AMERICAN FORK

Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library: Sept: 9: Writer’s Club for teens at 3 p.m. Monthly challenges given. Sept. 9: Family Night: Inside Out 2 Activities at 7 p.m. Fun activities for the whole family. NOTE: The film will not be shown. Sept. 9: Gardening Class for adults at 7 p.m. This class will teach attendees what to include in fall printing. Sept. 11: Art After School for teens at 4:30 p.m. September’s activity is making abstract paintings. All supplies provided. Sept. 11: Adult Writing Class at 6:30 p.m. In-person meeting to discuss questions from the YouTube instruction videos, receive help editing and review works in progress. Sept. 12: My First Book Club for ages 7 to 9 at 4 p.m. The club features book discussions and an activity for children. This month’s theme is space. Register online. Sept. 12: Success with Potty Training at 7 p.m. The basics of getting your child motivated, focused and potty training. Sept. 13: ’80s Trivia Night for adults at 7 p.m. Register online. Sept. 14: Read With Me for children ages 6 to 11 at 11 a.m. Children are invited to come to the library and ready with Vinson, a certified therapy dog. Sign-up at the Children’s Desk for a 15-minute session. Space is limited. Sept. 16: Little Art Explorers for children ages 3 to 5 at 11 a.m. Children can drop in for some fun art activities. This month will be creating with apples. Sept. 16: Writer’s Club for teens at 3 p.m. Monthly challenges given. Sept. 16: Maker Monday for tweens at 4 p.m. Join the library for self-directed activities to make and take. This month: Marble Mazes. Register online. Sept. 18: Adult Writing Class at 6:30 p.m. In-person meeting to discuss questions from the YouTube instruction videos, receive help editing and review works in progress. Sept. 19: Organizing Class for adults at 7 p.m. Learn specific techniques to make decluttering and organizing better. Sept. 21: J Scott Savage Cosmic Book Launch Party at 2 p.m. Families can celebrate the release of Savage’s new book “Quantum Interstellar Sports League.” Activities, an author presentation and a book signing are part of this fun afternoon. Sept. 23: Writer’s Club for teens at 3 p.m. Monthly challenges given. Sept. 23: Brick Masters for ages 7 to 12 at 4 p.m. Use your imagination for all kinds of builds. Register online. Sept. 25: Adult Writing Class at 6:30 p.m. In-person meeting to discuss questions from the YouTube instruction videos, receive help editing and review works in progress.

CEDAR HILLS

Snapology Robotics — In Snapology’s fall 2024 program, “Science of Superpowers,” students explore the world of their favorite superheroes as they learn about forces, energy and problem solving. Classes are available for ages 6 to 8 and ages 9 to 11 and will be on Wednesday afternoons in the Community Recreation Center basement. For more information or to register, visit https://cedarhillsrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs.

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.

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.

OREM

Orem Chorale — If you love to sing, the new season of the Orem Chorale starts Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Orem High choral room. The chorale is a non-audition community choir whose focus is to sing beautiful, uplifting music while honing musicianship and serving the community.

PROVO

Free history lecture — The Utah Valley Historical Society’s free public lectures return at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in room 201 at the Provo City Library. This month, Barbara Jones Brown, director of Signature Books Publishing, and Richard E. Turley Jr., former managing director of church history, family history, public affairs and communication departments at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will be discuss “New Insights on the Mountain Meadows Massacre and its Aftermath.” In their new book “Vengeance is Mine,” Brown and Turley discuss the aftermath of the slaughter of over 100 emigrants in September 1857.

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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