scout troops and families to work together to create something beautiful and build community pride. Those with questions or who would like to sign up to volunteer should contact the city office. 

Decisions survey – The Cedar Hills City Council and staff constantly gather information from residents about what Cedar Hills is doing right and for ideas for change and feedback on various services and programs. In 2002, the City Council created “Decisions,” a citizen survey tool, intended to gather information to assist in creating budgets, initiating programs and more.

Cedar Hills will again partner with an outside research firm to complete Decisions 2014. The survey will be distributed in a variety of methods to maximize response: mail, voice call, email and website links. 

Eagle Mountain

May seniors group - The Eagle Mountain Seniors Group will have a full May calendar beginning with its Lunch Bunch date at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Olive Garden in American Fork.

All other events are scheduled at the Eagle Mountain City Hall council chambers: 3 p.m. May 5, Senior Council meeting; 5 p.m. May 5, Game Night; 1 p.m. May 7, dominoes, don’t forget to bring a sack lunch; 1 p.m. May 8, Bunco, bring a $5 prize and a snack to munch; 1 p.m. May 12, Craft Class; 1 p.m. May 15, Mahjonng, bring a sack lunch; 7 p.m. May 19, Bingo and a pot luck dinner; 1 p.m. May 22, Canasta, bring a sack lunch.

There is no activity on Memorial Day.

Highland

Springville Art Museum – Friends of Art Group will be meeting at 10 a.m. May 7 at the Highland City Community Center to go to the Springville Art Museum for the Spring Salon. Lunch will be at the Chuck-A-Rama in Provo. This is always a fun trip with the art group and the public is welcome to join. This will be the group’s closing meeting until September.

Those interested in joining in the fall should contact Corene Bennett (801) 768-9643 or Jo Sudweeks at (801) 756-9717.

Lehi

Lehi Senior Center – The Lehi Senior Center is located at 123 N. Center St. at the east entry of the Legacy complex. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lunches are served daily at noon. Mountainland Association of Governments and the State of Utah provides the food and the suggested donation for meals is $3. Reservations for lunch need to be called into the Senior Center at (801) 768-7165 by noon the previous day.

A competitive game of Bingo is played at 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Friday. A free blood pressure clinic is held from 10:30 a.m. to noon the first four Wednesdays of each month and no appointment is needed.

Audiologist Brent Fox will be at the center each month for hearing testing. Call the center at (801) 768-7165 for his schedule.

Stepping On class – “Stepping On” is a seven-week workshop that builds strength, balance and confidence in an effort to reduce the number of falls for a person 65 and older. Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury, hospital admissions and death. More than one-third of seniors experience a fall each year. Stepping On is an evidence-based program that helps seniors become more aware of fall hazards and to learn how to reduce their fall risk. The next workshop sessions will be from 10 a.m. to noon starting Wednesday and continuing each Wednesday through June 11 at the Lehi North Fire Station No. 82, 252 W. 2600 North. Classes are free, but reservations are required (space and materials are limited). To register, please call (801) 851-7095. The program is presented by the Utah County Health Department, and sponsored by Mountainland Aging and Family Services Department.

Dental event – Stonehaven Dental will host its seventh annual Stonehaven Smiles event from 8-11 a.m. Saturday at its offices located at 181 N. 1200 East in Lehi, The event provides one free dental service for adults, ages 18 and older, on a first-come basis. To learn more about the event (801) 691-5900 or visit stonehavendental.com.

Summer pass sale – Get an annual membership to the Legacy Center during Member Appreciation Week and save 10 percent. The discount membership is only available from May 12-17. Also during Membership Appreciation Week are free daily events. Like us on Facebook between Thursday and May 16 and be automatically entered into a drawing for a free private pool rental ($300 value). Call (801) 768-7124 for more information.

Lindon

Senior Center schedule - Senior Center amenities are free from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. There is exercise equipment upstairs and a gymnasium for walking, basketball and other activities. The center has a computer lab with printer and scanner, a library and pool table, bus service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (suggested donation of $1), and lunch is served at noon every weekday except holidays. 

Water ordinance – Lindon’s water conservation policy is no outdoor watering during the hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This policy is in compliance with state watering guidelines, and encourages continued use of wise water practices. The city’s ordinances contain watering restrictions for drought conditions, inappropriate watering, and/or wasting water. These restrictions will be enforced.

The city will make every effort to contact residents by phone and/or a door hanger when a problem exists. Voluntary cooperation will be solicited. However, if problems continue, the secondary water could be shut off at the city’s valve. Contact Lindon City Public Works offices at (801) 796-7954.

Payson

Tumbling class – Payson City Recreation will be taking registrations for the June/July 6-Week Extreme Cheer Tumbling Class. Classes will start Tues., June 3 at Barnett Elementary School. Register either online at www.activityreg.com or in the recreation office during normal business hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Extreme Cheer Tumbling will teach the basics and execution of back handsprings, tucks, cartwheels and back walkovers at an accelerated pace. Beginners and advanced students are welcome. Sessions will be every Tuesday through July 8. Cost is $35 for participants ages 5-10 enrolled in a 45-minute session, and $45 for participants ages 5-16 enrolled in a 60-minute session. For questions please contact Coach Amber at (435) 851-4713 or the recreation office at (801) 465-6031.

Pleasant Grove

Spring concerts – The Spring Concert for all the choirs at Pleasant Grove Junior High School will be at 7 p.m. May 12. The Concert in the Park will be at 7:30 p.m. June 8.

The Foreigner returns – Pleasant Grove Players present “The Foreigner” through May 12. The show will play at 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. A Saturday matinee will begin at 3 p.m. May 10. Tickets are $10 for adults and $9 for students and seniors ($1 less for the matinee.) April’s Pleasant Grove City newsletter will have a $2 off coupon as well as other discounts. Call (801) 376-3081, visit pgplayers.com or email pgplayers@pgplayers.com for more information.

Literacy Center – The Pleasant Grove Library Literacy Center needs volunteers, age 13 and up, to work with elementary-age students for one hour a week. Tutoring takes place in the library Mondays through Thursdays after school. Students are waiting. Contact Linda Butler at the library at (801) 785-3950 or by email at pgliteracycenter@gmail.com.

City cleanup days – Pleasant Grove City Clean Up Days are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday through May 10 at the Old Pipe Plant, 400 N. 450 West. This is for the residents of Pleasant Grove City to help in disposing of their garbage from their yard and home. Please dump in the appropriate dumpster. There will be a Pleasant Grove City employee to assist as needed.

No hazardous materials, paint, tires, cement, televisions, computers, electronics or chemicals will be accepted. Green waste must be clean with no garbage mixed in with it. There will be no dumping before or after hours. Any questions contact the Pleasant Grove City Public Works Department at (801) 785-2941.

Santaquin

City cleanup – The Santaquin city-wide cleanup will be held through today. The city will have dumpsters in the following locations: Centennial Park, 30 W. 100 South; Eastside Park, 398 N. Cherry Lane; on city property adjacent to LDS church buildings at 90 S. 200 East, 545 S. 200 East, 86 N. 300 West, and 260 S. 580 East; and 591 Summit Ridge Parkway.

Senior center – Spring is in the air and in the steps of patrons as they come together each Thursday at the Santaquin Senior Center, 45 W. 100 South. Meals served are delicious and nutritious. Seniors in the community are invited to join in, as  the doors are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Entertainment begins at noon with lunch at 12:30 p.m. Thursday’s meal will include baked spaghetti, tossed salad, French bread, pudding, cookies and peaches. Entertainment will be by The Blowhards.

Staff needed – Santaquin City is now hiring umpires, tumbling instructors, field supervisors and summer camp staff. The city is also taking bids for groups and vendors interested in selling concessions at city ballparks. Apply at the Santaquin City Offices, 45 W. 100 South. More information and a full description and requirements are available at www.santaquin.org.

Saratoga Springs

Princess and Pirate Party – Come all kids young and old. Wear your favorite princess or pirate costume and come on out to Neptune Park for a jolly good time at the Saratoga Springs Princess and Pirate Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Activity punch passes are $5 each.

We are looking for vendors. Cost for vendors is $35 for a 10-by-10 space. There is reduced vendor pricing for those who donate to the Princess and Pirate Party. For more information email AnnElise Harrison at aharrison@saratogaspringscity.com.

Seeking volunteers – The Saratoga Springs Library still has approximately 12 volunteer shifts per week that are not covered. The most needed times for volunteer help are 3-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays.

There has also been additional requests for increased programming. At this time, the library staff does not have the time to develop these programs, however, those who would like to volunteer to do so would be greatly appreciated. Contact the library if interested in volunteering to help with programming.

Springville

Art museum events – The Springville Museum of Art will host the USAF Golden West Winds Quintet Concert from 4:30-5:30 p.m. today. The quintet is comprised of a flute, French horn, clarinet and bass clarinet and they play music of all styles including marches, jazz and classical music. The concert is free to the public. The museum is located at 126 E. 400 South in Springville. For more information on museum events call (801) 489-2727.