Tooele

Food drop

The Utah Food Bank will be sponsoring a food drop on July 10 at Deseret Peak from 8 a.m. until the food is all distributed. Sign ups begin at 7 a.m. Please remember to bring your driver’s license. If you have questions call Carrie at 843-7667.

Miss Tooele County pageant

Applications are now being accepted for the Miss Tooele County Scholarship Pageant that is scheduled for July 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Deseret Peak Complex. There will be $3,500 in scholarships awarded. Candidates will be judged on private interview, talent, on stage questions, evening wear, physical fitness and overall composite. Candidates must have a high school diploma, or equivalent and be no older than 23 and must be single and never been married. The deadline for all applications, pictures and paperwork is July 7 at noon. Young women interested in participating this pageant should contact Cheryl Adams, as soon as possible at the County Commission Office during the day by calling 843-3150 , or call her cell at 830-6989.

Little Miss Pageant

The Little Miss Tooele County Pageant will be held Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m. at the Deseret Peak Complex. Girls must be residents of Tooele County to enter. Categories: Tiny Miss for ages 3-6, Little Miss for ages 7-9 and Junior Miss for ages 10-12. If your daughter is interested in being a contestant please contact Shauna Statham at 435-840-3111 or e-mail at littlemisstooelecounty@hotmail.com. You can go to the Tooele County Fair Web sit, www.tooelefair.com to download the registration form. The entry deadline is Wednesday, July 8.

Mercur reunion

The Mercur Employees Reunion will be held July 18 the Ophir Park. The park is reserved from noon until 11 a.m. the next morning for those that may want to camp. There will be a Dutch oven dinner catered at 6 p.m. If you want to participate in the dinner, please send $15 per person before July 1 (so food can be ordered) to: Theron Taylor, P.O. Box 11, Stockton, UT 84071. Call Theron or Carrie for questions at 435-840-3146 or e-mail to: tctaylor@wirelessbeehive.com.

Softball

No commitment softball every Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. at Deseret Peak Complex, southeast corner. You have new teammates each week and can play on any Tuesday you can. Any questions call Mike at 602-826-9471.

Kiwanis 5K Freedom Run

The Tooele July 4 race begins at 8:30 a.m. near the LDS church at 777 East Skyline Drive. Runners are urged to sign up in advance at Macey’s, Century 21, or Prudential. A registration form is online at TooeleCity.org. Mail with check to Kiwanis, P.O. Box 1122, Tooele. Registration on July 4 at the church beginning at 7 a.m. A drawing will be held for a guaranteed entry to St. George Marathon. Contact Karen Perry at 435-830-7846 or www.perkar@wfrmls.com.

Pet parade

Bring your pet and join our entry in the Fourth of July parade. We will meet at the store at 7:30 a.m. on July 4 for free breakfast and decorations to dress your pets. All pets welcome. Call or visit Rockstar Pets for details, 882-6333 or 762 N. Main Street, Tooele.

THS yearbooks

We are attempting to assemble five full sets of yearbooks from the beginning of Tooele High School through 2009. If you have any yearbooks you do not want, drop them off at one of the following locations: Tooele Pioneer Museum, Tooele High School, Tooele Senior Center, Tooele City Library or Tooele Valley Railroad Museum. For any questions call Mike Shuler (602) 826-9471.

Ute football signups

Tooele Ute Football signups for all ages 8-14 will be held at Tooele High School on July 9 from 6-8 p.m., and July 18 from 8-11 a.m. If you are a new player to Tooele please bring a copy of your birth certificate. Cost is $180. If you have any questions or concerns please call Sherie at 435-850-8597 or 435-882-5656.

TC United fireworks fundraiser

Five TC United teams that will be selling fireworks as a fundraiser to earn money for soccer camps and soccer tournaments in the Wal-Mart parking on the east end toward Wingers. We know you have a choice in where you purchase your pyro entertainment. However, we would like the opportunity to earn your business. Please come check it out and tell all your friends the only place in town to get their pyro fix is from the TNT tent in the Wal Mart parking lot. We will be giving away four tickets to the MSL All Star game on July 29 against Everton FC for those who purchase fireworks from us. We are open for business from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. starting through Sunday, July 5.

Grantsville

Little Miss Grantsville

Little Miss Grantsville will be held July 3 at 2 p.m. at the GHS auditorium. Seventeen girls are participating in the event. Admission is $2.

Fourth of July festivities

The Grantsville 4th of July festivities will begin with the flag raising at the Grantsville Fire Department at 8 a.m. and the parade will start at 11 a.m. and the park festivities will start promptly after the parade at 12:30 p.m. If you have questions or parade entries, please direct all questions to Jason Duhon 435-830-9714.

Grantsville irrigation

The Board has issued three regular agricultural turns. Metered users are allotted 250,000 gallons per share. Please be aware, if arrangements have not been made for extra shares, a fee will be assessed based on the overage. Non-metered users follow these rules: no water more than 1.5 hours each spot, weekly usage eight hours maximum, no open hoses, no water between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Miss Grantsville pageant

The 2009 Miss Grantsville Scholarship Pageant will be held on July 3 at Grantsville High School. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults or $2 for students and senior citizen. Questions, please call Grantsville City (Jolene, Kristy, or Jeri) at 884-3411 or Teri Critchlow at 830-8090. We hope to see all of you there.

Names of veterans needed

The Grantsville Business Alliance is requesting names of all past and present Grantsville veterans or serving military to honor at the 4th of July parade on our float. Request you call 435-830-4150 (Jill) or 435-249-0540 (Jill or Chris) with name, service entity (Navy, Army, Marine) and dates. We are also looking for veterans who would honor us and ride in the parade on the float.

Stansbury Park

DUP jubilee

Daughters of the Utah Pioneers annual jubilee will be held at Benson Grist Mill on July 11 at 10 a.m.

Soccer club registration

Stansbury Soccer Club Recreation registration sign-up event will be held Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse library. For info or to sign up visit www.stansburysoccer.com or phone 843-7512 or 224-2174.

Cheerleading program

The new Stansbury Stallions cheerleading program is holding cheerleading signups Thursday, July 9 at Stansbury Clubhouse 7-9 p.m. Ages 5-14. Program includes cheering for the Stallions, parades and competitions. We’re the previous owners of Tooele Youth Cheer and Utah All Starz. Call us at 843-0199.

Triathlon

The Stansbury Days Triathlon will take place on Aug. 15 at 7:30 a.m. Registration is open until full. For registration form and more information visit www.stansburycommunity.org/stansburydays/triathlon.htm.

Community yard sale

The Stansbury Park Community Association is hosting a community yard sale for all residents on Saturday, July 11. Our volunteer firefighters will also be cooking up breakfast to raise funds for their station. Bring things to sell and money to buy! Start time is 8 a.m. but if your bringing your yard sale items I would suggest setting up between 7-8 a.m.. Location: It will be in the grassy areas and parking lots surrounding just off of Stansbury Parkway (by the Millpond Spa and Improvement District office). Be sure to keep the area clear so traffic can get through to the spa and the parks. Suggested parking for shoppers and for sellers once there stuff is set up would be in the spaces by the playground and skate park. Contact Matt Bell 801-201-1188 with questions.

Summer library program

The Stansbury Park Community Library is holding its Summer Reading Program “Be Creative” on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. at the Clubhouse. We also have a special story writing group for ages 10 and up on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. We will be writing our own stories in this group. Come for fun, games, treats and great books. More info is now posted on the library door or you can call Jessica (435)843-1918 or Cindy 882-6188.

Entertainment needed

Entertainment is needed for Stansbury Days held on Saturday, Aug. 15. The Stansbury Community Association is booking entertainment for the 35th Annual Stansbury Days Celebration. Please reach out to the board at spcaboard@stansburycommunity.org or Stacey Smith at 435-850-1044 if you or your team, group or club have any interest in performing between the hours of 12:30 and 5 p.m. or if you have any additional questions or to request further information.

Erda

Erda Days

Erda Days will be held July 17-18. Dinner will be Friday night at 6:30 p.m., $6 per plate, 16 and older. The parade on Saturday starts at 10 a.m. on Erda Way. The car show on Saturday is at 1 p.m. at the church parking lot. Activities will start at the ballpark at noon. A silent auction and raffle will be at 4 p.m.

Ophir

Ophir Day vendors

Ophir Day celebration will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1. Vendors are needed. If interested, contact Scott at (435) 224-4904.

Deseret Peak

Aquatic center anniversary

Deseret Peak’s Aquatic Center anniversary will be held Saturday, July 11 from noon to 8 p.m. There will be games, food and prizes. Call 843-4035 for more information.

Pool party

A pool party will be held at Deseret Peak Complex on July 3 at 8 p.m. Cost is $2 and can of food. Over 2,000 people and DJ in attendance.

Tooele County Fair Vendors

Vendor wanted for the Tooele County Fair. We are accepting non-food vendors selling both commercial and homemade items. Visit www.tooelefair.com for an application or call 435-843-4020 for more info. The Tooele County Fair is at the Deseret Peak Complex, July 30- Aug. 1.

Volunteers needed

The County Fair 5K race will be held Saturday, Aug. 1 at 7:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help on race day. Contact Darrin Cook at 849-3074 for more information.

Library

Tooele City activities

Movies @ your Tooele City Library are scheduled on the following days: on July 1 at 3 p.m. our movie will be an animated karate film. This movie is rated PG. The movie on July 7 at 4 p.m. will be a fun comedy. This movie is rated PG. And July 16 at 11 a.m. will be a sing-a-long cartoon and for preschool children. Be sure to watch the movie, and then read the book. At 11:45 a.m. on July 2 will be an instrument parade. Bring your instrument if you have one, if you do not have one, we will supply one for you. Don’t forget our karaoke night is rap music on July 2 at 6 p.m. The library will be closed Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day and Friday, July 24 for Pioneer Day.

Rewards for reading

The Tooele County Bookmobile Library, Grantsville, is participating in the Utah State Fair, “Read and Win Program,” open to children who are between the ages of 6-12 as of Sept. 1, 2009. All children who read 10 books and return their completed Reading Record Forms by July 23 will receive one free gate entry pass to the Fair, one ribbon bookmark, one coupon for a free regular drink, and one coupon for a free ride, both coupons redeemable at the Fair. The Reading Record Forms are available in the library (located in Grantsville City Hall) and on the Bookmobile. For additional information, call 884-3703.

Summer reading

This year’s annual Summer Reading Program theme is “Be Creative at your library.” The Tooele City Library is looking for local artists to display their work during June. We can display some pottery, paintings, drawings, and photography. All artwork must follow specific guidelines. For more information contact the Tooele City Library, 128 West Vine Street, Tooele or call 435-882-2182 ask for Sharon or Malissa.

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 or other special events. For more information on these and other library programs, check our Web site tooelecity.org/tcl/library.html, call 435-882-2182, or visit us at 128 West Vine Street, Tooele.

Schools

GHS class of ’79 — 30th reunion

The GHS Class of 1979 is planning a 30th reunion with our classmates. Mark your calendars for Oct. 16 and 17. This is homecoming weekend for GHS. More details will come later, but for now we’re recruiting helpers and we need you. We are in the process of gathering names and addresses of all our classmates. If you would like to help, please contact Ranae Williams Peck at 801-278-0142 or Melodi Millward Gochis at 435-882-2017. 

Johnsen Jr. High School

Clarke N. Johnsen Jr. High School’s registration dates are as follows: Aug. 11 — seventh grade, Aug. 12 — eighth grade, Aug. 13 — new students. The first day of school is Aug. 24. Our summer office hours are: Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon.

ACT Boot Camp

Do you want to ace the ACT Test? Sign up for the ACT Boot Camp, taught by qualified Instructors. Class will be located in Tooele on Aug. 10 and 11. Includes the ACT Boot Camp and ACT practice test, all for $119. Price includes a textbook for additional personal study. For more information or to register, call Susan Taggart at 833-9585 or e-mail tagalongsue@wirelessbeehive.com. the class will be limited in size, early registration is recommended. Registration ends July 6.

THS class of ‘64 — 45th reunion

On Aug. 14 there will be a social at the Benchmark Village Condominiums Clubhouse. On Aug. 15 a golf tournament at the Links at Overlake and that evening a dinner and social at the Eagle’s Nest. Any classmates that have not received an e-mail or a letter from the committee, please call Nancy at 435-882-4431 or John at 801-564-8845 or Frank at 435-840-0691 for more details.

4 & 5-year-old classes now enrolling

Is your child ready for kindergarten but not old enough? We have a solution for you. We now offer a pre/k 5 year old class. The cost is $2,000 per year and will be Monday-Thursday from noon to 3 p.m. All children must be 5 by Jan. 1 and be able to pass an assessment. Space is limited, if interested please call St. Marguerite’s Catholic School at 882-0081 or stop by the school office.

TJHS summer hours

Tooele Junior High School’s summer hours at 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. Closed Friday. Closed Thursday, July 2 and Thursday, July 23.

Registration for 09-10

Registration for 09-10 school year: Aug. 12 for seventh grade and Aug. 13 for eighth grade. Back-to-school night for Tooele Jr. High parents and students is Thursday, Aug. 20. TJHS Community Council invites all parents to join us at our next meeting on Aug. 20, during Back-to-school night. School begins Monday, Aug. 24.

Summer food service program

The Tooele County School District announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. Free meals will be made available to all children through at 18 will run until Aug. 14, except for July 24. Breakfast will be served from 8-9 a.m. and lunch from 12-1 p.m. Locations: Harris Elementary, 251 North 1st Street, Tooele and Wendover High School, 110 Wildcat Blvd., Wendover. Meals will be available to adults also, lunch $2.75 and breakfast $1.35. Adults are not permitted to eat off children’s trays.

Education

Adults learn to drive

A driver education course for adults 18 and over will begin Tuesday, July 16, 6-9 p.m., at the center. The class includes 18 hours of classroom instruction and 12 hours of driving and observation. Register from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $180 (current students receive a $65 discount). Pre-registration is required.

Concealed weapons permit classes

Concealed weapons permit classes for $35 will be held near Stockton July 11 and Aug. 15. Also a ladies-only pistol orientation (NRA first steps). Call 435-843-7954 for details.

Adult Education

Get your high school diploma this year. All classes required for a high school diploma, adult basic education, GED preparation, word processing, drivers’ education and English as a second language are 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.

English as a second language

ESOL conversational classes are held Monday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. ESOL students may also come anytime the center is open for Individualized study. Registration is $35 per semester.

Summer school hours

Summer school will be held through Sept. 2 on Tuesday and Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. An ESL class will be held Tuesday and Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.

Arts

Fridays on Vine: Tooele County Choral Society & Phat Boyz

The Tooele County Choral Society and the Phat Boyz will perform at Fridays on Vine concert series on Friday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at the Tooele City Park (55 N. 200 W.) The Tooele County Choral Society is a 20-member choir that has been together for four years. They perform a wide variety of music including patriotic, inspirational, jazz, and comical numbers. The Phat Boyz perform a great variety of soft rock from the ’70, ’80s and ’90s. Members include: Ed Barnett, Ralph Feanus, Tommy Derrick, John P., and Brad Bosen. Fridays on Vine are sponsored by the Tooele City Arts Council and will be offered throughout the summer. A full concert listing can be viewed at www.tooelecity.org. For more information please call the Tooele City Arts Council at 843-2142.

Arts in the Park

The Tooele City Arts Council is sponsoring Arts in the Park for children 6 years and older this summer. A wide variety of art projects will be offered on Thursdays throughout the summer for only $2 a project. Art in the Park will be held at the Swimming Pool Park. Pre-registration is required. View a complete class listing at www.tooelecity.org. For more information contact Terra at 843-2142 or at terras@tooelecity.org.

4-H craze

Tooele City Parks and Recreation and Tooele County 4-H program are offering CRAZE-Summer Adventures for kids 6 years old and older again this summer. Adventures will be held at the Swimming Pool Park on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Each week will have a new and fun theme. You can choose between morning or afternoon sessions. The cost is $10 per adventure. Pre-registration is required. View a complete class listing at www.tooelecity.org. For more information contact Terra at 843-2142 or at terras@tooelecity.org.

Field trip Fridays

Tooele City Parks and Recreation and Tooele County 4-H program are offering Field Trip Fridays for youth ages 8 years and older on Fridays throughout the summer. Groups will be exploring many new places including Antelope Island, the Clark Planetarium, and more. Field trips will begin at 9 a.m. and the youth will return at 4 p.m. The cost is $25 per field trip. Youth must provide a sack lunch, and everything else is included. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. View a complete class listing at www.tooelecity.org. For more information contact Terra at 843-2142 or at terras@tooelecity.org.

Churches

Tooele Christian Fellowship

We invite you to our services where you’ll receive a warm welcome by sincere, down-home country folks. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. with the morning service at 11 a.m. We are located at 600 North Industrial Loop Road. Take 200 North (Utah Ave.) west for 3.4 miles and turn left, first building on the left. For information call 435-224-3392. Child care available.

The Lighthouse

Calvary Chapel Tooele is presently meeting at the Best Western Hotel on Main Street in Tooele. We meet on Sunday at 11 a.m. and extend an invitation for you to join with us as we worship in song and study of God’s Word. Child care available.

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

Country store donations

Rocky Mountain Care Center requests donations for our Country Store of knick-knacks, jewelry, toiletries, etc. to be used as prizes for resident games. Also, volunteers are needed for a variety of activities to enhance the quality of life for our residents.

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. Baby foods are now available. 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

Four person golf scramble

Moose Lodge will be hosting a golf scramble on Sunday, July 12. The scramble will be held at Tooele Oquirrh Hills GC with an 8:30 a.m. shot-gun start. Lunch will be served after the scramble at the lodge. Come and enjoy the fun and win lots of prizes. Sign-up at the lodge.

Saturday night dinners

Saturday night rib-eye steak and salmon dinners. Members get a free dinner in their birthday month.

Eagles

Auxiliary meeting changed

The Tooele Eagles Auxiliary’s first meeting in July will be on Monday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. due to the national convention on July 13.

Friday night steaks

Steaks will be served on Friday, July 3. Steak, halibut and shrimp dinners will be served from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Members and guests invited.

4th of July activities

Come to the parade and see the Eagles float entry and go to the park and have lunch and play bingo with the Eagles at the pavilion. Everyone is invited.

Groups

Sewing guild

The Tooele neighborhood group will be holding their monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 8 in the conference room of the extension office beginning at 9:30 a.m. We will be making travel pillowcases to be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Anyone who is interested is invited to participate with us in this project. We ask that each person bring their own supplies. Those who would like to participate please call Geri Thomas at 882-3487 for a supply list. Bring any show and tell you have and invite a friend to come with you.

Cub Scout Roundtable

Join us for fun and fellowship related to the Cub Scout theme-Fun in the Sun. We have classes for each type of Cub Scout leader position. There are also opportunities for sharing ideas and activities with leaders from other packs. Your CPR cards will be given out from last month’s free CPR training. We will have information on upcoming district and council activities and trainings, including Emergency 911 Cub Day in August, Outdoor Skills for Webelos Leader Training and Den Chief Training in September. Cub Scout Roundtable is Thursday, July 2, 7:30 p.m. at the Tooele Wigwam, just south of Gofer’s, turn left at the worms sing.

Diabetes support group

The Tooele Diabetes Support Group will be taking a break until October. On July 16 at 6 p.m. there will be a free workshop on dealing with diabetes at the Tooele County Health Department. Space is limited so call early to RSVP at 1-877-532-4545. If anyone has suggestions on things they would like to do at support group or on the time held or where to hold it please call 882-5671, 882-5577 or 843-9787. Have a good summer.

Tooele Autism Group (TAG)

Please join us on Tuesday, July 7, at 7 p.m. at England Acres Park (400 E. 910 N.) for a family summer BBQ. Bring your meat of choice, drinks, plates and utensils. We will supply the BBQ and other goods. To entertain the kids, we ask that you bring Frisbees, bikes and a large bottle of bubbles.

Help for gardeners

The USU Master Gardeners are available to help with your gardening problems. The “Diagnostic Clinic” is available from 3-6 p.m. every Wednesday through September at the County Extension office, 151 N. Main St., Tooele.

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.

Veterans

VA benefits

Dino Genco from the American Legion, Salt Lake City will be in your area to assist individual veterans 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 Street, Wednesday, July 8 from noon to 1 p.m. 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. If you are going to be in Salt Lake City and would like to meet with Dino call 801-326-2380 to set up an appointment or for questions that can not wait call 800-827-1000.

Seniors

Tooele seniors

Friday night dinners will resume in September. Friday night dancing 6-8 p.m.: 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

Be part of the circle and join your senior friends! You only have to be 50 and the cost is $15 per year. Enjoy discounts, benefits, health information, and social activities. To make reservations for events, call 843-3690. Friday, July 3 — breakfast buddies 9 a.m. at Jim’s Restaurant, Dutch treat. Wednesday, July 8 — wellness supper with Dr. Strindberg discussing varicose veins and new procedures, 5 p.m. at MWMC, reservations required. Thursday, July 9 — bingo, indoor ––––picnic potluck, bring picnic dish to share, 5 p.m. at MWMC, RSVP’s mandatory, space limited. Thursday, July 16 — day trip to American West Heritage Center/Logan, $40 includes lunch and transportation due July 10.

Grantsville seniors

Health checks: hearing clinic on July 7 from 9 a.m. to noon.; blood pressure every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; nutrition class July 15 at 1 p.m. in Tooele only; diabetic class July 16 at 1 p.m., you need to sign up; foot clinic July 28 at 1 :30 p.m. Call 882-2870 ext. 125 or 126 for an appointment. Center board’s yard sale will be held Friday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring donations after 8 a.m. the day of the sale. Wendover trip on Friday, July 17. Cost is $18 and the van leaves at 8:45 a.m. Pickup in Lake Point at 9:30 a.m.