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Show Page 4 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXII Issue VIII June 15, 2014 Discover Polynesia at the Family History Library! OVBA General Meeting Plans Networking & The community • Watch traditional music, dancing, and singing Social Luncheon at the Alaskan Inn is invited to share in performed from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. the spirit of aloha as the Family History Library celebrates the rich heritage and culture of the Polynesian people on Friday, June 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. For some, family history can be searching records and building their family tree. For the Polynesian culture, it is a way to connect with your past—not only through historical records but also through art, song, story, and dance. Enjoy a free night of fun learning about the different cultures and heritage of the Polynesia islands, and discover something new about your own family history. Attendance is free. No registration is required. “This will be a fun event for the entire family,” says Tamra Stansfield, manager of the Family History Library. “We feel this is a great way to introduce the Family History Library to the community and let them know that we are here to help them with their own family history.” The Family History Library is a fantastic place to experience the heritage of others and to learn more about your own ancestors of nearly every heritage. Visitors will be able to record their own stories by using family story booths and learn how to preserve their family’s memories through free photos and stories services online. Don’t miss any of these free festivities taking place on June 20: Local business owners are invited, along with members, to the next OVBA meeting planned for Thursday, June 19 at noon at the Alaskan Inn, located in beautiful Ogden Canyon. The cost is $5 for OVBA members and $10 for non-OVBA members, which includes lunch served by The Alaskan Inn. Please RSVP to terry@ovba.org by June The Family History Library is a great place 16 to ensure lunch availability. to experience new cultures, as well as discover Meet Mark and Kristal Schweppe, owners more about your own culture and where your of the Alaskan Inn and Elements of Home, for family comes from. “One of our goals is to give people a free opportunity to record and discover memories before they are lost,” says Stansfield. “As a result, future generations will know the legacy their ancestors left behind while discovering where they came from.” Children of all The Family History Library is located at 35 ages can engage in North West Temple, west of Temple Square in science experiments downtown Salt Lake City. For more informaand art projects all tion, call 1-801-240-6996. Limited free parking is available behind the Church History Museum summer long thanks to the interactive outreach and the Family History Library. Parking will programs Science in the Parks and Arts in the fill quickly and is not guaranteed. When the Parks The eighth annual Science in parking lots are full, paid parking is available in surrounding lots. Other options include the Parks and the fifth annual carpooling or using public transportation. The Arts in the Parks programs are Temple Square Trax station is only one-half back for 2014. The programs will run for six weeks in June and block south of the Family History Library. July from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The programs partner with the Ogden School District summer lunch program. While students eat lunch, they spend an hour participating in hands-on learning Wicked Witch of the West by Jacci Florence, activities. WSU physics professor Adam Layton; Cowardly Lion by Shane Pearson, Ogden; Scarecrow by Justin “Spot” Beecher, Johnston, who envisioned and Washington Terrace; and the Tin Man played developed Science in the Parks, said the idea of mixing play and by Nathan Kremin of Layton. Tickets for the production, for adults, are science is getting increased atten$12 and $10; and for children, $9 and $7. tion. “Having kids tinker and create is someSenior and student ticket prices are discounted one dollar off of the regular ticket price. thing that is natural to children,” Johnston Season tickets are also available for $70, and said. “Showing them that this is at the heart include seven shows in the reserved section. of science is exactly what we want them to understand.” Each day of the art-themed weeks, parTicket prices will increase beginning August 8. You may purchase tickets in advance for all ticipants engage in a different activity. On upcoming 2014 shows at the current price thru Mondays, during the week of arts, children create learn the art of storytelling; Tuesdays August 7. Reserved tickets are available at Terrace and Wednesdays they get involved in music Plaza Playhouse located at 99 E. 4700 S., and dance; Thursdays are Ogden; or by calling 801-393-0070 between for puppets and theater; and 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Fridays allow time for the children to create their own Friday. For more information about this and other works of art. “The music day on shows in our season lineup, visit www.terWednesday is probably raceplayhouse.com or follow our Terrace Plaza the most popular year after Playhouse page on Facebook. year. The kids get to have an opportunity to learn about the instruments and try them out,” said Lydia Gravis, codirector of Arts in the Parks. “It’s been exciting to see the growth in popularity, and it’s been exciting to see the same kids year after year,” Gravis said. She also expressed gratitude for student volunteers from the Jerry & Vickie Moyes College of Education, noting the summer programs benefits student teachers as much as it does the children. With the arts and science programs seeing an increased popularity year after year, more students and community members are encouraged to volunteer. “It’s a great experience for them to get hands-on experience working with a variety of • Follow along as local ukulele maker Carlton Fong leads a group sing-along. • Listen to masterful storytellers share the legacy of the South Pacific. • Try the Hawaiian photo booth for fun photos. • Come and learn the traditional dances of the Polynesian islands. • Taste finger samples of the delicious food and drink of Polynesia. WSU Turns Parks into Educational Hubs for Arts, Science Terrace Plaza Playhouse Presents “Wizard of Oz,” June 13 – July 26 Terrace Plaza Playhouse is pleased to present Wizard of OZ, running June 13 through July 26, playing every Friday, Saturday, and Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog Toto are whisked away in their house to the magical Land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and in route they meet a Scarecrow that needs a brain, a Tin Man missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West to earn his help. Terrace Plaza Playhouse’s rendition of Wizard of Oz is being directed by Dennis P. Ferrin, and stars “Dorothy” played by Cydney Hall of Layton; Glinda, the good witch of the North, played by Sherri Folkman of Roy; The lunch on the patio by the river and a tour of the Alaskan Inn. Networking luncheons provide the opportunity for professionals to connect one-on-one with other professionals. One of the most effective ways to gain more customers is through referrals from your colleagues. Plan on bringing business cards and brochures to share with other business. The mission of The Ogden Valley Business Association is to promote and support member businesses of Ogden Valley and Ogden Canyon. For more information visit <www.ovba. org> children from different backgrounds who might not have had opportunities to engage in many art activities,” said Gravis. During the science-dedicated weeks, children discover sensory experiments with volunteers. See it!, Hear it!, Build it!, Move it! and Feel it! are the themes for the new events planned for this year. The dates and locations for this summer’s remaining activities are as follows: Arts in the Parks June 16-20, at Monroe Park (850 30th St., Ogden) June 23-27, at Mt. Ogden Park (3144 Taylor Ave., Ogden) June 30 - July 3, at Jaycee Park (2465 Fillmore Ave., Ogden) July 7-11, at West Ogden Park (751 24th St., Ogden) Science in the Parks June 16-20 at Liberty Park (751 21st St., Ogden) June 23-27 at Monroe Park (850 30th St., Ogden) June 30-July 3 at Mt. Ogden Park (3144 Taylor Ave., Ogden) July 7-11 at Jaycee Park (2564 Fillmore Ave., Ogden) July 14-18 at West Ogden Park (751 24th St., Ogden) Throughout the years, the programs have continued to adapt to the needs of involved students and their schools. “We are bringing in Rachel Hedman, a professional storyteller. I’m very excited, I think the storytelling will be a much stronger event this year,” said WSU history professor and arts program codirector Kathryn MacKay. “We are very committed to being supportive of the public school system, and trying to pick up the slack from programs they’ve had to cut.” In addition to Weber State and the Ogden School District, supporters of the two series include Weber County RAMP (recreation, arts, museums, parks), the Alan E. and Jeanne N. Hall Endowment for Community Outreach, the Val A. Browning Charitable Foundation, and the Utah Families Foundation. Thanks to continued support from sponsors and volunteers, the programs are free to children of all ages. 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