Tooele
Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Tooele have new open recreation hours which will begin on Monday, Aug. 27 at the Dow James building, 438 W. 400 N. It serves all youth ages 6-18. The Teen Center is also open Tuesday through Friday from 3-7 p.m. at the Tooele Youth Center, 102 N. 7th St. which serves all teens 13-18 years old. The membership fee is $10 per year. If you're interested call Darlene Dixon at 843-5719.
End of summer swim party
Tooele City Family Recreation is sponsoring an End of Summer Family Swimming Party at the Pratt Aquatic Center on Monday, Aug. 13 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. The cost will be $5 per family to swim. All families that register that evening will get free ice cream. (This is a family event. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Children shorter than 3 feet 11 inches must have an adult in the pool with them at all times.) For more information please contact Terra at 843-2142 or at terras@tooelecity.org.
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. 10 the Sharons will perform.
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.
Bowling leagues
We are getting ready to start a new season of bowling at Buddys. We need new bowlers for Tuesday Morning Bowling Belles. We start at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4. It is a ladies handicap league. We will have a meeting at Buddys on Aug. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Please call Nina Park at 837-2290 if you need more information.
CAP Head Start registration
Registration is now on in Tooele County for Salt Lake CAP Head Start, a pre-school program for low-income families. We offer half-day and home-based options at no cost, and extended-day services for a low-cost for income-qualifying families. Call 435-882-6743 for more information.
Big Fix Discount Clinic
The Big Fix Discount Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic will be in your area on Aug. 27 in Tooele at Wal-Mart (99 W. 1280 N.) and on Aug. 28 in Grantsville at Westgate Mortgage (94 West Main). Both locations: Micro-chipping and vaccinations available to anyone while veterinarian is at the premises. A $5 processing fee applies to clients getting vaccinations only. For more Info: 1-866-PETS FIX (1-866-7387 349) or www.utahpets.org.
A day for Jen
Fundraiser to help Jennifer Morison cover the medical costs associated with the loss of her kidneys and the recent kidney transplant. Saturday Aug. 11 from 12 to 8 p.m. at the Dow James Complex and Rec. Center 438 W. 400 N. Tooele. There will be food, games, music, a car show and a raffle. Come and help us celebrate and show your support for Jennifer. Call (435) 882-5382 to register for the car show or (435) 882-6521 for more information.
Grantsville
Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Club of Grantsville will open again for the fall on Tuesday, Aug. 28 located at the Grantsville Youth Center, 50 N. Bowery St. on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3-6 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1-6 p.m. It serves all youth from first through sixth grade.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Clarke N. Johnsen Jr. High
Seventh grade registration will be held on Friday, Aug. 10 from 8 a.m. - noon. Please bring a copy of your updated immunizations to registration with you. Remember if you fill out the documentation on-line please bring your receipt with you to pay fees. New Student Registration, for students moving into the district, will be held on Friday, Aug. 10 from 1-6 p.m. Please bring a copy of your birth certificate, a current copy of your immunizations and the name and address of your previous school.
THS class of '67 reunion
The Tooele High School class of 1967 will be holding its 40th year reunion activities over the Labor Day weekend. A gathering is planned for Friday, Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. in the pavilion located at the first flat in Settlement Canyon. This will be a very casual evening of visiting with classmates and listening to oldies music. There is no need to pre-register your attendance for this activity. A golf tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 1 at 8 a.m. at the Oquirrh Hills Golf Course. This will be an 18 hole shotgun scramble. Also on Saturday, a dinner is planned that evening at the Eagle's Nest, Tooele Army Depot starting at 5:30 p.m. The events of the evening will include dinner, dancing, a remembrance of the deceased classmates and a salute to those classmates who served in the military. If you have any questions or would like additional information please contact one of the following, Kathy Howard Mallis (435) 882-6435, Michele Bullis Medina (801) 731-6815 or Sherma Cook Hemingway (801) 277-9278.
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.
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.
Dance location change
The dance that is on Aug. 11 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. will now be held at the Tooele East Stake Center, 751 N. 520 E., Tooele.
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.
New schedule for Spanish services
Starting Sunday, Aug. 19 the Tooele 9th Branch will start their Spanish religious services at 1 p.m. at 1000 N. and Broadway. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend. For more information please contact Alex Gonzalez at 435-228-0024.
Library
Join in the fun at Tooele Library
Can you figure out how many "Cat in the Hat" items we have at this library? Fill out the form with your guess. Bring it to the front desk and get your surprise. A very special story time will be held Aug. 10 at 11 am. We hope to see you there. 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.
Library closed
The Tooele City Library will be closed the week of Aug. 14 through 18 for inventory. No books will be due during this time. The book drops will be checked each day. We will reopen to the public on Aug. 21. Thank you for your cooperation.
Books for sale
Tooele friends of the library bookstore, through August we have hard back books for 50 cents, a good selection of large print books, and many children's books for 25 cents. Hours are Tuesday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday 1 to 7 p.m. Come in and browse.
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.
Hunter ed classes
A Utah Hunter Education Class will be held at the Grantsville Fire Station. Classroom dates are Aug. 9, 14, 16, 21, and 23. The shooting test is Aug. 25. Purchase a "voucher" to take the class, from a DWR licensing Agent. For more information call Leon Hadley 884-6111, Lynn Taylor 884-6503, or Jay Weyland 884-3862.
Caregiver guide classes
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 monthly classes are for you. This month we will be talking about taking care of the caregiver -- you. The class will be held Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tooele Senior Citizen's Center 59 E. Vine St. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Dee Askerland at 882-4163 or Barb McFarland at 843-9054.
Groups
Marine Corps League Fundraiser
The Rodney M. Davis Detachment of the Marine Corps League will have a two-day yard sale on Friday, Aug. 10 and Saturday Aug. 11, at 295 Upland Drive, Tooele.
Utah hunter education
Utah Hunter Education Courses for 2007 for the Range 18th, class 5 will be held Aug. 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 Auxiliary is offering something new on Friday night dinners, rib eye steak. This Friday, Art and Val Debois will be hosting the evening. The regular menu will be the same. Come out and support the Aerie and Auxiliary.
Eagles Auxiliary birthday
The Eagles Auxiliary will celebrate 61 years on Monday, Aug. 13 following at short meeting at 7 p.m. The past presidents will be honored and all members are invited. A light luncheon will be served.
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.
Sewing guild
The Tooele neighborhood sewing guild group will have our monthly meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 15 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the extension office auditorium. Our program will be a demo on "edgy coverup" for a sweatshirt. This is something new and interesting so plan on coming. Since it is a demo there will be no supply list but call Geri Thomas (882-3487) if you want more information and plan on attending. Invite a friend to come with you and bring anything you have made to show the rest of 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
Blood pressure: Every Thursday 12 p.m.
Foot clinic: Aug. 28, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. appointments are necessary.
Grantsville senior dance will be Friday, Aug. 24 for a pot luck dinner. Delbert Long will DJ. Come out and enjoy a wonderful time.
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 Sept. 7
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.
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.
Aug. 10 -- Wayne Jones
Aug. 17 -- David Bickmore Band
Aug. 24 -- Annual picnic
Aug. 31 -- Ned Garcia
Wendover trip -- Monday, Aug. 13 at 11 a.m., cost is $12 must sign up at the front desk.
Senior Citizen's annual pot luck picnic will be held Thursday, Aug. 23 from 5 to 9 p.m. You need to sign up at the front desk so we have a head count. The Ahlstroms will provide the entertainment. Meat will be furnished.
The senior board would like to send out a special thank you to all of those who worked on the float for the Fourth of July. Even though we only claimed third prize in the commercial category (which we are not a commercial organization), it turned out to be a first class float. Thank you Judy for your beautiful idea and dedication.
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.
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.
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.