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Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – Jan. 4

By Staff | Jan 4, 2025

AMERICAN FORK

Come sing with Timpanogos Singers and Timpanogos Youth Choirs — Timpanogos Youth Choirs is adding to new choirs starting in January — Ukulele Youth Choir and Hit It! Rhythm, Chime & Percussion Choir. Additionally, Timpanogos Singers is welcoming new vocalists as it prepares for two more concerts in March and April. The singers invite people to see what the group is about at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the TAF Creative Arts Center. For more information, visit https://americanforkarts.com.

Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library: Jan. 6: Teen Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Teen writers of all genres welcome. Monthly challenges given. Jan. 8: Art After School for teens at 4:30 p.m. Participants will be making monogrammed mugs. Enthusiasts of all skill levels welcome. Jan. 9: Family Yoga at 7 p.m. Bring your own mats. Jan. 13: Teen Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Teen writers of all genres welcome. Monthly challenges given. Jan. 13: Pokemon Gym for ages 6-12 at 4 p.m. PokeManiacs are invited to bring their cards to battle, trade and do a fun Pokemon-themed activity. Jan. 15: Coding Club for Teens at 4:30 p.m. This beginner-level class explores coding with the MIT award-winning program Scratch. Space is limited. Register online. Jan. 16: Tips and Tricks for Morning and Bedtime Routines at 7 p.m. Join licensed clinical social worker Carly Schrimpl for a presentation with tips and tricks for routines for children 3 to 17. Jan 16: Adult Writer’s Club at 7:30 p.m. An in-person meeting to discuss questions from online videos, receive help editing and review works in progress. Jan. 20: Library closed.

CEDAR HILLS

Live Christmas tree recycling — Designated areas are available for dropping off live Christmas trees are available through Jan. 5. Locations include Mesquite Soccer Park, Heritage Park and Harvey Park. All attachments must be removed and no other waste is permitted. Flocked and artificial trees will not be accepted.

Ski and Snowboard Club — Registration is still open for Session 2 of the Ski and Snowboard Club for children ages 10 and up. Session 2 consists of three days starting March 15 and will cost $250 for bus, lessons and pass. For more information and 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.

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 

Epiphany Winter Feast and Gala Ball — The Utah Valley Arts and Utah Renaissance Faire invite the public to celebrate the traditional end of the Christmastide Season with the annual Epiphany Feast and Gala Ball at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Historic Provo Courthouse. The event will feature live music, captivating performances from local artists, historical dance lessons, storytelling of the 12 days of Christmas and a live vignette of the visit of the three Magi. Tickets are available at https://utahrenfaire.utahvalleyarts.com.

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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