Tooele
Friday nights 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 Friday, Aug. 3 will be the Heroes of Speed.
Want a pet
Looking for a pet? Visit petfinder.com a nation-wide Web site listing all pets available for adoption by state, county, town, breed, gender and age. Photos and descriptions will help you connect with a lovable furry face within minutes. If you don't have the Internet, call 884-4407 or 830-4049 for help finding a pet who needs you.
Animal volunteers needed
Animal-lovers wanted. Tooele Animal Outreach is a local animal rescue group that needs new volunteers, particularly caring people to provide loving foster homes, along with a new foster home coordinator. The lives you save and the love you get will warm your heart. If you have children, the lessons they learn from fostering will enrich their lives. Call 830-4049 or 884-4407.
Donate old fridges
Getting a new refrigerator? Donate your old fridge to the Grantsville Animal Shelter. Any size is fine. We just need a cool place to store vaccinations, kitten formula and other pet care items. To donate a fridge, dry dog/cat food or anything else, call 884-4407.
Settlement Irrigation restrictions
The following restrictions are the zones, days and times by which shareholders must abide or face service disruption for the remainder of the season: Settlement Irrigation schedule. Weekend watering restrictions will remain in place. Shareholders are not allowed to water from 7 p.m. on Friday to 7 a.m. on Monday. Area 1: Even numbered homes east of Main Street and south of second south, Mondays and Thursdays 7 to 9 a.m. odd numbered homes, Tuesdays and Fridays 6 to 8 p.m. Area 2: Even numbered homes north of second south and east of Main Street, Mondays and Thursdays 6 to 8 p.m. Odd numbered homes Tuesdays and Fridays 7 to 9 a.m. Area 3: Even numbered homes west of Main Street and south of Vine Street, Mondays and Thursdays 7 to 9 a.m. Odd numbered homes, Tuesdays and Fridays 6 to 8 p.m. Area 4: Even numbered homes west of Main Street and north of Vine Street, Mondays and Thursdays 6 to 8 p.m. Odd numbered homes Tuesdays and Fridays 7 to 9 a.m. Shareholders with scheduling problems or questions should call 833-9606.
Aid for wildfire victims
Recent wildfires have caused economic hardships on some Utah ranchers and livestock owners. To help those affected, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is requesting funding to help with wildfire recovery. Those affected in Tooele County are encouraged to sign-up for program benefits. Affected landowners may apply for an incentive payment of $11/per acre as a one-time only payment to defer grazing on lands within fire recovery zones. Grazing must be deferred from the date of the fire through Oct. 1, 2008. An individual or business may apply for a maximum of 2,500 acres. To be considered for this funding, affected landowners must apply for assistance during a two-week sign-up, starting Aug. 1 and ending Aug. 14. Landowners can sign-up at the USDA NRCS Service Center at 185 North Main Street in downtown Tooele. This sign-up applies to eligible private and tribal lands within designated recovery zones for wildfires extinguished on or before Aug.t 5. Any applications that fall outside of these specified boundaries or that are submitted after the Aug. 14 deadline will be automatically considered for the 2008 available funds set aside for a special fire recovery pool. For further information contact Burke Davenport @ 882-2276.
Stansbury Park
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.
Dancer's edge
Stansbury Dance Academy's Dancer's Edge Registration dates for competition and performing teams, Aug. 3, 6-8 p.m., Aug. 10 6-8 p.m., Aug. 11 10-2 p.m. at the Macey's Little Theater and on Aug. 18, 11-5 p.m. Stansbury Days Booth at the Stansbury Clubhouse. For more information call 435-833-9307.
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.
Schools
'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 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.
Records to be destroyed
On July 31, the Tooele County School District will be destroying special education records for special Ed students who attended school in Tooele County and were born prior to 1980. Former special education students, who are 26 years of age or older, who would like their records, should call the school district at 833-1900 ext. 1120.
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 30.
New student registration
New student registration for elementary school students will be held on Aug. 13 and 14. All new students and parents should plan for their registration at that time. Copies of birth certificates and immunization records are needed. Various other forms will be filled out at the school.
Registration for St. Marguerite's
St. Marguerite's Catholic School is expanding. We are accepting applications for grades 1-3 this school year in addition to the preschool and kindergarten. The elementary school starts Aug. 20. Please contact Marcella Burden to register for the elementary school 882-2130 or Janet Barbiero for the preschool 882-1408.
THS class of 1982 reunion
All members of the Tooele High School class of 1982 are invited to their 25-year reunion to be held Friday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagle's Nest. More details will follow. For more information and to help make contact with class members that we have lost contact with, contact Jeff England at jeffbengland@msn.com or 435-830-2121; or Randi Park at parkfam6@yahoo.com or 801-243-6470.
Car wash
GHS Drill Team Car Wash on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Les Schwab on Tooele's Main Street. $6 in advance or $6 for cars and $8 for trucks and SUVs the day of.
THS class of '87 reunion
The Tooele High School Class of 1987 will be hosting their 20 year reunion on Aug. 3 and 4. Activities include a Meet n' Greet, golf tournament, high school tour, picnic in the park and dinner/dance. For more information, please contact Saila Cederlof Felver at 435-527-0984 or at sailafelver@yahoo.com. Hope to see you there.
THS registration
2007-2008 Tooele High School Registration will be held for returning District students Aug. 7-10. Students will receive information sent to their homes before these dates. Senior registration will be held Tuesday, Aug. 7; Juniors, Wednesday, Aug. 8; Sophomores, Thursday, Aug. 9; Freshmen, Friday, Aug. 10 each day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. If you have more than one student attending THS, you are welcome to attend on the day that is most convenient for you. Online registration will begin on Aug. 6, you may access the district Web site: www.tooelesd.org with the information you will receive in the mail. Lunch personnel will also be available to help you on those days. Yearbook pictures will be taken during registration in the small gym.
New student registration
New student registration will be Aug. 13 and 14. You will need a copy of your birth certificate, immunization records and a transcript from your previous school. If the student is not living with his/her parents they must show proof that they have temporary guardianship of the student. This can be taken care of at the county courthouse.
Kids
Pet Show at the fair
Pet Show at the Tooele County Fair, sponsored by 4-H on Saturday, Aug. 4 at approx. 6 p.m. on the indoor stage. Come show off your pet (talent, look, etc..). There will be fun for everyone and prizes for those who lead in their category. All pets must be under control/restrained at all times. For registration or more information call Reine 882-4639 or 4-H 843-2350.
Churches
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.
Vacation Bible School
St. Marguerite's will be having Vacation Bible School, Aug. 6-10 from 6-8 p.m. Come join the fun at Avalanche Ranch. There will be food, games, crafts, and Bible Stories for kindergarten through 6th grade. Contact Marcella Burden 882-2130 to register.
Food distribution
The Utah Food Bank is having a food distribution on Friday, Aug. 3, at First Baptist Church in Tooele. The church is located at 580 S. Main St. Sign up begins at 7 a.m., and distribution will begin about 9:15 a.m. We are generally through before 11 a.m. If you would like to help distribute food, please be there by 8 a.m. Everyone is welcome. If you have any questions please call Pastor Jon at 882-2048.
Adult religion classes
Adult religion classes at the Grantsville West Stake, 156 E. Cherry St. will be held Aug. 8 through Nov. 14. Course is on Doctrine and Covenants and church history. Instructor is Mark Hutchins. Register at the door. For more info call Ken Hale 884-6564. Cost is $18.75 per course.
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 Wednesday 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 pioneer history class will be Wednesday, Aug. 1 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
MOMS club
The MOMS Club of Tooele Valley will be hosting a special speaker event open to all moms in the Tooele Valley area. The speaker will be Dr. Ross Lloyd a Holistic Chiropractor, Clinical Nutritionist and certified Applied Kinesiologist from Sandy on Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Utah State Extension office auditorium/Health department located at 151 N. Main in Tooele. Dr. Lloyd will speak to us on women's nutrition and hormone issues. Snacks will be provided. Please RSVP to JoAnna at 435-884-6644 or tooelemoms@yahoo.com.
Diabetes support group
The Tooele Diabetes Support Group will hold it's monthly meeting Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. in the Tooele Public Library at 128 West Vine St. Dr Rushton DPM will talk to us about our feet. All are welcome. Questions call Carol at 843-9787.
Tooele Gun Club
Teams and individuals are being accepted for the new trapshooting league beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 8. Get five shooters together and sign up with us or just come up and sign in yourself. The league is four weeks; you can shoot ahead or make up if needed and it's lots of fun. Further info call John Miller (882-2429).
Utah hunter education
Utah Hunter Education Courses for 2007 for the Range 18th, class 5 will be held Aug. 7, 9, 14-16. All classes are from 6 to 9 p.m. range times to be announced. Classes at Tooele County Health building, 151 N. Main St. For more info. call Gene at 882-4767 or Bryan at 882-6795.
Eagles new hours
The Eagles Lodge is now open for business at 12 p.m. each day. Come down, socialize and meet our new hostess.
Eagles steak night
The Eagles Auxilary is offering something new on Friday Night Dinners, rib eye steak. This Friday, Madam President Sabrina Niles and her family will be hosting the evening. The regular menu will be the same. Come out and support the Aerie and Auxiliary.
Alzheimer's caregiver support group
Open to anyone for someone with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia (memory issues). Learn about the disease, get and share ideas, discuss experiences with others. Next meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 14 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Cottage Glen Activities Center, 1892 Aaron Dr. (across from Mountain West Medical Center). Refreshments provided. Sponsored by Tooele Aging Services and Alzheimer's Association-Utah chapter. For information about Alzheimer's disease or attending this monthly group, call Frank at 882-2870x130 or Donna at 882-2870x126.
Cub Scout leader roundtable
Cub Scout Leader Roundtable is Thursday, Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m. at the Tooele Wigwam. The wigwam is located south on Main on the left, just past Gofer's and below and behind the Baptist church. Look for the worms sign and turn left. Follow the road and you end up at the wigwam. We will discuss the theme, Cub Scout Express. Join us for a fun, evening of training and ideas for your pack or den. All Cub Scout leaders, committee members, and sponsoring organizations are invited to attend. Please join us.
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, sign-up sheets are available at the center.
Breakfast: Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Aerobics: Tuesday and Friday 9 a.m.
Bingo: Thursday 1 p.m.
Bunko: Monday and Wednesday 1 p.m.
Ceramics: Tuesday 10 a.m.
Line Dancing: 10 a.m.
Pinochle: Thursday 9 p.m.
Pool: Everyday
Puzzles: Everyday
Quilting: Monday 9 a.m.
Health and Wellness information seminar Aug. 21 at 1 p.m.
Health clinics
Hearing: Aug. 7, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Blood pressure: Every Thursday 12 p.m.
Foot clinic: Aug. 28, 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.-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 1:00 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 Senior Sparkles: "New 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.
Diabetes Support Group -- Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. Held in MWMC Classrooms.
Breakfast Buddies -- Friday, Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. Meet at Jim's Family Restaurant for good food and friends. Dutch treat!
Annual Summer Picnic/Anniversary Event -- Thursday, Aug. 9 from 6-8 p.m.. Indoor picnic with food and entertainment. Held at Buddy's Family Entertainment Center upstairs.
Lunch Bunch -- Friday, Aug. 10 at noon. Meet at Sun Lok Yuen for your noon meal and friends. Dutch treat!
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support -- Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 2:30 p.m. Meets at Cottage Glen.
Wellness Luncheon -- Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. New physician, Dr. Ermica Bort, will be discussing age-appropriate health screenings you should know about. Lunch will be served following the presentation.
Caregiver Guide Class -- Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. Meet at Tooele Senior Center for support and help in caring for your ill or aging loved one.
Birthday Bingo -- Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. Food, cake, bingo, prizes! Spaces fill up fast. $3 for salad bar and drinks.
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.
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.