Lindon Parks & Recreation AUGUST 2024 Newsletter
LINDON DAYS MONTH!!
Our city celebrations start on Aug 3 and will include many new and fun events! Make sure to visit our throwback Stringtown Fair happening on Aug 3. Come party with us as we celebrate 100 years of Lindon! Check out the list of programs and events and reach out by emailing at recreation@lindoncity.org or by calling 801-769-8625 if you have any questions.
SPORTS
FALL SOCCER
LATE REGISTRATION ENDS ON FRIDAY, AUG 2
Sign up for Lindon’s FALL Soccer league! The season is set to start August 24th. Games will be held on Saturdays at Pheasant Brook Park (400 N 800 W) for 2nd grade and under. Games will be held at Anderson Farms Park (1550 W Lancaster Way) for 3rd grade and up. This is a recreational league, scores, standings, and stats are not kept. Our focus is skill development in a fun, low pressure environment.
Registration: Ends July 26 at 12:00 PM, late signups end Aug 2
Season: Saturdays, Aug 24 - Sept 28
Fee: $40 (Kindergarten & under), $45 (1st & up)
Head to LindonRecreation.org/sports to register.
JR JAZZ BASKETBALL
Compete in Junior Jazz Basketball this winter with Lindon City. This coed league will focus on passing, dribbling, shooting, and man-to-man defense (with colored wristbands) in a fun, low-pressure environment. Participants will be notified if there is a change in facility. All leagues are recreation, scores and standings will not be kept. Junior Jazz jersey provided.
Registration: July 1 - Dec 1
Season: Jan 20 - Mar 2
Fee: $50 (2nd Grade & under), $55 (3rd Grade & up)
Head to LindonRecreation.org/sports to register.
CLASSES
CHESS CLUB
The Lindon Community Chess Club will be held every Wednesday evening from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Lindon Community Center and is FREE! There will be an hour of instruction and two hours of game play. First time? No problem! Come learn how to play chess or improve your skill with others. All ages are welcome. Bring your friends and come enjoy and evening of chess!
Dates/Time: Every Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 PM (no class 7/24)
Ages: ALL ages
Fee: FREE
Location: Lindon Community Center
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Need a break from the kids? The Rec classes are a great way to get kids out of the house and engaging in fun and creative programs. Head to LindonRecreation.org/classes to see more information and to register. See below for available classes.
Nature Explorers
Escape Rooms
Pickleball for Kids Air Dry Clay
Switch Battles
Kids in the Kitchen
Return to Recess And MUCH more!
For more info and to register, head to LindonRecreation.org/classes.
EVENTS
MOVIES IN THE PARK
Who is ready for another great summer of Movies in the Park sponsored by Bank of Utah! All movies are free and will start at dusk unless otherwise specified! A small treat and drink will be provided. Make sure to bring your chair, blanked, and get ready for summer of fun!! Head to LindonRecreation.org/events for see a full lineup of movies.
Kung Fu Panda 4 Pioneer Park Aug 6
Peter Pan (1924) Community Center Aug 8
Haunted Mansion City Center Sept 27
Muppet Christmas Community Center Dec 20
MISC
PARKS & REC TEXTING SERVICE
Lindon Parks & Recreation has many fun and engaging programs and events to offer to the community! If you are interested in getting text notifications, please join our texting service. This is a great way to stay connected to all the programs, events, and activities Lindon has to offer!
To opt-in, please text 801-769-8625 with a keyword from the list below.
Text ALL to be placed in all text groups
Text EVENT for event information
Text POOL for Aquatics Center info
Text REC for rec programming
Text SPORTS for sports info
AQUTAICS CENTER HOLIDAY DATES
The Lindon Aquatics Center will be open during Holiday Hours (11:00-6:00 PM) on the following dates.
May 27 Memorial Day 11:00-6:00 PM
June 19 Juneteenth 11:00-6:00 PM
July 4 Independence Day 11:00-6:00 PM
July 24 Pioneer Day 11:00-6:00 PM
Sept 2 Labor Day 11:00-6:00 PM
POOL END OF SEASON HOURS
As the summer comes to a close and school starts, the pool will go into reduced hours. Please see the schedule below for the hours the pool will be open for the remainder of the season. The last day for morning water aerobics will be Aug 9.
Aug 5-10 Last full week of normal hours
Aug 12 11:00-6:00 PM
Aug 17 11:00-6:00 PM
Aug 24 11:00-6:00 PM
Aug 31 11:00-6:00 PM
Sept 2 11:00-6:00 PM
The last day the pool will be open for the season is Labor Day, Sept 2. After that day, we it will close until Memorial Day 2025.
CENTENNIAL
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS
This year, Lindon City celebrates its 100th year as a city! There will be MANY fun events and programs to participate in throughout the year as we celebrate our centennial celebration! Make sure you follow LindonRecreation.org/centennial for all the programs and events. You can also text “100” to 801-769-8625 to get updates on all the Centennial events and activities happening this year.
PURCHASE DOWDLE PUZZLE AND PRINTS!
Order your puzzles and framed giclée prints today! We are out of 1,000 piece puzzles but still have 300 and 500 piece puzzles. All framed giclée prints are pre-sale only. You can order your puzzles and prints Online or at the front desk of the Community Center.
All puzzles can be picked up at the Community Center MondayFriday from 9:00-6:00 PM. Print orders will be notified when their order has arrived. Head to LindonRecreation.org/centennial to purchase your puzzle or giclée prints today!
CENTENNIAL TREE PLANTING
In preparation of Lindon’s 100-year centennial celebration in 2024, the Lindon City Mayor and Council members have issued a challenge to see if the city can plant 1,000 new trees or woody shrubs staring in March of 2023 until October 2024. Trees planted on private and public property count towards this goal. Go to LindonRecreation.org/trees or scan the QR code to report your tree planting today!
LINDON CARES
COMMUNITIES THAT CARE
Lindon Cares is an evidence-based prevention coalition working to strengthen families, build community resilience, and reduce the risk of addiction, substance misuse, abuse, and suicide. Gather more information, sign up for free classes, or search local resources at lindonrecreation.org/lindoncares.
SENIORS
SENIOR CALENDAR
Check out the calendar for the Lindon Senior Center. If you want more info on our Senior Services including daily lunch, stop by the Lindon Community Center or reach out to Jamie Jensen at jjensen@lindoncity.org. You can also find all updates at LindonRecreation.org/senior-center.
POI Ball 12:30 PM Thursday, Aug 1
Lindon Days
Senior Bingo 10:00 AM Tuesday, Aug 6
Peter Pan 1924
Movie 12:30 PM Thursday, Aug 8
Bingo 12:30 PM Aug 23 only
Cardio Drumming 11:15 AM Every Thursday (no class on 7/4)
Community Center
Community Center
Community Center
Community Center
Community Center
The meal calendar will be available at the Community Center or on our website at LindonRecreation.org/senior-center.
LINDON DAYS
Our Centennial Lindon Days is here! The events will be held on August 3-10 throughout the city. With this being the Centennial year, there are MANY new and fun events starting with an allday Lindon Stringtown Fair on Saturday, Aug 3! Don’t forget to try your luck at the Little Bits of Lindon for a chance to win cash money!!
Make sure to check out LindonRecreation.org/lindon-days for updated information and descriptions for the events. Additional Lindon Days magazines are available at any of the city buildings.
The following events requrie pre-registration so sign up today!
Pickleball Mixer
5k and Fun Run
Horse Trail Ride
Senior Citizen Bingo
Video Game Tournament
See the schedule on the next page or visit LindonRecreation.org/lindon-days.
Pickleball Mixer
Schedule of Events
SATURDAY, AUG 3
Various Times Anderson Farms (1550 W Lancaster Way)
5K and Fun Run 7:00 AM City Park (200 N State Street)
Horse Trail Ride 9:00 AM South Fork Staging Provo Canyon
Stringtown Fair 11:00-8:00 PM City Park (200 N State Street)
SUNDAY, AUG 4
Concert in the Park 7:30 PM City Park (200 N State Street)
MONDAY, AUG 5
Car Show
4:00-9:00 PM Pheasant Brook Park (400 N 800 W)
Cowgirl Clinic 6:30-8:00 PM Horse Arena (200 N Main Street)
TUESDAY, AUG 6
Senior Citizen Bingo 10:00 AM Community Center (25 N Main Street)
Harris Pioneer Home Tour 7:00 PM Pioneer Park (150 S 500 E)
Night Out Against Crime 7:00 PM Pioneer Park (150 S 500 E)
Ice Cream Social 8:00 PM Pioneer Park (150 S 500 E)
Movie in the Park Dusk Pioneer Park (150 S 500 E)
WEDNESDAY, AUG 7
Chess Tournament 10:00 AM Community Center (25 N Main Street)
Huck Finn Fun 6:30 PM Fryer Park (600 N Main Street)
Star Party 9:30 PM Dry Canyon Trailhead
THURSDAY, AUG 8
Centennial Movie 12:30 PM Community Center (25 N Main Street)
Farmers Market 5:00-9:00 PM City Park (200 N State Street)
Jr. Rodeo Pre-Show 6:00 PM Horse Arena (200 N Main Street)
Jr. Rodeo 7:00 PM Horse Arena (200 N Main Street)
Mayor’s Candy Scramble 8:00 PM (approx) Horse Arena (200 N Main Street)
Dirt Dance After Rodeo Horse Arena (200 N Main Street)
FRIDAY, AUG 9
Video Game Tournament 10:00 AM Community Center (25 N Main Street)
Grand Parade 7:00 PM Lindon 400 N & Canal Drive, traveling W to 200 E, traveling N to 600 N
SATURDAY, AUG 10
Public Safety Breakfast 7:30-9:00 AM Public Safety Bldg (90 N State Street)
Cardboard Regatta 9:00 AM Lindon Aquatics Center (60 W 60 N)
Free Swim Day 11:00-6:00 PM Lindon Aquatics Center (60 W 60 N)
Dime Dive 1:30 PM Lindon Aquatics Center (60 W 60 N)
Belly Flop 2:30 PM Lindon Aquatics Center (60 W 60 N)
KenDucky Derby 3:30 PM Lindon Aquatics Center (60 W 60 N)
Food Vendors 6:30 PM Pheasant Brook Park (400 N 800 W)
Ping-Pong Drop 7:00 PM Pheasant Brook Park (400 N 800 W)
Exit Strategy Concert 8:30 PM Pheasant Brook Park (400 N 800 W)
Fireworks After Concert Pheasant Brook Park (400 N 800 W)