Tooele
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, longest married happy couple, newlywed award, valorous military marriage. Please include your contact info, couple's contact info, explanation why they should receive the award, and other info about how their marriage is happy in your submission. E-mail nominations to Darlene Christensen at darlenec@ext.usu.edu or call 277-2406 for more information. Nominations are due by Feb. 8.
Healthy Marriages Valentine event
It will soon be February, which means Valentine's Day is approaching. The Tooele County Healthy Marriages Coalition is sponsoring a Valentine celebration dinner on Thursday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m., at the Eagles Nest. Cost is $30/couple. Prime rib dinner will be served. In addition to dinner, each couple will receive materials valued over $20. Space is limited so RSVP and pre-pay today. Call 277-2400 to reserve your spot.
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.
Family Valentine's Dance
Tooele City Family Recreation and the Tooele Boys and Girls Club are sponsoring the second annual Family Valentine's Dance on Friday, Feb. 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Tooele High School. This is a free event for families of all ages. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Family photographs will be taken by a professional photographer and will be available for purchase. If you have any questions please contact Tooele City Recreation at 843-2142 or at terras@tooeelcity.org.
Volunteers needed
The Children's Justice Center is in need of volunteers and their dogs for the Healing Paws program. The dogs will be required to take the training and pass the test. Training begins next week. Contact the CJC at 843-1161 for more information.
Oranges
Here is your change to purchase delicious, juicy oranges fresh from California. Your purchase will benefit the Tooele-Kambarka Sister City Program for 2008. The whole or half cases will be delivered Saturday, Feb. 9. Please contact Janna at 882-6910 or Cherie at 882-0667.
Caregiver Guide classes
The U-Care Caregiver Guide Classes are held every third Tuesday of the month, to help you to provide hand-on training to better care for your loved one. Our next class will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Tooele Senior Center. The classes this month is on community supports for remaining in the home. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Dee Askerlund at 882-4163 or Barb McFarland at 843-9054.
Homeless Count
Tooele County is participating in the statewide homeless count. Anyone who is homeless on the night of Thursday, Jan. 31 needs to be included in the count. If you are homeless, or know someone who is, please make sure they contact Tooele County Relief Services or they Food Bank between Feb. 1 and 8. Call 830-7953 or stop by the Food Bank, 83 S. Main St.
Cub Scout Roundtable
Cub Scout Leader Roundtable will be held Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m., at the Tooele Jr. High School. We will cover the March theme: Litter to Glitter. Don't miss an opportunity to meet and network with other cub scout leaders. We will also have leader training information available.
Community health clinic
A community health clinic workshop will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 225 S. 100 East, Tooele (the building next to the old hospital). Everyone is welcome. Free flu shots will be provided by Mountain West Medical Center.
Schools
Johnsen Community Council
The Clarke N. Johnsen Jr. High School Community Council will be meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m., in the office conference room. All interested parents and community members are welcome.
THS UBSCT test
The UBSCT test will be held Feb. 5, 6 and 7. Tooele High School will have an altered schedule and there will be two bus runs that day. Students who are testing (all sophomores, and juniors and seniors who have not yet taken or passed all three sections of the UBSCT) should report to school at 7:40 a.m. Room assignments for sophomores will be posted at the counseling office and main office windows. Juniors and seniors should receive a letter in the mail with their room assignments. All other students (freshmen, and juniors and seniors who have passed all three sections of the UBSCT) should report to school at 9:55 a.m. First and fifth periods will start at 10:05 on those days. Make up days for testing will be held during the regular school day on Feb. 8, 11 and 12. For more information, please call Mrs. Swan at 833-1981.
Tooele Library
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.
Valentine's game
Join in the fun with our "Hearts that Love are Always in Bloom" game. Just circle all of the hearts in the picture and get a prize. This game is for children ages 3 to 6, and will begin Feb. 1, and run through Feb. 20.
History game
Test your knowledge of presidential history with our game of "Do you know your presidents?" beginning Feb. 1, and run through Feb. 20. There will be pictures of presidents and some facts to help you figure out who it is. When you think you know the answer, bring your sheet to the front desk and receive your prize. Pictures will change, just for fun and a challenge. This game is for ages 7 through 12.
Free financial seminar
Our free financial seminar will be taxing social security on Feb. 7, at 6 p.m., presented by H&R Block.
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.
Take the GED
The GED test will be given on Feb. 12, starting at 8 a.m. Please contact Andrea at 833-1994 by Feb. 8. Pre-registration is 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.
Churches
Singles luncheon
Tooele Valley singles are invited to attend a lunch and live entertainment sponsored by the Tooele East Stake. It will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m., at the Pine Canyon building
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.
Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife
The Tooele Chapter of the Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife will have a fund-raiser March 8, at the Deseret Peak Complex. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30, and an auction at 8. Come join us for a fun casino night, with blackjack, craps and roulette. There will be kids bingo as well. For more information, contact Jeff Coon at (801)330-1675, Mike Holmes at 830-2268, or Pat Warr at (801)712-8650.
Food Bank distribution
The Utah Food Bank Distribution will NOT be this Friday; it will be on Friday, Feb. 8, at the Deseret Peak County Complex. It will be there every month until further notice. If you have any questions please call Pastor Jon at 882-2048.
Arts
Pioneer Valley Chorale
Pioneer Valley Chorale is holding auditions in preparation for our May 2008 concert, Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" on Thursdays at 7 p.m., at Clarke B. Johnsen Jr. High School. Please contact Pamela Dale, chorus master, at (801)250-6602 or Peggy Critchlow at (435)578-1238 for more information.
Children's Sociable tryouts
Get your acts together for live tryouts in front of out-of-town judges held on March 12, at Willow Elementary. The theme is "Take Me There."
Community Art Classes
The Tooele City Arts Council is currently enrolling students in community art classes. Classes for February and March include: soap making, woodworking, oil painting, child/parent drawing, adult drawing, ceramics and pottery. To view a current class listing please stop by Tooele City Hall or visit our Web site at www.tooelecity.org. For more information please contact the Tooele City Arts Council at 843-2142 or at terras@tooelecity.org.
Sports
Tae Kwon Do
Grantsville Tae Kwon Do will be offering yoga/pilates classes starting Feb. 1. Classes will be held every Tuesday and Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. There will be a charge of $4 per class or $25 monthly. For more information please call instructor Malisa Gren at 830-9339.
Eagles
Eagles steak night
Steak night on Feb. 1 and 8 will be hosted by chairman Corrie Anderson and her family and Bob Fox will cook. Come out and support your Aerie and Auxiliary.
Family Night
Family Night will be on Feb. 2. Chairman Aletha Wrathall and her family will serve dinner at 6:30 p.m., with bingo to follow. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and under. The public is invited.
Superbowl Sunday
Come to the Eagles on Superbowl Sunday. There will be food, salsa bar and fun before the kickoff. Come up and watch the game on the big screen.
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 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
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 13. We will be visiting a local commercial machine embroidery business. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Since we will not be meeting at our usual place contact Geri Thomas at 882-3487 for more information.
Alzheimer's support
Learn about this disease, get ideas, share ideas, discuss experiences with others at our next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., at Cottage Glen. This group is open to anyone caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. Refreshments provided. For more information call Frank at 882-2870 Ext. 130.
Tooele Homemakers
The Tooele Homemakers will have their Valentine's meeting this Monday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m., in the auditorium of the newly remodeled Tooele Extension Building, 151 N. Main St. You can park up front. Lonnie Cato, master cake decorator and former owner of All About Cakes store, will be demonstrating and giving us tips on decorating cakes and cookies. We will be having an "Anything Red" luncheon in honor of Valentine's Day. Members signed up to bring lunch items. Bring your favorite recipes for our cookbook. Call Marlene Long at 882-7003 or Joanne Krauss at 843-1266 with any questions.
Diabetes Support Group
The Tooele Diabetes Support Group will meet Feb. 6, at 11 a.m., at the Tooele Senior Center. Dr. Sergio Abarca will speak to us on depression. All are welcome. Call Carol at 843-9787 with any questions.
Seniors
Senior Lifestyles
Senior Lifestyles will be held Thursday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m., at the Tooele Senior Center. Dr. Ventura and Dr. Morrill from the Griffeth vision group will speak and answer questions afterwards. Come join us for door prizes, refreshments and fun. For questions call Frank Venditti at 224-2599 or 843-9054.
Tooele Senior Center
The Center will be closed Monday, Feb. 18.
Check Your Health Services -- Hearing: Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 9 to noon.
Wendover Trip -- Monday, Feb. 11, at 9 a.m. Cost is $12, must sign up at the front desk.
AARP tax preparation -- AARP will begin preparing taxes for senior citizens on Thursdays starting Feb. 7 through April 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come in or call 882-2870 for appointment.
Season Tickets for Hale Theater are now due -- $134.00
Membership dues for 2008 are now due.
Friday Night Entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m.
Friday Night Dancing runs for 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 1 will feature the music of the Bickmore Band.
Grantsville Senior Center
Health clinics -- Blood pressure: Every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Hearing: Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 9 to noon.
The center board meeting will be held on Feb. 4, at 10 a.m.
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.
Breakfast Buddies -- Friday, Feb. 1, at 9 a.m. Meet at Jim's Family Restaurant for good food and friends. Dutch treat!
Diabetes Support Group -- Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. Held at Tooele Senior Center.
Lunch Bunch -- Friday, Feb. 8, at noon. Meet at Hunan Village for your noon meal and friends. Dutch treat!
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.
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.