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Show Page 14 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXV Issue XIV August 15, 2019 Calendar of Events Community Reading Group. For location, date, time, & more info, call Martha at 801-814-1698 or Darla at 801-391-5143. Everyone is welcome. Mondays: Children’s Discovery Time, 10:30 a.m. @ Ogden Valley Branch Library. All children infancy--5 years of age & caregivers invited to hear stories & participate in learning activities. Children introduced to books, music, & art. Program runs on 7 week cycle with 1 week off between cycles. FREE! More info at 337-2660. Monday thru Saturday: Visit Carver’s Cove Petting Farm now thru September, every Monday & Tuesday by appointment; or Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (weather permitting) for drop-by visits. Open most summer holidays but closed Sundays. $8 for general admission. Visit www.carverscove.com for more info. 3rd Mondays: Ogden Valley Parks Service Area, 6:30 p.m. @ Eden Park Bowery. For more info call Nicholas Froerer, 801510-3210. Tuesdays: 3:45 to 4:15 p.m., Nests, Nooks & Storybooks at Ogden Nature Center (ONC). Free for members or with 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 the Ogden Nature Center! Come read a book with us outside. 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 <www.ogdennaturecenter.org> Tuesdays: Weber County Commission meeting, 10:00 a.m. at Weber County Bldg., 2380 Washington Blvd., 6:00 p.m. as needed. Meeting minutes & agendas at <www.co.weber.ut.us> 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 <www.lllutah.org> Usually 2nd & 4th Tuesday: Ogden Valley Township Planning Commission, 4:30 p.m., Weber County Bldg., 2380 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Wednesdays: After School Program thru school year @ Ogden Valley Library, 2:30 p.m. A free program recommended for children kindergarten--6th grade. Offered thru the school year. More info at 801-337-2660. Wednesdays: Sr. Lunch at Ogden Valley Library community room, noon. $3 suggested donation for seniors, $6 for those 59 & younger. Call 337-2660 for more info. Wednesdays: AWANA club for preschoolers (beginning at age 3) thru 6th grade @ Fellowship Bible Church, 4783 N. 3300 E., Liberty, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Call Danielle, 801-745-7393 for info. Wild Wednesdays at Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. All ages. Come learn fun ways to get back into nature with your family. We’ll make suggestions of nearby places that are awesome & convenient for a variety of ages, and introduce you to outdoor resources for families. We’ll also do some exploring & free play. Meet in the Visitor’s Center. More info at 621-7595 or visit <www.ogdennaturecenter.org> 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. 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> 1st & 3rd Wednesday: Open Studio/Music Circle @ Eden Community Center/Bowery, 6:30 p.m. Come work on your art projects or music skills in the company of other community artists. Experts on site for help & advice. 2nd Wednesday: Ogden Valley Recreation/Transmission Special Service District Board Meeting, Ogden Valley Library, 7:00 to 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. Every Thursday thru September: Ogden Valley Open Market, 5:30 ‘til dusk at shared parking lot of Diamond Peak Mountain Sports & Mad Moose Café, Eden. More info at ogdenvalleyopenmarket.com on Facebook & Instagram. Food, music, and fun! 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 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. Come join us! Call Linda Shafter at 801-458-7591for more info. 2nd Thursdays: Utah Homemakers Association, monthly meetings designed to promote stable homes & satisfying family living. Speakers share educational info. Come gain skills that contribute to your interests & needs as homemakers. Also participate in service projects to help others & the community. 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Nursery available. $12 yearly fee. Contact Renee, 745-2468. 3rd Thursdays: Ogden Valley Business Association Meeting (OVBA). For more info visit <www.ovba.org> Refer to web site for time, click “Meetings.” Thursdays & Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Anyone dealing with alcohol or drug addiction is welcome to attend. No dues/fees required. Ogden Valley BYOB group meetings are held bi-weekly at 6:30 p.m.: Thursdays (in the Ogden Valley Library’s Board Room | 131 S. 7400 E., Huntsville) & Sundays (at Huntsville’s Town Hall | 7309 E. 200 S.). Come one, come all, bring your own book, buddy, and/or beverage; but most importantly, keep coming back! The only requirement for membership: A desire to stop drinking. For more info call Keri at 435-760-7559. Fridays & Saturdays by appointment: Public tours of Eden’s New World Distillery, noon, & 2:00, 5:00 p.m. Reservations at <www.newworlddistillery.com> Saturdays: Zumba @ Ogden Valley Library, 10:00 a.m. Zumba class taught by certified instructor. Come enjoy an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness program that’s moving millions of people toward joy & health. More info at 801-337-2660. Saturdays: Cinema Saturday Feature Films @ Ogden Valley Library, 2:00 p.m. More info at 801-337-2660. 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. to 12:00 p.m. Open to general public, 604 S. 7800 E., Huntsville. Aug. 8-11: WSU’s Outdoor Program hosts a whitewater rafting trip as part of “Wildcat Outdoor Welcome,” Moab, UT, first- & second-year students invited, $50, weber.edu/outdoor/wow. html, 801-626-6373. Aug. 9: Ogden Nature Center half-day camps for ages 6-7, $30/camper, $6 for camp T-shirt. Members receive a 10% discount if your family signs up for more than one camp. Pre-registration required. Register at ogdennaturecenter.org/ summer-camps or call 801-621-7595. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dino Detectives: What did T-Rex really look like? Did dinosaurs have feathers? How is our world different from when dinosaurs roamed the earth? These questions & more will be answered as campers spend a day learning about the plants & animals of prehistoric times & even meet some dinosaur relatives! Aug. 7-10: Weber County Fair Aug. 10: Skyline Marathon in Ogden Valley Aug. 10: CFOV 5th-annual Summer Scramble golf tournament & community event @ Wolf Creek Resort. Beginning 9:00 a.m. Watch for more info! This event raises monies for local valley nonprofits. Aug. 14: Jazz @ the Station, presenting the BBC4 in a fee, all-ages concert on the Fountain Plaza at Ogden’s Union Station, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. BBC 4 includes Shannon Roberts, trumpet; Jim Schaub, guitar; Benjamin Jennings, bass; and Don Keipp, drums. See article on page 4. Aug. 14: Tour of Utah. Route traverses N. Ogden, Ogden Valley. See article on page 1. Aug. 15: Back to School Night at Weber High, 3:00 – 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15: WSU Soccer vs. Colorado College, 8 p.m., WSU soccer field, $5 <weberstatesports.com> Aug. 16: WSU’s Wildcat Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lampros Hall 218D, learn new speaking & leadership skills, free, contact njarvis@weber.edu or 801-626-7201. Aug. 16-18: Ogden Valley Balloon & Artist Festival at Eden Park with morning hot air balloon launches, arts & crafts, games, food booths & live entertainment. Balloon Glow Friday & Saturday evenings at dusk. See article on page 1. Aug. 17: Wildflower Pedalfest in Ogden Valley Aug. 19: Back to School Night at Valley Elementary! Open House 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Find more info, including schoolsupply lists at valley.wsd.net Aug. 19: Back to School Night at Snowcrest Jr. High, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Aug. 20: First Day of School for Weber School District Aug. 24: Utah High School Cycling League at Powder Mountain Aug. 26: First day of fall semester & first-block classes at WSU. Aug. 26-30: WSUSA Service Team hosts the American Red Cross Blood Battle, a blood-donation competition between Weber State &Utah State, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Shepherd Union Ballrooms, free, 801-626-7737 <ccel@weber.edu> Aug. 29: New Cub Scout Pack & Boy Scout Troop being organized: Parents & scouts invited to attend open house, 7:00 p.m. at the Eden Park Bowery. Anyone with a desire to be involved, either as a youth participant or adults willing to serve, may come to the open house or contact Bob Froerer at 801-3913250. See article on page 1. Aug. 30: WSU student association’s annual Block Party, “The Many Stories of Weber” to introduce students to campus, booths, activities, food, free, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Stewart Bell Tower Plaza, <weber.edu/blockparty> Aug. 31: Utah High School Cycling League at Powder Mountain Sept. 4: WSU’s 13th Annual Bonneville Chamber Music Festival: I am the Folklore, 7:30 p.m., Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $7 adults/$6 seniors and military/$4.50 students. For tickets, visit weberstatetickets.com or call 801-626-8500. Sept. 5-7: World Wakesurfing Championship on Pineview Reservoir. Sept. 6: WSU hosts Browning Presents! Alicia Olatuja, jazz singer & quintet, 7:30 p.m., Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $20 adults/$8 students, seniors & military. For tickets, visit weberstatetickets.com or call 801-626-8500. Sept. 7: WSU football hosts home opener versus Cal Poly, 6 p.m., Stewart Stadium, Ogden, $32/$16/$14/$12/$10/$5. For tickets, visit weberstatetickets.com or call 801-626-8500. Sept. 7: WSU’s 13th Annual Bonneville Chamber Music Festival: Villa-Lobos, featuring pianist Ricardo Castro, concertmaster Emmanuele Baldini & WSU cello professor Viktor Uzur, 7:30 p.m., Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $7 adults/$6 seniors & military/$4.50 students. For tickets, visit weberstatetickets.com or call 801-626-8500. Sept. 7: Weber County Parks & Rec open house highlighting the county’s Sport Shooting Complex, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Opportunity to shoot for free 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. For more info about event, visit <www.webercountyutah.gov/wcsportshootingcomplex> To contact the facility call 801-778-6991 or 801778-6995. See article on page 5. Sept. 7: Eden Epic in Ogden Valley Sept. 7-8: Xterra Pan Am Championships at Pineview & Snowbasin Sept. 13: WSU’s Dept. of Visual Art & Design’s opening reception for the exhibition Perspectives in Printmaking: An Evolving Dynamic, 7 p.m., Kimball Visual Arts Center Shaw Gallery on WSU campus. Free. Sept. 15: WSU women’s soccer vs. Fresno State, noon, Wildcat Soccer Field, $5. For tickets, visit weberstatetickets.com or call 801-626-8500. Sept. 27: Annual Ogden Valley Starry Nights Star Party with Ogden Astronomical Society Friday, 8:00 p.m. @ new site in North Fork Park - Park Hill. More info at <www.starrynightsutah.org> Sept. 30: Valley Elementary Food Truck Night & Helicopter ball drop in conjunction with CFOV |