Tooele

Walk-a-Thon

Preeclampsia (toxemia) is a life-threatening disorder of pregnancy that can affect the mother and the baby. The Preeclampsia Foundation is taking steps to raise awareness and so can you. Please join us on May 10 for a two-mile walk and a one-mile fun walk at Tooele Veterans Memorial Park. Registration can be done on-line at www.preeclampsia.org or e-mail Preeclampsia2008WAT@q.com for mail-in registration forms. Call 840-0348 with questions.

4th of July events

We are looking for local food vendors and other activities for the Fourth of July celebration. If interested in setting up a booth please sign up at Tooele City Parks and Recreation 843-2140. Also looking for live bands to perform on the July 3-4, if you would like to perform call Susan Trujillo at 882-5496.

Motorcycle ride

On May 10, there will be a motorcycle ride held in Sergeant Brandon James Thomas' honor. A $15 registration fee per person. We will be convening at Honda Suzuki of Salk Lake, 2354 S. State St. South Salt Lake, for registration around 9 a.m. and leave at 10:30 a.m. The proceeds will go into a fund for the children and widows of Utah's fallen soldiers.

Stampede days

Vendors are wanted for the Deseret Peak Stampede Days craft show. The dates are June 6-7 at the Deseret Peak Complex. For more information visit www.deseretpeakcomplex.com/stampede.htm or call 843-4046.

Pet adoption

No More Homeless Pets of Utah will be hosting, "PAW IT FORWARD" adoption event from Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4 at the Petsmart located at 389 W. 1830 South. There will be over 700 dogs and cats that are looking for new forever homes. To find out more about the event, visit www.utahpets.org.

Tooele City 4-H

The Tooele City 4-H Garden Club will be holding a registration meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Tooele City Hall, 90 N. Main St. Any youth, Kindergarten through 12th grade can participate in the program. For more information please contact Terra Sherwood at 843-2142 or at terras@tooelecity.org.

Big fix mobile

The Big Fix Discount Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic will be in Tooele on May 6, at Wal-Mart at 99 W. 1280 North. Animals must be between 8 weeks and six years of age. Female dog $55 and male dog $45. For more Info call 1-866-738-7349 or go to www.utahpets.org.

Ribbon cutting

Please join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the new building for the Utah State Adult Probation and Parole, located at 528 E. 2400 North, Tooele. Thursday, May 8 at noon. An open house will follow the ribbon cutting ceremony from 1-4 p.m.

Safety Fair

A safety fair will be held Wednesday, April 30 at the Tooele City Dow James Building, 400 N. 400 West. For children under-14 to educate them on injury prevention from 1-5 p.m. Features include: fire safety, seat belt safety, ATV safety, child identification, bike rodeo, sidewalk chalk drawings, parent education, tobacco prevention and much more.

Tooele homemakers

The Tooele Homemakers will be going on their annual Field Trip on Monday, May 5. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Tooele Extension/Health Department Building, 151 N. Main. We are going to Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolate Factory. RSVP to reserve your spot by May 3. Call Joann Krauss at 843-1266 or Marlene Long at 882-7003.

Babysitting class

Tooele Family Center is hosting a babysitting prep class for all kids ages 10-14. There is a fee of $10 for a babysitting kit. The class will be held, Saturday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m., at the Tooele Family Center, 66 W. Vine St. Please call the center at 833-1960 before Monday, May 12 to sign-up.

Settlement Canyon irrigation

All Settlement Canyon Irrigation shareholders are now on weekend restriction. No water is to be used between Friday 7 p.m. until Monday 6 a.m. Please call 833-9606 with any questions.

Grantsville

Utilities

Grantsville City is implementing a new and more efficient utility billing system. The new system will generate a different type of utility bill that will be sent to customers in an envelope starting in April. The old postcard bills will no longer be used. If anyone has questions, please contact Kristy Clark at 884-3411.

Grantsville irrigation

The irrigation water is now on. The Board has extended the two use-or-lose agricultural turns due to system issues. The two use-or-lose turns will now expire May 22, 2008. If you notice any leaks or abuse please call the Grantsville Irrigation office at 884-3451.

Stansbury Park

In memory

Stansbury Park Elementary is in the process of collecting pictures and memories to honor longtime kindergarten teacher Gail Chapman. If you would like to contribute an note or photo to be placed in a memory book, please send them to Stansbury Park Elementary, 485 Country Club, Stansbury Park, UT 84074.

Schools

THS class of 1963

The THS class of 1963 will host its 45-year class reunion on Aug. 22-24, so mark your calendar. Please contact Pat Nichols England at (801)523-3819 if you didn't receive a notice or visit our class page at www.TooeleHigh1963.com.

THS class of 1998

It's been 10 years, let's get together for the THS class of '98 reunion. Save the date: Saturday, Aug. 9. A database and plans are being made, and if you are willing to help please call Lindsay Clegg Sundloff at 882-3225.

St. Marguerite's registration

St. Marguerite's Catholic School is accepting registration for pre-K through 6th grade for the 2008/2009 school year. Please call Ms. Janet, Mrs. Burden or Ms. Ann Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the school office (882-0081) for more information. Space is limited.

West Elementary council

West Elementary Community Council will meet Thursday, May 1, at 5 p.m. at the school library. All parents are invited to attend. Nominations and elections will be held that evening for the 2008-09 school year.

Head start

Tooele Head Start preschool registration will be Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at the Tooele City Library for 3 and 4-year old children. Half-day, full-day and home based options available. Please call 883-6743 for more information.

Spring concert

The Elementary and Jr. High bands, and the Tooele High School Concert Band, will be performing their annual spring concert on Thursday, May 1, in the THS Auditorium at 7 p.m., admission is free, and the public is invited to attend. The Booster Club will be selling cookbooks compiled by the band members at the door for $10.

Garage sale

The Tooele County School District is sponsoring their second Annual Teacher Garage Sale. Teachers will be selling their personal teaching materials that they no longer use. It will be held at Middle Canyon Elementary School on Saturday, May 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The public is welcome to come and shop.

Northlake community council

Northlake Elementary will hold a school community council meeting on May 15, at 5 p.m. in the school media center. Nominations and elections of officers will be held at this meeting. The school safety plan and safe school walking plan will be discussed. Parents are invited to attend this important meeting.

Northlake Kindergarten

Kindergarten registration packets are available at the school office for the 2008-09 school year. Please register your child for kindergarten. Bring a birth certificate and immunization record.

Library

Cats and dogs game

At the Tooele City Library it rains "Cats and Dogs". See if you can find the one animal that is different from the "Cats" or "Dogs". Get the map of the library and mark where you located the one animal that is different. Then take it to the front desk for a small surprise. This program is for all ages and will run through April 29.

Childrens/book day

Celebrate children and Celebrate books! Celebrate both through reading with a Spanish story time. Join us on Wednesday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m. for stories read in Spanish. All ages are invited to attend this fun family activity.

Family history

Ancestry Library Edition, one of the most important and largest online genealogical collections today, is now available at the Tooele City Library. For more information visit our website www.tooelecity.org/tcl/library.html, or give us a call at 882-2182. To gain instant access to Ancestry Library Edition visit us at 128 W. Vine St.

Spring flowers

Spring has come to the Tooele City Library. Your job is to count a different color of flower each week. It will end on May 23, 2008. Get your counting form at the library. When done, bring the counting form to the front desk and receive a small prize. Remember the color of flower you count changes each week.

Financial seminar

Adults, attend our free, personal financial seminar of "Basics of Buying a House", presented by H & R Block. This seminar will be held May 8, 2008 at 6 p.m. at the Tooele City Library. Tickets will be available at the check out desk of the Tooele City Library. If you didn't get a ticket, show up any way.

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 open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 a.m. and Monday and Thursday nights from 4 to 8 p.m. The center is located at 76 S. 1000 W., and can be reached at 833-1994. Adult education classes are for students 18 and over.

GED test

The Tooele Adult Education Center is offering a GED preparation class. The class will be held every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $35. The GED test will be given on May 13 and 14, starting at 8 a.m. Please contact Andrea at 833-1994 for more information. Pre-registration is required for the test.

English as second language

ESOL conversational classes are held Monday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. ESOL students may also come anytime the center is open for individualized study. Registration is $35 per semester.

Education fair

The Tooele County School District will be hosting a Career and Technical Education Fair at the district office on May 6-8, from 4 to 8 p.m. The district is located on the Utah Industrial Depot at 92 Loadstone Way. There will be an awards ceremony Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m.

Churches

Christian youth night

Community Christian Youth Night is being hosted for Jr. high and high school age kids on Friday, May 2, 2008, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. It is located at First Baptist Church of Tooele at 580 S. Main. Bring friends from neighborhood and school. Great time to have a fellowship.

Children's choir

The prize-winning Salt Lake Children's Choir is having a concert on May 9-10 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, on South Temple and C St. Tickets can be purchased at Day Murray Music or at door for $8 ($5 for students). for more information call (801)537-1412 or visit www.childrensing.com.

National Day of Prayer

The Annual National Day of Prayer community gathering will be held this year in Memorial Park (Main St. and Vine St.) from Noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 1. We will be marking this national event with community leaders and interested citizens. There will be music, a speaker, and of course prayer. Everyone is welcome.

Holy Land presentation

A very special presentation of the Holy Land will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at St. Marguerite's in the parish gym. The presentation is to be given by Deacon Rick and Gaylynn Huffman on their trip to the Holy Land in 2007. The public is invited.

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.

Sports

Charity golf tournament

The Children's Justice Center Friend's Board present their ninth annual charity golf tournament at Oquirrh Hills Golf Course, on May 30, 2008. Cost is $75 per person or $300 for a team of four. Sign up by Friday, May 23. For more information call 843-1161. All proceeds will benefit Tooele County Children's Justice Center.

Eagles

Friday night steaks

The Eagles will serve steak, shrimp, halibut or chicken dinners from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Please come out, enjoy dinners and support your Aerie and Auxiliary.

Groups

Kiwanis meetings

Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at noon at Tracks, 1641 N. Main St., Tooele. Contact John Brown at 843-0711.

NAMI support group

Are you or someone you know living with depression, panic, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, or schizophrenia? NAMI support meetings are held Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at 565 W. 900 South. Call Jan at 843-4347 for more information.

Pioneers museum

The DUP Museum will be opening on Friday and Saturday for the summer months beginning May 2 through September 27. Our hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you would like a tour at any other time than the scheduled hours, please contact either Julie Merrill 882-0004 or Lynne Bevan 882-5121.

Cub Scouts

May 9 and 10 is the Weeblos district activity at Tooele Wig-wam, your chance to register will be April 12 and 26 at the Erda chapel, from noon to 4 p.m. Contact Mike Young 250-0366 or Chris Zeller 882-5240.

Messianic Congregation

The Brit Ammi Messianic Congregation meets every Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at 37 S. Main, in Tooele. Join us for praise, Torah (Bible) study, and fellowship as we study the Hebrew foundation of our Christian faith. For more information call 843-5444.

Mule deer foundation

The Tooele County Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation is proud to announce the Second Annual Banquet to be held May 17. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner starts at 7 p.m. We are looking forward to a great night of live auctions, raffles and good fun. For more information call Jared at 830-1232.

Domestic Violence

The Tooele County Domestic Violence Coalition presents, "Relationship Issues In Diverse Communities." Please join us for a free lunch and seminar May 1, 2008 at noon, at the Tooele Health Department, west end auditorium. For questions you can email tcdvcoalition@gmail.com.

Cub leader roundtable

Join us for fun and fellowship related to the Cub Scout theme-Go for the Gold. There are also opportunities for sharing ideas. We will also have information on upcoming district and council activities. Cub Scout Roundtable is Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. at the TJHS. Please join us and help your den and pack be a great one.

Alzheimers caregiver support

Open to anyone caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. Next meeting Tuesday, May 13, from 2:30-3:30 p.m., at Cottage Glen Activities Center, 1892 Aaron Dr. (across from Tooele hospital). For information about Alzheimer's disease or attending this monthly group, call Frank at 882-2870 ext: 130.

Seniors and Recovery will return in Thursday's edition of the Transcript-Bulletin.