AMERICAN FORK

Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library: Aug. 5: Writer’s Club for teens at 3 p.m. Teen writers of all genres welcome. Monthly challenges given. Aug. 12: Writer’s Club for teens at 3 p.m. Teen writers of all genres welcome. Monthly challenges given. Aug. 14: Art After School – Summer Edition for teens at 4:30 p.m. Unleash your creativity and take part in fun summer projects. This month will feature sketching for a project called “My Life in a Jar.” Aug. 19: Writer’s Club for teens at 3 p.m. Teen writers of all genres welcome. Monthly challenges given. Aug. 22: Mental Health Class: Emotional Regulation at 7 p.m. Zest for Life Counseling will offer a class for adults on emotional regulation.

CEDAR HILLS

Karate — Cedar Hills Community Services offers a fun, multi-level karate training experience for all ages 6 and up, including adults. The one-hour classes for different levels are set for Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information or to register, visit https://cedarhillsrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs.

Youth theater — Registration is open for youth theater with Thursday classes starting Aug. 15. This season, youth theater will be rehearsing and performing “Disney’s Descendants” in early November. For more information or to register, visit https://cedarhillsrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs.

Dance camps — Teal Rose Dance is offering one-day dance camps this summer at the Cedar Hills Golf Clubhouse. Camp themes include hip hop, Hawaiian luau, Under the Sea, superhero and more. For more information or to register, visit https://cedarhillsrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs.

Utah Elite Soccer Camp — Utah Elite Soccer is offering a summer camp for children from July 29 to Aug. 2 at Mesquite Park. There will be four groups based on age — starting at age 4 up to age 12. For more information and to register, visit https://www.utahelitesoccer.org/cedar-hills.html.

Fall soccer — Cedar Hills offers seven-week soccer leagues in the fall and spring for boys and girls in kindergarten to second grade. Parents are encouraged to coach. Non-residents are welcome at no additional cost. For more information or to register, visit https://cedarhillsrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs.

Tot soccer — Tot soccer is a seven-week league for children ages 3 and 4 at Mesquite Park. Registration is $35 with a one-time $10 fee for a reversible jersey. For more information or to register, visit https://cedarhillsrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs.

Flag football — Flag football is open to boys and girls in addition to residents and non-residents. All games will be played Tuesday and Thursdays in Harvey Park. For more information or to register, visit https://cedarhillsrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs.

Snapology Robotics — Registration is open for Snapology Robotics summer camps, set for July and August. The five-day camps are for children ages 6 to 12 and have different themes using Lego bricks, including animals, attackbots, Pokemon and more. For more information or to register, visit https://embed.snapology.com/licensee/110/events/location.

LINDON

Senior bus — The Lindon Senior Center has a bus and is able to offer rides to and from the center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This is available for Lindon resident seniors. Pick-ups are between 10 and 11 a.m. Drop-offs are between 1 and 2 p.m. Reservations must be made at least one day in advance. Contact the Senior Center front desk at (801) 769-8625.

PAYSON

Volunteer at the library — Friends of the Payson Library notes that residents can volunteer for an hour or less each month to help the library meet the needs of children and patrons. Volunteers are asked to offer ideas and support the group’s yearly book sale. People interested in volunteering may contact library director Dona Gay, Brittany Johnson at (801) 609-4078, Ann Humpherys at (801) 465-0941, or Steve Southwick at (801) 822-1705.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Community Orchestra — The Saratoga Springs Community Orchestra holds practices on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the city offices, 1307 N. Commerce Drive. The orchestra will be preparing for Saratoga Splash Days and the December holiday concerts.

UTAH COUNTY

Mental health support groups and classes — NAMI Utah County offers free in-person and online support groups and classes for adults and teens living with mental health conditions and for family members of loved ones living with mental health conditions. For more information, contact Angela Peterson at (801) 400-3516.

Volunteers to help Kids On The Move — Each Friday and Saturday, Kids On The Move offers Respite Care, providing a free break to parents with special needs children. Families drop their children off at locations in Orem, Lehi and Springville where they are paired one-on-one with a volunteer to play for the evening. A nurse or behavior technician is also present to help oversee. The group is seeking 10 volunteers 16 years and older from 5:45 to 9:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday to help make this happen. For more information or to sign up, visit https://kotm.org/volunteer-portal. Coronavirus measures are being taken, including requiring masks, taking temperatures and frequent hand sanitizing.

Foster grandparents sought — Utah County is seeking senior volunteers to serve as foster grandparents. Volunteers must be limited-income individuals at least 55 years old and able to serve 15 or more hours per week. Volunteers serve as mentors, tutors and caregivers for children and youth at schools, hospitals, youth centers and similar organizations. Volunteers receive a non-taxable stipend, paid personal leave, transportation reimbursement, ongoing training and more. For more information or if you or someone you know would like to participate, call (801) 851-7784.

Utah County Home Visit Programs in need of donations — Utah County Health Department home visit programs are running low on donated resources such as baby blankets and diapers. The health department is asking Utah County community members to consider donating items or organizing service projects to assist in providing donations. The items most needed are new receiving blankets or small quilts and diapers. Other welcomed items include: infant “onesies,” knit hats and infant-appropriate board books. Items should be in new condition. Donations may be dropped off Monday to Friday (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at the following health department locations: Provo — 151 S. University Ave., Suite 1610, American Fork — 599 S. 500 East. Questions about the home visit programs should be directed to Bonnie Hardy at (801) 851-7026.

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