Page The Ogden Valley news Volume XIV Issue XVII November 15, 2007 Weber State Presents Orchesis Dance Theatre Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Orchesis Dance Theatre in their Fall Concert, Thursday through Saturday, November 15, 16, and 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Allred Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $5.50 for students, seniors, WSU employees, and those with military I.D. All others are $8.50. Tickets can be purchased at the Dee Events Center Ticket Office, by calling 1-800-WSU-TIKS, or at the Browning Center Box Office beginning one hour before the performance. Orchesis Dance Theatre is the modern dance company of Weber State University. This fall concert is directed by Amanda Sowerby and features the choreography of faculty members Sara Christensen and Joanne Lawrence and students Jenny Devlin, Shannon Watson and Michelle Welling. Sara Christensen’s work, “I Like My Town,” shows seven unique people and the pathways of their existence - sometimes comical, nonsensical, dynamic, dramatic, and sometimes all together. Sara is a WSU graduate and has recently received her master’s degree in dance from the University of Utah. Joanne L. Lawrence, WSU Dance Program Director, presents two pieces that are a result of working with new faculty member David Akomba. Originally from Kenya, Akomba brings the culture of the Ewe in a piece called “Gahu” and the Zulu in a dance called “Mbombela.” “Gahu” is a recreational dance performed at social gatherings such as festivals and funerals, where it has become customary to show off jewelry during the performance. “Mbombela” is the Zulu named for a commuter train. This piece is choreographed to imitate the social and economic activities of people taking the train to work and also features wildlife as they run and dance to the deafening noises of the train. Shannon Watson’s dance, “Speed Dial,” is about chance the finding out what happens when things are not planned. As she explains, “When you don’t allow yourself to control the outcome, anything can follow. I tried not to let my personal opinion determine or limit what could happen. These ideas came from Merc Cunningham’s work and my interesting in combining my analytical mind and creative mind.” She is a single mother, returning to school to complete a degree in dance with a minor in mathematics. Michelle Welling has created a dance as a trip to her grandmother, who died this past summer. “88 Keys to the Heart” is a memory of her grandmother and the regret of so many unasked questions. She is using props and activities such as knitting baby blankets and gardening to create the memories. One of her dancers, Josie Patterson says, “It has been an interesting process to create movement based on someone’s life who we don’t know, but who was close to the choreographer.” For more information about the concert contact, Amanda Sowerby, 801-626-7674 or by visiting <asowerby@weber.edu> Snowflakes Begin Dance at Snowbasin Resort Snowbasin Resort is pleased to announce that they are making snow! During the first week of November, approximately 75 snow guns were cranked up and began their seasonal snow dance on nine ski runs. Snowbasin Resort has new fallen snow on the upper peaks of the mountains bringing a picturesque closure to autumn and heralding the beginning of the 2007/2008 winter ski season at Snowbasin Resort. Chris Westover, Mountain Operations Manager, indicated, “Temperatures have fallen allowing our snowmaking crew to perform their magic.” Anticipating a Thanksgiving Day opening, Snowbasin Resort will be offering their newest tradition—a Thanksgiving Feast Buffet at Needles Lodge. Le Beaujolais cest Arrivee! Half the fun of the celebration of the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau, one of the most animated rituals in the wine world, is knowing that on the same day, in homes, cafes, restaurants, and bistros around the world, the identical celebration is taking place! The Beaujolais is always released the third Thursday of November. Gamay is the only grape permitted for Beaujolais, and must be picked by hand. Enjoy Beaujolais Nouveau and a fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner Feast with the rest of the world. November 22, 2007, from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Adults, $45.00; Youth, $25.00; 5 and under, FREE! Come join us at Needles Lodge at the top of the mountain. For Reservations, please call 801-620-1021. Sixth grade students a Valley Elementary are once again sponsoring an annual blood drive—originally the Katie Spainhower Blood Drive—on Wednesday, January 9. Blood donations make it possible for any child in Ogden Valley to receive free blood donations should the need occur. Save your blood for a fun night where sixth grade students will entertain you with poems, magic tricks, and jokes while you help save a precious life. You will also be able to enjoy a “blood and guts” treat while you donate! Ogden Regional Mobile Unit will be there to administer blood services; blood type finger testing will also be available. Please plan to support this annual event. To donate, visit Valley Elementary’s Media Center from 1:00 to 6:30 p.m. Eligible donators must weight at least 110 pound, be 17 years of age with a parent’s permission, or 18 years or older otherwise. It must also have been at least six weeks since your last blood donation. Other health factors may apply. Contact the Ogden Regional Blood donation unit, or a sixth grade Valley student for more information. Remember, one pint of blood is equal to 3,500 calories. Donate a pound by giving a pint on January 9, 2008! Thank you for your unselfish help. EXIT Realty Wasatch Hosts Donation Drive for Christmas Box House Realtors from EXIT Realty Wasatch in South Ogden are hosting a Donation Drive for the Christmas Box House. The drive will last through December 15. Donations can be left at EXIT Realty Wasatch, which is located at 955 E. Chambers St., Suite 100. Over 600 abused and neglected children stay at the Christmas Box House in Ogden each year. This holiday season they are in need of many items including toys, clothes, shoes, school supplies, infant products, hygiene supplies, etc. For a complete list, log onto <www.exitwasatch.com> Agents at EXIT Realty Wasatch are asking for your help. To donate, call 801-475-8111. Austin Slaughter, Community Advisory Council member stresses, “This holiday season, the children at the Christmas Box House are without their families. As a community, let’s strive to make sure these kids aren’t forgotten.” EXIT Realty Wasatch of South Ogden is a franchise member of EXIT Realty Mountain West. EXIT Realty, founded in Canada, has quickly grown to over 1,233 franchises in North America. Corey Hadley, Dan Mortensen and Austin Slaughter are the Owners of the South Ogden Wasatch Franchise. Annual Holiday Studio Show and Sale Slated Artist Suzanne Storer is hosting her 16th annual open studio show and sale beginning Saturday, December 1 and again on Saturday, December 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Come enjoy ceramic sculpture, pottery, oneof-a-kind gifts, warm drink, and good cheer with friends and family! Suzanne’s ceramic art centers around life itself; animals, birds, water life, and the human form inspire her functional kitch- enware. Her southwestern style bowls and platters evolve from the spirited imagery painted and pecked into the rock walls and boulders in the desert canyons of southern Utah by ancient Native American Indians. Suzanne makes her living with clay as a professional ceramic artist. The show will be held in her home studio located at 1799 Navajo Dr. in Ogden. For more information, call 479-5035. Scrooge—A Christmas Carol New This Year New this season at Snowbasin Resort will be a coffee bar at the base of Strawberry Express Gondola, multi day tickets, and bed-based ski packages. Join us in welcoming winter at Snowbasin Resort! For more information, please call 801620-1000, or check out our website at <www.snowbasin.com> 801-745-4000 2555 WOLF CREEK DR. EDEN STORE HOURS: MON. - SAT. 7 AM - 10 PM SUNDAY 7 AM - 9 PM oz. Western Family Frozen Ve Vant Eyore Blood! Whipped Topping 25c OFF with coupon Expires 12/1/07 Clover Club Potato Chips $1.49 with coupon Expires 12/1/07 Qt. Cream o’ Weber Egg Nog 25c OFF with coupon Expires 12/1/07 New Crop Navel Oranges 50c OFF 5Expires lbs.12/1/07 or more with coupon Performer Remote Control Helicopters $2.00 OFF with coupon Expires 12/1/07 Terrace Plaza Playhouse is pleased to present Scrooge – A Christmas Carol, November 23 through December 22, 2007 every Friday, Saturday, and Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. There will be special performances every night from December 18 through December 20. The Christmas season truly begins at Terrace Plaza Playhouse with the opening of this ever popular annual holiday show. With a script by Beverly Olsen and Jacci Florence, we tell the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, following him through a haunting evening that gives him a new perspective on life, love, and charity. This year’s director is Jacci Florence Ticket Information •฀ Adults $11 & $9 •฀ Children $8 & $6 •฀ Seniors and Students receive a discount Group rates are also available. Season Tickets include seven shows in the reserved section for $63. Reserved tickets are available at Terrace Plaza Playhouse located at 99 E. 4700 S., Ogden; or by calling 393-0070 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information about this and other shows in our upcoming season, visit our website at <www. terraceplayhouse.com>