Tooele

Blood drive

The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be Monday, Aug. 2 in the rear of the County Building, 47 S. Main. It will be in the Bloodmobile. For an appointment, please contact Chris at 843-3321 or cholland@co.tooele.ut.us.

Settlement Canyon Irrigation

Settlement Canyon Irrigation Board of Directors thanks shareholders for their efforts in conserving water. Due to reservoir levels shareholders are asked to not water between Thursday 7 p.m. until Monday 7 a.m. Anyone watering during restricted hours may be subject to losing watering privileges. Questions call 833-9606, e-mail settlementcanyon@live.com, or check settlementcanyon.blogspot.com.

Food drop

The Utah Food Bank will hold the next drop on Friday, Aug. 6 at Deseret Peak Complex. Sign-ups will start at 7 a.m. and will continue until 10:30 a.m. or until all the food is distributed, whichever comes first. If we have to close sign-ups earlier than 10:30, all those already in line and signed up will be served. We keep a running tally of sign-ups to make sure we have enough so please come early. Remember, we volunteers have to get the site clean and cleared before we leave. Carpooling is encouraged, especially for those who have no other transportation. Just remember to bring picture ID indicating that carpoolers live at separate addresses. Questions, call Barbara at 882-3898.

Grantsville

Food preserving workshop

Grantsville West Stake Center Pavilion at 115 W. Cherry Street, Saturday, July 31 from 1-4 p.m. Various demonstrations on preserving food such as dry pack canning, meat preservation, freeze dried foods, wheat demo, freezer jam, pressure canning etc. For more information contact Ray or Coralee Riding at 884-3217.

Grantsville Irrigation

Grantsville Irrigation has issued a total of three regular turns to agricultural users. Metered users are allotted 250,000 gallons per share. If you exceed your allotment a penalty will be assessed based on the amount of overage. If you notice any leaks or abuse please contact the office at 884-3451.

Stansbury Park

Stansbury CERT

Stansbury Park CERT will have their first disaster simulation drill for all CERT trained citizens in Stansbury Park, Lake Point, and Erda on Aug. 7 at 9 a.m. at the Porter Way Church on 57 W. Porter Way in Stansbury. Plan on attending and please see www.stansburyparkcert.org for more details. We also need volunteers to act as victims if interested please call Robin Frederickson 882-4608.

Water aerobics

The Stansbury Park Swimming Pool now offers water aerobics Monday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. It is $2.50 for Stansbury residents and $3.25 for non residents.

Stansbury Days

Vendors needed for Stansbury Days, Aug. 21. If you are interested please find all of the details at www.stansburycommunity.org for an application. If you have any additional questions, you may e-mail Tamra at stansburybooths@gmail.com. Entertainment is also needed. If you or your group/team are interested in performing at Stansbury Days please send an e-mail to Stacey Smith at harleysmithslc@gmail.com.

Stockton

Dutch oven cook off

Dutch Oven cook off, sanctioned by IDOS, Aug. 28 at Stockton Days, Stockton Ball Park. Setup will begin 8 a.m. and judging at 2 p.m. IDOS rules and regulations will be followed. Two-member teams are required. Registration deadline is July 30. E-mail triplew73@yahoo.com for a registration packet.

5K run

Stockton Days first 5K run will be Aug. 28. Sign in begins at 6:30 a.m., the run begins at 7 a.m. Run will conclude at Stockton Ball Park with a flag raising ceremony and annual fireman’s fundraiser breakfast. 5K run entry fee $15. Fee includes visor, water, snacks, and end-of-race mini massage. Pre-register by Aug. 15. Call Lori at (801)455-7674.

Stockton Days

Stockton Days will kick off Friday, Aug. 28 with a 5K Run/Walk and flag raising ceremony. Contact Lorri at 801-455-7674 to register. Followed by an early fundraiser breakfast, sponsored by the Stockton Fire Dept. Cost is $5 per person, or $20 per family. The family carnival begins at 10 a.m. The Little Mr. and Miss Stockton Pageant will begin at 1 p.m., followed by the traditional Bingo game at 3 p.m. Dance lesson, raffle drawing, auctions and potluck dinner will follow in the afternoon. Stockton Idol/Karaoke Contest at 7 p.m. E-mail wheelers@wirelessbeehive.com for more information or registration forms for pageant, karaoke contest or dance contest. The GPS/geocaching activity will begin Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. Maps and contest requirements can be picked up at the Stockton Miner’s Cafe. Contest will continue until 6 p.m. Saturday, when winners will be announced. Now taking registrations for vendor booths. Cost $30. Limited space left, so hurry and e-mail wheelers@wirelessbeehive.com for an application.

Ophir

Ophir day

Ophir Day will be held Saturday, July 31 at the Ophir Town Park. Breakfast, band, bingo, fun.

County Fair

Karaoke contest

Tooele County Fair karaoke contest Aug. 7 is now taking registrations for the 15th annual contest it has cash and prizes and is open to 5-12 year old children’s division, 13-19 year old teen division, 20- 35 year old young adult divison, 36-49 year old adult division, 50+ senior division, duet division. Call 435-843-3584 to register.

Cupcake craze

Cupcakes are all the craze right now! Come learn how to make different cupcakes on Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. during the Tooele County Fair. The hands-on fun will be held in the Indoor Arena stage. Free and open to all ages.

The True Housewives of Tooele

Interested in winning a KitchenAid Mixer? All women over age 18 are encouraged to compete in this fun contest. The winner will receive a KitchenAid Mixer. Participants will be put through a variety of hands-on exercises such as vacuuming, laundry and more. The contest will be held Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. during the Tooele County Fair at the Indoor Arena stage. To compete, call 435-277-2400 or come 15 minutes before the contest.

Couples needed for Newlywed game

Whether you’ve been married for two months or 20 years, enter this contest to see how well you know each other. Grand prize is a $100 gift card to Home Depot. The game show will be held Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. during the Tooele County Fair at the Indoor Arena stage. To enter call USU Extension at 435-277-2400 or come 15 minutes before the contest. Sponsored by USU Extension and the Tooele County Healthy Marriage Coalition.

Wii Rock Band competition

Come compete in this Wii competition for fun and prizes. It will be held starting at 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6 and 7 at the Tooele County Fair at the Indoor Arena stage. Sponsored by 4-H Mentoring.

Easy, affordable family dinners

Come get ideas for easy and affordable family dinners at noon on Aug. 6 at the Indoor Arena stage. Watch and learn, and then sample. Presented by USU Extension Food $ense Nutrition Program.

4-H go green: shoe revival contest

Come join the fun on Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. at the Tooele County Fair. At the Indoor Arena stage, anyone can turn an old shoe into a work of art. Learn about Recycle/Reuse/Reduce. Shoes and supplies provided. Prizes will be awarded.

Square foot gardening demo

On Aug. 6, join the Master Gardeners at 8 p.m. to learn about this popular gardening method that suits any size family or space. Demonstration will be held on the Indoor Arena Stage.

Free junior Master Gardener activities

Make your own chia pet and watch it grow. Come to the Indoor Arena stage at 11 a.m. on Aug. 7. Then, at 3 p.m. you can make your own living necklace. Free to youth of all ages.

Dog obedience demo, pet show

Come check out the Wiggles and Wags Dog Obedience Demonstration at 3:30 on Aug. 7 at the Indoor Arena stage. Then, at 4 p.m., watch or participate in the 4-H Pet Show. Doesn’t matter if you have a pet goat, snake or dog — come and show them off. Open to all categories of pets and humans. Come 15 minutes before the show to enter. Questions? Call 435-277-2400.

Library

Tooele City Library

Our annual photo contest will end on Aug. 6.

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

CNJJHS registration

Seventh grade registration will be Aug. 10 in the cafeteria from 8 a.m. to noon and then from 2-5 p.m. Please bring proof of immunizations with you. Eighth grade registration will be Aug. 11 in the cafeteria from 8 a.m. until noon and 2-5 p.m. New student registration will be Aug. 12 for any student new to the district, it will go from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This includes those who have attended another school during the past school year. Online registration is available beginning Aug. 3 at www.tooelesd.org click on “online registration” and print a copy, it will save you a lot of time waiting in a line, fees may also be paid online. (Seventh graders still must show proof of immunizations prior to the first day of school.) During registration, food service personnel will be available to provide assistance with school meal programs. Students may pay daily or in advance. There will be no charging of meals allowed. Free or reduced meal applications will be available at the time of registration. The first day of school is Aug. 24 and this year there will be no seventh grade orientation. Please note the new start and ending times for school have changed. School will begin at 8 a.m. and dismiss at 2:35 p.m. Back to school night will be Aug. 19 from 5-7 p.m.

THS girls soccer

Tooele High School girls soccer will be holding try-outs for the 2010 season Monday through Thursday, Aug. 2-5 from 8-10 a.m. at the high school. If you have played soccer in the past or have thought about playing soccer come give it a try.

SHS registration

Stansbury High School will be holding their registration on Aug. 10-13: freshmen/seniors Aug. 10, 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; sophomores/juniors Aug. 11, 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; all grades that can’t come when scheduled Aug. 12, 1-7 p.m.; new students (those transferring from other districts) Aug. 13, 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. No schedule changes will be made the week of registration. Changes can be made on Aug. 16, 17 and 20 from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. On Aug. 18 changes can be made from noon to 3 p.m.

THS class of 1985 reunion

The Class of 1985 is having our 25th reunion on Aug. 6 and 7. If you have not received an invitation or have any questions, please call Teddi (Whitehouse) Bevan (882-2830) or Matt Tomac (882-7129) ASAP. 

GJHS volunteers

Grantsville Jr. High School is looking for volunteers to teach, fun, interesting, enrichment or exploratory classes during the coming year. Looking for BSA merit badge counselors, instructors for first aide/CPR, dance, juggling, manicure/pedicure, origami, or any other skill, or hobby that may interest junior high school students. Interested, contact Mr. Davis, principal, GJHS at davisk@tooelesd.org for details.

Class of ’70 reunion

The class of 1970 — 40-year reunion will be held Aug. 27 and 28. Letter will be mailed shortly. Call Janneen at 435-840-4072 or Kathy at 801-502-9724 with any updated information.

SHS drama children’s workshop

The Stansbury High School drama program is holding a summer children’s workshop Aug. 2-13. The workshop will be split for children grades fifth and under which will be Aug. 2-6 and children grades 6-8 will be Aug. 9-13. Workshops will take place at SHS from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a recital for family the last day of classes. Cost is $75 which includes a daily snack and workshop T-shirt. Classes offered: musical theater performance, dance for theater, basic acting skills and improvisation. To register please visit www.stansburyhighdrama.org and fill out the online registration or call 435-882-2479 xt. 4510 and leave a name and number and someone will get back to you. Payment will be due the first day of classes or can be made when registering online with a valid credit card.

TJHS

Tooele Junior High School summer office hours 7 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. Closed on Fridays. Students who have not yet registered for the 2010-2011 school year, can call TJHS after Aug. 1. August registration dates are Aug. 11 for seventh graders and Aug. 12 for eighth graders. Information will be mailed home.

THS class of 2000 reunion

The Tooele High School class of 2000 will be holding their 10-year reunion on Aug. 7 at 5 p.m. The location has been changed to the Benson Grist Mill in Stansbury Park. Please RSVP by Aug. 4. For more updated information and pricing please visit www.classof2000ths.blogspot.com.

Catholic school pre-K

Is your child ready for kindergarten, but not old enough? St. Marguerite’s Catholic School is accepting registrations for the 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.

Catholic school registration

St. Marguerite Catholic School is now accepting registration for the 2010-2011 school year. New students should contact the school office at 882-0081. Our summer hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9 a.m. to noon. Information is also available on our website www.stmargschool.org.

Education

Operating computer for beginners

Learn how to send e-mail, use the Internet, word processing, genealogy and personal finances. Everyone is welcome. Classes are Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. beginning Aug. 7 at the Grantsville Family History Center, 115 E. Cherry Street. For more information call 884-6097.

Tai Chi/Qigong — Renew Your Health

Join us for a free introduction to one of the hottest trends in stress management and health renewal. Troy Marsh, PT will instruct you in simple and powerful methods to renew your body and mind. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 6-7 p.m. RSVP 843-1311, class size limited.

Welding class

A short term intensive 40 hour intermediate welding class will begin on Aug. 19. This class is for anyone who has basic welding skills and would like to upgrade those skills. The class will be held at Grantsville High School. Some STIT funding is available for those who qualify. Short Term Intensive Training (STIT) is administered by the Salt Lake Community College Corporate Solutions Department. For more information, please contact Joan Hill 801-859-5819 or Donna Smith 801-957-5578.

English as a Second Language

ESOL conversational classes are held Tuesday and Wednesday 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.

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.

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.

Churches

Single adult conference

The second annual Tooele Single Adult Conference will be held at 752 N. 520 East, Tooele on Aug. 12-14 for single adults 31 and older. To register e-mail tooele84074@gmail.com or visit www.tooeleldssinglesconference.com.

Charity

Eagle Scout project

Tyler Behunin is collecting clothes for his Eagle Scout project. The clothes will go to The Rotary Childrens Health Connection to benefit children in our community. We will need mostly kids clothes but all sizes will be accepted. You may drop off your clean clothing in good condition at either Tooele Vision Center 300 S. Main Street, or Edward Jones financial office 947 N. Main Street (next to Macey’s) between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. from July 27- Aug. 13. Any questions can be directed to Tyler 435-882-2540.

Golf tournament

A charity golf tournament will be held Aug. 14 at 8 a.m. at Oquirrh Hills Golf Course. Contact Crystal Bateman to enter to play or for sponsorship information. Proceeds go to Logan Bateman’s care who has Acute Lymphomatic Leukemia. Call 435-849-4093 or e-mail crystalruby42@gmail.com.

Kicking Cancer’s Can

A 5K fun run, bake sale, raffle and activity day will be held Aug. 7 at Parker’s Park in Tooele to help Candice Heaps and her family. Candice, a mother of six, is battling Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. The event will start at 5 p.m. with a bake sale, BBQ, face painting and music. The 5K run will start at 8 p.m. Pre-registration is on-going until July 30 which can be done online at kickingcancerscan.blogspot.com, in person at Macey’s Food & Drug or by mail (cash or check only) to Kicking Cancer’s Can, 1365 Berra Blvd., Tooele, UT 84074. Cost is $15 for an individual or $30 for a family of up to five runners. Race day registration will also be available.

Harmony Hospice

Harmony Hospice is looking for volunteers. Your time can make a difference in someone’s life. Variety of services needed: lawn care, patient visiting. Time needed on Sunday for a family for church services. Also veterans are wanted for veteran patients. Please call Coy at 435-830-2674.

CASA volunteers

Court appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteers are needed to be an advocate for abused and neglected children assisting as the guardian ad Litem attorney who represents the child’s best interest. No special education or background is necessary. Volunteers are needed for one year to visit with the child at least twice a month for a total of six to eight hours a month. Volunteers must be 21 years or older, pass a BCI and child abuse registry screening and complete training. For more information please contact Mary Lucero at maryal@email.utcourts.gov.

Food pantry

The First Baptist Church in Tooele is offering an emergency food pantry and clothing closet 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 Street, Tooele. For more information call 882-2048.

Volunteer opportunity

Rocky Mountain Care Foundation, a nonprofit organization is looking for volunteers in Tooele. Our volunteers provide respite care, friendly visits, conversation, light household chores, and other needs to terminally ill patients who are on our hospice services. Please visit our Web site at www.rockymountaincarefoundation.org. Training, background check, and TB test required — all provided. Please contact Christine at 801-831-5615 for additional information.

Moose Lodge

Poker run

The Moose Lodge will be sponsoring a poker run on Aug. 21. Proceeds to benefit Arden Allred, husband of Linda Young, who is suffering from cancer. $50 donation to enter. Starting at the Moose Lodge at 11 a.m., from there we’ll hit the following stops: Tracks, All Star Lanes, Elks Lodge, Corner Pocket, Eagles Lodge, J&J’s and then back to the Moose Lodge for dinner. Players will receive a card at each stop. Top three best hands will win donated prizes. Sign-up at the Moose Lodge. For more information, contact Joyce Allen at 435-840-3251. Shuttle service provided.

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.

Eagles

Friday night steaks

Jim Wrathall and Bob Fox will be cooking this week. Scones and corn on the cob will be included with the dinners. Steak, shrimp, halibut and chicken dinners will be served from 6:30-8:45 p.m. this Friday, July 30. Please come out and support the Aerie and Auxiliary. Members and guests invited.

In memory of...

The Tooele Eagles #164 will serve a buffet dinner on Saturday, July 31 at 6 p.m. in honor of their departed brothers, JoJo Perfili and Floyd Worwick. Eagle members and guests, Elk members and guests, Mooses members and guests are invited to attend. Come down, have dinner and reminisce. Bring a pot luck dish if you would like to.

Groups

Star party

The Salt Lake Astronomical Society invites you to join us at a free public star party Saturday, July 31 at the Stansbury Park Observatory Complex starting at dusk until 11 p.m., weather permitting. Enjoy views of the planets, stars, nebulae and galaxies through some Utah’s largest telescopes. Handicap accessible telescope will be available.

Special Olympics

Tooele County Giants, our local Special Olympics Team, is starting practice for their upcoming competitions. We will practice swimming at Pratt Aquatic every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. starting July 31. We will practice bocce every Monday at 6 p.m. starting Aug. 2. Bocce practice is held at the new fire station in Grantsville. Anyone with a physical and/or intellectual disability age 8 and older is welcome to join our team. Please call Cheri at 884-3007 or 801-634-2070 or Lisa at 884-0762 for more information.

Cub Scout Leader Roundtable

The heat is on and so is Cub Scout Leader Roundtable. Thursday, Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m. Cub Scout Roundtable staff will be at the Tooele Wigwam. We will have information to help all positions in the Cub Scouting program, ideas for your September den and pack meetings, district newsletter and announcements of what is coming up in the district and council. You may wish to arrive early at 6:30 p.m. and take part in a free Dutch oven class hosted by staff members Fred and Max. Contact Fred with questions 830-0106.

Diagnostic clinic

The Diagnostic Clinic is held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. at 151 N. Main St. in the Extension Service Library. It is open to the public and will run until the end of September. Anyone having a problem with something growing on their property is welcome. If possible, bring in a small cutting or collect a sampling of what is growing which will aid in diagnosing the problem. Pictures could be helpful, too. For more information, contact Louise Hulet at 843-7594 or Sandra Jackson at 882-5536. 

Volunteer opportunities

The Tooele County Master Gardeners have a number of volunteers available to give presentations on a variety of garden topics. If your organization would like to have a volunteer come and speak about gardening at a meeting, call Marianne Rutishauser, the volunteer coordinator, at 882-1485. Any Master Gardener needing volunteer hours can call Marianne for current volunteer information.

Relay for Life

Tooele County Relay for Life is looking for more teams to participate in this life-changing event. The event will begin on Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. and end on Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Deseret Peak Complex Soccer Field. There will be food and entertainment for the entire family. For more information on getting your team together today, please call 224-2597.

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.

Freemasons meeting dates

The Tooele area Freemasons host two monthly meet-up groups for those interested in learning more about Freemasonry and its principles. On the second Saturday of the month, we meet at Jim’s Restaurant at 8 a.m. and on the first Tuesday of the month at Denny’s at 7 p.m. If you can’t make it to meetings and would still like information, please call Shawn 435-843-8265.

Seniors

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). Next meeting Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Tooele Senior Citizen’s Center, 59 E. Vine St., Tooele. Sponsored by Tooele County Aging Services (call Frank, 843-4107 to participate) and Alzheimer’s Association — Utah Chapter (AAUC, 800-272-3900 for information).

Safe driving class

AARP safe driving class sponsored by Mountain West Medical Center Senior Circle will be held on Friday, July 30 at MWMC. The class will run from 9-11:30 a.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., furnished by MWMC Senior Circle. Class resumes from 12:30-2:30 p.m. 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 membership card. Call 843-3690 or 843-3691 for more information and to sign up.

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. There will be no Friday night entertainment or dances during the summer months due to lack of participation and funding. Annual summer picnic Aug. 5 at Tooele City Park, pot luck.

Grantsville seniors

The Grantsville Senior Citizen’s Center can be reached at 884-3446. Health watch: hearing Aug. 10, 9 a.m.; blood pressure Aug. 11 and 25, 9 a.m.; foot clinic Aug. 31, 1:30 p.m.; big band workout, Aug. 23, 11 a.m. Senior lifestyles Aug. 10 at 10 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. AARP Safe Driving Course, Friday, July 30, 9-2:30, $12 w/AARP card. Day trip to Hale Theater for backstage tour and tram ride at Snowbird, Wednesday, Aug. 4, cost is $37. Breakfast Buddies, Friday, Aug. 6 at 9 a.m. meet at Jim’s Restaurant, Dutch treat.