Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library: Sept. 18: Teen Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Teen writers of all genres welcome. Monthly challenges given. Sept. 18: Teen Coding Club at 4:30 p.m. Learn coding the fun way with Scratch. No experience required. Sept. 18: Adult Writer’s Club – Beginners at 7 p.m. Learn the basics of creative writing and storytelling. Sept. 22: Teen Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Teen writers of all genres welcome. Monthly challenges given. Sept. 25: Adult Writer’s Club – Advanced at 7 p.m. Refine your creative writing, receive help editing with peer review. Sept. 29: Teen Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Teen writers of all genres welcome. Monthly challenges given. Sept. 30: Creative Writing Workshop: Sensory Detail for adults at 6:30 p.m. Learn from Kimberly Lauren how to add vivid sensory details to your story.

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.

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: Sept. 13: Author Event: Amanda & Kolton Rackham at 3 p.m. Join the Rackhams as they reflect on their 3,000-mile journey on foot and how it became a book called “Walk to Life.” Register online. Sept. 15: Mad Science: Spin, Pop, Boom! at 6 p.m. on Bring your family for this energetic, interactive show. Register online. Sept. 15: Adult/Teen All-Levels Yoga at 7 p.m. Mats available to borrow. Register online. Sept. 16: Author Event: Julie Berry at 6 p.m. Join Julie Berry for the release of her new book, “If Looks Could Kill,” followed by a book signing. Register online. Sept. 17: Learn It: Building Loving Connected Relationships at 7 p.m. Actually Connect Counseling will teach how to understand and express your needs to help your relationship grow stronger and healthier. Register online. Sept. 20: The Writer’s Guild for teens at 3 p.m. Teen writers are encouraged to bring their pieces to get peer feedback. Sept. 22: “Trolls World Tour” movie night and craft at 7 p.m. Come watch the film and make a paper doll troll craft. Sept. 23: Learn It: Heart Health at 7 p.m. Learn of the signs of hypertension and heart disease. Register online. Sept. 24: Learn It: Morse Code Bracelets at 7 p.m. Learn how to make a beaded bracelet using Morse Code. Registration required. Sept. 27: Pumpkin Painting at noon. Fall into the season with some relaxing pumpkin painting. Registration required. Sept. 27: Regency Tea at 2 p.m. Join author Sarah Eden at this party for lovers of Regency romance, tiny treats and tea. Ticket sales for library cardholders begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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.

SPANISH FORK

The 9/11 Project — The Major Brent Taylor Foundation is presenting “The 9/11 Project” a multi-day event concluding Saturday, Sept. 13, at Spanish Fork Fairgrounds to honor the heroes of 9/11. Events include an interactive exhibit showing a timeline around the events of Sept. 11, 2001, a community resource fair, a touch-a-truck exhibit, education opportunities and a career fair. For more information, please visit https://majorbrenttaylor.com.

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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