🌱 How American Fork church members are adapting to the new Sunday schedule.

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In today's newsletter:

• How American Fork church members are adapting to the new Sunday schedule.
• How an American Fork tight end impressed Michigan's recruiters last week.

Also on today's calendar: This Week Only: Star-Packed Superhero Film Screens at FatCats Bluffdale and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 47 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 48.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Church members around the world embrace new Sunday schedule (thechurchnews.com) — Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints worldwide are adjusting to a shorter, more focused Sunday schedule, and some in nearby American Fork say the change feels inspired. Local members in the American Fork 33rd Ward and Pleasant Grove area describe livelier classes, closer connections, and more emphasis on home scripture study as they settle into the new weekly rhythm.
   

• Michigan recruiting: 4-star RB totals over 200 yards, 4 TDs (mlive.com) — Michigan football recruiting coverage gives a nod to American Fork tight end Christian Hanshaw, who caught four passes for 80 yards and a touchdown in a close win over Lone Peak. His performance, highlighted among Wolverine commits nationwide, puts an American Fork athlete on the radar of college football fans far beyond Utah.
   

📸 Around American Fork

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🗓 Upcoming Events in American Fork

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• This Week Only: Star-Packed Superhero Film Screens at FatCats Bluffdale →
  FatCats Bluffdale, 13901 S Redwood Rd, Bluffdale
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Utah Flutter Meetup →
  Domo, Inc, 802 E 1050 S, American Fork
  7:00 pm
• Sweat Kick & Punch in Their Honor →
  Booth's ATA Martial Arts, 456 E State St #800, American Fork
  8:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Tween & Teen Club: Halloween Bedazzling →
  American Fork Library, 64 S 100 E, American Fork
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Storytime →
  5400 Civic Center Dr #2, Highland City
  11:00 am
• Social Golf Day - 365 Golf in Pleasant Grove →
  365 Golf Pleasant Grove, 1064 S N County Blvd., Pleasant Grove
  3:30 pm
• HS Girls Soccer vs Waterford
  Karl Maeser Preparatory Academy, 320 W 600 S St, Lindon
  4:00 pm
• US Women's Soccer vs Maeser →
  Maeser Prep, 320 W 600 S, Lindon
  4:00 pm
• US Women's Soccer vs Maeser (AWAY) →
  Maeser Prep, 320 W 600 S, Lindon
  4:00 pm
• HS Girls Volleyball vs UMA-HF
  Karl Maeser Preparatory Academy, 320 W 600 S St, Lindon
  5:45 pm
• ABC Food Pantry →
  Alpine Bible Church, 310 E State St, Lehi
  6:00 pm
• Beginning BAND CONCERT in Gym
  Lehi Jr High Lehi, UT 84043
  6:00 pm
• Vball @ Lone Peak - var 6:30/jv 5/soph 3:30
  Lehi High Lehi, UT 84043
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• LOST CAT ALERT!
  Have you seen this pet? Maget was lost on September 26, 2026 and was last seen near American Fork, Utah If you have information on their location,… (Nextdoor South Point)

• Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in American Fork. Apply here.
• Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Cook (P1-1480596-2) in American Fork. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near American Fork here.

🗞 Nearby News

Highland

• Mo' Bettahs expands in home state with Highland, Utah opening (fastcasual.com)

Lehi

• Waite Vision Publishes Patient Guidance on EVO ICL and Sinus Surgery Timing in Lehi, Utah (usatoday.com)
• BBSI Lunch & Learn: Who Is Hijacking Your Culture? (businessdailynetwork.com)
• Local non-profit uses the outdoors to give kids with disabilities unstoppable confidence (lehifreepress.com)

Ok American Fork! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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