Sanpete County Community Calendar
June 12-13
8 a.m.-5 p.m., both days, New Zealand Olympian Jock Paget will provide a clinic for Skyline Eventing equestrian riders on the cross country course at Cleone Peterson Eccles Equestrian Center and ConToy Arena, 1000 South 955 West, Mt. Pleasant; free admission. Spectators welcome.
June 13-15, 18-22
6 p.m., Gates open for seating at the 53rd Annual Mormon Miracle Pageant which begins at 9:30 p.m. on Temple Hill in Manti. Admission is free. Arrive early for optimum first-come seating for 14,000 and room on grass for additional spectators. Bring a sweater or blanket. Be prepared in case of inclement weather.
June 14
6:30-8 p.m., An opening reception will be held to showcase the varied talents of local artist and teacher, Marie Lindahl, in the Rotating Artist Gallery in the Fairview Museum of History and Art, 85 North 100 East. Lindahl’s artworks not only include oil paintings, but also tapestry and cross stitch. The exhibit to be on display through Aug. 10.
June 15
12 noon, Rocky Mountain Cash Days races at the old Mt. Pleasant Airport, on the south end of town. 59 cars are currently registered to compete. Spectators are welcome. There is a nominal admission fee, those age 12 and under are free. Concessions available on site. Bleachers available or bring your own chair. Races will continue until finished.
June 22
7:30 a.m., register, 8 a.m., tee-off for Hub City Days Golf Tournament at Skyline Mountain Resort Golf Course, located 4.5 miles northeast of Mt. Pleasant on the Mountainville Highway. For information call pro shop at (435) 427-9575.
Now -July 19
North Sanpete School District is sponsoring the summer foods program again this year. The program provides free lunches to all children ages 0-18. Parents may purchase a meal for themselves for $3.50. The program serves lunches five days per week. The program runs through July 19. Lunches will not be served July 4th and July 5th due to the holiday. All children are encouraged to attend and have parental supervision. Sites and times for lunch service are as follows: Mt. Pleasant City Park, 11:30-Noon; Fairview City Park, 12:15-12:45; Spring City Park, 12:15-12:45; Moroni Softball Park, 11:30-Noon; Mt. Pleasant Elementary/Summer School Breakfast, 7:45-8:15, Lunch 11-11:45; Middle School/Summer School Breakfast, 7:45-8:15, Lunch, 11-11:30; Fountain Green Park: Noon-12:30.
Now — June 30
Ephraim Co-Op Merchantile Association is celebrating their 30th anniversary featuring special exhibits of stories, pictures and special memories of events in the building. See the displays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at 96 North Main, Ephraim. Admission is free. For more information, call (435) 283-6654.
AA meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meet every week at the following locations and times: Sundays, 10 a.m., upstairs in Mt. Pleasant Recreation Center; 10 N. State, Mt. Pleasant (also Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at this location); Mondays, 8 p.m., Central Utah Counseling Center, 390 W. 100 N, Ephraim (also Thursdays at 8 p.m. at this location). Anyone interested in Alanon/Alateen fellowship for those whose lives have been affected by alcoholic behavior are encouraged to contact Central Utah Counseling Center, 390 W. 100 No., Ephraim. Contact Sam at 262-1188.
American Veterans
All eligible veterans are encouraged to join and attend the appropriate post meeting as follows:
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9276 of North Sanpete meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., at 50 North 100 West, Mt. Pleasant.
American Legion Post 4 of Mt. Pleasant meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the Utah National Guard Armory, 525 West 1000 South, Mt. Pleasant.
Bible Seekers Club
6:30 p.m., Wednesday Evening Kid’s Club for ages 5-12. Hosted by Heritage Baptist Church. Games, activities, music, snacks and Christ centered. Adults are welcome to stay and attend mid-week service while the kids are in club. 1045 Medical Drive (across the parking lot from Sanpete Valley Hospital) Mt. Pleasant. Call 462-9319 for details.
Blood pressure clinics
Free blood pressure clinics sponsored by Gunnison Valley Home Care are held monthly at the following locations: Manti Senior Center the second Wednesday of every month from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Gunnison Senior Center the third Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact Krista at (435) 528-3955.
Disabled Veterans
Disabled American Veterans provides free van transportation to the George E. Wahlen Medical Center in Salt Lake City for veterans with medical appointments from Richfield and Sanpete County. For more information, contact David Powell, (800) 613-4012 ext. 2003.
DUP
Anyone interested in joining or visiting local camps of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) is encouraged to contact any DUP member, visit www.isdup.org or contact Pat Olson at (435) 462-3134 or (435) 469-1056.
Employment workshops
Department of Workforce Services (DWS), Manti, is offering free resume writing and interview skills workshops. Resume writing workshops are held every Tuesday, and interview skills workshops are held on Wednesdays. Contact DWS office for times at (435) 835-0720.
FG City Library
Regular hours: Tuesdays 1-5 p.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays 1-7 p.m. 1:15 p.m., Mondays, Story hour for ages 4-12, 10:45 a.m., Wednesdays, Preschool story hour for ages 2-5, at Fountain Green City Hall, 260 W. 100 N.
Mental health services
Sanpete Valley Hospital offers Mental Health Services for individuals who are under or uninsured, including outpatient counseling, medication assistance, and medication management. Call Sanpete Valley Hospital at (435) 462-2441 to see if you qualify.
MatchingDonors.com
22 Americans die each day waiting for organ transplants, most of them for kidneys. MatchingDonors.com, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is helping to change that by linking organ donors with people in desperate need of kidneys and other transplants. And now, it’s not necessary to donate a kidney to save a life. Donors can donate a boat, car or real estate, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to help save lives of people needing organ transplants. Visit matchingdonors.com or call (800) 385-0422.
MP Public Library
Summer program schedule includes story time every Wednesday, now thru July 17, at 10:15 a.m., at the Mt. Pleasant Recreation Center, 10 North State. The regular schedule will resume in September. Teen events will take place at 6 p.m., on June 8, July 13, and Aug. 3, at the library. The adult book club will take place the last Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call (435) 462-3340, or visit Mt. Pleasant City Library, 24 East Main, Mt. Pleasant.
MP Senior Center
Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizen Center, 101 East 100 North, offers rental space for events and social gatherings. For more information, call Paula Wright at (435) 262-9789 or Linda Jarman at (435) 262-0380.
NAMI
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support groups are a free resource providing support for individuals with mental health issues and also for their family and loved ones. Find strength with others who understand. Meetings are held next to Therapy West, 1050 South Medical Drive, Mt. Pleasant. Family Support Group meets first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m.; Connections Recovery Group meets second and fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m.
Narconon
Narconon reminds families that the opiate problem is continuing to get worse and is now considered a “syndemic.” More than ever before, communities need to come together and educate parents and their children about the dangers of drug use. To learn more about the Nation’s drug crisis, visit http://www.narconon-suncoast.org/blog/opioid-crisis-now-considered-a-syndemic.html. Narconon can help with steps to overcome addiction in the family. Call today for free screenings or referrals at (877) 841-5509.
Preparedness skills
Community classes to promote the advancement of skills, preparedness and resilience, are being taught by Jim Phillips in Spring City, sponsored by Spring City Citizen Corps (SCCC). Classes are held at Spring City Hall, 150 East Center. Skills classes are held every Thursday at 7 p.m. All events are open to the public at no cost. Questions, call (435) 709-1474.
Resource clothing bank
Persons needing clothing are welcome to browse what is available, free, on Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 p.m. Clothing donations can be dropped off anytime at 35 N. 100 E., Manti. Money donations also welcome. For info call Nancy (435) 851-0603; Darcie (435) 851-1963; or Lisa (435) 314-9064.
Sanpete Pantry
Volunteers needed to help with cardboard recycling at the Sanpete Pantry, 1080 Blackhawk Blvd, Mt. Pleasant. Call Sean at (435) 262-7841.
TOPS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is held every Thursday from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., at the Mt. Pleasant Elementary. For more information contact Carolyn at (435) 262-7759.


