Tooele

Grandfamilies classes

Grandfamilies is an advocacy, intervention and support program service for family members who are raising a relative's child. Classes in Tooele run every Wednesday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Family Center, 66 W. Vine St. until Aug. 7.

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.

Veterans needed

If any Army, Navy or Marine veteran or active duty personnel are in the area it would be appreciative if the call Debbie Winn with the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce office at 882-0690 or e-mail her at debbie@tooelechamber.com or contact Lance Wallace at 833-2853 or through e-mail at lance.wallace@us.army.mil. A list is being compiled of veterans and active duty military in the area for a celebration.

Wanted: musicians & instrumentalists

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 info.

Charity yard sale

There will be a yard sale in Tooele at 99 W. 1280 N. on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. In front of Wal-Mart on the north side. All proceeds go to American Cancer Society, Relay for Life.

Week of fun for kids

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 sixth grade are invited. We are located at 580 S. Main St., Tooele. Admission is free. Questions call us at 882-2048.

Pet adoption

Pet adoption event at Cal Ranch, on Saturday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local pets from Grantsville and Tooele city shelters. Dogs, cats, and kittens will be available. Adoption fees will vary depending on the pet. For information call 882-2085.

Grantsville

Fourth of July charity

Grantsville City's 4th of July is going to be even more amazing than previous years. As always this is 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 be held on 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 are interested in running in the pageant, packets and requirements are available at Grantsville City Hall after June 6 or you may call Jamie Creekmore at home (435) 249-0122 or cell (801) 589-1640 or work (435) 884-8174 or contact Teri Critchlow at cell (435) 830-8090 or home (435) 884-6426 or work (801) 982-3181. All applications must be turned in by no later then, Monday, June 18 at 4 p.m.

Stansbury Park

June star parties

The Salt Lake Astronomical Society will host a public star party on Saturday, June 9 from dusk to 11 p.m. The event will feature Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. The star party will be held at the society's Stansbury Park Observatory Complex located at 15 Plaza in Stansbury Park. The SPOC star party will feature a talk on constellations from 9:30 to 10 p.m. Event is weather permitting.

Dugway

Community program

Dugway Proving Ground will host a luncheon and have a program featuring a community choir and patriotic salute at the Community Club in honor of Flag Day and the Army's 228th birthday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 14. Contact the Chaplain at (435) 831-2431 for advanced tickets $2. Tickets at the door will be $7.

Ophir

Ophir Days

Food and craft vendors interested in Ophir Days should contact Scott at 882-1075.

Grist Mill

Annual Jubilee

A Pioneer Jubilee will be held on June 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Benson Grist Mill sponsored by Tooele DUP. Free Admission. Wagon rides, quilting, pioneer demonstrations, bus tours, children's games. Western lunch and entertainment $8 (adults) $2.50 (kids). Bus tours, ($10), of E.T. City and area. Limited seating. Reservations for lunch or bus tours call 882-7678. Reservations before June 1. No Refunds.

Lake Point

Lake Point days

We will be holding our first planning meeting for Lake Point Days. We invite community members to attend and help organize this upcoming event to be held the second weekend in September. We hope to do some of the same things we held last year and build on those fun experiences. Meeting to be held, Saturday, June 9 at 5 p.m. at the Pearson Barn 7240 N. Adobe Lane in Lake Point. For information call Cory Cook 250-1869 or Jill Pearson 250-2983.

Deseret Peak

Softball field

There are no practices on the fields unless scheduled. Please call Jeff at 843-4010 for more information.

Aquatic Center swim dates

The 2007 swim session dates are: June 11-21 (no 9 a.m.), June 25-July 6, July 9-19, July 23-Aug. 3, Aug. 6-16. Lessons are offered at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m. Call 435-843-4035 for more info.

Discount swim passes

The Deseret Peak Aquatic Center is offering season swim passes at a discount until June 11. Purchase your tickets today or call 435-843-4035 for more info.

Philanthropy

Volunteers to lead/side-walk horses

Healing horses therapeutic riding center is beginning their riding program in May. Volunteers are needed to lead and side-walk the horses for riders with special needs. For more information please contact Kathy at 843-7774.

Gentling wild horses and burros

The Intermountain Wild Horse & Burro Advisors Learning Center in Erda needs volunteers to gentle wild horses and burros. The center is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 p.m. until dark, and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will gentle the animals and take them to BLM satellite adoptions around Utah. Volunteers must be members of IWHBA ($15 for single or $30 for family per year). Call Janet Tipton at 843-7465 or (801) 554-4431 or visit www.iwhba.org for more information.

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

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.

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.

Mt. View VBS

Come join us here at Mountain View Baptist Church as we blast off for a week of fun. All week long we are having a great vacation Bible school called "It's Out of this World." We'd like to invite all children, kindergarten through 6th grade, to join us as we boldly go where no man has gone b before with fun songs, silly skits, yummy snacks, exciting Bible stories and much more. VBS will be from June 11 to 15. Admission is free. VBS runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. located at 822 E. Main St., Suit #2 in Grantsville.

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. Registration will be Monday, June 18 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. For more information, contact Eve, 884-3737.

7th anniversary celebration

New Life Christian Fellowship will be celebrating its seventh anniversary Sunday, June 10. We want to invite you to be a part of this exciting celebration. If you attend another church, join us for the special 2 p.m. service. We will be having lunch together immediately following the 10 a.m. service. Bring food and join us. We will not be having our regular 6 p.m. service. If you have any questions call us at 843-7430 or visit our Web site: www.newlifeoftooele.org.

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, Tooele. For more info call 882-2048.

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 second chapter by June 7, 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

Children's programs will be the "Mad Science of Salt Lake" on June 7 at 6 p.m. Grab your ticket at the library. Then we will have "Whodunit" beginning on June 12. Figure out whom the culprit from our clues and pictures, then fill out the answer sheet to get a small prize. 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!

Curious George story time

Curious George will be at the library June 8 at 1:30 p.m. for a very special story time. Don't forget children's story time every Wednesday at 11 a.m. and children's crafts each Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. Check 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 http://tooelecity.org/tcl/library.html or call 435-882-2182 or visit us at 128 West Vine Street, Tooele.

Education

Personal ancestral file class

The personal ancestral file class on match/merge will be Wednesday, June 13 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.

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.

Take GED

The GED test will be given on June 18 and 19, starting at 8 a.m. Please contact Andrea at 833-1994 by June 14. Pre-registration is required.

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!

Alzheimer's classes

Open to anyone caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or related to dementia. Learn about this disease. Get and share ideas. Discuss experiences with others. Next meeting is Tuesday, June 12 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Cottage Glen Activities Center, 1892 Aaron Dr. (across from hospital), Tooele. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by Tooele Aging Services and Alzheimer's Association -- Utah chapter. For information about Alzheimer's disease or attending the monthly group, call Frank at 882-2870 x130 or Donna at 882-2870 x126.

Groups

Eagles new officers

Fraternal Order of Eagles Tooele Arie and Auxiliary #164 installation of officers on Saturday, June 9 at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The Aerie worthy president is James Wrathall and Auxiliary madam president is Sabrina Niles.

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.

Rocky Mountain Lodge meeting

The meeting of Rocky Mountain Lodge #11 will hold its regular stated meeting on Saturday, June 9 at 10 a.m. Any questions or need a ride call Gene at 882-1222.

N.A.R.F.E. meeting

N.A.R.F.E. - Chapter 1253 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at 1 p.m., June 8, in the basement meeting room of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum, 47 E. Vine in Tooele. Enter from the north parking lot. Salt Lake Chapter Alzheimer's Chairman, Rosemary Alder will be our guest speaker. For more information call Marla Ramey at 882-3876 or Hal Webster at 882-5331.

Diabetes classes set

Anyone with diabetes don't miss out on self management classes held Wednesday evenings, June 13, 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.

Trunk Show

The Tooele County Quilters will be have a Trunk Show on Tuesday, June 19 at 9 a.m. at the extension service auditorium. The Trunk Show will feature Story Book Quilts by Corey Kund. Everyone is invited. Call Marilyn Housley 882-5384 for information.

Cub Scout leader roundtable

Cub Scout leader roundtable is Thursday, June 7, 7:30 p.m. at the wigwam. We will discuss the theme, Rockets Red Glare. Join us for a fun, evening of training and ideas for your pack or den. All Cub Scout leaders, committee members, and sponsoring organizations are invited to attend. If you have questions or need directions to the wigwam please call Roger or Michelle at 882-9919.

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

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. 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, & 7 cash back, free all you can eat buffet and fun package.

Tuacahn and Mesquite June 18-20.

Annual Luau on Saturday, June 16.

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 8 - Wayne Jones

June 15 - TBA

June 22 - TBA

June 29 - DJ Ned

Monday, June 11 - Wendover Trip Leave Center at 11:00 a.m. Cost is $11.

Annual Iosepa Luau Saturday, 16 June 12 - 4 p.m. Buses will be at the center at 10:30 a.m. and leave at 11 a.m. You need to sign up. (Transportation for those who have no other transportation).

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.

Alzheimer's Support Group Tuesday, June 12, 2:30 p.m. at Cottage Glen.

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 meets

Castaways Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at St. Barnabas Center, 1784 N. Aaron Drive, Tooele. Open, mixed, non-smoking, wheelchair access.

Alateen group

Alateen group info, call 849-1881.