Community Representatives Needed
Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange is looking for community representatives to assist in finding host families and work with the students and their families during the school year. Individuals must enjoy teenagers and have good communication skills. Call Anne Ring, 1-866-462-3243 if you are interested in learning more about becoming a community representative.
Drug Rehab Resource
Problems with a drug or alcohol addiction in a loved one? Don’t know whom to turn to for help? Contact Drug Rehab Resource for a free confidential consultation to find the help you need. Call today 1-866-649-1594 or find out more at www.drugrehabresource.net.
Host Families
ASSE is seeking local families to host high school boys and girls from diverse countries around the world. Call 1-800-733-2773.
Host Families Needed
Open your heart and home to an international exchange student. P.I.E. urgently needs host families and area representatives. Call 1-800-828-9001.
Host Families
Foreign high school students are scheduled to arrive soon for academic semester and year home-stay programs, and the sponsoring organization needs a few more local host families. If you are interested call 1-866-546-1402.
Seniors and Disabled Struggling with Debt
The DCSD legal service is designed to help seniors and disabled people who cannot afford to hire an attorney to file for bankruptcy, but need legal representation to get collectors to stop harassing them, Call 1-800-992-3275 Ext. 1304 with any questions.
Medical Help for Children
Utah families with children in need of medical services or medical equipment needs not fully covered by health insurance can apply to the United HealthCare Children’s Foundation for up to $5,000 in medical assistance grants online at www.uhccf.org
Bible Study
Bible studies are being conducted by the Seventh-day Adventists of Emery County on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-noon at the home of Robert and Elsie Law, 1065 East 300 North (Bench Road), Ferron. Everyone is welcome to come. For more information, call 384-2424 or 384-2447.
NW Services
NW Services is seeking caring families to host high school students. Call 1-866-846-3977.
Huntington First Ward Christmas Party
Huntington First Ward will hold its Christmas Party on Dec. 23 at 6 p.m. It will begin with a dinner of chicken corden bleu, activities for the children, a program, and a special visitor. Visitors welcome. Church on 400 East.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
A Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held at Desert Edge Christian Chapel on Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. The theme is Silent Night. All are welcome to come and worship.
Christmas Concert
The Huntington Glee Club and Women’s Chorus will present an evening of Christmas music Dec. 21 at the Huntington LDS Stake Center at 7 p.m., featuring the cantatas “Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room” by Gerald N. and Lynn S. Lund and “The Gift Of The Magi ” by O Henry and Oliver X. White. See you there.
Cleveland Angel Tree
Cleveland Town will sponsor an angel tree again this holiday season. If you know of a needy person or family in our town, who needs to be put on the angel tree, call the town hall 653-2310. If you would like to help by picking an angel from the tree and provide a gift for them, call or stop by the town hall during business hours, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Gifts need to be returned to the town office (100 West Main) by Dec. 23.
Cleveland’s Annual Christmas Party and Program
Cleveland Town will hold its annual Christmas party on Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. at the town hall. There will be a short program, light refreshments and of course Santa will make a special visit. Come and join our fun family holiday tradition.
New Years Celebration
Ring in the New Year at the Price Senior Citizen Center 9 p.m. till midnight with “Music of the Heart.” All ages welcome, refreshments will be served and party favors supplied, (donations suggested). For more information contact Annette at 650-0049.
Huntington Senior Citizen Christmas Party
The Huntington senior Christmas party will be held Dec. 22 at the center. Everyone should bring a $5 gift.
Castle Dale Senior Citizen Christmas Party
The Castle Dale senior Christmas party will be held Dec. 23 at the center. Everyone should bring a $5 gift.
Addiction Recovery Help
Narconon reminds parents that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs with youth is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your kids help if they need it. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all classes of drugs. Narconon also offers free addiction counseling, assessments and referrals to rehabilitation centers. 877-413-3073 or www.drugsno.com
Painting Fund Raiser
Painting With Purpose sells digital copies of paintings created by children with special needs to raise money for charity. They are searching America to find children with special needs who would like to paint a picture and help raise money for their cause. View the press kit and sample video at our website www.paintingwithpurpose.com to learn more.
Third Annual Ice Fishing Tournament
Join Scofield State Park staff Dec. 27 for its Third Annual Ice Fishing Tournament. Registration is limited and required by calling (435) 687-2491. The cost is $13 per entrant. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. with the tournament beginning at 7 a.m. A prize is awarded for the biggest fish, along with drawings for door prizes, and free hot chocolate and hot dogs for everyone who participates.
Price City Fire Deptartment Womens Auxillary
The Price City Fire Department Womens Auxilary is in need of batting for quilts that are being donated to the U of U Burn Center. If you have quilt batting to donate or could contribute monetarily to this cause, call Rita Dunn at 637-6150.
Stitches From The Heart
Stitches From the Heart need volunteers to knit, crochet, or quilt blankets, little sweaters and hats for babies in need. These items are donated to hospitals all over the country. Patterns available. Donated yart appreciated for our seniors. Toll free 1-877-985-9212 or email us at StitchesFromHeart@aol.com. The web site is www.StitchesFromTheHeart.org.
Emery High School Plays
Watch for future productions, in January, beginning drama plays on Jan. 7-8 in February, Snoopy will be presented, and in May, a yet unnamed play will be given.
Emery County History Books for Christmas
The book “A History of Emery County” will be available for only $6 until Christmas. Pick up what you need at the Pioneer Museum in Castle Dale, the Museum of the San Rafael in Castle Dale, or the John Wesley Powell River History Museum in Green River. For more information call Sylvia at 687-9184.
Attention: WWII Veterans
An 18 year old senior from Ostrander, Ohio is looking for stories and other memorabilia from WWII veterans. Contact: Kyle Nappi, 1890 Warren Road, Ostrander, OH 43061. knap607@yahoo.com
WWII Veterans
Seeking officers, enlisted men, WACs, cadets, Britons, civilians and /or their families and friends who were stationed at Cochran Field, or lived in Macon, Ga. during WWII, who would be willing to contribute artifacts, photos, articles and stories pertaining to their experience with the men and women working there. If so, contact: Mike Rowland, Archivist, WR-LC/MU, 1942 Heritage Blvd., Robins AFB GA 31098-2442.
DVDs4VETs
To donate DVDs to veterans who otherwise do not have access to them, visit www.dvds4vets.org. For more information call Laurance at 1-914-835-3673.
Power Wheelchairs Available
The Senior Wheels USA Program makes available power wheelchairs to senior citizens and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. The power wheelchairs are provided to those who can no longer walk safely, nor self propel a manual wheelchair and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. If the patient’s need is for use in the home, call for more information to see if they qualify. Call toll free 1-800-246-6010.
Looking for Host Families
Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange is looking for host families in the local area to host a foreign exchange student. These young ambassadors are between 15 and 18 years of age and all speak English. Student’s profiles will start arriving for students from various countries. Students come with their own spending money and medical insurance. Call Anne Ring, 1-866-462-3423 if you are interested in opening your hearts and homes to one of these individuals.