Tooele

Art of Imagination

Carson Entertainment presents Art of Imagination. Comedy, magic, and grand illusions with audience participation Wednesday, Aug. 25. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. show starts at 7 p.m. at the Tooele High School auditorium tickets are $8 each. Tickets available at the door or at the Tooele CJC 25 S. 100 East, Prudential Real Estate 205 N. Main St., or Oxygen For You 1214 N. Main St. All ticket sales go to the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center.

Children’s book festival

A children’s book festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Tooele City Park. Festival begins at 10 a.m. with a brunch with authors and illustrators for $20 which can be purchased by Thursday, Aug. 19 at the Purple Cow Bookstore. Proceeds will be donated to the Tooele County School District Education Foundation. Booths will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and other activities will be held from noon to 4 p.m. For more information visit childrensbookfestival.com.

Battle of the Bands

Relay for Life is seeking bands for the Battle of the Bands which will be held on Aug. 13 from midnight to 5 a.m. The event will take place at Deseret Peak. To enter your band or for more information, please call Hollie at 435-830-0306. 

Settlement Canyon Irrigation

Settlement Canyon Irrigation Board of Directors thanks shareholders for their efforts in conserving water. Due to reservoir levels shareholders are asked to not water between Thursday 7 p.m. until Monday 7 a.m. Anyone watering during restricted hours may be subject to losing watering privileges. Questions call 833-9606, e-mail settlementcanyon@live.com, or check settlementcanyon.blogspot.com.

Food drop

The Utah Food Bank will hold the next drop on Friday, Aug. 13 at Deseret Peak Complex. Sign-ups will start at 7 a.m. and will continue until 10:30 a.m. or until all the food is distributed, whichever comes first. If we have to close sign-ups earlier than 10:30, all those already in line and signed up will be served. We keep a running tally of sign-ups to make sure we have enough so please come early. Remember, we volunteers have to get the site clean and cleared before we leave. Carpooling is encouraged, especially for those who have no other transportation. Just remember to bring picture ID indicating that carpoolers live at separate addresses. Questions, call Barbara at 882-3898.

Adoption event

Tooele Animal Outreach will be hosting an adoption event this Saturday, Aug. 14 from 11 a.m. til 4 p.m. at Rockstar Pets located at 762 N. Main Street. There will be a variety of wonderful animals looking for new wonderful homes. Please opt to adopt an animal in need. If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Marci at 435-830-4049.

Fall softball league

Any girl age 8 to 18 interested in playing in the fall softball league in Tooele City, or adults wanting to coach, please go to the web site www.tcgsoftball.org and register. The season will run from Sept. 7 thru Oct. 22. This is free to any girl who played during the spring season, cost is $20 for girls who have not played yet this year. Any questions call 841-1240.

Stansbury Park

‘The Music Man’

The Benson Gristmill Performing Arts foundation will present Meredith Willson’s classic story of Americana, “The Music Man.” The show will open on Aug. 13 and continue until Aug. 17. Performances will start at 8:30 p.m. nightly, with a preshow starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are available by calling the Tooele Transcript at 435-882-0050 or the Benson Grist Mill business office at 435-882-7678. The Benson Grist Mill is located at 325 State Road 138 in Stansbury Park.

Sk8 Park competition

Stansbury Days second annual Sk8 Park Competition will be held Aug. 21 from 3-6 p.m. Open to all ages and abilities for anyone from Tooele County. Cash prizes, equipment, stickers and flow from sponsors. Entry fee is $5 for novice and $10 for advanced. More info is available at the Stansbury Clubhouse or online at stansburycommunity.org. Registration begins at 1 p.m.

Guide Dogs car show

A car show to benefit the Guide Dogs of America will be held Aug. 21 in Stansbury Park. Guide Dogs have been around since 1949 providing dogs to visually impaired people. Preregistration is $20 or $25 day of show. First 100 get a car show T-shirt and dash plaque. There will be 28 awards given including best rat rod and best golf cart. To register call Mike Wardle at 830-8293 or online at guidedogsofamerica.org.

Stansbury Days

Vendors needed for Stansbury Days, Aug. 21. If you are interested please find all of the details at www.stansburycommunity.org for an application. If you have any additional questions, you may e-mail Tamra at stansburybooths@gmail.com. Entertainment is also needed. If you or your group/team are interested in performing at Stansbury Days please send an e-mail to Stacey Smith at harleysmithslc@gmail.com.

Stockton

5K run

Stockton Days first 5K run will be Aug. 28. Sign in begins at 6:30 a.m., the run begins at 7 a.m. Run will conclude at Stockton Ball Park with a flag raising ceremony and annual fireman’s fundraiser breakfast. 5K run entry fee $15. Fee includes visor, water, snacks, and end-of-race mini massage. Pre-register by Aug. 15 at Macey’s, Gold’s Gym or by sending an e-mail to horsesrusfarm@msn.com. Pre-registration due Aug. 27 by 8 p.m.

Stockton Days

Stockton Days will kick off Friday, Aug. 28 with a 5K Run/Walk and flag raising ceremony. Contact Lorri at 801-455-7674 to register. Followed by an early fundraiser breakfast, sponsored by the Stockton Fire Dept. Cost is $5 per person, or $20 per family. The family carnival begins at 10 a.m. The Little Mr. and Miss Stockton Pageant will begin at 1 p.m., followed by the traditional Bingo game at 3 p.m. Dance lesson, raffle drawing, auctions and potluck dinner will follow in the afternoon. Stockton Idol/Karaoke Contest at 7 p.m. E-mail wheelers@wirelessbeehive.com for more information or registration forms for pageant, karaoke contest or dance contest. The GPS/geocaching activity will begin Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. Maps and contest requirements can be picked up at the Stockton Miner’s Cafe. Contest will continue until 6 p.m. Saturday, when winners will be announced. Now taking registrations for vendor booths. Cost $30. Limited space left, so hurry and e-mail wheelers@wirelessbeehive.com for an application.

Library

Tooele City activities

Friday, Aug. 20 is our pool party 10-11:30 a.m. at the Pratt Aquatic Center for everyone that has a ticket. See you there!

Volunteers needed

We would appreciate any volunteers who would like to read during story time. Please contact Malissa or Sharon at the Tooele City Library 435-882-2182 if you would like to volunteer.

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

THS new students registration

Registration at Tooele High for new students (those transferring from other districts) should come on the following dates: juniors Aug. 17, 9-10:30 a.m.; sophomores Aug. 18, 9-10:30 a.m.; freshmen Aug. 18, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. New seniors should make an appointment with the counseling office by calling 435-833-1981 beginning Monday, Aug. 9. They should have a transcript of their grades from their three previous years to aid counselors. A registration packet is available in the main office anytime prior to Aug. 17 so parents can have all the necessary paperwork completed prior to their registration meeting. These papers must be done and all required papers in hand in order to complete the registration and make a student a class schedule. If anyone has any questions concerning registration.

THS class of ’60 reunion

The Tooele High School class of 1960 will be having their 50-year class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 14, starting at the City Park at 9 a.m. If you have not received an invitation, or have any questions, please call Bob Nash at 435-882-1510 ASAP.

SHS drama program 2010-11

The Stansbury Stallion Drama Program has announced their upcoming 2010-11 drama season. “Urinetown” will run Dec. 8-14; “Broadway’s Best 2011,” a musical Broadway review, will run Jan. 7, 8 and 10; William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” will be presented by the SHS advanced theater class and run Feb. 25 to March 1; students in the musical theater program will perform “Children’s Letters to God”; and the final show will be “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” Tickets will be available for purchase through www.stansburyhighdrama.org with prices ranging from $3.50 to $7.50. Tooele County residents can also purchase a season family pass where for $75 a family can attend each show once and for $125 attend each show as many times as wanted. For more information visit www.stansburyhighdrama.org or e-mail director Glen Carpenter at gcarpenter@tooeleschools.org.

THS class of ’65 reunion

The Tooele High School class of 1965 will hold their 45 year class reunion on Aug. 27 and 28 in Tooele. If you have not received an invitation, need information or have any questions, please contact Charlotte at 801-209-9318 or Kaye at 435-882-2340. Please send your reservation to Class of ’65, 4491 Secret Springs Drive, St. George, UT 84790.

Settlement Canyon

Settlement Canyon Elementary “Back to School Night” Aug. 23 from 6-8 p.m. PTA will be holding a BBQ from 6:30-8:30. Cost is $1 per person.

Elementary band/orchestra

Elementary orchestra and band will be offered again this school year to students attending East, West, Northlake, Harris, and Settlement Canyon Elementary Schools, at Tooele High School. Both beginning and intermediate orchestra and band will be offered. Classes will be held before school in the band and orchestra rooms at Tooele High School. Beginning class is held Monday, Wednesday and Friday (except late Mondays), and intermediate class is held Tuesday and Thursday. Beginning orchestra and band will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 7:45 a.m. Intermediate orchestra and band will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 7:45 a.m. Take advantage of this opportunity: now is the time to get students started in music. Call 833-1978, ext. 2195 to reach Mrs. Syra or ext. 2164 to reach Mrs. Hinkle for questions. Contact us by email at jhinkle@tooeleschools.org or msyra@tooeleschools.org. 

Class of ‘70 reunion

The class of 1970 — 40-year reunion will be held Aug. 27 and 28. Letter will be mailed shortly. Call Janneen at 435-840-4072 or Kathy at 801-502-9724 with any updated information.

THS class of 1975 reunion canceled

The Tooele High School class of 1975 35th reunion scheduled for Aug. 13 and 14 has been canceled. Please e-mail Collette at jeff.hatch@comcast.net to see when we’ll have our next reunion.

Education

G-ville hunter ed

A hunter education class is being offered in Grantsville, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 at the Grantsville Fire Station. The shooting test will take place at the Lee Kay Center, SLC. This date will be announced in class. Dates for the classroom are Aug. 17, 20, 24, and 27. All classes are from 5:30-9 p.m., except for the shooting test. Each student will need to purchase a voucher from any outlet that sells hunting and fishing licenses, and bring it on the first night of class. For more information contact Lynn Taylor 884-6503, Jay Weyland 884-3862 or Leon Hadley 884-6111.

Adult religion class

BYU Continuing Education, sponsored by the Grantsville Utah West Stake, is offering an adult religion class. The class course is the Old Testament (1 Kings-Malachi) and will be taught by Mark Hutchins at the Grantsville Seminary Building, 113 East Cherry Street in Grantsville. The class will be taught each Wednesday at 7 p.m. beginning Aug. 18. Tuition for the entire course is $19.50 or $2.50 per lecture, please make checks payable to BYU - Adult Religion Classes. Register at the door the first day of class, please come 15 minutes early to register. If you have questions please call Jeff Hutchins at 435-884-3922.

Financial Peace University

Imagine yourself debt free. A 13-week course developed by Dave Ramsey will be taught in the cafeteria at Stansbury High on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. There will be a free preview on Aug. 31, before the official start on Sept. 14. Register at www.daveramsey.com/fpu and enter 84074 or contact course coordinator, Dave Beatty, at (801)243-0410 and Dave@WatersEdgeUtah.com.

Hunter ed courses

Utah hunter education courses for 2010 will be held Aug. 17-19 at Range 16th. All classes are 6-9 p.m., range times to be announced. State law requires all students to attend all sessions of class. Classes will be held at the Tooele County Health building, 151 N. Main Street. For more information call Gene at 822-4767 or Bryan at 882-6795.

Welding class

A short term intensive 40 hour intermediate welding class will begin on Aug. 19. This class is for anyone who has basic welding skills and would like to upgrade those skills. The class will be held at Grantsville High School. Some STIT funding is available for those who qualify. Short Term Intensive Training (STIT) is administered by the Salt Lake Community College Corporate Solutions Department. For more information, please contact Joan Hill 801-859-5819 or Donna Smith 801-957-5578.

English as a Second Language

ESOL conversational classes are held Tuesday and Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. ESOL students may also come anytime the center is open for Individualized study. Registration is $50 per semester. Call 833-1994.

Adult education

Get your high school diploma this year. All classes required for a high school diploma, adult basic education, GED preparation and English as a second language are available. Register now to graduate — just $50 per semester. Located at 76 S. 1000 W., 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 7-9 p.m. ESOL students may also come anytime the center is open for Individualized study. Registration is $50 per semester. Call 833-1994.

Churches

Brit-Ammi Kahal

Covenant People Assembly are teaching the Hebrew roots of the Christian faith. Visitors welcome on Saturdays at 3 p.m., 37 S. Main St., Tooele. Call 843-5444 for more information.

Waters Edge moving Aug. 15

Come christen our new location at Stansbury High School on Sundays from 10-11:30 a.m. Worship will be in the cafeteria, with active learning times for kids in the nearby classrooms. Several new Well Groups will also be starting this fall. For more info go to WatersEdgeUtah.com or call 435.882.0771.

First Lutheran

First Lutheran invites you to join us for Sunday morning worship at 9 a.m. and topical Bible study following. Each week a different issue facing us today and the Christian response from abortion to church fellowship. First Lutheran is at 349 N. 7th Street or online at www.firstlutherantooele.com.

Bible Baptist Church

Bible Baptist Church of Tooele invites you to the Spanish services Sunday at 2 p.m. and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Come to know a church that is focused on the word of God rather than the emotions. God loves you and He wants to reveal Himself to you. Located at 286 N. 7th Street, phone 840-5036.

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 9:45 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.

Saint Barnabas’ Episcopal

Weekly service of word, prayer and sacrament followed by fellowship. Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church, 1784 North Aaron Drive, Tooele. Phone: 435-882-4721. E-mail: info@stbarnabasepiscopal.org. Web at www.stbarnabasepiscopal.org. You are God’s beloved child, beautifully created in God’s own image. Whatever your history, wherever you are in life’s journey, the Episcopal Church welcomes you.

Meal and message

We would like to invite you for a meal and message at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 500 North, three blocks east. Following the morning service from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., we have a meal provided by the members which starts about 12:30 or 1 p.m. Immediately following the meal we sing some choruses and have an informal Bible study. We also have services for children up to sixth grade at this time. We have a traditional form of service with emphasis on in-depth Bible teaching and preaching. Our other services include: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; morning worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday prayer and Bible study, 6:30 p.m.

Shepherds House of Lake Point

Start 2010 off on the right path. Read the Bible: the Bible is God’s instruction for living in a sinful world. Go to church: church is for healthy fellowship and Godly atmosphere. “Faith in God, is the substance of thing you hope for the evidence of things you cannot see yet. Knowing God’s perfect love cast out all fears.” The Shepherds House of Lake Point meets Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 1533 Meadow Lark Lane, Lake Point. Pastors Chester and Pam Stearns, 840-3840.

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.

Charity

Eagle Scout project

Tyler Behunin is collecting clothes for his Eagle Scout project. The clothes will go to The Rotary Children’s Health Connection to benefit children in our community. We will need mostly kids clothes but all sizes will be accepted. You may drop off your clean clothing in good condition at either Tooele Vision Center 300 S. Main Street, or Edward Jones financial office 947 N. Main Street (next to Macey’s) between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. through Aug. 13. Any questions can be directed to Tyler 435-882-2540.

Golf tournament

A charity golf tournament will be held Aug. 14 at 8 a.m. at Oquirrh Hills Golf Course. Contact Crystal Bateman to enter to play or for sponsorship information. Proceeds go to Logan Bateman’s care who has Acute Lymphomatic Leukemia. Call 435-849-4093 or e-mail crystalruby42@gmail.com.

Harmony Hospice

Harmony Hospice is looking for volunteers. Your time can make a difference in someone’s life. Variety of services needed: lawn care, patient visiting. Time needed on Sunday for a family for church services. Also veterans are wanted for veteran patients. Please call Coy at 435-830-2674.

CASA volunteers

Court appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteers are needed to be an advocate for abused and neglected children assisting as the guardian ad Litem attorney who represents the child’s best interest. No special education or background is necessary. Volunteers are needed for one year to visit with the child at least twice a month for a total of six to eight hours a month. Volunteers must be 21 years or older, pass a BCI and child abuse registry screening and complete training. For more information please contact Mary Lucero at maryal@email.utcourts.gov.

Food pantry

The First Baptist Church in Tooele is offering an emergency food pantry and clothing closet 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 Street, Tooele. For more information call 882-2048.

Volunteer opportunity

Rocky Mountain Care Foundation, a nonprofit organization is looking for volunteers in Tooele. Our volunteers provide respite care, friendly visits, conversation, light household chores, and other needs to terminally ill patients who are on our hospice services. Please visit our Web site at www.rockymountaincarefoundation.org. Training, background check, and TB test required — all provided. Please contact Christine at 801-831-5615 for additional information.

Moose Lodge

$2 extravaganza

Moose Legion #64 is sponsoring a $2 extravaganza at the Tooele Moose Lodge on Friday, Aug. 13 from 4-8 p.m. Members and guests are invited to enjoy some yummy hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and drinks.

Poker run

The Moose Lodge will be sponsoring a poker run on Aug. 21. Proceeds to benefit Arden Allred, husband of Linda Young, who is suffering from cancer. $50 donation to enter. Starting at the Moose Lodge at 11 a.m., from there we’ll hit the following stops: Tracks, All Star Lanes, Elks Lodge, Corner Pocket, Eagles Lodge, J&J’s and then back to the Moose Lodge for dinner. Players will receive a card at each stop. Top three best hands will win donated prizes. Sign-up at the Moose Lodge. For more information, contact Joyce Allen at 435-840-3251. Shuttle service provided.

Daily Lunch

Daily lunch available for members and guests. The Lodge has a great lunch menu, come up and try it out!

Saturday night dinners

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

Elks

Camp Wapiti golf scramble

We are hold a two-day four-person golf scramble in Wendover at Toana Vista Golf Course on Friday, Aug 13 and Saturday, Aug. 14. The cost is $140 per person. (This includes two days of golf with cart, banquet Saturday night and donation to Camp Wapiti.) Please come out and raise money for a great cause. Contact Brian at 435-840-3574 for more information.

Eagles

Friday night steaks

Steak, shrimp, halibut and chicken dinners will be served from 6:30-8:45 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 13. Please come out and support the Aerie and Auxiliary. Members and guests invited.

Planning meeting

All officers and members, planning meeting to plan the activities for September will be held on Friday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. Please be there. Stay and have an Auxiliary dinner.

Groups

Meteor shower

The Salt Lake Astronomical Society has decided to open the grounds of the Stansbury Park Observatory for meteor watching Friday, Aug. 13 from midnight to 3 a.m. The telescopes are not scheduled to open because they are not recommended for observing meteors. Watchers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, sleeping bags, warm drinks and snacks. No charge for admission. The grounds will only be open if the weather cooperates so let’s hope for clear skies.

Star party

A star party will be held in Stansbury Park Observatory Complex on Saturday, Aug. 14 from sunset to 11 p.m. Free admission. Groups welcome, no reservations required. See Venus, Mars, Saturn and maybe a few meteors. Weather permitting.

Rob Morris picnic

The annual Rob Morris Picnic will be hosted by the Order of the Eastern Star at Deseret Peak Complex pavilion this Sunday, Aug. 15 from 2-5 p.m. The event is pot-luck. Please bring enough to share. All those who are curious or interested in learning more about the Order and/or Freemasonry are welcome. If you have any questions, please call Shawn 435-843-8265.

Ladies pool league

Tooele County Ladies pool league first meeting will be held on Aug. 16 at the Corner Pocket 48 E. Vine Street at 7 p.m. We’ll be voting on issues. Get your teams together so we can make schedules for the 2010-11 season. If you’re interested in playing pool with the ladies please attend.

Bauer employees reunion

On Thursday, Aug. 26, at the Stockton Ball Park a reunion will be held for all past employees and partners of the Bauer Mine, Smelter, Resin Plant, or agriculture work. Visiting will start at 6:30 p.m. then food will be catered by the Stockton Miner’s Cafe beginning at 7-8:30 as the visiting continues. Steak, hamburgers, hot dogs, green salad, potato salad, fruit, pie, and soft drinks will be served. The cost will be $13 to cover food and expenses to be paid at the ballpark. Just show up with a gift of gab there will be no program. If you have questions refer to David Yarbrough, Smiley Symonds, or Rulon Aufdemorte.

Tooele County quilters

Tooele County Quilters are meeting Tuesday, Aug. 17, 9:30 a.m. at the Extension Office located at 151 N. Main St. Mary Fojtek will be teaching a class on paper piecing. All are welcome to join us.

Diagnostic clinic

The Diagnostic Clinic is held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. at 151 N. Main St. in the Extension Service Library. It is open to the public and will run until the end of September. Anyone having a problem with something growing on their property is welcome. If possible, bring in a small cutting or collect a sampling of what is growing which will aid in diagnosing the problem. Pictures could be helpful, too. For more information, contact Louise Hulet at 843-7594 or Sandra Jackson at 882-5536. 

Relay for Life

Tooele County Relay for Life is looking for more teams to participate in this life-changing event. The event will begin on Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. and end on Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Deseret Peak Complex Soccer Field. There will be food and entertainment for the entire family. For more information on getting your team together today, please call 224-2597.

Historical donations

Tooele County Historical Society would like members of the community who have any family or personal histories, photographs, books, brochures, DVDs, VHS tapes or newspaper articles that you would like to donate to our organization, please call us. We are also looking for books, newspaper articles, photos, brochures or any history that pertains to the Tooele County area. If you would like to donate them to our organization, or if you would like us to make a copy for the society, please call Alice Dale at 882-1612.

Freemasons

The Tooele area Freemasons host two monthly meet-up groups for those interested in learning more about Freemasonry and its principles. On the second Saturday of the month, we meet at Jim’s Restaurant at 9 a.m. and on the first Tuesday of the month at Denny’s at 7 p.m. If you can’t make it to meetings and would still like information, please call Shawn 435-843-8265.

Seniors

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 issues). Next meeting Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Tooele Senior Citizen’s Center, 59 E. Vine St., Tooele. Sponsored by Tooele County Aging Services (call Frank, 843-4107 to participate) and Alzheimer’s Association — Utah Chapter (AAUC, 800-272-3900 for information).

Program openings

Tooele County Aging has openings in an alternative, income-based program designed to help seniors remain independent. CNAs help keep them in their homes safely, provide personal care, do house keeping and run errands. If interested please contact Jolene Shields at 843-4104 or 4105.

Tooele seniors

The center can be reached at 843-4110 and is for the enjoyment of all senior citizens 55 years and up. For more information call 843-4110. There will be no Friday night entertainment or dances during the summer months due to lack of participation and funding.

Grantsville seniors

The Grantsville Senior Citizen’s Center can be reached at 884-3446. Health watch: blood pressure Aug. 25, 9 a.m.; foot clinic Aug. 31, 1:30 p.m.; big band workout, Aug. 23, 11 a.m.

Senior Circle

Join the Circle! Age 50 and over. Cost $15 single, $27 couple per year. To make reservations for activities, call 843-3690. Lunch bunch, Friday, Aug. 13, 11:30 a.m. at Jim’s Restaurant, Dutch treat. Dessert with the Doctor, Monday, Aug. 23 at 3:30 p.m., pain management. Ninth anniversary celebration/picnic, Thursday, Aug. 26, 6 p.m. at Tooele City Park.

Recovery

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 (435) 830-1150 or Connie at (435) 884-5010 or see www.tops.org for more information.

LDS addiction recovery

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. No referral needed. There is no charge to attend.

LDS addiction family support

If you have a loved one who is struggling with addictions of any kind, find help and support Sunday evenings from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Erda Ward building at 323 E. Erda Way. Enter on the east side of the building and go into the Relief Society room. No referral needed. There is no charge to attend.

LDS porn addiction program

An LDS Pornography Addiction Recovery Support group meeting will be held every Friday evening from 7:30-9 p.m., Stansbury Stake Center, 417 E. Benson Road, Stansbury Park. Enter on the southwest side of building. Separate men’s recovery (for men struggling with pornography addictions) and women’s support meetings (for women whose husbands or family members are struggling with pornography) are held at the same time. No referral needed. There is no charge to attend.

The Healing Hearts

The Healing Hearts is a free group for families who have ever lost a child, delivered a stillborn or had a miscarriage. Meet with other families that have suffered a loss. We are parents living through the grief process together. Come and share experiences, coping skills and comfort methods. Family members and close friends (support) are welcome. For questions or information on meeting times, dates and places, we can be contacted at thehealinghearts.tooele@yahoo.com or call Tammie Brown at 843-9531.

Food allergies

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

Al-anon meeting

Al-anon meetings will be held at the Tooele Senior Citizens Center 59 E. Vine Street on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Join us and you’ll never have to feel alone again. For more information call 840-0445 or (801)599-2649.

NAMI support group

NAMI support group meetings are Wednesday at 4 p.m. Brides and family-to-family classes start run from 5-7 p.m. at New Reflections House, 565 W. 900 South. Contact Jan at 843-4347. Bipolar, depression, mood swings, etc.