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Angel Tree applications – are available at the workforce services offices in Price and Castle Dale, Eastern Utah Community Credit Union in Price and East Carbon and Melon Vine Deli in Green River.
Deadline is Nov. 30. For information, contact United Way at 637-8911.
CEU Christmas pottery sale – is planned Nov. 29 until 8 p.m. and Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the student center on the college campus in Price.
Active Re-Entry Christmas party – is planned for Active Access members and guests Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lighthouse. The event will include food and entertainment. RSVP with Active Re-Entry at 637-4950 by Dec. 4.
Food handlers classes – Two-hour sessions are scheduled Dec. 12 at 9 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Southeastern Utah Health District in Price.
Classes will be taught 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.
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.
Women ages 40 to 49 may qualify for a low-cost exam.
For information, call the public health district at 637-3671.
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, alcohol/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, local seniors may call the RSVP office at 637-9118.
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.
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, 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. 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. 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.
Contact 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 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. To volunteer, 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 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 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.
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, 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.
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.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary – meets the second Friday of the month at 3 p.m.
Price American Legion Post 3 – meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 27 North 100 West.
American Legion Auxiliary – meets the third Tuesday of the month. For information, contact Veloy Wilder at 637-0290.
Clubnotes
Slovenian Home – will host a luncheon for members and guests Dec. 2 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, 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. 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 – Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. From April to September, the group meets at King Crawler 4×4 at Carbon County Fairgrounds. From October to March, meetings are 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, 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 Price public safety dispatch center. 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, 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.