Castle Valley FYI
Notices
Rape crisis hotline – Rape or domestic violence victims in the Carbon-Emery County area may contact the local 24-hour crisis line toll-free at 1-866-894-8610.
Helper animal licenses – may be purchased Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the city police department. The department is located on Main Street.
Food handlers classes – Two-hour sessions are slated at the health department in Price on March 12 at 9 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Test fees required. Classes will be offered at the health district in Castle Dale on Feb. 20 and March 20 at 4 and 7 p.m.
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.
Foster Care Foundation – Carbon-Emery residents interested in becoming foster parents may contact Greg Cowan at 636-0210.
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 return/remain in school, parenting/life skills, cooking and recreation opportunities. For information, residents may contactTerry Willis at 637-0281.
CASA – Court appointed special advocates are trained volunteers appointed by judges to speak for children appearing in court. Volunteers are screened. Contact Tarasina Compagni at 636-3431.
Frontier project – 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.
Lifeline pregnancy assistance, support center – The facility offers free confidential pregnancy testing, verification, counseling and baby supplies. Contact 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, local residents may contact 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.
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, local residents may 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 at 5 p.m. 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. 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, 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, call the museum at 613-5060.
Habitat for Humanity – For information about volunteering or applying for homes, call the Habitat office at 636-3230 between 8 a.m. and noon.
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 district at 637-3671 for 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. 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:
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
American Cancer Society daffodil fundraiser – will continue through Feb. 20. Flowers will be delivered March 20. Contact Joyce Pierce at 637-2883.
Relay for Life memory wall – Residents wishing to have photos displayed during the event are encouraged to contact Mary Dickerson at 637-0964.
Price Culture Connection -The schedule includes the following presentations:
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.
Senior citizens
Carbon County senior citizens centers – The schedule of activities includes the following:
Feb. 14 – 11:30 a.m., music by Melody Five; noon, ranch chicken Valentine’s lunch; 1 p.m., bowling at Price; 8 p.m., potluck dance.
Feb. 17 – 9 a.m., ceramics; 11:30 a.m., music by Ruben, Charlie and Louie; noon, hamburger vegetable soup lunch; 1 p.m., bowling at Price.
Feb. 18 – 9 a.m., line dancing/ceramics; 10 a.m., crochet class; 11:30 a.m., music by Golden Girls; noon, chicken cordon blue lunch; 1 p.m., game day.
Feb. 19 – 9 a.m., ceramics; 9:30 a.m., yoga; 11:30 a.m., music by Melody Five; noon, roast beef birthday lunch; 1 p.m., bowling at Helper.
Feb. 20 – 9 a.m., line dancing; 11 a.m., ceramics; 11:30 a.m., music by Ray and Ray; noon, baked fish lunch; 7:30 p.m., square dancers.
Feb. 21 – 11:30 a.m., music by Melody Five; noon, spaghetti lunch; 1 p.m., bowling at Price.
Veterans
VFW field officer – will be at the Price workforce office Feb. 20 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. to assist veterans with VA matters.
Helper American Legion Auxiliary – meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. For information, residents may contact Pat Scherschel at 472-8203.
VFW – 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, call Ginny Boren at 637-7424.
Clubnotes
Slovenian Home – will host a luncheon for members and guests Feb. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. For information, contact Betty Evatz at 472-3617 or Tony Lessar.
Photography club – meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 680 E. 100 South, Price. Call Greg Fausett at 637-8628.
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. Call Michelle Goldsmith at 650-3290.
Gastric bypass support group – meets the second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., at Castleview. For information, call 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 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. For information, contact Leslie Tolley at 637-6130 or visit the group’s website at www.ccohva.com.
BACA – The group meets the third Sunday of the month 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.
Overeaters Anonymous – meets Thursday at 8 p.m. in room 6 at 105 W. 100 North, Price.
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.
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.
Price Alanon – The group meets Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. in room 221 at 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 For information, contact Sherry King at 637-4800, extension 3510.
Bringing Hope Foundation – Single mothers meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Price Community Center. 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.