Castle Valley FYI
Notices
Community blood drive – is scheduled Dec. 17 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Helper Junior High School.
OHV education class – Utah parks and recreation will offer an OHV education certificate class for snowmobilers ages 8 to 16 years old in Carbon and Emery counties. Youth may sign up by calling the parks and recreation office toll-free at 1-800-648-7433.
Golden Rule Mission – Volunteers will participate in holiday bell-ringing campaign at various businesses throughout the area. Donations not only support the homeless, but serve as a contribution for installation of a security and phone system at the mission in Helper.
Christmas for youth in foster care – The division of child and family services in Price is accepting new toy and monetary donations to provide a Christmas party for youth in foster care during the holiday season. For information, contact the office at 636-2360.
Rape crisis hotline – Rape or domestic violence victims inCastle Valley may contact the local 24-hour crisis line toll-free at 1-866-894-8610.
Flu vaccinations – Clinic hours at the health district iare Monday through Friday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Free radon detectors – are available at the public health district offices in Price. For information, call the health department at 637-3671.
HEAT program – Applicants for the federally funded energy assistance program must have identification, Social Security cards for all household members 18 years of age or older, copies of utility bills and proof of preceding month’s income for all employed people in the home. The program closes March 31. For information or appointments, contact the program at 613-0100.
Active Re-Entry drivers – The center needs volunteer drivers to transport people with disabilities to appointments, school and work on an as needed basis. Drivers are reimbursed for mileage. Contact Active Re-Entry at 637-4950.
BLM Christmas tree permits – may be purchased at the Price field office until Dec. 23. One permit per household. For fee and cutting area information, contact the BLM office at 636-3600.
Price/Ferron ranger district Christmas tree tags – will be sold on a first come, first serve basis at the Price office. One permit per family. For information on fees and cutting areas, contact the office at 637-2817.
Parenting for teens – The Family Support and Children’s Justice Center in Price offers a free class dealing with the issues, problems and difficulties facing teen parents. Participants learn about available resources, assistance to help youth return/remain in school, parenting/life skills, cooking and recreation opportunities. For information, contact Terry Willis at 637-0281.
CASA – Court appointed advocates are trained community volunteers appointed by judges to speak for children appearing in court. Volunteers are screened. For information, callTarasina Compagni at 636-3431.
Frontier project – works to empower local families. The program needs youth mentors. For information, contact the project at 637-1497.
Carbon County Triad – meets the first Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. at Price senior center. Members focus on law enforcement and aging programs to assist the elderly. Meetings are open to the public.
Carbon County RSVP – Volunteers ages 55 year and older are needed. Mileage reimbursement and liability insurance provided. For information, contact the RSVP office at 637-9118.
Lifeline pregnancy assistance, support center – The facility offers free confidential pregnancy testing, verification, counseling and baby supplies. Residents may contact the center by calling the 24-hour telephone line at 636-0700.
Cans for Care-A-Van – The service is conducting an aluminum can drive to help defray the costs of providing transportation to medical appointments for the elderly and people with disabilities. Bagged cans may be dropped off at Howa’s. For pickup, call the office at 637-9488.
Carbon County Humane Society – The non-profit organization offers monthly spay and neuter clinics at 98 North Carbon Avenue in Price. For information, call the humane society at 637-2908.
Carbon County Animal Shelter – AVID chip pet identification is available at the shelter. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Carbon County Housing Authority – The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The children’s library is open to housing residents Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m.
Foster parents – The local DCFS office needs foster parents willing to work with teens and provide emergency shelter care. For information, contact Cindy Saccomanno at 636-0219.
Helper library – Hours are Monday through Wednesday from noon until 8 p.m.; Thursday from noon to 6 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday. For information, contact the library at 472-5601.
Price library – Hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; closed Sunday. Story hour is Wednesday at 5 p.m. and Thursday at 1 p.m. Children Pet Pals activities are Tuesday from 5 to 5:30 p.m. The library is sponsoring a food drive for the local pantry through Jan. 11, 2003. One can of donated food satisfies one fine. For information, call library at 636-3188.
CEU library -Hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Hours vary on holidays and during breaks. The library is accepting Carbon High yearbook donations for its archives. Missing years are 1928, 1933, 1939, 1955, 1961, 1966. For information, contact the library at 613-5209.
Family Support & Children’s Justice Center – offers crisis care for families with children from infants to 11 years old. Crisis nursery is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Families may use the nursery for respite, family crisis, court, doctors appointments, medical emergencies, mental health appointments, escaping family violence, attending parenting classes/divorce classes and AA/Narcotic Anonymous meetings. Parenting classes are scheduled Thursday at 1:30 p.m. For information, call the center at 637-0281.
Child Care Resource & Referral – offers information on becoming child care providers and referrals for parents, employees or employers needing related services. For information, local residents may contact the agency at 613-5619.
Helper mining museum – From Oct. 1 to April 30, hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. From May 1 to Sept. 30, hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tours may be scheduled. For information, contact Helen Tonc at 472-3009.
Prehistoric museum – From Nov. 1 to March 31, hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. From April 1 to Oct. 31, hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, residents may call the museum at 613-5060.
Cancer screening – Southeastern Utah Health District in Price offers checks twice a month for women up to and including age 64. Clinics include breast, pelvic and pap exams at low or no cost. Women 50 to 64 may qualify for free mammogram vouchers. Call the health department at 637-3671 to schedule appointments.
Infant immunization clinics – The health district in Price offers the clinics Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
ABC Learning Center – has books, computers and activities for adults and children. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For tutoring appointments, call the center at 888-2061.
Social Security – Located at the county courthouse in Price, the office is open the second Wednesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., excluding a half-hour lunch. For information, residents may call Social Security toll-free at 1-800-772-1213.
Caring adult program – Interested residents are encouraged to contact the program at 613-5284.
Schools
CEU Ballet Repertory Ensemble – The schedule includes:
BYU ballroom dance company, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m., BDAC.
PACY Children’s Play, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m..
Tribute to Broadway, Feb. 28 to March 6, 7:30 p.m.
Spring concert, April 24-26, classical dance; April 25-28, Contemporary dance; 7:30 p.m., Geary Theater.
Events
Price Culture Connection -The schedule includes the following presentations:
Dec. 14 – Missoula Children’s Theatre, two performances , CEU Geary Theatre.
Dec. 14 – 7:30 p.m., Price auditorium, Christmas celebration.
Jan. 24 – 7:30 p.m., Price auditorium, Christian music concert featuring David Velasquez and friends.
Feb. 8 – 7:30 p.m., Price auditorium, BYU’s ballroom dance team. Admission fees.
Feb. 20 to 25 – Geary Theatre, CEU production of “The Crucible.” Admission fees.
Feb. 22 – 7:30 p.m., Price auditorium, Eastern Utah Wind Symphony.
March 6 – Geary Theatre, CEU dance department tribute to Broadway.
March 20 to 22 and March 27 to 29 – 7:30 p.m., Mont Harmon, Castle Valley community and Mont Harmon theatre groups’ production of “Bye-Bye Birdie.” Admission fees.
April 3 to 8 – 7:30 p.m., Geary Theater, CEU production of “Crimes of the Heart.” Admission fees.
April 12 – 7:30 p.m., Price auditorium, Eastern Utah Wind Symphony.
April 15 – 7 p.m., Price auditorium, Utah Shakespearean Festival touring company’s presentation of “Romeo and Juliet.”
April 24 to 26 – Geary Theatre, CEU concert series, classical dance.
April 25 to 28 – Geary Theatre, CEU concert series, contemporary dance.
Veterans
Helper American Legion Auxiliary – meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. For information, contact Pat Scherschel at 472-8203.
VFW – The Christmas party for members and immediate families will be presented Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Bring a side dish or dessert. The event will include a visit from Santa and an in house drawing. Post hours are Monday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Meetings are the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Games are on Sunday at 1 p.m. For information, contact Ginny Boren at 637-7424.
Clubnotes
Slovenian Home – will host a luncheon for members and guests Dec. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Photography club – meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 680 E. 100 South, Price. For information, contact Greg Fausett at 637-8628.
Bowling league scores – League secretaries should report high scores weekly to Rose Fossat. For information, contact Fossat at 637-1488.
Coal Country Squares – Dancers meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the seniors center in Price.
Castle Country Fiber Guild – meets the first the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. For information, contact Michelle Goldsmith at 650-3290.
Gastric bypass support group – meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Castleview. Contact Wilma Howa at 472-5048
Central Utah Stock Car Racing Association – meets the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., at Helper Civic Auditorium. For information, contact Reed Phillips at 613-8288.
League of Utah Writers – Price chapter meets the third Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call Margaret Christensen at 637-0772.
Masonic Lodges – Regular activities include Carbon Lodge 16, F&AM, first Mondays, 7:30 p.m.; Joppa Lodge 26, F&AM, first Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Eastern Star, Naomi Chapter 13, first Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Job’s Daughters, Bethel 3, second and fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; and York Rite (chapter, council, commandery alternating), first Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Utah Eastern Shrine Club. Contact Norman Smith for information.
Castle Valley Archaeology Society – meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the CEU museum classroom. For information, contact Jeanette Evans at 637-0044
Utah Friends of Paleontology – Castle Valley chapter meets the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., in the CEU museum classroom. For information, contact the museum or Duane Taylor at 613-5060.
Carbon County Model Railroaders – The group meets Thursday at 7 p.m. For information, call Terry Wheeler at 636-0681.
Carbon County Historical Society – meets the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the courthouse. For information, call Joanne Hyatt at 472-5062 or contact Kathy Hamaker.
Newborns in Need- Residents are encouraged to donate baby items for needy infants in Carbon County. For information on volunteering or donating items, contact Teresa Kilcrease at 637-5324.
MOPS – The mothers of preschoolers group meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at Price Chapel. Adult crafts, child care and children’s program included. For information, call Tami Campbell at 637-7542.
Castle Country OHV – Meetings are the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds building. The Christmas party and election of officers are scheduled Dec. 19. The membership ride, dinner and prize drawing are slated Jan. 25. For information, contact Leslie Tolley at 637-6130 or visit the group’s website at www.ccohva.com.
BACA – The group meets every third Sunday at noon at Kraync Motor in Price.
Price Ladies of Elks -The group meets the first Wednesday of the month. For information, contact Susan Etzel at 637-5772.
Support groups
Multiple sclerosis support group – meets the first Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., in the conference room at the health district in Price. For information, contact Danny or Tami Velasquez at 637-0712.
Domestic violence support groups – are scheduled weekly. For information, call the 24-hour crisis line at 637-6589.
Single mothers support group – meets Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Price Community Center. Child care available and no fees required.
AA, NA – Meetings are conducted at the following locations:
Daily – noon, open, 90 N. 100 East, Price.
Sunday – 6:30 p.m., open, Helper mission.
Monday – 8 p.m., open, Four Corners in Price.
Tuesday – 8 p.m., open, East Carbon City Hall; 8 p.m., open, Four Corners in Castle Dale.
Wednesday – 7 p.m., open, Gilley’s in Ferron; 8 p.m., open, 90 N. 100 East, Price.
Thursday – 7:30 p.m., closed to teens, old Reeves school; 8 p.m., open, Huntington senior citizens center.
Friday – 6:30 p.m., closed, Helper mission; 8 p.m., open, East Carbon City Hall; 8 p.m., open, old Reeves school.
Saturday – 10:30 a.m., women, 90 N. 100 East, Price; 6:30 p.m., open, old Reeves school; 8 p.m., open, 90 N. 100 East, Price.
Women’s cancer support group – meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Castleview’s classroom Located in room 104, the cancer library is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For information, contact Sherry King at 637-4800, extension 3510.
Bringing Hope Foundation – Meetings are Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Price Community Center. Single mothers learn about community resources. No fees required. Participants must enroll by contacting the foundation at 637-5542.
Caregivers support group – meets the last Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at in room 140 at Active Re-Entry in Price. For information, contact Lisa Perla at 637-4950.