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Show Page 4 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXIX Issue XI April 15, 2022 Eccles Art Center: Women and the Creative Edge This May 2022, Eccles Art Center celebrates the creativity of Utah’s Women Artists. The Third Annual “Women: The Creative Edge” will open with an exhibit of the recent works of Judith Browning Jones in the Carriage House Sales Gallery on May 6, 2022. A reception for the artists and the public will be presented Friday, May 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The exhibits will remain on display at the Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden through May 28, 2022. Admission to the center’s exhibits is complimentary. “Women: The Creative Edge” is a competitive exhibit with 72 Utah women artists registered to participate. The Eccles Art Center staff is pleased that this exhibit will feature Women resident Utah artists with a variety of art from paintings to sculpture, textiles to pottery, handmade books to paper collage. Awards will be posted during the artist reception Friday, May 6 and may also be viewed on the Eccles Art Center’s website at ogden4arts.org. As artist Patti Smith has said, “Nobody says ‘Picasso, the male artist.’” The Eccles Art Center staff wishes to share with you the creativity that women artists bring to their profession. It will be an exhibit you will not wish to miss. Judith Browning Jones will have her recent works featured in the Carriage House Sales Gallery. Art Center Director Patrick Poce describes her exhibit: “From brush to paint… Photo by Sam Crump Photograph, Huntsville. The return of a fine and free annual event to canvas, to frame… to wall; Judith Browning Jones does it all.” He continues, “Her works comes to Huntsville May 13 and May 14. The Huntsville Grand Prix 3 is a celebration explores an avant-garde look at life.” The Eccles Art Center’s gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The center is closed Sundays and major holidays. For Greener Cleaning – more information, please visit ogden4arts.org. Thur., Apr. 14 @ 6:00 p.m. Learn about the toxicity of regular cleaning and household products, then create your own safe, eco-friendly alternatives. To register, call 801-337-2660. Earth Day Celebration – Sat., Apr. 23, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Celebrate the beautiful • Grounds for Coffee world we live in through a variety of nature• Lucky Slice Pizza themed activities and recycled crafts. • Wimpy & Fritz STEAM Take Home Kits – Ongoing - For • Menchies Frozen Yogurt youth ages 5 to 18. Pick up a kit to explore at home: science, technology, engineering, art, or Entertainment mathematics at home! • Live Animal Presentations Young Writers’ Workshop – Wed., Apr. 20 • Trail Tales @ 6:00 p.m. Calling all young writers and aspir• Celtic Beat Irish Dancers ing authors! Learn more about the craft of creative • Professional Storytelling writing and practice your art with other like• Live Music minded, creative individuals in a critique workshop • Nature Poetry Outloud / Poetry Trail setting. Recommended for youth ages 11 and up. Check it Out Craft at Home Washer Necklaces - Apr. • Resident birds on display 1-30. Explore new crafts beginning the first of • Earth Day Art Poster Exhibit each month with videos offering instruction and information available on the Library’s Web site and • Birdhouse Competition Exhibit Facebook page. Get your kit at any Weber County • LS Peery Nature Nook Library while supplies last. The instructional video Goods can be found at vimeo.com/showcase/wclcrafting. • Willard Bay Gardens: native plant sale Free Movie Screenings – Cinema Saturdays • Green Dani B @ 2:00 p.m. Refreshments provided. • Local Artisan Collective: upcycled goods + Apr. 16 – A Dog’s Journey (2019) (PG) children’s activity • Simply Eden • Emmisoure Gallery: wildlife photography • Zulma and David: handmade toys Sponsors Ogden City Arts Elliott-Hall Company Registration is now Northrop Grumman open for Ogden Nature Utah Legislature/Utah Division of Arts & Center’s (ONC) 5K Fun Museums Run & Pancake Breakfast Grounds for Coffee slated for Saturday, May 7. Bloom Recyclers To register online, visit ogdennaturecenter.org/events/fly-withAnnual Birdhouse Exhibit - Additionally, the-flock-5k. To register in person, visit ONC, Ogden Nature Center’s annual exhibit of bird- 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. To register by phone, houses will be on display along birdhouse trail. call 801-621-7595. 88 new entries were added this year! Some Runners and families are invited to enjoy of the birdhouses are for sale, with all pro- a casual, fun, trail run and an outdoor pancake ceeds going to the creators/artists. Birdhouses breakfast at ONC during this annual event. The will be on exhibit through the end of June. 5K course is two laps winding through 152 Earth Day Art Poster Exhibit - Winners of acres on dirt trails. Children under 12 can run the annual Earth Day Art Poster Contest will be a 2.5K, and young children can participate in a announced at a ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on April free, 100-foot silly kids dash with tree-cookie 23. All entries will be on display in the L.S. medals for every child who participates. Please Peery Education Building thru May 21, 2022. note, walkers will not be timed for medals, but Information, directions to the Ogden Nature are welcome and encouraged to participate. Center, and event details can be found online at ONC staff will be on hand to introduce live ogdennaturecenter.org or by calling 801-621- birds of prey and other native animals. Union 7595. The Ogden Nature Center is located at Grill will cater a delicious pancake breakfast 966 W. 12th St. in Ogden. with coffee by Grounds for Coffee. Awards, and show of the fun little machines called Cyclekarts. What’s a Cyclekart one might ask? It’s an artistic rendition of pre-World War II vintage cars and race cars. Each one is built by their driver. Take a day off and out and visit Huntsville Town Park Saturday, May 14. Bring the whole family and take a stroll into the past where we recreate a small bit of history with our period cars and costumes. We’re sure you’ll have a grand ole’ time. Things get rolling at 8:00 a.m. between the town park and the Church located on 7400 E. in Huntsville, Utah. For more information, please visit The Huntsville Grand Prix even site at huntsvillegp. com/events.htm. April Fun @ the Ogden Valley Branch Library Ogden Nature Center’s Earth Day Celebration 2022 Ogden Nature Center is holding its annual Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be fun and engaging activities, a water-wise perennial plant sale, live performances, green gurus, environmental experts, arts, crafts, fresh food, workshops, and more. All ages are invited to attend! Admission to the event is $4 per person. Earth Day will be held rain or shine! Alternative transportation and carpooling is encouraged. Come and recycle your plastic bags! There will be a Smith’s drop-off barrel at the Nature Center on April 23. Anyone who brings in 10+ plastic bags will be entered into a prize drawing! Fun Activities • Wasatch Audubon Society: kids birding area & activities • Greenwood Charter School: kids activities • Home Depot: making birdhouses • Composting in the Garden workshop • Puppet Making workshop • Face painting • Species Invaders • Children’s Hour • Guided bird walks • Nature crafts • Talk and video about early Ogdenite/ conservationist, Bernard DeVoto - hosted by Scott Greenwell Green Gurus • Weber County Library: library information • Trails Foundation Northern Utah: local pathways • Velomobile: alternative modes of transportation • Mountain Lion Foundation: Mountain Lion habitat & conservation • Great Old Broads for Wilderness: activities & cards • Sunshine Family Farms: CSA & seedlings • Ogden City Storm Water & Conservation • LeafFilter • HawkWatch International: birds of prey • DaVinci Green Dragons & Idle-free Ogden • Rocky Mountain Power • Natural Grocers Fresh Food Come One, Come All! Apr. 23 – Cruella (2021) (PG-13) Apr. 30 – A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) (PG) Lego Robotics: Sorting Recycling – Apr. 27 @ 4:00 p.m. Use Lego WeDo to build and program a robotic hand. Recommended for children in grades 1-6. To register, or for more information, call 801-337-2660. Teen Scene: Super Smash Bros Tournament – Thur., Apr. 28 @ 6:00 p.m. For ages 12-18. Think you have what it takes to be the Super Smash champion? For more information, or to register, call 801-337-2660. Craft Corner – Tue., Apr. 19 @ 6:00 p.m. Bring your craft in progress and join other creators for a night of idea sharing, pattern swapping, and socializing on the third Tuesday of each month. All ability levels welcome. Gardening Class Series: Grow Your Own Herbs – Mon., Apr. 11 @ 7:00 p.m. Learn to grow your own herbs indoors or outside. Beuna Tomalino is a horticulturist, garden coach, and owner of Garden Inspire garden coaching and Basil & Rose retail store in Bountiful. She is also the author of three herb books and wild edible plant card decks. Bingo Night – Tue., Apr. 12 @ 6:30 p.m. For all ages. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of action-packed Bingo excitement. Players of all ages are welcome, and prizes will be given. Ogden Nature Center Announces Fun Run/ Pancake Breakfast: Registration Now Open prizes, and kid’s activities will follow the race on the back lawn of the Visitor’s Center. Cost $23 adults/$14 kids 12 and under (early registration) $28 adults/$16 kids 12 and under (after April 23) $10 for additional breakfasts Important Dates & Times • Now thru April 22: Early registration online, by phone, by mail, or in person at ONC • April 23 and after: Late registration • May 6: Registration packets may be picked up before the race at ONC, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • May 7: Run Day! Day-of registration, 6:30 a.m. until race begins at 8:00 a.m. Please dress appropriately. The run will be held rain or shine. All proceeds will directly benefit ONC. This event is sponsored by THE L.S. PEERY FOUNDATION, Union Grill on 24th St., Grounds for Coffee, Golden Beverage, Gear:30, Natural Grocers, and Bloom Recyclers. For more information, please visit ogdennaturecenter.org/events/fly-with-the-flock-5k. Come see us for dinner after your spring time hike. 36 For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sue Munson at 801-388-7596. Come join us for dinner! Happy Easter! For a complete menu go to www.timbermine.com Mouth of Ogden Canyon 1701 Park Blvd. Ogden 801-393-2155 Tues-Thurs 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fri & Sat 4:30 - 9 p.m. Closed Sundays wolfcreekfoundation.com You make a donation at www.wolfcreekfoundation.com |