Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – April 18
AMERICAN FORK
“The Fantasticks” — Timp Arts Theater presents the musical “The Fantasticks,” featuring story of a boy, a girl, and their two parents trying to keep them apart, from April 16 to April 25 at the Valentine Theater. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://timparts.com/events-archives/the-fantasticks-musical.
Upcoming events at the American Fork Library —April 18: Afternoon Tea for ages 15 and up at 1 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon tea with author Julie Daines. Best dress please and costumes are welcome. Register online. April 20: Teen Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Monthly challenges given. April 20: Gardening: Colorful Pots for adults at 7 p.m. April 20: Family Night at 7 p.m. A special storytime to celebrate National Library Week and “Find Your Joy.” April 21: Family Yoga at 6:30 p.m. Bring a mat to this beginner-friendly yoga class. April 23: Lego Lab for elementary-aged children and caregivers at 3:30 p.m. April 23: Paint Night for adults at 6:30 p.m. An instructor guides participants through creating their own masterpieces. Register online. April 23: Adult Writer’s Club-Advanced at 7 p.m. All writers welcome. April 27: Teen Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. Monthly challenges given. April 27: Sensory Playtime for families at 6 p.m. Activities designed to support different sensory needs. Register online. April 28: Break a Record for teens at 4:30 p.m. Try to break 10 world records in an hour. Register online. April 28: Adult Yoga at 7 p.m. No experience needed. Bring your own mat.
CEDAR HILLS
Family Festival Pickleball Tournament — Registration is open through May 31 or until full for the annual pickleball tournament set for June 3-6 at Harvey Park. Events include singles and doubles for both men and women, junior doubles and mixed doubles for levels 3.0 to 5.0. For more information and to register, visit https://www.cedarhillsutah.gov/page/pickleball-tournament-ff.
Junior Golf Camps — Registration is open for junior golf camps to help junior golfers from ages 8 to 17 to improve fundamentals, short game skills and course confidence. Sessions at Cedar Hills Golf Club are set for throughout June and people may select one week or multiple weeks. For more information and to register, visit https://www.cedarhillsutah.gov/o/cch/page/junior-golf-camp.
T-Ball and Coach Pitch Baseball — Registration is open for T-Ball and Coach Pitch Baseball. T-Ball is a great way to introduce 4- and 5-year-olds to the game of baseball. Coach Pitch is the next league after T-Ball. Both leagues will play twice weekly and every child bats every inning. Each league is also seeking volunteer parent coaches. For more information, visit https://www.cedarhillsutah.gov/o/cch/page/youth-recreation.
Summer Sports Camp — Cedar Hills’ summer sports camp offers an opportunity to set the tone for a lifetime of athletic enjoyment for children ages 5 to 12 at Harvey Park. The camp will focus on a different sport each day including soccer, basketball, flag football and field games. For more information, visit https://www.cedarhillsutah.gov/o/cch/page/sports-camp.
Bowling — Cedar Hills Recreation and Jack & Jill Lanes offer 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, visit https://www.cedarhillsutah.gov/o/cch/page/youth-recreation.
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.
PLEASANT GROVE
“Lamb of God” musical — Vivace Youth Orchestras will perform Rob Gardner’s “The Lamb of God” on April 18 and 19 at the Latter-day Saints meeting house at 1176 N 730 North in Pleasant Grove. This musical portrays the final days of the life of Jesus and his resurrection. Admission is free.
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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