Tooele

Train museum

Tooele Valley Railroad Museum now open for the 2008 season. We will be open through the summer, Tuesday through Saturday, 1-4 p.m. We are located at 35 N. Broadway. No admission charge. Donations appreciated.

Pet adoption

Tooele Animal Outreach is having a pet adoption, donation, and fund-raising event located next to the petting zoo during the July 4 Tooele City Park activities. We will have great pets available for adoption or fostering, items for sale, and a fun game to play. Call 830-4049 for information.

Summer craze

Tooele City and Tooele County 4-H are offering summer adventures for first grade kids and up. Activities are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting now through July 31. Activities are at the Swimming Pool Pavillion. The adventures start at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 843-2142 or e-mail terras@tooelecity.org.

Field trip Fridays

Tooele City and Tooele County 4-H are sponsoring the program. Available field trips include: Hogle Zoo, Children’s Museum of Utah, and This Is the Place Heritage Park. The field trips will start at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $25 per field trip. For more information call 843-2142 or e-mail terras@tooelecity.org.

Settlement irrigation

Settlement Canyon Irrigation Company is currently removing all watering restrictions. The Board of Directors urge that all shareholders continue to conserve water. Please call 833-9606 or e-mail settlementcanyon@gmail.com with any questions.

Fair vendors

Tooele County Fair is still accepting applications for vendors. Applications available at www.tooelefair.com or call 843-4002.

Belly dancing

Belly basics 101, featuring Shahravar, is a progressive and ongoing belly dance class held on the last Tuesday of each month from 7-9 p.m., at 635 N. Main St., Tooele. Fee is $15. To register or for more information, call Dee at 496-0454 or 843-4345 or Cindy at 224-2018.

Overlake HOA meeting

The HOA meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, July 17 has been moved to one week earlier to Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at the old Tooele County Courthouse (47 S. Main) in the basement in the EOC room. All homeowners and interested residents are invited to attend.

Little Miss Tooele County

The Little Miss Tooele County Pageant is on July 26, at 10 a.m. Girls ages 3-12 are welcome. There will be a $20 application fee. Watch for next week’s paper for more information or contact Shauna Statham 840-3111.

Cub Scout roundtable

Join other Cub Scout leaders for a fun evening of training. We will meet at the Tooele Wigwam, (south on Main, past Gofer’s, watch for the worm sign on your left, turn left and follow the road to the wigwam) Thursday, July 3, 7:30 p.m. We hope you will spend the evening with us.

Aquatic center birthday

The Deseret Peak Aquatic Center’s anniversary celebration is on Saturday, July 12 from noon to 8 p.m. There will be games, prizes, food and lots more. Lap swimming is available Monday through Friday from 7-9 a.m. and during regular business hours. Water aerobics are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6 and 7 p.m.

Pony rides

The annual Fourth of July pony ride by the West Desert Back Country Horsemen will be held at the Tooele City Park. Horse, mule and pony rides cost $5 each. All proceeds go to fund back country service projects on Tooele County trails. If you have questions, please contact Linda Bean, (801)244-1359, or Carol Nudell, 833-9085.

Singles luncheon

Saturday, July 5 there will be a singles luncheon at 1 p.m. at the Pine Canyon Church.

Showcase of homes

The Tooele County showcase of homes is coming September 11-13. Come see what the amazing builders in Tooele County have created for your viewing pleasure. Buy your tickets at Casa in Grantsville, and Tooele Transcript and Macey’s in Tooele. You can also buy tickets at each home. Watch for yellow coupons for $2 off the ticket price of $10.

Grantsville

Animal shelter

Grantsville shelter is desperately looking for volunteers to help out with walking dogs, feeding and help clean the shelter. Please call 830-4493 for more information.

Little Miss Grantsville

Begin your 4th of July celebration right, come to the Little Miss Grantsville Pageant. The Pageant will be held Thursday, July 3, at the Grantsville High Auditorium at 7 p.m. Twenty-three beautiful girls ages 7-12 will compete in two age groups. Admission is $2 per person.

Irrigation

Grantsville Irrigation has issued one regular turn. Metered users have 250,000 gallons per year. Users not being metered must adhere to the following regulations: no sprinkler in one spot more than 1.5 hours; the maximum weekly usage is eight hours; no open hoses; no watering 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For questions or to report abuse call 884-3451.

Stansbury Park

Fourth of July breakfast

Stansbury community fourth of July breakfast. Starts at 7 a.m. at the Benson Grist Mill. There will be a flag-raising and a children’s parade at 8 a.m. Free for the community.

Triathlon

We are now taking registration for the Stansbury Days Triathlon, which will be held on August 16. The triathlon will consist of a 400 meter swim, a 20K bike, and a 5K run. Registration is open until August 1 or until full. Registration forms and information can be found at www.stansburyassoc.org or by calling Gwen at 882-4366.

LaForge barbecue

All students of Carol LaForge are invited to celebrate her 35 years of spectacular teaching and plays at a barbecue, July 12 at the Benson Grist Mill pavilion from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $10. To get a count, please R.S.V.P. to Angie Young Perry at 578-1305 by Monday, July 7.

Fun at the Mill

Benson Grist Mill on July 10, 2008 at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free. Pioneer games and crafts, also pioneer songs and free hot dogs for kids 3 to 12 years old.

Library

The Stansbury Park Community Library will be open July 3, from 6-8pm and Closed on July 4. The Summer Reading Program “All About Bugs” will continue on Friday, July 11 with a bug scavenger hunt at 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. For more info call Jessica at 843-1918.

Ophir

Ophir days

Ophir days annual celebration will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2008, beginning with a great breakfast at the Ophir Ballpark. There are still spaces available for food and craft vendors. For more information contact Susan Cummings at 882-1298.

Vernon

Fourth of July celebration

Join us for the annual 4th of July celebration in Vernon. Theme is: “Take me Home, Country Roads”, Friday, July 4, 2008, at 8 a.m. Pony Express Ride call Jerry 839-3498 or Scott 839-3528 to sign-up. For booth sign-ups contact Doretta at 839-3473, for information call Tammy 839-3498.

Schools

THS class of 1963

The THS class of 1963 will host its 45-year class reunion on August 22-24, so mark your calendar. Please contact Pat Nichols England at (801)523-3819 if you didn’t receive a notice or visit our class page at www.TooeleHigh1963.com.

THS class of 1998

It’s been 10 years, let’s get together for the THS class of ‘98 reunion. Save the date: Saturday, August 9. A database and plans are being made, and if you are willing to help please call Lindsay Clegg Sundloff at 882-3225.

St. Marguerite’s registration

St. Marguerite’s Catholic School is accepting registration for pre-K through 6th grade for the 2008/2009 school year. Please call Ms. Janet, Mrs. Burden or Ms. Ann Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the school office (882-0081) for more information. Space is limited.

Class of 1978

The class of 1978 is celebrating our 30th high school reunion. The date is August 9, 2008, at the Oquirrh Hills Golf Course. Please RSVP to classmates.com or call Cindy at 882-6018 or Wendy at (801)915-3856. We hope to see you all there.

Tooele class of 1988

The class of 1988 will be hosting its 20-year reunion on Saturday, August 2, 2008 in Salt Lake City. All classmates are asked to send current contact information and/or any questions to the following email address: tooele88@comcast.net. For more information about the reunion, you can visit the following webpage: www.tooele88.blogspot.com.

Private Christian school

How would you like to make your student a star performer? Tooele Bible Baptist Academy is starting a private Christian school that is dedicated to traditional values and academic excellence. Free diagnostic testing is given two weeks prior to the beginning of school on August 21. Seating is limited, so don’t delay, call 249-0441.

Kindergarten readiness

Ready, set, school: every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Tooele Family Center we have a fun hour for your children up to 5 years of age of stories, songs, activities and sign language to help your child be prepared for school. Address: 66 W. Vine St., Suite #B. For more information call 833-1960.

Class of 1953

A class reunion is planned for August 1-2. We have sent out invitations to all. Those classmates who have not received a letter please contact us. JoAnn Jacobson 882-8137 or Nolan Yates 882-3359 are your points of contact. Please have your reservation and money to us no later than July 1, 2008.

THS yearbooks

I am attempting to assemble full sets of Tooele High School yearbooks from the beginning of THS through 2008. If you have any yearbooks you do not want, drop them off at one of the following locations: Tooele High School, Pioneer Museum or the Senior Citizens Center. For any questions call Michael Shuler (480)585-5380.

Excelsior Academy

Excelsior Academy, a free public charter school opening August 2009 for K-8, will start accepting intent to enroll applications July 10. The applications will be available at the Transcript-Bulletin and online at www.excelsior-academy.org.

Library

Summer reading program

Our theme for this years summer reading program is “Catch the Reading Bug at your library”. Registration for the Summer Reading Program will go until July 5, 2008.

Weekly story time

Remember children’s story time every Wednesday at 11 a.m. and children’s crafts each Friday from 3-5 p.m. Check with the library for any special story times. For more information on these and other library programs, check our website www.tooelecity.org/tcl/library.html or call 882-2182, or visit us at 128 W. Vine St., Tooele.

Movies at your library

Movies at your Tooele City Library are scheduled on the following days: July 16 at 3 p.m. for all ages, July 17 at 11:30 a.m. for preschool age and July 29 at 4 p.m. for teens. Please visit or call the library for movie details. Sign-up and get your free ticket at the circulation desk.

Closed

The Tooele City Library will be closed July 4 and July 24 for the holidays. We will be open our regular hours on Saturday, July 5 and Friday, July 25.

Reading goal

Be sure to meet your reading goal by July 10, to obtain your ticket and bag. Your ticket will invite you to the final celebration of “Catch the reading bug at your library” on July 12, 2008. To attend you will need to have your ticket. The “Swing club” will dance the “Jitterbug” at 2 p.m.

Education

Adult Education

Summer hours are Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5-9 p.m. All classes for a high school diploma, basic education, GED, and English as a second language. Cost is $35 per semester. At 76 S. 1000 West or call 833-1994 for information. Adult Education classes are for students 18 years and older. Classes will resume in the fall.

GED preparation class

The Tooele Adult Education Center is offering a GED preparation class. The class will be held Wednesday’s from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $35. Call 833-1994 for additional information. Summer school, Wednesday 5-7 p.m.

English as second language

ESOL conversational classes are held Monday and Thursday from 7-9 p.m. ESOL students may also come anytime the center is open for individualized study. Registration is $35 per semester. Summer school, Tuesday and Wednesday 7-9 p.m.

Baby-sitting class

The Tooele Family Center is hosting a class for kids 10 - 14 years of age on Wednesday, July 9. Valuable teaching that kids need to be babysitters. The cost of the class is $10. Address: 66 W. Vine St., Suite #B. Please call the center to sign up 833-1960. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, July 1.

Churches

Mountain of Faith

Mountain of Faith Lutheran Church welcomes all to join us for worship in our new location at a new time. We now worship in the home of Tooele United Methodist at 78 E. Utah Ave. at 9 a.m. every Sunday.

Bible school beach party

Tooele Methodist Church vacation Bible school “beach party.” July 28 through August 1, from 6-8 p.m., for ages 3 and up. Food, crafts and fun Bible stories.

Messianic Congregation

The Brit Ammi Messianic Congregation meets every Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at 37 S. Main, in Tooele. Join us for praise, Torah (Bible) study, and fellowship as we study the Hebrew foundation of our Christian faith. For more information call 843-5444.

Lighthouse Calvary Chapel

The Lighthouse: Calvary Chapel Tooele invites you to our church in the park celebration this Sunday, July 6 at 11 a.m. It is being held at the Tooele city park/ Pratt aquatic park, located at Vine and 200 W. in Tooele. Come dressed to get wet. There will be Sunday School activities for elementary aged children.

Charity

Food pantry

The First Baptist Church in Tooele is offering a clothing closet and emergency food pantry to help meet the needs of our community. Anyone with clothing needs — adults and children — are welcome. The food pantry is available for emergency needs. Hours of operation are Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. We are located at 580 S. Main St., Tooele. For more info call 882-2048.

Food bank distribution

The Utah Food Bank will have a drop on Friday, July 11 from 8 a.m. to whenever the food has been distributed, at the Deseret Peak. (The distribution takes about two hours.) If you have any questions call Carrie 843-7667.

Eagles

Friday night steaks canceled

Steaks have been canceled on Friday, July 4, 2008, due to the holiday. See you back on Friday, July 11, 2008. Come out then to support the Aerie and Auxiliary.

Moose Lodge

Rummage sale

July 12-13 the WOTM rummage sale will take place at 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on both days.

Hours and meetings

Open every Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. July 13 meeting, 10 a.m. social quarters, 11 a.m. general.

Steak dinners

Saturday rib-eye steak dinners served at 6-9 p.m. Come join in the fun in the smoke free environment for members and their guest.

Music

Night of music

Night of music with Stephen Capp Perry at the Tooele East Stake, August 10 at 7 p.m. All young single adults and single adults are invited.

Groups

Kiwanis meetings

Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at noon at Tracks, 1641 N. Main St., Tooele. Contact John Brown at 843-0711.

Pioneers museum

The DUP Museum will be opening on Friday and Saturday for the summer months until September 27. Our hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you would like a tour at any other time than the scheduled hours, please contact either Julie Merrill 882-0004 or Lynne Bevan 882-5121.

Teen center

Serving all teens ages 13 to 18. Tooele Youth Center, 102 N. Seventh St. Tuesday through Friday, 3-7 p.m., $10 yearly fee/scholarships available. If interested call 843-5719.

Women in business

Women In Business Master Mind Group first meeting is July 10 at 7 p.m. at the Tooele Library. This is a group for business women that want to support, encourage and master mind together to create a synergistic approach to personal and business development. For questions or to sign-up contact April at 496-0606.

Sewing guild

The guild will meet on Wednesday, July 9 in the Extension Office classroom beginning at 9:30 a.m. We will have a demonstration on embroidering appliqués using plush fabric. No supplies will be needed but bring any show and tell you might have. Invite a friend to come with you. Call Geri Thomas 882-3487 if you have questions.

Action for Autism play

Action for Autism summer play group: join us every Wednesday through July and August until August 20, at England Acres Park 910 N. 400 East (off of Broadway and 1000 N.) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your kids, a lunch, and spend time with us.

Support group for dementia

Open to anyone caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Next meeting Tuesday, July 15, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Cottage Glen Activities Center, 1892 Aaron Dr., refreshments provided. Sponsored by Tooele Aging Services and Alzheimer’s Association — Utah chapter. For information about Alzheimer’s disease or attending this group, call Frank at 882-2870 extension 130.

Seniors

Tooele Seniors

Next Friday night dancing on July 11 with D.J. Ned. Wendover trip on Monday, July 14 at 11 a.m., cost is $15 and must sign up at front desk. Check your health service: foot clinic on Tuesday, July 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m. and appointment is necessary. Alzheimer’s Support Group: Tuesday, July 15, 2:30 p.m. at Cottage Glen.

Program openings

Tooele County Aging has openings in an alternative, income-based program designed to help seniors remain independent. CNAs help keep them in their homes safely, provide personal care, do house keeping and run errands. If interested please contact Jolene Shields at 882-2870 Ext. 125.

Grantsville Senior Center

The center will be closed on July 4 and 24. Evanston horse racing, cost is $39 and includes lunch and admission, please call 884-3446 or 884-6230 for more details. Presentation on diabetes with Brian Ditty and Eileen DeLeeuw on Tuesday, July 22 at 1 p.m. Blood pressure testing every Thursday at noon to 1:30 p.m.

Senior Circle

Senior Circle is for anyone over the age of 50 and costs only $15 per year. Receive hospital, local, and national benefits. Call 843-3690 or stop by the hospital volunteer desk to sign up. All activities require an RSVP except for exercise. Please call for more information about exercise classes.

Recovery

Kick drug habits

LDS Family Services addiction recovery meetings are Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 1030 S. 900 W., room 118, Tooele. Enter on the north side of the chapel. The Erda meeting has been discontinued.

Al-anon meeting

An Al-anon meeting will be hald every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 1784 N. Aaron Dr. Join us and you’ll never have to feel alone again. For more information call 840-0445, 882-4721, or (801)599-2649.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meetings are held every Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 1782 N. Aaron Dr. For more information call 840-0445, 882-4721, or (801)599-2649.

Take off pounds sensibly

Need help to lose those extra pounds? We can help. TOPS is a weight loss support group open to men, women, teens and pre-teens. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Tooele Senior Center, 59 E. Vine St. Call Mary Lou at 830-1150 or Connie at 884-5010 or see www.tops.org for more information.

NAMI support group

Are you or someone you know living with depression, panic, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, or schizophrenia? NAMI support meetings are held Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at 565 W. 900 South. Call Jan at 843-4347 for more information.