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Show Page 18 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXIII Issue X June 15, 2016 Calendar of Events Community Reading Group. For location, confirmation of date, time, & more info, call Martha at 801-814-1698, or Darla at 801-391-5143. Everyone welcome. Mondays: Children’s Discovery Time, 10:30 a.m. @ Ogden Valley Branch Library. All children, infancy - 5 years of age, & caregivers invited to hear stories & participate in learning activities. Children introduced to books, music, & art. Program runs on 7-week cycle with 1 week off between cycles. FREE! For more info call 337-2660. Tuesdays: Films @ Your Ogden Valley Branch Library, 6:30 p.m. More info at 801-337-2660. Tuesdays: Weber County Commission meeting, 10:00 a.m. Weber County Bldg., 2380 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Public hearings held Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. as needed. Meeting minutes & agendas at <www.co.weber.ut.us> Every Tuesday: Join us for ping pong night at the American Legion in Huntsville. Ping pong tables have been set up in a side room at the Legion. Play from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. For more info call Matt, 801-745-4403. Everyone welcome! Come learn to play or hone your skills with the best! Every 3rd Tuesday: Community Foundation of Ogden Valley (CFOV) Board Meeting at Ogden Valley Library in Huntsville, 6:30 p.m. Meeting open to the public.” For more info, call Dennis at 801-791-1036. Every 3rd Tuesday: Nitwit Knitting Circle, 6:30 p.m. We knit sweaters for the Knit for Kids Guideposts Project & baby booties for the Pregnancy Care Center. If you can’t knit, we’ll teach you how! Free & fun! Learn a craft while supporting a good cause. More info at 745-3635. Every 4th Tuesday: La Leche League meeting, 10:00 a.m. Mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding & pregnant mothers. Meetings held in Ogden. For more information call Sally (801) 621-4844 or Erica (801) 648-2849. Email LLLWeberDavis@ gmail.com or La Leche League of Utah’s web address at < www.lllusa.org/UT/Utah.html> Every 4th Tuesday: Ogden Valley Township Planning Commission, 4:30 p.m., Weber County Bldg., 2380 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Wednesdays: After School Program @ Ogden Valley Library, 2:30 p.m. A free program recommended for children kindergarten thru 6th grade. Offered throughout the school year. For more info call 801-337-2660. Wednesdays: Sr. Lunch in Ogden Valley Library community room, noon. $3 suggested donation for seniors, $6 for those 59 & younger. Call 337-2660 for more info. Wednesdays: AWANA club for children kindergarten - 6th grade @ Fellowship Bible Church, 4783 N. 3300 E., Liberty, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call Greg @ 745-6200 for info. Wednesdays: Wildlife Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. @ Ogden Nature Center. All ages invited to learn more about some of Utah’s native animal species. For more info call 621-7595 or visit <www.ogdennaturecenter.org> Wednesdays: Dinner at American Legion Post 129 at 6:00 p.m. Open to general public. 604 S. 7800 E., Huntsville. Beef & Chicken tacos & salads. Chile Verde Burritos. Every 1st Wednesday, GEM Committee, 5:00 pm, Huntsville Library. Ogden Valley GEM (Growth with Excellence Mandate) Committee is an open-to-all citizens group working to sustain the rural atmosphere of the Valley & promote the other values expressed in the Ogden Valley General Plan. Committee works thru County officials & processes toward keeping our Valley a great place to live & visit. For more info see <www.ogdenvalleygem.org> Every 2nd Wednesday: Eden Park Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Call Nicholas Froerer, 801-510-3210, for location & or more info. Every 2nd Wednesday: Ogden Valley Recreation/Transmission Special Service District Board Meeting, Ogden Valley Library, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Public invited. Every 2nd Wednesday: Ogden Valley Land Trust board meeting. 7:00 p.m., Ogden Valley Library. Call Shanna @ 801-7452688 for more info. Every 2nd Wednesday: VFW Fred J. Grant Post 1481 & Ladies Auxiliary, 6:00 p.m., 907 W. 12th St., Ogden. Join us to learn about our involvement in the Community & how we may be of service to veterans. For questions, call Post Commander Doug Ferguson at 801-633-0610. Every Thursday: Ogden Valley Open Market, 5:30 p.m. – dusk. Located next to Century 21 in Eden. Live music, food, crafts, and fun & games. Entertainment for the entire family. For more info, contact us at 801-686-8433 or <www.ogdenvalleyopenmarket.com> Every 1st & 3rd Thursday: Huntsville Town Council meeting, 7:00 p.m., Huntsville Town Hall, 7309 E. 200 S. Visit www. huntsvilletown.com for more info. Every 2nd Thursday: Nordic Mountain Water Board meeting, 6:00 p.m. @ Peterson Builders Bldg., 4793 E. 2300 N., Eden. Meetings open to shareholders. Non-shareholders need to call a week in advance for placement on agenda. Call 745-2605 for more info. Every 2nd Thursday: Piece of Mind Quilt Guild. 6:30 p.m. at My Heritage Fabrics. Participants share quilts they’ve made & learn new techniques. Also produce quilts for charity. The guild is part of the Utah State Quilt Guild. All welcome—beginner to advanced quilters. Come join us! Call Jinny Dominguez @ 801393-4845 for more info. Every 2nd Thursday: Utah Homemakers Associations monthly meetings designed to promote stable homes & satisfying family living. Speakers share educational info. Come gain skills that contribute to your interests & needs as homemakers. Also participate in service projects to help others & the community. 10:00-11:30 a.m. Nursery available. $12 yearly fee. Contact Renee, 745-2468. Every 3rd Thursday: Ogden Valley Business Ass. Meeting (OVBA). For more info visit <www.ovba.org> Refer to web site for time, click “Meetings.” Saturdays: Zumba @ Ogden Valley Library, 10:00 a.m. Zumba class taught by certified instructor is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness program that’s moving millions of people toward joy & health. More info at 801-337-2660. Saturdays: Cinema Saturday Feature Films @ Ogden Valley Library, 2:00 p.m. More info at 801-337-2660. Saturdays: 8:00 p.m., American Legion “Cutterzone Karaoke” with Kent Cutler & over 100,000 songs to choose from. Come show off your talent or just for the party. Also, come in for Pool Player’s Challenges. Every 4th Saturday: Read to Succeed, a life success & personal improvement book club, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For confirmation of location, date, time, & more info, call ShyAnna at 801-821-6295 or Michelle at 385-405-8030. Everyone welcome to come and join! All meetings held in Ogden Valley. Sundays: Breakfast 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. @ American Legion Post 129. Open to general public. 604 S. 7800 E., Huntsville. June 13-17: WSU’s Science in the Parks, a weeklong program for children involving hands-on science lessons, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lorin Farr Park (769 Canyon Rd., Ogden), free lunch for those age 18 and younger, public welcome, scienceinthepark.wordpress.com or <ajohnston@weber.edu> June 13-17: WSU’s Arts in the Parks, a weeklong program for children involving hands-on art lessons, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 4th Street Park (275 4th St., Ogden), free lunch for those age 18 & younger, public welcome, community.weber.edu/artsinthepark or <kmackay@weber.edu> June 15: Wild Wednesdays: Summer Celebration @ Ogden Nature Center, 3:45 p.m. Fathers in Nature. Help us celebrate Father’s Day by learning outstanding & crazy facts about fathers in nature. From the seahorse that goes thru contractions at birth, to some frogs that keep their baby tadpoles in their mouths for safety, come learn about all kinds of animal dads. Free for ONC members; otherwise, $3 children/$4 seniors/$5 adults. All ages welcome. For more info call 621-7595 or visit <www.ogdennaturecenter.org> June 17: Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, hosts a family-focused Family Game Night filled with a fun variety of classic & new board games for all ages. All ages & family sizes welcome. $5/family. For more info call 801-392-6935. June 17 & 18: Reebok Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back Returns to Ogden Valley. Runners will come thru Liberty, Eden, & Huntsville, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Friday. See article on page 1. June 17 & 18: WSU’s Office of Access & Outreach hosts the 2016 Juneteenth Freedom & Heritage Festival, “Renewing our Strength, in Mind, Body, Spirit,” live entertainment, food and vendors, noon-9 p.m., Stewart Bell Tower Plaza, 801-626-7027 or <projectsuccessinc.org> June 17: Sunshine Breakfast…to benefit the Ogden Nature Center, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. @ Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. Free breakfast! Donations gratefully accepted. For adults only. RSVP required by June 10 to 801-621-7595. Space is limited. Come to the nature center for a sunny, summer breakfast in the backyard glen behind the Visitor Center. Learn more about the Ogden Nature Center and the many programs that bring our community closer to nature. June 17: WSU’s Small Business Development Center hosts a Myers-Briggs training course which assesses personality, 8 am.-5 p.m., Weber State University Downtown (2314 Washington Blvd., Ogden), $74.50, weber.edu/sbdc/classes.html or 801-626-7232. June 18: RAMP Free Summer Saturdays @ The Ogden Nature Center. Free admission & activities led by a naturalist. 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Activities include guided nature walks, live animal presentations, games, creative nature crafts & more. Just show up & have fun! Please check in at the Visitor Center front desk. Nature Sun Catcher Transport nature-finds into your favorite window space. June 18: WSU Alumni Association’s Lagoon Day, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., $30.50 alumni association member/$34.50 non-member, $11.00 lunch, alumni.weber.edu/lagoon or 801-626-6468. June 18: ART SPACE Open House @ Eden Center (across from Eden post office). Local artists display & sale work. Come out & support the amazing talent in the valley. Meet the artists, meet the community, and listen to live music! June 19: Father’s Day June 20-24: WSU’s Science in the Parks, a weeklong program for children involving hands-on science lessons, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 4th Street Park (275 4th St., Ogden), free lunch for those age 18 and younger, public welcome, scienceinthepark.wordpress.com or <ajohnston@weber.edu> June 20-24: WSU hosts Arts in the Parks, a weeklong program for children involving hands-on art lessons, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lester Park (663 24th St., Ogden), free lunch for those age 18 and younger, public welcome, community.weber.edu/artsinthepark or <kmackay@weber.edu> June 20-24: WSU’s College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology manufacturing-technology camp for students in 9th-12th grades, Engineering Technology Bldg., $285, Ogden School District students email snowr@ogdensd.org for funding options, weber.edu/east/camps or 801-626-7552. June 21: Annual membership meeting for Valley Citizens for Responsible Development (VCRD), Ogden Valley Library in Huntsville, 7:00 p.m. in the library’s conference room. Members of the community are invited to attend. For more info call Ernest Goff, 801-745-4633. June 21: WSU’s College of Health Professions hosts a suicide-prevention training, 8 a.m-5 p.m., WSU Davis Bldg. 3 Ballroom (2750 University Park Blvd., Layton), nathanalexander@weber.edu or 801-626-8124. June 22: Wild Wednesdays: Summer Celebration @ Ogden Nature Center, 3:45 p.m. Come celebrate the summer solstice & find out why some days are longer than others. With the help of a few live animals, discover how animals & plants, including us! adjust to the long days of summer. Free for ONC members; otherwise, $3 children/$4 seniors/$5 adults. All ages welcome. For more info call 621-7595 or visit <www.ogdennaturecenter.org> June 24: WSU’s Small Business Development Center hosts “Everything DiSC Workplace Training,” (dominance, influence, steadiness, conscientiousness) WSU Downtown (2314 Washington Blvd., Ogden) $62.03, weber.edu/sbdc/classes.html or 801-626-7232. June 24: WSU’s Wildcat Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lampros Hall Room 218D on campus. Come and learn new speaking & leadership skills, free. More info at wildcattoastmasters@weber.edu or <facebook.com/wildcattoastmastersclub/> June 24-26: WSU’s Outdoor Recreation program hosts the Wild Iris rock climbing trip, Lander, Wyoming, $80 WSU/$105 non-WSU, ages 18+, all skill levels welcome, weber.edu/outdoor/wild-iris-climbing.html or 801-626-6373. June 25: RAMP Free Summer Saturdays @ The Ogden Nature Center. Free admission & activities led by a naturalist. 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Activities include guided nature walks, live animal presentations, games, creative nature crafts & more. Just show up & have fun! Please check in at the Visitor Center front desk. This week, Birding & Nature Walk - Learn how to spot birds while enjoying a short hike using our kid-friendly field guides. Kids will have fun making a take-home bird craft. June 28: Utah Primary Election Day. Get out and vote! June 27-July 1: WSU’s Science in the Parks, a weeklong program for children involving hands-on science lessons, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lester Park (663 24th Street, Ogden), free lunch for those age 18 and younger, public welcome, scienceinthepark.wordpress.com or <ajohnston@weber.edu> June 27-July 1: WSU’s Arts in the Parks, a weeklong program for children involving hands-on art lessons, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lester Park (850 30th St., Ogden), free lunch for those age 18 and younger, public welcome, community.weber.edu/artsinthepark or <kmackay@ weber.edu> June 29: Wild Wednesdays: Who’s a Buteo @ Ogden Nature Center, 3:45 p.m. Meet Sampson, the Ogden Nature Center’s Red-tail Hawk and Jay, the Harris Hawk while discovering what makes a buteo a buteo. Observe firsthand how buteos differ from all other raptors. Free for ONC members; otherwise, $3 children/$4 seniors/$5 adults. All ages welcome. For more info call 621-7595 or visit <www.ogdennaturecenter.org> July 4: Independence Day July 4: American Legion Post 129, Huntsville, famous 4th of July Breakfast at the legion bowery! Be sure to stop by! For more info call 801-430-5750 during business hours. More Calendar of Events items posted online at www.ovba.org To place your scheduled event in the Calendar of Events, call Shanna Francis 801-745-2688 or Jeannie Wendell 801-745-2879 |