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School Board Candidate Town Hall

The McPolin Community Council and PTO invite you to a town hall meeting on May 29th at 7PM at McPolin Elementary School. There will be a primary on June 24th for School Board district 3 (Park Meadows South, Quarry Mountain, Silver Springs, Park West and Ranch Road South). Come ask candidates questions. Absentee ballots will be available.

NEWCOMERS' CLUB MEMBERSHIP COFFEE

THE NEWCOMERS' CLUB OF GREATER PARK CITY WELCOMES NEW AND NEARLY NEW FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME RESIDENTS TO THE AREA. A MEMBERSHIP COFFEE IS HELD ON THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH WHERE YOU CAN JOIN THIS FUN GROUP, MEET NEW PEOPLE, AND GET ACQUAINTED WITH THE COMMUNITY! THERE ARE MANY ACTIVITIES AND DIFFERENT INTEREST GROUPS. PHONE KAY ELLIS AT 655-3197 AND CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE AT PARKCITYNEWCOMERS.ORG.

Register now for summer semester

Do you want to attend school without leaving Heber Valley, Think Utah State University Heber. Do you want to increase your marketability in the workforce. Utah State University is right in your own back yard, offering Masters, & Doctorate degrees as well as Certificates and Endorsements. For more information visit the web at heber.usu.edu or contact 801-863-6630. USU Heber is located on the UVSC Wasatch Campus.

Kindergartn Round Up

If you have children planning to attend any of the four Park City School District elementary schols for the 2008-2009 school year and are not currently registered, they need to hear from you. Please visit pcschools.us for school boundary information and call the school for more registration information.

Teapots: Object to Subject, a New Exhibit at the Kimball

The forty-five objects included in this exhibit were selected from among the finest entries in the 2004 Survey of Contemporary American Teapots at the Craft Alliance in St. Louis, Missouri. Open Monday - Friday from 10:00 - 5:00, closed Tuesday. Open on Saturday and Sunday from noon - 5:00 pm, the Kimball Art Center is free and open to the public. Please come see the teapots.

July 4th Parade Applications

The Park City Ambassadors are now accepting applications for floats for the 2008 July 4th Parade. Please call 435-658-9620 and leave a message with the name of your organization, phone number and an email address and an application will be sent to you. The application and fee deadline is May 31, 2008.

Sandbags Available from Public Works Department

Park City Municipal has sandbags available for Park City residents and businesses. Sandbags can help re-direct water away from your property and reduce flooding and property damage. Up to 25 filled sandbags are available free of charge. Additional sandbags are available for a nominal fee ranging from 5o to 75 cents per bag. Sandbags are available at the Public Works department located at 1053 Iron Horse Drive. Call 615-5301 for more information.

Writing the Sacred

An evening writing workshop titled "Writing the Sacred" will be held Tuesday evening, June 10th at Park City Community Church. This event is open to all and will be conducted by author Ray McGinnis who teaches people to express dormant ideas and emotions. For more information or to register, contact PCCC at 649-8131.

Park City Library Board Vacancies

THE MAYOR IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR LIBRARY BOARD VACANCIES FOR TERMS OF THREE YEARS. APPOINTMENTS WILL BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1st. APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDENTS OF PARK CITY AND WILLING TO ATTEND MONTHLY MEETINGS AND OTHER MEETINGS AS BUSINESS DEMANDS. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE LIBRARY LOCATED AT 1255 PARK AVE. AND AT THE MAYOR'S OFFICE. THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MAY 19th, FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LINDA TILLSON AT 615-5605.

Residents Asked to Help Reduce Flooding Risk

A record snowyear and warming temperatures increase the risk of flooding. Park City Municipal is asking for your help to reduce flooding and property damage. It's important to keep stream channels, storm drains and cluverts clear of twigs, trash, rock dams and other debris. For more information about reducing the risk of flooding, or to report a flood hazard call 615-5301.

July 4th Parade and City Park Volunteers

The Park City Ambassadors are looking for volunteers to help with the July 4th Parade and City Park activities. If you'd like to volunteer please contact Joel Fine @ 435-901-2171 or email joel@FineProperty.com

Third Annual Building Balance Charity Golf Tournament

THE PARK CITY BOARD OF REALTORS AND AFFILIATE MEMBERS PRESENT THE BUILDING BALANCE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT, JUNE 2ND AT THE HOMESTEAD. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, SUMMIT AND WASATCH COUNTIES. THROUGH VOLUNTEER LABOR AND DONATIONS, HABITAT BUILDS SIMPLE HOUSES WITH THE HELP OF THE HOMEOWNER. THIS SCRAMBLE-FORMAT TOURNAMENT ALLOWS FOR COMPETITIVE FUN IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING WHILE RAISING VALUABLE DOLLARS FOR A GREAT CAUSE. TO SPONSOR, PLAY OR VOLUNTEER CALL ANNETTE AT 655-5166.

Moving Box Re-use Program

IF YOU'RE NEW IN TOWN YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT RECYCLE UTAH'S MOVING BOX PROGRAM. DONATE YOUR USED MOVING BOXES TO YOUR COMMUNITY RECYCLING CENTER SO THAT PEOPLE CAN RE-USE THEM. RECYCLE UTAH IS LOCATED BEHIND ANDERSON LUMBER AT 1951 WOODBINE WAY. THE MOVING BOX WAREHOUSE IS OPEN FROM 8 TO 5 DURING THE WEEK AND 9 TO 4 ON WEEKENDS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 649-9698.

Used Book Sale

THE FRIENDS OF THE SUMMIT COUNTY LIBRARIES ANNOUNCE THEIR ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AT THE KIMBALL JUNCTION LIBRARY. MEMBER NIGHT IS THURS, MAY 22 FROM 5 TO 8. JOIN OR RENEW FOR $10 AND GET FIRST PICK OF THOUSANDS OF TITLES. THE PUBLIC SALE IS FRI, MAY 23 FROM 8 TO 6, SAT, MAY 24 FROM 10 TO 6 AND SUN, MAY 25 FROM NOON TO 5. MON, MAY 26 IS BARGAIN DAY, $3 PER BAG-FULL. ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT LIBRARY ACQUISITIONS AND PROGRAMS.

Art Challenge

The Swaner EcoCenter invites all Summit County students to participate in the Swaner Nature Festival Art Challenge. The 2008 themes are Swaner Wildlife and You and Nature. All art will be displayed and winners announced at the June 21st Swaner Nature Festival. Prizes will be awarded for each grade level. Entries must be delivered to the Swaner EcoCenter offices by 5 pm on Friday, May 30. For more information, please visit www.swanerecocenter.org or call Savannah at 435.649.1767.

Summer Camps

The Park City Cooperative Preschool open registration for Summer Camps has begun. Camps run Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 am-12:45 pm and are $100 for coop and $130 for non-coop families. A special big kid only camp for grades K-3 is being offered June 16th and Preschool Camps begin June 23rd . Camp descriptions and registration forms are available outside the classroom at 1255 Park Ave., Room 209. For more information, contact Cynthia 602-0497

Garage Sale and Bake Sale

Park City Community Church is holding their annual garage sale and bake sale on May 17th from 7:00am to 1:00pm. Come have a breakfast treat. They will have hot Starbucks coffee and some freshly baked goodies. Then shop for some fantastic bargains too! All money from the garage sale and bake sale go to Shining Stars Co-op preschool. Park City Community Church is located at: 4501 Highway 224 (behind Park City nursery) For more info. call:(435)649-8131

Plant Sale

The Colby School Garden Club will be sponsoring a spring plant sale on Wednesday, May 21st from 3-5pm. Give your garden a head start this spring with beautiful heirloom tomatoes in gallon pots. There will be a variety of vegetable plants, herbs and flowers for sale. These plants are organically grown and good for the earth! All proceeds will benefit the school garden program. Please call Joanne at The Colby School 655-3966 if you have any questions

City Park Tennis Courts Closed

The City Park tennis courts will be closed for public use due to the Girls 14s National Tournament May 16th-18th

Park City Clean Up

Park City clean up begins on Saturday, May 10th and continues through Sunday, May 18th. Trash containers displaying a red and white banner will be placed at numerous locations in Park City. For information please call Public Works at 615-5301.

Recycle Utah Accepts Bicycle Tires

RECYCLE UTAH IS NOW ACCEPTING BICYCLE TIRES AND INNER TUBES AT THE CENTER ON WOODBINE WAY. IN THE LANDFILL, INNER TUBES AND TIRES DON'T BIO-DEGRADE AND THEY ARE A NUISANCE. SO SEPARATE YOUR OLD BICYCLE TIRES AND TUBES FROM THEIR BIKE RIMS AND BRING THEM TO RECYCLE UTAH. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 649-9698.

Native Plant Sale June 6 & 7

Recycle Utah will hold its annual Native Plant Sale on Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th at the Center on Woodbine from 9 to 11 am both days. You'll find a diverse selection of native plants—perennials, grasses, shrubs, trees, and wildflowers. Wildlands Nursery will be on hand to answer your questions, joined by a new grower – Sun Mountain Growers of Fruit Heights, Utah. For more information, call 649-9698.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Park City Education Foundation is gearing up for its fundraising season and needs your help! Volunteers needs for event staffing, general office help and reaching out to the schools and community. Get involved! Log on to PCEF4kids.org or call 615-0235.

Arts-Kids Film Camp

BRING YOUR IMAGINATION TO LIFE WHILE LEARNING FILM MAKING AT ARTS-KIDS FILM CAMP! KIDS SPEND A WEEK WRITING, ACTING, FILMING & EDITING TO CREATE THEIR OWN MOVIES. CAMP IS FOR YOUTH 11-16 AND WILL BE HELD JUNE 9-13 FROM 1PM-5PM AT THE PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT. COST IS $190. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CALL 435-615-7878 . TO VIEW ALL ARTS-KIDS CAMPS, VISIT arts-kids.org. SPOTS ARE FILLING QUICKLY!

National Honor Society Dinner and Auction

The Park City High School National Honor Society is having a dinner and silent auction to raise money for a scholarship for a local Park City student. The dinner and auction will be held on May 23 at 7:00 PM at Park City Community Church. You can help support by purchasing a ticket for the dinner and silet auction. The tickets are $20. Come support a good, local cause! Call 435-513-1109

"MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY"

THIS FRI & SAT AT 8 AND SUN AT 6 PM AT THE SANTY AUDITORIUM 1255 PARK AVE. THE LIBRARY BUILDING, THE PARK CITY FILM SERIES WILL PRESENT "MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY". FRANCIS MCDORMAND AND AMY ADAMS STAR IN THIS SOPHISTICATED AND HEARTFELT COMEDY. IN 24 HOURS THEY WILL EMPOWER EACH OTHER TO DISCOVER THEIR ROMANTIC DESTINIES. THE NEW YORK TIMES CALLED IT "SCREWBALL SCREEN MAGIC". RATED PG-13/93 MIN. CALL 615-8291 OR PARKCITYFILMSERIES.COM FOR REVIEWS AND TRAILERS.

Memorial Day Service

If there is a  veterans group organizing a Memorial Day service at the Park City cemetery, the Park City Interfaith Council would like that group to contact them at 435.649-8079. Ask for Sally.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

The Egyptian Theatre's Youtheatre presents "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" on the Egyptian Theatre stage Thursday May 22nd and Friday the 23rd at 7:00pm and a Saturday matinee  on the 24th at 1:30pm. Call the box office at 649 9371 to reserve your seats.

No Oil or Fats Down the Drain

The Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District reminds you not  to pour cooking grease, oil, and fats down the drain. When those substances are poured down the drain, they clog the pipes downstream of homes and businesses. When wastewater lines become clogged, wastewater can back-up into homes and businesses.  Place  your grease, oil, and fats in a can or other container and dispose with your trash. For more information, contact the Water Reclamation District at 435-649-7993.

 

2008 Utah State High School Lacrosse Championship Games

Utah State HIgh School Lacrosse Championship Saturday, May 17th at Park City High School's DOZIER FIELD! Gates open at Noon,Best of the best. Lacrosse Championship Games! Starting 'Face Off' at 1PM - Boys Div B, 4PM - Girls Divison 1, 7PM - Boys Div A. Don't miss the fun and food. Test you own speed and accuracy at the vendor village. See you there!

Visiting Author Series

The Park City Library's visiting author series continues with Jack Todd, author of "Sun Going Down" on Wednesday, May 21 at 7pm. Based on journals, diaries and letters of his own family, the novel follows three generations as they endure the hardships of pioneer life on the Nebraska and Wyoming plains.

Spring Plant Sale

The Colby School Garden Club will be sponsoring a spring plant sale on Wednesday, May 21st from 3-5pm. Give your garden a head start this spring with our beautiful heirloom tomatoes in gallon pots. They will have a variety of vegetable plants, herbs and flowers for sale. The plants are organically grown and good for the earth! All proceeds will benefit the school garden program. Please call Joanne at The Colby School 655-3966 for further information. The Colby School is a nonprofit organization.

Summer Classes and Exhibits at the Kimball

Summer is heating up and so are the classes and exhibits at the Kimball Art Center. Come enjoy an event or learn new skills at your non-profit community art center.  The Kimball is open from 10-5 on weekdays, closed Tuesday and open from 12-5 on weekends. Classes are filling up quickly so sign up soon. Enroll online at kimball-art.org or contact Jenny at 435-649-8882 ext. 113 for more information.

Opening Reception and Art Talk WIth Robert Glenn Ketchum

Join the Kimball Art Center for the opening reception of photographer Robert Glenn Ketchum on Friday June 6th at 5:00 pm. Ketchum is known for his nature photography.  He  will give an art talk and sign books  for  the opening of his exhibit, "From/For Nature," on display in the Main Gallery  beginning Friday June 6th.

Egyptian Theatre Gala 2008

The Egyptian Theatre Gala 2008, a don't miss champagne fundraising event, honors shows and performing songs from their acclaimed past season and the exciting new season. With highly sought after silent and live auction items available! The night will also feature the Annual Edwina Awards recognizing outstanding actors, crew, designers and community members from the past years productions. The Egyptian Theatre Gala will be held on June 14, cocktail attire suggested. Tickets Available at 435-649-9371 or ParkCityShows.com

Green Building Education Series - Renewable Energy for Homes

Build Green Utah's education series presents Renewable Energy for Homes, June 20th from 9am-12:30pm.This class will provide extensive information and dispel myths on passive and active solar,wind and geothermal systems. We will create an open forum for discussion of all your renewable energy questions and curiosities. To register please contact sarah@buildgreenutah.org 435-645-9363