Tooele

Blood drive

A blood drive will be held July 30 from 3-8 p.m. at the Tooele North Stake building, 583 N. 270 East. The blood you put in the bank today could be pumped back in your arm tomorrow. Please come out and give a boost to our community.

AARP safe driving class

A new one day safe driving class will be held Friday, July 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a free lunch at Mountain West Medical Center. Cost is $14 per person, AARP members $12. Call 843-3690 or 843-3691 to enroll prior to the day of the class. Certificate will be given at end of class.

Settlement Canyon Irrigation

Settlement Canyon Irrigation is now enforcing a no weekend watering restriction. Watering is not allowed starting Friday nights at 6 p.m. until Monday morning 6 a.m. Shareholders are also reminded that there is no residential watering allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. every day. Please call 833-9606 with any questions.

Special Olympics practices

The Tooele County Giants with Special Olympics are starting practice for their fall events. We will be competing in bocce and swimming. Anyone age 8 and older with a physical and/or intellectual disability is invited to join our team. Please call Cheri at 884-3007 for practice dates and times.

Obedience classes

KDK9’S Basic Obedience Class for all ages of dogs and handlers. Six week class starts Aug. 3 at 6-7 p.m. Classes at Cal Ranch, $89 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). 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.

Grantsville

Donner-Reed Pioneer Museum

Grantsville’s Donner-Reed Pioneer Museum is open by appointment for tours during the summer. To schedule an appointment call Claude Parkinson at 884-3767.

Stansbury Park

Craft vendors needed

Craft vendors needed for Stansbury Days on Aug. 15. Please contact Tamra at stansburybooths@gmail.com for more information.

Stansbury Days vendors wanted

Vendors wanted for Stansbury Days on Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please visit www.stansburycommunity.org for information and to fill out the form. E-mail stansburybooths@gmail with any questions or call Nancy at 435-830-9522.

CERT open positions

Stansbury Park CERT has openings for leadership positions. The following positions are open: assistant to the organization’s director; secretary, working directly with the administrative director; assistant to the planning and training coordinator; and battalion coordinators. Go online to www.stansburyparkcert.org under “download” then “SP CERT Management Responsibilities” to read more about these open positions. You can call any one of the directors’ to voice your interest in volunteering. Don Clausen at 435-849-0658, Debbie Clausen at 435-830-5299, Robin Frederickson at 435-224-2481 or e-mail debbie.clausen@stansburyparkcert.org.

Summer library program

The Stansbury Park Community Library is holding its Summer Reading Program “Be Creative” on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. at the Clubhouse. We also have a special story writing group for ages 10 and up on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. We will be writing our own stories in this group. Come for fun, games, treats and great books. More info is now posted on the library door or you can call Jessica (435)843-1918 or Cindy 882-6188.

Entertainment needed

Entertainment is needed for Stansbury Days held on Saturday, Aug. 15. The Stansbury Community Association is booking entertainment for the 35th Annual Stansbury Days Celebration. Please reach out to the board at spcaboard@stansburycommunity.org or Stacey Smith at 435-850-1044 if you or your team, group or club have any interest in performing between the hours of 12:30 and 5 p.m. or if you have any additional questions or to request further information.

Ophir

Ophir Day vendors

Ophir Day celebration will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1. Vendors are needed. If interested, contact Scott at (435) 224-4904.

Deseret Peak

Diving class

Deseret Peak Aquatic Center diving classes. If anyone is interested, call Deseret Peak Aquatic Center at 843-4035.

Tooele County Fair Vendors

Vendor wanted for the Tooele County Fair. We are accepting non-food vendors selling both commercial and homemade items. Visit www.tooelefair.com for an application or call 435-843-4020 for more info. The Tooele County Fair is at the Deseret Peak Complex, July 30- Aug. 1.

Volunteers needed

The County Fair 5K race will be held Saturday, Aug. 1 at 7:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help on race day. Contact Darrin Cook at 849-3074 for more information.

Library

Movies at the library

Aug. 1 is a very special showing of a vampire love story at 3 p.m. Be sure to get your pass. There will be a limited number of seats available. Pass is required to attend.

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

Grantsville Elem. bus routes 2009-10

Some transportation routes may change for Grantsville Elementary students due to recent fire at Grantsville Elementary School. If parents have questions regarding eligibility or routes, please contact Jeff Wyatt, Grantsville Elementary; Mark Brunsdale, Willow Elementary; Keith Davis, Grantsville Jr. High; or Ken Luke, District Office.

THS girls soccer tryouts

Anyone interested in trying out for the Tooele High School girls soccer team, tryouts will be held Aug. 3-6. Tryouts starts at 3 p.m. and go until 5 p.m. Please bring cleats and shinguards. If you have any questions call Coach Palmer at 435-841-1448.

THS registration

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 13, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. New student registration will be Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 a.m. for juniors; Friday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. for sophomores; Friday, Aug. 14 at 8 a.m. for freshmen in the school library. New senior registration will be by appointment. New students can pick up registration packets between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday from the registrar’s office.

Secondary online registration

Online registration for secondary schools will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 8 a.m. Please refer to the letter you receive from your school for further instructions.

Kindergarten registration

Registration will be held on Aug. 11, 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all elementary schools. Kindergarten schedule: Aug. 26 — Kindergarten Tea; Aug. 27 — first day students in class. first grade schedule: Aug. 24-28 — students in class a.m. only (Wednesday schedule).

Stansbury High School registration

Online registration begins at 8 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5 at www.tooelesd.org. In person registration: Tuesday, Aug. 11, 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 12, 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 13, 8-11 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. New students: New students can pick up registration packets starting Monday, July 27 from the registrar’s office between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to begin filling them out. New student registration will be Friday, Aug. 14, freshman from 8-11 a.m. and sophomores and juniors from 1-4 p.m. Seniors are by appointment only.

THS class of ’79 — 30th reunion

Tooele High School’s class of 1979 reunion will be held on Friday, July 31, 4 p.m., family get-together and BBQ. Tooele park pavilion 200 W. Vine Street. Bring your own food and drink. Saturday, Aug. 1 alumn and guest reunion party at Tooele All Star Lanes 1111 N. 200 W. (upstairs) 6 p.m. Dinner and music, cash bar available. $20 per person or $30 per couple. RSVP to Daryn Tanner at 801-879-2310 or apex18@msn.com asap.

THS class of ’84 —25th reunion

Tooele High Class of 1984 is having a reunion on Sept. 25 and 26. Looking for all classmates please call or send a e-mail to Berna at homes@tooelegroup1.com or 435-840-5029 for more information. Come celebrate our 25th reunion with us.

THS class of ’89 — 20th reunion

Attention class of 1989 — our 20th reunion is scheduled for Aug. 7 and 8. Go to www.ths1989.com for details. Only $45 for two great nights full of fun and $79 plus tax for a room at the brand new Marriott Springhill in the International Center. Cut-off date for sign up is July 15. Please contact Holly at holcis@msn.com for any questions or 435-830-8493. 

GHS class of ’79 — 30th reunion

The GHS Class of 1979 is planning a 30th reunion with our classmates. Mark your calendars for Oct. 16 and 17. This is homecoming weekend for GHS. More details will come later, but for now we’re recruiting helpers and we need you. We are in the process of gathering names and addresses of all our classmates. If you would like to help, please contact Ranae Williams Peck at 801-278-0142 or Melodi Millward Gochis at 435-882-2017.

THS class of ‘64 — 45th reunion

On Aug. 14 there will be a social at the Benchmark Village Condominiums Clubhouse. On Aug. 15 a golf tournament at the Links at Overlake and that evening a dinner and social at the Eagle’s Nest. Any classmates that have not received an e-mail or a letter from the committee, please call Nancy at 435-882-4431 or John at 801-564-8845 or Frank at 435-840-0691 for more details.

Johnsen Jr. High School

Clarke N. Johnsen Jr. High School’s registration dates are as follows: Aug. 11 — seventh grade, Aug. 12 — eighth grade, Aug. 13 — new students. The first day of school is Aug. 24. Our summer office hours are: Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon.

TJHS summer hours

Tooele Junior High School’s summer hours at 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. Closed Friday.

TJHS registration for 09-10

Registration for 09-10 school year: Aug. 12 for seventh grade and Aug. 13 for eighth grade. Back-to-school night for Tooele Jr. High parents and students is Thursday, Aug. 20. TJHS Community Council invites all parents to join us at our next meeting on Aug. 20, after back-to-school night. First day of school for seventh grade is Aug. 21, first day for eighth grade is Aug. 24.

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 will run until Aug. 14. 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.

Education

Hunter ed courses

Utah hunter education courses will be held on Aug. 4, 6 and 11-13 on Range 15th all classes are from 6-9 p.m. Range times to be announced. State law requires students to attend all session of the class. All students must got to a hunting license agent/vender and purchase a hunter education voucher for $10 prior to attending a class. Classes are at the Tooele County Health building, 151 N. Main street. For more information call Gene at 882-4767 or Bryan at 882-6795.

Adult religion class

Grantsville West Stake, Adult Religion Class on the Pearl of Great Price taught by Mark C. Hutchins will be held Wednesday nights, 7-8:30 p.m., starting Aug. 5 through Nov. 18, at the Grantsville Seminary building, 156 East Cherry Street. Tuition is $24 or $2.50 per lecture. Make checks payable to BYU Adult Religion Classes. Come a little early on the first night to register before class. Questions call Eric P. Johnsen 884-3306.

Concealed weapons permit classes

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

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.

Summer school hours

Summer school will be held through Sept. 2 on Tuesday and Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. An ESL class will be held Tuesday and Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.

Churches

Adult Regional Conference

Tooele Valley Single Adult Regional Conference sponsored by the Tooele Stake East of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Aug. 27-29 for ages 31 to 131. Speakers include: James Conlee, singer and former Broadway actor; G.G. and David Vandagriff, LDS authors; Chad Hymas and Jennifer James, inspirational speakers; President Kim Halladay, local podiatrist and former Stake president; Steven Kapp Perry, musician, composer and entertainer. Cost of conference is $40. For more information please contact Alana Tompkins at 435-843-0416, Dale Whitehead at 435-882-6688 or T. Cole Snyder at DrColeSnyder@msn.com.

4-H

Mini projects during fair

Come participate in the free Mini 4-H Projects sponsored by Utah State University Extension at Tooele County Fair inside the Deseret Peak Indoor Arena. Projects include: Thursday, July 30, 5:30 p.m. — decorate a cupcake; 6:30 p.m. — faux leather coin purse. Friday, July 31, 11:30 a.m. — Fun Fruit Creatures; 1:30 p.m. — bug magnifying glass. Saturday, Aug. 1, 11:30 a.m. Veggie Sculpture; 1:30 p.m. — Furry Creatures (grow your own garden pet by Master Gardeners); 3:30 p.m. — beaded bracelet.

Fun contests at county fair

Get busy cooking and enter the Healthy Cooking Contest on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. Bring enough to feed 6-12 people and your recipe. On Saturday, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. a Recycle/Reuse Art Contest will be held. All art pieces must be at least 80 percent recycled/reused materials. Bring a description of your art piece and how recycling/reusing was done. Divisions for both contests: adult; youth (13-18); youth (12 and under). Awards for both contests: 1st place $20; 2nd place $10. Questions? Call Darlene with Utah State University Extension at 435-840-4404.

Bring your pets to the fair

Bring your chickens, rabbits or other small animals to the Small Animal Show July 30 and Aug. 1 at the Tooele County Fair. Check in 8 a.m. on July 30 at Deseret Peak near the indoor arena. Animals will be left Friday and Saturday. Great prize money! Open to all ages. Questions? Call Linden with Utah State University Extension at 435-840-2882. Want to bring your dog, cat or turtle to fair? Come join the Utah State University Extension Pet Show on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. Registration/check-in is at 5:30 p.m. at Deseret Peak indoor stage. Open to all ages, adults and youth. Cash prizes. Questions? Call Stephen at 435-840-5564.

Hand washing activity at the fair

Come check out how well you wash your hands. The USU Extension hand washing tent will be set up at the County Fair inside the Deseret Peak indoor arena near the USU Extension booth. The tent will be open Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday 4-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free mini hand clappers and hand sanitizers.

Arts

Singers wanted

The Tooele County Choral Society is having tryouts for the Christmas season on Saturday, Aug. 22. If you are interested in trying out, please contact Denise McCubbins at 224-5032 or e-mail at dmccubbins@yahoo.com to set up a time. The choir meets to practice every Saturday night from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the LDS church on 1000 West Utah Ave. If you would like to join us for our Christmas review to hear the music we will be learning, and see if you would like to join the choir, we are having an open house at 7:30 p.m. that night, Aug. 22. The choir is proud to be sponsored by the Tooele City Arts Council.

‘Tom Sawyer’ volunteers needed

Friends of the Benson Grist Mill Performing Arts Foundation need people age 16 and older to volunteer for backstage help for their musical “Tom Sawyer” Aug. 7, 8 and 10 at the Benson Grist Mill. Needed are ticket takers, ushers, parking attendants and lighting operators. If you are interested in helping on one (or multiple) nights, please call our volunteer coordinator Nancy at 435-843-5661.

Fridays on Vine: Mid-Life Crisis

Mid-Life Crisis will perform at the Fridays on Vine concert series on Friday, July 31 at 7 p.m. at the Swimming Pool Park (55 N. 200 W.). Mid-Life Crisis takes you on a nostalgic trip back in time covering music they were reared on during the decades of the ‘60s and ‘70s. The band’s blend of musicianship and funny and refreshing chemistry with the audience make this Mid-Life Crisis fun for the whole family. Bring your blanket or chairs to enjoy this concert in the park. 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.

Charity

Clothing donations needed

We are looking for donations available for families at the “Back To School Community Closet” on Aug. 8 at Northlake Elementary. The following is needed: infants and toddler sizes newborn through 4T, boys shirts and pants size small to extra large, girls shirts and pants size small to extra large, juniors/womens size shirts and blouses, pants, skirts and dresses, men’s size shirts and pants, coats of all sizes. Deliver all clothing donations to the site of the event on Aug. 7. Donations should be sorted and separated in bags or boxes as specified above. No donations can be accepted at the event site until Aug. 7. For more information please call Karen at 435-830-7953 or 435-843-9955.

Health volunteers needed

The second annual Tooele Children’s Health Connection is fast approaching, and this year is going to be even bigger and better than last year. We need both medical and non-medical volunteers, to assist with everything from registrations to food service to clothing distribution. Volunteer shifts are from 8-10 a.m., 10 a.m. to noon, 12-2 p.m., and 2-4 p.m. Come and help for a couple hours, or for the whole day on Saturday, Aug. 8. We also need assistance with setup on Aug. 7 from 2-8 p.m. The event will be held at Northlake Elementary. If you have any questions please call Relief Services at 435-843-9955 and ask for Ivette or LouAnn. You can also try Karen via cell phone at 435-830-7953. If you have mentioned in the past that you are interested, please call and confirm that we have you on our volunteer list.

Country store donations

Rocky Mountain Care Center requests donations for our Country Store of knick-knacks, jewelry, toiletries, etc. to be used as prizes for resident games. Also, volunteers are needed for a variety of activities to enhance the quality of life for our residents.

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

Saturday night dinners

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

Groups

Sewing guild

The Tooele sewing guild will hold our monthly meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the conference room at the Extension Office. We will be making fleece no slip hanger covers. Anyone interested in sewing is invited to attend. Bring any show and tell and invite a friend. For information about supplies please contact Geri Thomas at 882-3487.

Women in the Outdoors

Women in the Outdoors will be having their annual event Aug. 28-30 at Camp Wapiti in Settlement Canyon. Have fun with classes to learn outdoor skills. For more information call Cleora Evans at 435-830-7802.

NAAWU (aka TAG)

Please join us on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Overlake Kids’ Park Day Care (1835 Aaron Dr.). Dr. Leanne Beale, a pediatrics psychologist, will be joining us to talk about how we as parents need to take care of ourselves as well as our children. Childcare is available for $3 per child. RSVP for childcare to Jenell at jklocke5@msn.com

Emergency 911 Cub Day

Cub Scout Packs in Tooele County, join us for a fun filled day. Meet emergency response units from various organizations that help those in our county. Each will have a fun activity for Cub Scouts. Lunch will be provided and patches while they last. Pre registration is required and a firm deadline of Aug. 7 is in force along with a attendance limit. Cost is $5 per cub scout or leader. Medical forms are required for each person attending. For more information contact Roger Ekins 882-9919. Registration is available at McBeth’s 882-4613.

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.

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, Aug. 5 from noon to 1 p.m. 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. If you are going to be in Salt Lake City and would like to meet with Dino call 801-326-2380 to set up an appointment or for questions that can not wait call 800-827-1000.

Seniors

Tooele seniors

Friday night dinners will resume in September. 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. To make reservations for events, call 843-3690. AARP Safe Driving Course on Friday, July 31, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at MWMC, lunch included, $14 or $12 w/ AARP card. Breakfast Buddies on Friday, Aug. 7 at 9 a.m. at Jim’s Restaurant, Dutch treat. Eighth anniversary/summer picnic on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. at Benson Grist Mill, RSVPs required.

Recovery

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. (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.

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. on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. 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 Wednesday at 11:30 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.