Ephraim Lions fund raiser

The Ephraim Lions Club and See’s Chocolate have joined forces for a fundraiser to build a new kitchen pavilion at the Canyon View Park, Ephraim. See’s Chocolates are available at Island Riders, 69 South Main. Orders are currently being taken. Contact 283-4188.

Flu vaccines

The Central Utah Public Health Department is offering flu vaccines at their Manti, Mt. Pleasant, Richfield, Delta, Fillmore, Nephi, Loa and Junction offices this season. Walk-ins are always welcome and most insurances are accepted.

Donate cell phones

The Sanpete Valley Hospital is collecting old cell phones and cell phone batteries. Secure the call foundation takes phones, fixes them and reprograms them to be used as free 911 emergency phones. This can be done without a carrier service plan so the phones are distributed to domestic violence shelters, senior centers, neighborhood watch groups, school crossing guards and other agency with need of immediate 911 access. For more information get online at www.donatemycellphone.org. or just drop off the cell phone and cell phone battery at the Sanpete Valley Hospital in Mt. Pleasant.

Hotlines

Hotlines for Utah families to use in times of crisis include Utah Domestic Violence Link Line 1-800-897-LINK (5465); Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1-888-421-1100; and National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1-888-331-9474.

Feb. 19-28

Snow College presents “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” A play is based on the Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz. An average day in the life of Charlie Brown; a day made up of little moments picked from all the days of Charlie Brown. Eccles Center for the Performing Arts. Contact Sherry Nielson at 435-835-7478.

Feb. 25-27

Millard County Economic Development Association, the USDA Risk Management Agency and Utah State University Extension will co-sponsor the sixth annual Diversified Agriculture Conference, in Delta. Adult registration includes meals from Wednesday dinner through Friday breakfast. For the early-bird discount and other conference information, visit www.diverseag.org or call the Millard County Economic Development Association at 435-864-1407, the local USU County Extension Office or Ward at 435-797-2323.

Feb. 26

6:15 p.m., weed control class at Horseshoe Mountain Hardware, 1095 South Highway 89, Mt. Pleasant. USU Extension hosts gardening classes. Call 435-462-0100 to pre-register.

7 p.m., noted Utah guitarist Chris Proctor will perform at the Casino Star Theater, 78 South Main. Tickets are available at Rasmussen Hardware, 435 South Main, Gunnison. Ticket orders of $30 or more may be purchased with Visa, Mastercard or Discover credit cards. Contact 528-7827 or 979-2978.

11 p.m., If a person is going to apply for a permit to hunt big game in Utah this fall, this is the deadline of the application period. Applications will be accepted at www.wildlife.utah.gov until 11 p.m.

Feb. 27, 28

Mock Earthquake Disaster 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27, when an imaginary 6.5 earthquake will take out all utilities such as electrical power, natural gas, sewage, water, and phone lines. (NOTE: these utilities will not be shut off but it is suggested participants turn things off or don’t use them to get the real effect. Do not turn the natural gas valve off) Can people survive without these utilities until 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, when the mock disaster ends? Meet at North Sanpete High School at noon, Saturday, Feb. 28 where participants 12-years an older can attend a preparedness activity “Are You Ready.” Participants can obtain hands-on help with some of their concerns about being prepared for a disaster. There will be individual classes, activities and booths on various subjects.

6 p.m., Feb, 27 is pre-registration for the 2009 Sheep and Goat Education Day will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Deseret Peak Livestock Facility in Tooele.

Feb. 28, March 1

Fifth US Open Snowkite Masters, Skyline Drive- Mile Marker 14, east of Fairview. Contact Brian Schenck at 435-462-5303. http://www.snowkitemasters.com or http://www.snowkitemasters.com.

March

Canner testing will be available during the month of March at the USU Extension office in Ephraim, for a donation. To make an appointment on the hour or half hour between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., leave a message at usuext@gmail.com or 435-283-7596.

March 5

7 p.m., As part of the Tanner Lecture Series and Convocation, Mary Eisenhower will speak in the Eccles Center and Snow College’s Ephraim campus.

March 6, 7

Utah State University Extension and the Sanpete County Farm Bureau will hold their annual Farm Safety Course, Friday and Saturday, at the Extension office on the Ephraim Snow College Campus. Pre-register by calling the Sanpete County Extension office at 435-283-7597.

March 14

9 – 11 a.m., Sanpete County 4-H will hold a workshop at the Ephraim Snow College West Campus, 325 West 100 North, entitled “Time to Make Music.” Registration is from 8:45 – 9 a.m. This workshop is for kids from kindergarten-12th grade. A parent must accompany children kindergarten-2nd grade. The workshop is free for 4-H members and there is a nominal fee for non-members.