ACTIVITY QUESTIONS
Fireside Information?
This is a good activity to begin meeting others if you are new to single activities. Firesides occur four times a month at various locations throughout the area taking place every Sunday at 7:30pm (directly after choir practice). If there is a 5th Sunday in the month local groups of Stakes sometimes referred to as "clusters" often provide a presenter tailored to the local group.
Normally, presenters are selected by one of 100+ Stakes throughout the region where the assignment is rotated weekly. A variety of remarkable and dynamic presenters speak, instruct, share or perform at these events ranging from most disciplines and experiences in life. Requests to speak at the fireside are not accepted on this website but you might inquire with your home Stake in the Utah South Area regarding it's next opportunity to host the fireside and their choice for presenter.
A Spanish translator is typically present at all firesides. Headsets are offered to anyone in the congregation to listen to the presenter for the evening in Spanish. If a need for sign language is required we can help as well.
Refreshments are typically served afterwards during a one hour mingle. Sunday dress is advisable as all firesides are held in chapels.
Names and topics of presenters are provided on the hotline number and on this website as soon as the details become available from the host Stake for each week. There's no cost and attendance at firesides can vary between 200 - 500 attendees depending on the time of year and presenter.
Click here for the: "Fireside Page"
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Choir Information?
Long term friendships start here. Do you have an interest in singing, performing and harmonizing with others. Did you know that the Utah South LDS Singles Choir is the longest operating choir within the church aside from the LDS Tabernacle Choir? We practice weekly throughout the year in preparation for three major concerts that are free to the public. The concerts are tailored for "Easter", "Summer Pops" and "Christmas" while the cost of music and management are provided by the organization so we can participate freely.
Join the alto, saprano, baritone or tenor sections where no one is turned away. Most of the selections are chosen for the full choir voice but there are auditions if you'd like to perform in a small group or as an individual. Choir practice occurs weekly just before and at the same location as the fireside. Sunday dress is advisable. To learn the schedule and times follow the link below.
Click here for the: "Choir Page"
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Dance Information?
There are many reasons for dancing including your top 100 songs. You can't go wrong if you arrive with a heart full of fun and ready to engage others and enjoy yourself. Our DJ's take requests if there's a song you want. We have 4 dances a month with seasonal dances mixed in such as "Halloween", "New Years", "Valentines", "Singles Conference" and "After LDS General Conference Priesthood". Cost is typically $4 but some dances cost more depending on the venue and services.
The weekly dance takes place at LDS gymnasiums where we require LDS conduct and modest dress standards. Clothing must conceal the garment line. Music is typically selected from a popular list of past and present hits. Our DJs play music that is in keeping with good standards and fun for dancing. Dance instruction takes place each week beginning at 8 - 9 PM while general dancing and a good selection of refreshments begins at 9 PM. The dance ends just before midnight.
Click here for the: "Dance Page"
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Temple Information?
Temple attendance is an integral part of LDS life which includes single members of the church. Ancestors waiting for sacred ordinances via living descendants look forward to our help. We typically meet each week on a Wednesday evening but other groups also meet in surrounding Temples during the week. Discover more on the Temple information page - linked to below.
Click here for the: "Temple Page"
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Super-Saturday Information?
Have you wished for something new or interesting each month? Super-Saturday is an event taking place on one Saturday a month. Stakes who are hosting this activity work to prepare something unique or interesting that can enhance, encourage, teach or exercise us physically, mentally or spiritually.
From month to month there might be a home improvement fair, a live cultural performance, craft related demonstration, professional workshops, emergency preparedness, survival fair, hiking, gardening, a service oriented event, hayride in the snow, home maintenance topics, improving ones single savvy skills, etc.
Stakes hosting this activity typically select experts from members of their Stake to assist in their chosen activity. Many events of this type can include a meal or refreshments and sometimes there is entertainment. Activity selection is provided on the hotline and on this website as soon as the details become available from the host Stake for the month. There's no cost and attendance can range between 50 - 300 people depending on interest throughout the region.
Click here for the: "Super-Saturday Page"
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Religion Class Information?
Looking for the ability to be engaged in course work? We try to offer a variation of course work for our single members. Sometimes a class can run for a year or more while other times a class may not run longer than a few weeks. Classes may cover topics like how to invest for the future, managing a small business, brushing up your resume, job skill polishing, building something at home or on the web, communicating and listening, single parenting, coping with grief, scriptural study, church history, maybe an occasional travel and culture class. All classes incorporate the influence of the gospel. If you like a quiet setting with similar singles looking for a more intellectual pursuit, this activity is for you!
Click here for the: "Religion Class Page"
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Multi-Stake Group Information? (Clusters)
Can't attend all the activities because of time or gas costs or the current activities prove to be crowded? Are you aware there are activities close to home?
Aside from the regular area firesides, dances, temple nights, super-saturdays, friday night activities, mid-single activities, etc - there are events tailored more specifically for the community in which you live. We call these Multi-Stake Groups. Basically our area is divided into several parts consisting of smaller groups of Stakes. One group may have 8 Stakes while another has 20. Each group can provide additional activity types such as "Family Home Evening" or specific community related events for singles.
One advantage of a smaller Multi-Stake Group activity is they offer events that the area group can't. Sometimes events are limited by the number of people attending. It wouldn't be much fun playing volleyball if you had to wait 2 hours before getting into a game due to crowding. They do much more such as lecture series pertinent to the local interest, catered dinners for smaller groups, art workshops and even age range specific events. Depending on the group they may provide activites for singles aged 31-45 or 45+ and all groups typically post information related to the age range. If an age range isn't posted it's for singles 31 and older.
Click here for the: "Multi-Stake Groups Page"
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June Singles Conference Information?
Each year in the latter half of June we have a 7 day singles conference in Utah County. This is the longest running and biggest LDS singles conference available. The week includes a service project, picnic in the park, temple night and mingle at BYU afterwards (about 3-5 sessions of singles in the Provo Temple), bonfire with entertainment in the canyon, hiking, outdoor sports, full conference brochure listing speakers for all workshops on Thursday, Friday and Saturday topics as well as Sunday meetings which include morning services, lunch and a fireside in the evening at the UVSC campus. There is a banquet dinner with speaker on Saturday, a Friday dinner, a Friday lunch and a Sunday lunch. There are 3 big dances at the UVSC campus on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
Details of the presenters, list of events and online registration typically appears in the month of April. Other than that we typically provide the date of our next conference on the June Singles Conference Web Page.
Click here for the: "June Singles Conference Page"
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Friday Night Activity Information?
Are you looking for something off the beaten path? Something informal like a movie, visiting a museum or art exhibit, baseball game, canyon hike, fishing, astronomy, bird watching, tennis, tailgate party, kite flying, picnic in the park, board games, etc...
Once a month on the first Friday evening (usually before the dance starts) we have what we call a "Friday Night Activity". Like the firesides and dances, one host Stake from the area will plan something for the month - typically something relaxing and usually informal. I could be a concert though - who knows! There's no page on the website for this information because it's typically listed on the home page of the website about one week prior to and through the first week of the month. There's usually some light refreshments as well and some good laughs. You might see a new friend at one of these events as they are irregular in nature but fun!
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What activities can I attend?
The activities in the area are designed for everyone to attend. Visitors to the area and it's surrounding communities are welcome at all events.
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Are events near my home?
The events rotate throughout the valley from week to week. The multi-stake group page offers activities close to any community. You can review those activities at the following page: "Multi-Stake Group Page". We don't have information about other areas in the church, however we do provide links along the left hand side for other areas within Utah and the Utah South Area.
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Can I advertise here or list an activity?
We don't offer advertising here. The site is primarily designed to communicate what activities are available within the Utah South Area of the church. If you're interested in learning about using the existing software to manage an area outside of the Utah South Area and you are part of the LDS church with Priesthood Leadership, leave a message at: "Contact Us Page"
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Are there activity cards listing events, times and locations?
The activity cards are typically available at any area event near the entrance. You can also find more activity cards for your ward and stake if you approach those who wear name tags at the activities who can provide as many as you require. Thankyou for sharing these within your Stake with other singles.
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Are there guidelines?
Most guidelines are provided within church teachings. Being kind and curteous to each other is required at all times. If you're treated improperly or feel uncomfortable, approach a Priesthood Leader who are present at all events and communicate the situation. Avoid arguments and confrontations. Men and women should treat one another as "Ladies" and "Gentlemen" - "Brothers" and "Sisters". If someone doesn't want to dance or talk with you, look elsewhere and find someone happy to spend time with you.
If someone asks for your personal contact information there's no harm in declining until you know them better. Don't be hasty - there's time enough to learn about each other and become comfortable gaining trust along the way.
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