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Free infant classes: 'Happiest Baby on the Block'

This is a news release from the Utah County WIC program.

The Utah County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is sponsoring a free parent class called "Happiest Baby on the Block" on Wednesday, March 14th from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Utah County Health and Justice Building (151 S. University Ave, Provo). 

Parents will learn foolproof methods to soothe fussy babies. The class is free and you don't need to be a WIC client to participate.  Please feel free to bring your baby with you. 

For questions, please call 801-851-7312.

Free breastfeeding classes by WIC (next class Jan 25)

This is a news release from Utah County WIC.

Utah County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is offering free breastfeeding classes for pregnant or breastfeeding moms, their support people (husbands, moms, friends), or anyone else who is interested in learning:

- How to lay a good foundation for breastfeeding in the hospital and early weeks, to avoid common problems • 
- The benefits of breastfeeding vs. formula
- What to expect as you learn how to breastfeed
…and much more!

*If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please bring your support with you (i.e. husband, mother, friends, etc.)

PROVO TEACHER NAMED 2011 EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

PROVO TEACHER NAMED 2011 EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

Press Release from ScenicView Academy:

 

A local Utah County man was selected by the Washington DC based National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) as the 2011 Educator of the Year.  Jared Stewart, who has taught at Provo's ScenicView Academy for nearly a decade, was flown to a resort on Sanibel Island, Florida earlier this year to receive the award at the association's 40th anniversary conference.

S.R. 92: ALPINE LOOP TO CLOSE TO MOTORISTS

The following press release is from UDOT:



Orem, Utah - The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will close state Route 92 (The Alpine Loop) between Provo and American Fork Canyons to motorists this Monday, October 31, 2011.  In preparation for the winter months routine maintenance will be performed on the road prior to the first snow storm of the year.

 

S.R. 92 is a seasonal highway and due to heavy snowfall in the area, it becomes cost -prohibitive to keep the pass open for travel during the winter months. This road will remain closed through spring 2012.

 


 

FREE ARTHRITIS CLASS

Press Release from The Utah County Health Department:

     The Utah County Health Department (UCHD) will be offering a free class based the on Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program starting on Monday, October 17th.

BYU Summer Fun

The following is a news release from Brigham Young University.

Wondering what to do this summer? Brigham Young University has a variety of museums, workshops and camps that are perfect for children, visitors, youth groups and families, and many of them are free. See the listings below to find something for everyone to enjoy. For holiday hours, please contact the individual site.

Free Infant Classes

The following is a press release from the Utah County Women, Infants and Children program: