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Show Volume XV Issue I The Ogden Valley news Page 5 December 15, 2007 Annual Holiday Open House Slated— Snowcrest Hosts Brenn Hill at 2nd Volunteers and donations sought Annual Talent Show and Dinner The Weber County Library is currently accepting donations for its annual Holiday Open House. Anyone interested in donating warm clothing in likenew condition, such as hats, gloves, scarves, and socks, is encouraged to do so. Financial support and volunteers would also be greatly appreciated. The library will host its annual Holiday Open House on Monday, December 24 from noon to 4:00 pm at the Main Library, 2464 Jefferson Avenue, in Ogden. The library staff, with the help of numerous volunteers, will provide a warm dinner from noon to 3:00 p.m., and refreshments from 3:00 to 4:00. The event will be themed “Hooray for Hollywood,” and will feature live music by local jazz musician Joe McQueen. For more information, please call Jason at 337-2660, or visit the library’s website at <http://www.weberpl.lib.ut.us/events> Showtime in the Mountains Brainchild of local entrepreneur and ardent patron of the arts Jeff Hyde, Showtime in the Mountains is a local event being hosted to showcase local songwriters in an intimate concert setting. The musical event will be held at Trappers Village in Huntsville Square. Slated for December 29 at 7:00 p.m., the event is hoped to be the D. Scott Williams first of many such gatherings of talent. This month’s event will feature Danielle Vaughn, Tim Daniels, McCall Erickson, and D. Scott Williams (from Shades of Grey). The musical styles will range from blissful folk, to moody alternative country; there should be something for everyone. You can be assured that the music you will hear and enjoy will come straight from the heart, soul, and life experiences of the artists without music industry filtering. Danielle Vaughn This evening with the artists is being presented by Jeff and Bonnie Hyde and Trappers Village. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by local culinary artists. While seating is limited, reservations are being accepted. Contact Danielle Vaughn at 3907618 or Dan Williams 710-8359. Ve Vant Eyore Blood! Sixth grade students a Valley Elementary are once again sponsoring an annual blood drive—originally the Katie Spainhower Blood Drive—on Wednesday, January 9. Blood donations make it possible for any child in Ogden Valley to receive free blood donations should the need occur. Save your blood for a fun night where sixth grade students will entertain you with poems, magic tricks, and jokes while you help save a precious life. You will also be able to enjoy a “blood and guts” treat while you donate! Ogden Regional Mobile Unit will be there to administer blood services; blood type finger testing will also be available. Please plan to support this annual event. To donate, visit Valley Elementary’s Media Center from 1:00 to 6:30 p.m. Eligible donators must weight at least 110 pound, be 17 years of age with a parent’s permission, or 18 years or older otherwise. It must also have been at least six weeks since your last blood donation. Other health factors may apply. Contact the Ogden Regional Blood donation unit, or a sixth grade Valley student for more information. Remember, one pint of blood is equal to 3,500 calories. Donate a pound by giving a pint on January 9, 2008! Thank you for your unselfish help. Snowcrest Junior High School invites money for the Physical Education departthe community to their 2nd Annual ment at the school. Last year’s successful Skyhawk Talent Showcase and dinner on event enabled the music department to Friday, January 18. Snowcrest students replace/repair much needed musical instruwill audition for the opportunity to perform ments, and benefited the school as a whole and entertain the audience. To highlight with a new, portable sound system. this special night, the amazing talent of Bring the whole family to enjoy a delilocal singer/songwriter and cowboy poet cious dinner that will be followed by a fanBrenn Hill will open and close this fund- tastic night of talent. Dinner will commence raising event. at 6:00 p.m. and will feature Brenn Hill’s music style homemade chili and breadsticks has been called “. . . a bridge catered by the Hearthside of between Western music’s best Eden. Cost of the dinner is $5.00 traditions and the future of the per person. Tickets for dinner genre as cowboys and cowwill be pre-sold at the Snowcrest boy singers evolve with the Jr. High School office. changing times. Hills music The program will begin at echoes the integrity, morality, 7:00 p.m., and will cost $3.00 and character associated with for children and students, and legends like Roy Rogers and $5.00 for adults. Gene Autry while also explorSchool shirts and hoodies ing contemporary themes.” will be available for purchase Brenn HIll At 16, Brenn performed during the evening. Donuts, at the famed National Cowboy Poetry cider, nachos, and snacks will also be sold. Gathering in Elko, Nevada. He recorded Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase his first album when he was barely 20 and raffle tickets for “awesome” prizes that will soon became a popular performer on the be given away throughout the night. Western music circuit. If you would like more information, Over the course of his career, Brenn has or would be interested in being a sponsor, received a total of 13 Academy of Western please contact Jennifer Jones at 745-1383. Artist Will Rogers nominations. Brenn is the AWA’s reigning Western Male Vocalist of the Year, and has received a nomination in the same category again this year. This fundraising event is a great opportunity for Snowcrest students to perform for the commu- Entertainers in the First Annual Talent Showcase at Snowcrest Jr. High. nity and raise Snowbasin Resort SAVE THE DATE!! December 24, 2007 Twas the Night Before Christmas Celebration Join us at Snowbasin for a Christmas Eve Family oriented festival. Bundle up and bring everyone on Santa’s “nice” list to enjoy the first annual Christmas Eve Celebration at the base area of Snowbasin Resort. Enjoy your Christmas Eve meal in the warmth of Earl’s Lodge and join in the excitement of waiting and watching for the arrival of Santa Claus, and the fascination of the skiing torchlight parade. The Plaza Christmas tree lighting accompanied by caroling will place the spirit of Christmas in everyone’s hearts. The Grizzly Shop and staff will be ready to assist all of you last minute shoppers with items to put under the tree and stocking stuffers. You and your family will find yourself filled with wonder at Rudolph’s fireworks display illuminating the sky and reflecting on the snow and revel in the Christmas spirit joining in song with the carolers. Arrival of Santa Claus Christmas Tree Lighting Torchlight Parade Rudolph’s Firework Extravaganza Carolers Dining at the servery at Earl’s Lodge 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 4 - 8 PM 4 - 8 PM A new tradition, not to be missed, will greet you on Christmas Eve at Snowbasin Resort! |
