Tooele

Hunter Education courses

Hunter Education courses will be held on Jan. 8, 10, 15, 16 and 17. All classes are from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Tooele County Health Building, 151 N. Main St. State law requires students to attend all sessions of class. All students must go to a hunting license agent/vendor and purchase a Hunter Education voucher for $10 and bring it to the first day of class. For more information call Gene at 882-4767 or Bryan at 882-6795.

Roundtable

Start the new year off right with Cub Scout Leader Roundtable on Thursday, Jan. 3, at 7:30 p.m., at the TJHS. Join us as the roundtable staff presents several Blue and Gold themes with ideas for food, decorations, invitations,and activities.

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/.

Library

Favorite books

Join in the fun and vote for your favorite book from Jan. 3 though Jan. 23, 2008 at the Tooele City Library. Ballots for adult books, teen books and children's books will be available. The results will be posted Jan. 25, 2008. Will it be your favorite?

Tax seminar

Tax time is coming, be prepared by attending our tax seminar "Preventing Tax Time Surprises", presented by H & R Block. This seminar will be held Jan. 10, 2008, at 6 p.m., in the community room at the Tooele City Library.

Movie at the library

Help celebrate January's "Cool Holidays" with our "Movies at Your Library" beginning with a special kids movie, "Mickey and the Beanstalk," shown on Jan. 8, 2008 at 4 p.m., in the community room at the Tooele City Library.

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.

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.

Gain computer skills

The Tooele Adult Education Center is offering a beginning class in Microsoft Word XP, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Windows. The class will run on Tuesday and Wednesday nights for five weeks beginning Tuesday, Jan. 15 and ending Feb. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Tooele Adult Education Center, 76 S. 1000 West. Adults currently enrolled at the education center pay $30, community participants pay $60, seniors 55 and over pay $55. Call 833-1994 for more information. Preregistration required.

Take the GED

The GED test will be given on Jan. 8 and 9, starting at 8 a.m. Please Contact Andrea at 833-1994 by Jan. 4. 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 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.

Churches

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.

Church education classes

An adult church education class on the Doctrine and Covenants will start on Jan. 9, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the Grantsville Seminary. For more information call Ken Hale at 884-6564. Instructor is Mark Hutchins.

Arts

Performance auditions

Pioneer Valley Chorale (classical music) is holding auditions and beginning their practices for the next performance (May 2008) of Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" on Jan. 17, 2008. Please call Pamela Dale at (801)250-6602 or Peggy Critchlow evenings at (435)578-1238 for more information. Our Web site is www.pioneervalleychoraleutah.wetpaint.com.

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.

Venture Crew

Come wear the green by joining the new Tooele Venture Crew. We are scouting for boys and girls, ages 14-21. This is a nondenominational group, all faiths are welcome. Join us in learning outdoor and leadership skills to last a lifetime. Come make friends and serve our community. For more information contact Erin at 882-6346, or go to our Web site at www.freewebs.com/tooeleventurecrew/.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support

A support group for Alzheimer's caregivers is open to anyone caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. Learn about this disease, get ideas, share ideas, and discuss experiences with others at the next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., at Cottage Glen. Refreshments will be provided. For more information call Frank at 882-2870 Ext. 130.

Eagles

Eagles Sunday football

Every Sunday when there is a football game, the Eagles will have a Sunday social with food and fun at the hall. The food will be served at 1:30 p.m. Come up, have lunch and watch the game on the big screen.

New Year's Eve party

The New Year's Eve party will be downstairs. The Aerie and Auxiliary will provide the meat and rolls. Your admission is a potluck dish. There will be Kickin' Karaoke with Rob Barney and party favors. The party will start at 7 p.m.

Seniors

Grantsville Senior Center

The center will be closed New Year's Day.

Free Health Services -- Hearing clinic: Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon. Blood pressure: Every Thursday at 11:30 a.m.

Senior Lifestyles -- Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 1 p.m. Dr. Garr, a cardiologist, will give a short presentation and answer questions. Ty Hoffmann of Edward Jones will also provide some financial advice and ideas. Refreshments provided.

Tooele Senior Center

Center will be closed New Year's Day.

New Year's Eve -- Monday, Dec. 31. Dinner will be at 5 p.m., with dancing at 8 p.m. Music will be provided by Flashbacks. Cost is $5 per person. Please RSVP.

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.

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 daily at noon and 8 p.m. at 1120 W. Utah Ave. For more information call 882-7358.

Al-Anon meeting

An evening Al-Anon meeting will be held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 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. For more information call 840-0445, 882-4721, (801)599-2649.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meetings are held every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 1784 N. Aaron Drive. For more information call 840-0445, 882-4721, or (801)599-2649.