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Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – Jan. 10

By Staff | Jan 10, 2026

AMERICAN FORK

“Disney’s Camp Rock: The Musical” — Timpanogos Youth Theater will present “Disney’s Camp Rock: The Musical” from Thursday, Jan. 15, to Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Valentine Theater. The musical is a high-energy, family-friendly show with unforgettable music, friendship and discovering your true voice. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://timpanogosarts.org/timpanogos-youth-theater.

Sign up for choirs — Timpanogos Singers and Youth Choirs are now enrolling for January. Join the group for Celtic Crossroads and Broadway Favorites concerts. For Timpanogos Singers, visit https://americanforkarts.com/timpsingers. For youth choirs, visit https://americanforkarts.com/timpanogos-youth-choirs.

Upcoming events at the American Fork Library — Jan. 12: Teen Writer’s Club at 3 p.m. All genres welcome. Monthly challenges given. Jan. 13: Crafternoon for adults at 12:30 p.m. Bring your own projects and materials to craft in a social space. Jan. 13: Mind Matters: Dementia Information Series for adults at 1 p.m. This session features a welcoming space to ask questions and gain helpful insights. Jan. 15: Book Buddies for children reading at a second and third grade level at 4 p.m. This month, the group will be discussing “The Water Horse” by Dick King-Smith. Jan. 15: Teen Creative Collective at 4:30 p.m. This month, the group will have an anime drawing workshop led an experienced manga artist. Jan. 17: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration at 11 a.m. For families participating or finishing the program in the past year. Registration required. Jan. 19: Library closed. Jan. 21: Story Makers for tweens at 4 p.m. Kids will build stories and invent characters through games, prompts and creative activities. Jan. 22: Lego Lab at 3:30 p.m. Elementary school children and their caregivers can let their imagination come to life with Lego bricks. Jan. 22: Teen Coding Lab at 4:30 p.m. No experience required. Register online. Jan. 22: Paint Night for adults at 6:30 p.m. Create your own masterpiece under the guidance of an instructor. Register online. Jan. 22: Adult Writer’s Club-Beginners at 7 p.m. Learn the basics, get feedback and connect with a supportive community.

CEDAR HILLS

Youth theater — Cedar Hills Youth Theater will be performing “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” from March 12-14. Registration opened Dec. 1 and the first class will begin Jan. 1. For more information, visit https://cedarhillsrec.activityreg.com/selectActivity.

Karate — One-hour multi-level classes for people age 6 and older, including adults, will be held Mondays and Wednesdays. The next 10-week session begins Jan. 12. For more information, visit https://cedarhillsrec.activityreg.com/selectActivity.

Ski and Snowboard Club — A self-drive option is open for the Ski and Snowboard Club at Brighton for ages 10 and up. All levels are welcome. Classes are based on skill level and the number of participants Four Saturday classes are included, beginning Feb. 21 and concluding March 14. Each class includes transportation, a two-hour lesson and a night lift pass. For more information, visit https://cedarhillsrec.activityreg.com/selectActivity.

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

Provo Police historical snapshots discussion — The Utah Valley Historical Society will present Provo Police Chief Troy Beebe and his presentation on “The Provo Police Department: Historical Snapshots of Interest” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, in Room 201 at Provo City Library. Beebe will share stories from the privately published collection of police officers’ memoirs held by the Police Department. This event is free and open to the public.

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

Volunteers sought to help at warming centers — Community Action Services is seeking volunteers ages 18 and older to support warming center for the homeless each night. Volunteers will help with set-up and clean up, safety and security, and provide friendship and fellowship under the supervision of trained staff. Shifts run from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 12:30 a.m. to 5 a.m.; and 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Volunteers must sign up for one or more shifts and complete online and in-person training modules. For more information and to sign-up, visit https://app.vomo.org/opportunity/warming-center.

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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