May 2012
www.afcity.org
Water Conservation for
Outdoors
American Fork City promotes water conservation. Following are some ways to
ensure more efficient and wise water use:
· Evaluate your residential landscape irrigation plans throughout the watering season, accounting for cooler temperatures, changing weather conditions, varying
soil types, plant materials, and reviewing necessary steps for a healthy lawn.
· Visual test: Irrigate when 30% of the lawn looks wilted. Signs of wilt include
footprints that remain in the grass being made and a dull bluish-gray appearance
to the lawn.
· Water when it’s cooler to reduce evaporation loss.
· Drip irrigation for individual trees, shrubs and even perennials in garden areas.
· Irrigate in several short watering periods called cycling instead of one long period.
· Xeriscape: For turf areas that are difficult to irrigate or receive little use, look at
plant alternatives that take less water.
· Group plants with similar water requirements together and water according to
the plant needs.
· Keeping weeds under control reduces competition for water.
· Use compost to improve soil.
· Clean sidewalks and driveways with a broom rather than from a hose.
· Don’t scalp when you mow the lawn, remove no more than one third of the
blade at a time. Keep your mower set between 2-3 inches.
We encourage our residents to learn all they can about water conservation. To
learn more, visit the Utah Division of Water Resources website at
www.conservewater.utah.gov
Arts Council News
Classes and performances
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Fitness Center News
Bubble Week
Swim Team, Swim Lessons
Babysitting course
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Library News
Teen Thing
Now You Know
Book Week
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Recreation News
Summertime activities
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City News
DUP Museum
Steel Days
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Other News
5K
American Heart Association
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Calendar
Be water-wise in the outdoors! Find ways to conserve, landscape, and maintain
your yard.
American Fork City, as part of its routine budget process, is anticipating approving
an overhead allocation from the water/sewer fund to the general fund.
This allocation is to cover expenditures incurred by the general fund on behalf of
the water/sewer fund.
For more information on city events, please visit www.afcity.org
Upcoming Events
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Mayor James H. Hadfield
Council members
Brad Frost
Dale O. Gunther
Heidi K. Rodeback
Robert E. Shelton
Clark P. Taylor
Arts Council News
Fitness Center News
Children’s Choir “Disney Concert” on May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Junior High. Suggested donation: $3 individuals; $10 family.
Ukulele & Singer/Songwriter Class - Singer/songwriter class Fridays
in May from 4-5 p.m. at the Library. Registration is $45 and is limited to 10 students. Call Ryan at 801-492-6284 or [email protected] for more information.
Quilting is held on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Senior Center basement. Call Carol at 801-763-7978.
Skyline Barbershop Chorus “Back in Time” Concert on May 12 at 7
p.m. at the Junior High. Admission: $8 person, $30 family. Call to
purchase tickets 801-800-6952.
Theatre Auditions for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat” will be on Wednesday, May 30 & Thursday, May 31
from 5 - 9 p.m. Call Marie if you have questions at 801-362-5140.
Timpanogos Chorale - “When Tomorrow Comes - Broadway and
Gospel Songs about Trial and Hope” May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Junior High. Admissions: $5 individuals, $15 families, $3 Sr. Citizens. For more information call 801-885-3409
Visual Arts - Children’s Summer Art Workshops for ages 6 to 8,
June 18 – June 22. Ages 9 to 11, June 25 to 29. Time: 10:30Noon, Fitness Center. Especially for Teens (ages 12 to 15) on
Thursdays, June 14, 21, 28. Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Historic
City Hall. Painting with Passion on Saturdays, June 9 & 16 from 10
a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Fitness Center. Registration fee is $25 for
every class. Call 801-756-3738 or 801-763-3081 for details.
Wasatch Winds - “Let’s Dance” on Monday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at
the High School. Box Office: $2 students, $3 adults,$15 families,
Children under 5 are free. Questions call 801-330-2186
Youth Theatre - “Emperors New Clothes” starting May 1, call Lori
at 801-763-3081 for an audition time. Ages 8 and up. Cost: $150,
Double-casted. Starts July 9 –July 28. Summer Camp – on July 16 –
21 at 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Fitness Center. Ages 8 and up. Cost:
$100. On May 1 register with Lori at 801-763-3081.
There’s always something happening at the Fitness Center!
BUBBLE WEEK will be May 5-9. The pool will be closed from Sat.
– Wed., May 5-9. The Fitness Center will be closed from Mon. Wed., May 7-9. The facility & pool will reopen Thursday, May 10.
HAST Summer League Swim Team Tryouts will be held on May
15, 16 & 17 at 6:30 p.m. To tryout, swimmers must know Freestyle, Backstroke, Side Breathing and swim 25 yards. For more
information, please go to the HAST website at
www.hilltopaquatics.org or pick up a flyer at the Fitness Center.
Red Cross Babysitting course has 2 classes. The 1st class is June
4 & 5 from 1-5 p.m. and the 2nd class is June 6 & 7 from 1-5 p.m.
This is a Red Cross Babysitting Certification that includes a Babysitter's handbook, a CD to help organize the babysitting business, a
first aid kit, bag, certificate, training in basic CPR and First Aid. Participant must be ages 11 to 18 years old in order to attend.
Silver Sneakers exercise classes have started. Yoga Stretch on
Mondays (11 a.m. to noon) and MSROM (Muscular Strength and
Range of Movement) Tuesday & Thursday (10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)
Summer SWIM LESSONS at the Fitness Center are now open!
To register online, please go to www.afcity.org
The Leisure Pool is about to open for a full summer of fun. The
upcoming schedule will be:
May 25: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
May 26 & May 28 (Memorial Day): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
May 29 & 30: FREE Pool Admission Days: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
May 31, June 1 & 2: 12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Come be a part of the Nationally Ranked UTAH TWISTERS All
Star Cheer Team!! No experience necessary. Everyone makes a
squad! For ages 4-19. No 3-day clinics, no judges….just your
coaches instructing and cheering you on! Saturday, May 12 at
AFFC. Pick up your information packet at the Fitness Center or
download at www.utahtwisters.com. Any questions, contact Jobie
Goodro at 801-836-0903 or [email protected]
Library News
Recreation News
TEEN THING
As the days get warmer you may be looking for things to do outside. American Fork Parks and Recreation has many opportunities.
Come enjoy a great evening of AWESOMENESS as you pit your
skills against “A Minute To Win It” games. We meet on Thursday
May 3 in the Gardner Community Room from 7-8 p.m. Ages 11-16.
NOW YOU KNOW @ YOUR LIBRARY
Philip Stewart from the Utah Solar Association will be coming to
talk to us on renewable energy. The Utah Solar Energy Association
was organized to promote the usage of renewable energy with a
focus on solar energy, through education, public outreach, participation in policy development and other activities. Please come
and join us to learn more about solar and how you can use it. This
will be on Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m.
CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK
Visit the Library on May 7, 2012 and celebrate Children's Book
Week with us. Author's David Wiesner and Lane Smith will be featured. Please log on to afcity.org/library to learn more.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
"Dream Big" registration will begin May 29, 2012 and continue
until June 9, 2012. Lots of great stories and activities are being
planned.
-Take a walk or bike ride on the city trail system
-Go to the American Fork Boat Harbor
-Sign up for Tennis Lessons
-Sign up for Golf Lessons
-Sign up for the Skate Camp
-Go and watch a baseball or soccer game at one of your local
parks
-Reserve the Rotary Park pavilion and have a picnic
-Play on one of the many playgrounds located throughout the
city
-Volunteer as a coach or referee for one of our great programs
-Play a round of disc golf at Art Dye
Visit www.afcity.org > recreation for more information on these
and many other great opportunities.
For more information on city events, please visit www.afcity.org
City News
DUP MUSEUM INVITATION
“Nearby History” is a great activity for the summer. The
Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum located in Robinson Park (50
South 100 East) is a great place to start. The museum will open
Friday, June 1st. Museum hours are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. each Monday
and Friday afternoon (with the exception of Steel Days week) during June, July and August. Volunteers will be happy to share the
museum and tour of log homes. Additional times can be arranged by contacting Karen Adams (801-756-3724).
During the 2011 season, the museum hosted 1675 visitors. Be
among those who discover the treasures of American Fork’s museum, historic buildings and monuments.*
The final item to complete on the Fort Wall Memorial project is
the bronze plaque that lists the names of those who lived in the
“Lake City” Fort. Research has been completed and the plaque is
designed; however, there is a remaining balance of $600. If you
could help complete this tribute to early settlers in our community, please make a donation to: American Fork City Offices, 51
East Main, American Fork, Utah 84003. Checks should be payable
to American Fork – Fort Wall Memorial.
*The Sons of Utah Pioneers are working to build a monument
acknowledging Ute Indians who milled flour in this area and
American Fork’s first flour mill builder, Arza Adams. For information on this project, contact Garth Norman (801-756-3112).
GARBAGE PERMIT FOR LANDFILL
Garbage permits are available free of charge to residents. Permits may be obtained at the American Fork City Administrative
Offices, 51 East Main. Garbage permits are good for three (3)
free trips to North Pointe Solid Waste Special Service District
Transfer Station located at 2000 West 200 South, Lindon. Residents are eligible for one (1) garbage permit per year. The North
Pointe Solid Waste Special Service District is open Monday thru
Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 7:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information regarding permitted
items that can be dumped, please visit. http://
www.utahcountygarbage.org/
Garbage permits are especially helpful for those residents who
are doing spring cleaning and improving their yards. Please take
advantage of this spring season to improve your yard and help
your neighbors to improve their yards.
The American Fork City Steel Days Committee is excited to
bring you a fun-filled schedule of events for Steel Days 2012!
Steel Days will be held July 14-21 starting with the annual American Fork City Car Show on Saturday, July 14 and ending with the
Big Show/Fireworks on Saturday, July 21. The theme this year is
“Together We Rise.”
If you are interested in being in the parade, you can download
the parade application packet on www.afcity.net
More information regarding Steel Days coming soon. Plan now
to attend Steel Days 2012!
Other Announcements
PEPSI REFRESH COMMUNITY ACTION 5K
Help fight hunger in your community by participating in the
Pepsi Refresh Community Action 5K on Saturday, May 26.
Proceeds from the event will be used to provide services for struggling families in our community. Special pricing is available for
families and company teams. For more information contact Eric
Lafferty at (801) 691-5927 or visit www.CommunityAction5K.org.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S
HEARTCHASE AT THE RIVERWOODS SHOPPING CENTER
The “Amazing Race” meets “Minute to Win It”! You can be part
of the American Heart Association’s HeartChase at the Riverwoods
Shopping Center on May 19, 2012, 9:00 a.m. in Provo, Utah. This
fun creative contest offers the community a creative way to explore the city, have a good time and contribute to an important
cause. Be it building a literal food pyramid, learning a quick exercise routine or finding things in the community that participants
never knew existed; HeartChase is guaranteed to be a lot of fun for
all involved. HeartChase is a new event that allows all participants
the chance to have an adventure, without having to leave their
city, and raise money to support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association. The adventure takes several teams throughout their city where they are going to have to solve clues to complete checkpoints in the quickest time possible – to beat the other
teams and be named as HeartChase champions.
For more information on joining a team or volunteering, visit
http://honor.americanheart.org/provo.
MISS NORTHERN UTAH COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
CITY OFFICES WILL BE
CLOSED ON MONDAY,
MAY 29 TO OBSERVE
MEMORIAL DAY.
The Miss Northern Utah County Scholarship Pageant is holding
it's Orientation meeting on May 11, 2012 at the Highland City Hall
at 6:00. All young women from Alpine, Highland, Cedar Hills and
American Fork who are between the ages of 17-24 are invited to
compete for valuable scholarship money. The winner will receive
a $1,000 academic scholarship to the college of her choice. For
any questions please call Jenny Thacker at 801-768-8436 or e-mail
at [email protected].
Please note the new date for the Orientation Meeting!
MEMORIAL DAY BREAKFAST
The annual Fire Department Memorial Day Breakfast will be held Monday, May 28th from 6:00 to 10:00 AM at the
American Fork Fire Rescue Department located at 96 North Center Street. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased at the Fire Department or from department members. Avoid the wait and
pre-purchase your tickets for fast pass service. Bring your family for a great start to Memorial Day!
Local Schedule of Events
May 1—Quilting
This is held each Tuesday. See page 2 for more information.
May 1—”Emperors New Clothes”
Auditions start today. See page 2 for more information.
May 3—Teen Thing
See page 2 for more information.
May 4—Ukulele Class
See page 2 for more information.
May 5-9—Bubble Week @ the Fitness Center
See page 2 and the insert for more information.
May 7—Children’s Book Week
See page 2 for more information.
May 12—Utah Twisters
See page 2 for more information.
May 12—Skyline Barbershop Chorus Concert
See page 2 for more information
Fox Hollow News
Fox Hollow is in great shape, and it’s a good time to take advantage of the great weather to come out and play. Fox Hollow has a
Mens and Ladies league that play on established days. They want
to welcome all golfers who would like to join. Call the Pro Shop if
you are interested.
Free Lessons* with the Pro will start again in May. Buy a bucket
of balls and come out on the designated day the Golf Professional
will be there to help you with your swing. This will be on May 21,
2012, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
FOX HOLLOW HAS A NEW APP FOR YOUR PHONE—it allows you
to schedule your tee time in advance. If you schedule your 18
holes online and bring your newsletter and show that you started
the app on your phone, you will receive buy one get one free 18
holes of golf. Cart not included.
Spring Hours
Open 8 a.m. until Dark 7 Days a week
Driving Range 8:00 a.m. until Dark
Driving Ranges closes at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday
*REMEMBER you must have your city newsletter with you to
take advantage of this great special.
AMERICAN FORK: THE GROWING YEARS
BY BETTY SPENCER
May 15-17—HAST Swim Team
Tryouts—See page 2 for more information.
May 17—Now You Know @ Your Library
See page 2 for more information.
May 19—American Heart Association’s HeartChase
See page 3 for more information.
May 21—”Disney Concert”
See page 2 for more information.
May 21—Timpanogos Chorale Concert
See page 2 for more information.
May 21—Wasatch Winds “Let’s Dance”
See page 2 for more information.
May 25—Leisure Pool @ the Fitness Center
See page 2 for dates and times the Leisure Pool will be open.
May 26—Pepsi Refresh Community Action 5K
See page 3 for more information.
May 28—Offices Closed
City Offices will be closed to observe Memorial Day.
May 28—Fireman’s Memorial Day Breakfast
See page 3 for more information.
May 29—Summer Reading Program Registration
See page 2 for more information.
May 30, 31—Theatre Auditions
See page 2 for more information.
Need a Mother’s Day Present? Then American Fork: The Growing
Years by Betty Spencer is perfect for you! You can pick up a copy
of the book at the Administration Offices (51 East Main) for
$39.95.
Meeting Schedule
City Council
2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m.
Planning Commission
1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m.
Youth City Council
1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Meetings are held at the Historic City Hall, 31 North Church
Street. Agendas are posted at www.afcity.org and at the
City Administration Building at least 24 hours in advance of
the meeting.