Tooele

Tooele County Fair

Please visit the fair's Web site at www.tooelefair.com for a complete schedule of events, rules & entry forms for the Car Show, Demolition Derby, 5K Run, Little Miss Pageant, Karaoke Contest, Battle of the Bands and vendor & food booths.

Wanted: musicians

Tooele Community Orchestra is preparing for a Summer Pops Performance on Monday, July 2. Rehearsals are at Johnsen Jr. High (Overlake) band room, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., June 13-28, for all string, wind, brass and percussion instruments. Directed by Carolyn Grow. Call Betta Nash 882-5107 or 830-8082 for music or information.

Home buying workshop

Free first time home buyer's workshop will be held at the Best Western Inn in Tooele 365 N Main on June 21 from 11 a.m. to noon or 7 to 8 p.m. Register now at 882-0355.

Kiwanis 5K Freedom Run

The Tooele July 4, 2007 race begins at 8:30 a.m. near the LDS church at 777 East Skyline Dr. Runners are urged to sign up in advance at Century 21 McAffee Realtors, 768 N. Main, Prudential Real Estate, 205 N. Main or Macey's Food and Drug, 972 N. Main St. Registration forms may be sent through e-mail to perkar@wfrmls.com. Pre-registration deadline is June 24. To sign-up fees are $15 (with T-shirt) or $7 (no T-shirt). After June 24 fees are $18 (with T-shirt) and $10 (no T-shirt) and day of the race. Registration on July 4 will be at the LDS church on Skyline beginning at 7 a.m. Volunteers to help with registration and finish line are needed. Contact Karen Perry at 435-830-7846 or perkar@wfrmls.com or Jerry Steelman at 435-882-2466 or steelman2466@msn.com.

Marathon runners

The July 4 Kiwanis 5K Freedom Run has been given one guaranteed entry to the St. George Marathon to be give away the day of the race. If you are interested in running in the St. George Marathon and need an entry, please contact Karen Perry at 435-830-7846. Net income from the race will go toward the Kiwanis Club's youth projects. Anyone wishing to contribute may contact Karen or any Kiwanis Club member. Checks may be mailed to Tooele Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 1122, Tooele, Utah.

Bands and booths wanted

The fourth annual ThankQ Tooele County event (July 27 and 29) is looking for bands to perform and local vendors to set up booths to sell arts, crafts, etc. Only 15 booth areas and a few slots for bands are available so reserve your spot now. There is no cost to rent a booth area. Contact Darren at 882-1300 or dfarnsworth@theblueq.com.

Fridays on Vine

Weekly concerts/performances at the Veteran's Memorial Park, corner of Main St. and Vine St. Join us for Fridays on Vine, every Friday evening starting at 7 p.m., now until Sept. 7. An excellent way to spend your Friday evening. This week, June 15, Dance Biz and Rose Trujillo.

Public comments needed

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Utah Department of Environmental Quality are asking for public comments on the Proposed Plan for cleaning up the International Smelting and Refining Superfund Site located east of Tooele. A meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tooele County Health Department, 151 N. Main St. in Tooele. If you have any questions call Jennifer Lane at 800-227-8917 ext. 312-6813.

Parenting workshops

Guiding Good Choices parenting workshops starts Tuesday, June 26. Come join us for some fun workshops and learn new skills to strengthen your family. There are five 2-hour classes which will be held on Tuesday evenings at City Hall from 7-9 p.m. Kids grades 6-9th attend with their parents on the 3rd session to learn fun, easy ways to say no to peer pressure and problem behaviors. These workshops are for every family. This session runs June 26 through July 31 (no class on July 24). Call us for more information at Tooele City Communities That Care 843-2185.

CJC golf tournament

The Children's Justic Center Friend's Board present their 8th annual charity golf tournament at the Tooele City Golf Course, 1255 E. Vine St. on June 29. Check in at 7 a.m. and tee off at 8 a.m. Cost is $75 per person or $300 for a team of four. Sign up by Friday, June 22. Call 843-1161 for more information.

Grantsville

Fourth of July charity

Grantsville City's 4th of July is going to be even more amazing than previous years. As always this event is completely a charity event with all game and ride and carshow funds raised going to Tooele County charities. The parade will start at the Grantsville Cemetery at 11 a.m., ending at the Cherry Street park with the car show and carnival starting and live music starting at the end of the parade. We will have four live bands and more than eight kids rides with games and the counties largest fire works show at 9:30 p.m. Don't miss the counties largest event. Please get your parade entries in ASAP and with any questions please call Jason Duhon at 435-830-9714.

Miss Grantsville pageant

Miss Grantsville City Scholarship Pageant will take place June 30 at 7 p.m. at Grantsville High School. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Admittance price is: $4 per person and $2 for senior citizens. If you have any questions please call Jamie Creekmore at home (435) 249-0122 or Teri Critchlow at cell (435) 830-8090.

Stansbury Park

Special meeting

The Board of Trustees of the Stansbury Recreation Service area and the Stansbury Greenbelt Service area will hold a special meetin on Thursday, June 21 at 6 p.m. at the Clubhouse. The meeting will hold a discussion for the golf course proposal.

4-H

4-H Healthy Spa Day Camp

Come learn how to make your own lotion and lip balm. Kids will also learn about nutrition and will make a healthy lunch. Thursday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $6. Age 9 and up. Register by Friday, June 22 at Utah State University Extension, 151 N. Main. Call 843-2350 for more information. There will be a one time only additional 4-H registration cost of $3 for non-4-Hers.

Magical Money 4-H day camp

Money, money, money! Come learn all about money. We'll tour a bank vault, learn about money around the world, and much more. Tuesday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $8 (includes lunch). Age 9 and up. Register by Friday, June 22 at Utah State University Extension, 151 N. Main. Call 843-2350 for more information. There will be a one time only additional 4-H registration cost of $3 for non-4-Hers.

Philanthropy

Healing horses for students

Students, 12 and older, break away from summer boredom. Join the Healing Horses Therapeutic Riding Center team for disabled riders. Adults are welcome too. No horse experience necessary. You'll have lots of fun and you'll make a difference. Call Kathy at 843-7774.

Schools

GHS class of 1997

Grantsville High School Class of 1997 will be having their 10 year class reunion on Aug. 11, 2007. We are looking for current contact information for our classmates. If you are a classmate, friend, or family member of a GHS Class of 1997 student, please let them know to send their contact information to smouritsen@tooelesd.org or call Scott (435)830-7809 or Cly'ta Herman Clyta_Herman@hotmail.com, (801)897-8267.

THS class of '87

All members of Tooele High School class of '87 are invited to attend their 20-year reunion Aug. 3, 4 and 5 at the Eagles Nest. The cost is $40 per person. Reservations need to be made by June 1. For reservations or more information, contact Saila Felver at 951-303-8974 or sailafelver@yahoo.com.

DHS reunion

Dugway High School will be having their High School Reunion on Saturday, Sept. 1. This is open to all elementary, high school students as well as parents and faculty. If you would like to have further information please contact Lisa (Schrier) Vender eightv@yahoo.com (608- 374-3338) or Kelly (Stephens) Presutti bigmamasutti@msn.com (724-274-4864).

'77 THS reunion

The search is on for Tooele High School class of 1977 classmates. We need to know where to send invite for 30 year reunion. Let Sharon at 882-0445 or Cecelia at 882-4636 or Donna at 882-5702 know your new address to send invitations to. If you know of anyone who has moved out of the area and would like to attend please give us their address or have them call one of these phone numbers.

Rose Springs summer school

Rose Springs Elementary is still accepting new registrations for summer school which will run from June 11-28, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday. The cost is $30. Don't miss out on this great opportunity for fun hands-on learning. Students from other schools are welcome.

THS Class of 1962

All members of Tooele High School class of '62 are invited to attend their 45-year reunion on Saturday, Aug. 11. Planned activities include several tour, golf, lunch and prime rib buffet at the Eagle's Nest. Cost is $25 per person. Call Andi Anderson (882-0804) or Joe McBride (882-4818) for more information by July 14.

Clarke N. Johnsen Jr. High

Book refunds will be handed out June 18 - 22 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Kids

Summer Craze

There will be summer adventures that include Meet the Challenge, A Pirates Life for Me, The Quest of the West, Where in the World is Our Imagination, Magical Potions and Spells, and a day of the performing arts. Times are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday and Friday, starting from June 21 through July 27 for children ages first grade and up. The cost is $20. For more information see our Web site at www.tooelecity.org/citydepartments/youthservices.asp or contact Terra Sherwood at 843-2142.

Churches

Church of Christ VBS

Mark your calendars. The Church of Christ is having their VBS June 25-29 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at 430 W. Utah Ave. Any questions call Jewel at (435) 882-4642.

First Baptist VBS

Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held at the First Baptist Church, 235 West Main in Grantsville, June 18-22, from 10 a.m. to noon. Classes will be for grades 1-6. For more information, contact Eve, 884-3737.

Grand adventure week

Come join us for a grand adventure the week of June 18-22 from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. It will be a never-ending week of fun with exciting games and bible stories, fun crafts and rocking tunes. Children kindergarten through 6th grade are invited. We are located at 580 South Main Street, Tooele. Admission is free. Questions call us at 882-2048.

Church of Christ VBS

Church of Christ in Tooele is having their VBS June 25-29 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Please join us for a neighborly time, by coming together as neighbors for Jesus. Ages four years through high school at 430 W. Utah Ave. 843-5530 or 882-4642 for information.

Library

Mystery story contest

Attention all teens, check out our Web site at http://tooelecity.org/tcl/library.html for the first chapter of our mystery story which began May 22. Enter your writing of the third chapter by June 20, and the fourth chapter no later than July 3. Our judges are ready and eager to read your chapters. Each winning chapter will be available to read on-line and in a book kept at the library. If you need help accessing our web page the library staff can help.

Children's programs

On June 26 at 6 p.m. will be our "Pink Panther Scavenger Hunt," see if you can locate all the objects and get a reward for your detective skills. One more fun program for kids ages 6 through 12 is the Hogle Zoo Outreach program. This program has limited seating and tickets will be requested at the door. Don't be left out!

Education

Free plant pest help

The Master Gardener organization is offering free plant pest help on Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. throughout the growing season. Bring samples to the USU Extension office at 151 N. Main St., or call during those hours for help with gardening problems.

Adult education

Get your high school diploma this year! All classes required for a high school diploma, adult basic education, GED preparation, word processing, drivers' education and English as a second language are available. Register now to graduate -- just $35 per semester. Located at 76 S. 1000 W., 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. at the Adult Education Learning Center, 76 S. 1000 West. ESOL students may come anytime the center is open for Individualized study with our software programs and textbooks. The book fee is $25 per semester.

Inglés idioma segundo

¿Aprendes Inglés? Apúntate y participa en las divertidas clases de inglés como idioma segundo. Partícipes: principiantes y avanzados. Centro de Educación para Adultos 76 South 1000 West, Tooele; Teléfono: 833-1994. ¡No faltes!

Personal ancestral file class

The personal ancestral file class on advanced focus filter will be Wednesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. at the center, 751 N. 520 East in Tooele. The hours are Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The address is 751 N. 520 East in Tooele. Call 882-1396 for more information or to sign up.

Groups

Caregiver guide classes

Do you care for a family member or friend who has a mental illness? The June Caregiver Guide Class will be dealing with this sometimes difficult and sensitive issue. Caregiver Guide Classes are held monthly to help you to provide hands-on training with a wide range of topics changing monthly. The meeting also provides a support system for caregivers in the community. Next class will be Tuesday, June 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tooele Senior Citizens Center, 59 E. Vine St. Refreshments will be served. For more information regarding this free service, call Dee Askerlund, RN at Mountain West Home Health and Hospice or Barb McFarland at Harmony Home Health and Hospice at 843-9054.

Diabetes classes set

Anyone with diabetes don't miss out on self management classes held Wednesday evenings, June 20 and 27. You will need a doctor's referral. For more information call Eilene DeLeeuw and leave a message to register for the classes. Please call 228-0048 or 882-5671.

Sewing guild meeting

The monthly meeting will be on Wednesday, June 20 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium of the extension office. We will have a demonstration showing how to make a vest from a sweatshirt and trim it with chenille. Hands on application will be offered. Come join us for an interesting new technique. Anyone interested in sewing is invited to attend. There is no charge to attend and there are no supplies to bring. You can bring any "show and tell" you have. Contact Geri Thomas (882-3487) if you plan on attending and for more information.

Carnival fundraiser

The MOMS Club of Tooele Valley is holding a Family Fun Carnival fundraiser to benefit the Tooele County Children's Justice Center. It will be held at Elton Park located at 400 N. and Broadway in Tooele on Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Carnival will include food sales, a silent auction of items and services donated by local businesses, free identification kits donated by Farmer's Insurance, children's games and activities. Cash only please.

Moose Lodge golf scramble

Come join us for a day of fun. July 8 at 8:30 a.m. shot gun start sign up at the lodge by July 6. (Pre-pay) Lunch will be chicken fried steak by Teri T.

First Spanish Boy Scout Troop

If you are interested to be part of the only Spanish Boy Scout Troop in Tooele, we meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 1000 North and Broadway. For more info please call 228-0024. All welcome.

Primera tropa de Scouts en espanol

Si quieres ser parte de la unica tropa de scouts de habla hispana en Tooele, acompanaos los miercoles a las 7 p.m. en 1000 Norte y Broadway. Para mas info, favor comunicarse al 228-0024. Esta tropa esta abierta para todos los interesados.

Beekeepers meeting

There will be a meeting of the Wasatch Beekeepers Association on Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m. at the offices of Jones Bee Company 2576 W 500 South, Salt Lake City. This month's meeting will address bee diseases and mites. If you have an interest in bees or beekeeping you are welcome to attend. For more information please contact Paul Dupaix at 843-0625.

Veterans

Free concerts

Free concerts honoring past, present and future veterans and their families will be at the Tooele Veterans Square Memorial Park on Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to this non-political, free salute to veterans. For more info call Dennis Tracey at 435-850-9014.

Marine Corps League meeting

The Sgt. Rodney M. Davis Marine Corps League Detachment 1251 will meet Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m.. at the Tooele County Search and Rescue Bldg. 245 W. 900 S. new members welcome. For info call Duke North 884-6233.

Seniors

Grantsville Senior Center

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

Health Clinics:

Blood Pressure -- Every Thursday at 12 p.m.

Daily Schedule

Lunch: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday please make your reservations before 8:30 a.m. the morning of the meal, or sign up sheets are available at the center.

Breakfast: Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Aerobics: Tuesday and Friday at 1 p.m.

Bingo: Thursday at 1 p.m.

Bunk: Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Ceramics: Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Pinochle: Thursday at 9 a.m.

Pool: Everyday

Puzzles: Everyday

Quilting: Monday at 9 a.m.

Wendover, Nev. on Friday, July 29. $15 per person, and $7 cash back, free all you can eat buffet and fun package.

Tuacahn and Mesquite June 18-20.

Dutch Oven Dinner on June 29 at 4 p.m. the entertainment will be the Gunderson Sisters.

Tooele Seniors

The Tooele County Senior Citizen Center can be reached at 882-2870. The center is for the enjoyment of all Senior Citizens 55 years and up.

Meals: Lunch 12-1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Breakfast 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday

No Friday Night Dinners until September

Bridge: Monday 10 a.m., Thursday 12:45 p.m. New players desperately needed.

Bingo: Monday 1 p.m., Friday 12:45 p.m.

Pinochle: Tuesday 1 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m., Friday 10 a.m.

No ceramics until September

Line dancing: Monday 1 p.m. (No Tuesday class until September)

The Silver Sneakers fitness program Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30 a.m. (Muscular Strength and Range of Movement, Cardio Circuit & Yoga Stretch)

Friday Night Dancing 6 to 8 p.m.

June 22 - TBA

June 29 - DJ Ned

Check your health

Blood Pressure -- Tuesday, June 19 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a follow-up June 26.

Foot Clinic -- Tuesday, June 19 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Appointments are necessary.

Recovery

New meeting time

"My Hoop" Alanun group will start meeting on Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays on June 26 at 10 a.m.

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, in 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 Center, 1784 N. Aaron Dr., Tooele. (Southwestern looking church by the new hospital, first left off 2000 N.) Open, mixed, non-smoking, wheelchair access.