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Show Page 4 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXI Issue II May 1, 2013 OVBA Invites Businesses to Attend Presentation: “You Seniors Invited to Free Events Honoring Mothers The Harrison Regent would like to invite • Friday, May 3, 11:00 a.m.: Let’s Talk have planned your vacation, how about your retirement?” everyone in our community, especially seniors, Seniors® - Gardening Class Local business owners are invited, along with members, to the next Ogden Valley Business Association meeting on May 16, at noon, at the Ogden Valley Branch of the Weber County Library in Huntsville. The cost is $5 for OVBA members and $10 for nonOVBA members, which includes lunch served by Carlos and Harley’s Fresh Mex Cantina. Please RSVP to terry@ovba.org by May 13 to ensure lunch availability. With over 14 years of experience, Zion’s Wealth Advisors, Vice President -Wealth Advisor, Maria Recto, will show small business owners how to develop a comprehensive strategy that suits your circumstances, embracing asset management as well as insurance, trusts, and other legal structures; and how to successfully achieve financial goals for retirement. For more information visit <www.ovba.org> to join us in celebrating mothers during the month of May. We’ll be hosting a number of events, activities, and seminars perfect for getting out of the house, meeting new friends, and, most importantly, honoring the special women in our lives. Each event is free and open to the public. The Harrison Regent, www.harrisonregent. com, is located at 4481 Harrison Boulevard. Events include: • Saturday, May 4, 11:00 a.m.: Craft Day • Sunday, May 5, 5:30 p.m.: Jazz Night Join us for supper at 5:30 and enjoy the smooth sounds of Jazz during your meal. All mothers in attendance will receive a carnation. We will be serving a chef-prepared meal, including dessert. To RSVP, or to learn more, please call The Harrison Regent at 801-479-1653. Jeffrey Favero Photography Exhibit Spring is in the Air: WSU Alumni at the Ogden Valley Library Singers perform May 3 Photography by Jeffrey Favero will be on Cannon SLR, through the lens of which he exhibit in the Lorna Wattis Swanson Gallery, Ogden Valley Branch Library, through June. He will greet photography lovers during the opening of his exhibit on Monday, May 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Jeffrey also maintains a fine art photography gallery of his work in Ogden at 707 24th Street. Having spent his formative years in Brigham City, Jeffrey received a BA degree in accounting from Utah State University, a DDS from the University of Oklahoma, and completed a general practice residency at the University of Utah Hospital in 1983. Returning to Ogden, he and his wife Sheila raised eight children. In 2009, after 27 years of sharing photography mounted on the walls and ceilings of his dental office, he sold his practice; and photography, a life-long avocation and passion, became his vocation. Jeffrey’s first real camera was purchased on the street in Naples, Italy circa 1975—no warranty, manuals, or documentation. Later, he realized he had probably made a black market purchase. Nonetheless, it was a genuine quickly identified a divine attribute in every image he captured, whether the face of a destitute Napolitano street urchin or the brilliant expanse of a sunrise over the Adriatic Sea. Among a variety of jobs he has held was that of offset printing press operator, an experience that left him with aspirations of exploring future print production. When the digital evolution brought that technology to photography, he followed. He now especially enjoys printing his own images because he can ensure that their two dimensional representation reflects the vision he saw through the lens. Jeffrey says that, “For me, the art of photography is more about the giver than the taker—a visual synergy of diving gift, serendipity and a splash of creativity. I’ve come to appreciate, ‘that like a piece of music,’ where rhythm and tempo come together to elevate the senses, an image frozen in time, taken ‘in tempo with nature,’ can bring us in touch with our inner self and Creator.” For additional information, visit Jeffrey’s web site <www.jeffreyfaverocom> Century 21-Eden Office Receives National Award Recognition Agents in Gage Froerer’s Century 21, Eden office were recognized as being industry leaders in Real Estate Sales. Joan Woodruff, Peggy Turner, and Jeff Hardy all received the “Masters Ruby Award” for sales excellence within the Century 21 system. Fewer than ten percent of all agents meet the production criteria for Masters Ruby. Casey Froerer was also recognized as the number-one agent in the state and five state regions, and was awarded the prestigious “Double Centurion” award. Casey led the State and Region with over 125 closed transactions in 2012. The CENTURY 21® System Awards and Recognition program gives companies, offices, teams, and individual producers the opportunity to be recognized and honored for their achievements. The Masters Award Program is an exclusive recognition program for sales associates which honors those top-producing individuals for their efforts and is the Path to CENTURION®. Century 21 Real Estate LLC (century21. com) is the franchisor of the world’s largest residential real estate sales organization, providing comprehensive training, management, administrative and marketing support for the CENTURY 21® System. The System is comprised of approximately 7,000 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices and 100,000 agents in 73 countries and territories worldwide. Also recognized as a leader in e-marketing, it has received numerous awards. The CENTURY 21 System is actively increasing its presence globally, with international operations throughout Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia. Weber State University Alumni Association presents the WSU Alumni Singers, directed by Evelyn Harris, in concert, May 3, 7:30 p.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 E. 5650 S. in Ogden. There is no charge for this performance. The program will feature a wide variety of music including “Over the Rainbow,” selections from the Faure “Requiem,” “I See the Light,” and “Get Happy.” The special numbers this year will include solos and small groups. This concert provides wonderful family entertainment for all ages with a wide variety of music. Weber State Singers was an active performing group at Weber State University, with Evelyn Harris directing the group for seventeen years. When she retired they also retired the group, which was then without a director. The members had a strong desire to keep the Singers alive and did so through the auspices of the WSU Alumni Office. The WSU Alumni Singers have been together since 2002. The current group is comprised of former WSU Singers as well as Evelyn Harris’ vocal students. For more information about the WSU Alumni Singers, contact Evelyn Harris, 801392-3773 or <evieh7@comcast.net> May Programs & Events @ the Ogden Valley Library Branch Discovery Time – Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. Children who start kindergarten ready to learn to read have greater success throughout their school years. The Weber County Library can help! FREE Discovery Time programs featuring stories, music, and learning activities designed to teach the five best ways to help your child get ready to read. Learn easy, fun ideas to help your child develop pre-reading skills at home. The programs, developed for infants and children up to five years, are presented in seven-week blocks. Registration is not required. Senior Lunch Program – Wednesday @ 12:00 p.m. Senior lunches are served in the Community Room. A suggested donation of $3 for seniors, and $6 charge for patrons 59 and younger! Special activities such as Bingo, Wii Games, and Fitness Classes follow Senior Lunch Programs throughout the month. After School Program - Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. Come enjoy games, crafts, and fun—but educational, too!—activities of all kinds. Zumba @ Your Library - Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. Films @ Your Library – Get Your Game On! - Family Favorite, Saturday Matinees, 2:00 p.m. May 4 – The Perfect Game (PG) In 1957 a rag-tag, shoeless, poor group of kids from Monterrey, Mexico shocked the world by winning 13 games in a row and the Little League World Series in the only perfect game ever pitched in the Championship May 11 – The Mighty Macs (G) In the early 70s, Cathy Rush becomes the head basketball coach at a tiny, all-girls Catholic college. Though her team has no gym and no uniforms—and the school itself is in danger of being sold—Coach Rush looks to steer her girls to their first national championship. Films @ Your Library – Flashback to High School - Tuesdays @ 7:00 p.m. May 7 – The Breakfast Club (R) May 14 - Grease (PG) Book Discussion Series – Muslim Journeys: Understanding through literature Wednesday, May 1, 7:00 p.m. – The Arabian Nights. For a thousand and one nights, the beautiful princess Shahrazad must tell a different tale to her murderous husband King Shahriyar in order to save herself from execution. Books will be available at the reference desk. Weber Reads: Emily and the Great Outdoors – Thursday, May 9, 7:00 p.m. Celebrate the poetry of Emily Dickinson, who often wrote about the natural world, with the Ogden Nature Center. Folklorico Dancing - Thursday, May 16, 7:30 p.m. Tutulli Dancing Group, led by Ogden resident Irimelba Reyes, will perform traditional dances known as “Ballet Folklorico” from the different regions of Mexico. Celebrate National Children’s Book Week - Wednesday, May 15, 2:30 p.m. Celebrate the wonderful world of children’s books with these fun, free programs for kids of all ages. Computer Classes - Introduction to Word 2007 - May 9, 7:00 p.m. This class will help you learn how to use document creation software so you can create your own resume, letter, or that prize-winning novel you’ve been meaning to start. Participants will learn basic word processing functions, including opening and saving files, and cutting and pasting. For more information on any of these upcoming events, call 801-337-2660. Spring Has Arrived at Chic! Save the Date ~ Friday, May 3 Ashley Bennett Stoddard Trunk Show Join us from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Free gift with purchase. Refreshments. GIVEAWAYS! Come find the perfect Mother’s Day gift for Mom, Grandma, Sister, Friend . . . Spring Collections Come find the perfect spring outfit. Chic has beautiful pastels and prints, darling skirts, and popular Maxi skirts & dresses! Kut/See Thru Soul Niki Biki Double Zero P.J. Salvage Darling Handbags Nick & Mo Dollhouse Denim Betsy Johnson 2595 Hwy 162 Suit 5 Eden 1695 E. Skyline Dr. S. 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