Tooele

Veterans Appreciation Day

Veterans Appreciation Day will be held on Saturday, June 13 at Veteran’s Memorial Park with a Flag Day ceremony at 10 a.m. and flag retiring ceremony at 11 a.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers provided for all veterans starting after the flag retirement ceremony at 12:30 p.m. All veterans are invited to come.

Kid’s Health and Safety Fair

The Kid’s Health and Safety Fair will be held on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Macey’s. Bike, water and ATV safety will be taught.

Red Cross blood drives

Wells Fargo Tooele branch is sponsoring a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Friday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 204 N. Main St. — Bloodmobile. To schedule your appointment or for more information contact Frankie Harris at 882-0411. Another blood drive is scheduled for Monday, June 15 at the Tooele County Courthouse from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 151 N. Main Street. To schedule an appointment or for more info call Cari Nentwich at 843-3332.

Food drop

The Utah Food Bank is having a food drop on Friday, June 6 at Deseret Peak. Sign ups will begin at 7 a.m. Food will be distributed from 8 a.m. until finished (usually around 10:30 a.m.). Remember your driver’s license. If you have any questions please call Carrie at 843-7667.

Pioneer jubilee

The Pioneer Jubilee will be held Saturday, June 6 at the Tooele Pioneer Museum on Vine Street with food, games, activities and entertainment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the museum open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free tours, demonstrations of lost arts, games and activities and entertainment. BBQ sandwiches or hot dog with a drink are $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.

Softball fundraiser

Tooele girls softball is having a fundraiser selling Scentsy. All sales during the month of May will have a percentage going to the league. For more information or to place an order, come to Tooele City Park or call Kelly Nash at 843-7572 or (801) 564-1343.

Junior Golf Clinics

Oquirrh Hills Golf Course is sponsoring Junior Golf Clinics once again this year. This popular program is for youth ages 8-17. The cost is $45 per session or $80 for two session, and a junior golf shirt is included in the cost. Session one will be held June 15-19 and session two will be held July 6-10. Clinics are held in the morning and there are clinics for boys and clinics for girls. For more information or to sign up talk to the friendly staff at Oquirrh Hills Golf Course (1255 East Vine Street, Tooele) or call 882-4220.

The Hills Junior Golf League

Oquirrh Hills Golf Course is excited to offer The Hills Junior Golf League this summer. The league is for youth ages 8-17. The league tees off on Tuesday mornings beginning June 23. Participants will play nine holes on weekly league, and 18 holes of play for league championship. There is a $25 registration fee (which includes a golf shirt). Each week participants must also pay $5 fee that also includes lunch. For more information or to sign up talk to the friendly staff at Oquirrh Hills Golf Course (1255 East Vine Street, Tooele) or call 882-4220.

Obedience class

KDK9’S Basic Obedience class for all ages of dogs and handlers a six-week class starts June 4 at 5:30 p.m. Classes at Cal Ranch, $85 per dog. One free training lead and rope included. Week one, dog psychology (no dogs, two hour class). Weeks 2–6 learning the basics (one hour class). AKC, CGC testing also available. Proceeds help support KDK9’S Search and Rescue Dogs and the Animal Concepts Foundation both non-profit. For more info and registration call: 435-837-2134.

Pet adoption

Tooele Animal Outreach will be hosting a pet adoption on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wal-Mart in Tooele. We will have a variety of kittens, cats, puppies and dogs looking for a second chance in life. All animals are vaccinated and fixed. If you would like more information regarding this event please contact Trudy at 801-891-4709 or Marci at 435-830-4049.

Grantsville

Grantsville irrigation

The Board has issued one use-or-lose turn to expire on June 15. A total of three regular turns have been issued for the season. We will begin monitoring residential users on Tuesday, June 16. 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 one spot for more than 1 1/2 hours.

Sociable photos

Anyone who would like a copy or copies of individual photos of the honored guests that attended the Old Folks Sociable can contact Maureen Peterson at 801-782-8555 or Jeri Butler at 435-884-6487. These can be purchased for $1 per photo or $2 with a sociable folder.

Miss Grantsville pageant

The 2009 Miss Grantsville Scholarship Pageant will be held July 3 at Grantsville High School. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission: adults $4, senior citizens and students $2. Contestant paperwork is available at Grantsville City Hall and completed paperwork must be turned in by June 11. Questions, please call Grantsville City (Jolene, Kristy, or Jeri) 884-3411 or Teri Critchlow 830-8090.

Stansbury Park

Stansbury Youth Football

Stansbury Youth Football sign-ups will be June 6 from 9 a.m. to noon and June 25 from 7-9 p.m. at the Clubhouse. Bring a copy of birth certificate. Boundaries are the same as the high school boundaries. Call Tiffany at 435-840-8080 with questions. Cost is $185.

Deseret Peak

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

Summer reading

The 2009 Summer Reading Program, with the theme, “Be Creative @ Your Library,” will begin on Thursday, June 11 at 4 p.m. in Grantsville City Hall. Registration forms will be available in the library and on the Bookmobile beginning May 26. Children of all abilities are welcome and the program is free of charge. For more information, call 884-3703.

Rewards for Reading

The Tooele County Bookmobile Library, Grantsville, is participating in the Utah State Fair, “Read and Win Program,” open to children who are between the ages of 6-12 as of Sept. 1, 2009. All children who read 10 books and return their completed Reading Record Forms by July 23 will receive one free gate entry pass to the Fair, one ribbon bookmark, one coupon for a free regular drink, and one coupon for a free ride, both coupons redeemable at the Fair. The Reading Record Forms are available in the library (located in Grantsville City Hall) and on the Bookmobile. For additional information, call 882-3703.

Summer reading

This year’s annual Summer Reading Program theme is “Be Creative at your library.” The Tooele City Library is looking for local artists to display their work during June. We can display some pottery, paintings, drawings, and photography. All artwork must follow specific guidelines. For more information contact the Tooele City Library, 128 West Vine Street, Tooele or call 435-882-2182 ask for Sharon or Malissa.

Photo contest

On June 2 will be the start of our photo contest. Grab your camera and take a snapshot of anything creative, bring it to the library and see if you can win! This contest is for all ages.

Karaoke contest

Join in the fun with our karaoke contest, for ages 13-20, on Thursday, June 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. This week is ’60s music for our venue.

Cartoon class

Learn “How to ….cartoons” on Saturday, June 6 at 3 p.m. A very special class will show some tricks on drawing cartoons and computer animation.

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 or other special events. For more information on these and other library programs, check our Web site tooelecity.org/tcl/library.html, call 435-882-2182, or visit us at 128 West Vine Street, Tooele.

Schools

Yard sale

The Tooele High School cheerleaders are having a yard sale in the THS school parking lot on Saturday, June 14 from 8 a.m. to noon.

THS class of 1999 reunion

Tooele High School class of 1999, our 10 year reunion is fast approaching. It will be on June 19 and 20. 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 yearbooks

I am attempting to assemble full sets of yearbooks from the beginning of Tooele High School through 2009. If you have any yearbooks you do not want, drop them off at one of the following locations: Tooele High School, Pioneer Museum or the Senior Citizens Center. For any questions call Michael Shuler (480) 585-5380.

Stansbury High open house

An open house for Stansbury High School will be held on Friday, June 5 from 3-7 p.m. at 5300 N. Aberdeen Lane, Stansbury Park. The open house will have tours of SHS, games, activities for kids, school apparel for sale, food and drinks for sale, treats, pictures with the mascot and the opportunity to meet with faculty, staff and school leaders.

Summer food service program

The Tooele County School District announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. Free meals will be made available to all children through at 18 starting June 15 and will run until Aug. 14, except for July 24. Breakfast will be served from 8-9 a.m. and lunch from 12-1 p.m. Locations: Harris Elementary, 251 North 1st Street, Tooele and Wendover High School, 110 Wildcat Blvd., Wendover. Meals will be available to adults also, lunch $2.75 and breakfast $1.35. Adults are not permitted to eat off children’s trays.

THS summer school

Tooele High School summer school for 2009 will begin June 15-25. There will be two sessions 8-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students are able to take two classes. The fee is $30 for each class. Payment is due at registration. Register now through the finance office. Call the school for more information 833-1978 or 833-1981.

Relay for Life

Tooele Relay for Life teams will gather at Tooele City Park for an overnight relay against cancer from June 19 at 6 p.m. to June 20 at 8 a.m. Information about how to form a team or become involved in Relay for Life is available from Stephanie Jerez at 882-5532 or online at www.relayforlife.org/tooeleut.

Education

Concealed weapons permit classes

Concealed weapons permit classes for $35 will be held near Stockton June 20, July 11 and Aug. 15. Also a ladies-only pistol orientation (NRA first steps). Call 435-843-7954 for details.

Preeclampsia awareness walk

A preeclampsia awareness walk will be held Saturday, June 6 at 10 a.m. at Tooele Veteran’s Memorial Park for a two-mile walk. Preregister at www.preeclampsia.org.

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 West. Call 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. ESOL students may also come anytime the center is open for Individualized study. Registration is $35 per semester.

Arts

Fridays on Vine: Crescent Super Band

The Crescent Super Band will kick off the Fridays on Vine concert series on Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m. at the Swimming Pool Park (55 N. 200 W.). The Crescent Super Band is frequently hailed as the top band of their type in the world. The band’s high-energy performances celebrate the best of the great American music tradition from swinging standards to funk-laden grooves. In 2008 the band was recognized as the top organization in Arts and Entertainment by Utah’s Best of State. Fridays on Vine are sponsored by the Tooele City Arts Council and will be offered throughout the summer. A full concert listing can be viewed at www.tooelecity.org. For more information please call the Tooele City Arts Council at 843-2142. 

Fridays on Vine: Kerry Christensen

Kerry Christensen will be performing for Fridays on Vine concert series on Friday, June 12, at 7 p.m. at the Swimming Pool Park (55 N. 200 W.). Kerry Christensen is not your typical yodeler. His concerts and events this year will take him to as many as 23 U.S. states and two or three countries. For more information please call the Tooele City Arts Council at 843-2142. 

String players needed

Calling all string players for the eighth annual Pops In the Park Community Orchestra. Rehearsals will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., June 16-25 Veterans Memorial Park. Performance will be June 25. Call 882-5107 or e-mail orchestrawest@gmail.com for more info.

Summer music camp

This week-long camp will include music games, theory, appreciation and history. All musical abilities and backgrounds welcome. The camp will run from June 9-12. Ages 8-12 meet 10-11 a.m. and ages 13 meet from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Registration is $35. Register at Stowe Family Music or call Ryan Frazier at (435) 760-8838.

Arts in the Park

The Tooele City Arts Council is sponsoring Arts in the Park for children 6 years and older this summer. A wide variety of art projects will be offered on Thursdays throughout the summer for only $2 a project. Art in the Park will be held at the Swimming Pool Park. Pre-registration is required. View a complete class listing at www.tooelecity.org. For more information contact Terra at 843-2142 or at terras@tooelecity.org.

4-H craze

Tooele City Parks and Recreation and Tooele County 4-H program are offering CRAZE-Summer Adventures for kids 6 years old and older again this summer. Adventures will be held at the Swimming Pool Park on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Each week will have a new and fun theme. You can choose between morning or afternoon sessions. The cost is $10 per adventure. Pre-registration is required. View a complete class listing at www.tooelecity.org. For more information contact Terra at 843-2142 or at terras@tooelecity.org.

Field trip Fridays

Tooele City Parks and Recreation and Tooele County 4-H program are offering Field Trip Fridays for youth ages 8 years and older on Fridays throughout the summer. Groups will be exploring many new places including Antelope Island, the Clark Planetarium, and more. Field trips will begin at 9 a.m. and the youth will return at 4 p.m. The cost is $25 per field trip. Youth must provide a sack lunch, and everything else is included. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. View a complete class listing at www.tooelecity.org. For more information contact Terra at 843-2142 or at terras@tooelecity.org.

Churches

Bible Baptist revival

Bible Baptist Church located at 286 N. 7th Street, is having a revival June 10-14, with no services on Saturday night, at 7 p.m. nightly. Pastor Tom Moore will be preaching. For more information or for rides call 840-2152.

New hours for Stansbury Baptist

Stansbury Park Baptist Church, which meets in the Stansbury Park Clubhouse, new meeting times are 9 a.m. for all ages Bible study and 10:15 a.m. for worship service.

Single’s dinner

Tooele East Stake will sponsor a single’s adult dinner to be held June 6 at noon at Pine Canyon Church.

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School will be held at Mountain View Baptist Church in Grantsville Monday through Thursday, June 15-18, ages 5 through 13. Program includes Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks, skits, etc. Meeting at 822 E. Main St., Suite H. Time is 6-8 p.m. Conducted by youth from Rocky Ford, Colo.

LDS singles luncheon

Tooele Valley LDS singles luncheon will be held on June 20 at noon at 583 N. 270 East (North Stake). All singles welcome.

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.

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

BBQ benefit

A benefit BBQ will be held on June 6 at 11 a.m. at 920 West 900 S. in Tooele to help support the Ned Gull family. Ned, the sole financial supporter of his wife, daughter and granddaughter suffered a heart attack in April that lead to a brain hemorrhage. The medical bills are mounting and the family needs help. The cost for food and first drink at the BBQ will be $5 for adults, $2.50 for kids. Games will also be available to play for purchase. We would love to see you and your family come out and have a good time.

Law enforcement benefit

Tooele County law enforcement agencies are hosting a trap shoot, gun raffle, and barbecue dinner to benefit 25-year-old Allison Daniels, who is battling a brain tumor. Daniel’s husband is Utah Highway Patrol trooper Roger Daniels. The event will be held June 6 at the Tooele Gun Club. Interested parties can obtain more information and sign up at any law enforcement office. Raffle tickets can also be purchased at an agency office.

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.

Eagles

Friday night steaks

Steaks will be served on Friday, June 5. Steak, halibut and shrimp dinners will be served from 6:30-8:45 p.m. New year with new officers, please come out have a great dinner and support your Aerie and Auxiliary.

Cancer charity function

On Friday, June 12, in conjunction with steak night, there will be a special charity function for cancer. Tooele chairman, Cheryl Barney, and Eagles chairman Barbara Denner, will team up to raise money for breast cancer research. There will be a special raffle with special prizes and Kickin’ Karaoke with Rob Barney. This is a fun night. Please come out and support this special activity.

Groups

Garden tour

USU Master Garden Tour 2009, Saturday June 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., tickets and maps available only on the morning of the tour in Tooele at Speir’s Farm, 392 W. 200 S., or in Grantsville at the Fawson residence, 187 North Waterhole Way (600 East-Booth Street). For more information call (435) 277-2400.

MOMS Club

The MOMS Club of Tooele Valley is hosting an open house on Friday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Elton Park’s purple playground pavilion, 400 North and Broadway in Tooele. Come and meet other moms, find out more about the club and enjoy some snacks and activities. MOMS Club is an international, non-profit, non-denominational support group for mothers. Out local chapter serves mothers from the communities of Lake Point, Erda, Stansbury Park, Grantsville, Tooele and Stockton. For more information contact Chelsea at 801-637-6513 or 843-7138 or tooelemoms@yahoo.com.

AARP forum

On Saturday, June 6, AARP Utah will present two free and informative programs, Staying Sharp and Avoid Becoming a Victim of Fraud at the Tooele Senior Citizens Center, 59 E. Vine, in Tooele from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The forum is free but does require registration. Register now for the forum by calling 1-877-926-8300.

Bereavement group

A bereavement group sponsored by Mountain West Hospice is free to the public and held one time monthly on the third Thursday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (June 18, July 16 and Aug. 13). It will be held at our new location at 1887 N. Aaron Dr., Suite D, Tooele. Call 882-4163 (Irene Ramirez/social worker) with any questions.

Sewing guild

The Tooele sewing guild will be helping with a service project at the Humanitarian Center for our meeting in June. Anyone interested in helping is invited to join us. We will meet at the Extension Office at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10 and then go to the Center. Please call Geri Thomas, 882-3487, if you will be participating.

Help for gardeners

The USU Master Gardeners are available to help with your gardening problems. The “Diagnostic Clinic” is available from 3-6 p.m. every Wednesday through September at the County Extension office, 151 N. Main St., Tooele.

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.

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 to make reservations, call 843-3690. Friday, June 5 Breakfast Buddies at 9 a.m. at Jim’s Restaurant — Dutch treat and RSVP. Wednesday, June 10 — Wellness Supper with dietitian to learn about nutritional needs as you age and cooking for one, RSVP required. Thursday, June 11 — bingo at 5 p.m. in MWMC cafeteria, bring jar of peanut butter to donate to food pantry and $1 for meal. Colorado Rockies trip on Oct. 4-10 for $599 (includes everything but a few lunches) — reserve your spot today!

Grantsville seniors

Health check: nutrition class June 17 at 1 p.m.; foot clinic June 23 at 1:30 p.m.; diabetic class June 25 at 1 p.m. Dutch oven dinner Friday, June 26 at 4 p.m. Meal is free for members, $3 for non-members. Yard sale Friday, June 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.