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Show Page 4 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXX Issue IV December 1, 2022 Snowcrest NJHS Now Collecting Warm Winter Gear December Fun @ the OgdenLEGO Valley Branch Library Senior Lunch – Robotics: Floodgate - Mon., Dec. Snowcrest Junior High’s National Junior Honor Society is asking for the community to donate any new or gently used coats, gloves, and hats to help keep the less fortunate warm this winter. Donations will be accepted at Snowcrest’s Wednesdays, 12:00 noon front office until Friday, December 9. Senior lunches are served For more information, please call Celeste McKinney at 1-801-476-5376 or email in the Community Room of the Ogden Valley Branch Library every Wednesday at noon. cemckinney@wsd.net. There is a suggested donation of $3 for seniors Thank you for your support. and a $6 charge for patrons 59 and younger. For more information, call 801-337-2660. Zumba – Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. For those ages 18 & older. Get in shape while enjoying the fun of Zumba! Zumba is a fun, easy-to-follow Latin dance fitness program. This dynamic class is taught by a certified Zumba instructor. An Ogden Valley neigh- • 1 can of tuna fish - 5 oz. Yoga – Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. For those 18 borhood food drive has been • Mac & Cheese - 7.25-oz. box year & older. Our certified instructor will proslated for December 5. In its • Instant oatmeal packet vide an invigorating workout and help improve seventh year, this food drive • Ramen Noodles – 3-oz. package mental wellness. Don’t forget your yoga mat! is held at the entrance to • Granola Bar Discovery Time - Mondays, 10:30 a.m. the Preserve subdivision in • Fruit snack – 1 pouch Recommended for children aged 0-2 and 3-5. Eden at the mailbox shed on 4000 East. Items • Applesauce, fruit cup, or fruit squeeze Help your child get ready to read with procan be dropped off between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. • Peanut Butter or Cheese Cracker pack on December 5. When packing your zip lock bag, place the grams that feature books, songs, motor skill Through the years, the Preserve neighbor- heavier items at the bottom of the bag with development, and art activities. Sessions for hood has collected thousands of pounds of food items susceptible to being crushed or punctured each age group are held simultaneously. Youth Game Club – Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. for Catholic Community Services (CCS) of near the top of the bag. Ogden. This year, the need is greater than ever. Catholic Community Services - Since For youth ages 8 - 18. Players are invited to Bring your families and mingle around the fire 1945, Catholic Community Services of Utah learn and play a variety of board and video while enjoying some hot cocoa, or just drive has been empowering people in need along the games. Games promote collaboration, inquiry, by and drop off items from the convenience of Wasatch front to reach self-sufficiency through and critical thinking and are just plain fun! Teen Scene: Gamers’ Lounge – Fridays, your vehicle. gospel values of love, compassion, and hope. Needed items include Since then, CCS has operated a variety of 3:30 p.m. Recommended for teens 12-18. non-perishables, canned programs to serve our community. As needs Gamers are invited to meet and play video fruit and vegetables have shifted over the years, so has CCS’ games on a big screen. STEAM Club after-school program – (besides green beans!), response to those needs. Some programs have hygiene items and baby ceased operation, while others have been Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. Activities exploring wipes, and protein items newly formed to meet new needs. Currently STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the such as tuna and peanut CCS operate two departments—Migration & arts, and mathematics) for grades K-6 are held during the school year. Younger siblings must butter. Food items in glass Refugee Services and Basic Needs. containers should be avoided. Items that are Migration & Refugee Services, which be supervised by a caregiver. STEAM Take Home Kits – Ongoing - For home bottled or canned are not accepted. encompasses Refugee Resettlement, Refugee Also being collected are Pantry Packs. Foster Care, and Immigration, exists to assist youth ages 5 to 18. Pick up a kit to explore at home: CCS distributes about 5,000 of these a month. those settling into life in the United States science, technology, engineering, art, or mathematics! E- Team Computer Classes - Feeling lost in Pantry packs are prepackaged, gallon-sized smoothly transition to life in a new country and the growing world of online resources and electronzip lock bags with specific, easily purchased reach self-sufficiency. items that can be collected and assembled. The Basic Needs, both in Salt Lake City and ics? Sign up for one-on-one technology instruction. packs contain six meals and four snacks. Once in Ogden, exists to provide those impacted by Beginner instruction is offered on Microsoft Word, assembled, the packs are then brought to CCS housing, food, and income insecurity with the Email, Internet Use, Resumes, and eMedia. To sign up for one-on-one 30-minute sessions from the for distribution to local schools. resources they need. When building Pantry Packs, it’s important For over 75 years, CCS has worked dili- E-Team (24-hour notice required), call the Ogden to use only specifically prescribed food items, gently to provide help and create hope along Valley Branch library at 801-337-2660. Hygge Kits – Dec. 1-31 during regular which include a gallon-sized zip lock bag con- the Wasatch front. taining the following: Sample Pantry Pack For more information, visit facebook.com/ library business hours. Take some time to relax with a little hygge, the Danish word for the feel• 1 serving meal (15 oz. can) of items like catholiccommunity services of Utah/. ing of coziness & contentment. This take-home SpaghettiOs ravioli, chicken & rice, etc. kit will help you fight the darkness of winter and learn to embrace the hygge lifestyle. Teen Scene: Dungeons & Dragons Club – Thur., Dec. 1, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Ancient ruins, deadly dungeons, vicious monsters, and treasures beyond dreams await those adventurers brave enough to trek across uncharted wilds to make their mark and establish their legacy. Players of all skill levels invited. Send payment with mailing address to: Polar Express Party – Sat., Dec. 3, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Join us for a special afternoon celebrating The Polar Express. Enjoy activities, snacks, and a special showing of the film as a PO BOX 522, EDEN UT 84310 family. Pajamas welcome! LEGO Robotics: Sweep – Thur., Dec. 5 @ 4:00 p.m. Use Lego WeDo to build and program a robotic floodgate. Recommended for children in grades 1-6. Bingo Night – Mon., Dec. 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. Teen Scene: Waterless Snow Globes – Wed., Dec. 14 @ 6:00 p.m. Celebrate the winter season by creating your own winter wonderland jar to take home! For more information or to register, please call 801-337-2660. Eden Neighborhood Invites Community to Participate in Annual Food Drive Thinking of Christmas Gifts? Why not a subscription to The Ogden Valley News. Subscriptions are only $18 annually. The Ogden Valley News 15 @ 4:00 p.m. Use Lego WeDo to build and program a robotic helicopter. Recommended for children in grades 1-6. To register, or for more information, call 801-337-2660. Teen Scene: Young Writers’ Workshop – Wed., Dec. 21 @ 6:00 p.m. Calling all young writers and aspiring authors! Learn more about the craft of creative writing and practice your art with other like-minded, creative individuals in a critique workshop setting. Recommended for teens ages 11 and up. Winter Stargazing – Thur., Dec. 22 @ 7:00 p.m. December may be cold & dark, but that makes it the perfect time to do some stargazing! Bundle up the family and help us spot shooting stars during the Ursids Meteor Shower. Binoculars & space-themed activities will be provided. Craft Corner – Wed., Dec. 28 @ 6:00 p.m. Are you a crafter looking to engage with fellow creators? Grab your craft in progress and join other crafters for a night of idea sharing, pattern swapping, and socialization! Novices welcome! Little’s Literacy – Thur., Dec. 29 @ 6:00 p.m. Join us for a Discovery Time extension program! Complete with literacy-centered activities for your little ones and opportunities to socialize with other children in their age range. Recommended for young children ages 0-5. Book Discussion – Tues., Dec. 6 @ 7:00 p.m. This month’s title is The Best American Short Stories edited by Jesmyn Ward & Heidi Pitlor. A collection of the previous year’s best short stories, selected by celebrated two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward. From a stirring portrait of Rodney King’s final days to a surreal video game set in the Middle East to an indigenous boy’s escape from his captors, these stories are poignant reminders of the possibilities of fiction. Great Reads for Kids – Tues., Dec. 13 @ 7:00 p.m. Join us for a fun discussion and activities. The first ten kids to sign up will receive their own copy of the book. For more information or to register, call 801-337-2660. Recommended for children in grades 3-6. This month’s title is Greenglass House by Kate Milford. Twelve-year-old Milo & his parent’s run a seemingly normal inn in the cozy port of Nagspeake–at least it was normal until five eccentric guests arrive. Now Milo and his friend Meddy work to unravel the mysteries surrounding the guests and their connection to his family’s inn and in the process, learn something new about themselves. Novel Teens Book Discussion – Tues., Dec. 27 @ 7:00 p.m. Limited free copies of the book will be available to those who register for this discussion. For more information or to register, call 801-337-2660. This month’s title is The Passion of Dolssa by Julie Berry. Dolssa, an upper-class young woman in medieval France, has been branded as a heretic–a label that condemned her mother to death. Now she must flee to escape her own death at the hands of the friar and the church. With the help of Botille—a tavern-keeper—and her sisters, Dolssa manages to hide from her pursuers. . .but tricks and cleverness only last so long and soon she will be forced to face all that she ran from. New Year’s at Noon – Sat., Dec. 31, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. For all ages. Start the new year celebration early with the library! Create a time capsule, noise makers, and other New Year’s crafts until noon, when we welcome the new year in a surprising way! Refreshments provided. Cinema Saturdays – Saturdays, 2:00 p.m. Dec. 3 – Polar Express (G) (2004), + Polar Express Party! Dec. 10 – Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone (PG) (2001) Dec. 17 – Little Women (PG) (1994) Dec. 24 – It’s a Wonderful Life (PG) (1946) Come Join Us for Holiday Family Get-Togethers, Christmas Parties, or New Year’s Eve. Share your small gatherings with us this holiday season. Now taking reservations. 801-392-6775 grayclifflodge.com 508 Ogden Canyon We specialize in groups of 15-60 |