Tooele
Tooele County Fair
Please visit the fair's Web site at www.tooelefair.com for a complete schedule of events, rules & entry forms for the Car Show, Demolition Derby, 5K Run, Little Miss Pageant, Karaoke Contest, Battle of the Bands and vendor & food booths.
Wanted: musicians
Tooele Community Orchestra is preparing for a Summer Pops Performance on Monday, July 2. Rehearsals are at Johnsen Jr. High (Overlake) band room, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., June 13-28, for all string, wind, brass and percussion instruments. Directed by Carolyn Grow. Call Betta Nash 882-5107 or 830-8082 for music or information.
Week of fun for kids
Come join us for a grand adventure the week of June 18 -22 from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. It will be a never-ending week of fun with exciting games and bible stories, fun crafts and rocking tunes. Children kindergarten through sixth grade are invited. We are located at 580 S. Main St., Tooele. Admission is free. Questions call us at 882-2048.
Attention singles over 30
On Friday, June 15, our dancing activity will be held at 752 N. 520 E. $3 donation, refreshments served and dressy-casual attire. Dance instruction will begin at 8:30 p.m. and the fun goes on until midnight. For further information, call Dale Whitehead at 882-6688.
Home buying workshop
Free first time home buyer's workshop will be held at the Best Western Inn in Tooele 365 N Main on June 21 from 11 a.m. to noon or 7 to 8 p.m. Register now at 882-0355.
Garden tour
This coming Saturday the Tooele County Master Gardeners will host a garden tour of delightful landscapes in the communities of Tooele Valley. Enjoy a visit to pretty gardens and get ideas for your own garden. The gardens will be available for viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 16. Get your map at Speirs Farm, 392 West 200 South in Tooele, or at Gary and Janet Fawson's home, 187 North Waterhole Way for a donation of $5 per person to the Master Gardener's association.
Kiwanis 5K Freedom Run
The Tooele July 4, 2007 race begins at 8:30 a.m. near the LDS church at 777 East Skyline Dr. Runners are urged to sign up in advance at Century 21 McAffee Realtors, 768 N. Main, Prudential Real Estate, 205 N. Main or Macey's Food and Drug, 972 N. Main St. Registration forms may be sent through e-mail to perkar@wfrmls.com. Pre-registration deadline is June 24. To sign-up fees are $15 (with T-shirt) or $7 (no T-shirt). After June 24 fees are $18 (with T-shirt) and $10 (no T-shirt) and day of the race. Registration on July 4 will be at the LDS church on Skyline beginning at 7 a.m. Volunteers to help with registration and finish line are needed. Contact Karen Perry at 435-830-7846 or perkar@wfrmls.com or Jerry Steelman at 435-882-2466 or steelman2466@msn.com.
Marathon runners
The July 4 Kiwanis 5K Freedom Run has been given one guaranteed entry to the St. George Marathon to be give away the day of the race. If you are interested in running in the St. George Marathon and need an entry, please contact Karen Perry at 435-830-7846. Net income from the race will go toward the Kiwanis Club's youth projects. Anyone wishing to contribute may contact Karen or any Kiwanis Club member. Checks may be mailed to Tooele Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 1122, Tooele, Utah.
Bands and booths wanted
The fourth annual ThankQ Tooele County event (July 27 and 29) is looking for bands to perform and local vendors to set up booths to sell arts, crafts, etc. Only 15 booth areas and a few slots for bands are available so reserve your spot now. There is no cost to rent a booth area. Contact Darren at 882-1300 or dfarnsworth@theblueq.com.
Fridays on Vine
Weekly concerts/performances at the Veteran's Memorial Park, corner of Main St. and Vine St. Join us for Fridays on Vine, every Friday evening starting at 7 p.m., now until Sept. 7. An excellent way to spend your Friday evening. This week, June 15, Dance Biz and Rose Trujillo.
Grantsville
Fourth of July charity
Grantsville City's 4th of July is going to be even more amazing than previous years. As always this event is completely a charity event with all game and ride and carshow funds raised going to Tooele County charities. The parade will start at the Grantsville Cemetery at 11 a.m., ending at the Cherry Street park with the car show and carnival starting and live music starting at the end of the parade. We will have four live bands and more than eight kids rides with games and the counties largest fire works show at 9:30 p.m. Don't miss the counties largest event. Please get your parade entries in ASAP and with any questions please call Jason Duhon at 435-830-9714.
Miss Grantsville pageant
Miss Grantsville City Scholarship Pageant will take place June 30 at 7 p.m. at Grantsville High School. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Admittance price is: $4 per person and $2 for senior citizens. All applications must be turned in by no later then, Monday, June 18 at 4 p.m.
Little Miss Grantsville
Any girl interested in competing for Little Miss Grantsville there will be a mandatory meeting for girls and their parents Monday, June 18 at 6 p.m. at the Baird residence 200 E. Main in Grantsville. Competition is open to those girls who have completed grades 1-6. Competition will include street wear, talent, party dress and an on-stage interview. The pageant will take place June 30 at 3 p.m. at Grantsville High School. If you have any questions call Jan Baird at 435-224-3288 or Krista Penney at 841-9951.
Grist Mill
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
The Benson Gristmill Performing Arts Foundation are holding auditions their performance of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." Auditions for the Aug. 10, 11 and 13 performances are scheduled for Thursday, June 14 at 6 p.m. at the Janis Smart Memorial Library in Tooele and Friday, June 15 at 6 p.m. at the GHS north portable classroom in Grantsville. Call 849-1735 or 882-4894 for more info.. This year's production is produced by Christie Steadman and directed by Matt Price.
Deseret Peak
Softball field
There are no practices on the fields unless scheduled. Please call Jeff at 843-4010 for more information.
Attention R.C. enthusiasts
We are forming a list of people who would like to continue using the remote control car track at the Deseret Peak Complex. All forms of off road vehicles are welcome. If interested call Chad Olds at 435-843-4441 in the evenings or call Deseret Peak at 843-4020.
4-H
4-H Healthy Spa Day Camp
Come learn how to make your own lotion and lip balm. Kids will also learn about nutrition and will make a healthy lunch. Thursday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $6. Age 9 and up. Register by Friday, June 22 at Utah State University Extension, 151 N. Main. Call 843-2350 for more information. There will be a one time only additional 4-H registration cost of $3 for non-4-Hers.
Magical Money 4-H day camp
Money, money, money! Come learn all about money. We'll tour a bank vault, learn about money around the world, and much more. Tuesday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $8 (includes lunch). Age 9 and up. Register by Friday, June 22 at Utah State University Extension, 151 N. Main. Call 843-2350 for more information. There will be a one time only additional 4-H registration cost of $3 for non-4-Hers.
Philanthropy
Healing horses for students
Students, 12 and older, break away from summer boredom. Join the Healing Horses Therapeutic Riding Center team for disabled riders. Adults are welcome too. No horse experience necessary. You'll have lots of fun and you'll make a difference. Call Kathy at 843-7774.
Schools
GHS class of 1997
Grantsville High School Class of 1997 will be having their 10 year class reunion on Aug. 11, 2007. We are looking for current contact information for our classmates. If you are a classmate, friend, or family member of a GHS Class of 1997 student, please let them know to send their contact information to smouritsen@tooelesd.org or call Scott (435)830-7809 or Cly'ta Herman Clyta_Herman@hotmail.com, (801)897-8267.
THS class of '87
All members of Tooele High School class of '87 are invited to attend their 20-year reunion Aug. 3, 4 and 5 at the Eagles Nest. The cost is $40 per person. Reservations need to be made by June 1. For reservations or more information, contact Saila Felver at 951-303-8974 or sailafelver@yahoo.com.
DHS reunion
Dugway High School will be having their High School Reunion on Saturday, Sept. 1. This is open to all elementary, high school students as well as parents and faculty. If you would like to have further information please contact Lisa (Schrier) Vender eightv@yahoo.com (608- 374-3338) or Kelly (Stephens) Presutti bigmamasutti@msn.com (724-274-4864).
'77 THS reunion
The search is on for Tooele High School class of 1977 classmates. We need to know where to send invite for 30 year reunion. Let Sharon at 882-0445 or Cecelia at 882-4636 or Donna at 882-5702 know your new address to send invitations to. If you know of anyone who has moved out of the area and would like to attend please give us their address or have them call one of these phone numbers.
Rose Springs summer school
Rose Springs Elementary is still accepting new registrations for summer school which will run from June 11-28, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday. The cost is $30. Don't miss out on this great opportunity for fun hands-on learning. Students from other schools are welcome.
THS Class of 1962
All members of Tooele High School class of '62 are invited to attend their 45-year reunion on Saturday, Aug. 11. Planned activities include several tour, golf, lunch and prime rib buffet at the Eagle's Nest. Cost is $25 per person. Call Andi Anderson (882-0804) or Joe McBride (882-4818) for more information by July 14.
Clarke N. Johnsen Jr. High
Book refunds will be handed out June 18 - 22 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Kids
Summer Craze
There will be summer adventures that include Meet the Challenge, A Pirates Life for Me, The Quest of the West, Where in the World is Our Imagination, Magical Potions and Spells, and a day of the performing arts. Times are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday and Friday, starting from June 21 through July 27 for children ages first grade and up. The cost is $20. For more information see our Web site at www.tooelecity.org/citydepartments/youthservices.asp or contact Terra Sherwood at 843-2142.
Churches
Church of Christ VBS
Mark your calendars. The Church of Christ is having their VBS June 25-29 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at 430 W. Utah Ave. Any questions call Jewel at (435) 882-4642.
First Baptist VBS
Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held at the First Baptist Church, 235 West Main in Grantsville, June 18-22, from 10 a.m. to noon. Classes will be for grades 1-6. Registration will be Monday, June 18 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. For more information, contact Eve, 884-3737.
Singles luncheon
All singles are invited to a luncheon on Saturday, June 16, at 1 p.m. at the Tooele North Stake Center, 583 North 270 East, Tooele. Please join us for good food, friends, and entertainment.
Grand adventure week
Come join us for a grand adventure the week of June 18-22 from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. It will be a never-ending week of fun with exciting games and bible stories, fun crafts and rocking tunes. Children kindergarten through 6th grade are invited. We are located at 580 South Main Street, Tooele. Admission is free. Questions call us at 882-2048.
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, Tooele. For more info call 882-2048.
Library
Mystery story contest
Attention all teens, check out our Web site at http://tooelecity.org/tcl/library.html for the first chapter of our mystery story which began May 22. Enter your writing of the third chapter by June 20, and the fourth chapter no later than July 3. Our judges are ready and eager to read your chapters. Each winning chapter will be available to read on-line and in a book kept at the library. If you need help accessing our web page the library staff can help.
Children's programs
On June 26 at 6 p.m. will be our "Pink Panther Scavenger Hunt," see if you can locate all the objects and get a reward for your detective skills. One more fun program for kids ages 6 through 12 is the Hogle Zoo Outreach program. This program has limited seating and tickets will be requested at the door. Don't be left out!
Education
Free plant pest help
The Master Gardener organization is offering free plant pest help on Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. throughout the growing season. Bring samples to the USU Extension office at 151 N. Main St., or call during those hours for help with gardening problems.
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 W., Can be reached at 833-1994. Adult Education classes are for students 18 and over.
Take GED
The GED test will be given on June 18 and 19, starting at 8 a.m. Please contact Andrea at 833-1994 by June 14. Pre-registration is required.
English as a second language
ESOL conversational classes are held Monday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Adult Education Learning Center, 76 S. 1000 West. ESOL students may come anytime the center is open for Individualized study with our software programs and textbooks. The book fee is $25 per semester.
Inglés idioma segundo
¿Aprendes Inglés? Apúntate y participa en las divertidas clases de inglés como idioma segundo. Partícipes: principiantes y avanzados. Centro de Educación para Adultos 76 South 1000 West, Tooele; Teléfono: 833-1994. ¡No faltes!
Personal ancestral file class
The personal ancestral file class on advanced focus filter will be Wednesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. at the center, 751 N. 520 East in Tooele. The hours are Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The address is 751 N. 520 East in Tooele. Call 882-1396 for more information or to sign up.
Groups
Caregiver guide classes
Do you care for a family member or friend who has a mental illness? The June Caregiver Guide Class will be dealing with this sometimes difficult and sensitive issue. Caregiver Guide Classes are held monthly to help you to provide hands-on training with a wide range of topics changing monthly. The meeting also provides a support system for caregivers in the community. Next class will be Tuesday, June 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tooele Senior Citizens Center, 59 E. Vine St. Refreshments will be served. For more information regarding this free service, call Dee Askerlund, RN at Mountain West Home Health and Hospice or Barb McFarland at Harmony Home Health and Hospice at 843-9054.
Diabetes classes set
Anyone with diabetes don't miss out on self management classes held Wednesday evenings, June 20 and 27. You will need a doctor's referral. For more information call Eilene DeLeeuw and leave a message to register for the classes. Please call 228-0048 or 882-5671.
Trunk Show
The Tooele County Quilters will be have a Trunk Show on Tuesday, June 19 at 9 a.m. at the extension service auditorium. The Trunk Show will feature Story Book Quilts by Corey Kund. Everyone is invited. Call Marilyn Housley 882-5384 for information.
Sewing guild meeting
The monthly meeting will be on Wednesday, June 20 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium of the extension office. We will have a demonstration showing how to make a vest from a sweatshirt and trim it with chenille. Hands on application will be offered. Come join us for an interesting new technique. Anyone interested in sewing is invited to attend. There is no charge to attend and there are no supplies to bring. You can bring any "show and tell" you have. Contact Geri Thomas (882-3487) if you plan on attending and for more information.
Carnival fundraiser
The MOMS Club of Tooele Valley is holding a Family Fun Carnival fundraiser to benefit the Tooele County Children's Justice Center. It will be held at Elton Park located at 400 N and Broadway in Tooele on Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Carnival will include food sales, a silent auction of items and services donated by local businesses, free identification kits donated by Farmer's Insurance, children's games and activities. Cash only please.
Moose Lodge golf scramble
Come join us for a day of fun. July 8 at 8:30 a.m. shot gun start sign up at the lodge by July 6. (Pre-pay) Lunch will be chicken fried steak by Teri T.
Eagles Father's Day breakfast
The Eagles Auxiliary will serve breakfast on Father's Day starting at 10 a.m. to accomodate golfers participating in the Golf Scramble and go to 11 a.m. Father's eat free and the cost for others is $5 for adults, kids 3-12-years of age are $2.50 and children under 3 years are free.
First Spanish Boy Scout Troop
If you are interested to be part of the only Spanish Boy Scout Troop in Tooele, we meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 1000 North and Broadway. For more info please call 228-0024. All welcome.
Primera tropa de Scouts en espanol
Si quieres ser parte de la unica tropa de scouts de habla hispana en Tooele, acompanaos los miercoles a las 7 p.m. en 1000 Norte y Broadway. Para mas info, favor comunicarse al 228-0024. Esta tropa esta abierta para todos los interesados.
Veterans
Free concerts
Free concerts honoring past, present and future veterans and their families will be at the Tooele Veterans Square Memorial Park on Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to this non-political, free salute to veterans. For more info call Dennis Tracey at 435-850-9014.
Seniors
Grantsville Senior Center
The Grantsville Senior Center can be reached at 884-3446.
Health Clinics:
Blood Pressure -- Every Thursday at 12 p.m.
Daily Schedule
Lunch: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday please make your reservations before 8:30 a.m. the morning of the meal, or sign up sheets are available at the center.
Breakfast: Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Aerobics: Tuesday and Friday at 1 p.m.
Bingo: Thursday at 1 p.m.
Bunk: Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Ceramics: Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Pinochle: Thursday at 9 a.m.
Pool: Everyday
Puzzles: Everyday
Quilting: Monday at 9 a.m.
Wendover, Nev. on Friday, July 29. $15 per person, & 7 cash back, free all you can eat buffet and fun package.
Tuacahn and Mesquite June 18-20.
Annual Luau on Saturday, June 16.
Dutch Oven Dinner on June 29 at 4 p.m. the entertainment will be the Gunderson Sisters.
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: Lunch 12-1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Breakfast 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday
No Friday Night Dinners until September
Bridge: Monday 10 a.m., Thursday 12:45 p.m. New players desperately needed.
Bingo: Monday 1 p.m., Friday 12:45 p.m.
Pinochle: Tuesday 1 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m., Friday 10 a.m.
No ceramics until September
Line dancing: Monday 1 p.m. (No Tuesday class until September)
The Silver Sneakers fitness program Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30 a.m. (Muscular Strength and Range of Movement, Cardio Circuit & Yoga Stretch)
Friday Night Dancing 6 to 8 p.m.
June 15 - DJ Ned, Pot Luck Dinner
June 22 - TBA
June 29 - DJ Ned
Annual Iosepa Luau Saturday, June 16 from, 12 - 4 p.m. Buses will be at the center at 10:30 a.m. and leave at 11 a.m. You need to sign up. (Transportation for those who have no other transportation).
Check your health
Blood Pressure -- Tuesday, June 19 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a follow-up June 26.
Foot Clinic -- Tuesday, June 19 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Appointments are necessary.
Recovery
New meeting time
"My Hoop" Alanun group will start meeting on Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays on June 26 at 10 a.m.
Kick drug habit
LDS Family Services addiction recovery meetings are Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 1030 S. 900 West, Room 118, in Tooele. Enter on the north side of the chapel. The Erda meeting has been discontinued.
Castaways AA
Castaways Alcoholics Anonymous meets Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at noon at the St. Barnabas Center, 1784 N. Aaron Dr., Tooele. (Southwestern looking church by the new hospital, first left off 2000 N.) Open, mixed, non-smoking, wheelchair access.