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Show Volume XX Issue XVIII The Ogden Valley news Page 5 January 1, 2013 North Fork’s Ogden Nordic Center Artwork of Huntsville Native Featured at Eccles Community Art Center thru January Now Open for Skiing and Snowshoeing The Eccles Community Art juried shows and seasonal exhibits throughout Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue, the year. Its members also exhibit works at a Ogden, will be displaying art by variety of venues in Ogden and the surroundthe members of the Palette Club ing areas. of Ogden in the Main Gallery The Palette Club of Ogden meets the during January. The Carriage second Tuesday of the month at the South House Gallery will feature the Ogden Senior Center. These paintings of Huntsville resident meetings feature demonstrations Jake Songer. A reception for the of art techniques and lectures on artists is planned for the evening art-related subjects. The public of Ogden City’s Art Stroll, Friday, and new members are always January 4, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. welcome. For more informaThe work will remain on exhibit tion about the Palette Club, visit through January 26. <www.ogdenpaletteclub.org> The Palette Club of Ogden The Carriage House Gallery was established October 7, 1943 will feature the oil paintings of with the stated purpose to be the Jake Songer of Huntsville. Jake is advancement of community interfollowing his father Steve into the est in art and the encouragement Painting by Jake Songer family business of creating lovely, of artists. These remain the goals loose oil paintings. Jake’s work of Huntsville. of the club today, 65 years later. for this exhibit features boats and The Palette Club has continued an unbroken lakeshore scenes reminiscent of Bear Lake, existence since 1943, and has a membership Utah. of over one hundred members who reside from Regular gallery hours are Monday through Logan to Bountiful. The club is open to all Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays artists in any media, from beginner to profes- 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information sionals. about the Eccles Community Art Center, call The Palette Club of Ogden sponsors several 801-392-6935, or visit <www.ogden4arts.org> Free Spirit Yoga Collaborates with Yoga Instructor Darci Bennett for Elemental Yoga Workshop “Water is fluid, soft, and yielding. But water will wear away rock, which is rigid and cannot yield. As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. This is another paradox: what is soft is strong.” ― Lao Tzu Join Free Spirit Yoga and Yoga instructor Darci Bennett this January for an insightful Elemental Yoga Workshop. Every Saturday, beginning January 5, join them for a unique group workshop designed to explore a deeper appreciation of the landscape within our body. Darci’s intent for the workshop is “to assist in creating a more holistic approach to one’s yoga practice,” which infuses intricate exploration within; to realize ourselves as the elements— earth, water, air, and fire. “The workshop’s aim is about connecting to the earth within,” Darci explains. “We will be exploring our bodies as an earth element…identifying the earth within our bodies, which would be bones and connective tissue.” She continues, “Our bodies are 72% water. We’ll be exploring the properties of water and its fluidity throughout our body.” Darci says that she utilizes Pranayama breath work to gain a connection with the air flow within, guiding students in an exploration of the element of fire by finding “…ways to create heat within our body, working with our core and digestive system.” Darci adds that the workshop’s aim to promote awareness of each element within us by accentuating appreciation for our physical being. She explains, “This is a unique workshop that is designed to take you on a journey of inner exploration and how [this applies] both on and off the mat. It incorporates discussion along with yoga and meditation practice. Students are asked to bring a journal or notebook, mat, and comfortable clothing. Beginner to advanced students are all welcome!” The Elemental Yoga Workshop will meet at Free Spirit Yoga Studio every Saturday for four weeks. Each workshop begins at 12:00 noon and will last 2½ hours. For more information visit <www.freespiritmountain> Namaste! Piece Of Mind Quilt Guild is Moving Piece Of Mind Quilt Guild is moving to My Heritage Fabrics starting Thursday, January 10. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. The guild is open to quilters of all levels. Questions can be directed to Becky Smith at bsmith@ oValley.net or 801-745-1929. Ogden Nordic resumed winter grooming operations at North Fork Park in December and is eager to welcome cross country skiers onto the beautiful and challenging trail network located in North Fork. The Ogden Nordic Center is open Thursday through Sunday, and offers a friendly atmosphere with good advice and great hot cocoa. Rental equipment is available, including classic skis, skate skis, and new for 2013, snow shoes. The Ogden Nordic grooming crew continues their work under the direction of Dave Jenkins, who organizes training and scheduling for the 20-person, all-volunteer crew. Ogden Nordic provides some of the best and most consistent grooming conditions in Utah. The North Fork Park venue is groomed five days per week. A significant effort was also made during the fall to prepare the ski trails by trimming undergrowth and removing debris. This allows the club to groom trails earlier than would otherwise be possible and results in improved skiing conditions. December brought sufficient snowfall for great trail conditions, so grab your gear and head to North Fork Park! Ogden Nordic is excited to offer a great series of events for the 2013 season. Their premier event is the winter trails day celebration (WTD), which is scheduled for January 12 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Activities scheduled for the 2013 WTD celebration include a 10k ski race, complimentary hourly ski lessons, kids’ games, tours, wax clinics, and more. Numerous outdoor organizations have partnered with Ogden Nordic, Weber County Parks, and Weber County Pathways to offer complimentary demonstration equipment, including skis and snowshoes. More information about winter trails day and the numerous volunteer organizations can be found at the Ogden Nordic and Weber County Pathways websites. Additional events scheduled for the 2013 season by Ogden Nordic include races, ski clinics, and moonlight glides. Races are fun and inexpensive, and offer a wonderful way to try a ski race without the pressure of a very competitive event. The clinic series offers instruction in skate or classic skiing, and offers monthly clinics throughout the season. Moonlight glides are a unique social event at North Fork Park where skiers meet at the Nordic Center and enjoy the beautiful trails of North Fork Park under a brilliantly moonlit northern Utah sky. Event dates are shown below for the 2013 season and can also be found on the Ogden Nordic website. Races Saturday, January 12, 9:00 a.m. (registration opens at 8:00 a.m.) Saturday, February 16, 10:00 a.m. (registration opens at 9:00 a.m.) Saturday, March 9, 10:00 a.m. (registration opens at 9:00 a.m.) Clinics Saturday, January 12, offered hourly as part of Winter Trails Day Saturday, February 16, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Moonlight Glides Friday January 25, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Friday, February 22, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Friday, March 22, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. The daily fee for skiing at Ogden Nordic is $6 per person or $15 for a family. One-hundred percent of these fees are used to cover the cost of operating and maintaining the extensive grooming equipment. Day passes can be purchased in the Nordic Center during open hours or through the day use collection box at the trailhead. Season passes are also available for purchase on the organization’s website. Ogden Nordic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose members volunteer their time to groom trails, teach ski clinics, and operate the Nordic Center and other programs. If you are interested in volunteering on the grooming team or would like to take a shift at the Nordic Center, consider signing up at the organization’s web site or send an email to <terry@ogdennordic. com> To learn more about Ogden Nordic, visit <www.ogdennordic.com> Trail conditions are updated daily on the snow phone so call ahead if you’re planning a ski adventure at 801-399-PARK (7275). See you on the trails! Open 4 - 10 New Year’s Eve and 4 - 9 New Year’s Day Call 801 745 1900 www.alpinepizza.com Pictured left is a guild-member quilt made from a technique learned in guild class. The quilt was donated and used for a silent auction. 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