Tooele
Caregivers Guide classes
The U-Care Caregiver Guide classes are held every third Tuesday of the month. The next class will be on Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m., at the Tooele Senior Center, 59 E. Vine St. This month's class will be on general caregiving skills. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Dee Askerlund at 882-4163 or Barb McFarland at 843-9054.
The Big Fix
The Big Fix Discount Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic will be in Tooele on Jan. 28 at Wal-Mart, and in Grantsville on Jan. 29 at Westgate Mortgage. Online reservations only. Go to www.utahpets.org to buy reservations. For assistance call 1-866-PETS FIX Ext. 13. Walk-up micro-chipping and vaccinations available to anyone while veterinarian is at the premises. For prices and special instructions please call us.
Seeking nominations
The Tooele County Healthy Marriage Coalition is seeking nominations for outstanding marriages in Tooele County. Please nominate a couple you know. Categories include: golden marriage (one that is healthy and enduring -- for better or worse), longest married happy couple (both still living and married at least 50 years), newlywed award (less than two years), valorous military marriage (one that has weathered military life with courage and fortitude). Please include the following info in your nomination: your contact info, couple's contact info, explanation why they should receive the award, and other info about how their marriage is happy. E-mail nominations to Darlene Christensen at darlenec@ext.usu.edu or call (435)277-2406 for more information. Nominations are due by Feb. 8.
Cinco de Mayo committee
It's time to start planning for the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration and we need some help. We are currently seeking individuals who can assist in planning for this year's celebration. Proceeds from this event will go toward fighting domestic violence. If you are interested please contact Robert Herrera Jr. at 849-2698.
Grantsville
Old Folks Sociable
It won't be long until we will be gathering at the Grantsville Old Folks Sociable on March 29. We'd like to hear from those who have turned 75 since last year's sociable, who are current or former residents of Grantsville, and also from those 75 and over who have moved into the community. We want to make sure you receive your honored guest invitation to the event. Please contact Denise Fawson at 884-3316 or David Jefferies at 840-8849 for more information.
The Sociable Wants You
The Sociable Committee needs pictures (in uniform) of Grantsville residents who have ever served in the military. Please include name, branch and where to return the picture. Send it to Janice Marriott at 697 E. Clearwater Drive Layton, UT 84041.
Decorating help
The Grantsville Old Folks Sociable Decorating Committee is requesting help from the community in finding antiques to be used in the decorating for the Sociable this year. We're looking for items that may have been used from the following historical, or not so historical locations in and around Grantsville: opera house, schools, drug store, Saltaire, stores, post office, Clark Farm, gas stations, motels, Blue Bird, City Hall, banks, Skyline, and fire station. If you have or are aware of any items, please contact Debra Allred at 850-2781, or allreddebra@msn.com.
Rush Valley
Rush Valley Web site
Rush Valley now has a Web site. Find out what is happening by going to www.rushvalleytown.com. If you have old stories or historical photos of Rush Valley that have been handed down through the years please call Vickie at 837-2122 or send an e-mail to rushvalleytown@yahoo.com.
Schools
THS Class of 1968
THS class of 1968 flip your calendars ahead and mark June 21, 2008 for our 40-year reunion. We need your help to assure we contact as many classmates as possible. For a list of people for whom we have no address, please contact Mike Mansanarez at mansanarez@comcast.net Check out our blog at tooele68.blogspot.com/.
THS yearbooks
THS senior baby ads for the upcoming yearbook need to be postmarked by Jan. 17., which is the final deadline. If you need an order form see Mrs. Milne in room 207. The last day to buy a 2008 yearbook is Friday, Jan. 25. The price is $50 and needs to be paid to the finance office. There is no guarantee there will be extra yearbooks in May to purchase.
College financial aid
Tooele High School is hosting a financial aid evening for parents of college-bound senior students interested in learning more about the application process for financial aid. It will be held Thursday, Jan. 24, at 6:30 p.m., in the auditorium.
Library
Favorite books
Join in the fun and vote for your favorite book though Jan. 23, 2008 at the Tooele City Library. Ballots for adult books, teen books and children's books will be available. The results will be posted Jan. 25, 2008. Will it be your favorite?
Story time
Remember children's story time every Wednesday at 11 a.m. and children's crafts each Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. Check with the library for any special story times or other special events that come up. For more information on these and other library programs, visit our Web site tooelecity.org/tcl/library.html, call 882-2182 or visit us at 128 W. Vine St., Tooele.
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. The center is located at 76 S. 1000 West, and can be reached at 833-1994. Adult education classes are for students 18 and over.
Gain computer skills
The Tooele Adult Education Center is offering a beginning class in Microsoft Word XP, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Windows. The class will run on Tuesday and Wednesday nights for five weeks beginning Tuesday, Jan. 15 and ending Feb. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Tooele Adult Education Center, 76 S. 1000 West. Adults currently enrolled at the education center pay $30, community participants pay $60, seniors 55 and over pay $55. Call 833-1994 for more information. Preregistration required.
English as a second language
ESOL conversational classes are held Monday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. ESOL students may come anytime, the center is open for individualized study with our software programs and textbooks. Registration is $35 per semester.
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.
Fund-raiser
A benefit/fund-raiser is being held for "Big Tom" Archuleta on Jan. 19, from 5 to 10:30 p.m., at St. Marguerite's Church. Food will be served from 5 to 7 p.m., and live entertainment and dancing from 7 until 10:30 p.m. For more information please contact Eldon and Yvonne Sweeney at 882-7315 or Dave Sweeney at 843-5001 or 241-0611.
Eagle Scout benefit concert
A Noteworthy Night, a benefit concert featuring local talent, will be held Thursday, Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the GHS in the auditorium. All are invited. The admission will be one new blanket or coat per family, or one hat and glove set per person. Proceeds will be donated to our local Tooele Community Action Program to help warm up those in need this winter. In addition to the admission donations, any food donations would be welcomed. Call Isaac Beazer at 884-0526 with questions.
Churches
Adult religion class
The Tooele Utah Stake is sponsoring an adult religion class with the topic: "Lectures on Faith, Page II." Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings through April 30, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tooele LDS Institute Building, 65 S. 200 West. The instructor is David A. Christensen, former instructor for the University of Utah Institute. Registration will be held on the evening of the first class, and the cost is $22.50 for the course or $2.50 per class.
Singles dance
Join us for the Tooele Valley LDS Singles (ages 31 plus) dance on Friday, Jan. 18, at 9 p.m. to midnight at the Tooele East Stake Center, 752 N. 520 East, Tooele. Please wear your dressy casual and have a great time with us. Cost is $3 per person.
Singles luncheon
All singles are invited to a luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m., sponsored by Tooele North Stake. Please note that our luncheons have been moved to the 3rd-18th ward building, 141 W. Utah Ave., until further notice, during remodeling of the North Stake Center. Please join us for good food, friends and entertainment. Bring a can of food for the Tooele Food Bank.
Fireside
All singles and married couples are invited to a fireside on Sunday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m., sponsored by Tooele North Stake. Please note that our firesides have been moved to the 3rd-18th ward building, 141 W. Utah Ave., until further notice, during remodeling of the North Stake Center. Please wear Sunday dress. A nursery will be provided for your children.
Arts
Performance auditions
Pioneer Valley Chorale (classical music) is holding auditions and beginning their practices for the next performance (May 2008) of Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" on Jan. 17, 2008. Please call Pamela Dale at (801)250-6602 or Peggy Critchlow evenings at (435)578-1238 for more information. Our Web site is www.pioneervalleychoraleutah.wetpaint.com.
Musician search
The Tooele Area Community Orchestra is looking for string, wind and percussion musicians for our spring season. Rehearsals are Thursday nights beginning Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. at Clarke Johnsen Jr. High School in the band room. Please join us or call Betta Nash at 882-5107.
Eagles
Eagles Sunday football
Every Sunday when there is a football game, the Eagles will have a Sunday social with food and fun at the hall. The food will be served at 1:30 p.m. Come up, have lunch and watch the game on the big screen.
Eagles Auxiliary meeting
The second meeting of the month will be on Monday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m.
Groups
Kiwanis meetings
Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at noon at Leatherby's Family Creamery, 61 E. 1280 North, Tooele. Contact John Brown at 843-0711.
Domestic Violence Support Group
Aspen Ridge Counseling and the DVSAVA crisis line have begun a new free Domestic Violence Victim Support Group. It is held every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. Daycare is provided. Please call 850-8723 or the crisis line at 882-6888 with any questions and for the location.
Volunteers needed
The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (DVSAVA) Crisis Line is looking for new volunteer advocates. Training is provided and begins in February. A background check is required. Please call Betsy at 241-0337 for more information and check out our Web site at www.dvsava.org.
Sewing Guild
The Tooele Sewing Guild will meet Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 9:30 a.m., in the Extension Office auditorium. We will be creating new fabric from thread tails or leftover thread from thread spools. Supplies will be furnished, but please let Geri Thomas (882-3487) know if you plan on attending so we will have supplies for everyone. Bring any show-and-tell you have or any ideas of things you would like the group to do.
Scouting
Community Cub Scout Pack 4139 is looking for boys in first though fourth grades who want to join Cub Scouts. Activities include camping, outings, games, volunteer actives , crafts, fund-raisers, award ceremonies, day camp and the Pinewood Derby. If interested contact our cubmaster, John Palo, at 884-0978.
Back Country Horsemen
The West Desert Back Country Horsemen will participate in the Utah Back Country Horsemen Extravaganza on Jan. 19, at the Davis County Legacy Center. The extravaganza is open to the public, with free clinics on trailer safety, round pen training, knots and other horsemanship topics. If you have questions, please contact Linda Bean at (801)244-1359 or Carol Nudell at 833-9085.
Marine Corps League
The Sgt. Rodney M. Davis Marine Corps League Detachment #1251 will meet Thursday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m., at the Tooele County Sheriff's Search and Rescue building, 245 W. 900 South. This will be the detachment's officers installation meeting. For information call Hal McConnell at 882-1179.
Seniors
Grantsville Senior Center
Free Health Services -- Blood pressure: Every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Foot clinic: Tuesday, Jan. 22, from 1:30 to 3:30. Appointments are necessary.
Wendover trip -- Friday, Jan. 18.
Tooele Senior Center
Center will be closed Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
Check Your Health Services -- Hearing: Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 9 to noon. Blood Pressure: Wednesday, Jan. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Season Tickets for Hale Theater are now due -- $134
Friday Night Entertainment starts at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 18 will feature the Tooele Line Dancers.
Friday Night Dancing runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 18 will feature the music of Ned Garcia.
Senior Circle
Senior Circle is for anyone over the age of 50 and costs only $15 per year. Call 843-3690 or stop by the hospital volunteer desk to sign up. All activities require an RSVP except for exercise.
Caregiver Guide Class -- Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m., at the Tooele Senior Center for support and help in caring for your ill or aging loved one.
Wellness Luncheon -- Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. Emergency preparedness by Kip Thompson. Lunch will follow presentation.
Breast Cancer Support Group -- Thursday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. Meet at MWMC.
Recovery
Kick drug habits
LDS Family Services addiction recovery meetings are Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 1030 S. 900 West, room 118, Tooele. Enter on the north side of the chapel. The Erda meeting has been discontinued.
Castaways AA
Castaways Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at noon and 8 p.m. at 1120 W. Utah Ave. For more information call 882-7358.
Al-Anon meeting
An evening Al-Anon meeting will be held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 1784 N. Aaron Drive. Join us and you'll never have to feel alone again. For more information call 840-0445, 882-4721, (801)599-2649.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous meetings are held every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 1784 N. Aaron Drive. For more information call 840-0445, 882-4721, or (801)599-2649.