AMERICAN FORK

Acrylics for Little Artists — Starting Monday, April 21, Debbie Wood will lead kids ages 7 to 11 in a five-week creative class at the TAF Creative Arts Center. Each week, students will create a brand-new painting on stretched canvas using acrylics while learning basic techniques, brush care and creative confidence. For more information and to register, visit https://timpanogosartsfoundation.ticketspice.com/tva-little-artists-april-.

“Somewhere: Songs of Hope” — Join the Timpanogos Singers & Youth Choirs at the Valentine Theater at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, for a heartwarming musical journey celebrating resilience, dreams and the promise of a brighter future. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://timpanogosartsfoundation.ticketspice.com/ts-tyc-somewhere.

Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library: April 14: Teen Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Monthly challenges given. April 14: Family Night at 6 p.m. Unleash the fun as we celebrate Dav Pilkey’s “Dog Man” series with a variety of themed activities and food trucks. April 16: Teen Coding Club at 4:30 p.m. This is a beginning level class for ages 12-18. Register online. April 17: Adult Writer’s Club-Beginners at 7 p.m. Learn the basics of creative writing and storytelling. April 21: Teen Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Monthly challenges given. April 21: Gardening Class for adults at 7 p.m. Learn about all the elements to consider when designing your landscape. April 24: Dungeons & Dragons Beginner’s Workshop for teens at 5 p.m. This workshop will go over the basics of story creation, role play gaming and how to create characters. April 24: Adult Writer’s Club-Advanced at 7 p.m. Refine your creative writing, receive help editing with peer review and connect with other writers. April 28: Teen Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Monthly challenges given. April 28: Brick Masters for children at 4 p.m. Take on the monthly challenge or create whatever your heart desires.

CEDAR HILLS

Spring Clean-Up — Cedar Hills will sponsor its 27th Annual Spring Clean-Up from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, and Saturday, May 17. Large roll-off dumpsters will be available at 10900 N. Canyon Road. Several types of items will not be allowed, including car tires, car batteries, paint and more. For a full list of prohibited items, visit https://www.cedarhills.org/page/spring-clean-up.

Street Hockey Clinic — Join Cedar Hills Recreation and the Utah Hockey Club for an hour of fun on Wednesday, May 14, as youths in third to eight grades learn how to pass, shoot and score. The $15 clinic includes a club T-shirt, a hockey stick to keep and a free ticket to a future Utah Hockey Club  game. The first session for third to fifth graders starts at 5 p.m. The second session for sixth to eighth graders begins at 6:30 p.m. To register, visit https://cedarhillsrec.activityreg.com.

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.

HIGH Fitness — Cedar Hills Recreation offers twice-weekly classes taking old-school aerobics to the next level by combining simple, modern fitness techniques with popular music. No equipment is needed — just fitness shoes and a water bottle. All levels of fitness are welcome at 6 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 a.m. Saturdays.

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.

PLEASANT GROVE

Easter Musical Fireside — The Pleasant Grove Garden Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will present an Easter Musical Fireside at 7 p.m., on Friday, April 18, at the church at 1028 W. 1000 North. The Banyamulenge Choir, with members originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, will perform with the Garden Stake Choir under the direction of Steve Ball accompanied by Spencer Davis. All are welcome.

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

Warming center volunteers sought — Volunteers 18 and older sought to help at warming centers in Provo and unincorporated Utah County during the evening, late night and early morning. The centers are for homeless individuals seeking warmth and place to stay for the night. The centers will be open nightly through April 30. For more information on volunteering, visit https://app.vomo.org/opportunity/warming-center. The centers are also seeking donations of blankets and other supplies. For more information on donations, visit https://bit.ly/49ieJhZ.

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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