photo courtesy of Marianne Oborn University of Utah engineering students visited junior high schools in the Tooele County School District on Sept. 13 and 14, and conducted engineering activities with eighth-grade female students. The purpose of the activity was to show students how math and science can be used as well as the opportunities available in the fields of engineering.

Tooele

Harvest Days

The Harvest Days craft fair and flea market at the Benson Grist Mill will run every Saturday through Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone who makes hand-crafted items or has yard sale items is welcome to bring these goods to sell. There is no vendor or booth fee. Tables are available on a first-come-first-served basis. For more information, please contact Christine at 882-7678.

Veteran clothing drive

DWS is hosting a winter clothing drive for homeless veterans. Donations will be distributed to veterans at the annual Veteran's Stand Down in November. Items needed include: warm coats (XL, XXL), jeans, long sleeve shirts, socks, hats, gloves, boots and thermal underwear. Drop off donations at Tooele's DWS, 305 N. Main St., Suite 100. POC is Lynn Gehring, 833-7384.

Domestic violence awareness

Join us for a candlelight vigil, "Walking Together for Tooele County Domestic Violence Awareness," in honor of domestic violence victims and survivors on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. Meet at Janna's Java on the corner of 400 North and Main Street. We will walk to the Veteran's Memorial Park. Candles will be provided by the Tooele County Domestic Violence Coalition. If you have any questions, please call 843-3429.

Rocky Mtn. Care Center

Rocky Mountain Care Center recreation department, 140 E. 200 South, is in need of donations of "Ranger Rick" and "Highlight" magazines, autumn and winter adult clothing of all sizes, knick-knacks, toiletries and jewelry to be used for bingo prizes.

Grantsville

Punt, Pass and Kick

Pepsi's NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition will be held Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 3 to 6 p.m., at GHS football field. Boys and girls ages 8 to 15 are invited. Winners advance to the sectional competition in Tremonton. Then winners from the sectional advance to the Denver Broncos game for the next level of competition. This is a great opportunity. Register early by calling Nicole Cloward at 241-0410 or 884-3272.

Erda

Healing Horses TRC

Healing Horses TRC (Therapeutic Riding Center) needs help with feeding their horses mornings and evenings at the Erda Arena through the month of October. Please call Barb at 843-7774.

Stansbury Park

Stansbury Service Agency

The Stansbury Service Agency Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m., at the Clubhouse, #1 Country Club Drive, Stansbury Park.

Schools

TSHS Community Council

Tooele South High School Community Council will be meeting Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m., in room 4 of South High. All students, parents and interested community members are invited to attend. Elections will be held to add new members to the board. Please contact Mark Ernst at 833-1928 x 2200 if you have any questions.

Tooele Junior High

Tooele Junior High School parent/teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. Please plan to attend.

Grantsville Junior High

Grantsville Junior High School parent/teacher conference and school community council meetings are set for Thursday, Sept. 27. Student progress reports will be given out at the door from 4 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. and teachers will be available until 7 p.m. GJHS is looking for parents to serve on the school community council for the 2007-2008 school year. The first meeting will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. We will be looking for volunteers to serve on the Booster Club committee, the Trust Lands committee, and the School Improvement committee. If interested in serving please come or call the school at 884-4510 for details.

Grantsville Elementary

The first Grantsville Elementary School Community Council meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 4 p.m. in the media center. Any interested parents are invited to attend.

Clarke N. Johnsen

Parent/teacher conferences for Clarke N. Johnsen Junior High students and parents will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Head Start

Head Start registration is now going on in Tooele County. Children must be 3 or 4 years old as of Sept. 1, 2007. Full-day, half-day and home-based options are available. For more information call 882-6743.

'77 THS reunion

Attention THS class of '77, our 30-year class reunion is on Oct. 12 and 13. If you haven't sent in your reservations please do so as soon as possible, as we need to make reservations for the menu. If you haven't received an invitation please let Cecelia 882-4636 or Sharon 882-0445 know.

THS swim team

A meeting for parents who have children on the Tooele High School swimming team for the 2007 - 08 season will be held Thursday, Sept. 27, in the commons area of Tooele High School. Parents who have never had a child in the program before will meet at 6:30 p.m. All of the parents will meet at 7 p.m.

Library

Book sale

The Friends of the Library Bookstore will be selling hardback books for 50 cents and paperback/childrens books for 25 cents through September. Hours of operation are Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 7 p.m. We recently purchased $2,300 in new books and books on tape for the library.

Library activities

Join us for our "Spend an afternoon at your library." Read a book, do your homework, play games, try a sudoku puzzle or watch a movie. All of this can be done on a Wednesday afternoon. On Wednesday, Sept. 26, we will show the movie "White Fang," rated PG. Seating is limited so get you ticket soon.

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 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 at tooelecity.org/tcl/library.html, call 882-2182 or visit us at 128 W. Vine St.

Education

Selling your home?

Are you selling your home? Planning to sell in the near future? Want to get top dollar for your house? Want to get the edge on the market? Come learn how to sell your property -- regardless if you use a Realtor or not -- on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. Space is limited so RSVP today by contacting april@doorwayfinancial.com or call 882-0355.

AARP Safe Drivers class

AARP Safe Drivers class is being offered to all drivers 50 years and older. The class will be held at Mountain West Medical Center on Sept. 27 and 28, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. each day. Automobile insurance discounts are available for everyone 55 years and older with a good driving record. The certificate will be awarded after attendance of both days of the class. These certificates are good for three years. To register call 843-3690 or 843-3691. Cost for the class is $10 payable at the first day of class.

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 Oct. 9 and 10, starting at 8 a.m. Please contact Andrea at 833-1994. Pre-registration is required.

Adults learn to drive

A driver's education course for adults 18 and over will begin Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 9 p.m., at 76 S. 1000 West. 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 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.

Scouting

Scout leader training

Leader specific training for Cubs, Varsity and Venture will be held Thursday, Sept. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Stansbury Stake, 417 E. Benson Road. Boy Scout and 11-year-old leader training is an overnighter beginning Friday at 6 p.m. to Saturday at noon. The cost for all training is $5 to be billed to your sponsoring organization. For more information, contact Vint DeGraw at 882-0597.

Arts

"The Little Mermaid" performance

Local youth performers will be presenting "The Little Mermaid" on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at 3 and 7:00 p.m. The performances will be held at Tooele High School Auditorium, 301 W. Vine St. Tickets will be available at the door for $3 per adult, $2 per child or $10 per family. This event sponsored by Tooele City. For more information please contact Tooele City Parks and Recreation at 843-2142 or at terras@tooelecity.org.

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.

Christmas Cantata

Tooele United Methodist Church has started practice for our Christmas Cantata. Anyone in the community who would like to join us, please do. Practice is Tuesday at 7 p.m. Come share the joy of Christmas.

Visualized Bible Study

Starting Oct. 3, the Visualized Bible Study Series will be presented at the Tooele Church of Christ. Each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. lasting about an hour with discussion afterwards. This series will help one to understand the message of the Bible clearly. It will also help one to see the three divisions of the Bible, and how God speaks to us today through it. No charge, no pressure.

Fall Boo-tique

Tooele Methodist Church will hold its annual fall Boo-tique on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 19-20. Reserve your space now. Call Glenice Moore at 882-3807 for more information.

Family history fair

Tooele Valley Regional Family History Fair, "Family History: a New Look, a New Day," will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Tooele East Stake Center, 751 N. 520 East. Keynote speaker is Elder LeGrande Curtis Jr. of the area seventy. Youth are encouraged to attend from 9 to 11 a.m. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. The program is from 9 to 10 a.m., with classes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. New family search presentation is from 3 to 4 p.m. Hispanic classes are also available. For more information call Betty Fail 882-0195.

Health

Fight against cancer

Join the American Cancer Society at its second annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer five-mile walk on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Liberty Park, 600 E. 1000 South, Salt Lake City. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 9 a.m. To register or for more information, contact Crista Casper or Jamie Riccobono at (801)483-1500, option #3. E-mail utahstrides@cancer.org or visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline.

Diabetic classes

Anyone with diabetes don't miss out on self management classes held on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. You will need a doctor's referral. For more information please call Eileen Deleeuw at 228-0048 or 882-5671.

Groups

AAUW

The Tooele Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m., at the St. Barnabas Center, 1784 N. Aaron. Dr. Betsy Leishman, coordinator for the Domestic Violence Hotline and Shelter will be our speaker. Persons interested are invited to attend. Membership is open to persons with a bachelor, associate or equivalent degree. For more information call Dawn DeWitt 882-9002 or Pat Steelman 882-5661. www.aauwutah.org

Domestic violence peer support

The DVSAVA (Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victim's Advocacy) crisis line is beginning a peer support group for victims and survivors of domestic violence. The group will be help Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m., in the Mountain West Medical Center board room. All are invited to participate. Please call 882-6888 for more information.

Master Gardener

The Master Gardener organization will meet Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m., at the USU Extension building, 151 N. Main St.

Tooele Homemakers

The Tooele Homemakers will meet Monday, Oct. 1. There is a change in our meeting place. For the next three months, we will meet in the county courthouse building, 47 S. Main St. Parking is on southwest side. Go in south door, downstairs and to your right. A committee will be providing lunch. Please bring your ornament and craft ideas as we will be voting on which ones we will do at our November meeting. Any questions, call Marlene Long 882-7003 or Patty Wheeler 843-2350.

Eagles Family Night

Eagles Family Night will be held on Oct. 6. Rosalie Fox and Corrie Anderson will serve barbecued pork or barbecued turkey sandwiches (your choice), with salad, chips, soda and dessert at 6: 30 p.m., and bingo will follow. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children (4-11 years), children under 3 years are free.

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.

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!

Grantsville Senior Center

The Grantsville Senior Center can be reached at 884-3446. Center will be closed on Oct. 8, for Columbus Day.

Center board meeting will be held Oct. 1, at 10 a.m.

Health clinics -- Hearing clinic: Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. Blood pressure: Every Thursday 1 p.m. Appointments are necessary.

Tooele Seniors

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

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. 28 -- Debbie Winn

Friday Night Dancing is from 6 until 8 p.m. Upcoming bands/singers: Sept. 28 -- Ahlstroms

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.

Prescription Brown Bag will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 9 to 10 a.m., by appointment only. Bring all of your prescriptions to the pharmacist at MWMC and find out how they interact and why you are taking them. This is a valuable benefit and free to members only!

Fall Foliage Day trip to Mirror Lake is on Thursday, Sept. 27. We will leave Cal Ranch at 8 a.m. and return by 4 p.m. Picnic lunch is provided. We will stop at Park City outlet mall for one hour of shopping. Cost is $25.

Senior Lifestyles -- Thursday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. at the Tooele Senior Center.

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.