As Andy Williams sang in the well-known Christmas classic, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” I truly believe that. It’s that time

of year when we eat like we’ve never seen food before, consider our many blessings, and look for opportunities to serve one another. A lot of people from around the world would be happy to have our table scraps, but we tend to take it for granted. When we put the food aside and start to count our blessings, it’s pretty easy to see that we have so much to be grateful for. Don’t be afraid to share your blessings and your table this year with someone that may not have it as good. With the cold weather in the air and the snow hopefully falling soon, it’s hard to believe that we are thinking ahead to next year’s road construction projects. UDOT has recently chosen a contractor for the I-15 Tech Corridor project. Construction will begin in a few months and is expected to last a couple of years. We have worked seven years to get this project moved up on the schedule. It will be two years ahead of plans and, if you ask me, several years too late. However, $450 million does

Lehi City, Utah | 153 North 100 East | (385) 201-1000 | www.lehi-ut.gov December 2017

Upcoming EventsFrom Mayor WilsonIt’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

12/02 Workout with a Firefighter9 a.m. @ Fire Station 81

Pedestrian Bridge Open House 4-6 p.m. @ City Hall

City CouncilWork Session4 p.m. @ City Hall

Planning Comm. Meeting7 p.m. @ City Hall

Slim to Win Application Deadline

Christmas BreakAll City Facilities Closed

New Year’s BreakAll City Facilities Closed

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not come easy for the state and it took some real effort from the governor and legislature, and countless hours of meetings with city officials, to get it going. Thank you to all of those who worked on this project. We have a few other projects beginning next year. Construction will begin on 1200 West, which will be built to a five lane road. Main Street to the east and west will be widened to improve traffic flows. While these projects will be an improvement, traffic will continue to be an issue. As the cities to the west of us grow, more and more commuters will pass through Lehi to get home. Traffic will be something that we will all be dealing with for a long time. It will soon be that time when Santa comes and brings all the goodies. Remember, often times small kids would rather play with an empty box than an expensive toy. There is nothing like the thrill of paying for Christmas several years after it’s over, so avoid debt and live within your means. Christmas is not about how much we receive but what we give of ourselves that counts. From my family to yours, have a great holiday season. Be kind to one another. Love is not a dirty, four-letter word, so use it more often. Remember those Vets who gave us

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Senior Center News and EventsUpcoming Events:Christmas Lights Excursion – Thursday, December 7, 5-9 p.m., $4/person. Must RSVP. Senior Center Christmas Party & Luncheon – Friday, December 15, 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Includes a raffle, lunch, festive sweater competition, and performance by The Swing Sisters! Must RSVP.Brain Games – Wednesday, December 20, 11 a.m. Free for members. Games that increase brain power – you won’t want to miss this! No RSVP required.

Weekly ClassesWe have Tai Chi Tuesdays & Thursdays, Line Dancing Fridays, Crochet Club Tuesdays, Quilt-Tying Thursdays, Bingo Tuesdays & Fridays, Family History 1-on-1 Help upon request, Computer 1-on-1 Help upon request, Mindfulness & Meditation Class Wednesdays, and Blood Pressure Clinics on most Fridays (see calendar for exact schedule).

Starting January 2018Watercolor Class - Tuesdays or Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – noon, includes 4 sessions, costs $25 for first-time students (covers costs of materials that YOU KEEP!), $10 for returning students, and is so fun! Call to sign up soon - this class fills up fast.

Call Jessie for more info, or to sign up for any of these activities: 385-201-2349.

Literacy Center Winter Program During this season of Thanksgiving, we would like to thank Lehi City, Mayor Wilson and the City Council for their tremendous support of our programs. We are also grateful for the many volunteers who help each day. And at this time, a special thank you to the staff who works so hard to make the Literacy Center such a great place to be.

Our winter tutoring program has just begun. We have a few spaces still available. Please bring your child to the Literacy Center if you are interested in our after school tutoring classes. The registration dates for the morning program will be January 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is

our Early Reading Program for children who will start Kindergarten in the fall of 2018. All programs are free to Lehi residents.

Dedication & OPEN HOUSE

Lehi Fire Station

Thursday, December 14th 1-7pm 3870 North Traverse Mountain Blvd.

Dedication on the new building Hose Cutting Ceremony

Traditional Wetdown on the Tours of the New Station new Fire Engine

Have you heard? STATION 83 is

complete and we’re ready for YOU to

come see it!

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City Hall:Legacy Center:

Police:Fire:

Library:Power:

Streets:Utilities:

Water:Museum:

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Lehi streets division will prioritize snow removal on city streets during and after a storm. On average, the division plows 4,000 lane miles of road per storm. The streets division will begin with roads that receive the most traffic and then plow roads in residential neighborhoods.

Library NewsNews & EventsDrive-Up ServiceWe are now offering a Drive-Up Service! Call the library at 385-201-1050 to reserve your items.•10 item limit•Notify the library at least one hour prior to pick-up•Park by the front door•Call and we will deliver the items to your car•Show your library card so we can verify who you are•Delivery is available until 7 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., and until closing on Fri. & Sat.•$2 fine will be added to your card if items are not picked up by next business day

Book Club for Adults & TeensJoin us Thursday, December 14, from 7-8 p.m. for great discussion, friendship and fun. Please bring your favorite holiday book.

Christmas Puppet ShowsDecember 5-7, with shows at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 a.m. and December 6 at 4:30 p.m. No registration required.

2018 Lehi Library Gala February 23, 2018 at Skyridge High School 3000 North Center Street. The show will feature Utah’s favorite a Capella group Voice Male. Tickets would make great Christmas gifts! Get yours on our website at www.lehi-ut.gov/recreation/library. All proceeds benefit the Frances M. Comer Library Fund.

Library ClosedDecember 23: closed at 2 p.m.December 25-26: Christmas Holiday and InventoryDecember 30: Closed for inventoryJanuary 1: Closed for New Year’s Day

For more information about Library programming, visit www.lehi-ut.gov/discover/library.

2017 Round-UpPurchase Rodeo Tickets Now2017 Lehi Round-Up Rodeo tickets are on sale now. Take advantage of the Christmas Stocking Stuffer Special. $3 off Friday night’s performance. Visit www.lehirodeo.com for more information.

Lehi City Arts Council

685 North Center, Lehi • 801-369-8806Arts Corner

www.LehiArts.org • www.Facebook.com/LehiArts

It’s A Wonderful LifePerformances:

December 1-16, 7pmMatinees, December 9 & 16, 2pm

Tickets on sale now at

https://bit.ly/LehiArts

Plan to attend our Christmas Concert at Temple Square on December 23rd, either of two shows (5 and 6:30pm).Rehearsals Thursdays, 7 pm at the Art Center. For more

information to join or performance schedules, find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LehiChorale.

Lehi Chorale

Joseph Smith Memorial Building (Salt Lake City)

December 11, 4pm

Lehi Children’s Choir ConcertsStonegate Reception Center

(Pleasant Grove) December 18, 7pm

WorkshopsJR Musical Theatre (Ages 9 - 15)

Mulan Jr.Auditions: Jan 10, 4-6pm

Kidz Musical Theatre (Ages 5-8)Frog and Toad Kids

Auditions: Jan 9, 4-6pmNew line-up of art, musical theater and other workshops to start

in January. Watch our website and Facebook page for details.

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Lehi Legacy Community CenterSlim To Win ContestThe Slim to Win contest is a weight-loss contest designed to improve the overall health of the participant. The contest is four months long beginning January 6, 2018 and ending with the final weigh-in, Saturday, April 28, 2018. A four-month commitment is required to enter the contest. The Slim to Win contest will include nutritional information along with weekly team workouts with a personal trainer. A Grand Prize will be awarded to the contestant with the most loss in weight. Prizes will also be awarded to the contestants with the most body fat lost and inches lost throughout the contest. More details will be given January 6, 2018. Applications are being accepted and can be downloaded online at www.lehi-ut.gov . To qualify the applicant must have a BMI greater than 30 and be more than 50 pounds over-weight. The fee is $250.

Health & Fitness FairSaturday, January 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by for free vision screenings, blood pressure checks, massages, face painting, and prizes. There will be many fitness and wellness items to purchase. Also, get 20% off annual memberships (during fair only).

For booth information call Tina at (385) 201-2309.

ProgramsLegacy Dance & CheerRegistration begins: December 1.Classes begin Monday, January 8 with a performance in May. Look for details online at www.lehi-ut.gov or call (385) 201-2000.

Itty Bitty Basketball(Ages 3-4 years) Register Now! Class starts in January. M/W/F or T/Th classes available from 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 10:45-11:45 a.m.

Legacy Pre-SchoolThree Days: M/W/F from 9:30-11:30 a.m. (advanced) or 1-3 p.m. Fee: Res.-$89; Non-Res.-$107 monthly. Two Days: T/TH from 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-3 p.m. Fee: Res.-$72; Non-Res.-$86 monthly. (one time $30 material fee).

Women on WeightsTuesday & Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., beginning January 9. Guideline and training principles to improve total body strength. Fee: resident-$125; nonresident-$150.

New Classes Offered - Dec. 1 Reg.Science Classes, Parenting w/Love & Logic, Hunter Safety, Martial Arts, Concealed Weapons.

Health & Fitness FairJanuary 20, 2018

Lehi Legacy Center

Facility InformationGift CertificatesCome to the Legacy Center and sign up or purchase a gift certificate for someone special! You can become a Legacy Center member for as little as $25 a month (adult).

Facility ClosuresDecember 24 All Day

December 25 All Day

December 31 All Day

January 1 All Day

Sports Mens BasketballRegistration Deadline: December 7 or until full. Adults 18 and older. Games are played Wednesday evenings, January-April. Includes a 12-game regular season and double-elimination tournament. Fee per team: resident-$725; nonresident-$870.

Indoor Soccer(Grades K-9) Lehi priority reg. begins: December 1; Reg. deadline January 24. Games are played in March on weeknights and Saturdays. Fee: resident-$36; nonresident-$49.

Spring Outdoor Soccer(Grades K-9) Lehi priority reg. begins: January 1; Reg. deadline Feb. 28. Games are played April-June on Saturdays. Fee: resident-$36; nonresident-$49.

Boys Baseball (Grades 3-8) Lehi priority reg. begins: January 1; Reg. deadline February 22. Games are played April-June, Mon-Thu. Fee: resident-$81; nonresident-$122.

Girls Softball(Grades 3-12) Lehi priority reg. begins: January 1; Reg.

deadline February 22. Games are played April-June, Monday-Thursday. Fee: resident-$81; nonresident-$109.

T-Ball & Coach Pitch(Grades K-1) Lehi priority reg. begins: January 1; Reg. deadline March 28. Games are played May-June, Wed-Thu, Sat. Fee: resident-$36; nonresident-$49.

Machine Pitch(Grade 2) Lehi priority reg. begins: January 1; Reg. deadline March 28. Games are played May-June, Wed-Thu, Sat. Fee: resident-$47; nonresident-$63.

Legacy Center Registration123 North Center StreetMonday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Call (385) 201-2000 for information.

AquaticsPool Closures

December 15 HS Swim Meet 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Lap Pool

December 19 HS Swim Meet 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Lap Pool

December 20 HS Swim Meet 4:00-9:00 p.m. Lap Pool