Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – June 21
AMERICAN FORK
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” — Timpanogos Community Theater will present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” from June 19 to July 1 at the Valentine Theater. Based on the biblical story of Joseph, the musical follows the journey of a dreamer whose gift of prophecy sets him apart from his jealous brothers. Special nights include Calypso Night on June 21, French Beret Night on June 26 and Closing Night – Joseph’s Coat Night on July 1. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://timpanogosarts.org/tickets-for-joseph-2025.
Register to perform at “American Fork’s Got Talent” — Applications are now open for “American Fork’s Got Talent” at Steel Days. All local talent is encouraged to apply and participants will receive a fun gift bag at the close of the show with items from local arts groups and businesses. For more information, please visit https://forms.gle/jTcKS1ey7LhS9j7a9.
Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library:June 23: Family Night at the Library: AF Police Department at 6 p.m. Meet the police K-9 unit and therapy dog and learn how these amazing dogs are trained and help in the community. June 24: Crafternoon for tweens at 1 p.m. Explore new crafts, experiment with cool materials and create awesome projects. Register online. June 25: Robotics Programming Workshop at 1 p.m. for 8 to 10 year olds and 2 p.m. for 11 to 12 year olds. Register online. June 26: Adult Writer’s Club-Advanced at 7 p.m. Refine your creative writing, receive help editing with peer review and connect with other writers. June 26: Tips and Tricks for Digital Health with Children at 7 p.m. Learn how to safeguard your children win the digital world, set healthy boundaries and guide them online. June 27: The Vanishing Portrait Mystery Party for teens at 6 p.m. Join a team of teen detectives after library hours to solve riddles, decode clues and uncover secrets. Snacks provided. Online registration encouraged but not required. July 4: Library closed for Independence Day.
CEDAR HILLS
Bowling lessons — Cedar Hills Recreation, in partnership with Jack & Jill Lanes, offers bowling lessons for boys and girls from kindergarten to 12th grade. Six weekly lessons with two games, instruction and shoe rental are included in the $55 registration fee. 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.
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: June 21: The Writer’s Guild for teens at 3 p.m. Teen writers are encouraged to bring their pieces to get peer feedback and provide feedback to other teen writers. June 24: Book Swap for adults at 7 p.m. Swap your gently used books for something new. Up to 10 books may be swapped. June 26: Teen Movie Night: “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” at 6 p.m. Cosplay welcome. Popcorn provided. June 30: Grassroots Shakespeare: “The Comedy of Errors” at 7 p.m. at Lions Park.
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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