SANPETE COUNTY– Activities on the community calendar for the month of April are as follows:

Sanpete Pantry changes

Some of the rules and regulations have changed at the Sanpete County Food Pantry in Mt. Pleasant for 2014. Visits are by appointment only. Clients must meet the income criteria, bring a photo ID, proof of income, proof of address (utility bill) or a workforce services statement. Appointments can be made every 30 days. Contact Food Pantry at 462-3006.

Medical Reserve Corps volunteers

Volunteer applications are now being accepted for the Central Utah Medical Reserve Corps. This program is sponsored by the Central Utah Public Health Department and has the objective of having a Medical Reserve Corps that will cover the six-county area. MRC units train and organize medical professionals and others who volunteer for emergencies. Volunteer applications can be picked up at any CUPH office.

Star Spangled Banner auditions

Anyone interested in performing the “Star Spangled Banner” during the 2014 Mormon Miracle Pageant are encouraged to obtain a copy of the pre-recorded orchestral version of the song from a committee member, make your own recording using the pre-recorded accompaniment, and submit your entry to: Barbara Barton, 30 East 300 South, Manti, UT 84642. Include your name, phone#, short biography, publicity photo, and pre-recorded orchestral CD along with your recording by April 24. For more information or questions contact Barbara Barton, (435) 835-2021; or Gay Bastian, (435) 528-3543.

April 17-19

7:30 p.m., Snow College production of ‘Blithe Spirit,’ in the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets available at the box office.

April 17

10:15 a.m., Great Utah ShakeOut. This is the time to drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk and hold on while practicing for a fake earthquake. This is also a good time to review food storage and contact a child’s school to learn about reunification procedures. Follow the ShakeOut on Twitter @UtahShakeOut and on Facebook.com/UtahShakeOut. Contact Sanpete County Sheriff at 835-2191.

1 p.m., Brook Larsen with the Division of Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will be at the health clinic scheduled to be held at the Mt. Pleasant Senior Center. The public is welcome to attend.

1 p.m., Low Vision Services in Ephraim. Do you or a loved one have low vision problems? A representative from Rocky Mountain Low Vision Services will be at the Ephraim Senior Citizens Center, 75 North 100 West, following lunch. Come and see the latest technology available to aid and support visual abilities. Sponsored by the Utah Council of the Blind and Ability First Utah. Contact: Dixie at 835-4266.

April 17-19

6:30 p.m., North Sanpete High Drama is presenting Charley’s Aunt. Doors open at 6:30 and the curtain rises at 7 pm. Pre-sale tickets for a discount at the high school or regular price at the door.

April 18

Mozart’s Solemn Vespers, Spring City LDS Ward. Admission free. Join the Snow College A Cappella Choir and Cadence in an evening of sacred choral music, featuring the masterwork Vesperae Solennes de Confessore (Solemn Vespers) by W. A. Mozart. Free to attend. Contact: Sherry Nielson at 283-7472.

April 19

6:30-8:3- a.m., Come and join the fun and walk or run the Palisade 5K with your family and friends. Entry fee includes a t-shirt and a chance to run/walk a course around the park and the lake. Registration will be at the park Entrance Station starting at 6:30 a.m. and the race will start at 7 a.m.

April 21

7 p.m., Manti Theatre presents ‘The Hanging of El Bandito;’ Juanito Bandito and his outlaws are at it again. Tickets are available at the door. Contact Manti High School at 835-2281.

7:30 p.m., Music in Motion; Snow College ballroom company review. Eccles Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets available at the door.

April 24, 25

7:30 p.m., Let it Be: 50 Years with the Beatles. Snow College department of dance and music join forces in celebration of fun with the Fab Four. Eccles Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets available at the door.

April 26

6:30-8:30 a.m., Come and join the fun and walk or run the Palisade 5K with your family and friends. Entry fee includes a t-shirt and a chance to run/walk a course around the park and the lake. Registration will be at the park Entrance Station starting at 6:30 a.m. and the race will start at 7 a.m.

7 a.m., register for Fallen Hero’s 5k and Yard Sale. 5K RACE/WALK/RUN- Where: Manti City Park. race will start at 8:00 am. – There will be fun prizes for winners – YARD SALE- Where: Manti City Park from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. CAUSE- All proceeds will be donated to Fallen Hero’s Dream Ride Come help us raise awareness of our Heroes, and support to the children of our Fallen Heroes!

9 a.m.-5 p.m., Manti Family History Fair will be at The Manti Stake Center located at 555 East Union. It is not necessary to register, if you have trouble using a computer. If you do register, go to lds.org/familyhistoryday. You will need an e-mail. Classes for ages 12+ will be offered. This event is free. Contact: Charlene Fjerstad at 435-835-4852.

10 a.m., Drip Irrigation -Water Conservation garden workshop at Horseshoe Mountain Home Center, Mt. Pleasant. Contact 462-0100.

12 p.m., annual Manti/Sterling Old Folks party, Red Church in Manti. Everyone over age 65 is welcome to attend. Bring silverware. Program and lunch provided.

7 p.m., Ephraim Institute of Religion announces Arise Choir Spring Concert, “I Believe in Christ,” Eccles Center for the Performing Arts. Concert for the entire family. Free to attend.

MMP signups

Change in Mormon Miracle Pageant Sign-up date The 48th season of the Mormon Miracle Pageant will be performed in Manti June 19th through June 28th except for Sunday and Monday. There is an important date change for cast and crew sign-ups. Instead of March 1, online sign-ups for the Pageant will begin May 1. For more information, go to mormonmiracle.org. Contact: Pageant at 835-3000

Emergency preparedness classes

6:30 p.m., Emergency preparation classes will be held at the Spring City Hall the third Sunday of each month at the Spring City Hall. Classes will last approximately 90 minutes and is free of charge. For general questions contact: J.C. Anderson at 801-377-0773

IRS tax provision info

IRS Tax Provisions info is available at irs.gov/aca to educate individuals/businesses on how the health care law may affect them. There are three pages on three sections: explanation of tax benefits, responsibilities for individuals/families, employers and other organizations, featuring links and information for each group. Visit the Web site for more info. Contact 1-602-636-9595.

Old refrigerators

Rocky Mountain Power is offering a $30 cash incentive when people recycle an old refrigerator or freezer. The service is available to anyone in the communities served by Rocky Mountain Power in Utah. They also offer free pickup of fridge or freezer. According to Rocky Mountain Power a 25-year-old fridge uses up to 1,400 kilowatt-hours annually, while a new one only uses between 400 and 500 kilowatt-hours.

AA meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet every week at the following locations and times: Sundays, 10 a.m., upstairs of Mt. Pleasant Recreation Center; 10 N. State, Mt. Pleasant (also Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. at this location); Mondays, 8 p.m., Central Utah Counseling Center, 390 W. 100 North, Ephraim (also Thursdays at 8 p.m. at this location). Anyone interested in Alanon/Alateen fellowship for those whose lives have been affected by alcoholic behavior are encouraged to contact Central Utah Counseling Center, 390 W. 100 North, Ephraim. Contact: Sam at 262-1188.

Disabled Veterans

The Disabled American Veterans provides free van transportation to the George E. Wahlen Medical Center in Salt Lake City for veterans with medical appointments from Richfield and Sanpete County. Call for more information. Contact David Powell at 1-800-613-4012 ext.2003.

Indoor Winter 3-D League

6:30-9 p.m. Arapeen Archery’s Indoor Winter 3-D League; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; through the end of February; 505 W. 100 North, Ephraim. Contact: Colton Hamilton at 340-0958.

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