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Show Volume XII THE Issue IX OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 7 June 1, 2005 Summer Programs @ Your Library College Scholarships Offer Students Jump on Education as Europe by joining the library’s teen book discussion group on Elizabeth Alder’s incredible novel, King’s Shadow. Registration is required, ani copies of the book will be available to check out in June and July. Coming Attractions @ Your Library The Ogden Valley Branch Library will also be celebrating the cinema this summer with a FREE Family Film Festival that will run June 10 through August 12. The festival will take place every Friday morningat 11:00 a.m., and will consist ofaa s of al °<4 The Ogden Valley Branch Library will be kicking off its season of summer events on May 31 when children and teens can sign up for the 2005 Summer Reading Programs Tyrannosaurus Reads, and Medieval Celebration. Tyrannosaurus Reads Kids of all ages are invited to register for this free summer program. There will be seven weeks of great rewards for reading throughout summer vacation along with weekly raffles for tons of fun prizes. The library will also host lots of great events to drive away the dog days of summer. Registration is required, but beyond that, all you need is a tyrannosaurus-sized sense of adventure! Medieval Celebration Travel back to days of yore during a summer of Medieval Celebrations. Teens can win prizes by reading books and writing their own personal book reviews! They can also explore Medieval 0 eat, drink and _ “aitefiinad! All of the movies will be screened in the communiy room, and will feature light refreshments. For a full listing of film titles and ratings, or if you have any questions about any of our upcoming events, please contact the Ogden Valley Branch Library at 745-2220 Carriage House Gallery to Feature Paintings of Eden Artist The Eccles Community Art Center will open about their own art experiences.” Mr. Dabb taught two exhibits on Friday, June 3. The Main Gallery at South Junior, Weber, and Fremont High School. will display the work of four Ogden Artists: Robert Mr. Dabb works in watercolor and oil. “I like A. Call, Travis Crowther, Keith Dabb, and Jerry to paint scenery that creates a feeling of peace or Hancock. The Carriage House Gallery will feature makes you think, ‘I would like to live there or at the paintings of Julie Brandt of Eden. An opening least et some time there.’ I especially like to reception is also scheduled for June 3 from 6:00 to paint the large rock walls of the Southern Utah 00 p.m. The Eccles Community Art Center is and Northern Arizona ae where the light participating in the First Friday Street Stroll. and shadows continually chan: Admission is free and the public is invited. Exhibits Jerry Hancock was an odin, working for will remain on display through June 25, 2005. 32 years as an art teacher and guidance counselor. Robert Call has been painting full-time since Now he is an award wining pastel artist, most his retirement from teaching at Bonneville High recently receiving first place at the Dixie School, where he taught both physical education Invitational Pastel Competition, and second place and art. He, along with Travis Crowther, Jerry from the Pastel Journal National Magazine. Hancock and other well-known Ogden artists, is a Mr. Hancock is best known for his subjects, member of Studio 9. which include the animals that r. Call works well in both id on his farm, watercolor and oil. His interest in and Native Americans in their colorful the landscapes of Utah shows in his paintings. He states, “The native dress. He works most thing I like most about painting is often in pastel but also works the emotional high I get from creating, and hope others will also Julie Brandt lives and experience an —_ emotional Nig — from my work—good Watercolor the by Julie Br ‘andt. sometimes livestock inspire Travis Crowther also taught seo while purme.” Her style has developed from traditional suing his professional artc: rarely withwatercolor to experimental acrylic and collage. She out his sketchbook and camera. He likes painting is constantly learning, exploring, and finding plein air, an opportunity he is more able to enjoy excitement every step of the way. since his retirement from teaching. His subjects Julie is a member of the Utah Watercolor include landscapes of rural Utah, Idaho, the East Society and the Ogden Palette Club. Her work and West coasts, Alaska, Mexico, and Europe may be found in private collections in Utah, California, Arizona, Nebraska, Minnesota, Crowther says, “My goal is to capture a moment of inspiration on canvas that will lift the Pennsylvania, and Washington. viewer to greater heights ofthought and help them The public is invited to visit a Eccles recall a memory from their past.” He uses an Community Art Center, and Carriage House impressionist technique to capture light and atmosGallery located at 2580 Jefferson pes Ogden. phere in his paintings, which gives an illusion of For more information, call 801-392-6935, or visit realism from a distance <www.ogden4arts.org> Keith Dabb states “I feel my greatest education Regular Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.; and Saturdays in art came from my thirty years of teaching my from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Weber State University has announced more offer. They also provide a strong foundation for isavailable for their future college education,” said WSU Provost high school juniors and seniors interested ingetting Michael Vaughan. A junior in high school entering the program a jump start on their colle lege education. could earn an Associate’s degree by the time they Students who enroll in WSU’s Early College and Concurrent Enrollment programs are able to graduate from high school. Credits earned may |be ur liversity. pursue university credits while still attending high “Students find ie es College option appealschool. The new scholarship money is available to ing because itallows a to attend the university qualified Early College students based on merit. ene said Amanda Webster, Eligible students must be admitted to the Early graduation College program, enroll in at least six credit hours WSU’s Early College program coordinator. Parent and student information sessions are (usually two courses), and have an index score of 106 or above. Index scores are based on high offered on a regular basis throughout the year. To school GPA and ACT composite scores. learn more about the program or to attend an information session, visit weber.edu/earlycollege or con“These scholarships offer qualified students an tact the Early College office at (801) 626-7362. opportunity to discover all that Weber State has to Local Women Invited to Apply for Bank Grants The Zions Bank Women’s a Group "lah]; recently f applications for a new series of miro-grants — women. Called “Smart Women Grants,” the awards, totaling $20,000, will be provided to women candidates who excel in a variety of categories: - Small business start-up and expansion Community development Continuing education and teacher support Child and elder care Health and human services Arts and culture Community peer review panels will select the grant recipients, to be announced in conjunction with Zions Bank’s second annual “Smart Women, Smart Money” free financial education seminar slated for October 12, 2005 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Open to female residents of Utah and Idaho, applications are available online at www.zionsnk.com/Avomens_finance,jsp or by calling (801) 594-8150. Applications are due August 1, 2005. All Zions Bank branch locations also have copies of the applications, which are available upon request. loped the new Smart Women Grants to help bolster the efforts of everyday heroines REAL Nays. through their various talents,” said Lori Chillingworth, manager of the Women’s Financial Group. “As Utah’s first financial center for women, the Zions Bank Women’s Financial Group created the grants as an extension of our ongoing commitment to empower women in achieving financial independence.” Priority consideration for funding will be given to proposals that: promote the empowerment of women; emphasize collaboration between women entrepreneurs or non-profit entities supporting women; directly benefit women or lows Suna | lati endeavors that immediately benefit communities in ae Zions Bank has a presence; and for Ir pro posals that provide a sound plan for measuring performance and results. 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