Tooele

Maceys Little Theatre

On Dec. 13, Michelle Russell will be back with another fabulous class. Classes are free and start at 7 p.m.

Winter Tree Festival

The Winter Tree Festival will be held Dec. 10-14, at Tooele High School in the commons area. The festival will be open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. each night.

Courthouse closure

Tooele County Courthouse will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Dec. 26.

NAMI

NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) will be holding a meeting on Dec. 14, from 2 to 3 p.m., at All-Star Lanes, 1111 N. 200 West, Tooele. Anyone suffering from depression, schizophrenia, bi-polar, panic or anxiety disorders, obessive compulsive disorders, etc. is invited to attend. Call Jan at 843-4347 for more information.

Grantsville

Mega Cat Fix

The Big Fix Discount Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic will have their Mega Cat Fix on Dec. 14, Westgate Mortgage, 94 W. Main St., Grantsville. Cats only please. Female cats are $24.99 and male cats are $14.99. Online reservations only, www.utahpets.org. For assistance call 1-866-PETS FIX Ext. 13.

Edward Jones open house

Lance McCubbins, a financial advisor with the financial services firm Edward Jones, invites the public to attend an open house at his branch office. The open house will be held Dec. 18, beginning at 5 to 8 p.m. at 225 E. Main St. Ste. D, Grantsville. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.

Schools

THS Class of 1968

THS class of 1968 flip your calendars ahead and mark June 21, 2008 for our 40-year reunion. We need your help to assure we contact as many classmates as possible. For a list of people for whom we have no address, please contact Mike Mansanarez at mansanarez@comcast.net Check out our blog at tooele68.blogspot.com/.

Traveling art exhibit

"The Man Who Made America," consisting of portions of the New York Historical Society's traveling exhibit on Alexander Hamilton, will be at GJHS on Dec. 12-14. We would like the community to come join with students the night of Dec. 13, to view this exhibit. This event will co-inside with our parent/teacher conference, which will begin at 4 p.m. and end at 7 p.m., in the forum. All interested persons can view the exhibit and a brief video at their convenience.

Library

Library coloring contest

The Tooele City Library coloring contest has begun. Pick up your coloring sheet at the library. Colored sheets must be returned no later than Dec. 12 to be eligible for the contest. Each age group will win a prize! Winners will be announced Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m., during our story time and notified by phone.

Special story time

The Tooele City Library is having a very special story time on Dec. 19, at 11 a.m., with a very special storyteller.

Story time

Remember children's story time every Wednesday at 11 a.m. and children's crafts each Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. Check with the library for any special story times or other special events that come up. For more information on these and other library programs, visit our Web site tooelecity.org/tcl/library.html, call 882-2182 or visit us at 128 W. Vine St., Tooele.

Kids movie

Join us for a special kids movie "It's a Charlie Brown Christmas" will be shown Dec. 18, at 4 p.m., in the community room. Sign-up and get your ticket today. Tickets will be available for each movie at the check-out desk of the Tooele City Library. There is no charge for tickets. If you don't have a ticket, show up anyway.

Internet class

The Tooele City Library is offering a basic Internet class on Friday, Dec. 14, at 5:30 p.m. Basic knowledge of the keyboard and mouse is required. The class sizes are limited to two people. For more information or to register, please call the library at 882-2182.

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, driver's education and English as a second language are available. Register now to graduate -- just $35 per semester. The center is located at 76 S. 1000 West, and can be reached at 833-1994. Adult education classes are for students 18 and over.

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. Registration is $35 per semester.

Charity

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 St., Tooele. For more info call 882-2048.

Blankets needed

There are over 500 homeless here in Tooele, and many of these sleep outside in the cold. Help the needy by donating a blanket at the Church of Christ, 430 W. Utah Ave. Call morning for best results at 882-4642. Will pick up.

Churches

Singles dance

Join us for the Tooele Valley LDS Singles (ages 31 plus) dance on Friday, Dec. 21, from 9 p.m. to midnight, at the Tooele East Stake Center, 752 N. 520 East, Tooele. Please wear your dressy casual and have a great time with us. The cost is $3 per person.

Singles game night

All singles are invited to LDS Single Adult (ages 31 plus) game night on Thursday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., at the Tooele Institute building (old Tooele High School Seminary), 65 S. 200 West, Tooele. Please bring a treat to share and a favorite game to play.

Singles luncheon

All singles are invited to a luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 1 p.m., sponsored by Tooele North Stake. Please note that our luncheons have been moved to the 3rd-18th ward building, 141 W. Utah Ave., until further notice, during remodeling of the North Stake Center. Please join us for good food, friends and entertainment. Bring a can of food for the Tooele Food Bank.

Fireside

All singles and married couples are invited to a fireside on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m., sponsored by Tooele North Stake. Please note that our firesides have been moved to the 3rd-18th ward building, 141 W. Utah Ave., until further notice, during remodeling of the North Stake Center. Please wear Sunday dress. A nursery will be provided for your children.

Adult religion class

The Tooele Utah Stake is sponsoring an adult religion class with the topic: "Lectures on Faith, Page II." Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning on Jan. 2 through April 30, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tooele LDS Institute Building, 65 S. 200 West. The instructor is David A. Christensen, former instructor for the University of Utah Institute. Registration will be held on the evening of the first class, and the cost is $22.50 for the course or $2.50 per class.

Arts

Christmas concert

The Tooele City Arts Council is sponsoring T Minus 5 on Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. at the THS auditorium. The cost for this Christmas concert is only one can of food per ticket! Cans of food can be exchanged for tickets at Tooele City Hall reception area. Get your tickets early because they will go fast. All donated food will benefit our local food bank.

Christmas concert

Tooele Sign Pride presents the 2007 Christmas Deaf Concert on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. at THS in the auditorium. Admission is one can of food and $1 per person. Proceeds will be donated to the food bank and to the Nikki Ginnett Benefit Fund. Everyone is invited to share in the evening.

THS Christmas concert

The annual THS music department's Christmas concert will held on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., at THS in the auditorium. The concert will feature THS bands, orchestra and choirs. Be sure to attend this free event.

TJHS band/orchestra

The TJHS orchestra and bands will perform in a seasonal music concert on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m., at THS in the auditorium. Come enjoy this free concert with the whole family.

Fine Arts Exhibit

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salt Lake -- Tooele and Grantsville club sites would like to invite you to attend the National Boys and Girls Club Fine Arts Exhibit on Friday, Dec. 14, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Dow James building, 438 W. 400 North. This is a free activity for all families. Various art creations by our locally talented youth will be on display. Light refreshments will be served. Call Darlene Dixon at 843-5719 with any questions.

Christmas play

A community Christmas play will be held Friday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m., at Lake View church, Pine Canyon. Please bring a canned food item to donate to the Tooele Food Bank.

Sports

GHS Alumni Basketball Tourney

On Dec. 26, 27 and 28, the GHS basketball team will be putting on their Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament. This tournament is for all GHS alumnus and all are encouraged to participate. The cost will be $15 per player, and $1 per day per spectator. All proceeds will be given to the GHS basketball program. The games will be played each night at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. in GHS's new and old gyms. Please contact Andrew at 228-8734 or ftwshrimp@yahoo.com for additional information.

Groups

Kiwanis meetings

Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at noon at Leatherby's Family Creamery, 61 E. 1280 North, Tooele. Contact John Brown at 843-0711.

'Beyond Our Grief'

Valley Mental Health's "Beyond Our Grief" group is for those who have suffered a loss in their life and are in need of support to assist them in coping. Grief can often be worse during the holidays. If you are struggling, please call us. We meet Thursdays, from 2 to 3 p.m., at 100 S. 1000 West, Tooele. Contact Evan at 843-3520 with questions.

Tooele Gun Club

A pre-Christmas turkey shoot will be held on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. This is a fun event with frozen turkeys and 5 pounds of country spare ribs given as prizes. Bring your family and friends up and have some fun shooting trap with us. Call John Miller at 882-2429 for more information.

AAUW

The Tooele Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m., at the home of Pat Steelman, 122 Country Club, Stansbury Park, for dinner and a $10 gift exchange. AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. Membership is open to anyone with a bachelor's, associate's or equivalent degree. For more information call Dawn DeWitt 882-9002 or Pat Steelman 882-5661. www.aauwutah.org

Eagles kid's Christmas party

The Eagles kid's Christmas party will be on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m., at the Eagles Lodge. Santa will visit and there will be fun, food and goodies. The public is welcome.

Eagles steak night

The Eagles steak nights will be on Friday, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21. There will be no steak night on Dec. 28, however, they will be back on Jan. 4, 2008.

NARFE meeting

The Tooele Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet Friday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m., at the Pioneer Museum, 35 E. Vine St., Tooele (enter from the north parking lot). This very special gathering is our traditional Christmas potluck dinner. The chapter is providing turkey, ham, beverages and dinnerware. Please bring a potluck item of your choice. For moe information call Marla at 882-3876 or Hal Webster at 882-5331.

Seniors

Grantsville Senior Center

The center will be closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Free Health Services -- Blood pressure: Every Thursday at noon. Hearing: Monday, Dec. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon. Foot clinic: Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Appointments are necessary.

Tooele Valley Country Players -- Saturday, Dec. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Christmas dinner -- Dec. 21, at 4 p.m. Entertainment will be the Grantsville Show Choir.

Tooele Senior Center

Center will be closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Check Your Health Services -- Foot Clinic: Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Appointments are necessary. Blood Pressure: Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Friday Night Entertainment starts at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 14 will feature Dance Biz.

Friday Night Dancing is from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14 will feature the music of Ned Garcia.

Senior Circle

Senior Circle is for anyone over the age of 50 and costs only $15 per year. Call 843-3690 or stop by the hospital volunteer desk to sign up. All activities require an RSVP except for exercise.

Lunch Bunch -- Friday, Dec. 14, at noon. Meet at Leatherby's for your noon meal and friends. Dutch treat!

Senior Lifestyles -- Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. at Grantsville Senior Center.

Birthday Bingo -- Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 5 p.m. Food, cake, bingo, prizes. Spaces fill up fast. Cost is $3 for salad bar and drinks.

Caregiver Guide Class -- Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. Meet at Tooele Senior Center for support and help in caring for your ill or aging loved one.

Breast Cancer Support Group -- Thursday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. at MWMC.

Recovery

Kick drug habits

LDS Family Services addiction recovery meetings are Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 1030 S. 900 West, room 118, 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 Church, 1784 N. Aaron Drive (southwestern looking church by the hospital, first left off 2000 North). Open, mixed, non-smoking, wheelchair access.

Al-Anon meeting

An evening Al-Anon meeting will be held Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 1784 N. Aaron Drive. Join us and you'll never have to feel alone again. Call Perky at 249-0054.