Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – May 10
AMERICAN FORK
“Footloose Youth Edition” auditions — Timpanogos Youth Theater will hold auditions for 8 to 18 years olds for “Footloose Youth Edition” as part of its Summer Workshop on May 10. Performances are set for July 21-23. For more information and to sign up for an audition time, visit https://timpanogosarts.org/timpanogos-youth-theater. Registration information is also available on the same site for the “Winnie the Pooh” mini musical camps, set for July 7-11 or July 14-18.
Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library: May 12: Teen Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Teen writers of all genres welcome. Monthly challenges given. May 15: Adult Writer’s Club-Beginners at 7 p.m. Learn the basics of creative writing and storytelling. May 19: Teen Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Teen writers of all genres welcome. Monthly challenges given. May 22: Adult Writer’s Club-Advanced at 7 p.m. Refine your creative writing, receive help editing with peer review and connect with other writers. May 26: Library closed for Memorial Day. May 29: Paint Night for ages 16 and up at 6:30 p.m. Unleash your inner artist. Register online. May 29: Adult Writer’s Club-Beginners at 7 p.m. Learn the basics of creative writing and storytelling. May 31: Mess-tival: Summer Reading Kickoff for families at 11 a.m. Drop in anytime during a 90-minute program for activities around the Summer Reading theme — Color Our World.
CEDAR HILLS
T-Ball and Coach Pitch Baseball late registration — Late registration for T-Ball and Coach Pitch Baseball is open until Sunday, May 11. T-Ball introduces 4- and 5-year-old children to baseball with a weekly or twice-weekly league from June 10 to July 24, while Coach Pitch Softball is the next, twice-weekly league after T-Ball from June 10 to July 17. To register, visit https://cedarhillsrec.activityreg.com.
Family Festival registration — Sign-up information is available for Family Festival 2025, set for May 31 to June 7. Registration is open for participating in the parade, the Pickleball Tournament, being a vendor, volunteering and more. Information is available at http://www.cedarhills.org/o/cch/page/family-festival. Volunteers are also being sought throughout the event. Sign-up information is available at https://bit.ly/4m52hZb.
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.
Cedar Hills Slugger Tournament — This four-person, 18-hole scramble is set for Thursday, June 5, at Cedar Hills Golf Club. The cost is $560 per team and includes food, Nike product credit and a closest to hole contest on all par 3s. To register, call 801-796-1705.
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.
OREM
Orem Chorale summer concert — The Orem Chorale will perform its outdoor summer concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 16, at University Place. Bring chairs and family.
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
Discussion on Pony Express — For the Utah Valley Historical Society’s final meeting ahead of summer break, Patrick Hearty will discuss early communication, focusing on the Pony Express, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, in Room 201 at the Provo City Library. Hearty, a retired chemist, had his interest in the Pony Express fired by the service’s centennial in 1960. He has been a member of the National Pony Express Association since 1978 and has served as president for the Utah Division and national group.
Events at the Provo City Library — Here are some upcoming events at the Provo City Library: May 12: Homeschool Fair from 2-3 p.m. Learn about homeschool resources from local community groups. May 12: Trivia Night for ages 16 and up at 7 p.m. Test your general knowledge and compete for prizes. Register online. May 12: Author Event with Ann Dee Ellis at 7 p.m. Ellis will give a short presentation about “This Cookie Will Change Your Life,” a middle grade story about five kids who meet at the Provo Library and decide to have a cookie sale. There will also be writing prompts, copies of the book for sale and cookies. Register online. May 13: Family Yoga at 6 p.m. All abilities are welcome and mats are available to borrow. Register online. May 13: Adult All Abilities Yoga at 7 p.m. All abilities are welcome and mats are available to borrow. Register online. May 13: Senior Book Club: Chains at 1 p.m. at the Provo Rec Center. May 15: Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Any experience level is welcome to join teen-run mini-campaigns or a tutorial campaign for beginners. May 16: Come Play Board Games from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Come try a number of new games from a sizable collection. May 17: The Writer’s Guild at 3 p.m. Teen writers are encouraged to bring their pieces to get peer feedback and provide feedback to others. May 19: Grassroots Shakespeare: Midsummer from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join the library for an engaging performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Bring blankets to sit on. May 20: Ballroom Book Sale from noon to 8 p.m. Most materials are $2 or less. May 21: Ballroom Book Sale (Super Sale) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come to a special sale with deep discounts.
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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