City & Community Events

Youth Theater
Annie, Junior
April 3, 4 & 7
7:00 PM
American Fork Junior High
1120 N. 20 W.
Tickets $2.00

"Annie" is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York Orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. In one funny, tuneful adventure after another, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil plans, befriends President Franklin D Roosevelt and finds a new home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks and the lovable mutt, Sandy. This heartwarming show is a sure crowd-pleaser for the whole family. Tickets will be available from cast members and at the door. For more information please call Judy @785-2059

National Infant Immunization Week
The Utah County Health Department (UCHD), with the help of the Utah National Guard, will be encouraging families to Arm Yourself Against Disease during National Infant Immunization Week, April 21st to 25th. On Tuesday, April 22nd, the UCHD will hold a special health fair with exhibits from the Utah National Guard, games, drawings for bikes and other prizes, and displays for kids ages up to age 5. The fair will be held at the Utah County Health and Justice Building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. For more details, go to www.UtahCountyHealth.org or call 851-7025.

Why my booster seat is cool
Utah County Health Department Announces…
…the “Why my booster seat is cool!” essay contest for children 5 to 12 years old. The new booster seat law, which goes into effect May 5, 2008, requires all children up to age 8 to sit in a booster seat. “Why my booster seat is cool!” campaign asks participants to explain why they think their booster seat is neat. The essay can explain features, safety, personal reasons, etc. We are asking that children write a one page essay answering the question “Why my booster seat is cool” for your grade group and attach it to the entry form. There will be three (3) essay winners from each grade group that will be chosen and notified on April 28, 2008. Entry forms can be found online at www.co.utah.ut.us and are due no later than April 26th. The Grand Prize award will be an air hockey table provided by RC Willey, Second Prize will be a scooter and helmet provided by Life Skills Nutritional, and Third Prize will be a Dream Castle gift package, Pier 49 Pizza coupon.


Come see the Utah Department of Transportation’s final design of the East-West Connector
Final Design Public Open House
Thursday, April 10
5-7 p.m.
Snow Springs Elementary School
850 S. 1700 West, Lehi

For the past several months, UDOT has listened to public input and studied the transportation needs and impacts of a new east-west roadway/transit corridor in northwestern Utah County between Redwood Road and I-15.

UDOT has studied a number of alternative solutions. On April 10, the East-West Connector team will hold an open house to show the public the final design, what the next steps will be and provide a final opportunity to comment on the design and the environmental study.

To comment on the East-West Study e-mail ewconnector@utah.gov, call (801) 753-7344 or visit the project Web site at www.udot.utah.gov/ewconnector.

The Garden of Hope Women's Health Fair
PROVO, UTAH (March 13, 2007) - - The Utah County Health Department's (UCHD) annual women's health fair, "The Garden of Hope," will once again offer fun and free services to all women between the ages of 40-64.

"This is an annual tradition for women in Utah County," said Jackie Evans-Black, UCHD bureau director. "Besides the clinics and information displays, there are lots prizes, activities and fun."

Free and low cost services will be provided, including:
- Free Skin Cancer Checks
- Blood Sugar and Oxygen Levels
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Diet and Exercise Information
- Fasting Cholesterol Tests ($21, by appointment, please call 851-7031)
- Health Information
- Body Mass Index
- Vision Screening
- and much more!

This is a special event for women 40-64, so bring your friends and neighbors
and come enjoy some time without your kids or husbands.

The Garden of Hope will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, April 2nd and 3rd at the Utah County Health and Justice Building. It is located at 151 S University Ave, Provo. The health fair will run both days from 8:30 a.m. am to 12 noon. For information or to schedule an appointment, please call 851-7031.

Utah Lake Commission
Awake, Utah Lake! The Utah Lake Commission will be holding public meetings in the next few weeks to introduce the Utah Lake Master Plan project. The meetings will be held in an open-house format to introduce the project, answer questions, and solicit public input on the issues and opportunities the planning project should address. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. in the Lehi Senior Citizen’s Center located at 123 North Center Street, Lehi. A second meeting will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Utah Lake State Park located at 4400 West Center Street, Provo. Members of the Utah Lake Commission, its committees, and the consulting team will be present to discuss the project and answer questions. These meetings will be the first of several opportunities for the public to participate in the development of the Utah Lake Master Plan. We hope you will plan to attend.