March 12, 2013
Bulletin Board – March 12, 2013

Tooele

Tooele triathlon

Tooele City is currently looking for volunteers to help with the city’s first triathlon that will take place in July. Anyone with experience in running a triathlon who would like to help please contact Terra at 843-2142 or at terras@tooelecity.org.

Driver safety class

A one day AARP Driver Safety Program is scheduled for March 28 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mountain West Medical Center, 2055 N. Main St. Cost is $14 or $12 with a current AARP membership card. Call 843-3690 or 843-3691 to register or for more information.

Grantsville

Family History Center

Greet your ancestors free at the Grantsville Family History Center, 117 E. Cherry St. All are welcome with consultants there to assist you. Open Mondays noon to 4 p.m., and Tuesday through Thursday noon to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Old Folks Sociable

Attention honored guests of the Grantsville Old Folks Sociable. If you are 75 years old or older and live in Grantsville or have ever lived in Grantsville, you should have received a letter inviting you to attend the sociable. If you did not receive this letter, please contact Wayne Butler at 884-6460. Thanks, and see you at the sociable.

Library

Tooele City Library

Tuesdays, 4 p.m., family movies; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 and 11:30 a.m., story time; Thursdays, 4 to 6 p.m., teen time with gaming, movies and more; Fridays, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., kids crafts. March events: All month long, join the library’s new online recipe club. In this free community club, you can share recipes throughout each month. This club is for every skill level. We’re just getting set up, so fill out a quick form at the library with your name and email address. We will send you the information you need to get started. In honor of National Nutrition Month and St. Patrick’s Day, we will exchange our favorite green salads and dressings during March. Also all month long, Denny’s loves Dr. Seuss. Read 10 Dr. Seuss books to get a free kids meal at Denny’s during the month of March. Bring your 10 book titles to the library and pick up your free coupon. Kids 10 and under. One coupon per child. March 1 to 13, teen photography exhibit. Enjoy local teen talent with a photography exhibit from the Boys and Girls Club. March 23, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Square Foot Gardening 101. Learn how to grow all the organic food you’ll need in just 20 percent of the space needed for a traditional garden. March 15, 4 to 7:30 p.m. and March 16, noon. Teen gaming tournament. March 16, 3 p.m., a free breastfeeding class will be held in the south side room of the library. March 21, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Oh My Tech! Computer and Internet workshop.

Schools

GHS arts festival

Grantsville High School’s art department in collaboration with the English department is hosting an arts festival. The theme for the festival is “Worlds Apart.” We are addressing the civil rights issues so prevalent from 1830 to 1930. English students have created book mark banners to illustrate their novel from this time period, music students are learning music, songs and dances from that time period to perform, and art students are creating art in all mediums to illustrate events and issues. It will be presented to the student body and their families on March 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the GHS commons and auditorium. Admittance is free. Many students will be required to attend for class credit, and many other teachers will be awarding extra credit for attendance. Community and family members are welcome. This has been the art department’s PLC project this year.

SHS concert

The Stansbury High School instrumental music department is holding a concert on March 14 at 7 p.m. in the SHS auditorium.

Open house

Clarke N. Johnsen Junior High School will be holding an open house for all incoming seventh graders on March 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All class requests are due on this date.

CNJJHS play

“Once Upon a Mattress” will open March 21 at 7:30 p.m. and continue nightly (except Sunday) until March 27. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and children. CNJJHS’s production is directed by Jorden Cammack and features Amanda Brandaris, Brenna Lemmon, Grace Steele, Breanna Furniss, Tyson Turner and Dawson Carter in the leading roles. “Once Upon a Mattress“ is a fantastic musical based on the classic story of the princess and the pea. For more information, contact Cammack at jcammack@tooeleschools.org.

TJHS community council

The next Tooele Junior High School community council meeting will be held March 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the TJHS Library. All TJHS parents are encouraged to attend.

Spring Fling Carnival

The annual Spring Fling Carnival at Middle Canyon Elementary, 751 E. 1000 North, will be held March 22 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. for the entire community. Bring your family for dinner, treats, bounce houses, games, prizes and more. Sponsored by the MCE PTA.

SHS events

Prom will be held at the State Capitol on April 19. If you would like to participate in promenade, the sign-up sheet is located on the door of the copy room. At least one person in the couple must be a junior to do the promenade. We will be holding our last Skills for Success April 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. The cost is $10. If you attend three of the four sessions, you will be able to clear two U’s. Youth Summit is scheduled for March 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Attending the summit with a parent will clear two U’s. If a student attends without a parent, they can clear one U. The CTE Fair will take place May 14, 15 and 16. Attending any one day between 4 and 8 p.m. at the district office with a parent will clear one U. Seniors, start checking your grades to make sure you get all of your U’s cleared so you’ll be able to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Tooele County Summit

The annual Tooele County Summit will be held March 26 from 6 to 8:45 p.m. at Tooele High School. The summit is for high school students and their parents. The public is invited to attend the keynote speaker address by Heather Anderson, Miss Utah USA 2007. The keynote will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Many great breakout sessions to choose from to follow. High school students can earn credit for attending. Check with your school for more information.

Preschool program

The preschool program in Tooele County School District has openings in their tuition classrooms for 3 and 4 year olds. We also do monthly assessments if you have concerns about your child’s development. Call 833-1966.

Extended day program

St. Marguerite Catholic School is pleased to announce that we now offer an extended day program. Our program will run Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be lots of fun activities for the kids as well as help with homework. Please call 882-0081 for more info.

Excelsior Academy tours

Curious about charter schools? Want to know more about Excelsior Academy? Tours are held each Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. School tours cover a range of topics such as the Excelsior Academy Philosophy and Vision, Direct Instruction, CHAMPS and the character development program. There is also an opportunity to observe the school’s unique group settings. Come and tour the building and have any questions answered. Everyone is welcome, 124 E. Erda Way, Erda. 882-3062.

Tooele Family Center

Story and 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).

Preschool hour

Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. the Tooele Family Center has a fun activity hour of learning, singing and creating. This Ready, Set, School! preschool class is for all children up to 5 years of age. 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).

USU Extension

Date night

Looking for a fun night out with your spouse? On March 15, the monthly date night will be held. It will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dinner is served. Cost is $10 per couple. This month’s theme is “under construction.” Don’t get caught in a construction zone. Get the tools to build your relationship at this great night out. You will be making an easy wooden picture frame. Register at http://marchtooeledatenight.eventbrite.com. Free youth activities for ages 2 and up. To reserve space for youth activities, email darlene.christensen@usu.edu or call 277-2406. Dinner will be provided for children. Please include number of children, ages and any food allergies. Please reserve day before the event. Couples who are able to attend the next four date nights in March, April, May and June will receive $30 cash back. Co-sponsored by the Tooele County Healthy Marriage Coalition.

Coupon club

Join us March 16 at 1 p.m. A presenter from Grocery Smarts is teaching a class and we will join her for our monthly coupon club in March. The meeting will be at the Tooele County Health Department building in the USU Extension classroom. Bring any coupons you’d like to share or exchange. We will also be scheduling a date and time for KUTV’s Grocery Guru to come do a grocery shopping tour here in Tooele. Cost for the tour will be $10.

Education

Network meetings

Looking to obtain or improve your employment? Come join the Tooele Networking Group and learn job seeking techniques, how to market yourself, get support and actually search job leads. Every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Tooele LDS Employment Resource Center located next to Deseret Industries. Everyone is welcome.

Online courses

Online courses in Network+ and Security+ IT are designed for the IT professional seeking to upgrade their skills and knowledge of networking and security, and prepares you for the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ exams. Call the TATC at 248-1800 for more information or to enroll.

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 211 Tooele Blvd., call 833-8750. Adult education classes are for students 18 and over.

ESOL

ESOL conversational classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays. ESOL students may also come anytime the center is open for individualized study. Registration is $50 per semester. Call 833-8750 for more information.

TATC

Customer service workshop

Poor customer service is the No. 1 reason customers will not return to a business. TATC is holding monthly customer service workshops to address this critical need. Students meet for four consecutive Fridays and learn to reduce stress by applying time management skills, advance in a company or organization by learning to communicate professionally, learn team building skills and resolving conflicts with grace, all while working on a positive attitude. Treat your customers professionally and have a good time doing it. Apply today at the TATC, 66 W. Vine St., or call 248-1800.

Free tuition

Tuition is free for senior citizens ages 62 and over and high school students. Whether you are looking to learn new skills or train for your first career, TATC is here for you. You take the time you need to complete your training and choose your own schedule. Most programs are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. We want you to succeed. Call 248-1800 or come in to 66 W. Vine St. in Tooele.

Churches

United Methodist Church

At Tooele UMC we welcome all who want to discover God’s love and worship in a friendly, accepting and loving environment. Come as you are, whoever you are, wherever you are in your spiritual journey. Sunday worship service, 11 a.m. Lunch and Learn, Wednesdays 12:30 to 2 p.m. Bring your lunch and enjoy an interactive bible study led by Pastor Debi. Please check our website, tooelecumc.org, or call Tooele UMC’s office at 882-1349 or Pastor Debi’s cell at (801)651-2557 for more info. We are located at 78 E. Utah Ave. in Tooele.

Wednesday meal

Every Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., we will serve a free spaghetti dinner from Tooele United Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to come and eat. Our goal is to provide a free, hot meal for the homeless population in Tooele. We want to offer them a safe, warm place to eat and relax for a few hours every Wednesday evening. We also want to get the community involved and invite all people in order to forge relationships and build bridges between people of all economic backgrounds in Tooele. Although the meal is being served from TUMC, it is a non-denominational event and we invite and encourage all people to join us. We will need help and volunteers in various ways, such as helping to serve, cook and clean up, donate food and share talents. If you are interested in getting involved, e-mail Carissa Sanders at carissa.sanders2@gmail.com or call (785)737-3467.

Church of Christ

Church of Christ meets at 430 W. Utah Ave. Bible class, Sunday at 10 a.m. and worship from 11 a.m. to noon. Wednesday Bible class at 7 p.m. We seek to be the Lord’s church established about 33 AD. The Bible produces nondenominational Christians only. Jesus is our only head of the church, headquarters are heaven. Come and grow with us. Call 882-4642. The Gospel of John study will begin Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. All are welcome. No pressure, just come and enjoy the fellowship.

Cornerstone Baptist

Passion for God, compassion for people at 276 E. 500 North in Tooele, phone: 882-6263. Come as you are this Sunday, where you can hear a message from the Bible and meet new friends. Service times: Bible study (for all ages) 9:45 a.m.; morning worship 11 a.m.; evening worship 6 p.m.; WiseGuys children’s program 6 p.m. Nursery provided for all services, and children’s church during morning worship. WiseGuys Program during evening worship.

Mountain of Faith Lutheran

We’re a healthy, growing congregation who welcomes newcomers and reaches out to those in need. Join us for worship Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. at 560 S. Main Street, Tooele. We treat the word of God with respect without taking ourselves too seriously. Check us out on Facebook by searching for Mountain of Faith Lutheran Church. Please join us for meaningful worship that is also casual and relaxed. For more information about our family of faith, call 882-7291.

Church at Waters Edge

Get to know Jesus at Waters Edge. God spoke in the past, but still wants us to hear from him today. Come learn from the Bible how to communicate with God day to day. We worship on Sundays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the cafeteria at Stansbury High School. Find out more at WatersEdgeUtah.com or call 840-0542.

St. Barnabas’ Episcopal

Weekly service of word, prayer and sacrament followed by fellowship. Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church, 1784 N. Aaron Drive, Tooele. Phone: 882-4721. Email: info@stbarnabasepiscopal.org. Web at www.stbarnabasepiscopal.org. You are God’s beloved child, beautifully created in God’s own image. Whatever your history, wherever you are in life’s journey, the Episcopal Church welcomes you.

Spanish services

La Iglesia Biblica Bautista de Tooele le invita a sus servicios en espanol Jueves 6 p.m., Domingos 2 p.m. We invite you to their Spanish services on Thursday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Come to know a church that focused in the word of God rather than the emotions. God loves you and he wants to reveal himself to you. Located at 276 E. 500 North, Tooele. Call 840-5036, rides provided.

St. Marguerite

Saint Marguerite Catholic Church’s weekly schedule: Eucharist: Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m., noon (Spanish), 6 p.m.; weekdays, 9 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturdays, 4 to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment. Religious education: Sundays, 4:30 p.m., followed by the 6 p.m. Sunday Eucharist. The church is located at 15 S. Seventh St. Contact 882-3860.

Brit-Ammi Kahal

Covenant People Assembly are teaching the Hebrew roots of the Christian faith. Visitors welcome on Saturdays at 1 p.m., 37 S. Main Street, Tooele. Call 843-5444 for more information.

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 9:45 a.m., with the morning service at 11 a.m. We are now meeting at Stowe Family Music, 40 N. Main Street, Tooele. There is child care available. Please use main entrance at the rear of the building on Garden Street where there is plenty of parking. For information call 224-3392.

Bible Baptist Church

The folks at Bible Baptist Church would like to invite you to some old fashioned church services with singing from the old fashioned hymns and messages from the old fashioned KJV Bible. Some things should never change. Sunday Service times: Sunday School, 10 a.m.; gospel hour, 11 a.m.; Bible study, 12:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening services, 6 p.m. Contact Pastor Jeff Sinner at 840-2152.

Mountain View Baptist Church

We would like to invite you to start the new year off by discovering what God’s plan and purpose is for your life. The Bible contains all of the answers for life’s questions. Come and join us this Sunday for our adult Bible study and graded Sunday School which starts at 9:45 a.m. Our worship service begins at 11 a.m. We also have a Bible study time each Sunday at 6 p.m. We meet on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. for prayer time. Bring your needs and let us pray together for God’s help. Mountain View Baptist Church meets at the Eastgate Plaza in Grantsville, Suite 2C. Join us.

Stansbury Park Baptist Church

Please join us each Sunday morning at 10 a.m. for worship and Bible study at the Stansbury Park Clubhouse (located next to the swimming pool). Colossians and 2nd Timothy are the current teaching focus. For details, please call 830-1868 or go to www.stansburyparkbc.com.

First Lutheran Church

First Lutheran Church at 349 N. Seventh Street would like to invite you to hear of God’s grace and the love of Christ who died to forgive you of your sins and attain salvation on your behalf every Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and every Sunday evening at 6 p.m.

Moose Lodge

Daily lunch

Chicken salad sandwiches, shrimp and fries, fried chicken — you never know what might be on the menu.

Friday night dinners

The Moose Lodge will be serving clam chowder and fish and chips every Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost will be $10 for a cup of soup and a halibut fish and chips dinner. Come and enjoy some great seafood on Friday nights. Members who purchase five dinners either on Friday or Saturday nights will receive their next meal free.

Saturday night dinners

Saturday night dinners of ribeye or T-bone steaks, salmon, halibut or shrimp for a great price are available for members and their guests. Members who purchase five dinners either on Friday or Saturday nights will receive their next meal free.

No steaks served

There will be no steaks served on March 16 due to our lodge celebrating an early St. Patrick’s Day. Chef Steve will have his famous corned beef and cabbage with all the trimmings. This event starts at 6 p.m. Please come out, have a great meal and support your lodge. For members and their guests only.

Entertainment

On March 23, the Old Man Garage Band will be playing starting at 7 p.m. Our chef Teri will be cooking up her favorite meal for this event. Please come and enjoy the food/entertainment and support your lodge. For members and their guests.

Kid’s Easter party

The kid’s Easter party is scheduled for March 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please bring your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to enjoy this great event. For members and their guests only.

Eagles

Steak night

Remember the Eagles Auxiliary serves only the freshest steaks and the good fresh cut, home-cooked French fries. On March 15, Barbara and Kevin Denner will cook and serve the dinners. The special is the 12-ounce sirloin steak dinner for $8.75 with all the trimmings. Please come up, have a delicious dinner and socialize. Members and guests are invited.

Queen of Hearts night

The Eagles will have a fun game on Monday nights from 5 to 7 p.m. Come up, have a cool one, purchase a ticket and win the Queen of Hearts.

PPs dinner meeting

PMP Karlyn Bishop will host the dinner meeting at Anthony’s restaurant on March 20 at 7 p.m. All PPs are invited to attend.

Tooele County Historical Society

Historical books

Tooele Co. Historical Society books are available for purchase. The History of Tooele County Volume 11 is $25. The Mining, Smelting and Railroading in Tooele is $15, and we will also have eight note cards depicting four different pioneer buildings for $4. These will make great gifts for your family and friends. Contact Alice Dale at 882-1612.

Seeking historical items

Tooele Co. 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 to 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 let us make a copy for the Tooele County Historical Society, please call Alice Dale at 882-1612.

Historical sign

The Tooele Co. 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. The unique sign is on display at the Pioneer Museum.

Groups and Events

Stansbury cemetery plots

Plots for the Stansbury Cemetery are now available. Prices for Stansbury residents are $350 each through Memorial Day, and $450 each for non-residents through Memorial Day. Discounts also apply with purchases of four plots or more. Call the Stansbury Service Agency at 882-6188 or Glenn Oscarson at 840-2462 for more information.

Musical auditions

LaForge Encore Theatre Company is holding auditions for “The Sound of Music.” Auditions for Von Trapp children (ages 4 to 16), will be held March 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. and March 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Auditions for adult roles will be held March 20, 21 and 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. You only need to audition once during these times. Come with a prepared song and a short monologue/speech. Auditions will be held at West Elementary. Enter through south door. Call backs will be by invitation only on March 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Production dates are June 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24 and 25.

Ladies of Elks

The Tooele Ladies of Elks annual charity luncheon will be held March 16. The social begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch to follow at noon. All women invited. Cost is $10. There will be a raffle, door prizes and entertainment provided by the Dancing Queens. This is a great way to spend your afternoon. For more information, call 882-1298 or contact any Tooele Ladies of Elks member.

Free tax preparation

To honor unsung heroes, Liberty Tax Service is offering free tax preparation for all doctors, nurses, medical technicians and hospital employees who are first-time customers through March 17. The company will offer this service at their participating 1202 N. Main St. office. For more information, call (866) 871-1040. Liberty Tax does take appointments but they are not necessary.

Pruning demonstrations

Tooele County Master Gardener spring pruning demonstration will be held March 16 in two sessions. The first session will be in Erda from 10 a.m. to noon and the second session will be in Tooele City from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and learn how to prune fruit trees, grapes, small berries and ornamental shrubs. Demonstrations will be held in the outdoors and are hands-on. Participation is encouraged, so bring your gloves and pruners. This event is no charge and open to the public. The sessions will be conducted by USU Extension Agent Linden Greenhalgh and Master Gardener Jay Cooper. The 10 a.m. session will be at 984 Ironwood Road in Erda. The 2 p.m. session will be at Speirs Farm, 394 W. 200 South in Tooele. Dress for the weather and wear boots as the places can be muddy. Contact Cooper at 830-1447 or dirtfarmerjay@gmail.com for further information.

Boys & Girls Club

Boys & Girls Club of Tooele is excited to present family “Minute to Win it!” All families are encouraged to attend this activity on March 15 between 6:30 and 8 p.m. at the Dow James Building, 438 W. 400 North. Contestants will be randomly drawn and must be between the ages of 6 and 12 years old. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded in addition to complimentary membership to Boys & Girls Club of Tooele for all interested youth. All youth must be accompanied by an adult.

Water polo oranges

Fresh water polo oranges, picked and rushed from California to Tooele in just one day, need to be sold. The profits will support the Tooele water polo team. Cost is $35 for a full case or $25 for a half case. More than 600 cases still need to be sold. Call Shawna at 224-2892 or Janet at 224-4438.

NWTF banquet

The Tooele County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold its 14th annual banquet and auction on April 6 at the Deseret Peak Complex. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early bird incentive tickets are available until March 23. To purchase tickets in advance, contact Laurie Erickson at 830-9224, Jody Erickson at 849-1082 or Ty Anderson at 830-4660. We encourage advanced ticket purchase, but tickets will be available at the door.

Mr. & Miss Amazing Pageant

A pageant for people with disabilities (ages 14-28) in Tooele County will be held March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Tooele High School auditorium. Cost is $5 per person or $20 for a family (five people). All proceeds will benefit our Severe Special Education Program. There will be a silent auction and concessions. For more information or to donate, please contact Rebecca Ford at Tooele High School at 833-1978, ext. 2194 or rford@tooeleschools.org.

St. Marguerite fish fry

St. Marguerite Knights of Columbus will be hosting a fish fry every Friday during Lent. Cost is $5 for a two-piece dinner and $7 for a three-piece dinner. Dinner begins at 6 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day dinner

The Knights of Columbus will be having its annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner on March 16 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Marguerite Catholic Church. Cost is $8 for adults in advance or $9 at the door, and $3 for children in advance or $4 at the door. For more information call Billy Sandoval at 830-5870.

American Sewing Guild

The neighborhood group meeting of the American Sewing Guild will be meeting on March 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Tooele County Extension Office. Everyone is welcome. We will be making mobius scarves. Please feel free to bring any show and tell items. Call Connie for more information at 830-5523.

Overlake HOA

The next Overlake HOA board meeting will be held March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 1531 N. Main St. All homeowners and interested residents are invited and encouraged to attend. HOA meetings are usually held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

Stansbury CERT training

Stansbury Park CERT is having a CERT training for anyone in Tooele County who would like to be CERT trained. It is a one day training on March 23 at Stansbury High School. There is also some online training that you need to do before the training day. For information about CERT and the training, go to www.stansburyparkcert.org. You may also contact Robin Frederickson at 882-4608.

Deseret Peak softball

Registration is now open for the 2013 men’s and coed leagues. The fee is $425 per team and must be paid by April 24. Cash or check payments can be made at the convention center office at Deseret Peak or credit card payment over the phone by calling Chris at 843-4003. Any questions regarding the leagues contact Jeff at 840-1735.

Stansbury Park Easter event

Join us for Stansbury Park’s annual Easter egg hunt on March 30. It will be held at 10 a.m. at the Stansbury Park Clubhouse for children ages 0 to 11. The Easter bunny will be there for pictures, as well as the fire truck, cotton candy, face painting and a balloon artist.

Alzheimer’s support group

Open to anyone caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia (memory issues). Learn about this disease. Get/share ideas. Bring your loved one along. Trained staff will assist them while you attend meeting. The next meeting is March 19 from 3 to 4 p.m. at Cottage Glen Assisted Living, 1892 N. Aaron Drive, Bldg. #5, Tooele. Cosponsored by Tooele County Aging Services (to participate call 843-4107) and Alzheimer’s Association–Utah Chapter. For information call (800)272-3900.

Seniors

Outstanding volunteers

The search is on for Utah’s outstanding senior volunteer. The Salute to Senior Service program, sponsored by Home Instead, Inc., honors the contributions of adults 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes. Nominations will be accepted until March 31. Senior care professionals and those who work at hospitals, senior care facilities and other places where seniors volunteer are encouraged to nominate older adults. To nominate someone, visit SalutetoSeniorService.com. For more information about Salute to Senior Service, call (801)542-0405.

Grantsville Senior Center

Membership is $4 for 55 and older and includes newsletter. For dates, times, appointments, activities and meals, call 884-3446. Foot appointments are on the last Tuesday of the month. Hearing appointments are on the first Tuesday of the month. Meals on Wheels are available for the homebound. A suggested donation of $2.50 for daily meals. For transport to doctor’s appointments or stores in Grantsville or Tooele, please call Holly at 843-4102. A donation of $2 for one way is suggested. The Tooele Valley Country Players will be performing at the Grantsville Senior Center on March 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Tooele Senior Center

The senior center is for the enjoyment of all senior citizens 55 and older. New and exciting activities have started. For info, call 843-4110. These include bridge and pinochle, arthritic exercise program three times a week, line dancing, woodworking, Wii games, watercolor class and karaoke. Meals on Wheels for homebound. Lunch served, daily donation of $2.50. The center also provides transportation to the store or doctor visits in Tooele and Grantsville areas.

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 housekeeping and run errands. If interested please contact Jolene Shields at 843-4104 or 4105.

Senior Circle

Senior Circle is for those ages 50 and better and costs just $15 a year per person or $27 for a couple. Call 843-3690 for more information or a membership application. Lots of great health benefits and fun activities. June 23 to 29, trip to Mt. Rushmore/Black Hills. Cost is $599 per person, double occupancy.

Recovery

Addiction recovery

The freedom from addiction group, RUSH, holds meetings on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at 23 S. Main Street, Suite 33, Tooele.

Recovery International

Recovery International is a structured self-help group that follows a proven method. We meet every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at Valley Mental Health, 100 S. 1000 West, Tooele. This group is for anyone who wants help overcoming depression, anxiety, anger, fears, phobias or repetitive thoughts. Call Mary Ann for more information at 884-0215.

S.A. recovery group

S.A. men’s group meets every Tuesday night at 8:30 p.m. at the Green House in Tooele. Call 841-7783 with questions.

Al-Anon

Is someone’s drinking affecting your life? You don’t have to be alone. Al-Anon meetings every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon at residence, 77 W. 400 North. For more information please contact Perky at 843-7145 or Elizabeth at 884-0825.

Food addicts

Food addicts in recovery aim to lose weight and keep it off. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Weekly meetings held at Tooele County Museum, 47 E. Vine Street, on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Come in the back door; meetings are held in the basement. Call 882-0805 for more information.

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 Street. Call Mary Lou at 830-1150, Lisa at 882-1442 or see www.tops.org for more information.

Addiction recovery Tooele

LDS Family Services addiction recovery meeting every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the LDS chapel at 1030 S. 900 West, in the Relief Society room. Enter on the west side of the church. The handicap entrance is on the south side of the church. This meeting addresses all addictions or character weaknesses. No children, please.

Addiction recovery Grantsville

LDS Family Services addition recovery meeting every Thursday night from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the LDS chapel at 415 W. Apple Street in the Relief Society room. Enter on the north side of the church. The handicap entrance is also on the north side of the church. This meeting address all addictions or character weaknesses. No children, please.

LDS addiction family support

If you have a loved one who is struggling with addictions of any kind, find help and support Sunday evenings from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Erda Ward building at 323 E. Erda Way. Enter on the east side of the building and go to the Relief Society room.

LDS porn addiction program

An LDS pornography addiction recovery support group meeting will be held every Friday evening from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Stansbury Stake Center, 417 E. Benson Road. Enter on the southwest side of building. Separate men’s recovery (for men struggling with pornography addictions) and women’s support meetings (for women whose husbands or family members are struggling with pornography) are held at the same time