Tooele

Veterans' Day celebration

A Veterans' Day celebration will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Dow James building. A free breakfast will be served from 9:30 to 11 a.m., with a ceremony starting at 11 a.m. The public is invited to this honorable event.

The Big Fix

The Big Fix Discount Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic will be in your area on Nov. 12 at Wal-Mart in Tooele, and on Nov. 13, at Westgate Mortgage, 94 W. Main St. Online reservations are required (www.utahpets.org). Walk-up micro-chipping and vaccinations available to anyone while veterinarian is at the premises. For more information regarding special instructions and services provided please call 1-866-PETS FIX.

Little Theatre classes

On Nov. 6, Maceys Little Theatre will feature Jolyn Nobles with a class on making creative Pyrex dishes for yourself or as gifts. The class materials are $6.50 to $15.50 depending on materials used. All classes are free and start at 7 p.m.

Food bank

Utah Food Bank will be having a food drop on Friday, Nov. 2, at Deseret Peak. Depending on when the truck arrives, we will start at 8:30 a.m. and end by 10:30 a.m. Please line your cars up in a serpentine formation starting at the top of the black iron gate on the west side. Please call Carrie at 843-7667 with questions.

Childcare providers

Are you a childcare provider that is in need of some support? Join us for a fun-filled evening with ideas and professional development. We meet the second Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. for training and free drawings with prizes that you can use in your family childcare business. For more info call Kathy Witt at 843-5326.

Caregiver Guide class

At this month's Caregiver Guide class on Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tooele Senior Center, 59 E. Vine St., we will be talking about identity theft and scam. Our special speaker will be Detective R. Johnson from the Tooele County Sheriff's Department. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call Dee Askerlund at 882-4163 or Barb McFarland at 843-9054.

Irrigation meeting

Settlement Canyon Irrigation Company is excited to announce the implementation of water meters during the 2008 water year. All shareholders are invited to learn more about the meters by attending the annual shareholders' meeting Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium at the Tooele County Courthouse. For more information call Camille at 833-9606.

Stansbury Park

Notice of public hearing

Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Stansbury Service Agency shall convene a public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Stansbury Park Clubhouse, #1 Country Club, to consider and take public comment on the proposed 2008 tentative budget.

Bench press contest

Anytime Fitness in Stansbury Park is hosting a teen bench press contest on Saturday, Nov. 10. The contest is open to Tooele County residents ages 14 to 19 years old. Registration is $18 per lifter and includes a free event T-shirt for the first 40 contestants. Registration material is available at the Anytime Fitness, or you can call Shay at 882-7478 with questions.

Stockton

Bake sale/craft fair

Crafters wanted to participate in the 9th annual Stockton Volunteer Fire Department bake sale and craft fair on Nov. 16-17. Booths are $30 for both days, or $15 per day. For more info contact Nadine West 882-4179 or 840-0162.

Erda

Lunch at the park

Warr Memorial Ballpark in Erda will be serving lunch for the pheasant hunt on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come enjoy an Erda burger, chili and a brownie.

Schools

GJHS tutoring

GJHS teachers are offering to stay after school to help students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m., depending on parental response to a survey. Parents interested in getting extra help for their children are encouraged to fill out and return the "Extra Help For Students" survey form and return it to the office at Grantsville Junior High School. If you have questions, please contact the school at 884-4510. If you did not see the survey form, please e-mail Mr. Davis at davisk@tooelesd.org, subject "Requesting Extra Help."

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.

Take GED

The GED test will be given on Nov. 13, starting at 8 a.m. Please contact Andrea at 833-1994 for more information. Pre-registration is required.

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 $35.00 per semester.

Estate planning

What would happen to your family if you died tomorrow? Accidents and disease are unpredictable. Will you be prepared? Most families are not, leaving loved ones with huge financial burdens. How wills, trusts and probate can impact your family? Why you need everything in writing? Estate planning expert Frank T. Mohlman will discuss these issues and more at a seminar to be held Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. Seating is limited. Call 882-0355 to RSVP.

Library

Kids movie

Join us for a special kids movie on Nov. 6, at 4 p.m. in the community room of the Tooele Library, "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving." Sign-up and get your ticket today.

Children's Book Week

Help us celebrate Children's Book Week beginning Nov. 11, through Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. Tuesday we will celebrate with a costume party at the Tooele Library. The theme is "favorite children's book character." Everyone in costume will receive a small prize.

Wednesday movie

Wednesday at the Movies on Nov. 14, at 3 p.m. at the Tooele Library will feature the movie Holes.

Yo-yo performance

Dale Myrberg, the "Yo-Yo Master", will perform on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m. at the Tooele Library. Come and see his wonderful tricks.

Children's story time

Remember children's story time is every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Tooele Library, and children's crafts each Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. 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.

Grantsville bookmobile

The Tooele County Bookmobile Library in Grantsville will be participating in KUED's 15th Annual Reading Marathon. A kick-off party will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 4 p.m. during story time at Grantsville City Hall. This year's theme is Curious George. Children may participate in KUED's Reading Marathon by picking up a registration form from the library and completing a specific amount of reading based on their age group.

Friends of the Library

We will be selling all of our hardback books for 50 cents during the months of November and December. We still need more qualified volunteers to staff the bookstore. If you can spare a few hours each month, please let us know. You can find a list of phone numbers to call to sign up at the store.

Churches

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.

Turkey dinner

Community United Methodist Church, 78 E. Utah Ave., is hosting its annual turkey dinner on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. The community is welcome to come and enjoy a home cooked turkey dinner. Cost is $8 for adults, and $6 for seniors and children.

Health

Diabetic classes

Anyone with diabetes don't miss out on self management classes held Nov. 2 and 9, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. You will need a doctor's referral. For more information call Eileen Deleeuw 228-0048 or 882-5671.

Diabetes Support Group

The Tooele Diabetes Support Group will meet Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Tooele Senior Center. Dr. Michael Griffith will speak to us about eye care for those with diabetes. All are welcome. Call Carol at 843-9787 with questions.

Reduce stress

This popular class, taught by Troy B. Marsh, PT and certified MDT, introduces participants to powerful methods for self-healing and tapping into your body's natural energy systems. Participants will learn proven ways to reprogram your body's stress reactions, healthy breathing methods for relaxation and pain-reducing and energy cultivation strategies. These free classes will be on Tuesdays for three weeks starting Nov. 6, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call Michelle to RSVP, 843-1311.

Medicare seminar

Educators Mutual will be hosting free seminars to help educate seniors about the new Medicare Advantage Coverage. A free meal or dessert will be provided with no obligation to sign-up. To RSVP for one of the following seminars, please call 888-262-2062 On Nov. 15, the seminar will be held at the Grantsville Senior Center at noon, Jim's Family Restaurant at either 9:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m., or Mountain West Medical Center (Senior Circle meeting) at 5 p.m. On Nov. 16, the seminar will be held at Canyon Cove Housing at noon and Cottage Glen at 2:30 p.m.

Arts

Handel's Messiah solo auditions

Solo auditions for Handel's Messiah will be on Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. at the Stowe Recital Hall, 36 N. Main St. All interested musicians are invited to audition. Please prepare to sing a complete solo from Handel's Messiah, with accompanying recitative if applicable. An accompanist will be provided for your convenience. Chorus rehearsals are Sundays, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Skyline Chapel, 1100 E. Skyline Drive. The performance is Dec. 23, at GHS. For more info call Pamela Dale (801)250-6602 or Betta Nash 882-5107.

Grant money

Tooele City Arts Council is currently accepting grant applications for the 2008 year. Those organizations seeking funds are asked to meet the minimum qualifications. Interested applicants should complete an application, which can be found at www.tooelecity.org , and a budget outline. Applications must be received by Friday, Nov. 2, by 5 p.m. For more information about specific qualifications or for general questions please call 843-2142.

Guitar performance

Accomplished guitarist, Wendy Jepsen, will be performing on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m. at Tooele High School, 301 W. Vine St. This event is free to the public and sponsored by Tooele Christian Fellowship. For more information go to www.tooelechristianfellowship.org or call 224-3392.

Watercolor society

The Utah Watercolor Society traveling art exhibit will be open to the public during the month of November during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may also view the exhibit at an open house which will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tooele City Hall. Any large groups wishing to view the exhibit please contact the Tooele City Arts Council at 843-2142 to set up a time.

Scouting

Boy Scout Roundtable

Join us Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. for a star-studded evening at TJHS. The theme is astronomy, and you don't want to left in the dark. If you can't tell the Big Dipper from Ursa Major, you need to be there. Learn everything you need to sound just as smart as Patrick Wiggins.

Special Needs Scouts

Any boy aged 12-99 years old with a disability can participate. Troop 1109 meets on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the LDS chapel located at 132 N. 570 East. For more information please contact TJ Wallace at 843-0841.

New Scout leader training

Every boy deserves a trained leader. New Leader Essentials is an introductory session that highlights the values, aims, history, funding and methods of Scouting and provides new leaders with a look at the resources available to them. New Leader Essentials is offered as part of Roundtable on Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at TJHS.

Scout Leader Basic Training

In order to be considered trained, Scout leaders must attend Leader Specific (or basic) Training. Basic training for all families of Scouting, including Scout Committee, will be held Nov. 17, at 8 a.m. at the Tooele East stake building, 751 N. 520 East. Even if know what you're doing, you need to attend.

Cub Scout Leader Forum

Cub Scout and Webelos den leaders, Cubmasters, committee members and others involved in the Cub Scout program, join us for a fun filled time full of information to help you run a successful den or pack on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the TJHS chorus room. We will introduce the upcoming theme "Celebrations Around the World" while giving ideas for den and pack meetings.

Groups

Kiwanis meetings

Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at noon at Leatherby's Family Creamery, 61 E. 1280 North, Tooele. Contact Marilyn Gillette at 830-5463.

Kiwanis craft fair

The fourth annual Kiwanis craft fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dow James building, 400 N. 400 West. Crafters are needed. For more information call Sandy or Vicki at 882-4111.

Living beyond grief

"Living Beyond Our Grief" group sponsored by Valley Mental Health is held Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. at 100 S. 1000 West, Tooele. The group is for all those who have suffered a loss in their life and are in need of support to assist them in coping. Contact Evan or Stacy with questions 843-3520.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support

The Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group is open to anyone caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia (memory issues). Learn about this disease, get ideas, share ideas and discuss experiences with others at the next meeting will be on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Cottage Glen, 1892 Aaron, Drive. For more information call Frank at 882-2870 x 130.

Tooele Homemakers

Tooele Homemakers will be meeting Monday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. in the basement conference room of the County Courthouse, 47 S. Main St. We will be making Christmas ornaments. We will be having a turkey lunch with the turkey supplied by Neva Cate and the members bringing what they signed up for at the last meeting. Any questions, call Marlene Long 882-7003 or Patty Wheeler 843-2350. Friends are welcome!

Eagles dinner

On Saturday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m., the Eagles will serve a chicken fried steak dinner for $7 per plate for the Halcomb family fund-raiser. Following dinner will be the drawing for a gun and other prizes. Kickin' Karaoke with Rob Barney will entertain.

Eagles steak night

The Eagles Auxiliary is offering something new for Friday Night Dinners, rib eye steak. The regular menu will be the same. Come out and support the Aerie and Auxiliary.

MOMS Club

The MOMS Club of Tooele Valley, a non-profit support group for at-home moms, is holding its fall open house on Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Deseret Peak Complex indoor arena. This event is open to all area moms and their kids. There will be door prizes, crafts and refreshments. For more information please call Amber at 843-1921 or e-mail amberryapple@msn.com. Also, check us out online at www.geocities.com/tooelemoms.

Seniors

Grantsville Senior Center

The Grantsville Senior Center can be reached at 884-3446.

Free Health Services -- Hearing clinic: Friday, Nov. 9, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Blood pressure: Every Thursday at noon.

Board meeting -- Monday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m.

Medicare questions -- It's that time of the year to re-evaluate your Medicare options. We can help answer your questions during breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Tooele Senior Center

The Tooele County Senior Citizen Center can be reached at 882-2870.

Craft fair -- Nov. 9-10. Tables are $25. Any crafter interested in participating please call the center at 882-2870.

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.

Breakfast Buddies -- Friday, Nov. 2, at 9 a.m. Meet at Jim's Family Restaurant for good food and friends. Dutch treat!

Lunch Bunch -- Friday, Nov. 9 at noon. Meet at Applebees for your noon meal and friends. Dutch treat!

Medicare Part D Presentation -- Thursday, Nov. 15, at 5 p.m. in the MWMC classrooms. Light dinner will be served.

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, 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.