Notices
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.
Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation – is a non-profit group dedicated to the care of orphaned, injured or ill wildlife. The group needs adult volunteers. Residents may call Debbie Pappas at 650-3441 for information.
Price Main Street program – The board meets the first Wednesday of the month at noon in room 207 of Price City Hall.
For information, contact Melanie Steele at 820-1290.
Helper community development committee – meets Wednesday at 6 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 S. 700 East, 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.
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 contact Heather Ogden at 636-0210.
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Defensive driving class – for local motorists older than 50 years of age is planned Oct. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the senior center. 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.
Food handlers classes – Two-hour sessions are scheduled Oct. 30, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12 at 9 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Southeastern Utah Health District in Price. Classes will be taught Nov. 8 and Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the health district in Castle Dale. Test fees are required. For information, contact Claron Bjork at 637-3671.
Cystic fibrosis walk – The fundraising activity is planned Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. until noon at Carbon High’s indoor track. Breakfast will start at 8:30 a.m. For information or to donate to the cause, contact CEU’s nursing department at 613-5262.
Peter Goss photo exhibition – will be displayed Oct. 24 through Nov. 30 at the Museum of the San Rafael. A reception is slated Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. For information, contact the museum at 435-381-5252.
Sunnyside Craft Fair – The activity will be presented Nov. 3 from noon until 6 p.m. at Sunnyside Union Hall. The event will include food, crafts, gifts and baked items. For booth information, contact city hall at 888-4444.
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 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 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 volunteer or need assistance 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. For information, call the center at 637-0281.
Price library – 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.
Story time is scheduled Monday at 11 a.m. for toddlers, Tuesday and Wednesday at 5 p.m. and Thursday at 1 p.m. There will be no story hours on Oct. 31. Children’s Halloween parties are planned Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. for toddlers and Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. for older youngsters. English as a second language classes are Monday and Thursday at 6 p.m. Basic literacy classes are scheduled as needed.For information, 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.
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 meets the first Wednesday of the month at noon in room 207 of Price City Hall.
For information, 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 – Carbon-Emery residents interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents may contact Heather Ogden at 636-0210.
Support Groups
Recovery Halloween party – The 12-step party and dinner will be presented Oct. 20 at the Alano Club, 1267 Carbonville Road.
The schedule of activities include:
Dinner, 6 to 7 p.m.
Kids treats, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Costume contest, 7 to 8 p.m.
Main speaker, 8 to 9 p.m.
Prize drawing, 9 to 9:30 p.m.
Games, music and movies, 9:30 p.m. until midnight.
Adults are encouraged to bring candy and prize drawing donations will be appreciated.
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. For information, call the health district 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 caregiver support night. The third Wednesday is family 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, Carbon County residents may 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 are 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, residents may contact Lisa Perla at 637-4950.
Life Line pregnancy assistance and support – provides alternatives to abortion for women with unplanned pregnancies.
Services include testing, verification, referrals to community resources and supportive counseling.
The 24-hour crisis line number is 636-0700.
Donations and volunteers are 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.
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Slovenian Home – will host a luncheon for members and guests Oct. 21 from 3 to 5 p.m.
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, 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 meeting schedule includes: Helper Balance Rock Camp, second Wednesday of the month, 2 p.m.;East Carbon Geneva Camp, third Tuesday, 7 p.m.; Price Juniper Camp, third Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Price Sarah Jane Powell, third Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.; Wellington Log Cabin Camp, second Wednesday, 2 p.m.; Price Sunflower Camp, third Thursday, 1 p.m.
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 – meets the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the county GIS building. 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 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 Monday, 7:30 p.m.; Joppa Lodge 26, F&AM, first Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; Eastern Star, Naomi Chapter 13, first Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Job’s Daughters, Bethel 3, second and fourth Saturday, 10 a.m.; York Rite (chapter, council, commandary alternating), first Wednesday, 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 safety 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, 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.