Community Resources

Arts Council

The American Fork Arts Council invites Cedar Hills residents to participate in their arts events, classes, and performances. For more information, please visit afcity.org or contact the American Fork City Arts Council at 801-763-3081.

Now Playing Utah

This is Utah's guide to arts and culture, featuring a comprehensive listing of cultural events, organizations, venues, individual artists, classified listings, and more!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah: Operation Bigs – for children of military parents

Enroll your child in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Operation Bigs Program for military families.This free program allows children to meet two to four times a month (for at least one year) with a Big Brother or Big Sister, doing things like visiting the library and participating in community events. Children spend time with their Bigs reading together, playing board games and sports together, and simply talking about life, just as friends do. The focus of the program is to build trusting friendships and to help build stronger social, academic, and life skills in children. To be eligible to participate in Operation Bigs, children must be 9-16 years old and have a parental figure that is a member of the U.S. military, reserves, or National Guard. For more information or to enroll a child, call (801) 313-0303.

Care About Childcare

This State website provides families looking for child care with profiles of childcare providers located throughout Utah.

Child Care Resource and Referral

This site can assist you in finding daycare providers or preschools to meet the needs of your family. Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) collects and shares information with families, child care providers and community partners. They offer professional training, technical assistance and parent education to residents of Utah, Wasatch and Summit counties.

CHIP and UPP - Low or No-Cost Health Care Options Available for Uninsured

The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) offers the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Utah's Premium Partnership for Health Insurance (UPP), both options available to help Utahns provide health insurance for themselves and their children. For more information about CHIP or UPP, visit their website or call 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669).

Community Action Services and Food Bank

CAS has served the low-income population of the Mountainland area (Utah, Wasatch and Summit Counties) since 1967 and has extensive experience in the operation of moderate and low-income programs. The agency's purpose is to assist the disadvantaged in meeting critical basic needs (food, housing, etc.), while working with families on a long-term basis to help them to increase their potential for financial and social self-sufficiency. The agency's mission is to promote self-reliance in individuals, families, and communities. Their services include the Community Action Services Food Bank; food pantries across Utah, Wasatch, and Summit Counties; youth programs; HEAT utility program; family development services; HUD certified home buyer and mortgage counseling services; and outreach to the elderly and disabled. Visit UtahClicks.org for more services related to infants and children.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training

The purpose of CERT training is to provide private citizens, both male and female over the age of 12, with the basic skills necessary to respond to their community's needs in the aftermath of a disaster, when emergency services are not immediately available. By working together, trained individuals can assist in saving lives and protecting property by using the basic techniques taught in this course.

CommuterLink 5-1-1 Travel Info

5-1-1 is a free phone number offered through CommuterLink that provides statewide travel information on traffic, public transit, road conditions, Lake Powell ferry services, and links to surrounding states. Similar to 911 for emergencies, or 411 for directory assistance, those who travel in Utah can dial 511 to access current travel information. Those wishing to access the system from outside the state can call 1-866-511-UTAH (8824) toll-free.

Daughters of the Utah Pioneers

The International Society of Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP) now has three camps in the Cedar Hills area. Any woman is eligible for membership who is over the age of eighteen and is a lineal or legally adopted descendant of an ancestor who came to the Utah Territory before the completion of the railroad, May 10, 1869. Those who do not have pioneer ancestry may join the DUP as associates.

Founded in 1901, the DUP is an international society organized solely for historical, educational, and public purposes. It is completely non-political and non-sectarian. Its objectives include collecting pioneer artifacts, histories, maps, photos, and manuscripts; providing a repository for pioneer artifacts and an open storage research center; preserving historical landmarks; educating others about our pioneer forbears; publishing historical material relating to the pioneer period; marking historical places; and providing a speaker forum for community gatherings. For more information, please contact Karen Adams, area president, at 801-756-3724 or Madeleine Meeks, Cedar Hills camp captain, at 801-756-7981.

Educational Programs for the Disabled

In compliance with the Federal law, which mandates the provision of free educational programs for disabled persons, the Alpine School District Department of Special Education is attempting to contact persons between the ages of birth and twenty-one with disabilities. If a child is having significant difficulty with vision, hearing, speech, behavior, is experiencing slow development typical for his/her age, or has physical impairments or learning difficulty, he/she may be a child with a disability.

If you know of any child who you feel might qualify for these services, including students suspected of having a disability even though they advance from grade to grade in a public or private schools, who are homeless or migrant, please contact the principal of your school or the special education office of the Alpine School District at 801-756-8410.

Foster Grandparent Program

Men and women, age 60 and older, are needed to help other adults live independently. This senior companion program makes lives less lonely, provides support to family caregivers, and assists with grocery shopping and other daily tasks necessary to maintain independent living. For more information, please phone 801-851-7767.

Honeybee Swarm Removal Service

While a honeybee swarm is relatively harmless, it can be a frightening sight. A swarm of honeybees may cluster into a roughly round shape onto an object like a tree branch. The Utah County Beekeepers Association (UCBA) has a free swarm removal program for Utah County residents. If you should spot a swarm of honeybees, please contact the UCBA as soon as possible or send an email (ut.co.beekeepers@gmail.com). Swarms should not be sprayed with water or disturbed in any other way. It is best to clear the area until a licensed beekeeper arrives to make the removal. Honeybees are a protected species in our state and they should not be destroyed.

Mountainland Aging and Family Services

Volunteer Ombudsman: As a spontaneous friendly visitor to a few residents of a local nursing home(s) each month and observing overall quality of care in these facilities, you can be “our eyes and ears” as we try to be good advocates for many who feel that there is no one to turn to for their concerns. For more information, call 801-229-3807 or visit: www.mountainland.org/volunteer.

Friendly Visitor Volunteer: Provide respite (a break) to family caregivers. By providing a few hours of companionship each month to an elder, you can preserve the well-being and quality of life for both the caregiver and the elder they are caring for. For more information, call 801-229-3818 or e-mail cwheatley@mountainland.org.

Meals-on-Wheels need volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in our community. Make a difference one hour once a week! For more information, visit www.mountainland.org/volunteer or call 801-229-3821.

Caregiver Guide Classes and Support Groups: Are you caring for a family member or friend who is aging, chronically ill, has a disability, or mental illness? Caregiver Guide Classes provide hands-on training on a variety of topics to help caregivers. Classes meet once a week for nine weeks, and are available at three locations throughout the county. For topic information or to register, call Mountainland Aging & Family Services, 801-229-3818, or visit www.mountainland.org.

Caregiver Support Groups meet at various locations and times throughout Utah County. These groups provide peer support, education, and hands-on training to assist caregivers. For more information please contact Mr. Frary at the number above, or visit www.mountainland.org.

NACEL Open Door - Host an Exchange Student

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 the NACEL Utah representative, Wendy Waldes, at 801-616-3383.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Utah)

NAMI Utah’s mission is to ensure the dignity and improve the lives of individuals and families who live with mental illness through support, education, and advocacy.

North Utah County/Salt Lake Express Bus Route

In August of 2007, UTA announced its new bus route, #807, which provides express bus service from the northeastern part of Utah County directly to downtown Salt Lake City. For route, schedule, and fare information, call 1-888-RIDEUTA.

Notary Service

Notary services are available from the City. Please call 801-785-9668, ext. 100, first to be sure that a notary is in before coming to the City offices.

Now Playing Utah

This is Utah's guide to arts and culture, featuring a comprehensive listing of cultural events, organizations, venues, individual artists, classified listings, and more!

Slow the Flow, Save H2O

The Central Utah Water Conservancy District in conjunction with Utah State Extension Services will conduct a free water check on residential sprinkling systems to help determine if you are watering enough or too much. They will set the sprinkler timer to maximize the efficiency of your system. To schedule an appointment in Utah County, call 801-851-8467.

UTA Announces “The Lift” Bus Service

UTA has introduced a flexible route service, the F868 American Fork/Alpine Lift, with on-demand capabilities and a connection at the Cedar Hills Walmart. If scheduled at least two hours in advance, this bus (for $1) will deviate from its course up to 3/4 of a mile to pick up passengers at an arranged location. The route runs to the American Fork Park & Ride lot and the American Fork Smith's. Visit RideUTA for a schedule of bus stop locations, routing, and times of service. Call 888-743-3882 with questions.

The above links are provided as a public service. If you would like to add another community resource link to the list, please contact the Front Desk.

Utah County Health Department

The mission of the Utah County Health Department is to promote health, prevent avoidable disease and injury by monitoring the health of our community, and assure conditions in which people can be healthy.

Utah Division of Water Resources

An informative place to read about watering, mowing, and fertilizing your lawn specific to North-Central Utah.

The Utah Policy Daily

The Utah Policy Daily is a free, opt-in e-mail newsletter, designed for Utah's local, state and federal elected leaders, but anyone interested in politics is welcome to read along. The service provides a quick-read information pathway to all the state's political news from local and national sources.

Utah State University Extension Services

The USU Extension is a cooperative program between Utah County, Utah State University, and the United States Department of Agriculture. Its focus is to provide unbiased research-based educational programs that will enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the county. Their local Web site focuses on programs, services and publications available at the Utah County Extension Office in Provo.

Utah Valley Convention and Visitor Bureau

The official site for information on Utah County as a vacation and meeting site.

Utah Valley Trail Systems

Many Utah Valley communities have constructed and are continuing to expand a system of non-motorized trails and pathways. Many trails are paved, multi-use paths suitable for walkers, joggers, roller-bladers and bicyclists. Others, like the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, are unpaved and more primitive, perfectly suited to mountain bikers, hikers and horses. All of these trails are open to the public and may be enjoyed year round.

Volunteers Needed for Reading Program

The PTA at Deerfield Elementary is looking for volunteers to help with their STAR reading program. This program provides one-on-one tutoring for children who struggle with reading. These children tend to flourish with this individual attention. You can really make a difference! The results are proven and the relationships you will form are very rewarding. "Grandpas" and "grandmas" are especially well received. There is training available. If you'd like to help, or if you'd like more information, please call the school.

Wasatch Winds

Do you have an instrument that’s been sitting and collecting dust? Come join the Wasatch Winds, an adult community band consisting of approximately sixty musicians from Utah County who enjoy making music for their own enjoyment and sharing their musical talents with others. Anyone eighteen years or older desiring to join the band can contact Shazelle (shazellet@eathlink.net) or John Miller (Millj704@Alpine.k12.ut.us). The band rehearses from November to August and performs several concerts throughout the year. Rehearsals are on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the American Fork High School band room. Come and join us.