Community events

• "Get a Kick Out of Reading." The new Provo City Library children's reading program has its "kick off" at 4 p.m. with special guest Nelson Akwari. Free.

• Global Awareness Week at Utah Valley State College today: 11:30 a.m. Lunchtime ethics open discussion in LC 243; 6 p.m. International 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

• Sweet Treats is the topic of tonight's Cobblestone Kitchen from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Thanksgiving Point, Lehi. Learn how to make homemade confections like caramel, truffles, peanut brittle, flavored fondants, and ideas on dipping sweets as well. Cost: $30. Call 768-2300.

• "We Won't Fudge On This One" at tonight's Pleasant Grove Macey's Little Theatre class at 7 p.m. Mint, orange and raspberry fudge. Call 796-6601. Free.

Friday, Nov. 11

• Global Awareness Week at Utah Valley State College today: 7 p.m. Mr. And Miss UVSC International Pageant, Grand Ballroom. Cost: $7/$6 students. Call 863-8797.

• Children's House International open house on adoption at Thanksgiving Point, from 3-8 p.m. in the Amber room of the Museum of Ancient Life. Workshops will be held including: How to begin the adoption process; international adoption options particularly adopting from China and Guatemala. Call 768-2300. Free.

• Dinosnorzz overnight adventure at the Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point. Beginning at 7 p.m. through Saturday at 10 a.m. Call 768-2300 for reservations.

Saturday, Nov. 12

• Global Awareness Week at Utah Valley State College today: 6:30 p.m. Fiesta Hispana Dinner in SC 206. Cost: $8 dinner/$8 show or $14 both. Call 863-8797.

• Utah Valley PAF Users group, will meet from 9 a.m. to noon in the LDS "Red" Church, 4000 N. Timpview Dr. (650 East), Provo. The main presentations will be by Donald R. and Diane M. Snow on "Working with Large Databases: The Early LDS Members Database." Following the Snows there will be breakout sessions. Free.

• Single Adult Dance, (25 years and older), at 9 p.m. at the Show Barn at Thanksgiving Point. Cost: $8 per person. Call 765-4487.

Monday, Nov. 14

• Children's Book Week, begins today at the American Fork Library, 64 S. 100 East. Call 763-3070 for information.