Tooele

Caregivers guide classes

The next class will be held Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Tooele Senior Citizens Center located at 59 E. Vine St. The class this month is “Caring for our loved ones with mental illness.” This class will be presented by Valley mental Health. For more information contact Dee Askerlund, RN at 882-4163 or Barb McFarland, C.N.A. at 843-9054.

Settlement irrigation

Settlement Canyon Irrigation Company commends its shareholders for the careful conservation effort put forth this water season. The irrigation water is now off until Spring 2009. Please open and drain your valves to avoid freezing and pipe damage.

Story and craft hour

Every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Tooele Family Center your child will develop the love of reading as you attend our fun story time. Along with the story your child will use their imagination and creativity creating a craft. Located at 66 W. Vine St., Suite #B. For more information call 833-1960.

Art classes

The Tooele City Arts Council is offering community art classes. Classes are being offered in a broad range of mediums, including: Mat and framing, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, clocks, soap making and more. To see a complete class listing for October-December 2008, visit www.tooelecity.org. For information stop by Tooele City Hall, 90 N. Main St., or call 843-2142.

Family history seminar

A family history service day seminar on Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Instructor of the class will be C. Lynn Andersen, accredited genealogist. It will be at the meeting room at Phil’s Glass, 635 N. Main St., Tooele. Please bring donations of non-perishable foods for the food bank.

Wells Fargo blood drive

There will be a blood drive at Wells Fargo, 204 N. Main St., on Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule your appointment or for more information contact Frankie Harris 882-0411.

BSA haunted woods

The haunted woods will be at the Wigwam at the top of Main Street on the turned near the night crawlers sign on Oct. 24-25 from dusk until 10 p.m. Cost is $1 for children over 14 and under 14 is a can of food for the Utah Food Bank. For more information call 849-3146 or 843-1472.

Halloween carnival

Together with youth presents the 17th annual family Halloween carnival. It will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, from 1-4 p.m. at the Dow James Building, 438 W. 400 North, Tooele. There will be food games, fortune telling, and cookie decorating. The cost to attend the carnival is one can of food.

American Red Cross blood drive

We need your blood. The American Red Cross bloodmobile will be in the rear of the Tooele County Courthouse, 47 S. Main, on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call Chris at 843-3321 or e-mail at cholland@co.tooele.ut.us to schedule an appointment.

Tooeleans for Toby Dillon

Toby Dillon is a Tooele resident who is running for Senate District #24, and we need your help. We will be meeting at his home at 308 Caldwell Dr., Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. to get assignments and help pass out literature. We need another Tooele resident in office to represent us. Please help us help Toby.

Grantsville

Irrigation

Grantsville Irrigation Company will be shutting down the system the weekend of Oct. 24, 2008. If you notice any leaks, please contact Lynn at 830-9261. If you are unable to reach Lynn, call Elise at 830-8394.

Halloween carnival

Put your costumes on and join us for our third annual Halloween carnival on Tuesday, Oct. 28. At the Grantsville City Park on Cherry Street. Cost is $2 per person plus a can of food. Anyone with a disability and their family from 10-11 a.m. Public is invited from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stansbury Park

Pumpkin walk

Benson Mill pumpkin walk, “What Do Pumpkins Dream?” will be Oct. 24-25, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pumpkin scene contest, open to schools, organizations, families and individuals, cash awards, entertainment, great food, activities for children, craft vendors, costume and a parade. Call 882-7678 for information. Pumpkins for sale so come on down and get one.

Stockton

Crafters wanted

Crafters wanted to participate in the 10th annual Stockton volunteer department bake sale and craft fair on Nov. 21-22, 2008. Booth rental is $30 for both days. For more information call Nadine West at 840-0162.

Schools

Harris collection

Harris Elementary is still collecting boxtops, soup labels and milk caps for the schools. If you are not supporting a school call Sherry for pick-up at 882-7604, e-mail sharetime76@gmail.com or mail to 315 Birch, Tooele, Utah 84074. There is also a drop box at local stores.

TJHS community council

Tooele Junior High School community council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m., in the THJS Library. All parents of THJS students are invited to attend. AYP will be discussed.

THS community council

A community council meeting for Tooele High School is scheduled for Nov. 12, 2008. The public is invited to the meetings held in the THS library.

Spook alley

West Elementary PTA and School would like to invite you to their first annual Halloween carnival. Oct. 30, 5-7:30 p.m. Come in costume and trick or treat. There’s going be food, games, and activities. Carnival tickets on sale now at school office, 451 W. 300 South, for $.25 each or five for a $1.

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.

Movies at the library

Movies at your Tooele City Library are scheduled for Oct. 22, at 3 p.m. for all ages.

Education

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 $35 per semester. Located at 76 S. 1000 West, call 833-1994. Adult Education classes are for students 18 and over. Tuesday and Wednesday 5-9 p.m.

GED preparation class

The Tooele Adult Education Center is offering a GED preparation class. The class will be held Wednesday’s from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $35. Call 833-1994 for additional information. Summer school, Wednesday 5-7 p.m.

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. Summer school is Tuesday and Wednesday 7-9 p.m.

Free pre-school hour

Bring your child, ages 0-5 years old every Tuesday at 10 a.m. to the Tooele Family Center to enjoy the adventure of learning. Your child will experience a fun hour of stories, songs, activities, and sign language to help your child be prepared for school. Located at 66 W. Vine St., Suite #B. For information call 833-1960.

Churches

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.

United Methodist Church

Tooele United Methodist Church, 78 E. Utah Ave., please join us for Sunday service at 11 a.m. Sermon title: “life of Christ” Scripture: Philippians 1:20-30. Pastor Debi Paulsen, all are welcome.

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.

Annual turkey dinner

Tooele United Methodist Church invites you to the 73rd annual turkey dinner. A modest contribution for a traditional thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. Real mashed potatoes and home made pies. Join us at the Methodist Church (corner of First North and First East) from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8. Take outs too.

Charity

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. 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.

Food bank distribution

The Utah Food Bank will have a food drop on Nov. 7, at 8 a.m. at Deseret Peak. Food will be distributed until it is gone or until 10 a.m. There are no sign-ups after 9:30 a.m. unless you are already in line. Please do not show up for food until 7 a.m. For questions call Carrie at 843-7667.

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.

Hospice volunteers

You can play a critical role improving the quality of life for those on their “end of life” journey. Volunteers provide care to patients and families in the comfort of the patient’s home. Volunteers hold hands, bake cakes, share life stories and support caregivers. We invite you to join the Community Nursing Services hospice. Call 882-3913.

Veteran clothing drive

Department of Workforce Services is hosting a winter clothing drive for homeless veterans. Donations will be distributed to Veterans at the annual Veteran’s stand down in November. Drop off donations at Tooele’s DWS, 305 N. Main St., Suite 100, Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call Lynn Gehring 833-7384, for more information.

Serving those in need

Volunteers are needed to help people in need on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Tooele Valley Rotary and Kiwanis clubs are organizing dinners both days at the Tooele County Senior Center. Short shifts of 2-4 hours are available. Please contact Trent Colvin with your contact information. Call 884-6930 or e-mail trentcolvin@yahoo.com.

Collecting items for children

Young American Stateswoman association is conducting a donation drive to collect items for children in Guatemala. Please donate any shoes, clothing or toys that are new or that are in good condition at the Grantsville or Tooele Libraries, or at the office of Tooele Family Chiropractic, 300 S. Main #2. Donations to be in before Friday, Oct. 10 at noon.

4H mentoring

4H mentoring is looking for adult mentors. We need people who are over 18 and able to pass a background check, willing to spend one hour a week with a youth in our community, and want to make a difference in the life of a youth. If interested call Reine Baker 882-4639 or the local 4H office 277-2400.

Music

Grantsville FFA concert

Will present the Bar J Wranglers from Jackson Hole, Wyo., on Thursday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 22. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Hale Oil, Circle K or Liddiard Home Furnishings for $15.

Oborn benefit concert

A concert on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at 7 p.m., in the THS Auditorium. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Brent Oborn family who lost their father in a tragic automobile accident just recently, and are facing very difficult financial times. We are asking for a donation of $5 per person or $15 per family.

Moose Lodge

Saturday night dinners

Saturday night rib-eye steak and salmon dinners. Members get a free dinner in their birthday month. Come out and join us for lots of fun. Smoke free environment for members and their guest.

Elks Lodge

Murder mystery dinner

On Friday, Nov. 14, we will be holding a murder mystery dinner to raise funds for the Children’s Justice Center. Prime rib dinner will be served along with a show hosted by Hunt Mysteries. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 person.

Eagles

Auxiliary state visitation

The Tooele Auxiliary #164 will host the Utah State Auxiliary Sisters from across the state on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at 7 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., with meeting to follow at 8 p.m. All sisters are invited to attend and state project, X-mas box house, raffle items are needed.

Halloween party

The Aerie and Auxiliary will have a Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, and Ron Hutchins will play and entertain. A buffet dinner will be available from 7-10 p.m., at a cost of $5 per person. A jackpot costume judging will be at 9 p.m., with first, second and third prizes given.

Groups

Food allergies

Tooele County chapter meets every second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Tooele City Library, 128 W. Vine St. Join us in sharing ideas, recipes or just come to gain support and learn from others you will meet here in similar situations as yourself. E-mail any questions to tooeleco@utahfoodallergy.org or visit www.utahfoodallergy.org.

Kiwanis meetings

Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at noon at Tracks, 1641 N. Main St., Tooele. Contact John Brown at 843-0711.

MOMS club

The MOMS club of Tooele Valley is holding it’s fall open house Thursday, Oct. 23, 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the USU Extension office, 151 N. Main St., Tooele. MOMS Club is a non-profit support group for moms. For more information on MOMS Club please e-mail tooelemoms@yahoo.com or call 843-0452.

Farm Bureau meeting

Tooele County Farm Bureau will hold their annual business meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Extension Office on Main Street in Tooele. All Farm Bureau members are invited to attend.

Back country horsemen

The October meeting of the West Desert Back Country Horsemen will be held on Oct. 27, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Tooele County Courthouse. We will discuss plans for upcoming rides. Please remember the Pass Canyon ride is Nov. 1. If you have questions, please contact Linda Bean, (801)244-1359, or Carol Nudell, 833-9085.

Meet the Democrats

The Tooele Senior Center will be hosting a “Meet the Candidates” Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, from 4-5:30 p.m. There will be a brief presentation with a question and answer period following. Hope to see you there.

Seniors

Tooele Seniors

Friday night entertainment on Oct. 24 at 5:30 p.m. with Gary Swan. Friday nigh dancing on Oct. 24 from 6-8 p.m. with Wade Matthews. Lunch on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. Breakfast on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Dinner on Friday from 4-5:30 p.m.

Grantsville Senior Center

Foot clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 28, call 882-2870, extension 125 or 126. Trip to Jackpot, Nev., cost is $149, lunch in Twin Falls, Idaho, sightseeing and money back. Reserve your seat now. Only 20 seats available.

Senior circle

Senior circle is for those 50 and older and costs $15 per year. For more information call 843-3690. Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. (MWMC) — birthday bingo ($3 and wear costume if you wish) RSVP’s required, day trip Nov. 17 to Body Worlds 3 Exhibit/Gateway Mall, $25.

Flu vaccinations

There will be flu vaccines at the Tooele Senior Citizens Center starting now. Cost is $25 if you don’t have Medicare. Call 882-2870 extension 121 to make an appointment.

Recovery

Kick drug habits

LDS Family Services addiction recovery meetings are Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 1030 S. 900 W., room 118, Tooele. Enter on the north side of the chapel. The Erda meeting has been discontinued.

Al-anon meeting

An Al-anon meeting will be held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., 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.

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.

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 7 p.m., at 565 W. 900 South. Call Jan at 843-4347 for more information.

Youth tobacco cessation

Ending Nicotine dependence class for youth ages 12-18 will begin Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 3:45-5:45 p.m. at the Tooele County Health Department. This class is offered free of charge by the Tooele County School District. Class attendance is confidential. Parent permission is required. For more information contact Gayle Parker at 833-1900.