Tooele

THS Community Council

Tooele High School Community Council will be meeting Thursday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m., in the Tooele High library. All students, parents and interested community members are invited to attend. Elections will be held to add new members to the board.

Tooele City Arts Council seeks instructors

The Tooele City Arts Council is currently seeking instructors to teach community classes for both adults and children. Qualified instructors wishing to teach need to submit a resume to Terra Sherwood at terras@tooelecity.org or at Tooele City Hall, Attention: Terra Sherwood, 90 N. Main St., Tooele, UT 84074.

Tooele City Arts Council calendar

The Tooele City Arts Council is working on a quarterly community arts calendar. Any group that would like to advertise upcoming arts events please submit the information to Terra Sherwood at terras@tooelecity.org, or at Tooele City Hall, Attention: Terra Sherwood, 90 N. Main St., Tooele, UT 84074.

Tooele City Arts Council grant money

The Tooele City Arts Council is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations that further the mission of the arts council. Money will be awarded for the 2008 year. Applications must be received by Friday, Nov. 2, at 5 p.m. Interested parties can get a copy of the application at Tooele City Hall, 90 N. Main St., or at www.tooelecity.org.

Friday Nights on Vine

The last performance of Friday Nights on Vine will feature The Ahlstrom Western Band on Aug. 31, at 7 p.m., at Veteran's Memorial Park, at the corner of Main Street and Vine Street.

CAP Head Start registration

Registration is now on in Tooele County for Salt Lake CAP Head Start, a pre-school program for low-income families. We offer half-day and home-based options at no cost, and extended-day services for a low-cost for income-qualifying families. Call 435-882-6743 for more information.

THS Cheer Clinic

THS Cheer Clinic originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, is temporarily canceled.

Community Council

Clarke N. Johnson Jr. High Community Council meeting will be held on Sept. 5, at 7 p.m., in the school library. Elections for new representatives will be held.

Free barbecue and music

Not a lot to do on Saturday night? Join us for a free music barbecue and music on Sept. 8, at 6 p.m., at Veteran's Memorial Park, on the corner of Main Street and Vine Street. Sponsored by Tooele Christian Fellowship.

Tooele Community Action Program

The Tooele Community Action Program is now operating an emergency food pantry. If you have any food that you would like to donate, contact Lori or her volunteers at 882-1278.

Cub Scout Leader Roundtable

Den and pack leaders join us for fun and fellowship while learning stunts, games, crafts, ceremonies, songs and skits related to the "Down on the Farm" theme and Webelos activity badges for the following month. There are also opportunities for sharing ideas and activities with leaders from other packs. We will also have information on upcoming district activities. Cub Scout Roundtable is Thursday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m., at the TJHS.

Harvest Days

The farmers' market, craft fair and flea market at the Benson Grist Mill is held every Saturday through Oct. 13, 2007, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for unique gifts and home decor. Anyone who grows produce, makes hand crafted items or has yard sale items is welcome to bring these goods to sell. There is no vendor or booth charge. Tables are available on a first come first served basis. For more information, please contact Christine at 882-7678.

Grantsville

Raddie L. Butler Memorial dedication

Raddie Butler served the students, staff, faculty and Grantsville community for over 22 years as a janitor and head custodian of Grantsville Middle School and Grantsville Junior High School. Butler was killed in an automobile accident while on school business on Nov. 3, 2005. Friends and family are welcome to attend the Raddie L. Butler Memorial dedication on Sept. 6, 2007, from 5:30 to 6 p.m.

Lake Point

Lake Point Fall Festival

Lake Point Fall Festival will be held on Sept. 7 and 8. Friday: Children's one mile race and 5K run/walk at 6 p.m., family movie at the park at 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Parade at 10 a.m., children's activities and classic car show in parking lot at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also, activities south of town park include a Show What You Grow contest at 1 p.m., hamburgers and hot dogs from 1 to 3 p.m., and barrel and flag racing and pole bending competitions at 3:30 p.m. All age groups. Sponsored by Lake Point 4-H Diamond Riders. To volunteer, or for questions call Cory Cook 250-1869 or Jill Pearson 250-2983.

Ophir

Ophirfest 2007

Ophirfest will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come enjoy a fun-filled day of activities. Craft vendors needed. For more information please contact Sharon at 882-4256.

Stansbury Park

Book donation

Marty Rueckert is gathering books for the small Stansbury Community Library for his eagle project. We want to make it bigger and better. Please help by donating books, call 843-1705 for pick-up or drop them off at the clubhouse in the box near the door. Projected date of completion is Sept. 8, but we willl pick-up books later if you still want to donate.

Schools

'77 THS reunion

The search is on for Tooele High School class of 1977 classmates. We need to know where to send an invite for the 30-year reunion. Let Cecelia at 882-4636 or Sharon at 882-0445 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 the above phone numbers. Activities will be held on Oct. 12 and 13, beginning with a tour of the high school at 5 p.m. A picnic will follow at 6 p.m. Bring your dinner and family for an evening of socializing. Golfing and go-carts (optional) will be part of Saturday morning's activities following with a night of food, dancing and entertainment starting at 5 p.m. at Miller Motorsports Park, Legends Hall. Please RSVP by Sept. 15. Cost is $50 per person.

'82 THS reunion

All members of the Tooele High School class of 1982 are invited to their 25-year reunion to be held Saturday, Oct. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagle's Nest. More details will follow. For more information and to help make contact with class members that we have lost contact with, contact Jeff England at jeffbengland@msn.com or 435-830-2121; or Randi Park at parkfam6@yahoo.com or 801-243-6470.

'67 THS reunion

The Tooele High School class of 1967 will hold its 40-year reunion activities over Labor Day weekend. A gathering is planned for Friday, Aug. 31, at 6 p.m., in the pavilion at the first flat in Settlement Canyon. It will be a casual evening of visiting and listening to oldies music. There is no need to pre-register your attendance for this activity. A golf tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 1, at 8 a.m., at the Oquirrh Hills Golf Course. This will be an 18 hole shotgun scramble. A dinner is planned for Saturday at the Eagle's Nest, Tooele Army Depot, at 5:30 p.m. It will include dinner, dancing, a remembrance of the deceased classmates and a salute to those classmates who served in the military. If you have any questions or would like additional information please contact one of the following, Kathy Howard Mallis (435) 882-6435, Michele Bullis Medina (801) 731-6815 or Sherma Cook Hemingway (801) 277-9278.

Back to School Night

Grantsville Junior High School Back to School Night will be on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007. The schedule includes: 5:30 to 6 p.m. dedication of the Raddie L. Butler Memorial, 6 p.m. first bell rings for parents to go to their student's first period class, 6:05 to 8 p.m. parents should plan to visit all seven of their student's classes in sequence, 6 to 8 p.m. Back to School dance for GJHS students in the forum, 8:10 to 8:45 GJHS Community Council meeting in the library. Questions: Call the school at 884-4510.

Churches

Personal Ancestral File Insight

The Personal Ancestral File Insight class will be held Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m., at the Tooele East Stake 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.; and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 882-1396 for more information or to sign up.

Mountain of Faith Lutheran Church

Mountain of Faith Lutheran Church, a part of the ELCA, will begin their fall season on Sunday, Sept. 9. There will be a joint Sunday school with St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, beginning at 10 a.m. All are invited to come for coffee/tea and fellowship at 10 a.m., followed by worship services at 10:30 a.m.

Library

Books for sale

Tooele Friends of the Library Bookstore will be selling hardback books for 50 cents, a good selection of large print books and many children's books for 25 cents through August. Hours are Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday 1 to 7 p.m.

September library programs

The Tooele City Library will present Back to School Bingo and Responsible Pet Owners for September programs. Take your bingo sheet and find the special stickers around the library to cover your items and win. Being a responsible pet owner is harder than you think. On Sept. 19, 2007, at 3 p.m. learn the secrets of being a responsible pet owner from Debra Bush from the Tooele City Animal Shelter.

Education

Utah Hunter Education courses

Class #6: Sept. 4, 6, 11, 12, 13 Range 15. All classes are from 6 to 9 p.m. and law requires students to attend all sessions. All students must get a hunter education voucher from a hunting license agent/vendor for $10 prior to attending class. Give the voucher to the instructor at the first class. The voucher includes costs of class and a small game license, validated upon completion. Classes are at the Tooele County Health Building, 151 N. Main St. For more information call Gene at 882-4767.

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. The location is 76 S. 1000 West. The contact number is 833-1994. Adult education classes are for students 18 and over. Summer hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m.

Take GED

The GED test will be given on Sept. 11, starting at 8 a.m. Please contact Andrea at 833-1994 by Sept. 7. Pre-registration is required.

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 be on Tuesday and Wednesday nights for five weeks beginning Tuesday, Sept. 11, ending Oct. 10, 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.

Adults learn to drive

A driver education course for adults 18 and over will begin Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Tooele Adult Education Center. The class includes 18 hours of classroom instruction and 12 hours of driving and observation. Register from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $175 (current students receive a $70 discount).

English as a second language

ESOL conversational classes are held Wednesday from 7 p.m. 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.

Groups

Eagles Steak Night

The Eagles Auxiliary is offering something new on 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 is hosting its monthly MOMS social and planning meeting on Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. This event will be held at the Stansbury Park clubhouse located at 1 Country Club Drive, in Stansbury Park. This event is open to all moms in the Tooele Valley area. Sherril Nelson from Farmers Insurance will be speaking to us about MILK Digital ID Software. This software stores children's information in the event that they are missing and can be made available quickly to the authorities. A separate children's activity and snack will be available during the speaker and planning portion of this event. Call JoAnna at 435-884-6644 or e-mail tooelemoms@yahoo.com for more info on this event or about MOMS Club.

Tooele Diabetic Support Group

The Tooele Diabetic Support Group will meet Sept. 5, at 11 a.m., in the Tooele City offices council room. Darlene Christensen from extension services will speak to us about portion control and nutrition. All are welcome. Questions, call Carol at 843-9787.

Tooele Homemakers

Tooele Homemakers will have their first meeting of the year Monday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m., at the Tooele County Health Department and extension building, 151 N. Main St., Tooele. We will be hearing from all the members on what they did this summer as well as having a slide show of our meetings and activities last year. We will have a potluck lunch. Everyone is asked to bring their favorite dish whether it is a main dish, salad or a dessert. Club dues for the year are $3 per year and will be collected at this meeting. Call Marlene Long 882-7003 or Patty Wheeler 843-2350 with questions.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

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. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., at Cottage Glen activities center, 1892 Aaron Drive (across from the Tooele hospital). Refreshment provided. Sponsored by Tooele Aging Services and Alzheimer's Association -- Utah chapter. For information about Alzheimer's disease or attending this monthly group, call Frank at 882-2870 x130 or Donna at 882-2870 x126.

Sports

Arenacross

Deseret Peak Arenacross is scheduled for Sept. 8, 14, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. They will be held at the Deseret Peak Complex. Please call 843-4025 with questions.

Bowling at All-Star

We are getting ready to start a new season of bowling at All-Star Lanes in Tooele, formerly Buddy's. We need new bowlers for Tuesday Morning Bowling Belles. We start on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 9:15 a.m. It is a ladies handicap league. Please call Nina Park at 837-2290 if you need more information.

Youth ATV courses

Utah State Parks and Recreation offers Know Before You Go! all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and off-highway motorcycle (OHM) education courses in Tooele County at the Deseret Peak Complex on Saturday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. Students must preregister, and may take an ATV, OHM, or a combination class. According to course instructors, Wes and Susan Underwood, youth age eight to 16 are required by state law to take a safety class prior to operating all types of ATVs on public lands or trails. To pre-register or for more information about Utah off-highway vehicle programs, please call 1-800-648-7433 (1-800-OHV-RIDE).

Wrangler Division Junior High Rodeo

Attention junior high school cowboys and cowgirls: It's time to rodeo! The Wrangler Division Junior High School Rodeo season is about to begin. The first two rodeos are on Oct. 12 and 13, in Nephi. Entries and membership applications for this rodeo are due by Monday, Sept. 10. There will also be two qualifier rodeos in February in St. George and two qualifier rodeos in March in Tooele. The state finals will be held in June in Heber City and the nationals will be in July in Gallup, N.M. For more information, visit the Utah Wrangler Division Web site at www.utwrangler.org or contact Francis Bahe at 830-4324.

Seniors

The Great Colorado Train Escape

The Great Colorado Train Escape offered by Hyde's Tours will be held Sept. 29 to Oct. 5. Get your flyer and reservation form at the Tooele Senior Center front desk. For those going on this trip, you must get your reservation and deposit in now! We are also looking for a volunteer bass guitar player for the Tooele Senior Band.

Grantsville Senior Center

The Grantsville Senior Center can be reached at 884-3446. Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3, for Labor Day.

Lunch -- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, please make your reservations before 8:30 a.m. the morning of the meal, sign-up sheets are available at the center. Breakfast: Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Activities -- Aerobics: Tuesday and Friday 9 a.m. Bingo: Thursday 1 p.m. Bunko: Monday and Wednesday 1 p.m. Ceramics: Tuesday 10 a.m. Line Dancing: Thursday 10 a.m. Pinochle: Thursday 9 a.m. Pool: Everyday Puzzles: Everyday

Health clinics -- Hearing clinic: Tuesday, Sept. 4, from 9 a.m. to noon. Blood pressure: Every Thursday 12 p.m. Appointments are necessary. Educational seminar will educate stroke survivors, family members and caregivers on how to help protect against a future stroke on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 1 p.m.

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. Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3, for Labor Day.

Meals -- (Reservations a Must!) Lunch: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 12 - 1 p.m. Breakfast: Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon. Dinner: Friday, 4 to 5:30 p.m. (starting Sept. 7)

Activities -- 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. and Friday, 10 a.m. Line Dancing: Monday, 1 p.m. Ceramics: Wednesday, 1 p.m. Mexican Train: Friday, 2 p.m.

Senior Sparklers Exercise -- Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.; Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Friday Night Entertainment starts at 5:30 p.m. Upcoming entertainment: Sept. 7 - Nash Family

Friday Night Dancing is from 6 until 8 p.m. Upcoming bands/singers: Aug. 31 - Ned Garcia, Sept. 7 - Ned Garcia

Senior Lifestyles -- health and wellness information for seniors is Thursday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m.

Wendover Trip -- Monday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. Cost is $12.00, must sign up at the front desk.

Check your health services -- Hearing: Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon.

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.

Exercise -- Sittercise classes meet Mondays at 2 p.m. in the MWMC classrooms. Free to members. This class provides chair and sitting exercises that promote flexibility and toning. Body Instincts meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at Pinnacle Therapy (29 S. Main St.). Free to members. This class provides toning and stretching and a little cardio workout. Hinges and Twingeswater aerobics class meets Tuesday and Thursdays at 11 a.m., at the Pratt Aquatic Center. Cost is $2.50 for members, $20 for a 10-pass punch card and $3.50 for non-members.

The Diabetes Support Group will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 11 a.m., at the health department.

Senior Lifestyles will meet on Thursday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m., and on Sept. 14, at noon, at Tooele Senior Center.

Breakfast Buddies will meet on Friday, Sept. 7, at 9 a.m., at Jim's Family Restaurant for good food and friends. Dutch treat!

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, 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 Drive, Tooele. (Southwestern looking church by the new hospital, first left off 2000 North) Open, mixed, non-smoking, wheelchair access.