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Show Volume XVIII Issue II The Ogden Valley news Page July 1, 2010 New Teen Novel by Eden Author Now Available Eden Resident Wendy lary. However, she adds, she still managed Toliver’s newest book Lifted was released June 8 by publisher Simon Pulse. Lifted is Toliver’s third teen novel that has been published. The story is about Poppy Browne, who had never stolen anything in her life before moving to Pleasant Acres, Texas and meeting Mary Jane and Whitney. But when Poppy walks out of the mall with her two new friends and her first pair of stolen jeans, she’s hooked. Before long, Poppy is lifting whenever she gets the urge—it’s never about the merchandise, it’s always about the thrill. But when her secret gets out, the girls in Poppy’s clique turn on one another. As she watches her life collapse around her, Poppy must decide where her loyalties lie . . . and how far she’ll go to protect herself. Toliver’s prior two novels for teens are The Secret Life of a Teenage Siren and Miss Match. Her novels are targeted for youth 14 years of age and up. Born in Texas, raised in Colorado, and now living in Utah, Wendy says that she has successfully eliminated “y’all” from her vocabu- to marry a “pickup” man. Together they have three young sons and an assortment of furry, scaly, and slimy pets. Toliver is participating in a number of book signing events through August. On Friday, June 25, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., she will be at Chic Style located at 2595 Hwy 162, Suite 5 in Eden. On Saturday, June 26, she will be signing books at Dottie Beck’s from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Dottie Beck’s is located at 5522 E. 2200 N. in Old Town Eden. Saturday, August 7, she will be at Barnes & Noble in Layton, and at Borders in Murray on August 17. For more information, visit www.wendytoliver.com ; publisher http://authors.simonandschuster. c o m /Wendy-Toliver/44777487; blogs www.teenfictioncafe.blogspot. com, www.booksboysbuzz.com, and www.pulserocom.com; Facebook www.facebook.com/wendy.toliver; Twitter www.twitter. com/wendytoliver ; and MySpace at <www. myspace.com/roxytoliver> This summer, Wendy will also be involved in various charitable events and a University of Utah writing program. Note: Photos by Dimitria Van Leeuwen. Sixth Annual Portraits of Ogden Exhibit Announced Bryan J. Smith is the featured artist for the 6th Annual Portraits of Ogden exhibit opening on Ogden’s First First Art Stroll, July 2 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Universe City, 2556, Washington Boulevard in Ogden. The show will continue through July 17. Gallery hours are Fridays, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.; and Saturdays, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.; or by appointment (call Benjamin Jennings at 801-458-8959). Bryan J. Smith of Eden is a relatively new resident in the Ogden area but he has rapidly become the ubiquitous photographer/promoter of local landscape, city life, and residents through his work as a website designer. He has used his skills as a photographer to embellish what could be standard websites with continually updated photographs of community and business activities on the sites he manages. Also an adventurer, Bryan carries his lens into extreme situations to share what is often unseen. The exhibit will include images from inside burning buildings, views from the edge of cornices atop Mr. Ogden, silhouettes of crimson flamenco dancers, and the intense expressions of musical performance from the Ogden area. A look at some of his work will show you Ogden Valley Library Offers a Variety of Summer Programs The Ogden Valley Branch of the Weber County Library is offering the following summer programs: Children’s Summer Reading Program: Check Out a Hero! The fun will run through June and July. Children aged 3 through 12 will most enjoy this free program. Read at home (or be read to) for three or more hours, and earn a prize! Come to fun, educational activities every other week, beginning June 7. Teen Summer Reading Program: Play It! Get in the game this summer at the Weber County Library! Come to two or more fun, free activities and rate at least two books you’ve read or listened to, and get a bag of free stuff. Want to do more? Earn a chance to win a grand prize by coming to more programs and rating more books. The program ends July 29, so don’t delay, register today! Chess Players Wanted! The Ogden Valley Branch Library hosts a FREE Youth Chess Club Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. If chess is your game (or if you want to learn how to play), please join us. All skill levels are welcome. Mats and pieces will be provided. July Computer Classes Introduction to the Internet—Thursday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. Introduction to the Internet for Parents and Children—Saturday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Word 2007—Thursday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m. Ogden Valley Library Summer Film Festival Fridays, June 18 – August 20 at 11:00 a.m. why he has just been contracted by the Ogden Films will be presented on Fridays from June City Economic Development Department to 4 through August 20 at 11:00 a.m. in the comassist them in their task of promoting Ogden munity room. Treats will be provided. City as the best choice for businesses and famiOver the Hedge (83 min – PG) lies that are looking for relocation alternatives. July 2 Disney Nature: Earth (90 min – G) Smith is the perfect choice to deliver real-time July 9 July 16 Wall-E (98 min - G) photographs of a vibrant and lively city. Sea Monsters 3-D (40 min – NR) Smith is a graduate of Cal Polytechnic State July 23 Night at the Museum University, San Luis July 30 (108 min – PG) Obispo ‘96 in Industrial Technology. He is the August 6 Night at the Museum 2 (105 min - PG) owner of DataZ.com, a cutting edge web devel- August 13 Harry Potter/Half-Blood Prince (153 min – PG) opment company specializing in “knocking August 20 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (94 min – PG) it out of the park.” His photography is one of the fringe benefits his Indulgence: Book Discussion and Movie The Ogden Valley Branch will be offering clients receive when he a tempting book discussion and movie this designs their website. He is never seen summer. This tasty series will be mixed with a without his camera. smattering of recipes prepared previous to each He says he is, “Working hard on making life fun. Building a network of community web portals and commercial websites for clients is a great way to learn about people and places. Living here also makes enjoying the greatest snow on earth easy!” This exhibit will be an up-to-the-minute portrait of a city. Expect to see Ogden and the surrounding area in its best light; full of life, beauty, and the energetic people who live in the neighborhood. You will want to move to Ogden if you don’t already live here. discussion. Indulge yourself with a cooking demonstration by our own local Librarian Faith Hope! Books are available to check out. Sign up today! Programs are free, including the food! J u l i e and Julia by Julie Powell, Tuesday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m. Julie and Julia, Tuesday, August 10 at 7:00 p.m. Cooking demonstration and movie – ohhhh my! James Craner Art Exhibit - June - July at the Ogden Valley Branch Library James Craner is a longtime member of Utah’s community of artists. His paintings have been widely exhibited in the region, and his prints and limited editions have found a national clientele, even gracing a wall in the Oval Office in Washington D.C. James earned a BFA from the University of Utah. His natural intuitive gifts have been enhanced by close personal study with some of the country’s most talented mentors. He has studied with Arnold Friberg, Alvin Gittens, Farrell Collette and many others. In addition, of course, a lifetime of adsorbing the creations and techniques of the Old Masters has equipped him with an internal frame of reference that informs and influences his own unique expressions. None of them has had a more powerful impact on his personal vision than has the great colorist, Claude Monet. Some years ago, James realized a longheld dream when he went to Giverny, France and visited Monet’s studio. While there, he was able to do some paintings of the beautiful gardens portrayed in many of Monet’s works. This was a singular highlight in an artistic career that has brought him wide recognition among his peers, and among art lovers familiar with his work. For more information on any of these programs, please call 801-337-2660. ARE YOU A “NEWCOMER” TO OGDEN VALLEY? If so, order your FREE Welcome Package at www.ovba.org NOW OPEN JUTTA’S GERMAN FOOD AUTHENTIC German Food Breakfast and Lunch Thursday – Monday 7 AM – 2 PM Same location as ALPINE PIZZA. ~ Next door to Red Moose Lodge Join us for an intimate acoustical performance Thursday July 15th, 6:30—9:00pm National recording artists Due West will perform at Texas Pride Barbecue for an intimate acoustical performance as part of the Summer Concert Series. A special ‘BBQ with the Band’ will be from 5:30 – 6:30. Brett Turner will open for Due West at 6:30 and the concert will end just before 9:00 pm. Find out more information at www.texaspridebarbecue.com |