Tooele
Tooele County Fair
Premium Exhibit Books can be picked up at the Tooele County Extension office or at the Tooele County Commission office. Home Arts and 4H entries for the Tooele County Fair will be accepted July 30 and 31 at the Deseret Peak Complex. Please pick up a book for details, rules and entry forms. Contact Kaylynn at 882-7069 or Patty at 843-2350 for more information.
5K Run/Walk -- The Tooele County Fair 5K Run will be held on Saturday, August 4. Registration fee is $15 in advance and $20 day of run. Entry fee includes a free T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded. Please visit our Web site www.tooelefair.com for entry form and details. Contact Kaylynn for more details 882-7069.
Karoake -- Do you have an awesome singing voice? If you do we would love to hear you perform at the Tooele County Fair Karoake Contest held on Saturday, Aug. 4. Categories are youth, adult and senior. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded. Visit www.tooelefair.com for rules and entry or call Stephanie at (435)224-2775.
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.
Kiwanis 5K Freedom Run
The Tooele July 4 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 28) 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.
Public comments needed
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Utah Department of Environmental Quality are asking for public comments on the Proposed Plan for cleaning up the International Smelting and Refining Superfund Site located east of Tooele. A meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tooele County Health Department, 151 N. Main St. in Tooele. If you have any questions call Jennifer Lane at 800-227-8917 ext. 312-6813.
Parenting workshops
Guiding Good Choices parenting workshops starts Tuesday, June 26. Come join us for some fun workshops and learn new skills to strengthen your family. There are five 2-hour classes which will be held on Tuesday evenings at City Hall from 7-9 p.m. Kids grades 6-9th attend with their parents on the 3rd session to learn fun, easy ways to say no to peer pressure and problem behaviors. These workshops are for every family. This session runs June 26 through July 31 (no class on July 24). Call us for more information at Tooele City Communities That Care 843-2185.
CJC golf tournament
The Children's Justice Center Friend's Board present their 8th annual charity golf tournament at the Tooele City Golf Course, 1255 E. Vine St. on June 29. Check in at 7 a.m. and tee off at 8 a.m. Cost is $75 per person or $300 for a team of four. Sign up by Friday, June 22. Call 843-1161 for more information.
Miss Tooele County pageant
Miss Tooele County pageant is July 28. Any girl between the ages 17 and 23 interested in participating in the Miss Tooele County Scholarship Pageant to call Cheryl Adams at 843-3150 or 882-3544.
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. If you have any questions please call Jamie Creekmore at home (435) 249-0122 or Teri Critchlow at cell (435) 830-8090.
Grantsville irrigation
Notifying shareholders that an additional agricultural turn has been issued. This makes a total of three agricultural turns this year. The Board will continue to monitor the level of the reservoir for any additional turns. The residential rules are the same.
Stansbury Park
Special meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Stansbury Recreation Service area and the Stansbury Greenbelt Service area will hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 21 at 6 p.m. at the Clubhouse. The meeting will hold a discussion for the golf course proposal.
Star party
The Salt Lake Astronomical Society invites the public to a Star Party on Saturday, June 23 at the Stansbury Park Observatory. There will be a variety of telescopes available including the 32 inch Grim reflector, the 16 inch Ealing and 200mm Andy Bogdan refractor for the public to view Saturn, crescent Moon and Venus plus a multitude of different sky objects. Viewing starts at dusk, weather permitting, ends at 11 p.m.
Erda
Erda Days
Mark your calendars now for Erda Days July 13 and 14.
Pioneer Memorial monument
An invitation to the dedication of a Pioneer Memorial monument in Erda on July 14 at 11 a.m. at the Erda Chapel. Public Invited.
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.
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 tours, 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.
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
Church of Christ in Tooele is having their VBS June 25-29 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Please join us for a neighborly time, by coming together as neighbors for Jesus. Ages four years through high school at 430 W. Utah Ave. 843-5530 or 882-4642 for information.
Stansbury Baptist VBS
Stansbury Park Baptist Church invites children (grades 1-6) to attend a week of Vacation Bible School, June 26-29 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Stansbury Park Clubhouse. There is no cost. We will provide Bible stories, crafts, games, songs and refreshments. For more information, call Pastor Scott Stout at 882-3180.
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
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!
Mystery story winner
Our congratulation goes to Kaitlyn Turner for her second chapter entry for our Mystery Story. A special thanks goes to all those that entered the contest. To see this chapter and the first chapter of our story use our Web site: http://tooelecity.org/tcl/library.html or visit the library at 128 West Vine Street, Tooele. Try your luck with chapter three of our Mystery Story.
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. Summer hours Tuesday and Wednesday 5 to 9 p.m.
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. The book fee is $25 per semester.
Groups
Diabetes classes set
Anyone with diabetes don't miss out on self management classes held Wednesday evenings, June 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.
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.
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.
Beekeepers meeting
There will be a meeting of the Wasatch Beekeepers Association on Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m. at the offices of Jones Bee Company 2576 W 500 South, Salt Lake City. This month's meeting will address bee diseases and mites. If you have an interest in bees or beekeeping you are welcome to attend. For more information please contact Paul Dupaix at 843-0625.
Special Olympic team
Our Special Olympic team, the Tooele County Giants, just finished competing at the state finals in track and field. We are not starting to train for our fall games. We are playing bocce ball. This is an easy game for the athletes to learn. Our practices are on Saturdays at 10 a.m. at the GHS track field. We are always looking for more teammates. Anyone age 8 and older with an intellectual disability and/or autism may participate in Special Olympics. If you are interested in joining our team, please call Cheri Gunderson at 884-3007.
Veterans
Marine Corps League meeting
The Sgt. Rodney M. Davis Marine Corps League Detachment 1251 will meet Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m.. at the Tooele County Search and Rescue Bldg. 245 W. 900 S. new members welcome. For info call Duke North 884-6233.
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, and $7 cash back, free all you can eat buffet and fun package.
Tuacahn and Mesquite June 18-20.
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 6-8 p.m.
June 22 - TBA
June 29 - DJ Ned
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.