Tooele

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.

THS yearbooks

I am attempting to assemble full sets of Tooele High School yearbooks from the beginning of THS through 2008. If you have any yearbooks you do not want, drop them off at one of the following locations: THS, Pioneer Museum, Tooele Library, Tooele Valley Railroad Museum or the Senior Citizens Center. For any questions call Michael Shuler (602)826-9471.

Cooking lessons

Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 11:30 a.m., at the Tooele Health Building Auditorium. Learn how to make SOS (soups and sauces) mix and Utah quick mix, two pantry staple mixes. Plan on sampling several things made from these mixes. Call USU Extension at 277-2406 by 9 a.m. on Wednesday to RSVP.

Pet adoption event

Tooele Animal Outreach will be holding a pet adoption event at Rockstar Pets, 762 N. Main St., on Saturday, Nov. 1 from noon until 5 p.m. Tooele Animal Outreach in conjunction with Rockstar Pets will have a variety of wonderful pets looking for their forever homes. For information, please contact Marci Wicks at taoadoptions@hotmail.com or 830-4049.

Diabetes support

The Tooele Diabetes support group will be held Nov. 5, 2008, at 3 p.m., at the Tooele Senior Citizens Center. Tooele Mental Health will speak on stress management and all are welcome. Questions call Carol at 843-9787.

Stansbury Park

Library story time

The Stansbury Park Community Library is having a special spooky story time on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 7-9 p.m. at the Stansbury Park Clubhouse. There will be a book fair put on by Usbourne Books, some simple games and spooky stories to enjoy, plus some fun treats. Come enjoy the fun. Call Jessica Johnson 843-1918 for more information.

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.

Dugway

DHS yearbooks

Dugway High School wants to borrow your yearbook. If you have a DHS yearbook from 1961, 1963 or 1978 we would like to borrow it to scan it. If you have a 1957, 1958 or 1959 we are missing some photographs that were removed from the school copies. Shipping is free contact Digidocs, Jill Thomas/Chris Duncan 249-0540.

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.

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.

Copper Canyon council

The community council meeting for Copper Canyon Elementary School will be held on Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. in the library. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend.

Excelsior Academy

Excelsior Academy’s next board meeting will be Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. It will take place at the Pioneer Museum, 47 E. Vine St., Tooele.

Middle Canyon flu shots

Middle Canyon Elementary PTA is participating in a flu shot clinic at the school, 751 E. 1000 North, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $30 and pre-registration is required. Register at www.PTA.org/FluShotClinics. Any Questions call 833-1906. The community is invited.

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. 29, at 6 p.m. for teens and adults.

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.

Revival

On Nov. 10-14, at the Bible Baptist Church, 286 N. Seventh St., Tooele, to hear Evangelist Marshall Warneke. Schedule is 7 p.m. nightly; Sunday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. to noon a pot luck dinner. Program includes inspiring music, fire ball preaching and soul touching testimonies. Free transportation call Pastor Bobby Oliver 882-7462.

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.

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.

Operation Christmas

Operation Christmas applications will begin Nov. 3, 2008. Applications will be taken on site at the Tooele County Support Center, 38 S. Main St., Tooele. The process will begin at 10 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. On the Saturday’s of Nov. 8 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

THS band senior night

The Tooele High School Band is having their friends and family night/senior tribute Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. on the football field. They will be performing their field show “The Last of the Mohicans” for the last time this season. It is free to the public so please come support the band.

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. Also come out and enjoy Monday Night Football, various finger foods available.

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

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.

Friday steaks canceled

Fright night steaks have been canceled on Oct. 31, 2008, for the Halloween Party. Come up and enjoy a buffet dinner and have a great time.

Family night

Diana and Kay will host family night on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008. Pizza dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., with bingo to follow. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for kids 11-and-under. Public invited.

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 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.

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.

Cub Scouts in Spanish

If you are interested in being a part of the only Spanish-speaking Boy Scout Troop in Tooele, we meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m., 1000 North and Broadway. For more information please call 228-0024. All are welcome.

MOMS club

The MOMS Club of Tooele Valley invites all area moms to attend their monthly social. It will be held at the First Baptist Church, 580 S. Main St., Tooele and starts at 10 a.m. Darlene Christensen from the USU Extension will speak to us on preparing turkey. For more information e-mail tooelemoms@yahoo.com or call 843-0452.

Tooele homemakers

The Tooele homemakers will meet Monday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m., in the auditorium of the Tooele Extension/Health Department, 151 N. Main St. We will be making wall hangings. Bring a small bottle of tacky glue and scissors. We will have a thanksgiving pot luck, guests are welcome. Any questions please call Lichi Quinn at 843-1072.

Seniors

Tooele Seniors

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

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. On Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. (Jim’s Restaurant) — breakfast buddies, Dutch treat. On Nov. 17, day trip to Body World 3 Exhibit and Gateway Plaza, $25. Must RSVP for all activities.

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.