Events, Notices
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Canyon Days – The coal mining camps reunion is slated Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Helper City Park. The potluck picnic will start at 12:30 p.m. Meat and rolls will be furnished. Residents are encouraged to bring items for the prize drawing to fund the event in the future. For information, call Jay Sillitoe at 472-5374 or contact Gay Howell.
Free winter coats – will be distributed free of charge to men, women and children Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the family justice center in Price.
Carbon High volleyball tryouts – will be conducted Aug. 6 at 8 a.m. at the school.
Food handlers classes – Two-hour sessions are scheduled in Price on Aug. 29 and Sept. 25 at 9 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the public health district in Price, located at 28 South 100 East. Classes will also be taught at the health department in Castle Dale on Aug. 23 and Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Test fees are required. For information, call Claron Bjork at 637-3671.
Cell phones for seniors – are available at Carbon County RSVP. The cell phones that dial 911 in emergencies at no cost to participants. For information, call the RSVP office at 637-9118.
Carbon County Humane Society – offers clinics the second Tuesday of the month at 5 S. Carbon Avenue, Price. Contact the society at 637-0588 for appointments.
Immunization clinic hours – Clinics are scheduled at Southeastern Utah Health District Monday through Thursday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Castle Country Habitat for Humanity – is accepting applications. Donations may be sent to PO Box 724, Price, UT 84501. The office is located at 150 S. 700 E. Price, UT. For information, contact the organization at 637-9701.
Free legal clinics – Utah Legal Services has scheduled free clinics the second and fourth Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 7th District Court complex, located at 149 East 100 South in Price. Residents should bring all pertinent documents pertaining to questions. For information, contact the agency toll-free at 1-800-662-1563.
Women’s cancer screening – Women 50 years of age or older may qualify for a free breast and cervical cancer exams and mammograms. For information, call the public health district at 637-3671. Women ages 40 to 49 may qualify for a low-cost exam.
Carbon County RSVP – Residents who would like to volunteer or need the assistance may contact the Price RSVP office at 637-9118 or call the East Carbon office.
Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation – is a non-profit group dedicated to the care of orphaned, injured or ill wildlife.The group needs adult volunteers. Call Debbie Pappas at 650-3441 for information.
CASA volunteers needed – Court appointed special advocate volunteers are men and women who want to help abused and neglected children. Residents interested in volunteering to may contact the CASA coordinator at (435) 381-5595.
Carbon Family Resource Center – Story time is Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. The free lending library open to the community includes items for children, teens, parents and grandparents. CFRC is located at Castle Valley Center, 755 N. Cedar Hills Drive, Price. Call the center for hours at 650-3830.
CEU Library – Hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For information, contact the library at 613-5209.
Golden Rule Mission – Residents may donate tax-deductible garage/yard sale leftovers to the mission in Helper.
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.
Price library – Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Story time is Monday at 11 a.m. for toddlers, Tuesday at 5 p.m., Wednesday at 5 p.m. and Thursday at 1 p.m. Residents interested in English as a second language or basic literacy classes Monday and Thursday at 6 p.m. may contact Paula Lewis at the library. For information, call the library at 636-3188.
Carbon County Family Support and Children’s Justice Center – offers crisis care for families with children from infants to 11 years old. The crisis nursery is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Residents may use the nursery for respite, doctor and mental health appointments, court appearances, medical emergencies, family crisis, A/Narcotic Anonymous meetings, divorce classes and to escape domestic violence. Parenting classes are scheduled Thursday at 1:30 p.m. The center is also collecting donations for displaced families. Furniture items will be accepted only if the center has families in need. For information, call the center at 637-0281.
Helper library – Hours are Monday through Thursday, noon to 6 p.m.; Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library offers Internet accessible computers and will obtain books for patrons through the inter-facility loan program. For information, contact the library at 472-5601.
CEU Prehistoric Museum -is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For additional information, contact the museum.
Foster Care Foundation – Carbon-Emery residents interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents may contact Heather Ogden at 636-0210.
Veterans
Veterans employment representative – is available Monday through Friday at the department of workforce services, 475 West Price River Drive. The representative will answer questions about benefits and assist with applications, employment and veterans issues. Contact Steve Wilkinson at 636-2343.
American Legion field officer – will be at the Price workforce services center Aug. 9 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. to assist local veterans with VA benefit applications. Veterans need not be members to receive assistance, but should bring all pertinent documents and information when meeting with the service officer.
Marine Corps League – meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Price American Legion Hall, 27 North 100 West. For membership information, contact David Brewer at 472-8757.
Helper American Legion Auxiliary – meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. For information, contact Pat Scherschel at 472-8203.
VFW – Post hours are Monday – Saturday from 1 p.m. to 9 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 the post at 637-7424.
Price American Legion Post 3 – meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 27 North 100 West.
American Legion Auxiliary – meets the third Tuesday of the month. For information, Carbon County residents may call Veloy Wilder at 637-0290.
Churches
Catholic Mass schedule – East Carbon Good Shepherd, Saturday at 4 p.m.; Green River St. Michael the Archangel, Wednesday at 6 p.m.; Price Notre Dame de Lourdes, Saturday at 5:30 p.m., Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Helper St. Anthony of Padua, Saturday at 5 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., holy days at 8:30 a.m., noon and 7 p.m., weekdays at 8:30 a.m.; Huntington Mission San Rafael, second and fourth Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
New Life Ministries – Services are Sunday, 10 a.m. Services include nursery and children’s ministry. Youth meet Thursday at 7 p.m. For information, call Pastor Andrew Lasslo at 472-5913.
Seventh-day Adventist – Saturday Sabbath School is at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 11 a.m. Bible study and prayer meeting are Thursday 6:30 p.m. Contact the church at 637-1162.
Price United Methodist – Adult Sunday School is at 9 a.m., followed by worship at 10:30 a.m. For scouting and youth information, contact the church office at 637-0127.
Assumption Greek Orthodox – Divine liturgy is Sunday, 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Holy days services are at 10 a.m. For information, call the church at 637-7398.
Desert Edge Christian Chapel – Sunday schedule includes worship service at 10 a.m.; Sunday School at 11 a.m. Youth meet Monday at 6 p.m. AWANA meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. Call Pastor Carl Sitterud at 687-2933 for information.
Bethel Spanish Assembly of God – Worship is at 9:45 a.m., followed by Sunday School at 11 a.m. Prayer meetings are Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. Call Pastor Jose Banuelos at 637-5304.
Ascension St. Matthews – The Lutheran and Episcopal congregation meets for Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., followed by services at 10:30 a.m. Potluck is the first Sunday of the month. For information, call the church at 637-0106.
Grace Baptist Church – Schedule includes Sunday School, 10 a.m.; morning service, 11 a.m.; and afternoon service, 6 p.m. Wednesday is Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Call Pastor Jeff Warix at 472-0861.
Price Chapel – Sunday schedule includes worship services at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; all ages Sunday school 11 a.m.; kids church at 9:30 a.m.; junior high youth ministries, 6 p.m. Senior high youth ministries are Monday, 7 p.m. Women’s Bible study is Wednesday, noon, and Thursday, noon and 7 p.m. AWANA groups for children ages 2 years to sixth grade meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact the church at 637-5244 for information.
Price First Baptist – Sunday services are Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; worship 11 a.m.; worship, 6 p.m. Tuesday is Bible study for adults from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday meeting and Bible study are at 7 p.m. Mission Kids 6 p.m. Sunday. Information, call Pastor Mike McGuire at 613-8159.
Wellington First Baptist – Sunday services are Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; discipleship; 5 p.m. Wednesday includes prayer, youth Bible study and fellowship at 7 p.m. For information, call Rev. Lyman Fiack at 472-3328.
Liberty Faith Fellowship – Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m., followed by service, 10:45 a.m. Youth activities are Tuesday at 6 p.m., followed by 7 p.m. service. Call the church at 637-6774.
Trinity Christian Center – Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m., followed by services at 10:50 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday includes prayer at 10 a.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m. For information, contact the church at 637-8968.
Church of God of Prophecy – Sunday services include Sunday School, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Bible study is Tuesday, 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting Friday at 7 p.m. For information, contact Pastor Mike Smith at 472-8059.
Freedom Christian Fellowship – Sunday services include Bible study for all ages, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday includes mission kids, 5 p.m.; prayer meeting, 6:30 p.m. Call the church or Pastor Mike Mayfield for information.
East Carbon Community Church – Sunday schedule includes prayer meeting, 9 a.m.; Sunday School for all ages, 10 a.m.; and worship, 11 a.m. Youth group meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the church. Call Pastor Bill Wright at 637-7005.
Carbon -Emery Church of Christ – Sunday schedule includes classes, 10 a.m.; and worship at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., with evangelist Mark Collins. Wednesday classes are at 7 p.m.
Support Groups
Recovery classes – are scheduled Monday to Friday at the Golden Rule Mission in Helper from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Classes include relapse prevention, Big Book, 12 steps, traditions, spirituality and life skills. AA is 6 p.m. daily.
Price Recovery group – meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the CEU computer building.
Reach to Recovery – The American Cancer Society program matches a diagnosed breast cancer patient with a trained survivor who can answer questions and address concerns. For information, contact Shanna Mezek at 637-3204.
MS support group- meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at Southeastern Utah Health District, 28 S. 100 East, Price. Wheelchair accessible. For information, call the health department at 637-0712.
Grieving parent support group – For parents who have lost a child, the group meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Castleview classroom.
FUTURES – The Carbon County NAMI affiliate, a support group developed for families who have children with challenges, meets the first and third Wednesday of the month.
Scooter & Wheelchair Users ADA support group – meets the second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the housing authority, 251 S. 1600 East, 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. No fees required.
Grief support group – Open to all residents who have lost loved ones, the group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at Active Re-Entry, 10 South Fairgrounds Road. For information, contact Active Re-Entry at 637-4950
AA, Naranon and Al-Anon meetings – The schedule includes:
AA (open), daily, noon, Price Alano Club, 1267 Carbonville Road.
AA Coal Sober (open), Wednesday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Price Alano Club.
Al-Anon (for friends and relatives of alcoholics), Wednesday, 7 p.m. Methodist Church, 10 N. 200 East, Price.
AA (open), Monday, 6 p.m., Four Corners Mental Health.
Naranon (open, for friends and relatives of drug addicts), Monday, 7 p.m., Price Alano Club.
AA Stepsisters (closed), Tuesday, 4 p.m., Price Alano Club.
AA (open), Thursday, 8 p.m., Huntington senior center, 176 West 100 North.
AA (open), Tuesday and Friday, 8 p.m., East Carbon City Hall, 105 West Geneva Road.
AA (closed), Tuesday and Friday, 6 p.m., Helper mission.
AA closed), Sunday, 6 p.m., Helper mission.
AA, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6 p.m., Helper mission.
NA (open) Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 8 p.m.; Friday (closed), 7 p.m.; Saturday (open), 6:30 p.m., Price Alano Club.
NA, Tuesday and Thursday, 6 p.m., Helper mission.
NA (open), Thursday 7 p.m., ABC learning center, 102 Grassy Trail.
Women’s cancer support group – meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Castleview’s classroom. Contact Sherry King at 637-4800, extension 3510.
Caregivers support group – meets the last Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at 10 South Fairgrounds Road. For information, contact Lisa Perla at 637-4950.
Life Line pregnancy assistance and support – provides alternatives to abortion for women with unplanned pregnancies. Services include testing, pregnancy verification, referrals to community resources and supportive counseling. The 24-hour crisis line number is 636-0700. Donations and volunteers welcomed.
Look Good, Feel Better – The American Cancer Society program helps women address the appearance related side effects of treatment. The group meets the first Monday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. at Castleview Hospital. To register, call Debbie Prichard at 613-5302.
Cancer resource center – Volunteers are needed to staff the American Cancer Society information center at Castleview Hospital. Hours are flexible and training is free of charge. For information, contact Gail Harding at 613-1132.
Teen parenting class – is scheduled Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Lighthouse. Thirty-six hours will equal one elective credit.
Clubnotes
NBHA races -are scheduled at the Carbon County Fairgrounds on Aug. 7, Aug. 28, Sept. 4 and Sept. 18.
District finals will be conducted Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. at the Carbon fairgrounds.
Dress code applies.
Events slated at Castle Dale arena include Aug. 14, 7 p.m.; and Sept. 11, 7 p.m.
Entrance fees are required to participate in the racing events.
Square dancing – is the first and third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the senior citizens center located at 107 S. Carbon Avenue, Price. For information, local residents may call the senior center at 637-0136.
Castleview Hospital Auxiliary – The Pink Ladies are accepting applications. For information,contact Sherline Riche at 472-5278.
MOPS – The Mothers of Preschoolers group meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at Price Chapel.
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers – The schedule includes:
Helper Balance Rock Camp meets the second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. Local residents may contact Jo Simmons for information at 472-8329.
East Carbon Geneva Camp meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Contact Brenda Richardson for information at 888-2425.
Price Juniper Camp meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the senior citizens center. Contact Larue Bates for information at 637-6556.
Price Sarah Jane Powell meets the third Tuesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. at the Villa. Contact Sarah Mae Sheehan for information at 637-9618.
Wellington Log Cabin Camp meets the second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m.
Price Sunflower Camp meets the third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at the senior center. Contact Janice D’Ambrosio for information at 637-3484.
Castle Country Players – Free acoustic jam sessions are the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the CEU music building.
Castle Country King Crawlers – CCKC conducts competitions and monthly trail rides. Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at King Crawler 4×4 at Carbon County Fairgrounds. For information, call Scott Edwards at 613-0204.
Castle Country Quilters – The group meets the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Price senior citizens center lunchroom. For information, call Jeanette Strong at 637-4499.
BACA – meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at Kraync Motor, located at 98 South 300 East in Price.
Castle Country Fiber Guild – meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. For information, contact Michelle Goldsmith at 650-3290.
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 Saturdays, 10 a.m.
York Rite (chapter, council, commandary alternating), first Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.
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 Margene Hackney at 637-0482.
Carbon County Historical Society – meets the last Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at the senior citizens center. For information, call Kathy Hamaker at 637-5456.
Carbon County Triad – meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the public saftey dispatch center in Price.
Members focus on law enforcement and aging programs to assist the elderly.
Newborns in Need- Residents are encouraged to donate baby items for needy infants in Carbon County.
For information on volunteering or donating items, local residents may contact Teresa Kilcrease at 637-5324.
Castle Country OHV – Meetings are the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds building. For information, contact Joan Powell at 637-5070.
CUSCRA – meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Log Palace at 7 p.m. For information, call Vickie Birch at 637-5669.
Utah Friends of Paleontology – meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the classroom at CEU Prehistoric Museum. Business meeting is at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact Leland Jonas at 637-7126.
Desert Wings R/C Club – meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Carbon fairgrounds. For information, contact Chris Rigert at 613-1882.