CLEARFIELD -- After months of practicing by members of the new Clearfield Community Band, the group will present its debut performance as part of the city's 4th of July parade, 9:30 that morning. Gretchen Myers conducts the group, which includes performers from both within Clearfield and from surrounding communities. The call for members began last November, with the band now including a variety of instruments. They range from the essential clarinets and saxophones to bass clarinet, piccolo, baritone (euphonium), tuba and percussion. "My vision for the band is that it will be a high quality group which provides an opportunity for adults in the community to perform great music, close to home, in a fun environment," Myers said.

The group plans to present three concerts per year: the 4th of July parade appearance, a holiday concert in November or December and a spring concert.

Myers holds a bachelor's degree in music and vocal performance from San Jose State University. She is an accomplished cellist and a semi-professional singer. She has performed in many musical theater productions and directed children's groups and musical theater productions.

The parade, meanwhile, will also feature an appearance by the Clearfield High School Marching Band and Color Guard, under the direction of Stephen Anderson. About 50 students will be marching and performing in the parade.

Clearfield joins other area cities, including Layton, in organizing a community band. Layton's has been operating for several years, and has performed for a variety of functions. Layton has worked hard for several years to attract bands to its parades, even considering financial incentives.

Applications are still being accepted for the Clearfield parade on a first-come, first- served basis. They can be obtained online at www.clear

fieldcity.org or at the Municipal Building at 55 S. State Street, first floor. There is no entry fee.



Clearfield notes registration

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n CLEARFIELD -- Registration starts Monday, July 3, for the WFFL (Wasatch Front Football League) season, which begins July 31, here.

Clearfield residents ages 7, who weigh at least 40 lbs., through age 15, not entering their sophomore year, are eligible to sign up.

Several items are needed when registering. Those include a birth certificate copy, signed parental/guardian consent and a physical and health history signed by the parent/guardian and examining physician, dated within the past six months.

In addition, a current weight of your child is needed, or a scale on site will be available. All players must also provide proof of residency, either Clearfield or Hill Air Force Base, with a utility bill or other document and proof of insurance.

Registration costs $75 can only be completed at the Clearfield Community Services Department, on the first floor of the Municipal Center, 55 S. State. A refundable $50 uniform deposit is required.

The season runs through Oct. 28 if a team qualifies for the Mini-Bowl. For more information call 525-2790.



Free Sunday concert set

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n LAYTON -- It'll be a time to recall the "Lawrence Welk Era" of music mixed with a patriotic theme, Sunday, during the free Sunday Night Concert at the Ed Kenley Amphitheater in Layton's Commons Park, 403 N. Wasatch Drive.

The 7 p.m. concert, "Wunnerful, Wunnerful: God Bless America" is a patriotic extravaganza in the style of the long-running Lawrence Welk Show.

Local singers and musicians who will participate include Dave Allen of Layton as Welk, Elaine Taggart of Salt Lake City as Norma Zimmer, Mel and Brooks Teeples of Layton as Guy and Ralna, the Dibble Sisters as the Lennons.

Other performers include LaMar Taylor of North Ogden, Brent Allen of Kaysville, Dan Harris of Ogden, Steve Hendricks of Layton, Brian Slagowski of Layton, Sheila Barcklay of Kaysville, and Renetta West, Allison Anderson, and Elizabeth and Dan Stephenson of Layton.

A patriotic sing-along and a grand finale, "Battle Hymn of the Republic," are also planned. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, or come early to sit in the permanent seating.



'Annie Warbucks' being presented

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n CLEARFIELD -- "Annie Warbucks," the sequel to the smash hit "Annie," will be performed at the Bicentennial Park Amphitheater in Clear-field, starting Friday.

Performances are June 30, July 1, 3, 4 and 6-8 at the outdoor amphitheater, 650 S. 800 E. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for children, 12 and under, and seniors aged 60 and above.

Discount group tickets are available. Tickets for the July 4 performance are all RSVP.

The storyline begins right where Annie ends: Christmas morning, 1933. Daddy Warbucks learns that since he is not married, he broke the law by adopting Annie.

His legal advisers suggest Daddy Warbucks get married quickly so he can keep Annie; but he has only 60 days to find a suitable wife. The adventure beings with the search for the future Mrs. Warbucks.

Cast members include Caitlyn Polson as Annie, Mike Cram as Daddy Warbucks and Carolanne Campbell as Grace. The show is directed by Kris Polson.

This show is one of two to be presented by the Clearfield Community Theatre this summer. "Annie of Green Gables" will be performed Aug. 10-12 and Aug. 14.

This project is supported by the Utah Arts Council, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information visit the Web at www.

clearfieldcity.org or call 525-2790.



Kaysville plans July 4th activities

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n KAYSVILLE -- It's not too early to start planning for the Kaysville/Fruit Heights Independence Day activities. In fact, events start several days before the actual holiday of Tuesday, July 4.

A carnival will run June 30, July 1, 3 and 4, 1-9 p.m. in the south parking lot of the Davis Applied Technology COllege. Discount tickets are available at city hall 29, $15 per pass. For more information call John McCleary at 544-3088.

"The Sound of Music" will be performed June 30, July 1, 3 and 5 in the Davis High School auditorium, with a 2 p.m. matinee July 4. Cost is $5 per seat or $25 a family up to 6 people. For more information call Kristin Barlow at 814-8831.

The free Patriotic Devotional will feature Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, a Kaysville native. It will be Sunday, July 2 at 7 p.m. in the Davis High auditorium. For more information call John McCleary at 544-3088.

Activities on Independence Day include: breakfast, 6:30-10:45 a.m., DATC, $5 a person, $25 for family up to six. For more information call Sally Taylor at 544-5624.

The 5K and 10K Run and 5K Walk tart at 7:30 a.m. at the Davis High Football Track/Stadium. Fee is $15 if registered by June 19, $30 after June 29. For more information call Gregg Johnson at 451-7109.

"Stars and Stripes Forever" is the 11 a.m. parade theme. It will run from the DATC to Main, then north along Main to 100 North. The water section is on Main Street. For more information, call Sally Taylor at 544-5624.

The carnival, booths and entertainment run noon-9 p.m. in the DATC south parking lot. For more information, call James Larson at 593-2348 (work hours) or e-mail james.

larson@datc.net.

A 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is set for noon at the DATC; call 593-2447 for more information. The play is at 2 p.m. and fireworks form a finale to the day's events at 10 p.m.

For more information call John McCleary at 544-3088.