Timpanogos Singers & Youth Choirs — Timpanogos Singers, Timpanogos Youth Choir, and Ukulele Youth Choir begin Aug. 19. Information for adults is available at https://americanforkarts.com/timpsingers. Information for youth is available at https://americanforkarts.com/timpanogos-youth-choirs.

Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library: Aug. 11: Teen Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Teen writers of all genres welcome. Monthly challenges given. Aug. 14: Adult Writer’s Club – Advanced at 7 p.m. Refine your creative writing, receive help editing with peer review and connect with other writers. Aug. 16: FantaSci Con for all ages from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join the library for a celebration of fandom with workshops, vendors, games and cosplay contests. Game tournaments require online registration. Aug. 18: Teen Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Teen writers of all genres welcome. Monthly challenges given. Aug. 21: Adult Writer’s Club – Beginners at 7 p.m. Learn the basics of creative writing and storytelling. Aug. 23: Maker’s Table for ages 18 and older from noon to 4 p.m. Step into your creativity with artist April Terry as your guide. Register online. Aug. 25: Teen Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Teen writers of all genres welcome. Monthly challenges given.

CEDAR HILLS

Karate — One-hour classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays for different levels and ages 6 and up, including adults. The class combines essential basics — traditional karate drills, basic tumbling and basic self-defense. For more information or to register, visit https://cedarhillsrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs.

Youth theater — Cedar Hills Youth Theater announces its upcoming production of “The Secret Garden.” Tuition includes 12 weekly classes, rehearsals and performances. Classes start Aug. 14. For more information or to register, visit https://cedarhillsrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs.

Fall youth soccer — Registration is open for youth soccer leagues, including tot soccer and K-2. Parents are encouraged to coach, if possible. Non-residents are welcome at no additional cost. For more information or to register, visit https://cedarhillsrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs.

Fall youth flag football — Registration is open for youth flag football, including for second to ninth grades and adaptive flag football for children from 8 to 12 years old with intellectual disabilities. 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.

MONA

Utah Renaissance Faire — Utah Valley Arts announces its 13th annual Utah Renaissance Fair on Friday, Aug. 22, and Saturday, Aug. 23, at Young Living Farms. Many artisans will present their crafts and skills. Food vendors will also have food and merchandise for purchase. Admission is $18 for adults in advance, $13 for youth ages 7 to 18, children 6 and under are free. Tickets are $20 at the gate. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://utahrenfaire.org.

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

Events at the Provo City Library — Here are some upcoming events at the Provo City Library: Aug. 9: Farmers Market Booth from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pioneer Park. Aug. 9: Craft Supply Swap from noon to 1:30 p.m. Bring excess supplies in good condition to share. Please don’t bring any high-value items. Registration preferred. Aug. 11: The Library Rocks! from 6 to 8 p.m. Come decorate a rock to add to the library’s rock garden. Aug. 11: Trivia Night for adults at 7 p.m. Test your general knowledge. Bring a group of five to eight friends or join a group. Register online. Aug. 12: Senior Book Club: The Nature Fix at 1 p.m. at the Provo Rec Center. Aug. 12: Family Yoga at 6 p.m. All ages and abilities welcome. Mats provided upon request. Register online. Aug. 12: Adult All Abilities Yoga at 7 p.m. Mats available to borrow. Register online. Aug. 12: Learn It: Creating Smoother Routines for Children at 7 p.m. Register online. Aug. 13: Basic Audio Production at 7 p.m. Get to know the library’s audio equipment. Aug. 14: Teen Movie Night: Incredibles at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15: Come Play Board Games for adults from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The library will provide the games, you provide the players. Aug. 16: The Writer’s Guild at 3 p.m. Teen writers are encouraged to bring their pieces to get peer feedback and provide feedback to other writers. Aug. 19: Craft and Chat: Learn Crochet for adults at 6 p.m. Bring a project to work on as you chat with fellow crafters. Register online. Aug. 21: Blood Drive: Battle of the Badges from 1 to 7 p.m. Make an appointment to give blood and choose a side — firefighters or police officers. Aug. 23: Farmers Market Booth from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pioneer Park. Aug. 25: Ballroom Book Sale from noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 26: Ballroom Book Sale Super Sale from noon to 3 p.m.

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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