Tooele

Blood drive

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Thursday, April 8 in the auditorium of the Tooele County Health Department, 151 North Main Street, Tooele, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations are needed and walk-ins are welcome. Contact Tina (435)277-2460 with any questions.

Food drop

The Utah Food Bank will hold the next drop on Friday, April 9 at Deseret Peak Complex. Sign-ups will start at 7 a.m. Only those in line before 10:30 a.m. will be signed up. The volunteer workers must have the food distributed so the site can be cleaned and cleared by noon. Carpooling is encouraged, especially for those who have no other transportation. Just remember to bring picture ID indicating that carpoolers live at separate addresses. If you have questions, please call Barbara at 882-3898. We look forward to seeing all of you there.

Mother’s Day boutique

We are hosting a Mother’s Day bouquet at the Dow James building April 17. We are looking for crafters and vendors to participate, also local talents to perform for us. If you would like to spotlight your business we have an area to do that. Contact Cassi at 830-7210 or Teri at 830-4050 for more information.

Reef tour

The Wasatch Marine Aquarium Society is hosting an aquarium tour on Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the homes of society members. This is for people who would like to see a living coral reef and learn about the animals housed in them, and how to setup and care for their own. Anyone with questions should call Steve at 830-8855 or via e-mail at info@mountainwestmarine.com.

Dental health fair

Free oral cancer, xerostomia (dry mouth), and gingivitis screenings. Educational booths and activities for the whole community. A children’s “plaque attack” corner. Drawings for Sonicare, Water Pik, Snoreguard, Bleach Trays, and more. Free samples and pamphlets. Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 263 Country Club (on the corner of SR-36 and Village Blvd.) in Stansbury Park. Questions? Call 882-2850.

The Federal Application Process

The Tooele Employment Center will be hosting a Resumix - the Federal Application Process workshop to assist job seekers applying for federal job announcements. The next scheduled workshop is on Tuesday, April 13 at either 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Space is limited so call the Tooele Employment Center at (435) 833-7323 to reserve your spot today.

Earth Day event

Green Box Recycling is celebrating Earth Day on April 22. We are inviting all people and businesses that have a green focus to participate. The event will cover recycling techniques and tips, adoption of troubled illegal dumping areas, arranging recycling drop off areas for Lake Point, Grantsville, Stockton and Rush Valley. All information gathered that day will be used in the Tooele County Recycling Guide’s first edition. While supplies last, everyone who shows up will receive a seedling. For more information call Green Box Recycling at 882-2222 or visit them online at greenboxrecylcing.com. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Car/bike show, pet adoption

A BACA free car and bike show will be held May 15, registration starts at 10 a.m. There will also be a mega super pet adoption from noon to 5 p.m. at Rockstar Pets parking lot, 762 N. Main. For more information call 882-6333.

Grantsville

Grantsville Irrigation

Grantsville Irrigation will begin pressurizing the system on April 1. Please make sure all valves are closed. The anticipated turn on date is April 12. One use-or-lose turn and one regular turn have been issued to agricultural users. Please contact the office at 884-3451 if you notice any leaks.

Library

Movies at the library

This week our “Movies @ your Tooele City Library” is scheduled on the following day: Wednesday, April 7 at 3 p.m. will be a “Food Flying Fun” animated film. This movie is rated PG. Get your free ticket at the Tooele City Library.

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library bookstore has received several boxes of books which have been “weeded” from the Tooele City Library shelves. Most of them are non-fiction, and there are many biographies, historical collections, etc. We will be selling these books for 50 cents each for the next two weeks. Please come and add to your own library with these special books at this special price.

Volunteers needed

We would appreciate any volunteers who would like to read during story time. Please contact Malissa or Sharon at the Tooele City Library 435-882-2182 if you would like to volunteer.

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

USU Alumni

USU Alumni of Tooele County will meet on Thursday, April 8, 7-8:30 p.m., at Room 157, Tooele Regional Campus, 1021 West Vine Street. We will hold elections and plan fun activities. Come meet fellow Aggies! For more information, call Jewel Allen at 884-6527.

TJHS community council

Tooele Junior High School community council will be held April 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the TJHS library. Also, the May community council meeting has changed to May 13. Please mark your calendar. All interested parents are invited to attend. We will be holding elections for our 2010-11 school year at the May meeting.

THS community council

All parents of students at Tooele High School are invited to the community council meeting held at the library on April 14 at 7 p.m. For further information please contact Bill Gochis or Jerry Hansen at 833-1978.

SHS Stallionettes

Stallionette end of year show is April 9 at 7 p.m. in SHS theater. Tickets can be bought at finance office or night of show for $5. Stallionette 2010-11 try-outs April 12-15 at 3:30 p.m. Check out our blog spot at http://stallionettes.blogspot.com.

THS softball clinic

Tooele High School’s 2nd annual softball clinic will be held April 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clinic participants will receive instruction on hitting, pitching, fielding and base running. Cost for this year’s clinic is $40. Lunch, snacks and a T-shirt for all clinic participants. Deadline for applications is April 8. For more information contact Patty Konen at 882-2402 or Mike Mendenhall at 840-3340.

SHS updates

Community Council will holding the next meeting on April 7 at 7 p.m. in the Stansbury library. Due to the upcoming spring break, report cards for third term will be handed out to the students when they return to school on Monday, April 5. So parents watch for them to be brought home on Monday. Promenade practice for those juniors involved will resume April 6 at 7 p.m.

Kindergarten registration

Kindergarten registration for fall 2010 enrollment is currently being held at all elementary schools through the end of May 2010. Each child entering kindergarten must have a prescreening assessment. This assessment will be scheduled by your school prior to the end of this school year. It is important to have your child registered to receive an assessment time. To be eligible to enter kindergarten, your child must be at least 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2010. 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.

SHS promenade practice

Promenade practice for juniors will run April 6-8, 13-15 from 7-9 p.m. in the gym. Promenade is couples choice not girls choice this year. Prom is held this year on Friday, April 16 at the Capitol Rotunda.

SHS no grade make up

No grade make up sessions are held Monday through Thursday at 2:20 p.m. in either room 139 or 143, for third term grades only. Prepay $3 per session in the finance office. It takes two sessions to clear one absence.

Catholic school registration

St. Marguerite Catholic School is now accepting registration for the new 2010-2011 school year. New students should contact the school office at 882-0081, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Information is also available on our Web site www.stmargschool.org.

Kindergarten registration

Is your child ready for kindergarten, but not old enough? St. Marguerite Catholic School is accepting registrations for the new 2010-2011 school year for pre/k 5 year old class. The only requirement is that your child is 5 years of age on or before Jan. 1. If interested please come by the school office or call 435-882-0081.

Education

Early Head Start

Early Head Start is a free program for low income families with pregnant women or children birth to 3 years old. We offer comprehensive child development and family support services with weekly home visits focusing on family, parenting, goal setting with strategies to reach these goals DDI Vantage Early Head Start program is offered in Tooele City and Grantsville. A sign-up will be held on April 8 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Tooele City Library. Call 435-841-1380 for more information or to sign up.

Adult education

Get your high school diploma this year. All classes required for a high school diploma, adult basic education, GED preparation and English as a second language are available. Register now to graduate — just $50 per semester. Located at 76 S. 1000 W., Call 833-1994. Adult education classes are for students 18 and over.

Take GED

The GED test will be given on April 13, starting at 8 a.m. Please Contact Andrea at 833-1994 by April 9. Pre-registration is required.

Gain computer skills

The Tooele Adult Education Center is offering a beginning class in Microsoft Word XP, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Windows. The class will be at the Tooele Adult Education Center on Tuesday and Wednesday nights for five weeks beginning Tuesday, April 6, ending May 12, from 6-9 p.m. Adults currently enrolled at the education center pay $30. Community participants pay $60. Seniors, 55 and over pay $55. Call 833-1994. Pre registration required.

English as a 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 $50 per semester. Call 833-1994.

Kindergarten readiness workshop

This Tooele Family Center-PIRC is offering a free six-week workshop for both parent and child. Your child will participate in a preschool introducing skills that are needed for kindergarten while you participate in a class that will give you tips and ideas of how to make your child’s education years successful. Your child must be 4 years old and beginning kindergarten in September. Please call the center for more details and to sign-up. Phone # 833-1978 ext. 2127 or ext. 2010. We’re located at 301 W. Vine St. Bldg. #11 (right behind Tooele High School).

Story & Craft Hour

Join us every Monday at 10 a.m. at the Tooele Family Center as we enjoy the adventures of books and make fun crafts! For more info. call 833-1978 ext. 2127 or ext. 2010. We’re located at 301 W. Vine St., Bldg. #11 (right behind Tooele High School).

Ready, Set, School! Preschool Hour

Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. the Tooele Family Center has a fun activity hour learning, singing, and creating! This class is for all children 0-5 years old. Please come and enjoy the fun! For more info. call 833-1978 ext. 2127 or ext. 2010. We’re located at 301 W. Vine St., Bldg. #11 (right behind Tooele High School).

Arts

Community art classes

The Tooele City Arts Council is sponsoring a variety of community art classes. A new schedule for March and April classes is now posted on our Web site at www.tooelecity.org. Upcoming classes include watercolor painting, child/parent drawing, woodworking, and many more. Please pre-register for any class at Tooele City Hall (90 North Main Street). For more information please call 435-843-2142. 

Scrapbooking Free-For-All

The Tooele City Arts Council is sponsoring a Scrapbooking Free-For-All on Friday, April 14 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Dow James Building (438 West 400 North). The event is free. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please contact the Tooele City Arts Council at 843-212 or at terras@tooelecity.org. The event will feature demonstrations and mini classes for little to no cost. Please check our Web site at www.tooelecity.org to view a class schedule.

Summer craft workshop

The Tooele City Arts Council and the Arts and Craft Center at the Depot are sponsoring the Spring Into Summer Craft Workshop for Adults on Friday, April 23 from 2- 8 p.m. The craft workshop will be held at the Arts and Craft Building at Tooele Army Depot. There are over 20 different projects to choose from. If you want to do a specific project please pre-register at Tooele City Hall (90 N. Main) by Friday, April 16 at 5 p.m. To see a list of projects please visit our Web site at www.tooelecity.org to view a full class listing or stop by Tooele City Hall to see the actual projects. For more information please contact the Tooele City Arts Council at 843-2142 or at terras@tooelecity.org.

Parent and child craft workshop

The Tooele City Arts Council and the Arts and Craft Center at the Depot are sponsoring the Parent and Child Spring Into Summer Craft workshop on Saturday, April 24 from 9-10:30 a.m. The craft workshop will be held at the Arts and Craft Building at Tooele Army Depot. Children of all ages are welcome to register for one our fun projects. If you want to do a specific project please pre-register at Tooele City Hall (90 N. Main) by Friday, April 16 at 5 p.m. To see a list of projects please visit our website at www.tooelecity.org to view a full class listing or stop by Tooele City Hall to see the actual projects. For more information please contact the Tooele City Arts Council at 843-2142 or at terras@tooelecity.org.

Churches

Council of Catholic Women

St. Marguerite’s Council of Catholic Women will be having their monthly breakfast this Sunday, April 11 after the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. mass. Please come join us for a hearty breakfast.

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.

Save the date

Save the date fundraiser event will be held Saturday, May 22. Four-person golf scramble at Oquirrh Hills GC. Proceeds to help St. Marguerite’s new Catholic school. For additional information, please contact: Diane McArthur - 801-231-9707 or Jo Bevan at 435-850-9511.

Pulled pork and dessert contest

A pulled pork and dessert contest will be held April 10 from 5-7 p.m. At the Tooele United Methodist Church 78 E. Utah Ave. (200 N). Stop by to taste the entries and vote for a winner. Cost adults $5, senior/child under 12, $3. You can vote for your favorite entry for $1 and receive sandwich, chips and drink. $1 and receive a dessert. To enter contest pork $10 fee and bring 10 # of pork, dessert $5 fee and dessert to serve. Info call Tippi 435-841-7616.

Moose Lodge

Appreciation Dinner

The Lodge is having a member appreciation dinner and dance on Saturday, April 24. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. with Old Man Garage Band playing from 7-11 p.m. Free to members and their guests.

Daily Lunch

Daily lunch available for members and guests. The Lodge has a great lunch menu, come up and try it out!

Saturday night dinners

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

Elks

Charity luncheon

The Tooele Ladies of Elks will be hosting their annual charity luncheon on Saturday, April 10 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the lodge. This year’s theme is Rock Around the Clock. Cost is $10. Entertainment by Wendy and David Waller. For more information call 882-1298.

Eagles

Friday night steaks

On Friday, April 9 steak, shrimp, halibut and chicken dinners will be served from 6:30-8:45 p.m. Please come up and support your Aerie and Auxiliary. Members and guests invited.

Family night

Family night will be held on Saturday, April 10. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. with bingo to follow. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 11-years and under. Public is invited. Bring the family and have a fun evening.

Live music

The Bad Weather Band will be at the Eagles playing downstairs on Saturday, April 10. Come out, enjoy the music and dance to the Western band.

Groups

N.A.R.F.E. meeting

The Tooele Chapter #1253 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will hold our April meeting in the Tooele Pioneer Museum, lower floor, at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 9. Special guests will be Lee and Jo Newman of Lubbock, Texas who will bring us important information on fire safety that could save your home, your furnishings — or a life. Plans for next month’s state federation convention also on agenda. Come and bring a guest, visitors are always welcome. For more information call Hal Webster at 882-5331 or Marla Ramey at 882-3876.

Historical society

The Tooele County Historical Society will feature Mark Welsh as a presenter for our April 13 meeting at 7 p.m. He will discuss the Utah War - The Mormon Connection. Our meeting will be in the Pioneer Museum at 47 E. Vine St., at the back entrance. Members and guests welcome. If you would like to become a member the dues are $5 a year.

Highway sign

The Tooele County Historical Society has recently made a loan agreement with the Utah State Historical Society to display an Old Lincoln Highway sign that was on the border of Utah and Nevada. This unique sign is on display at the Pioneer Museum and can be seen right after our meeting on April 13 at 7 p.m.

Books available

Tooele County Historical Society’s books will be available for purchase at our April 13 meeting. “The History of Tooele County Volume II” is $25 and “The Mining, Smelting and Railroading in Tooele” is $15 and we have eight note cards depicting four different pioneer buildings for $4. These make great gifts for your family or friends. Contact Alice Dale 882-1612.

Historical donations

Tooele County Historical Society would like members of the community who have any family or personal histories, photographs, books, brochures, DVDs, VHS tapes or newspaper articles that you would like to donate to our organization, please call us. We are also looking for books, newspaper articles, photos, brochures or any history that pertains to the Tooele County area. If you would like to donate them to our organization, or if you would like us to make a copy for the society, please call Alice Dale at 882-1612.

Sewing guild

The Tooele group of the American Sewing Guild will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 14 in the conference room at the Extension office beginning at 9 a.m. We will be sewing fleece hats and mittens for the Kiwanis organization. This is a good opportunity to help those in need. The items will be cut out when we get there so all we need to do is bring a sewing machine, white thread, pins and scissors to cut thread. Any color thread needed will be provided. Bring any show ad tell you have, ideas for future meetings and invite a friend to come with you. Any questions call Geri Thomas 882-3487.

Hunter ed courses

Utah hunter education courses for 2010 will be held April 13, 15, 20-22 at Range 16th. All classes are 6-9 p.m., range times to be announced. State law requires all students to attend all sessions of class. Classes will be held at the Tooele County Health building, 151 N. Main Street. For more information call Gene at 822-4767 or Bryan at 882-6795.

Interventions that work

On Tuesday, April 6 from 7-9 p.m. there will be a behavior class “Interventions that Work.” This will be presented by Marian Hunt M.Ed and will be at the Kids Park in Overlake. There is no cost for this class and childcare is provided for $3 a child. All sessions are open to caregivers of people with disabilities, parents, direct care staff, teachers, classroom assistants, support coordinators, and those interested in learning more about behavior management.

Music Teachers Association

The Tooele chapter of the Utah Music Teachers Association invites all interested community members, all music instructors, and all Michael R. Hicks fans to join us at Tooele’s Stowe Recital Hall in the downtown Merc Plaza on Thursday, April 8 at 9:30 a.m. Michael Hicks, a world famous Utah composer, arranger, speaker, and new-age pianist will be the presenter/speaker at our monthly chapter meeting. Jon Schmidt, another famous Utah composer and musician said of Michael that he “has established himself firmly as a ‘player’ in the big league of instrumental music.” If you have questions you can contact Shelle at 882-9620 or Kim at 884-9224.

Master Gardener Arbor Day

The Master Gardeners are in the process of planning their annual Arbor Day tree planting ceremony and need information about the mayors they plan to honor. They have been planting several trees each Arbor Day in honor of the past mayors of Tooele City. This year they would like to honor three more mayors. These honorees will be Henry Smith, 1926-1927, J.D. DeLaMare, 1932-1933, and J. Alex Bevan, 1934-1935. The ceremony will take place on Friday, April 23. If there is anyone who has information about any one of these mayors or is a relative, would they please call Barbara Barlow at 882-0006 as soon as possible.

Looking for volunteer Scouts

We are looking for young men who would serve as patrol leaders for the weekend activity and help Webelos and their parents have a positive scouting experience. If you are a registered Boy Scout age 14 or older and would like to volunteer you time to help staff the Webelos Outdoor Activity, May 7-8, please contact Roger Ekins 882-9919 to schedule an interview.

Webelos activity May 7-8

This is a parent/Webelos activity. Go to www.deseretpeakcubscouting.com to the events page for more information. Registration has begun and the deadline is April 24 and will be enforced. If you have further questions contact Roger or Michelle 882-9919.

Baloo training

Basic adult leader outdoor orientation is April 17. This is a training geared to give you ideas for getting your Cub Scouts and Webelos outdoors. Cost is $10 and includes lunch. For more information call Debby 882-2727 or Michelle 882-9919. Deadline to register is April 10 and can be done at the April Roundtable or with Geraldine McBeth 882-4613.

Boys & Girls Club

A summer camp for the Boys & Girls Club for youth ages 6-12 will be held for 11 weeks from June 7 through Aug. 20. Interested, call 843-5719 or 224-9300, space is limited. Weekly rate is $70, daily rate is $28. Early summer special: pay in full by May 30 and get one week free. The camp will be held at the Tooele Teen Center, 102 N. 7th Street from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and at the Dow James Building from 2:30-5:30 p.m. We provide transportation to the open reception site.

Kiwanis meetings

Kiwanis meets at Sostanza, 29 S. Main St., Tooele, every Tuesday at noon for a luncheon. Contact Sandy Critchlow at 830-6657 or Mike Fields 840-4604 to become a member. Kiwanis is dedicated to help the children.

Seniors

Safe driving class

AARP safe driving class sponsored by Mountain West Medical Center Senior Circle will be held on Friday, April 23 at MWMC. The class will run from 9-11:30 a.m., with lunch 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. furnished by MWMC Senior Circle. Class resumes form 12:30- 2:30 p.m. The cost is $14 with a certificate issued at the end of the class that may get you a discount on your insurance for three years. All participants must sign up prior to the day of the class. AARP members will receive a $2 discount on showing a current AARP card. Call 843-3690 or 843-3691 for more information and to sign up.

Alzheimer’s caregivers

A support group for Alzheimer’s caregivers is open to anyone caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia (memory issues). Learn about the disease. Get/share ideas. Discuss experiences with others. Next meeting is Tuesday, April 20 from 2:30-3:30 p.m., Tooele Senior Citizen’s Center, 59 E. Vine Street, Tooele. Sponsored by Tooele County Aging Services, call Frank at 843-4107 (to participate) and Alzheimer’s Association - Utah Chapter (AAUC), 800-272-3900 (for information).

Program openings

Tooele County Aging has openings in an alternative, income-based program designed to help seniors remain independent. CNAs help keep them in their homes safely, provide personal care, do house keeping and run errands. If interested please contact Jolene Shields at 843-4104 or 4105.

Tooele seniors

The center can be reached at 843-4110 and is for the enjoyment of all senior citizens 55 years and up. For more information call 843-4110. Friday night entertainment, 5:30 p.m.: April 9 Lisa Chevalier; April 16 Jennie Steele; April 23 no entertainment; April 30 Christy Roberts. Friday night dancing, 6-8 p.m.: April 9 Tim Holwig; April 16 Wayne Jones; April 23 Tim Bates; April 30 Ted Hawkins. For “health” sake: hearing April 7, 9 a.m.; foot/manicure clinic April 13, 1:30 p.m.; Wendover foot clinic, April 14, 11 a.m.; blood pressure, April 7 and 21, 2 p.m.; nutrition cooking class April 21, 1:30 p.m.; big bands exercise class, April 20, 11 a.m. Senior lifestyles April 13, 11 a.m. on medications and over the counter drugs sponsored by Harmony Home Health and Hospice. AARP safe driving class April 23 at 9 a.m. Cost is $14.

Grantsville seniors

The Grantsville Senior Citizen’s Center can be reached at 884-3446. Birthday dinner April 30 at 4 p.m. with Wayne Jones. Jackpot/Wndover, April 20-22. Tuacahn June 12-17 to see “Cats” and “Tarzan.” Info about radiation and its risks presented by Blaine Howard on April 7 at 11 a.m. Senior lifestyles April 13 at 1 p.m. Health clinic: blood pressure every Thursday at 11 a.m.; foot clinic April 27, 1:30 p.m. by appointment only; big band workout, sit-n-dance class April 19 at 11 a.m.

Senior Circle

Join the Circle! Age 50 and over. Cost $15 single, $27 couple per year. To make reservations for activities, call 843-3690. Senior exercise class meets Mondays, 2 p.m. at MWMC. Stretching, toning, chair exercises, etc. Free for members. Water aerobics meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., cost is $2 per session for members. Lunch Bunch on Friday, April 9 at 11:30 a.m., meet at the Thai House, Dutch treat. Wellness Supper on Wednesday, April 14 at 5 p.m., MWMC classrooms, Irene Ramirez will discuss long range planning.

Recovery

Bereavement support group

Bereavement support group will run from April 1 to May 27 (except April 15). Time: 7-9 p.m. at Mountain West Home Health and Hospice, 1887 N. Aaron Drive, Suite D, Tooele. Free to the public. call 882-4163 for information. Facilitated by Irene Ramirez, social worker/bereavement coordinator.