Tooele
Blood drive
A blood drive will be held July 30 from 3-8 p.m. at the Tooele North Stake building, 583 N. 270 East. The blood you put in the bank today could be pumped back in your arm tomorrow. Please come out and give a boost to our community.
AARP safe driving class
A new one day safe driving class will be held Friday, July 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a free lunch at Mountain West Medical Center. Cost is $14 per person, AARP members $12. Call 843-3690 or 843-3691 to enroll prior to the day of the class. Certificate will be given at end of class.
Pioneer Day children’s parade
A Pioneer Day children’s parade will be held on Friday, July 24 at 7 p.m. at Tooele City Park. There will be a parade and activities at the park after the parade. For more information contact Megan Berry at 830-0994.
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.
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.
Pet adoption
Tooele Animal Outreach will be hold in a pet adoption Saturday, July 25 from noon to 5 p.m. at Rockstar Pets located at 762 N. Main Street in Tooele. We will have a wide variety of pets looking for new, loving homes. Save a life today adopt a pet.
Obedience classes
KDK9’S Basic Obedience Class for all ages of dogs and handlers. Six week class starts Aug. 3 at 6-7 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.
Stansbury Park
Craft vendors needed
Craft vendors needed for Stansbury Days on August 15. Please contact Tamra at stansburybooths@gmail.com for more information.
Stansbury Days vendors wanted
Vendors wanted for Stansbury Days on Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please visit www.stansburycommunity.org for information and to fill out the form. E-mail stansburybooths@gmail with any questions or call Nancy at 435-830-9522.
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.
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.
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
Deseret Peak Aquatic Center diving classes. If anyone is interested, call Deseret Peak Aquatic Center at 843-4035.
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
Movies at the library
Aug. 1 is a very special showing of a vampire love story at 3 p.m. Be sure to get your pass. There will be a limited number of seats available. Pass is required to attend.
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
Stansbury High School registration
Online registration begins at 8 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5 at www.tooelesd.org. In person registration: Tuesday, Aug. 11, 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 12, 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 13, 8-11 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. New students: New students can pick up registration packets starting Monday, July 27 from the registrar’s office between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to begin filling them out. New student registration will be Friday, Aug. 14, freshman from 8-11 a.m. and sophomores and juniors from 1-4 p.m. Seniors are by appointment only.
THS class of ’84 —25th reunion
Tooele High Class of 1984 is having a reunion on Sept. 25 and 26. Looking for all classmates please call or send a e-mail to Berna at homes@tooelegroup1.com or 435-840-5029 for more information. Come celebrate our 25th reunion with us.
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.
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.
TJHS 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, after back-to-school night. First day of school for seventh grade is Aug. 21, first day for eighth grade is 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 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.
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.
Churches
Adult Regional Conference
Tooele Valley Single Adult Regional Conference sponsored by the Tooele Stake East of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Aug. 27-29 for ages 31 to 131. Speakers include: James Conlee, singer and former Broadway actor; G.G. and David Vandagriff, LDS authors; Chad Hymas and Jennifer James, inspirational speakers; President Kim Halladay, local podiatrist and former Stake president; Steven Kapp Perry, musician, composer and entertainer. Cost of conference is $40. For more information please contact Alana Tompkins at 435-843-0416, Dale Whitehead at 435-882-6688 or T. Cole Snyder at DrColeSnyder@msn.com.
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 Mountain View Baptist Church at 11 a.m. You are invited to attend this special program. No charge.
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.
Arts
‘Tom Sawyer’ volunteers needed
Friends of the Benson Grist Mill Performing Arts Foundation need people age 16 and older to volunteer for backstage help for their musical “Tom Sawyer” Aug. 7, 8 and 10 at the Benson Grist Mill. Needed are ticket takers, ushers, parking attendants and lighting operators. If you are interested in helping on one (or multiple) nights, please call our volunteer coordinator Nancy at 435-843-5661.
Fridays on Vine: Mid-Life Crisis
Mid-Life Crisis will perform at the Fridays on Vine concert series on Friday, July 31 at 7 p.m. at the Swimming Pool Park (55 N. 200 W.). Mid-Life Crisis takes you on a nostalgic trip back in time covering music they were reared on during the decades of the ‘60s and ‘70s. The band’s blend of musicianship and funny and refreshing chemistry with the audience make this Mid-Life Crisis fun for the whole family. Bring your blanket or chairs to enjoy this concert in the park. 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.
Charity
Clothing donations needed
We are looking for donations available for families at the “Back To School Community Closet” on Aug. 8 at Northlake Elementary. The following is needed: infants and toddler sizes newborn through 4T, boys shirts and pants size small to extra large, girls shirts and pants size small to extra large, juniors/womens size shirts and blouses, pants, skirts and dresses, men’s size shirts and pants, coats of all sizes. Deliver all clothing donations to the site of the event on Aug. 7. Donations should be sorted and separated in bags or boxes as specified above. No donations can be accepted at the event site until Aug. 7. For more information please call Karen at 435-830-7953 or 435-843-9955.
Health volunteers needed
The second annual Tooele Children’s Health Connection is fast approaching, and this year is going to be even bigger and better than last year. We need both medical and non-medical volunteers, to assist with everything from registrations to food service to clothing distribution. Volunteer shifts are from 8-10 a.m., 10 a.m. to noon, 12-2 p.m., and 2-4 p.m. Come and help for a couple hours, or for the whole day on Saturday, Aug. 8. We also need assistance with setup on Aug. 7 from 2-8 p.m. The event will be held at Northlake Elementary. If you have any questions please call Relief Services at 435-843-9955 and ask for Ivette or LouAnn. You can also try Karen via cell phone at 435-830-7953. If you have mentioned in the past that you are interested, please call and confirm that we have you on our volunteer list.
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 600. 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
Past Madam President’s meeting
A special party will be on Monday, July 27 following a meeting at 7 p.m. to honor the JRPMP Barbara Denner. A light luncheon will be served. All members are asked to come out and show her that we very much appreciate the job she did in 2008 and 2009. All sisters are invited to come out for a fun evening.
Friday night steaks
Steak, shrimp, halibut and chicken dinners will be served this Friday, July 24 from 6:30-8:45 p.m. The drawing for the 1/2 of beef will be at 9 p.m. Members and guests are invited.
Groups
Women in the Outdoors
Women in the Outdoors will be having their annual event Aug. 28-30 at Camp Wapiti in Settlement Canyon. Have fun with classes to learn outdoor skills. For more information call Cleora Evans at 435-830-7802.
NAAWU (aka TAG)
Please join us on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Overlake Kids’ Park Day Care (1835 Aaron Dr.). Dr. Leanne Beale, a pediatrics psychologist, will be joining us to talk about how we as parents need to take care of ourselves as well as our children. Childcare is available for $3 per child. RSVP for childcare to Jenell at jklocke5@msn.com
WDBCH meeting
The July meeting of the West Desert Back Country Horsemen will be held on July 27 at 7 p.m. at the Tooele County Courthouse. We will be planning the Ophir ride and the summer’s service projects. If you have questions, please contact Carol Nudell, 435-833-9085 or Gary Bean, 801-571-3882.
Tooele Autism Group receives national affiliation
Tooele Autism Group was recently approved as a chapter of the National Autism Association and will now be known as the National Autism Association of Western Utah (NAAWU). For information about NAAWU and our activities, contact Janell at jklocke5@msn.com or Jenni at 882-6755.
Emergency 911 Cub Day, Aug. 22
Cub Scout Packs in Tooele County, join us for a fun filled day. Meet emergency response units from various organizations that help those in our county. Each will have a fun activity for Cub Scouts. Lunch will be provided and patches while they last. Pre registration is required and a firm deadline of Aug. 7 is in force along with a attendance limit. Cost is $5 per cub scout or leader. Medical forms are required for each person attending. For more information contact Roger Ekins 882-9919. Registration is available at McBeth’s 882-4613.
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, Aug. 5 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. 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. AARP Safe Driving Course on Friday, July 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at MWMC with lunch included, $14 or $12 w/AARP card. Eighth anniversary/summer picnic on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 6 p.m. at Benson Grist Mill, RSVPs required.
Grantsville seniors
Health checks: blood pressure every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; foot clinic July 28 at 1:30 p.m. Call 882-2870 ext. 125 or 126 for an appointment.
Recovery
Bereavement group
A bereavement group sponsored by Mountain West Hospice is free to the public and held one time monthly on the third Thursday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (Aug. 13). It will be held at our new location at 1887 N. Aaron Dr., Suite D, Tooele. Call 882-4163 (Irene Ramirez/social worker) with any questions.
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. on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. 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 Wednesday at 11:30 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.
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.
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.