Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – Sept. 17 | News, Sports, Jobs – Daily Herald
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AMERICAN FORK
“Little Shop of Horrors” — Timpanogos Community Theater will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” — the sci-fi hit about a man-eating plant — from Oct. 7 to 22 at the Valentine Theater. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at http://americanforkarts.com/theater-tickets.
Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library: Sept. 19: Inflation-Proof Your Budget at 6 p.m. The USU Extension will discuss foolproof strategies to fight back against inflation. Sept. 22: Health Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. The Utah County Health Department will bring together community resources to help with mental and physical health. Sept. 27: Book Launch Party with Jared Quan for “Lifted: Adventures in Ridesharing” at 7 p.m. Sept. 27: Beginner Yoga at 7:30 p.m. for adults. Please bring your own mat.
Storytime — The American Fork Library is offering storytimes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Toddler Tales will be at 10 a.m., followed by Preschool Pals at 11 a.m. Preschool Palls will also be offered as a Zoom Storytime at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Register at https://aflibrary.eventbrite.com.
CEDAR HILLS
Vinyasa Yoga (mixed level) — Join Kristen Rutter at 9 a.m. every Wednesday at the Cedar Hills Recreation Center for a dynamic practice that unites body, mind and breath. Bring your own mat, strap and block (a limited number is available to borrow).
HIGH Fitness classes — This weekly class takes aerobics to the next level by combining modern fitness techniques, such as HIIT, plyometics, and intervals of strength and cardio with music. Classes are currently at 6 a.m. Mondays at the Cedar Hills Recreation Center. The drop-in rate is $5 and punch cards can be purchased at a discount. Social distancing will be in effect. For more information, visit http://www.cedarhills.org/highfit.
Get HIGH with Dax — HIGH fitness classes will be offered twice weekly at the Cedar Hills Recreation Center — at 6 a.m. on Thursdays and a kids class for ages 6 to 16 at 4:15 p.m. on Fridays. The drop-in rate for the Thursday class is $3.50 while the Friday class is free. Social distancing will be in effect.
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 — The Orem Chorale has started its new season. It is a non-audition community choir who loves to sing a variety of beautiful, uplifting music and share it with the community. The public is invited to join the group. It meets at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays in the choral room at Orem High School. For more information, visit http://oremchorale.com.
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
Girl Scouts new member event — Explore Girl Scouts: A New Member Sign-up Event is set for 5 or 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, in Room 201 of the Provo City Library. Girls in grades K-3 and a caregiver are invited to learn about opportunities to get involved in their community. Participants can sample a free, hands-on activity from one of the Girl Scouts’ four program pillars including life skills, STEM, outdoors and entrepreneurship. They may also discuss ways to participate — either as an individually registered Girl Scout, joining an existing troop or starting a new troop. Girls unable to attend may join anytime at http://gsutah.org.
Mental health support groups — NAMI Utah offers free online support groups and classes for adults living with mental health conditions and for family members of loved ones living with mental health conditions. For more information, contact Christene Finch, state programs coordinator for NAMI Utah at christene@namiut.org.
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
Recreation news — Sept. 20: Jr. Wrestling early registration ends (pre-K to grade 6). Sept. 27: Fall Session Little Hoopsters Basketball early registration ends (grades 1-2). Sept. 27: Jr. Wrestling registration deadline (pre-K to grade 6). Sept. 29: Wicked Pickle Pickleball Tournament entry deadline. Oct. 4: Little Hoopsters registration deadline (grades 1-2). Oct. 6: Youth Basketball early registration ends (grades 3-8). Oct. 11: Men’s Basketball League early registration ends. For more information, see http://spanishfork.org or call Spanish Fork Recreation at (801) 804-4600.
UTAH COUNTY
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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