Tooele

Family history center fair

The Tooele Family History Center at 751 East 520 North will be having their annual fair Nov. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Forty classes including researching family names, pedigree software and computer basics will be taught. Please call the center 435-882-1396 for an order form and a list of classes and their times.

3D archery league

A 3D indoor animal target archery league starts Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at Deseret Peak Complex indoor arena through February. It’s sponsored by the Stansbury Oquirrh Bowmen and the Tooele County Deseret Peak Complex. All levels of shooters welcome. For more info call Cory at 884-3315, Anthony at 884-6431, Bryan at 882-6795 or Lynn at 830-3288.

NFC month

National Family Caregivers Month (NFC Month) — observed every November — is a nationally recognized month that seeks to draw attention to the many challenges facing family caregivers, advocate for stronger public policy to address family care giving issues, and raise awareness about community programs that support family caregivers. A family caregiver is defined as someone who cares for a chronically ill, disabled or elderly loved one. During NFC Month reach out to a family caregiver you know, whether a neighbor, relative, co-worker, or friend and offer them a helping hand.

Medical park open house

The new NorthPointe Medical Park, located at 2356 North 400 East (buildings A &B) will be hosting a public open house this Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 4-6 p.m. The NorthPointe Medical Park is a new state of the art medical facility with services including: family practice medicine, orthopedics and sports medicine, podiatry, radiologic imaging, physical therapy, pediatrics, home health and lab services, optometry, ear, nose, & throat specialists, and a sleep study center. Self guided tours, information, prizes, and refreshments are available to the public free of charge.

KDK9’s obedience class

KDK9’s Basic Obedience Class for all ages of dogs and handlers will start a six-week class starting Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. Classes at Cal Ranch, $89 per dog. One free training lead included. Week one — dog psychology (no dogs, two hour class). Weeks 2-6 — learning the basics (one hour class). Private training for aggressive and/or special issues also available. 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

Halloween carnival

There will be a community carnival on Thursday, Oct. 29 at Grantsville City Park on Cherry Street. Please join us from 1-4 p.m. for games, prizes, crafts and treats. We have a bounce house this year and will be holding a costume contest at 2:30 p.m. We will be selling popcorn, cotton candy, drinks and candy for $.50 a piece. School is out this day so remember to come dressed up and have lots of fun. Admission is free with a can of food that we will be donating to the Tooele Food Bank. Carnival is sponsored by Girl Scout troop 1123, Sweet Jumps, Tooele Transcript Bulletin and Grantsville Jr. High School.

Financial workshop

Grantsville West Stake invites those 18 and older to attend an evening designed to help you be prepared for the economic trends we currently face. Please join us Friday, Oct. 30 from 7-9 p.m. at the Grantsville West Stake center where topics on career development, retirement planning, get out of debt, coupons and year supply budgeting and basic budgeting will be discussed. These are 45 minute classes. You will have the opportunity to attend two of the five classes. Refreshments will be served. If you have any questions call your Ward emergency preparedness representative, BJ Castagno at 850-9221 or James Christensen at 840-5659.

Grantsville Irrigation Company

Grantsville Irrigation will be shutting down the system Wednesday, Oct. 28. Metered users are allotted 250,000 gallons per share. Please be aware: if arrangements have not been made for extra shares a fee will be assessed based on the overage. If you are unsure of your meter usage, please contact the office at 884-3451.

Info and events for Grantsville

Grantsville residents: Find out about pertinent information and events for our community by registering your e-mail at grantsville.cares@gmail.com an organization by residents for residents to empower us to make a difference in our community. (This is not a city database and e-mails will be kept confidential and only used to send information to residents.)

Library

Trick or Treat week

Oct. 27-31 we will have Trick or Treat week. Anyone in a costume can go trick or treating at the Tooele City Library.

Parent signatures for Internet

Beginning Nov. 1, patrons 17 years of age and under can use the Internet and computers only with a parent’s signature on file at the Tooele City Library. Call for details or visit the library.

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library have many, many books in their bookstore — paperback and hardbacks. The hardbacks will be on sale for the next month for only $.50. Come in and browse on Tuesday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or on Fridays 1-7 p.m. All proceeds are used for the Tooele City Library.

Sock out your fines

Pay your fines by donating new socks during the month of October. Details at the library.

Blood drive

Here’s your chance to win free movie tickets to see “New Moon” at the Tooele Cinema 6 movie theater when you donate blood on Friday, Nov. 13. Which character will you donate blood for? Call or visit the library to make an appointment today 882-2182.

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

Preschool openings

St. Marguerite’s Catholic School has openings in the 3-year-old morning preschool class and the 4-year-old morning and afternoon preschool classes. If interested please contact Ms. Deanna in the office at 882-0081.

SHS orchestra concert

The Stansbury High School orchestra will have their first fall concert performance on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Stansbury High School auditorium. The orchestra will be performing: The Barber of Seville, Danse Macabre, Night on Bald Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean and other selections.

SHS Federal Impact Survey

Federal Impact Survey were mailed home earlier this month. One federal form must be filled out for every student and returned to the high school. All forms must returned ASAP. If you did not receive an impact form in the mail we have posted it on our school Web site for you to down load. The address is stansburyhighschool.org.

SHS community council

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Stansbury High Community Council meeting to be held Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the high school.

THS band Friends and Family

The Tooele High School marching band and Majestix senior tribute night “Friends and Family” will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. on the THS football field. They will be performing the field show “Pyramids of Egypt.” Bring your family and bundle up.

GHS play rescheduled

The Grantsville High School production of “Little Shop of Horrors” has been rescheduled due to illness. The new dates will be Wednesday, Oct. 28, Thursday, Oct. 29, Friday, Oct. 30 and Monday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.

Halloween

West Elementary would like to invite you to their 2nd annual Halloween carnival on Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m. Trick or treat hallway, spook alley, cake walk, games, food, fun and more. Tickets are four for $1 or punch card for $2.50 available at West Elementary now and at the carnival. Public welcome. For more information call 833-1931.

Fall/Halloween concert

Grantsville school’s chorus and orchestra present a Fall/Halloween Concert on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. at the Grantsville Jr. High School, featuring students from 5th through 12th grade including GHS Orchestra and Show Choir. Family and friends welcome. Cost is $4 adults/$3 students.

Education

Basic welding skills

Anyone who wants to train for an entry-level position requiring basic welding skills or anyone who needs to learn basic welding skills for their current job, contact Joan Hill 801-859-5819. Funding is available for those who qualify.

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 $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.

Arts

Great musicians wanted

Messiah community chorus and orchestra rehearsals have begun on Sundays at 7 p.m. at 777 East Skyline, Tooele. Join us in the preparation of our holiday tradition. For more info, call 882-5107.

Bar J Wranglers performance

Bar J Wranglers will be presenting a concert in Grantsville on Nov. 19 and 20. Tickets are on sale now and are available at Macey’s in Tooele, Hale Oil and Circle K in Grantsville. Proceeds are used to promote FFA leadership development activities.

Pioneer Valley Chamber Ensemble

Auditions are open for the Pioneer Valley Chamber Ensemble co-directed by Pamela Dale and Betta Nash. The ensemble primarily performs classical music, and rehearses Thursdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. in Tooele. Current need is for alto, tenor, and bass voices; also chamber orchestra players. Contact Pamela Dale at 801-250-6602.

Charity

Interfaith Summit

Tooele County Relief Services is hosting an Interfaith Summit on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. The forum will be a discussion on poverty issues in Tooele County, and the identification of ways that faith and community groups can work together to alleviate hardships for local families and individuals. All faith leaders in Tooele County are invited to participate. If you have not yet been contacted, please call Karol at 841-7825 for more

information.

Drive Away Hunger

Miller Motorsports Park is sponsoring a Drive Away Hunger event on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at MMP. Fans can drive their street cars for three laps behind a pace car on MMP’s world-class 4.5-mile racetrack in exchange for a donation of non-perishable food items to the Utah Food Bank. Additional three-lap outings can be purchased for $20 each. All proceeds go to Utah Food Bank. Passengers are allowed but must wear seat belts. All drivers and passengers under 18 must sign an insurance waiver. For more info call 435-277-8000 or visit online at www.MillerMotorsportsPark.com.

Black Tie Blue Jeans fundraiser

Tooele County Children’s Justice Center will hold their annual Black Tie Blue Jeans Fundraiser at the Deseret Peak Convention Center on Nov. 7. The Friends Board of the CJC are looking for donations and investments for the fundraiser: game table sponsor for $100, auction item, monetary donation, etc. For more information contact the CJC Friends Board at 843-3340.

Rocky Mountain Care donations

Rocky Mountain Care Tooele nursing home, located at 140 East 2nd South, Tooele, is asking for donations of costume pieces, accessories, hats, jewelry and fall decor. To donate or for more information, contact Jeanne Jeppsen at 843-2026.

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 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.

Elks

Murder mystery dinner

On Friday, Nov. 13 come on out for a night of fun. The Elks is hosting a murder mystery dinner. Prime rib dinner will be served along with a fun filled show hosted by Hunt Mysteries. Show starts at 7:30 p.m., tickets are $35 a person. Invite your friends and family to the Elks and be part of the murder investigation. Tickets available in the social quarters of the Elks Lodge.

Moose Lodge

Disclaimer

The Loyal Order of Moose is neutral in all elections. As a Fraternal Organization, we do not support any one candidate over another.

Monday night dinners

The Lodge is doing $5 Monday night dinners. Don’t worry about cooking on Monday nights, come to the Moose and enjoy some great homemade food and watch a football game.

Halloween party

Moose will be having kids Halloween party on Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring the little goblins for some fun and prizes.

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

The Wrathall Clan with Corrie Anderson the chairman will be doing steaks on Friday, Oct. 30. Bob Fox will be doing the cooking and steak, shrimp, halibut and chicken dinners will be served from 6:30-8:45 p.m. Come out and support the Aerie and Auxiliary. Members and guests invited.

Halloween party

On Saturday, Oct. 31, there will be an adult Halloween party. Get your costumes together, prizes will be given to the best costumes and Kickin’ Karaoke with Rob Barney will be there to entertain. Food will be served.

Kid’s Halloween party

On Saturday, Oct. 31, there will be a kid’s Halloween party at the Eagles Lodge from 12-2 p.m. for children age 12-years and under. Hot dogs, chips, punch and candy will be served. Public invited.

Groups

DUP membership drive

Daughters of Utah Pioneers are having a membership drive. If you’ve ever thought about joining Daughters of Utah Pioneers, now is the time. Our heritage is our responsibility. Contact Sharon Perkins at 882-6830 or Lynn Bevan at 882-5121.

Diabetes classes

A free in depth diabetes class series is being offered on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3:30 p.m. It is sponsored by Animas Diabetes company and Eileen DeLeeuw, MS,RD,CDE. To register, please call 843-8881. Details will then be mailed to you. To attend, you must register by 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30th. Eileen may be contacted at 435-840-0299 if you have additional questions.

Autism disorders meet & greet

NAAWU invites anyone interested in meeting with board members and others affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders to a meet and greet on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Overlake Kids Park Daycare in Tooele. Please RSVP for childcare ($3/child) to Janell Locke (jlocke5@msn.com) or Jennilyn Hitesman (830-6225).

Cargiver conference

All current or potential caregivers of an elderly spouse or loved one should plan to attend the 6th Annual Caregiver Conference on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tooele Senior Citizens Center, 59 E. Vine Street. Dr. Gerald Rothstein, representing AARP Utah, is the keynote speaker. Hear other speakers offer caregiver help and motivation. Registration $10 (includes lunch). Sponsored by Tooele County Aging/Caregiver Support Program and Caregiver Advisory Council. Look for an ad with schedule in this issue or call Frank at 843-4107 for registration information.

Master gardeners

Master Gardeners will meet Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Extension Office. Know your tools... tips, tricks and care, taught by Master Gardener, Holly Christley.

Cub Scout cake sale

Cub Scout pack 4461 is holding a cake sale in conjunction with their Space Derby on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. in the 27th Ward building, 180 S. Coleman. We invite everyone to attend this evening of fun races and good food. Each cub scout is going to decorate a cake and they will be auctioned off in a silent auction. Items of interest that night will be: homemade root beer, caramel apples, cookies, brownies, rice crispy treats and more. Any questions, please contact Annette Morgan 882-6297.

MOMS Club open house

The MOMS Club of Tooele Valley, local chapter of the international MOMS Club, will be holding their fall celebration open house on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Pratt Aquatic Center City Park pavilion, 55 N. 200 West, Tooele. The will have an inflatable jumper, kid’s crafts, snacks, hot cider and prize drawings all for free. For more information contact Rachel Yearby and tooelemoms@yahoo.com or 840-4266. In case of inclement weather, the open house will be held at the Tooele USU Extension auditorium at 151 N. Main Street.

NRA banquet

Friends of the NRA, a banquet will be held on Friday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Eagle’s Nest. Many prizes will be given away in drawings, raffles and auctions. Proceeds raised will support local grants for youth events, public gun ranges, law enforcement and others. A prime rib and turkey dinner will be available. Tickets must be purchased in advance. To purchase a ticket, please contact: Sandy at 830-6656, Steven at 849-0617, Patty at 840-0760 or Mike at 840-4604.

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

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

Friday night entertainment at 5:30 p.m.: Oct. 30 Lisa Chevalier. Friday night dancing from 6-8 p.m.: Oct. 30 Flashbacks. Exercise and arthritis with Meir & Marsh therapist Jennifer Rumaldo Oct. 28 from 11-11:45 a.m. The center can be reached at 843-4110 and is for the enjoyment of all senior citizens 55 years and up.

Grantsville seniors

Halloween birthday dinner on Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. with entertainment Christy Roberts and Matt Price. Health watch: blood pressure every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; nutrition class (Tooele only) Oct. 28 at 1 p.m.; hearing Nov. 3 at 9 a.m.; foot clinic Nov. 24 at 1:30 p.m. Senior lifestyles on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. with a special tribute for all Veterans of the community. Tooele Valley Country Players will be at the center on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 1-3 p.m. Birthday dinner on Nov. 20 at 4 p.m. with entertainment Wayne Jones. The Grantsville Senior Citizen’s Center can be reached at 884-3446.

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. Senior exercise class (new) meets Mondays, 2 p.m. at MWMC. Stretching, toning, chair exercises, etc. Free for members. Water aerobics meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Pratt Aquatic Center. Discount for members. Breakfast Buddies on Friday, Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. at Jim’s Restaurant. Dutch treat. Wellness Supper on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. in MWMC classrooms, learn about recycling and our environmental health. Light supper served. RSVPs required.