Tooele

Food drop

Utah Food Bank will be having a food drop at Deseret Peak on Friday, May 8 starting at 7 a.m. for sign-ups. Food distribution will begin around 8 a.m. and continue until all food is distributed (approximately 10:30 a.m.). Please remember to bring your driver’s license or other I.D. If you have questions, call Carrie at 843-7667.

Tooele Irrigation

Settlement Canyon Irrigation will be turning on water this Saturday, May 2.

Volunteering opportunity

Great Eagle, Cub, Boy, or Girl Scout opportunity. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life/Tooele County needs volunteers during the event, June 19-20. Call Brenda at 882-2020 or Becky at 843-5515 for more information.

Fish Springs wildlife habitat

The public is invited to joint the staff and friends of the Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge in celebrating 50 years of existence. The event will consist of a variety of classes to take place on May 9 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ad May 10 from 8 a.m. to noon. All classes require pre-registration to ensure a slot. A registration form can be found at www.fws.gov/fishsprings. Deadline is May 1.

Grantsville

Grantsville irrigation

The irrigation water is now on. The board has issued two use-or-lose turns to expire on June 1. One regular turn has also been issued. Metered users have 250,000 gallons per share. Non-metered users please adhere to these rules: no open hoses, no watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., do not exceed eight hours, do not leave sprinklers in any one spot for more than 1 1/2 hours.

Stansbury Park

Benson Grist Mill opening

Benson Grist Mill is opening May 1. Free tours, fun activities, country store, rent the pavilion for family reunions, parties and weddings. Go to our Web site www.bensonmill.org for information. Looking for handmade items to sell on consignment in country store. Call 435-882-7678 for information.

CERT meetings

All people who are CERT trained or anyone interested in CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is invited to our bi-monthly meetings. They will be held at 7 p.m. at the Fire Station in Stansbury Park on May 7. The meeting on May 21 will be held at the Stansbury Park Clubhouse. It will also be at 7 p.m. CERT is a great way to help our community and it’s a great way to learn some skills to help your families. For more information call Robin Frederickson 882-4608.

Deseret Peak

Swimming lessons

Deseret Peak Aquatic Center swim lessons registration begins Monday, May 4, at 9 a.m. Sign-ups will continue daily Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until the pool opens on May 23. Payment is due at the time of registration. The fee is $25 for one student or $22.50 each for more than one student. Call 843-4035 for registration information. Session dates — 1: June 8-18, 2: June 22-July 2, 3: July 6-16, 4: *July 20-31, 5: August 3-13. Our lessons are offered at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m. *There will not be lessons on July 24 for holiday celebrations.

Tooele County Fair entertainment

The Tooele County Fair board is accepting local entertainment groups to perform at the Tooele County Fair. If you or your entertaining group would like to participate, call Ron at 435-830-7601. The Tooele County Fair will be at Deseret Peak Complex, July 30 through Aug. 2.

Deseret Peak Stampede Days

Tooele Idol contestants and vendor wanted for Deseret Peak Stampede Days on June 5-6. If you are interested please visit www.deseretpeakcomplex.com/stampede.htm or call 435-843-4046.

Library

Weekly story time

Remember children’s story time every Wednesday at 11 a.m. and children’s crafts each Friday from 3-5 p.m. Check with the library for any special story times. For more information on these and other library programs, check our Web site www.tooelecity.org/tcl/library.html or call 882-2182, or visit us at 128 W. Vine St., Tooele.

Schools

Orchestra spring concert

The Tooele elementary, jr. high and high school orchestras will present their annual Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. in the Tooele High School auditorium. The free concert will display the students’ achievements during this year. Students have been working very hard and have some fun and exciting music to present from many periods and styles. The concert finale will be a symphonic orchestra with the Tooele High School strings aided by wind and percussion from the Tooele High band performing selections from “Phantom of the Opera” arranged by Calvin Custer.

Dance recital to help family

On May 8 at 7 p.m. in the Grantsville High School auditorium, Grantsville Dance Company will be holding a free dance recital and will have a donation box at the entrance to donate to the Eddie Hughes family to help fund his cancer treatment. Come watch an evening of dance and help a Grantsville family.

THS class of 1999 reunion

Class of 1999, our 10 year reunion is fast approaching. It will be on June 19 and 20, 2009. We have a great weekend planned. Friday evening will be at the Deseret Peak swimming pool and Saturday will be a nice dinner at the Salt Lake Hardware Building (near the Gateway). For details, please go to tooelehighschool99.blogspot.com or call Ryan Smart (951) 202-7137 or Cody Valdez (435) 850-8674.

THS Sha-Ronn concert

The Tooele High Sha-Ronns are having their annual concert on Friday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at the Tooele High gym. Adults $3, children $2, 5 and under are free. Please come and support the Sha-Ronns.

Uniform bids

Tooele County School District is now taking bids for the physical education uniforms for the school year 2009-2010.  If you are interested please reply to slindberg@tooelesd.org for further information. The bids need to be in by May 1.

CTE fair

The Tooele County School District is hosting a Career and Technical Education Fair at the district office, 92 Lodestone Way, May 5-7 from 4-8 p.m. An awards ceremony will be May 7 at 7 p.m. Samples of students work will be on display from all schools in 7th through 12th grade. CTE includes: woodworking, clothing, foods, photography, agriculture educational and FFA, auto mechanics, medical related classes, drafting, construction and business/computer classes.

Spring carnival

Middle Canyon Elementary PTA is hosting a Spring Fling Carnival on Friday, May 1 from 5-8 p.m. (751 East 1000 North). Tickets are three for $1 and are available at the school the night of the carnival. Meal deals also available. There will be rides, games, food and fun for everyone. For more information call Holly Cawley at 830-7822 or e-mail PTAMiddleCanyon@gmail.com.

Kindergarten registration 09-10

Kindergarten registration for Fall 2009 enrollment is currently being held at all elementary schools through the end of May 2009. To be eligible to enter kindergarten, your child must be at least 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2009. If you have questions regarding the enrollment process, contact your school principal or the Director of Elementary Education at the District Office, (435)833-1900, ext. 1105.

Education

Free diabetes education

Free diabetes education provided by Eileen Deleeuw, MS,RD, Certified Diabetes Educator, is being offered in Tooele. It is sponsored by Animas Corporation and Advanced Practice Medical Clinic for persons with diabetes on insulin or who are poorly controlled on two or more oral diabetes medications. Persons with diabetes who do not meet these qualifications for individual appointments may attend group classes. For appointments or to sign up for classes, call 843-8881. Before you call to make an appointment, your doctor should fax a referral to 843-8802 that includes your labs, medications, and diagnoses. For further questions, call Eileen at 840-0299 or 882-5671.

Adult education

Get your high school diploma. All classes for a high school diploma, adult basic education, GED preparation, word processing, drivers’ education and English as a second language available. Register now to graduate — just $35 per semester. Located at 76 S. 1000 West, call 833-1994. Adult Education classes are for students 18 and over.

English as second language

ESOL conversational classes are held Monday and Thursday from 7-9 p.m. ESOL students may also come anytime the center is open for individualized study. Registration is $35 per semester.

Host families

NWS PEACE Program is seeking four families to host high school students from Ecuador, Turkey, Brazil, Thailand, Belgium and Finland for the 2009-10 academic year. Students are 15-18 years old and will arrive beginning in August. Students need a bed, meals and caring family for 5-10 months. They will speak English, have their own medical insurance and spending money. Call NWS PEACE at 1-866-846-3977 or visit online at www.nw-services.com for more information.

Arts

Women artist call for entries

AAUW is sponsoring the 14th Biennial Juried Exhibition, “Celebrating the Diversity of Women: Utah Women Artists” which will be at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center Aug. 13-Sept. 30. The deadline for entries is May 1. The call for entries form contains detailed information. It is available at AAUW’s Web site (www.aauwutah.org). For more information contact Tracey Matthews at Matthews_831@hotmail.com or call at 801-581-8336.

Do you hear the people sing?

Don’t miss the long-anticipated GHS musical production of “Les Miserables.” The show runs Thursday, April 30 to Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. nightly. Tickets available at the auditorium prior to showtime.

Churches

Singles luncheon

There will be a luncheon on Saturday, May 2 at noon at the Pine Canyon church for all 31 and older singles. Sponsored by Tooele East Stake.

Tooele Christian Fellowship

We invite you to our services where you’ll receive a warm welcome by sincere, down-home country folks. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. with the morning service at 11 a.m. We are located at 600 North Industrial Loop Road. Take 200 North (Utah Ave.) west for 3.4 miles and turn left, first building on the left. For information call 435-224-3392. Child care available.

Variety show

The Ogden, Utah LDS Institute of Religion Choralaires and Folk Dancers will present an entertaining family variety show titled “Come Home.” This group has 49 singers and 12 folk dancers that perform annually throughout the U.S. Come and enjoy a wonderful evening of family entertainment on Wednesday, May 6 at p.m. at the Tooele North Stake center, 583 N. 270 East, Tooele. The admission is free, and everybody is welcome. Suggested donation of a non-perishable food item for the Tooele Food Bank. For more information call Shawna Bevan at 435-882-5528.

Iglesia Biblica Bautista de Tooele

La Iglesia Biblica Bautista de Tooele invites everyone to their services that will be presented in Spanish on Sunday at 2 p.m. and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Prayer services on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Come and get to know the teachings that can redeem your life, your salvation and your unconditional love toward God. Pastor Jose Cargoy, for questions call (435)840-5036.

The Lighthouse

Calvary Chapel Tooele is presently meeting at the Best Western Hotel on Main Street in Tooele. We meet on Sunday at 11 a.m. and extend an invitation for you to join with us as we worship in song and in the study of God’s Word. Child care available.

Mountain of Faith

Mountain of Faith Lutheran Church welcomes all to join us for worship in our new location at a new time. We now worship in the home of Tooele United Methodist at 78 E. Utah Ave. at 9 a.m. every Sunday.

Messianic Congregation

The Brit Ammi Messianic Congregation meets every Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at 37 S. Main, in Tooele. Join us for praise, Torah (Bible) study, and fellowship as we study the Hebrew foundation of our Christian faith. For more information call 843-5444.

Bible Baptist Church

Please consider this your personal invitation to join us for services at Bible Baptist Church, 286 N. Seventh St., Tooele. Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday morning service 11 a.m., Sunday evening service 6 p.m. and a Wednesday evening service 7 p.m. For information call 882-7182. Nursery provided and rides available.

Charity

Nonprofit agency funding

The Tooele County Emergency Food and Shelter Program Board has been awarded a direct allocation of $13,026. The funds supplement feeding, sheltering, rent/mortgage and utility assistance. The board will convene to determine the best use of these funds and to select local recipient organizations to provide services. Any nonprofit or governmental agencies interested in applying can contact Lori Sandoval at (435)882-1278. Applications will be accepted until May 12.

Food pantry

The First Baptist Church in Tooele is offering a clothing closet and emergency food pantry to meet the needs of our community. Anyone with clothing needs is welcome. Baby foods are now available. 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. For information call 882-2048.

Donations needed

The Tooele Church of Christ is accepting donations for the Women’s Shelter. They need women’s socks and children’s clothing. Please help. 882-4642, 430 W. Utah Ave., Tooele.

Moose Lodge

Mother’s Day breakfast

Bring that special person to the Lodge for breakfast on Mother’s Day, May 10 from 8-10:30 a.m. Mothers eat for free, all others a $4 donation would be appreciated.

Save the date

The Lodge will be hosting its first golf tournament of the season on Sunday, May 24. More information will be forthcoming.

Saturday night dinners

Saturday night rib-eye steak and salmon dinners. Members get a free dinner in their birthday month.

Eagles

Charity dinner

The Eagles, located at 50 South 1st Street in Tooele, will host a special charity dinner Saturday, May 2. Chicken fried steak, toss salad, homemade rolls and mashed potatoes and gravy. The dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and will cost $6. Proceeds will go to the Lew Reed Spinal Cord Injury Fund. For more information, call Cheryl Barrus, chair at 435-840-4466.

Friday Night Steaks

Kevin Denner and his committee will be doing the Friday Night Steaks and Kevin will also be doing the cooking on Friday, April 24. Steak, shrimp, halibut and chicken dinners will be served from 6:30-8:45 p.m. Come out and support your Aerie and Auxiliary. Members and guests invited to attend.

White elephant auction

PMP Barbara Denner will hold a white elephant auction on Friday, May 8 at 8 p.m. Bring all your “unwanted items” to the hall for this most charitable activity. All proceeds will go to the Shriners Children’s Hospital. Members and guests invited.

Groups

Diabetes support

The Tooele Diabetes Support Group will meet on May 6 at the Tooele Senior Center at 3 p.m. We will be hearing from Dr. Carolyn Forbes MD about diabetes. All are welcome. Questions call Carol at 435-843-9787.

Overlake community council

Overlake’s next community council meeting is on Friday, May 1 at 7:30 a.m.

Cub Scout Leader Roundtable

Feel like you have no idea what to do for the coming month’s den or pack meeting? We have the answer! Come to District Cub Scout Leader Roundtable to learn from others who hold the same position as you. Share and gain ideas with other Cub Scout leaders from your area. This is a fun evening and it will add life to your program. Tooele Jr. High School, on Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Sewing guild

The monthly meeting of the neighborhood sewing guild will meet on Wednesday, May 13 in the Extension Office classroom beginning at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in sewing is invited to join us. Bring a friend and any show and tell you have. For more information please contact Geri Thomas at 882-3487.

WDARC

The West Desert Amateur Radio Club will be holding their monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. in the new Tooele County Emergency Management building. The location is on the corner of Main and 100 South. We will be meeting in the conference room. Everyone is invited to attend.

Boy Scout Roundtable

Roundtable for all scout leaders will be held on Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Tooele Jr. High School. It will include scoutmasters, assistant scoutmasters, committee members, unit commissioners, and anyone that has any responsibility relating to the Boy Scout program. This also includes all Varsity and Venturing program leaders. For more information please contact our scouting professional, District Executive Doug Comeau at 801 671-1214 or 801 417-1228.

Healing horses volunteers

Healing Horses Therapeutic Riding Center is going to start training volunteers on Wednesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at the Tooele Bit ‘N’ Spur Arena located on 600 N. 200 West. We need people to be side walkers and lead walkers with the horses to help support the disabled riders. Please call us at 843-7774 to sign up and for questions.

West Desert Youth Rodeo

There is a new youth rodeo association this summer, the rodeos will be held at Desert Peak Outdoor Complex we will be holding a meeting and would like to encourage parents and potential participants to attend and find out more and share your thoughts. The meeting will be held on April 30 at 7 p.m. Grantsville City Hall.

Boys & Girls Club summer camp

Boys and Girls Club summer camp for youth ages 6-12, June 8-Aug. 14 (10 weeks) at Tooele Teen Center, 102 N. 7th Street. Interested? Call 435-843-5719. Space is limited. Weekly rate is $65, daily rate is $25 (three or less days per week). Early summer special — pay in full by May 30 and get one week free.

Tooele Autism Group (TAG)

Please join us on Tuesday, May 5, 12 and 19, at 7 p.m. at the Overlake Kids’ Park Day Care (1835 Aaron Dr.). Topic: positive behavior training. Training agenda will include: causes of problem behaviors, positive behavior supports and prevention and intervention strategies. Childcare is available for $3 per child. RSVP for childcare to Jenell at jklocke5@msn.com

Democrat convention

Tooele Democrats County Organizing Convention will be held Saturday, May 2, at the Tooele County Building Auditorium, 47 S. Main Street, Tooele. It will start at 4 p.m. with a $5 spaghetti dinner. At 5 p.m. Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Caroon will speak. At 5:30 p.m. the Tooele County Choral Society will perform. There will be a Central Committee Meeting at 6 p.m. followed at 6:30 p.m. by the official business of the convention. All democrats and Independents welcome. With questions and for tickets contact county chairman Marianne Rutishauser 882-1485, Valerie Lee 882-4446, Calleen Peshell 882-1287, Rick Pollock 833-9432 , Toby Dillon 435-578-1259, or Beverly White 882-0515.

AAUW

The Tooele Branch of the American Association of University Women will attend the Tuesday, May 5 production of “Miss Saigon” at Pioneer Theatre. We will have dinner prior to the show. AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. Persons interested are invited to attend. Membership is open to persons with a Baccalaureate degree, an associate or equivalent degree. For more information call Dawn DeWitt 882-9002 or Pat Steelman 882-5661. www.aauwutah.org

Beta Sigma Phi

Founders Day celebration, all members-at-large encouraged to attend on Thursday, April 30, at TEAD Eagle’s Nest, social 6:30 p.m., eat 7 p.m. — prime rib and chicken buffet. Guest speaker is Paula Johnson’s humanitarian trip to Africa. $18 per person. Guests welcome. RSVP by April 24 to Kathleen Griffith at 882-2262 or Marianne Rutishauser at 882-1485.

Kiwanis meetings

Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at noon for a luncheon at Tracks, 1641 N. Main St., Tooele. Contact Debbie Winn at 224-2046 or Sandy Critchlow at 830-6657 to become a member. Kiwanis is dedicated to help the children.

4-H volunteering

Do you enjoy working with kids and being involved in the community? If so, come and volunteer with the 4-H after school program Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday from 3-5 p.m. at the Tooele Jr. High. Volunteers are needed to help with homework and various 4-H activities. For more information, call Angela Gorringe at (801)360-0760.

Veterans

VA benefits

Dino Genco from the American Legion, Salt Lake City will be in your area to assist individual Veterans in understanding and applying for VA benefits. This is a free service to all Veterans. Dino will be at the Department of Workforce Services center 305 N. Main Street, Wednesday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to noon. Please bring the following documents so that we may better serve you: DD form 214, marriage/divorce papers, birth/adoption/death certificates and children’s social security numbers.

Seniors

Tooele seniors

We need volunteers who are interested in ceramics, call Tony Busico at 882-2870. The center is for the enjoyment of all senior citizens 55 years and up.

Senior Circle

Be part of the circle and join your senior friends. You only have to be 50 and the cost is $15 per year. Enjoy discounts, benefits, health information, and social activities. For more info and make reservations, call 843-3690. Breakfast Buddies on May 1 at 9 a.m. at Jim’s Restaurant, Dutch treat! Mt. Rushmore/S. Dakota trip June 21-27 — $599 includes all but a few meals — just a few spots remaining. Wellness Supper on May 13 at 5 p.m. at MWMC, speaker will be Dr. Scott Anders on hypertension, RSVP.

Grantsville seniors

Health check: hearing clinic on May 5, 9 a.m. to noon; laughter yoga on May 19 at 10:30 a.m.; massage/relaxation class on May 18 at 1 p.m.; nutrition class on May 20 at 1 p.m. in Tooele; diabetic class on May 21 at 1 p.m.,; foot clinic May 26 at 1 p.m. Free educational seminar on osteoporosis on May 12 at 1:30 p.m. Tooele County Country Players on Saturday, May 16 from 1-3 p.m. Wendover trip on May 21, cost is $12. May’s birthday dinner on May 29 at 4 p.m., entertainment Wayne Jones. Election of officers will be at our May birthday dinner on Friday, May 29. There will be a copy of the current by-laws and a copy of the suggested amendments at the front desk to look over.

Recovery

Food allergies

Have food allergies? Visit or e-mail: Utah Food Allergy Network (UFAN) www.UtahFoodAllergy.org, Tooele@utahfoodallergy.org or jalverson@utahfoodallergy.org.

Addiction recovery meeting

LDS Family Services addiction recovery meetings every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the LDS chapel on 1030 S. 900 West, in the Relief Society room, Tooele. Enter on the west side of the church. The handicap entrance is on the south side of the church. This meeting addresses all addictions or character weaknesses. No children please.

Al-anon meeting

Al-anon meetings will be held in the youth center in St. Barnabas Church, 1784 N. Aaron Dr. Join us and you’ll never have to feel alone again. For more information call 840-0445, 882-4721, or (801)599-2649.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meetings are held every Friday at 10 a.m. at in the youth room at St. Barnabas Church, 1782 N. Aaron Dr. For more information call 840-0445, 882-4721, or (801)599-2649.

NAMI support group

Are you or someone you know living with depression, panic, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, or schizophrenia? NAMI support meetings are held Wednesdays at 4 p.m., at 565 W. 900 South. Call Jan at 843-4347 for more information.

Domestic violence support

Domestic violence peer support group every Tuesday night from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call the DVSAVA crisis line at 882-6888 for more information.

Take off pounds sensibly

Need help to lose those extra pounds? We can help. TOPS is a weight loss support group open to men, women, teens and pre-teens. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Tooele Senior Center, 59 E. Vine St. Call Mary Lou at 830-1150 or Connie at 884-5010 or see www.tops.org for more information.