Tooele

Blood drive

Mountain West Medical Center is sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, July 21, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. To schedule a donation time please call 843-2524.

Managing Your Money

Three-hour workshop on Managing Your Money will be held Tuesday, July 21 from 6-9 p.m., located at Anything Cute 33 N. Main St., Tooele. Learn a simple system of money management. Fun, interactive workshop open to spouses/partners. Registration cost: One piece of women’s clothing or a donation to Anything Cute. Space is limited to 20 participants. Call 435-843-5602 to pre-register.

Settlement Canyon Irrigation

Settlement Canyon Irrigation is now enforcing a no weekend watering restriction. Watering is not allowed starting Friday nights at 6 p.m. until Monday morning 6 a.m. Shareholders are also reminded that there is no residential watering allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. every day. Please call 833-9606 with any questions.

Community Carnival

There will be a free carnival at Dow James Complex Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, July 14, 15, and 16. Entrance, booths, snacks are all free. Open to all ages, but children under 6 must have an adult present. Games, puppet stories, and snacks. Sponsored by First Baptist Church. Questions call 882-2048.

Slow-pitch co-ed softball

No commitment softball, over 30, 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.

Ute football sign-ups

Tooele Ute Football sign-ups for all ages 8-14 will be held at Tooele High School on 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.

Obedience classes

KDK9’S Basic Obedience Class for all ages of dogs and handlers. Six week class starts July 16 at 5:30 p.m. Classes at Cal Ranch, $89 per dog. One free training lead and rope included. Week one — dog psychology (no dogs, two hour class). Weeks 2–6 — learning the basics (one hour class). Proceeds help support KDK9’S Search and Rescue Dogs and the Animal Concepts Foundation, both non-profit. For more info and registration call: 435-837-2134.

Special Olympics car wash

The Tooele County Giants will be have a “windows only” car wash on Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at Soelberg’s in Grantsville and Albertson’s in Tooele. Our team is in urgent need of funds to help with the cost of upcoming competitions by join us at our window wash. We will be charging only $2 per car. Donations and team sponsors are greatly appreciated. For more information, call Cheri at 884-3007.

Special Olympics practices

The Tooele County Giants with Special Olympics are starting practice for their fall events. We will be competing in bocce and swimming. Anyone age 8 and older with a physical and/or intellectual disability is invited to join our team. Please call Cheri at 884-3007 for practice dates and times.

Stansbury Park

CERT meeting

Come to the next Stansbury Park CERT Community meeting at the Stansbury Park Clubhouse on Wednesday, July 15, from 7-8 p.m. Find out how we need and use radios (ham, FRS, GMRS, MURS) in the event of a disaster in Stansbury Park, Lake Point and Erda. Find out about the first radio test coming to our area. Look on the community calendar at www.stansburyparkcert.org for more upcoming CERT events.

CERT open positions

Stansbury Park CERT has openings for leadership positions. The following positions are open: assistant to the organization’s director; secretary, working directly with the administrative director; assistant to the planning and training coordinator; and battalion coordinators. Go online to www.stansburyparkcert.org under “download” then “SP CERT Management Responsibilities” to read more about these open positions. You can call any one of the directors’ to voice your interest in volunteering. Don Clausen at 435-849-0658, Debbie Clausen at 435-830-5299, Robin Frederickson at 435-224-2481 or e-mail debbie.clausen@stansburyparkcert.org.

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.

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 parade

Come join the fun at the Erda Days Parade on Saturday, July 18. Honoring this year as our Grand Marshals are long-time residents, Ethel Walters and Cordale and Carolyn Gull. Line-up begins at 9 a.m., with judging at 9:30 a.m. and the parade starting at 10 a.m. All walkers, bike riders and small motorized vehicles, will line-up on the south end of Liddell Lane. The horses will line-up at the north end of Liddell lane and all trucks, floats, and larger entries will line-up on Erda Way at the corner of Liddell Lane heading west. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. Prizes and fun for all! No pre-registration is required. Any questions please call Nancy Folta at 882-5530 or Samantha Barton at 882-3817.

Erda Days 5K/1K

This year’s Erda Days 5K and kids 1K races will be held Saturday, July 18, at 8 a.m. at the Blake and Maren Beazer home (4336 Liddell Lane). Register at 7:30 a.m. on the 18th. For more information or to pre-register, call the Beazers at 833-9865.

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

Diving class

Diving class/team forming. Call 843-4035 for more information.

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 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. The library will be closed 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 rodeo team

If you are interested in joining the Grantsville High School Rodeo Team, we will have a meeting on July 14 at 7 p.m. at 415 S. Worthington (Grantsville). If you have any questions, please contact Misti Williams at 435-241-0068.

THS class of ’89 — 20th reunion

Attention class of 1989 — our 20th reunion is scheduled for Aug. 7 and 8. Go to www.ths1989.com for details. Only $45 for two great nights full of fun and $79 plus tax for a room at the brand new Marriott Springhill in the International Center. Cut-off date for sign up is July 15. Please contact Holly at holcis@msn.com for any questions or 435-830-8493. 

Information session

An information session for Washington Online School Utah will be held on July 16 at 1 p.m. at the Tooele City Library, 128 W. Vine Street. Washington Online School Utah (WOSU) offers a public school option for schooling at home tuition FREE. This opportunity is available to all students in the state of Utah through the Washington School District. WOSU is a virtual public school using the K12 curriculum.

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.

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 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

Adult religion class

Grantsville West Stake, Adult Religion Class on the Pearl of Great Price taught by Mark C. Hutchins will be held Wednesday nights, 7-8:30 p.m., starting Aug. 5 through Nov. 18, at the Grantsville Seminary building, 156 East Cherry Street. Tuition is $24 or $2.50 per lecture. Make checks payable to BYU Adult Religion Classes. Come a little early on the first night to register before class. Questions call Eric P. Johnsen 884-3306.

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 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: Variety on Vine 

Variety on Vine, featuring five of Tooele’s finest performers will be Friday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Swimming Pool Park (55 N. 200 W.). The evening will feature Willie Tso who became the most requested native on KTNN radio in Window Rock, Ariz. and well known throughout the four corners area. Brad Bosen is known as our very own “Ventooeleequist” and provides family friendly fun and entertainment. Troy Medina and Tyra Booth have performed many times together and have won many karaoke competitions. The Sopranos, Valerie Packer and Heidi Robinson, offer a variety of solos and duets from the classical and Broadway genres. The Barbershop Belles is a ladies barbershop quartet who have been together for 13 years. Each lady brings her own special talent to the Barbershop Belles. 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.

Churches

Musical ensemble

On Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m., a musical ensemble from International Baptist College at Tempe, Ariz. will give a concert at Mountain View Baptist Church, at 822 E. Main, Suite H in Grantsville. You are invited to attend this sacred concert. No charge.

Activities and service

On Sunday, July 19 at 4 p.m. our monthly activities and service in the park will take place. Sports (volleyball, horseshoes, table games, etc.) and a pot-luck dinner about 5:30 and a service to follow. This is a monthly event during the summer. All are invited. Cherry Street in Grantsville. Come, join us for an evening in the park.

South Carolina ensemble

On Sunday morning, July 26 an ensemble from Bob Jones University, Greenville, S.C. will present a program in the morning service at 11 a.m. You are invited to attend this special program. No charge.

Grantsville area

A two-day “Bible Club in the Park” for children at the Grantsville City Park from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15. There’ll be puppets, snacks, Bible stories, and games. Hosted by the First Baptist Church in Grantsville. Questions, please call Rush Kee at 884-3737. 

Stansbury Park area

A two-day “Bible Club in the Park” for children in Stansbury Park on the grassy area by the pool from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15. There’ll be puppets, snacks, Bible stories, and games. Hosted by the Stansbury Park Baptist Church. Questions, please call Andy Roberson at 882-3853.

Tooele area

A two-day “Bible Club in the Park” for children at Parker’s Park in Overlake from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15. There’ll be puppets, snacks, Bible stories, and games. Hosted by the First Baptist Church in Tooele. Questions, please call Pastor Jon at 882-2048.

Rise Up VBS

Rise Up Vacation Bible School at First Lutheran Church July 20-24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For registration information call Pastor Erickson 882-1172 or Terry Syndergaard 801-971-7840.

Vacation Bible School

Tooele United Methodist Church invites all children ages 3 (potty trained) and up to go to the edge this summer for Vacation Bible School. Camp E.D.G.E.: Experience and Discover God Everywhere is an extreme adventure camp taking kids on exciting Bible treks to experience and discover God everywhere, every day. The fun begins July 13 and ends July 17 from 6-8 p.m. at Tooele United Methodist Church 78 E. Utah Ave. Each Bible trek is supported with science activities, songs, crafts, games and snacks. All activities take place at church. To be part of all the extreme fun at Camp E.D.G.E. call Tammy Haynes at 884-1180.

New hours for Stansbury Baptist

Stansbury Park Baptist Church, which meets in the Stansbury Park Clubhouse, new meeting times are 9 a.m. for all ages Bible study and 10:15 a.m. for worship service.

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.

Iglesia Biblica Bautista

La Iglesia Biblica Bautista de Tooele invites everyone to their services that will be presented in Spanish on Sunday at 2 p.m. and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Prayer services on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Come and get to know the teachings that can redeem your life, your salvation and your unconditional love toward God. Pastor Jose Cargoy, for questions call (435)840-5036.

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 in the study of God’s Word. Child care available.

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

Eagle Scout project

I am working on my Eagle Scout, for my project I’m putting together school backpacks for families in Tooele who are in need. Last year there were a little over 300 kids, the number has grown to 601. Supplies needed: backpacks, pencils, pens, paper, folders, three-ring binders, erasers, crayons, calculators, dividers and math tools. Items can be dropped off at the following locations: Macey’s, Utah State University extension office, Tooele City Library, Tooele City Hall, Tooele County Health Department and Tooele County School District Office. Drop boxes will be picked up on Aug. 11. Cash donations can be taken to Wells Fargo under Mason Taylor’s Eagle Scout Project. Candles will also be sold for $8 and up, with 75 percent of all sales going to the project. If you are interested please call to place an order or for more information: 435-882-5352.

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

Saturday night dinners

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

Eagles

Steak night canceled

Due to the National Convention, Friday night steaks have been canceled on Friday, July 17. We will be back on July 24 with the beef raffle party. See you then, members and guests are invited.

Groups

Quilt guild

Tooele County Quilt Guild is meeting on Tuesday, July 20, at 9:30 a.m. at the Extension Office located at 151 N. Main St. Marilyn Housley will be showing us have to hand quilt. It should be a great class. Come join the fun.

USU Master Gardeners

USU Master Gardeners monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, July 22, 6:30 p.m. at the Tooele Extension Office. Meet for Tooele County “Water Features Field Trip”...visit and learn about some beautiful water features in our county.

Girl Scouts open house

An open house for mothers and daughters interested in Girl Scouts will be held on Saturday, July 18 from 1-3 p.m. at the Tooele United Methodist Church (78 E. Utah Ave.) to begin forming troops. For more information visit www.gsutah.org or call (800) 678-7809.

Alzheimer’s caregivers

A support group for Alzheimer’s caregivers is open to anyone caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia (memory issue). Next meeting is Tuesday, July 21 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Tooele Senior Citizen’s Center, 59 E. Vine Street, Tooele. Sponsored by Tooele County Aging Services and Alzheimer’s Association-Utah Chapter. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease or attending this monthly group, call Frank at 843-4107.

4H Food Camp

4-H Foods Camp will be held July 14-16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come have fun and learn all about cooking! Kids will take home a recipe box and other kitchen goodies. Cost is $10 for current 4-H members and $13 for non-4Hers. Call USU Extension at 435-277-2400 to sign up by Monday, July 13 by noon.

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.

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.

Seniors

Tooele seniors

Friday night dinners will resume in September. 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 17 is Brunch Bunch 9 a.m. at Jim’s Restaurant, Dutch treat, come catch up with your friends. Friday, July 31 is an AARP Safe Driving Course 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at MWMC, lunch included, $14 or $12 w/ AARP card.

Grantsville seniors

Health checks: 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. 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.