Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – June 29
AMERICAN FORK
“Anastasia: The Musical” — Timpanogos Community Theater and Timpanogos Arts Foundation presents “Anastasia: The Musical” from June 21 to July 6 at Valentine Theater. Follow the footsteps of a young woman seeking her identity and unravel the mystery of a lifetime. Most performances will begin at 7:30 p.m., with an ASL performance on Friday, June 28, and additional 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday, June 22, and Saturday, June 29. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://americanforkarts.com/theater.
Steel Days Opening Ceremonies and Kickoff Concert — Join the American Fork Symphony as it performs music by beloved American composers as well as an Armed Forces salute at this year’s Steel Days Kickoff Concert at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 15, at Quail Cove Amphitheater.
Art summer camps — Registration is open now for art camps for children ages 6 and up set for all summer long at the Creative Art Center, 53 W. Main St. Camps include “Anime, Caricature, Cartooning, and Comics with Rufus Zaejodaeus”; “Treasure Island”; “Creatures on Canvas”; and “Barbie Glam Camp.” For more information and to register, visit https://americanforkarts.com/tva_summer_camps.
Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library: July 1: Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Teen writers of all genres welcome. Monthly challenges given. July 4: Library closed. July 8: Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Teen writers of all genres welcome. Monthly challenges given. July 10: Art After School – Summer Edition for teens at 4:30 p.m. This month’s activity is making Abstracts with colored paper. Enthusiasts of all skill levels welcome. July 11: Adventures in the Academic Lab for students in second through sixth grades at 2 p.m. Enjoy themed math and reading activities to help you on your summer reading adventure. July 15: Fold It! Origami Workshop for families at 11 a.m. Learn the beautiful art of origami from expert Ginger Brakke Shaw in this beginner’s workshop. Supplies will be provided. July 15: Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Teen writers of all genres welcome. Monthly challenges given. July 16-20: Steel Days Art Show. July 17: Teen STEM Fest at 3:30 p.m. Join the library for a fun afternoon of STEM activities. Register online. July 18: Adventures in the Academic Lab for students in second through sixth grades at 2 p.m. Enjoy themed math and reading activities to help you on your summer reading adventure.
CEDAR HILLS
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.
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.
Summer Sports Camp — Registration is open for summer sports camp at Harvey Park where each day focuses on a different sport, including soccer, basketball, flag football and field games. Sessions include June 10-13, June 17-20, June 24-27, July 8-11, July 15-18 and July 22-25. For more information or to register, visit https://cedarhillsrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs.
Vinyasa Yoga (mixed level) — Join Kristen Rutter at 8:15 a.m. every Wednesday at the Cedar Hills Recreation Center for a dynamic practice that unites body, mind and breath. Bring your own mat, strap and block (a limited number is available to borrow).
HIGH Fitness classes — This weekly class takes aerobics to the next level by combining modern fitness techniques, such as HIIT, plyometics, and intervals of strength and cardio with music. Classes are currently at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Cedar Hills Recreation Center. The drop-in rate is $3.50 and punch cards can be purchased at a discount. For more information, visit http://www.cedarhills.org/highfit.
HEBER VALLEY
Red, White and Blue Festival — A day of activities is slates for the 2nd annual Gordon Law Group Red, White and Blue Festival on Thursday, July 4, in Heber Valley. Highlights include 10K and 5K races, hot air balloon rides, the Freedom Train at Heber Valley Railroad, a carnival and competitions, live music and fireworks. For more information including a schedule of events, visit https://www.gohebervalley.com/red-white-and-blue-fest.
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.
PROVO
Children’s Parade — Nearly 2,500 participants take to the streets to demonstrate their pride in America and its heritage beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 29. The parade, part of America’s Freedom Festival, begins at 800 E. Center St., and ends at 100 E. Center St., at the state and county complex. For more information, visit https://www.freedomfestival.org/event/childrens-parade.
Patriotic Service — America’s Freedom Festival invites the public to the annual Patriotic Service, featuring Elder Matthew S. Holland of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, at BYU’s Marriott Center. This year’s service will feature music by Dallyn Vaily Bayles and the Utah National Guard 23rd Army Band. The event is free with first-come, first-served seating. For more information, visit https://www.freedomfestival.org/event/patriotic-service.
Freedom Days Festival — Freedom Days, part of America’s Freedom Festival, is a three-day event featuring amusements, food, vendors and live entertainment on Center Street in Provo on July 3-5. For more information, visit https://www.freedomfestival.org/event/freedom-days.
Freedom Run — The annual Freedom Run has become an integral part of America’s Freedom Festival. Join thousands of participants for either a 10K, 5K or the Mayor’s one-mile Fun Run. The 10K and fun run begin around Kiwanis Park and the 5K starts near Brick Oven Pizza. All races end at Kiwanis Park. Online registration closes Tuesday, July 2, and there is no race-day registration. For more information and to register, visit https://www.freedomfestival.org/event/freedom-run.
Grand Parade — Celebrate God, freedom, family and country with the Grand Parade, part of America’s Freedom Festival, at 9 a.m. in Provo. The parade begins at 1000 N. University Ave. and heads south before concluding at 900 East and Center Street. The entertainment parade will begin at 8 a.m. For more information, visit https://www.freedomfestival.org/event/grand-parade.
Stadium of Fire — Jona Brothers are headlining this year’s Stadium of Fire concert at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The event, part of America’s Freedom Festival, will also feature the 300-member Zion’s Youth Symphony and Chorus in addition to a flyover from F-35 jets and the nation’s largest stadium fireworks spectacle. Tickets range from $40 to $270. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.freedomfestival.org/event/stadium-of-fire.
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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