Tooele

Fourth of July vendors

We are looking for local food vendors and other activities for the Fourth of July celebration. If interested in setting up a booth please sign up at Tooele City Parks and Recreation 843-2140. This year we are having a bouncing village, petting zoo, mechanical bull, car show, army tanks and sprinkler for the kids to run through.

Fourth of July live bands

Also looking for live bands to perform on the July 3-4, which we will compensate for your time. If you would like to perform call Susan Trujillo at 882-5496. Other activities include, July 5, Ty Hearndon concert 7 p.m. at THS football field, with fireworks after.

Stampede days

Vendors are wanted for the Deseret Peak Stampede Days craft show. The dates are June 6-7 at the Deseret Peak Complex. For more information visit www.deseretpeakcomplex.com/stampede.htm or call 843-4046.

Settlement Canyon irrigation

All Settlement Canyon Irrigation shareholders are now on weekend restriction. No water is to be used between Friday 7 p.m. until Monday 6 a.m. Please call 833-9606 with any questions.

Pioneer jubilee

Tooele County Chapter of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers is pleased to announce its annual Pioneer Jubilee on Saturday, June 7, 2008. Activities will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food will also be available at a minimal charge.

Caregiver classes

Our next class will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at 7 p.m. at Tooele Senior Center, located at 59 E. Vine St. The class this month is on eating healthy for you and your loved one presented by Eileen Deleeuw. Serving light refreshments. For more information contact Dee Askerlund 882-4163 or Barb McFarland 843-9054.

Tooele Dairy Princess

The Miss Tooele County Dairy Princess Ambassador Pageant is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, at the Tooele Senior Center. If you are interested and would like more information please call Cheryl Adams at 843-3150 during the day or in the evening, 882-3544 or 830-6989 or call Miss Tooele County Dairy Princess 2007 Amanda Griffith at 830-0329.

Volunteers needed

The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (DVSAVA) Crisis Line is looking for new volunteer advocates. Training is provided and begins in June. A background check is required. Please call Betsy at 241-0337 for more information and check out our website at www.dvsava.org.

Deseret Peak fundraiser

Fundraiser at Deseret Peak Days June 6-7. Is your organization interested in a fundraiser? Reserve a Kiddie Korral carnival booth at Deseret Peak Stampede Days. Interested parties contact Lindsay at 843-4046.

Big fix mobile

June 16: Tooele Wal-Mart, 99 W. 1280 North. Walk-up micro-chipping and vaccinations available to anyone while veterinarian is at the premises. A $5 processing fee applies to clients getting vaccinations only. Animals must be between 8 weeks and six years of age. For more Info: 1-866-738-7349 or www.utahpets.org.

Chamber of Commerce

The Tooele County Chamber of Commerce invites it's members, business owners and the community to a special breakfast seminar to learn about how to prevent identity theft. The Seminar will be held on Wednesday, May 28, from 8-9 a.m., in the Tooele County Courthouse Auditorium. If you have any questions, please call the Chamber office at 882-0690.

Geocaching trip

Tooele Christian Community Youth Association is going on Geocaching trip to Middle Canyon on Saturday, June 28. This activity is open to seventh grade and up. If 10 or 11 years old you will need a parent with you on the hike. Deadline to sign up is June 14. For more information please call 843-1296.

Memorial Day Services

Veterans Square, the corner of Main and Vine Street. Everyone is invited to attend on May 26, at 11 a.m.

Relay for life

Relay for Life at the Tooele High track, June 20-21, 2008. For more information please contact 882-5532 or go to www.events.cancer.org/rfltooeleut

Grantsville

Irrigation

Grantsville Irrigation will begin monitoring residential usage beginning May 23. Metered users have 250,000 gallons per year. The two use-or-lose turns issued for agricultural users by Grantsville Irrigation will expire on May 22. Two regular turns have been issued by the Board to begin on May 23rd. For questions or to report abuse please call 884-3451.

County story time

The Tooele County Bookmobile Library, has cancelled the May 8 story time. There will be story time on May 22, 2008 at 4 p.m. The Summer Reading Program, with "Catch the Reading Bug" as the theme, will begin on June 12, at 4:00 p.m. in the Grantsville City Hall. For more information, call 884-3703.

Big fix mobile

June 17: Grantsville's Westgate Mortgage, 94 W. Main. Walk-up micro-chipping and vaccinations available to anyone while veterinarian is at the premises. A $5 processing fee applies to clients getting vaccinations only. Animals must be between 8 weeks and six years of age. For more Info: 1-866-738-7349 or www.utahpets.org.

Stansbury Park

Retiring

Stansbury Park Elementary is in the process of collecting pictures and memories to honor longtime kindergarten teacher Gail Chapman who is retiring. If you would like to contribute an note or photo to be placed in a memory book, please send them to Stansbury Park Elementary, 485 Country Club, Stansbury Park, UT 84074.

Benson Grist Mill

The Benson Grist Mill Historic Site will open for the 2008 season on May 1, our hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Hitch up your wagon and head to the Benson Grist Mill Country Store for all your Mother's Day Gifts. Phone number is 882-7678.

Soccer club

Stansbury Soccer Club open registration for 2008-09 season begins May 12 through July 23. Registration events will be May 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Village Blvd. Soccer field. Forms available on website www.stansburyassoc.org. Cost is $70 for whole year if you need a uniform. For additional information please see website.

Swimming pool

The Stansbury Park Swimming Pool will open on Saturday, May 24, 2008. Season passes are available in the office or at the pool, with discount passes for those who purchase by May 26, 2008.

Schools

THS class of 1963

The THS class of 1963 will host its 45-year class reunion on Aug. 22-24, so mark your calendar. Please contact Pat Nichols England at (801)523-3819 if you didn't receive a notice or visit our class page at www.TooeleHigh1963.com.

THS class of 1998

It's been 10 years, let's get together for the THS class of '98 reunion. Save the date: Saturday, Aug. 9. A database and plans are being made, and if you are willing to help please call Lindsay Clegg Sundloff at 882-3225.

St. Marguerite's registration

St. Marguerite's Catholic School is accepting registration for pre-K through 6th grade for the 2008/2009 school year. Please call Ms. Janet, Mrs. Burden or Ms. Ann Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the school office (882-0081) for more information. Space is limited.

Northlake Kindergarten

Kindergarten registration packets are available at the school office for the 2008-09 school year. Please register your child for kindergarten. Bring a birth certificate and immunization record.

Home education association

Want to learn more about Homeschooling? Please visit the Utah Home Education Association's Open House and Information Night on Wednesday, May 28, anytime from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Tooele Library, 128 W. Vine St. Information and answers for home educators, or anyone considering educating children at home. For more information, contact Janell Locke atjklocke5@msn.com.

Class of 1978

The class of 1978 is celebrating our 30th high school reunion. The date is August 9, 2008, at the Oquirrh Hills Golf Course. Please RSVP to classmates.com or call Cindy at 882-6018 or Wendy at (801)915-3856. We hope to see you all there.

Retirement open house

Tooele High School will hold a retirement open house in honor of: Cherie Anderson, Julie Busico, Carol LaForge, Jackie Smith, Pat Steelman, Susan Trujillo, Dennis Workman. On Tuesday, May 27, 2:30-4 p.m. in the THS commons - new addition. Please RSVP by Friday, May 23 to Diane McNaughtan, dmcnaughtan@tooelesd.org or Suzie Hansen, shansen@tooelesd.org

Excelsior Academy meeting

There will be an open board meeting for the new charter school, Excelsior Academy, May 28, at 8:30 p.m. in the U.S.U. conference room. The room is in the Health Department building. There will be a question and answer before the meeting at 8 p.m. For information about Excelsior Academy visit www.excelsior-academy.org.

Tooele Class of 1988

The Class of 1988 will be hosting its 20-year reunion on Saturday, August 2, 2008 in Salt Lake City. All classmates are asked to send current contact information and/or any questions to the following email address: tooele88@comast.net. For more information about the reunion, you can visit the following webpage: www.tooele88.blogspot.com

Library

Spring flowers

Spring has come to the Tooele City Library. Your job is to count a different color of flower each week. It will end on May 23, 2008. Get your counting form at the library. When done, bring the counting form to the front desk and receive a small prize. Remember the color of flower you count changes each week.

Reverse mortgage class

Free reverse mortgage class on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. at the Tooele City Library. Call Diana at 849-2440 with questions. Free books for everyone.

Story time

A Special Story Time on Friday, May 23, 2008 at 1 p.m. will feature Clifford. Listen to some very funny stories about "Clifford the Big Red Dog", read by Angie Wager from the Barnes and Noble in Jordan Landing. And see our Special guest "Clifford" and get our coloring sheets with "Clifford the Big Red Dog". Don't miss it.

Summer reading program

Our theme for this years summer reading program is "Catch the Reading Bug at your library". Beginning on May 27, 2008, when we will begin registration for the Summer Reading Program. At 6 p.m. we will have our opening program, a Juggler from Utah Funny Girl. Remember, you can register from May 27, 2008 until July 5, 2008.

Bizzy Bee recital

The Bizzy Bee Dance Studio will give a recital, on May 28, 2008 at 3 p.m. This local group will be sure to please everyone who attends. This program is for all age groups. Sign-up and get your tickets at the front desk.

Origami presentation

Ginger Brakke will be back this year with her Origami presentation. Learn how to make an Origami bug, at 6:30 pm on May 29, 2008. This program is for ages 8 through 14. Sign-up and get your tickets at the front desk.

Worm jar

Try your luck with our "Worm Jar", beginning on May 27 and ending on July 11, 2008. This program is for all ages, and each week a jar with a different number of gummy worms will be at the front desk. See if you can figure out how many are in the jar. The correct guess wins a prize.

Education

Adult Education

Get your high school diploma this year. All classes required for a high school diploma, adult basic education, GED preparation, word processing, driver's education and English as a second language are available. Register now to graduate -- just $35 per semester. Located at 76 S. 1000 West, and can be reached at 833-1994. Adult education classes are for students 18 and over. Graduation is May 30 and summer school starts June 3.

Take GED

The GED test will be given on June 10 and 11, starting at 8 a.m. Please contact Andrea at 833-1994 by June 6. Pre-registration is required.

GED preparation class

The Tooele Adult Education Center is offering a GED preparation class. The class will be held Wednesday's from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $35. Call 833-1994 for additional information.

English as second language

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

Churches

Vacation Bible school

Mark your calender for Vacation Bible School June 23-27, at 9-11:30 a.m. Tooele Church of Christ, ages 4 through high school. 430 W. Utah Ave., for information call 882-4642.

Charity

Food pantry

The First Baptist Church in Tooele is offering a clothing closet and emergency food pantry to help meet the needs of our community. Anyone with clothing needs - adults and children - are welcome. The food pantry is available for emergency needs. Hours of operation are Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. We are located at 580 S. Main St., Tooele. For more info call 882-2048.

Powered wheelchairs

Wishes on wheels makes available Electric Power Wheelchairs to non-ambulatory Senior Citizens and the permanently disabled of any age, if they qualify. Please call 1-800-823-5220 or visit our web site at www.threewishes2.com for more information on the details of this program. The wheelcahirs are for those that can't walk or operate a manual wheelcahir.

Sports

Charity golf tournament

The Children's Justice Center Friend's Board present their ninth annual charity golf tournament at Oquirrh Hills Golf Course, on May 30, 2008. Cost is $75 per person or $300 for a team of four. Sign up by Friday, May 23. For more information call 843-1161. All proceeds will benefit Tooele County Children's Justice Center.

Arts

Auditions

Auditions for "Annie Get Your Gun". June 3rd auditions will be held in Tooele at the Janice Smart Memorial Library, 635 N. Main St., 6-9 p.m. June 4th auditions will be held at Grantsville High School, 155 E. Cherry, in the North Portable #6, 6-9 p.m. For information call Christie 882-4894, or Matt 849-1735.

Music

Orchestra spring concerts

Students have been 'fiddling around' to prepare their best music for your enjoyment at their Spring Concert. At this free concert you'll hear Folk, Jazz, Classical and just plain fun tunes, including body percussion. Tuesday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m., at Clarke Johnsen Jr. High, and Wednesday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m., at Grantsville High School.

Eagles

Friday night steaks canceled

The steaks have been canceled for Friday, May 23, 2008, due to the Memorial Day Holiday. See you Friday, May 30, 2008 from 6:30-8:45 p.m.

Groups

Kiwanis meetings

Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at noon at Tracks, 1641 N. Main St., Tooele. Contact John Brown at 843-0711.

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 7 p.m., at 565 W. 900 South. Call Jan at 843-4347 for more information.

Pioneers Museum

The DUP Museum will be opening on Friday and Saturday for the summer months beginning May 2 through September 27. Our hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you would like a tour at any other time than the scheduled hours, please contact either Julie Merrill 882-0004 or Lynne Bevan 882-5121.

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.

Boys and Girls Club

"Summer camp" for ages 6 thru 12, begins on June 9 through August 15, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Tooele Youth Center. "New Club Hours" begin Monday, June 9, 2:30-5:30 p.m. on weekdays, serving all youth ages 6 to 18. Dow James Building 438 W. 400 North. A $10 yearly fee.

Teen Center

Serving all teens ages 13 to 18. Tooele Youth Center, 102 N. Seventh St. Tuesday through Friday, 3-7 p.m., $10 yearly fee/scholarships available. If interested call 843-5719.

Master Gardeners

Tooele chapter of USU Master Gardeners is looking for people to nominate yards for the Tooele County annnual gardening tour on June 16. Call Gary or Janet Fawson 884-1936. Entries must be received by May 23.

Moms Club

We would like to invite you to the Moms Club of Tooele Valley open house. To be held May 27, 2008, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Elton Park in Tooele (located at Broadway and 400 North). Please come and visit us for refreshments, and fun activities for moms and children. For more information contact us at tooelemoms@yahoo.com.

Farm Bureau

Tooele County Farm Bureau will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 20 beginning at 8 p.m. in the Extension Office building on Main St. in Tooele. All Farm Bureau members are encouraged to attend.

TooeleMommies yard sale

TooeleMommies is hosting a fundraiser yard sale May 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the park next to the Pratt Aquatic Center. Shop early for $2 extra off at 7 a.m. All items still remaining after 2 p.m. will be half off.

Seniors

Tooele Seniors

The Tooele County Senior Citizen Center can be reached at 882-2870. The center is for the enjoyment of all Senior Citizens 55 years and up

Meals: (Reservations a must!)

Lunch: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, noon to 1 p.m.

Breakfast: Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Dinner: Friday, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Bridge: Monday, 10 a.m.; Thursday, 12:45 p.m.

Bingo: Monday through Friday, 1 p.m.

Pinochle: Tuesday, 1 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. and Friday, 10 a.m.

Line Dancing: Tuesday, 1 p.m.

Mexican Train: Friday, 1 p.m.

Senior Sparklers Exercise: Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.; Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Anyone interested in BUNKO call Eileen at 882-5009. We can get this fun game started at the Center

Friday Night Entertainment, 5:30 p.m.

Friday Night Dancing, 6 to 8 p.m.

May 23 -- Dave Bickmore Band

May 21 -- A tour of museums will take place 1 p.m., following breakfast. Must sign up at the desk to make reservations.

Senior lifestyles

Blood Pressure -- Wednesday, May 21 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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 882-2870 Ext. 125.

Grantsville Senior Center

Breakfast: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. to noon

Aerobics: Tuesday and Friday at 9 a.m.

Bingo: Thursdays at 1 p.m.

Bunko: Monday and Wednesday at 1 a.m.

Ceramics: Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Line Dancing: Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Pinochle: Thursdays 9 a.m.

Quilting: Monday 8 a.m.

Health clinics - Blood pressure: Every Tuesday from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Tuacahn and Mesquite - June 16 to 19. Cost is $239 (dbl) + $60 (single)

Grantsville's birthday dinner -- May 30, at 4 p.m., with entertainment of "Ken's" gymnastics and voting for board officers.

Luau -- Saturday, June 28. Buses will be available.

Evanston horse racing - On July 5. Lunch and admission is $39.

Senior Circle

Senior Circle is for anyone over the age of 50 and costs only $15 per year. Receive hospital, local, and national benefits. Call 843-3690 or stop by the hospital volunteer desk to sign up. All activities require an RSVP except for exercise. Please call for more information about exercise classes.

Exercise - Body instincts - meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at Pinnacle Therapy, 29 S. Main. Free to members. Toning and stretching and a little cardio workout.

Exercise - Hinges and Twinges - meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 and 11 a.m., at Pratt Aquatic Center. $2.50 for members, $20 for a 10-pass punch card. $3.50 for non-members. Water aerobics.

Caregiver Guide class -- Tuesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. Meet at Tooele Senior Center for support and help in caring for your ill or aging loved one.

Wellness luncheon -- Wednesday, May 21, at 11 a.m. at MWMC. Dr. Blaine Cashmore will be discussing skin cancer. Lunch will follow the presentation. Must RSVP.

Recovery

Kick drug habits

LDS Family Services addiction recovery meetings are Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 1030 S. 900 W., room 118, Tooele. Enter on the north side of the chapel. The Erda meeting has been discontinued.

Al-anon meeting

An Al-anon meeting will be hald every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 1784 N. Aaron Dr. Join us and you'll never have to feel alone again. For more information call 840-0445, 882-4721, or (801)599-2649.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meetings are held every Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 1782 N. Aaron Dr. For more information call 840-0445, 882-4721, or (801)599-2649.

Take off pounds sensibly

Need help to lose those extra pounds? We can help. TOPS is a weight loss support group open to men, women, teens and pre-teens. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Tooele Senior Center, 59 E. Vine St. Call Mary Lou at 830-1150 or Connie at 884-5010 or see www.tops.org for more information.