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Show DAILY B2 HERALD Thursday. April 30. 2009 UTAH VALLEY DIGEST Join our new community Web sites at OurTowns.heraldextra.com AMERICAN FORK v t v rr-fTV-- '77 r-- -- L r -.'w ' I MARK Shelie Hale right and her daughter Kaitlin clean up the American Fork Amphitheater on Friday in JOHNSTONDaily Herald preparation for the closing concert of the city's Volunteer Week on Saturday. City optimistic for future volunteer weeks despite low turnout Barbara Christiansen "It was a very successful week," said. "I think the highlight pfythe week was the planting of all the trees that Mr. Kent Gunderson dorainy week in April nated. We had lots of good particididn t dampen organizers' spirits during pation, especially from youth groups American Fork's first and those of young adult age." Those trees were planted in city Volunteer Week. Despite a somewhat parks on Friday and Saturday. Thompson thanked Miss Ameridisappointing turnout at some of the activities, city officials plan on doing can Fork for her efforts in planning the event again and making it an an- the week's events. "We had Kaitlin Hale, Miss nual one. American Fork, spearhead many of "We plan on doing this again," said chief of staff Melanie Marsh. "I the activities," he said. "She and her believe the weather was one big fac- friends did a great job." Hale said she loves the spirit of tor in the low turnout at some of the activities on Saturday." volunteering and plans on working Those events included a 5K race, with the program next year, even blood drive, tree planting in city though her reign will be finished by parks and a concert in the evening. then. "We are going to do it every year "Those that participated in the 5K race had an enjoyable time," Marsh and make it a tradition," she said. "We have got a basic skeleton of said. week down. Hopefully people the said Heber Thompson Mayor who participated this year will the tree planting was one of his come next year. It is something favorite events. DAILY ie HERALD A believe the weather was one big factor in the low turnout at some of the "I activities on Saturday." Melanie Marsh chief of staff we can build on." She agreed that those who participated enjoyed it. "The ones who did come had a good time," she said. "The grand prize winners of the 5K race were a husband and wife. They each received a $25 gift card to LaVigna. They can take each other out to dinner." "The race went well," she said. "It included a boot camp from the Fitness Center." Part of the week's activities included a cleanup of the Amphitheater at Quail Cove, which was planned as the site of the Saturday evening thank you concert. Because of the rain, that event was moved to the Senior Citizen Center, but Hale said it was good to get the amphitheater clean. "The performances by David Osmond and Lyndsi Bromley were stellar," Marsh said of the concert. The week began on April 21 with a kickoff by speaker Laura Ingham of Valley Mental Health. After her address, those in attendance could visit booths set up to offer information about volunteer opportunities in different organizations, in the city and in other areas. "I know the American Cancer Society got some people involved with their activities," Hale said. "Also Equity in Education and Project Read. I was happy with it." Marsh agreed. "Ingham gave a very motivational speech on volunteering," she said. "It was inspiring and encouraged people to get involved with something they have a passion for." Marsh offered thanks to Hale and the sponsors. "I would like to thank Miss American Fork Kaitlin Hale for getting Volunteer Week started," she said. "I also want to thank all the sponsors: Rocky Mountain Power, Costco, 26.2 Running Company, Home Depot. Lastly and most importantly, I want to thank all the volunteers who serve in our community." Thompson also thanked the many volunteers. "I am continually amazed at the volunteer spirit that exists in American Fork," he said. "I think Volunteer Week was a very successful week." Hale had the same opinion. "I wanted to help one person at least," she said. "Definitely more than one person was helped. I consider it a success." T AEZERICAN FORK ist Art show features local artDuring the month of May the artwork of American Fork resident Lynerte Seiter will be featured at Utah Arts Alliance in a show entitled "Around the World." Seiter will show some of her works featuring scenes from Russia, Germany, Norway and Italy as well as from the states of Maine, California and Arizona. The show will be at 127 S. Main St., Salt Lake City. The show will run from May 0 with an opening reception May 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. CEDAR FORT Bookmobile The Bookmobile will visit Cedar Valley Elementary School today from 10:30 a.m. to noon. CEDAR HILLS Cedar Water Quality Hills's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is currently available for public review. This report is designed to inform consumers about the quality of the water and services that the city delivers every day. Copies of the report are available on the city's Web site www.cedarhills.org, go to ResidentsWater Quality, or upon request at the city offices. Questions about this report may be directed to the city's Public Works director at (801) ext. 202. 785-966- HIGHLAND Youth camps Highland is sponsoring several camps for children and youth during the summer. Signups begin May 4 and may be done through highlandcity.org. Storytelling Festival Summer from 9 a.m. Camp: June 22-2-6 to noon. For more informaMore tion, call (801) details coming soon. Online registration starts at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 4. Registration is online through XPress Bill Pay. Youth Musical Theater Summer Camp: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from June 8 to July 18. The rehearsal times will be 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Performance dates are July 17 and 18. For more informaOnline tion call (801) registration starts at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 4 Registration is online through XPress Bill Pay. Youth Poetry Summer Camp: There will be small classes, 756-866- 756-794- 4. personal writing instruction, and students may leave with a professional-lookinpoetry portfolios, and do it all in a g period. Classes are one hour, Mon two-wee- k day, Wednesday and Friday and cost $45 for the entire day they will present evening shows at 7 p.m. session. Classes will be held at the City Hall Conference Room B. Three two-wee- ar six-cla- Track meet The Willow-cree- k Middle School track sessions will run June June team will participate in the and July There is track events at Alpine Days something for every age. There today and Friday at Mountain is a limit of six students per View High School. class. Online registration starts at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 4. The instructor is Rachel First university Chase, a current Englishediting major at BYU. She has commencement been writing award winning In its historic first compoetry and stories since she mencement as a university and was 12 and is currently workthe institution's largest to date, ing on publishing her first Utah Valley University is pronovel. Class Information: jected to award 3,743 degrees and certificates at its 68th I In the Beginning: ages 2 0 Commencement Ceremony on a.m.) A buffet of poetry Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Mcsampling for beginners I Seconds, anyone? ages 2 Kay Center. "The University has under(10-1- 1 a.m.) A second buffet of poetry sampling for beginners gone rapid change, and the time this graduating class has I Heroes in a Nutshell: ages 12 and up (11 a.m. to noon) spent here has been extraordinary," said UVU Interim Epic Poems I Scorn Not the Sonnet ages President Elizabeth Hitch. "The 9 12 and up (Noon to 1 p.m.) academic year has been an exciting and energizWriting Shakespearian-styl- e sonnets ing time and these students Registration is online graduate well prepared to be professionally competent peothrough XPress Bill Pay. ple of integrity who will serve as good stewards of the places in which they live." Dance This year's graduates repreDance concerts students will present a matinee sent 46 states and 11 countries. At the Commencement Cereconcert at Lehi High School mony, a total of 1,967 students today at 9 a.m. Today and Fri OREItt (9-1- 2008-200- unn will receive bachelor degrees, 1,760 will receive associate degrees and 16 will receive one-yecertificates or diplomas. Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints, will be the commencement speaker. Monson and his wife, Frances J. Monson, as well as y university supporter Phyllis Jordan Christensen of Heber City, will be awarded honorary doctorate degrees at the ceremony. Morning convocations will begin at 8 a.m. for the College of Humanities & Social Sciences (McKay Center) and the School of Education (Activity Center), and 8:30 a.m. for University College (Student Center Ballroom). Afternoon convocations begin at 12:30 p.m. for the College of Technology long-tim- e & Computing (McKay Center), College of Science & Health (Activity Center) and School of the Arts (Student Center Ballroom), and 2:30 p.m. for the Woodbury School of Business (McKay Center). . PLEASANT GROVE The Arts Commission Pleasant Grove Arts Commission is seeking volunteers to help with a variety of programs. Discover the rewards of serving your community by offering your hands, skills, great ideas, talents and a willing heart. For more information, visit the Pleasant Grove Library or go to www.pgcity. orgpgarts. You may also contact Wendy Vincent at Dance Company Concert The Pleasant Grove High School Dance Company will perform today and Friday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show will feature a variety of dance styles including jazz, contemporary, lyrical and character. Most of the dance pieces were choreographed by company members. Tickets are available at the door: students $4, adults $5, and family pass $15. hip-ho- Seaman completes basic training Recruit Anthony C. Bradford recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, III The son of Alicia Bradford of Pleasant Grove, and Victor C Bradford of Lehi, Bradford completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety Continued on next page |
