Tooele

Girl Scouts thinking day

Tooele Girl Scouts Celebrate World Thinking Day on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Dow James Complex, 438 W. 200 North. Punch Cards available for $1 each to use towards six food/drink tastes and or craft activity at cultural tables

Families of past mayors

Please help us locate families of the mayors we are planting trees in honor of on Arbor Day, April 24. John Joshua Gillette, served as Tooele City mayor 1928 and 1929. Azile Lawrence England, served as Tooele City Mayor 1922 and 1923. Francis Marion Davis, M.D., served Tooele City as mayor 1924 and 1925. Please call Barbara Barlow at (435)882-0006 with any information.

‘My Fair Lady’ staff positions

LaForge Encore Theatre Company is preparing for their second production, “My Fair Lady.” Staff positions are available for this production: assistant director, vocal coordinator/music director, performance and rehearsal pianist, choreographer, assistant choreographer, box office manager, stage manager, lighting technician, sound technician and seamstresses. If interested e-mail info@laforgeencore.org or log on to www.laforgeencore.org to download an application, due March 2. Please include a brief resume with your application.

Girls rec softball

Girls that have participated or plan to participate this year in the rec league are welcome to come to the Dow James facility on Sundays from 12-4 p.m. to participate in some skill developing clinics. Girls must have adult supervision accompanying those girls attending. For more information contact Mike or Kelli Nash, 843-7572.

Grantsville

Old Folks Sociable

The Old Folks Sociable will be March 28. “Calling All Hearts, Come Back Home” is the theme. We need pictures of junior prom, first grade circus, GHS sports, homecoming, etc. Memories as far back as we can go. E-mail grantsvillesociable@hotmail.com or call LuAnn Nelson 884-6785. Children’s Sociable will be March 26. More information will follow.

Sociable guest list

The 2009 reception committee of the Grantsville Old Folks Sociable is in the process of updating the honored guest list. If you are 75 years old or older and have not previously received an invitation or if you will be turning 75 in 2009, please call Joan Parkinson at 884-6606 to have your name added to the list.

Children’s sociable

Get act together! The Grantsville Children’s Sociable will be held on March 26. Look for audition forms near the end of February in the offices of Grantsville High, Grantsville Junior High, Grantsville Elementary and Willow Elementary. Forms need to be turned in the your school office by March 4. Live auditions in front of out-of-town judges will be held on March 11 by appointment.

Stansbury Park

C.E.R.T. meeting

There will be a C.E.R.T. Meeting for all Stansbury Park residents who are C.E.R.T. trained or Individuals who would like to be C.E.R.T. trained on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Stansbury Park Clubhouse. If you are interested but won’t be able to attend please contact Jayann Goodman at 882-1020 or Robin Frederickson at 882-4608.

Pine Canyon

Daughters of Utah Pioneers

Are you a daughter of a Utah Pioneer? Or do you just like to hear or share pioneer stories/histories? If you are interested in coming to a monthly meeting and need more information please call Keri (435)843-5194.

Library

Activities

This week’s “find” is to locate five masks in the library.

Earthquake exhibit

Tooele City Library invites you to come visit “Earthquakes in the Intermountain West.” This is a traveling exhibit developed by the University of Utah Seismograph Station. The exhibit will be open until Feb. 27, Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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 Web site www.tooelecity.org/tcl/library.html or call 882-2182, or visit us at 128 W. Vine St., Tooele.

Schools

GHS parent/teacher conference

On Tuesday, Feb. 24 Grantsville High School will be holding their last parent teacher conference for this school year. The conferences will be held from 4-7 p.m. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Third term THS conferences

Third term Parent/Teacher conferences at Tooele High School are scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 4-7 p.m. Midterm reports will be handed out. If you have any questions call the main office at 833-1978 or the counseling office at 833-1981.

Kindergarten registration

Kindergarten registration for fall 2009 enrollment will be held at all elementary schools on Feb. 26 and 27. To be eligible to enter kindergarten, your child must be at least five years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2009. If you have questions regarding the enrollment process, contact your school principal or the Director of Elementary Education at the District Office, (435)833-1900 ext. 1105.

TJHS conferences

Parent/teacher conferences at TJHS will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 23 and 24, 4-7 p.m.

Volunteers needed

Make a difference in a child’s life, become a Star Reading Tutor at Middle Canyon Elementary. Contact Stephanie Rowley or Valery Christensen at 435-833-1906.

Education

Adult Education

Get your high school diploma. All classes for a high school diploma, adult basic education, GED preparation, word processing, drivers’ education and English as a second language available. Register now to graduate — just $35 per semester. Located at 76 S. 1000 West, call 833-1994. Adult Education classes are for students 18 and over.

Take GED

The GED test will be given on March 10, starting at 8 a.m. Please contact Andrea at 833-1994 by March 6. Pre-registration is required.

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.

Exchange students

NWS PEACE program is seeking caring families in your area to host high school students from all over the world for the 2009 school year. Interested families should call NWS PEACE at 1-866-846-3977 or visit the Web site www.nw-services.com.

Churches

Tooele United Methodist Church

Please join us for Sunday service at 11 a.m. at 78 E. Utah Ave. with pastor Debi Paulsen. Sermon title: “The Heart of The Matter, Forgiveness,” Scripture: Genesis 45:3-15. Ash Wednesday service, 7 p.m. The beginning of the season of Lent, is traditionally a time of confession and an opportunity to return to God. Join us for this meaningful worship service in which we come together as a community to hear and respond to the Word of God and prepare our hearts for Easter.

Fish fry

St. Marguerite’s Knights of Columbus will be having their annual fish fry Feb. 27, March 13 and March 27. The dinner will be at 6 p.m. in the church gym the cost is $5 for a two-piece dinner, $7 for a three-piece dinner. Dinner includes fries, coleslaw and dessert. For more in contact Billy Sandoval at 882-8343.

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.

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.

Bible Baptist Church

Please consider this your personal invitation to join us for services at Bible Baptist Church, 286 N. Seventh St., Tooele. Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday morning service 11 a.m., Sunday evening service 6 p.m. and a Wednesday evening service 7 p.m. For information call 882-7182. Nursery provided and rides available.

Charity

Food pantry

The First Baptist Church in Tooele is offering a clothing closet and emergency food pantry to meet the needs of our community. Anyone with clothing needs is 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. For information call 882-2048.

Donations needed

The Tooele Church of Christ is accepting donations for the Women’s Shelter. They need women’s socks and children’s clothing. Please help. 882-4642, 430 W. Utah Ave., Tooele.

Moose Lodge

Saturday night dinners

Saturday night rib-eye steak and salmon dinners. Members get a free dinner in their birthday month. Come out and join us for lots of fun. Smoke-free environment for members and their guest.

Monday night dinners

Got the Monday night blues and not sure what to have for dinner. Come over to the Moose Lodge for a good home cooked meal. Dinner starts at 6 p.m., menu varies.

Eagles

Friday Night Steaks

Steak night on Friday, Feb. 27 will be hosted by Kevin and Barbara Denner. Steaks, shrimp, halibut and chicken dinners will be served from 6:30-8:45 p.m. Come out and support your Aerie and Auxiliary.

Chili cook-off

On Saturday, Feb. 28, the Eagles will hold their annual Chili Cook-Off. Get your pots ready and be up there at 5 p.m. for the judging. Dinner, the chili and condiments, will be served at 6 p.m. at a cost of $5 per person. Member and guests are invited to participate and attend. Come up for a fun evening. There will be music.

Family night

On Saturday, March 7, Eileen Gallegos and her committee will host the family night. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. with bingo to follow. Public invited.

Veterans

VFW meeting

Post 9314 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. The meeting is at the Pioneer Museum, 50 E. Vine Street, Tooele. Park in the back parking lot and enter the lower door. A guest speaker is expected. The subject is military honors at veteran funerals. All military veteran service organizations are welcome to attend. For more information call Dennis Tracey at 435-850-9014.

VA benefits

Dino Genco from the American Legion, Salt Lake City will be in you area to assist you in understanding and applying for VA benefits. This is a free service to all veterans. Dino will be at the Department of Workforce Services center 305 N. Main St., Wednesday, March 4 from 11 a.m. to noon. Please bring the following documents so that we may better serve you: DD form 214, marriage/divorce papers, birth/adoption/death certificates and children’s social security numbers.

Groups

WDARC

The West Desert Amateur Radio Club will be holding their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. in the Tooele County Building, 47 S. Main St. The meeting will be in the Tooele County Emergency Management conference room, downstairs. This month’s theme will be on emergency communications. We will tour the new emergency operations center.

‘Guys and Doll’s featuring teacher

The Empress Theatre is opening “Guys and Dolls” on Friday, Feb. 27 and continue Mondays and Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. until March 30. The show features Glen Carpenter, a Grantsville teacher. Ticket prices range from $9-11 and can be reserved by calling 801-347-7373 or on their Web site www.empresstheatre.com.

Tooele homemakers

The Tooele Homemakers will meet Monday, March 2 at 10 a.m., in the auditorium of the Tooele Extension/Health Department Building 151 N. Main Street. We will have a green potluck lunch in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. We will learn how to make scrubies. Guest are always welcome. Call Lichi Quinn at 843-1072 or Terry Krauss at 882-6125 for any questions.

Wildlife federation meeting

The Tooele County Wildlife Federation annual meeting and dinner will be held Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Tooele National Guard Armory, 16 S. 1st Street. Show your support for our wildlife. For more info call 882-4767 or 882-6795.

WDBC Horsemen meeting

The February meeting of the West Desert Back Country Horsemen will be held on Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Tooele County Courthouse. We will be planning the elk ride and 2009 memberships. If you have questions, please contact Carol Nudell, 435-833-9085.

Master Gardener’s meeting

Tooele County Master Gardeners’ meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Native and water-wise plants to use in Utah by Jordan River Parkway’s, Kathryn Brown. Public is invited to meet with Tooele County Master Gardeners.

Turkey federation banquet

The Tooele County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will be holding their 10th annual banquet and auction on Saturday, March 7, at the Deseret Peak Complex. Doors open at 5 p.m. For ticket information contact Ty Anderson 830-4660 or Laurie Erickson 830-9224.

Cub Scouts

St. Marguerite’s Cub Scout pack 3604 is looking for boys in first through fifth grade to join the pack. Come learn new skills, enjoy new hobbies, make new friends and explore the world through hands on crafts, games, field trips and camping. Contact Andrea 849-1517 or Erica 843-1472.

Tooele Venture Crew

Ready for something new in 2009? Come join the Tooele Venture Crew. We are a high-adventure crew a part of Boy Scouts of America, for boys and girls ages 14-20. We meet at St. Marguerite’s on Tuesday nights. This year we will be scuba diving, earning CPR certification, caving and much more. Contact Alexis at 843-1472 or e-mail: venturecrew2314@hotmail.com.

Kiwanis meetings

Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at noon for a luncheon at Tracks, 1641 N. Main St., Tooele. Contact Debbie Winn at 224-2046 or Sandy Critchlow at 830-6657 to become a member. Kiwanis is dedicated to help the children.

4-H volunteering

Do you enjoy working with kids and being involved in the community? If so, come and volunteer with the 4-H after school program Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday from 3-5 p.m. at the Tooele Jr. High. Volunteers are needed to help with homework and various 4-H activities. For more information, call Angela Gorringe at (801)360-0760.

Seniors

Tooele seniors

Friday night entertainment at 5:30 p.m.: Feb. 27 Bill Burton. Friday night dancing 6-8 p.m.: Feb. 27. Ned Garcia. Duplicate bridge players needed, Wednesday’s at 1:30 p.m. at the Tooele Senior Center. If interested please call Pat Roe at 882-2803. We need volunteers who are interested in ceramics, call Tony Busico at 882-2870. The center is for the enjoyment of all senior citizens 55 years and up.

Senior Circle

Senior Circle is for those 50 and older and costs $15 per year. Lots of discounts, benefits, health information, and social activities. For more info call 843-3690. Hardware Ranch Day Trip, March 1, $35, call to reserve seat on bus. Doug Gabriel concert (from Branson, Mo.), March 9, 7 p.m. at THS, tickets $10 for SC members.

Recovery

Food allergies

Have food allergies? Visit or e-mail: Utah Food Allergy Network (UFAN) www.UtahFoodAllergy.org, Tooele@utahfoodallergy.org or jalverson@utahfoodallergy.org.

Addiction recovery meeting

LDS Family Services addiction recovery meetings every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the LDS chapel on 1030 S. 900 West, in the Relief Society room, Tooele. Enter on the west side of the church. The handicap entrance is on the south side of the church. This meeting addresses all addictions or character weaknesses. No children please.

Al-anon meeting

Al-anon meetings will be held in the youth center in 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 Friday at 10 a.m. at in the youth room 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 4 p.m., at 565 W. 900 South. Call Jan at 843-4347 for more information.

Domestic violence support

Domestic violence peer support group every Tuesday night from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call the DVSAVA crisis line at 882-6888 for more information.