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Show Page The Ogden Valley news Volume XV Issue XIV July 1, 2008 Free Interactive Storytime @ Your Library Did you know that the Ogden Valley Branch Library currently offers FREE storytimes? If not, now is the perfect time to start taking advantage of these wonderful Discovery Time programs! Each storytime is designed to be completely interactive with stories, fingerplays, art projects, singing and dancing, and lots of great information about early literacy. Discovery Time helps introduce infants and toddlers to the amazing world of reading and music. All children from infancy through five years old, and their caregivers, are invited to participate in lively sing-alongs, play on instruments, and enjoy great stories. Discovery Time is held in forty-five minute sessions on Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The program also includes great handouts and activities that participants can take home and use to continue exploring the themes and ideas presented. Programs are FREE and open to the public. No registration is required. If you have any questions about Discovery Time, please call 337-2660. Lapidary Work of Loren Downing at Library An art exhibition featuring the Lapidary work of Loren Downing will be on display in the Lorna Wattis Swanson Gallery of the Ogden Valley Branch Library in Huntsville. Loren collects the gemstones that he uses in the making of his jewelry from the wilderness. Recently, Loren learned the craft of silversmithing at the Ogden Senior Citizen’s Center. He now takes pride in making the sliver mountings for all his gems. “Finding stones in the backcountry that can be cut and polished then made into gems is a lot of hard work. But, when it is finished and it is a thing of beauty to be admired, there is a feeling of satisfaction and joy one cannot describe.” More than his craft, Loren loves his wife. He takes pleasure in showing her each new piece of jewelry as it is made. “She always gets first choice of all gems because I love her. She has quite a sizeable collection.” This fantastic exhibition will be on display at the Ogden Valley Branch Library from July 2 through August 13, 2008. For more information about this event, please call 337-2660. Horses Paint the Town—Unveiling of Liberty Days “The Running of the Moose 5K & Kids Mile Liberty welcomes you to our Fourth of July Liberty Days “The Running of Moose” 5K and Kid’s Mile. There is a course correction where the race will begin, which will be near the Preserve east of the Liberty Park. We promise a much flatter, scenic, and enjoyable course. The 5K race begins at 7:00 a.m. and the Kid’s Mile at 8:00 a.m. Quality Tshirts designed by artist Natalie Shupe are Gallery 25 Presents FatherDaughter Art Show Gallery 25 will be presenting a father/ daughter art show for the month of July. Lauri Eskelson will be presenting new works, along with a retrospective showing of her father’s—Charles Groberg—paintings. An opening reception will be held during the Art Stroll on Friday July 11, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Gallery 25 is located at 268 Historic 25th Street, Ogden. horses part of Ogden Pioneer Days celebration Stunning life-size horses, each outfitted with unique and beautiful artwork, will be unveiled July 1 at 5:00 p.m. for the “Trail to Pioneer Days” celebration on Historic 25th Street in Ogden. In conjunction with the 75th Annual Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo, 24 exceptionally hand-painted horses will be on display from July 1 to October 1. The horses will be individually placed beginning at Union Station and extending down 25th to Washington, then north down Washington to the Junction and south to the Municipal Building. The celebration will include the horse artists and sponsors, live entertainment by Ogden Buskers on each corner, and food sold by Historic 25th Street restaurants. Each of the 24 life-size horses (and 24 matching table-top size horses) is sponsored by a local business or individual that has teamed up with some of our area’s most skilled artists to create an exclusive work of “horse” art. All are excited to show off their craftsmanship at this year’s event. The “Trail to Pioneer Days” horse exhibit is also part of the annual “Traces of the West Art Show” displayed at Ogden Blue Print & Supply July 1 through 17 located on Historic 25th Street. “Trail to Pioneer Days” is a new addition to the Ogden Pioneer Days festivities. The goal is to have a total of 75 horses that will line the streets from the Union Station to the Ogden Pioneer Stadium in 2009. The 75th Annual Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo will be held July 19, 21, 22, 23, and 24. July 24 will be an exciting night with fireworks and the crowning of Miss Rodeo Utah. Tickets for all nights are now available for purchase. General admission tickets can be purchased online at smithtix.com or at the Ogden Pioneer Days office, 1810 Washington Blvd, Ogden; Smith and Edwards, 3936 N. Highway 126; Farr West at 1040 N. Main, Layton; Hill AFB at 5731 E. Ave. Bldg. 460, HAFB. Prices vary from $10/general admission to $30/ reserved seating on July 24. Reserved box seats can only be purchased at Pioneer Day Offices. For more information, visit <http:// ogdenpioneerdays.com> included on a first come first serve basis for both the 5K and Kids Mile. Running shoes will be awarded to the top 5K male and female winners. Same day registration begins at 5:30 a.m. and ends at 6:30 a.m. For more information and/or for paper registration forms, contact Louise Hill at 745-6524 or <candlhill@ ovalley.net> or <www.runnercard.com> in Ogden; Skywolf’s Gallery in Teton Village, Wyoming; Apple Hollow Gallery in Glendale, Utah; and Twigg’s & Moore Gallery in St. George. Charles Groberg (1913-1992) received his degrees from Weber State, the Art Center in Los Angeles, and Utah State University, and was an art professor at Weber State University for many years. He loved the outdoors, and his family has many wonderful memories of time spent together hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, and collecting rocks. His artwork was of the landscape that touched his heart. He influenced many students over the years, and many have commented that they appreciated his kindness and concern for individuals. His artwork is in many private collections, as well as Lauri Eskelson Lauri was raised with a love of art, and was greatly influenced by her father, who was a university professor and an avid outdoorsman. At a very early age, Lauri developed a strong love of nature, and landscape is still the subject that touches her soul. She’s inspired by open space, and loves the energy that comes from painting directly from the land. “At times, it feels as if it’s a race to record open space and wild places—before they disappear forever,” she states. In the years since completing her art degree, she’s taken classes and workshops from many outstanding artists: David Koch, Doug Braithewaite, John Poon, Shanna Kunz, and John Hughes—among others. She is represented by Gallery 25 Charles Groberg in the homes of his children and grandchildren, where it brings such loving memories. Continuing artwork will also be on display by gallery members Lucile Chamberlin, Keith Dabb, Carol Fielding, Jeff Hepworth, Liz Pierce, Mac Stevenson, Lorin Wilde, Kevin Wasden, and Doug Wride. Gallery hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 334-9881. Les Vierra, PE (801) 391-7481 www.river-logic.com ~ Perc Testing ~ System Design ~ Trouble Shooting ~ Groundwater Monitoring Announcing New Packed Bed Media System Designs - Slower/faster perc rates allowed - Half the setback to surface water - Half the suitable soil depth requirement - Significant drain field reduction - Drip irrigaition |
