Tooele

Belly dance workshop

Belly basics 101, featuring Shahravar, is a progressive and ongoing belly dance class held on the last Tuesday of each month starting April 29, from 7 to 9 p.m., at 635 N. Main St., Tooele (in the Phil's Glass building). We work on posture, as well as Egyptian and Turkish steps and combinations. Fee is $15 to register. To register or for more information, call Dee at 496-0454 or 843-4345 or Cindy at 224-2018.

Your Marriage Firmly Planted

USU Extension and the Tooele County Healthy Marriages Coalition is sponsoring a spring event titled "Keeping Your Marriage Firmly Planted." Each couple will receive lasagna dinner, over $50 worth of marriage enrichment materials and a tree to plant at their own home. The event will be held Friday, April 25, at 6 p.m., at 151 N. Main St. Cost per couple is $10. Please RSVP and pre-pay to USU Extension (277-2400) by April 18.

Financial management

USU Extension Service is offering IDA financial management classes to help multiply your saving efforts. For every $1 you save, another $3 is matched through Individual Development Accounts (IDA). In order to qualify for the program, you must be income eligible. To check eligibility go to www.uidan.org or call 277-2406. Participants must attend three financial education classes. They will be held April 15, 22 and 29, from 6 to 9 p.m., at 151 N. Main St. Please RSVP by Monday, April 14, by calling 277-2400.

Caregiver Guide classes

The U-Care Caregiver Guide classes are available to help provide hands-on training to better care for loved one with home safety. A class about home safety will be held on Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m., at the Tooele Senior Citizens Center, 59 E. Vine St. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Dee Askerlund at 882-4163 or Barb McFarland at 843-9054.

Parks and Recreation

Settlement Canyon will not be open until weather permits. For further updates please call 843-4002.

Food Allergies

Tooele County chapter meets every second Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at the Tooele City Library 128 W. Vine St. Join us in sharing ideas, recipes or just come to gain support and learn from others you will meet here in similar situations as yourself. E-mail any questions to tooeleco@utahfoodallergy.org or visit www.utahfoodallergy.org.

Foster families

A meeting will be held for foster parents on Wednesday, April 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Tooele City Library. Talk to a panel of foster parents about the challenges, rewards and day-to-day realities. Learn about the children they care for and how children have been impacted. For more information call 877-505-5437 or visit utahfostercare.org.

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.

Garage Sale

A garage sale will be held on April 12, starting at 9 a.m., at 916 S. Coleman. All proceeds will be donated to the Tooele Animal Shelter. Please call Sandra Jensen at (801)440-8119 for more information or to donate items.

Gardening expo

The Tooele Advanced Master Gardeners will present their Spring Garden Expo, April 19 in Tooele at the Extension Service Building, 151 N. Main at 10 a.m. Special guest speaker will be Kristofer Sagers, Jordan River Conservation Park Gardener. Special classes will be with the guest speaker at 1 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Come and join us.

Democrats breakfast

The Tooele County Democrats are starting up their monthly no-host breakfast get-together on Saturday, April 19, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., at Dimitri's Cafe, 76 W. Vine St., Tooele. Everyone around the county is welcome to attend and get to know us. New ideas and concerns are always welcome. Call Marianne at 882-1485 for more information.

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 843-2143. Also looking for local enterainers to perform on the Fourth, if you would like to perform call Susan Trujillo 882-5496.

Benefit concert

A benefit concert for Riley Lloyd Van Fundraiser, sponsered by the Tooele Valley Rotary Club. On April 19, 7 p.m. at the Tooele Senior Citizens Center. The Preston Lloyd Swing Band will be providing the music. Ticket cost is $5 per person or $10 per family. Come and support a wonderful cause and either listen or dance to great "big band" music.

Movie night

Family movie night at Tooele just assembly, 127 N. Seventh St. on April 11, at 7 p.m. This weeks movie is, "The Never Ending Story." We show only family movies and everyone is welcome. For more information call Carolyn 882-5518.

Hospice care

Learn about Hospice and Palliative care, and find out when it is appropriate to consider Hospice for loved ones. Guest presenter Doctor Benjamin Krogh and Hospice nurses will be on hand. Located at Tooele Junior High at 411 W. Vine St. on April 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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.

Plant a tree

Grantsville City's buy-one-get-one-free tree sale is here again. To get the free tree, the two trees must be planted on the street in your parking strip at your house or business. Limit of two trees for each home. Deadline for the applications is Friday, April 11. Funds are limited. Trees will be delivered to the city parking lot the morning of April 18, and must be picked up by 5 p.m.

Stansbury Park

Gift and craft fair

The Rose Springs Elementary Spring Gift and Craft Fair will be held Friday, April 11, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come shop for some fabulous gifts by local crafters and vendors, enjoy some wonderful entertainment and enter some hourly drawings. Always Perfect Photography will be there Friday for spring pictures. We are still seeking local crafters to participate. Please call Lisa at 843-7684 for more information.

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.

THS Community Council

Tooele High School Community Council will hold their monthly meeting Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m., at the THS in the library. Along with other business items, the nominations and elections will be held for the 2008-2009 board. All parents, students, staff and interested parties are invited to attend. Any with questions concerning the agenda or elections may contact Scott Bryan at 833-9160.

TJHS Community Council

Tooele Jr. High School Community Council will hold their next meeting on Thursday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m., in the TJHS library. Nominations and elections for the upcoming 2008-2009 school year will be among the business items. All parents of Tooele Jr. High students, community members and students are encouraged to attend.

Johnsen Community Council

The Clarke N. Johnsen Jr. High School Community Council will be meeting on Tuesday, April 8, at 7 p.m., in the office conference room. All interested parents and community members are welcome.

Musical instrument fundraiser

Utah Public Radio and KRCL Radio are partnering with Cache County School District and Cache Education Foundation to bring you REPLAY. Replay is a musical instrument fund-raising campaign to collect useable, used musical instruments for Utah public school children throughout the state. The collection point for donations is Tooele County School District and the drive will run until April 15. Instruments collected in each school district will be designated for use in that district. For additional information contact Rosalie Poloskey at 833-1900 Ext. 1104.

Overlake Community Council

The Overlake Elementary Community Council will be holding a meeting April 11, at 7:30 a.m., in the school's library. All who are interested are encouraged to attend. Please call 843-3805 witih any questions.

Copper Canyon Council

Copper Canyon Elementary School Community Council will meet April 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the library. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend.

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.

Financial seminar

Adults, attend our free, personal financial seminar of "Track your money: Budget", presented by H & R Block. This seminar will be held April 10, at 6 p.m., in the community room at the Tooele City Library. Sign-up and get your ticket today. Tickets will be available 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 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 West, and can be reached at 833-1994. Adult education classes are for students 18 and over.

Hunter Education

A Hunter Education class will be held April 8, 10, 15, 16 and 17, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Tooele County Health Building, 151 N. Main St. All students need to purchase a Hunter Education Voucher from a agent/vendor prior to start of class. For more info contact Gene 882-4767 or Bryan 882-6795.

Charity

Run Against Violence

"Run Against Violence," the DVSAVA Crisis Line's annual 5K run/walk, will be held April 12. There is a $15 registration fee, however, infants and toddlers in strollers are free. To learn more about the race or to register go to www.dvsava.org or the Macey's service desk. All participants will receive a free T-shirt and be entered into a drawing. All proceeds will benefit the DVSAVA crisis line and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Tooele County.

Fundraiser

A fundraiser is being held to help a family in need on April 18, at the Tooele Armory located at 16 S. First St. Spaghetti dinner will be served for $7 a plate. For more information please call 496-3061.

Sports

Attention coaches

If you are planning or would like to use the Tooele School District playgrounds and practice fields for your team's practices/games you will need to go to the office of the school you wish to use and sign-up for times desired and provide proof of liability insurance. You can obtain proof of insurance form your league president.

TC Thunder clinic

TC Thunder is holding its annual softball clinic for girls ages 6-12 on April 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Tooele City Swimming Pool Park (or in case of inclement weather the clinic will be held at the Dow James Complex). Space is limited so sign up now. Cost is $35. Call Nancy at 882-5530 or Patty at 882-2402 for more information.

Ladies League

The Oquirrh Hills Monday Night Ladies Fun League has scheduled their first meeting, league registration and rules clinic on April 28, at 5:45 p.m. The league fee is $10. League play starts May 5. All member s and ladies interested in joining are invited to attend. For more information call Oquirrh Hills Golf Course at 882-4220.

Arts

Art/photography classes

Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw, paint, make pottery, start woodworking, learn how take better pictures, or even create your own soap? The Tooele City Arts Council is now offering classes that can help you learn all of these skills, and more! The Arts Council is also offering new project specific classes for April and May to help you create one-of-a-kind Mother's Day and Father's Day gifts. Visit our Web site at www.tooelecity.org to view a full listing of classes, or stop by Tooele City Hall, 90 N. Main St., to pick up a copy of the class schedule. If you have any questions please call 843-2142.

Robinson Crusoe auditions

Children in kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to audition for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of "The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" on Monday, April 14, at 4 p.m., in auditorium at THS. There is no guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast in the play. Children must be able to attend all the rehearsals and two performances on Saturday, April 19. For more information please contact Tooele City Parks and Recreation at 843-2142 or at terras@tooelecity.org.

Art judging

Over 50 pieces of art have been chosen from local third graders and Valley Mental Health wants you to help judge a winner. Come to the USU Tooele Campus, 1021 W. Vine St., to vote. Pictures will be on display through April 10. The contest of part of National Mental Health Month in May.

Eagles

Monte Carlo night

PWSP Bob Kozlowski and SMSP Aletha Wrathall will chair this exciting activity on Saturday, April 12. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and this includes some funny money. Games will be played from 7 to 10 p.m. The auction will follow. Profits will go to the building fund to help with future handicap accesses.

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.

Vietnam Veterans

There will be an organizational/information meeting of the Tooele County Chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America to be held on April 10, at 7 p.m., in the meeting room of the Utah Pioneer Museum, 35 E. Vine St., Tooele. Please park in the rear parking lot and enter via the back door. The VVA is open to all Vietnam Era veterans, you did not have to serve in-country. Bring your DD 214 and your questions to the meeting. Friends and families are welcome to attend. For more information, call Dennis Tracey at 850 9014.

MOMS Club

The MOMS Club of Tooele Valley invites interested local moms to a social and planning meeting on Wednesday, April 9, at 10 a.m., in the basement auditorium of the Tooele County Building, 47 S. Main St. Our speaker will be from the Tooele Department of Solid Waste. There will be a children's activity and refreshments. For more information on the MOMS Club, contact the club representative at tooelemoms@yahoo.com.

Historical Society

The Tooele County Historical Society will feature John Skinner at our meeting on April 8, at 7 p.m., at the Pioneer Museum, 47 E. Vine St. Please enter through the back door. Everyone is invited to attend our meeting. If you have any memorabilia from the mines in Tooele County, please bring it to share with us. If you need more information call Alice Dale at 882-1612.

Historical Society

Tooele County Historical Society will have two books available for purchase at our April 8, meeting: The History of Tooele County Volume 2 ($25) and The Mining, Smelting, and Railroading in Tooele ($15). We also have a package of eight note cards featuring historical sites throughout the valley for $4. If you would like to purchase any of these items call Alice Dale at 882-1612.

Sewing Guild

Our meeting will be held Wednesday, April 9, at 9:30 a.m., at the Extension Office. We will be making the baby bibs using the towels and appliqués we worked on at our last meeting. Bring any show and tell you have or any ideas for future meetings. Anyone who is interested in sewing is invited to join us. Contact Geri Thomas at 882-3487 with any questions.

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.

County quilters

The Tooele County Quilters will meet April 15, at 9:30 a.m. in the Extension Office Auditorium. Virginia Lee from Salt Lake City will be teaching 'Fast Fun Four Patch'. You can purchase a kit for $25, or bring your own fabric. Call Verneal at 882-0633 to order a kit. Any questions call Virginia at 882-0461.

Masons meet

The regular meeting of Rocky Mountain Lodge #11 will hold its regular meeting on April 12, at 10 a.m. If anyone has any questions or needs a ride please call Gene 882-1222.

Daughters of Pioneers

The Tooele County Chapter of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers would like to thank all the fourth grade students in Tooele City and Vernon that participated in our essay contest. The winners from each school have been selected and we will be contacting the schools. The overall winner will be announced at the Jubilee Celebration, June 7.

N.A.R.F.E. meeting

The Tooele Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet April 11, at 1 p.m., at the Tooele Pioneer Museum, 47 E. Vine St. (enter from the north parking lot). Our special guest will be Rush Valley historian, Mark Stookey. Guests and visitors welcome. For more information call Marla Ramey 882-3876 or Hal Webster 882-5331.

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.