Happenings

The 2010 Census - It's Safe. It's Easy. It's Important.
The federal government distributes more than $400 billion annually to state and local governments based on census data. Your participation is vital. Our goal in Cedar Hills is 100% participation in the 2010 Census. Click here for answers to questions and more information.

Mayor calls for rec center committee members
Mayor Richardson recently created the Community Recreation/Aquatics Center Blue Ribbon Committee to assist in giving input and assistance to City officials in shaping the potential of a center in our city. He is looking for volunteers to participate in the concept, research, and planning of the facility. Volunteers are a vital asset to the implementation of ideas, as they represent a broader spectrum of residents within the community. The committee will meet as needed and work with the mayor, planning commission, and council to "do well and willingly the tasks at hand." If you would like to be considered for service, please notify the City in person or e-mail your name and contact information to the City's Front Desk.

Easter Egg Hunt: March 27
The Youth City Council is pleased to present the City’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Heritage Park. Please note that this is a week before Easter. The hunt is for children ages 10 and under, and pictures will be taken with the Easter Bunny free of charge. The hunt will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m., so don’t be late for this "very important date"!!

City seeks committee for beautification
A beautification committee, chaired by resident Denise Andersen, is being formed to promote beautification within the City of Cedar Hills and to increase community involvement within the area. The committee will meet as needed to offer input and assistance to City officials in exploring opportunities to improve the appearance of selected public green spaces and problem areas. If you would like to be considered for service, please notify the City in person or e-mail your name and contact information to the City’s Front Desk.

Scouting for Food drive makes giving easy
Once again, the Scouts in our community are out to serve. On the morning of Saturday, March 27, they will collect non-perishable food items in their neighborhoods. Leave donations on the doorstep before 8:00 a.m. for pick up. All donations will go to the Community Action Food Bank in Provo and will feed families in need right here in our community. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference. Find out more at Community Action FB.

Tree Seedlings For Sale
The Alpine Conservation District will accept orders for their 2010 bare-root tree and shrub sale through March 31. Prices are $2-$3 for 18 to 36-inch seedlings. For information on varieties and placing orders, go to: www.uacd.org, or call Keith Covington at 801-377-5580, ext. 32. Pick up and on-site sales of extra trees will be April 16-17 at the Lehi Rodeo Grounds, 100 North 500 West. The City of Cedar Hills will not hold a tree sale this year.

Open Burn: March 15 to April 12
The City offers an open-burn permit during the County’s month-long burn window, March 15 to April 12. Come to the City office for the free permit. More information about how to burn is available on the City’s Web site on the “Sanitation” page. Open burning is only allowed within the designated burn window.

IMPORTANT: Close PI valve before April 1
Make sure the main pressurized irrigation valve on your property is in the CLOSED position. This will protect the pipes and sprinkler heads from damage when the high-pressure system is activated around April 15.

Annual Spring Cleanup: April 17-24
The City will sponsor its 12th annual “Spring Clean-Up” from Sat., April 17, through Sat., April 24. Eleven roll-off dumpsters will be placed throughout the City to assist individuals and groups with projects. The City is looking for groups that are interested in taking on some projects. If you’re interested in a project or need ideas, please contact the City office. The City may have resources available to assist you in your efforts.

It’s a good idea!
Clear shrubs and snow from fire hydrants, water meters, and gas meters to allow safety and service personnel easy access to these utilities.

Introducing: Tot Soccer
This is a learn-to-play league for three and four year olds. Children must be three by April 1 to participate. Program consists of a six-game season on weekdays, running mid-April to late May. T-shirt and participation award included. Cost is $20. Non-residents welcome at no extra charge. Click here for registration form. Sign up at the Cedar Hills City office before March 26.

Lacrosse 2010
Come and learn the fastest growing and most exciting game in the country! Everyone plays; no prior experience needed. Cedar Hills Recreation partners with Central Utah Youth Lacrosse for boys and girls, grades 3-6. Registration for the six-game season is available through April 23 at the Cedar Hills offices. Fee is $55. Equipment can be rented or purchased from Storm Athletics in Pleasant Grove. Games begin in June. Click here for registration form. Contact Ashley Vogelsberg in the Community Services Department at the Cedar Hills offices with questions.

Cedar Hills Golf Club is OPEN for play!
The course is open! Call for a tee time at 801-796-1705. The Men’s Association will begin on March 20. Please call for more information or visit the golf Web Site.

Free Golf for Residents
We invite all Cedar Hills residents to come and enjoy the course during the first three weeks in March. Bring the City newsletter and proof of residency to the pro shop anytime Mondays through Thursdays and get free green fees. (Offer expires March 25, 2010. Cart fees apply.)

Save $$ on Lunch at Golf Club Grill
The management invites Cedar Hills residents to bring in the City’s newsletter to receive a dollar off the lunch combo. Food items include burgers, Philly cheese steak sandwiches, polish sausage and hot dogs, and sandwiches. The pro shop is open daily during daylight hours, weather permitting.

Mark your calendars!
The 2010 Cedar Hills Family Festival is right around the corner. Important dates include:
Saturday, June 19: 5K and Mile Fun Run
Friday, June 25: Dinner and Movie in the Park
Saturday, June 26: Parade, Carnival, and Fireworks!
More dates and information to come.

Call for Parade Entries
We are looking for organizations, stakes, wards, families, and neighborhoods to contribute floats and other entries in this year’s Family Festival parade on June 26. Contact Ashley Vogelsberg at 801-785-9668, ext. 114, with questions or to sign up.

Lone Peak Chamber Choir honored
Through an extensive audition process, the Lone Peak High School Chamber Choir was chosen out of hundreds of groups to be one of just two high school choirs nationwide to be featured in a Grand Concert held in Carnegie Hall in New York City the first part of March. This is a distinguished honor for the LPHS Chamber Choirs past and present; their director; and the communities of Cedar Hills, Highland, and Alpine. The group needs some assistance in finalizing the expenses for this most recent trip to New York. Anyone wishing to help may contact the school or call Jocelyn Parmer at 801-766-9162 for more information.

Cedar Hills Lone Peak Youth Cheer Tryouts
Youth cheer tryouts will be held the beginning of March for 4th-8th grades. A parents meeting will be held in February. Check the Cedar Hills Youth Cheer Blog Spot for continually updated information, or call Jennie at 801-376-7374. Come join the fun!

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day - April 10
Agencies across the county will come together again to dispose of old or unused household chemicals so they don't pollute our environment. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will take place Saturday, April 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Utah Valley University northwest parking area (about 1200 West and 800 South in Orem). Details can be found at Utah County Health Online or by calling 801-851-7525. Only household waste in containers less than five gallons will be accepted. No commercial waste.

Weatherization Assistance Program
The Housing Authority of Utah County offers a home weatherization program to help low-income individuals and families reduce energy costs and increase comfort and safety in their homes. For more information, go to Utah County Online or call 801-344-5184.

Cedar Ridge walk-a-thon planned April 22
Come support the Cedar Ridge Elementary PTA in their annual Walk-a-thon on Thursday, April 22, at 4:00 p.m. at the school. Children will obtain pledges between now and then to support school activities, such as Red Ribbon & the reading program. There will be dinner, prizes, competitions, a bake sale, a silent auction, and more. Fun for the entire family! Questions? E-mail Suzanne Maxwell or call: 801-785-4000.

Free Class: Spice Up Your Garden With Herbs: May 11
Do you want to add extra color and fragrance to your vegetable garden? Add a new variety of plants to your flower gardens? Have fresh culinary herbs at your fingertips? Judy Arnold, a master gardener and local resident for 17 years, will teach how to plant, harvest, and use herbs. Recipes, hints, and culinary charts will be included in the handout to provide a "heads up" on using the beautiful and fragrant plants known as herbs. This free class will take place on Tuesday, May 11, at 7:00 p.m. at Heritage Park, 4425 W. Cedar Hills Drive, at the amphitheater. Please bring your own chair.

Plan now for the 2010 Utah County Fair
Spring is coming with the opportunity to start new projects and
plant new gardens. Now is the time to prepare to participate in the 2010 Utah County Fair! This year's fair will be held August 18-21 at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds. The fair will include a wide variety of open class competition categories and 4-H exhibits. From home-grown edibles to quilting, painting, and crocheting, fair organizers will highlight the best Utah County residents have to offer. The schedule for this year's fair includes traditional events like the popular demolition derby, as well as headliner concerts. Organizers are also planning new events and exhibits like the Teen Center, which offers activities for teens such as a texting contest.

Exchange students need host families
Apply to host an exchange student from a foreign country for the summer or during the school year. Students are carefully selected and screened, and they come with their own health insurance and spending money. All that is required is a bed, board, and a friendly welcome. For more information, call NACEL Utah Representative Wendy Waldes at 801-616-3383 or visit NACEL Open Door.

Immunization Satellite Clinic
The Utah County Health Department offers immunizations at a satellite clinic in American Fork, 120 North 1220 East #10. Open afternoon/evening hours by appointment only. Provides most vaccine options. For more info or to make an appointment, call 801-851-7025.

Sunset Room at Cedar Hills Golf Club
The Sunset Room is a popular venue for social gatherings. Beautiful views, heated and air conditioned, tables and chairs for 155. Click here for more info. Contact Jim Madsen at 801-796-1705 for reservations.

Special events ordinance enacted
There’s a new law in town. Organizers of events, such as block parties held on a street, craft fairs and the like, will need to fill out an application with the City, pay a $100 fee, and show insurance. The application must be filed with the City 60 days before the event, and the applicant cannot advertise the event until the application is approved. The new special events ordinance provides a framework for the City to allow residents and organizations to stage events on public property. The council said this ordinance is needed because it sets rules on how and when event organizers can affect the flow of traffic and other public rights. Residents do not need an application for getting together as groups or families, but if the rights of others are going to be disrupted, the ordinance must be followed. The special events application can be obtained at the City offices.

North Utah County Library Cooperative
The cities of American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Lehi, and Eagle Mountain have agreed to participate in a reciprocal borrowing system that will allow library card holders at any of the cooperating libraries to check out materials from all four libraries. (This is not a county library system.) Library borrowers are encouraged to search for needed materials at their home library before searching the other libraries’ online catalogs. Each library will continue to function as it currently does in terms of policies, budget, administration, non-resident card fees, etc. Requests (holds) made to a library other than the home library will not be honored. The intent is to allow card holders of each library first access to the materials at that library.

American Fork City Arts Council
The AFAC invites Cedar Hills residents to participate in their arts events and performances. Click here for more information.

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