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.
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. Contact Veloy Wilder at 637-0290.
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. The first Wednesday is designated as a caregiver support night. The third Wednesday is family activity night.
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, NA, 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.
NA (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. For information, 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, referrals to community resources and supportive counseling. The 24-hour crisis line number is 636-0700.
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.
Notices
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Helper community blood drive – is scheduled Oct. 16 from 2 p.m. at the civic auditorium, 19 South Main.
Type O blood donors are needed.
Mining related musculoskeletal injuries and disorders – Dr. Joseph Webster will present a free program for active or retired miners and their families on Oct. 2.
The program is slated from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Western Energy Training Center, located at 47 North Highway 191.
Defensive driving classes – Two sessions for local drivers older than 50 years of age are planned at the senior center in Price.
The first eight-hour class will be Oct. 1 and Oct. 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. daily. The second session will be Oct. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For information or to register, contact the senior center at 637-5080.
Shriners Children’s Hospital screenings – The free clinic is scheduled Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Castleview.
For information, Carbon County residents may contact the hospital at 637-1132.
Halloween carnival – is slated Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lighthouse, located at 251 West 400 North in Price.
Attendees wearing costumes will receive prizes.
Residents planning on joining the festivities should RSVP by Oct. 4.
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.
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.
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 legal questions.
For information, residents may contact the agency toll-free at 1-800-662-1563.
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 RSVP – Residents who would like to lend a helping hand or need the assistance of volunteers may contact the Price RSVP program at 637-9118 or call the East Carbon office.
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.
Child care resource and referral – For information on becoming licensed child providers or obtaining referrals, local residents may contact the program at 613-5619.
Cell phones for seniors – are available at Carbon County RSVP. The program provides cell phones that dial 911 in emergencies at no cost to participants.
For information, seniors may call the RSVP office at 637-9118.
Price library – Winter hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and closed Sunday.
English as a second language classes are Monday and Thursday at 6 p.m. Basic literacy classes are scheduled as needed.
Local authors Cathy Wilson and Nancy Takacs will be at the library Oct. 3 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Wilson and Takacs have been published in the latest edition of Glyphs and the book will be sold at the event.
For information, Carbon County residents may contact the library at 636-3188.
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, local residents may contact the library at 472-5601.
CEU Library – Hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Hours vary during holiday weekends and school breaks.
For information, contact the library at 613-5209.
Gallery East – Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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. Local residents may contact the center for hours at 650-3830.
Rape crisis hot line – 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.
Golden Rule Mission – Residents may donate tax-deductible garage/yard sale leftovers to the mission in Helper.
Carbon County Humane Society – offers clinics the second Tuesday of the month at 5 S. Carbon Avenue, Price.
Carbon County pet owners may contact the society at 637-0588 for appointments.
Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation – is a non-profit group dedicated to the care of orphaned, injured or ill wildlife.
The group needs adult volunteers.
Carbon County residents may call Debbie Pappas at 650-3441 for information.
Price Main Street program – The board members meet the first Wednesday of the month at noon in room 207 at the Price City Hall.
For information, local residents may contact Melanie Steele at 820-1290.
Helper community development committee – meets Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the civic auditorium.
Castle Country Habitat for Humanity – is accepting applications for homes from eligible candidates.
The office is located at 150 South 700 East in Price.
Donations may be sent to PO Box 724, Price, UT 84501. For information, contact the organization at 637-9701.
CEU Prehistoric Museum – is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, contact the museum.
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 participate in the program may contact the CASA coordinator at (435) 381-5595.
Foster Care Foundation – Residents interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents may call Heather Ogden at 636-0210.
Churches
Catholic Masses – The schedule includes:
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. For information, 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. For information, contact 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.
On Oct. 6, the church will host a celebration and blessing of animals, pets and residents who care for them. The events will include treats and prizes.
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.
For information, 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. For information, 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 for seventh to 12th grade meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the church. For information, contact 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.