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Wide variety of Christmas events planned in northern Utah County

By Linda Petersen
All the communities in northern Utah County have special events planned for the holiday season. Many of them are free and all are family-friendly. A list of various activities appears below.

ALPINE

Christmas Concert
Sunday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Alpine Utah Stake Center, 98 E. Canyon Crest Road
The Alpine community choir will holds its 46th annual Christmas performance, "I Stand All Amazed." The performance is open to the public 8 years of age and older. Free admission.

Santa comes to Alpine
Monday, Nov. 28, 5 to 6 p.m.
Legacy Park, 50 E. Center
They will be collecting items for refugees, so please bring an unwrapped item. Free hot chocolate available.

Timpanogos Symphony Orchestra Concerts
Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Timberline Middle School, 500 W. Canyon Crest Road, Alpine
Two concerts featuring John Rutter's "Gloria" for choir and orchestra. The symphony will be joined by Highland Choral Arts under the direction of Cathy Jolley. Tickets: $10 general admission, $8 students/seniors. Purchase at www.thetso.org.

AMERICAN FORK

"Christmas in the Rotunda" Children's Art Show
American Fork Library, 64 S. 100 East
For ages 6 to 12. Theme: "Songs of the Season" Registration: Monday, Nov. 28, from 3 to 6 p.m. Artists' reception on Monday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. Free admission.

Other Christmas in the Rotunda events:
Timpanogos Chorale
Monday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.

American Fork Children's Choir and Ukulele Band
Monday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m.

Violin concert
Tuesday, Dec. 20 (call for time)

Other library events
Adult classes - Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m.: Creating holiday scents with essential oils. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.: Cooking class, holiday recipes.

Wasatch Winds Christmas Concert
Monday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.
American Fork High School auditorium, 510 N. 600 East.
Wasatch Winds will perform several holiday favorites including "Sleigh Ride," "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "Carol of the Bells" along with several other numbers. Admission: adults $5, students $3 and immediate family pass $15. Children 5 and under are free.

American Fork Symphony Concert
Monday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m.
American Fork Junior High School, 20 W. 1120 North
Program to include "A Rhapsody on Christmas Carols," "Around the World at Christmastime" "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers." Admission: $5 adults, $3 children ages 3-18, $15 family pass. Tickets available at the door.

CEDAR HILLS

Night with Santa
Monday, Dec. 5, 6 to 8 p.m.
The Vista Room, Cedar Hills Community Center, 10640 N. Clubhouse Drive
Santa Claus will arrive in a fire truck and then join everyone in the Vista room where he will lead the singing of several favorite holiday songs. Visit with Santa, receive a candy cane, have a complimentary picture taken and enjoy refreshments. Free admission.

Light Up Cedar Hills
For the city's annual lighting contest, judges from the city's Beautification Committee will canvass the city on Friday, Dec. 16, to determine who has the best outdoor lighting displays. One winner will be selected from each voting precinct, and the five winners will be announced in the January newsletter.
Last year's winners were the Millers at 10145 N. Evergreen Circle, the Haags at 10683 N. Spyglass and the Mortensens at 4420 W. Hawthorne Court. Photos of the decorated homes can be viewed on the city's website at cedarhills.org/light-up-2015.

HIGHLAND

Christmas Craft Day
Highland's Christmas Craft Day will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at City Hall, 5400 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 1, Highland. Activities will include crafts (free to $1.25), storyteller Nanette and performances by the Highland Children's Choir, Chime Choir and Flute Choir. Also visit with Santa Claus. Proceeds will benefit the Highland City Arts Council.

Holiday Photography Class
Monday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m.
Highland Library, 5400 Civic Center Dr. #2, American Fork
Get tips for your best holiday shots. Free admission.

Highland Teen Chimes Choir Concert
Monday, Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m.
Highland Elementary School, 10865 N. 6000 West
Combined concert with Highland Elementary Chimes Choir. Free admission.

LEHI

Library Christmas Story Time
Nov. 30 and Dec. 1: 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. - December Tales
Lehi City Library, 120 Center St.

Santa Parade
Saturday, Nov. 26, 5 p.m.
The parade begins at Lehi High School and ends at the Main Street Plaza (100 W. Main). Following the parade, there will be a tree-lighting ceremony, visits with Santa, hot chocolate and cookies.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Dec. 2 through 17, 7 p.m.
Lehi Arts Center,685 N. Center, Lehi
"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" is the story of the six delinquent Herdman kids and their unconventional telling of the Christmas story. Tickets: 12 and older, $7; under 12, $5. Tickets available at www.showtix4u.com.

A Joshua Creek Christmas
Dec. 22 and 23, 7:30 p.m.
Lehi Arts Center, 685 North Center, Lehi
All tickets $7.95 Tickets available at www.showtix4u.com.

Lehi Children's Choir
Nov. 26, 5 p.m.: Lehi Christmas parade
Dec. 2, 2 p.m.: Joseph Smith Memorial Building, Salt Lake City, free admission.
Dec. 10, 7 p.m.: Lehi Children's Choir Christmas Concert, Stonegate Reception Center, Pleasant Grove. Cost: Adults $5, students $3, immediate family $15. Children 5 and under are free.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Thanksgiving Crafting
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saratoga Springs Library, 1307 North St. Free admission.

Christmas Tree Lighting
Monday, Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m.
Neptune Park, 452 W 400 North. Free admission.

Messiah Performance
Monday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m.
Westlake High School, 99 N. 200 West, Saratoga Springs. Free admission.

Saratoga Springs Community Orchestra Performance
Monday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
Vista Heights Middle School, 484 Pony Express Pkwy. Free admission.

Visit with Santa
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 4 to 6 p.m.
Saratoga Springs Library, 1307 North St. Free admission.

Christmas Crafting
Friday, Dec. 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saratoga Springs Library, 1307 North St. Free admission.

EAGLE MOUNTAIN

Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
Nov. 24, 8 a.m., Hidden Hollow
Race starts at Hidden Hollow and ends at the entrance of the Eagle Park subdivision. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place; first full team to finish; largest team registered; and best costume. The first 20 finishers will receive a special 20th anniversary prize. Registration required: emcity.org/turkey.

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, Dec. 2, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
City Hall, 1650 East Stagecoach Run
Enjoy hot chocolate, visits with Santa, the tree lighting and essay contest winners. Free admission.

Santa on the Fire Truck
Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
City Hall, 1650 E. Stagecoach Run





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