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Show Page 14 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXX Issue XII April 1, 2023 Calendar of Events Community Book Club Group. For location, date, time, or more info, call Kathy at 801-745-4115 or Shanna at 801-7452688. Everyone is welcome! Mondays: Discovery Time @ the Ogden Valley Branch library, at 10:30 a.m. & again at 11:30 a.m. For infants & children to 5 years of age & their parents. Help your child get ready to read at our Discovery Time programs featuring stories, music & learning activities. 3rd Mondays: Ogden Valley Parks Service Area, 8:00 p.m. @ Eden Park Bowery. For more info please call Mark Ferrin, 801-745-0445 or contact him at markferrin1950@gmail.com. Tuesdays @ Ogden Valley Library – Game Club, 4:00 p.m. For youth ages 8 - 18. Players invited to learn & play a variety of board & video games. Games promote collaboration, inquiry & critical thinking & are just plain fun! For more info call 801337-2660. Tuesdays: 3:45 - 4:15 p.m., Nests, Nooks & Storybooks @ Ogden Nature Center (ONC). Free for members. Regular admission price: $5 adults/$3 children/$4 seniors. For all ages. Grab a blanket & join us out in the field, alongside a pond, or under the trees for story time at ONC! Come read a book with us! We’ll dive deeper into the themes of the story by exploring the ONC. Check in at the Visitor Center. No RSVP necessary; just show up! Located at 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. More info at ogdennaturecenter.org. Tuesdays: Weber County Commission meeting, 10:00 a.m. @ Weber County Bldg., 2380 Washington Blvd., 6:00 p.m. as needed. Meeting minutes & agendas at co.weber.ut.us. Live streaming may be available. 4th Tuesdays or 3rd Thursdays: La Leche League meetings, Tuesday @ 10:00 a.m., Good Shepard Episcopal Church nursery, 2374 Grant Ave., Ogden; or Thursday @ 6:30 p.m. at Arrival Birth Services, 1190 E. 5425 S., S. Ogden. Free, friendly mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding & pregnant mothers. More info at 801-686-8012 or visit lllutah.org. Usually 1st & 4th Tuesday: Ogden Valley Planning Commission Meetings, 5:00 p.m., Weber County Bldg., 2380 Washington Blvd., Ogden. May also be streamed live thru ZOOM. Wednesdays: Senior Lunch @ Ogden Valley Branch library, noon. $3 suggested donation for seniors; $6 for patrons 59 & younger. For more info call 801-337-2660. Wednesdays: STEAM Club after-school program @ Ogden Valley Library, 2:30 p.m. Activities explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts & mathematics) for grades K-6 during the school year. Younger siblings must be supervised by caregiver. Wednesdays: Dinner at American Legion Post 129 at 6:00 p.m. Open to general public. 604 S. 7800 E., Huntsville. Beef & chicken tacos & salads. Chile Verde Burritos. More info at 801-745-3802. 1st Wednesday: GEM Committee, 5:00 p.m., Ogden Valley Library. Ogden Valley GEM (Growth with Excellence Mandate) Committee is an open-to-all citizens group working to sustain the rural atmosphere of the Valley & promote the other values expressed in the Ogden Valley General Plan. Committee works thru county officials & processes toward keeping our Valley a great place to live & visit. More info at gemcommittee.org. 2nd Wednesday: Ogden Valley Recreation/Transmission Special Service District Board Meeting, Ogden Valley Library, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Public invited. 2nd Wednesdays: Ogden Valley Land Trust board meetings, 6:00 p.m., Ogden Valley Library. Call Shanna @ 801-745-2688 for more info. 2nd Wednesday: VFW Fred J. Grant Post 1481 & Ladies Auxiliary, 6:00 p.m., 907 W. 12th St., Ogden. Join us to learn about our involvement in the Community & how we may be of service to veterans. For questions, call Post Commander Doug Ferguson, 801-633-0610. 2nd Wednesday: Calling all writers, aspiring or seasoned. Ogden Valley Writers Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Email Angela Powell at ogdenvalleywritersgroup@ gmail.com for details & location. Hold till next year Thursdays, Mountain Arts & Music Open Arts & Music for all ages, 6:00 p.m. to dusk @ Huntsville Square (behind IDK BBQ). Musicians of all abilities are welcome to perform at the open mic. More info @ mountainartsandmusic.org/open-arts-music. 1st & 3rd Thursdays: Huntsville Town Council meeting, 7:00 p.m., Huntsville Town Hall, 7309 E. 200 S. Visit www. huntsvilletown.com for more info. 1st Thursdays: Nordic Mt. Water Board meeting, 6:00 p.m. @ Peterson Builders Bldg., 4793 E. 2300 N., Eden. Meetings open to shareholders. Non-shareholders need to call a week in advance for placement on agenda. More info at 801-745-2605. 2nd Thursdays: Piece of Mind Quilt Guild, 6:30 p.m. at My Heritage Fabrics. Participants share quilts they’ve made & learn new techniques. Also produce quilts for charity. Guild is part of the Utah State Quilt Guild. All welcome—beginner to advanced quilters. Meetings are currently being held via Zoom. For a link to the meeting, or more info, email Roxanne Luther at roxlu- ther@gmail.com or call her at 925-216-4848. Thursdays: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Anyone dealing with alcohol or drug addiction is welcome. No dues/fees required. Ogden Valley BYOB group meetings are held weekly at 6:30 p.m. @ Ogden Valley Library’s board room (131 S. 7400 E., Huntsville). Come one, come all, bring your own book, buddy, &/or beverage; but most importantly, keep coming back! The only requirement for membership: A desire to stop drinking. For more info call Keri, 435-760-7559. Fridays: Teen Scene: Gamers’ Lounge, 3:30 p.m. Recommended for teens 12-18. Gamers are invited to meet & play video games on a big screen. Saturdays @ Ogden Valley Library, calming yoga or highenergy Zumba classes! Join us for Zumba at 9:30 a.m. and/or yoga at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays: American Legion “Cutterzone Karaoke” with Kent Cutler & over 100,000 songs to choose from. 8:00 p.m. Come show off your talent or just for the party. Also, come in for Pool Player’s Challenges. Huntsville. Sundays: Breakfast @ American Legion Post 129, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon. Open to general public, 604 S. 7800 E., Huntsville. Mar. 25: Onstage Ogden presents BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble—The World at Their Feet. 7:30 p.m. @ WSU’s Browning Center. For more info or for tickets, visit onstageogden.org or call 801-399-9214. Mar. 27: Pokémon Club @ OV library, 4:00 p.m. Pokémon fans unite! Bring your cards or games to this monthly club & learn how to play the original card game, complete a craft & discuss all things Pokémon. Recommended for children in grades 1-6. Mar. 27 – 31: Onstage Ogden Presents the 5th Annual Bach Festival. Mar. 28: Novel Teens Book Discussion @ OV library, 7:00 p.m. Limited free copies of the book will be available to those who register for this discussion. For more info or to register, call 801-337-2660. This month’s title is Skyward by Brandon Sanderson. Mar. 28: Fine Art Photographer Bruce Frandsen presents The Art & Science of Extraordinary Photography workshop @ Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden. Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. thru May 2. Workshop includes weekly homework & a field trip where students will have an opportunity to use what they learn. Students should bring their camera. Tuition $130. Register at ogden4arts.org or 801-392-6935. Mar. 28: Summer Job Fair, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Shepherd Union Atrium, connect with employers for summer jobs, part-time positions & internships. Mar. 29: WSU men’s tennis home game against Sacramento State, 11:30 a.m., Ogden Athletic Club, 1221 E. 5800 S., S. Ogden. Mar. 29: weber.edu/sustainability/events/ClimateTeach-In. html, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Shepherd Union Ballrooms, an opportunity for participants to learn about critical climate justice work with environmentally focused educational sessions as part of the Solve Climate by 2030 Initiative Mar. 29: Craft Corner @ OV library, 6:00 p.m. Are you a crafter looking to engage with fellow creators? Grab your craft in progress & join other crafters for a night of idea sharing, pattern swapping, and socialization! Novices welcome! Mar. 29: Just Dance Party @ OV library, 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends & join a fun night playing Just Dance for Nintendo Switch on the big screen! Mar. 29: Wild Wednesdays @ Ogden Nature Center, 3:45 p.m. Led by ONC teacher/naturalist. Free for ONC members, and memberships are available online. Regular admission rates apply for non-members: $5 adults, $3 children. Check in at Visitor Center Desk. Reservations not required. This week’s topic: The Wild Truth! Mar. 30: Onstage Ogden presents Mariachi Herencia de Mexico—the next generation of mariachi. 7:40 p.m. @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater. For more info or for tickets, visit onstageogden.org or call 801-399-9214. Mar. 30: Orchesis Dance Theatre: “Primavera,” 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center’s Allred Theatre, dance performance features student choreographers & WSU faculty, weber.edu/. Mar. 31: WSU softball home game against Idaho State, 2 p.m., Wildcat Softball Field Mar. 31: WSU softball home game against Idaho State, 4 p.m., Wildcat Softball Field Mar. 31: Orchesis Dance Theatre: “Primavera,” 7:30 pm, Val. A Browning Center’s Allred Theatre, dance performance features student choreographers & WSU faculty, weber.edu/. Apr. 1: April Fool’s Day! Apr. 3: Certified instructor Deborah Barnes-Allan teaches Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® an evidence-based program @ Eccles Art Center, Ogden. This program is designed to train balance, promote & maintain physical and mental health, manage chronic disease conditions, improve function in people with neurological disease, and reduce health risks & incidence of fall. Offered Mondays & Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 FLOODING SEPTIC cont. from page 11 or mopping standing water and drying area with fans creating a negative pressure should be professionally evaluated. environment to prevent contamination • Remove contaminated materials such as spread. baseboard trim, drywall, wall paneling, and • Wash and disinfect contaminated areas. wallpaper. Begin by washing with household detergent • Have a professional disaster cleanup service to remove visible contamination and dirt. evaluate remaining building materials and Disinfect with store-bought disinfectant or a structure to determine need for further homemade bleach solution of ¾ cup bleach demolition or cleaning. to every gallon of water. • Remove any remaining moisture by pumping • Clean and disinfect contaminated equipment p.m. thru Aug. 30, 2023 * program compliance 50 hours training. Tuition/16 classes: $88, drop-in rate $8. Register at ogden4arts.org or call 801-392-6935. Apr. 4: A new session of FCBD® (Fat Chance Belly Dance) level 1 will begin & continue on Tuesday evenings, 6:30 7:30 p.m. thru May 9. Tuition for this 6-week program, $50. A nightly drop-in fee is $10. Register at ogden4arts.org or call 801-392-6935. Apr. 5: Passover Begins at Sundown Apr. 7: Good Friday Apr. 7: Deborah Barnes-Allan’ Chair Yoga for Healthy Brain & Vibrant Wellbeing @ Eccles Art Center, Ogden. Fridays 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Class is recommended for the 50+ age group who are inspired to push beyond the challenge of aging. It will focus on soothing breathing practices, slow mindful repetitive movements to build neuroplasticity and a strong resilient body and mind. Tuition for 8 classes: $88; drop-in rate: $12. Register on-line at ogden4arts.org or call 801-392-6935. Apr. 7: Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, Main Gallery exhibit: the work of Ogden City School Secondary students, Apr. 4 - 15 and Weber County Schools Secondary students Apr. 18 - 29. The Carriage House Gallery will display the accepted works from the EAC’s Frame Your Pet Competition Apr. 7- 29. A reception in association with the Art Stroll will be held Apr. 7, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Regular Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 to 5 & Saturday, 9 to 3. Apr. 7 – 9: Powder Mt. HillFest 2023. Expect extra traffic. Please pray for our poor mountain & Ogden River watershed. Apr. 9: Easter Sunday Apr. 15: Peterson Family 60-Year Anniversary Open House to recall Huntsville explosion 60 years ago. Ogden Valley Library, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. See article on page 5. Apr. 19: Valley Elementary “Kindergarten Roundup,” for children who’ll be 5 years old before Sept. 1, 2023. A meet & greet will be held at the school from 2:00 – 3:30 April 19. Call the school for more info, 801-452-4180. Apr. 19: The OV Chapter of Sons of Utah Pioneers Utah history class taught by Professor Gene Sessions @ OV library in Huntsville @ 7:00 p.m. Apr. 22: Earth Day Apr. 22: Pineview Beach Cleanup! Meet at the Yacht Club (990 N. Highway 158, Eden) at 9:30 a.m. Bring gloves. Free pizza and drinks for participants. All welcome. Apr. 26: Eccles Art Center will receive two-dimensional art including photography for an Inaugural Historic Utah Competition, Apr. 26 – Apr. 28, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Artists are limited to two entries. Entry fee: $10/entry. More info @ ogden4arts.org. May 5: 2023 TFNU Author Event with local author and photographer Stephen Trimble. He will discuss how man has changed the landscape of the West over the past 50 years. May 5: Eccles Art Center will exhibit accepted works from the Inaugural Historic Utah Competition in the Main Gallery & works by members of the Palette Club of Ogden in the Carriage House Gallery May 5 - 27. The Historic Utah competition includes youth categories: elementary (K-6), junior (7 – 9) and senior (10 – 12). A reception for the artists and the community will be held Friday, May 5, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in association with Ogden’s Art Stroll. Regular Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. May 6: Artist, Rachael Bush’s Intro to Alcohol Inks: Bookmarks, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. @ Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden. No experience needed to attend this class. Students will work with acid free alcohol inks that are available in exciting, vivid colors. Wear clothes you won’t mind getting ink on. Tuition $35, plus a supply fee of $6. Register at ogden4arts.org or call 801-392-6935. May 17: The OV Chapter of Sons of Utah Pioneers Utah history class taught by Professor Gene Sessions @ OV library in Huntsville @ 7:00 p.m. May 19-20: Cyclekart/Pinewood Derby Events at Huntsville Park. Visit huntsvilletown.com/news-detail?item_id=14591 for more info! June 2-4: Ogden Musical Festival @ Fort Buenaventura, Ogden. June 10: CFOV blood drive, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. @ Eden Park community room at the bowery. Drop-in donors welcome. June 21: The OV Chapter of Sons of Utah Pioneers Utah history class taught by Professor Gene Sessions @ OV library in Huntsville @ 7:00 p.m. July 29: OVLT will celebrate 25 years of preservation, protection & stewardship with an encore performance by IN A LANDSCAPE. Last year’s performance was hailed by concertgoers as “inspiring,” “spiritual,” & “the most significant and beautiful outdoor concert we have ever enjoyed.” Once again, classical pianist Hunter Noack will play a 9-foot Steinway grand piano on a flatbed trailer at the Monastery, OVLT’s iconic conservation easement project. More info about ticket sales coming soon! Contact ogdenvalleylandtrust@gmail.com to sponsor this event or to donate to the silent auction. used during the cleanup process before storing or using them again. • Ensure any damage caused from a sewage. Drinking Water and Private Wells Check with reliable sources, such as your city or county for public announcements regarding the safety of municipal water supplies. Once 昀氀oodwaters have receded, there are several things you should remember: • Do not drink well water until it is tested. Contact the Weber-Morgan Health Dept. • Do not use the sewage system until water in the soil absorption 昀椀eld is lower than the water level around the house. • Have your septic tank professionally inspected and serviced if you suspect damage. Signs of damage include settling or an inability to accept water. For more information, please visit epa.gov/ natural-disasters/flooding. Six Ways to Build Back Sinking Savings Accounts: America Saves Week Urges Saving as Savings Rate Hits 17-year Low offers six tips for building and maintaining 3. personal savings: 1. The U.S. savings rate has fallen to its lowest level since George W. Bush was president and most Americans were carrying flip phones. The personal saving rate—the percentage of people’s income left over after taxes and spending—sunk to 2.9% in the fourth quarter of last year, its lowest level since 2005. Persistent inflation and rising interest rates have eroded savings gains made during the pandemic, when the savings rate hit an all-timehigh of 34% in April 2020. Today, less than half of Americans have $1,000 in savings, according to Bankrate. “The falling saving rate shows many people are struggling financially and lack a financial cushion,” said Eileen Sawyer, manager of Zions Bank’s Eden branch. “While rising costs have made it more challenging to save money, taking small savings steps can help make a big difference in your overall financial health.” In honor of America Saves Week, Sawyer 2. Start small. Save frequently and in small amounts. Starting with small goals can make saving more manageable. Many experts recommend having three-tosix months’ worth of living expenses on hand for emergencies. If this seems overwhelming, start with a more attainable goal of $1,000 in emergency money. (You’ll have it in six months if you save 4. $77 per biweekly paycheck.) Be speci昀椀c. Instead of setting a general goal to “save more,” pledge to save a speci昀椀c amount per paycheck or per month. An easy way to do this is through automatic payroll deductions or automatic transfers from checking to savings. If you get a raise, increase the amount of money deposited into your savings account; even a 1% increase can go a long way toward your savings goals. 5. Save the third paycheck. If you get paid every other week, there are two months of the year when you will receive three paychecks instead of two—a 50 percent raise for the month. Instead of using this “extra” money on a splurge, set aside some or all of it to boost your savings. Similarly, unexpected windfalls — like a tax refund or monetary gift— can be a great way to beef up savings. Take advantage of both short-term and long-term savings vehicles. A basic savings account or a money market account is a good choice when saving for short-term needs like car repairs. For long-term goals, like saving up for a home or retirement, consider bonds, Individual Retirement Accounts, mutual funds, real estate and stocks. Determine needs versus wants. Do you need to eat out every day for lunch? Do you really need three di昀昀erent TV streaming services? To hang onto more of your hard-earned money, look closely at your spending and cut out the nonessentials. 6. Remember your purpose. Whether you’re saving for college, a car, a down payment or a rainy day, saving with a purpose will help keep you motivated. During America Saves Week, you can take a savings pledge and create a simple savings plan to build and maintain your savings. About Zions Bank - Zions Bank is Utah’s oldest financial institution and is the only local bank with a statewide distribution of branches, operating 95 full-service branches. In addition to offering a wide range of traditional banking services, Zions Bank is a market leader in small business lending. Founded in 1873, Zions Bank has been serving the communities of Utah for 150 years. Additional information is available at zionsbank.com. A division of Zions Bancorporation N.A., Member FDIC. |