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.
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.
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.
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. On July 13 drumlines from Tooele and Grantsville will perform.
Settlement Canyon water regulations
Settlement Canyon Irrigation Company wants to thank shareholders for using irrigation water efficiently. Despite careful water use, reservoir levels are dropping. The board of directors has set new watering regulations. Farms are allowed to water a total of 24 hours in a 3-week period. Residential water users are allowed eight hours total watering per week. If the reservoir continues to drop faster than expected, lines will be shut down three days a week. If this happens, please plan accordingly for livestock.
Macey's cooking classes
Macey's Little Theater will hold a class on Wednesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. on Asian Treats presented by Eleanor Kondo Reams. On Monday, July 16 at 7 p.m. a dutch oven class will be presented by Wil and Jen. Due to holidays and scheduling conflicts we will only be having two classes this month.
Stansbury Park
Trustees meeting
Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Stansbury Service Agency of Tooele County, shall convene a public hearing on Wednesday, July 11, at 7 p.m., at the Stansbury Park Clubhouse, #1 Country Club, Stansbury Park, Utah, for the purpose of taking public comment on he 2007 amended impact fee Capital Facilities Plan.
Soccer club
By overwhelming requests, if you missed the registration dates for the Stansbury Soccer Club and you are still interested in playing, we are still accepting registrations. Please call 882-4545 or 843-7512 or you may e-mail stansburysoccerclub@hotmail.com for more information.
Stansbury Days booth wanted
Calling all crafters or business owners. The SPCA is looking for those who are interested in promoting their business's at the annual Stansbury Days Aug. 18. If you are wanting to have a booth, please call Richelle at 843-7512 or e-mail SPCommAssoc@hotmail.com.
Triathlon volunteers needed
The SPCA will be offering the triathlon again this year for Stansbury Days. If you are interested in volunteering for this event Aug. 18, please contact Gwen at 882-4366 or e-mail SPCommAssoc@hotmail.com
Stansbury Days
Calling all Stansbury Park residents, mark your calendar now for Stansbury Days Aug. 18. Events to include: Golf tournament, triathlon, cardboard boat race, frog jumping contest, paddle and row boat race, regatta race. So start planning now your event that you will be participating. For more information see www.stansburyassoc.org.
Entertainers needed
Looking for those who are interested in performing their talent for Stansbury Days Aug. 18. If interested please call 843-7512 or e-mail SPCommAssoc@hotmail.com.
Grantsville
GMC concerts in the park
The Grantsville Music Company, GMC for short, will put on the Concerts in the Park at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 20 at the Veterans' Memorial Park in Tooele (Main and Vine Streets). Jerry Stocks will be the M.C. Participating will be Tom Stam with Jeannine Christiansen. Jeannine will also accompany the fabulous Gundersen Sisters: Sherry, Sandy, Cindy, Kristy and Vicky. Dan Butcher and his Band will play favorites and Dan will accompany the "Senior Sisters" - Peggy Pearce and Margaret Brown. Jerry and his sidekick, Misti, will perform a comical skit. We will also have the Sticks and Stones Quintet comprised of Tyson Lear, Ben Brown, Matt Price, Dave Gumucio and Ben Krogh. Call 884-3446.
Erda
Erda Days
Come join the fun at the Erda Days Parade on Saturday, July 14. Line-up begins at 9 a.m., with judging at 9:30 a.m. and the parade starts at 10 a.m. All walkers, bike riders and small motorized vehicles, will line-up on the south end of Liddell Lane. The horses will line-up at the middle of Liddell Lane and all trucks, floats, and larger entries will line-up on Erda Way at the corner of Liddell Lane heading west. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. Prizes and fun for all. Any questions please call Nancy Folta at 882-5530 or Samantha Barton at 882-3817. On Friday, July 13, dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Warr Memorial Park-16 and older, dancing and karaoke.
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.
Stockton
Stockton Days
Stockton Days will be Aug. 10 and 11. Those interested in renting booth space, please contact Town Hall at 882-3877 by Aug. 3.
Grist Mill
Fun at the Mill
Come learn about the pioneers on July 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how to square dance and play the games the pioneer children played. Children of all ages can join in the activities and games. Children ages are invited to participate in free competitions of jacks, marbles or jumping rope. Free hot dogs and punch will be served. For more information, contact the Benson Grist Mill at (435) 882-7678.
Deseret Peak
Community appreciation
Our annual community appreciation event will be held July 21 from 6-10 p.m. at Deseret Peak. Free food, swimming, prizes and entertainment. Call or e-mail for free tickets. Sponsored by Major Mortgage and Diana Cook @ Alpro Realty aprilpcook@yahoo.com or 435-882-0355.
Schools
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.
Box tops collections
Remember during the summer, to still collect your Boxtops and Soup labels, Cream of Weber caps and Tyson Pkg. tops for the schools. If you do not have a school to sponsor please send them to us Harris Elementary at Sherry Tomboc 315 Birch Tooele, Utah 84074 or call and we will pick up 882-7604. Thank you so much everyone counts.
Car wash
A car wash fundraiser by Tooele High Sha-Ronns will be held this Saturday, July 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. behind the American Inn. Price is $5.
'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.
Library
Reading goal prizes
Have you finished your reading goal? Then head up to the Tooele City Library and grab your "prize bag" and your ticket for "Vinnie Calzone's Wake." This is an interactive play presented by the Hunt Mystery Group and the Tooele City Library to thank all those participating in the 2007 summer reading program of "Get a Clue @ your library." If you haven't received your ticket, come to the library and get yours today. Try your luck with chapter three of our Mystery Story. For more information, call the library at 435-882-2182 or visit the library at 128 West Vine Street or try our Web site http://tooelecity.org/tcl/library.html.
Churches
Yoga classes
Free yoga classes for ladies and young women every Tuesday and Thursday. The place is the church on 1000 North and Broadway. We start at 9 a.m. For information please call Connie Rockwell at 882-6667. Take an hour to stretch, build muscle, body conditioning and relax. Kick boxing classes are offered also, they start at 8 a.m.
Aerobics classes
Free aerobics classes for ladies and young women every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the church on 1000 North and Broadway. We start at 8 a.m. For more information please call Connie Rockwell at 882-6667.
Servicios en espanol
Iglesia Biblica Bautista de Tooele. Servicios en espanol Jueves 7 p.m. Domingos 2 p.m. Pastor Jose Cargoy.
Methodist VBS
Tooele United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School will be Aug. 6-10 from 6-8 p.m. Enjoy crafts, music, Bible stories, food and fun. Ages 3 potty-trained and up. Contact 882-1349 and leave a message.
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, 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.
Take GED
The GED test will be given on Aug. 14 and 15, starting at 8 a.m. Please contact Andrea at 833-1994 by Aug. 10. 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. The book fee is $25 per semester.
Family search
The family search class will be Wednesday, July 11 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.
Homeschool open house
This event is for anyone who is interested in beginning homeschooling July 26. Topics include Utah law, typical homeschool day, learning style and questions and answers. Call 850-9803.
Groups
Weight loss support
TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly is accepting new members. Check us out at Tooele Senior Center, 59 E. Vine, 5 p.m. every Tuesday. Mary Lou 830-1150 or Connie 850-8174.
Sewing guild
The neighborhood sewing guild meeting will be held Wednesday, July 18 in the extension office auditorium beginning at 9:30 a.m. We will repeat the program scheduled for June and also share additional ideas for the technique. There is no supply list for this meeting. Bring anything you have for the show and tell and ideas for future meetings. Please call Geri Thomas (882-3487) if you plan on attending.
Caregiver guide classes
The month of July we will celebrate a one year anniversary for the U-Care Caregiver Classes. Come join us as we celebrate meeting together as caregivers for the past year. If you are a caregiver for a family member or friend who is aging, chronically ill, has a disability or mental illness, then these free classes are for you. Come join with us on Tuesday, July 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tooele Senior Citizens Center, 59 E. Vine St. Ice cream and cake will be served. For more information regarding this free service, call: Dee Askerlund, R.N. at 882-4163 or Barb McFarland, C.N.A. at 843-9054.
Kidz Biz 4-H day camp
Ever wonder what it'd be like to run your own business? Kids will design and make a product. Each youth will create and film a commercial to sell their product. Come learn all about the world of business. July 19-20. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $15 (includes 2 lunches and product materials). Age 9 and up. Register by Monday, July 19 at Utah State University Extension, 151 N. Main. Call Darlene or Patty at 843-2350 for more information. There will be a one time only additional 4-H registration cost of $3 for non-4-Hers.
N.A.R.F.E.
The Tooele Chapter #1253 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Assn. will not meet during the summer recess months of July and August. Next meeting, Sept. 14, 2007, watch this column for details. Hal Webster 882-5331.
Seniors
Grantsville Senior Center
The Grantsville Senior Center can be reached at 884-3446.
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: Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Aerobics: Tuesday and Friday at 9 a.m.
Bingo: Thursday at 1 p.m.
: Monday at 2 p.m. and Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Ceramics: Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Line Dancing: Thursday at 10 a.m.
Pinochle: Thursday at 9 a.m.
Pool: Everyday
Puzzles: Everyday
Quilting: Monday at 9 a.m.
Trips and Activities: Wendover -- Friday, July 20 cost is $15 with some money back includes dinner and the trip. The Tooele County Players will play July 21 at the Grantsville Center from 1 to 3 p.m.
The center will be closed on July 4 and 24.
Health clinics:
Hearing clinic July 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Blood Pressure every Thursday at 12 p.m.
Foot clinic July 31 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. appointments are necessary.
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.
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.
Exercise
Sittercise Classes -- Meets Mondays at 2 p.m. in the MWMC classrooms. Free to members. Chair and sitting exercises that promote flexibility and toning.
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.
Hinges & Twinges -- Meets Tuesday and Thursdays at 11 a.m. Pratt Aquatic Center. $2.50 for members, $20 for a 10-pass punch card. $3.50 for non-members. Water aerobics.
Lunch Bunch -- Friday, July 13 at noon. Meet at Casa Del Rey in Grantsville for your noon meal and friends. Dutch treat!
Caregiver Guide Class -- Tuesday, July 17 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, July 18 at 11 a.m. New cardiologist, Dr. Garr, will be talking about heart disease. Lunch will be served following the presentation.
AARP Safe Driving Course -- Thursday and Friday, July 19 and 20 from 12:30-5 p.m.. Meet in MWMC classrooms. $10 due at first class. Both days are required.
Prescription Brown Bag -- Wednesday, July 25 from 9-11 a.m. By appointment only. Bring all of your prescriptions to the pharmacist at MWMC and find out how they interact and why you are taking them. Valuable benefit. Free to members only!
Birthday Bingo -- Thursday, July 26 at 5 p.m. Food, cake, bingo, prizes! Spaces fill up fast. $3 for salad bar and drinks.
Recovery
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.