Communities gear up for America250 celebration

By Becky Ginos

BOUNTIFUL—As America celebrates 250 years with festivities across the country here at home several cities are hosting their own celebrations. Bountiful City has a whole lineup of activities to take part in the nationwide celebration.

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• How to Convert Sprinklers to Drip Class

  Tuesday, May 19, 10 a.m., FREE

  WERC Bldg. 2837 East Highway 193, Layton

• Davis County Sheriff's Office Internet Safety Course

  Wednesday, May 20, 6-7:30 p.m., FREE

  Centerville Library, 45 S. 400 West

• Interfaith Community Dinner

  Wednesday, May 20, 6-7 p.m., FREE

  Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 1131 S. Main Street, Centerville

• BYU Fan Fest

  Wednesday, May 20, 6 -8 p.m., FREE

  Western Sports Park, 25 N. Sports Park Way, Farmington

• Davis Chamber of Commerce Annual Mayors Luncheon

  Thursday, May 21, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  Davis Tech College Allied Health Building, 435 S. Simmons Way, Kaysville

• Medicare 101 Workshop

  Thursday, May 21, 6:30 p.m., FREE

  Centerville Library, 45 S. 400 West

• Understanding the Great Salt Lake: What’s Happening Now and Why It Matters

  Friday, May 22, 5 p.m., FREE

  Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main Street

• Guided Bird Walk

  Saturday, May 23, 9-10:30 a.m.

  Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S Waterfowl Wy., Farmington

• How to Convert Sprinklers to Drip Class

  Saturday, May 23, 9 a.m., FREE

  WERC Bldg. 2837 East Highway 193, Layton

• Bountiful’s Got Talent Auditions

  Saturday, May 23, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

  Joy Foundation Studio, 55 N. Main St., Bountiful

• North Cottonwood Commons Park Grand Opening

  Saturday, May 23, 5 p.m.

  550 Innovator Drive, Farmington