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Show Page 4 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXIII Issue XII July 15, 2016 July Fun @ the Ogden Valley Branch Library Weber County Library 2016 Children’s Summer Reading Program - This year’s Summer Reading Program runs June 6 thru August 27, for ages 0 to 12. Read to win prizes, come to exciting events, and have fun with us this summer. Summertime reading means better grades. Studies show that seven out of ten children maintain and improve reading and writing skills by participating in a summer reading program. For more information, please call the library at 801-337-2660. Make It Pop! – July 18, 10:30 a.m. Experiment with different ways of adding color to your designs. A story hour will be offered simultaneously with the activities at 10:30. Piggie Tales - July 26, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy the fine are of puppetry with “Piggie Tales,” presented by the World of Puppetry Museum in Brigham City. Then use your own creativity to create a puppet of your won to take home. Teen Comic Drawings - Enter during June & July - Calling all teens. If you’re into creating graphic novels, video characters, or drawing in general, show off your work this summer at the library. Enter within any of the three categories listed below as many times as you want. All of the artwork will be put on display at the library from July 30 until September 1. There will be prizes for all who participate. Entry Types: • Comic panels. Draw at least a four panel comic strip. • Graphic novel. Draw one to two pages of your story. • Video game character. Design in detail a super hero for a video or computer game. What’s the Word? June 6 - July 31 Aspiring writers aged 12-18, submit your work throughout the summer to win prizes. One winner from each of the following categories will be chosen each week in June and July: Poetry, Fanfiction, Original Fiction, Memoir (What I Did on My Summer Vacation), Nonfiction (research). For contest details, please call 801337-2660 or visit <weberpl.org/whats-word> Exploring Electronics - Thursday, July 21, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Explore the world of electronics and circuitry using Arduino boards and a LCD to create a game. Best for grades 5th –8th. Space limited and registration is required. To sign up, or for more info, please call 801-337-2660. Summer Sizzle Concert Series: Randin Graves & the Digeridoo - Thursday, July 28, 7:00 p.m. Randin Graves, an award-winning film composer, has been making music since the early ‘90s. As a self-taught musician he went on to earn a B.A. cum laude in music composition from UCSD. This is where his passion for world music began, which led him to study the didgeridoo, on which he has become a world renowned expert. His presentation will be part slide show, part musical, and 100% entertaining. Computer Classes @ Your Library E-Team - Feeling lost in the growing world of online resources and electronics? Sign up for one-on-one technology instruction. Beginner instruction is offered on Microsoft Word, email, internet, resumes and eMedia. To sign up for one-on-one 30-minute sessions from the E-Team (24 hours’ notice required), call Ben for the Ogden Valley Branch at 801337-2660. Senior Lunch Program – Wednesdays @ 12:00 p.m. Senior lunches are served in the Community Room. There is a suggested donation of $3 for seniors, and $6 charge for patrons 59 and younger! Special activities such as Bingo, Wii Games, and Fitness Call 801-337-2660 for more information. Zumba @ Your Library – Saturdays @ 10:00 a.m. Zumba provides an exhilarating, easy-to-follow, Latin dance fitness program designed to get you in shape while having fun! This dynamic class is taught by a certified Zumba instructor. Yoga – Mondays @ 6:30 p.m. Our certified instructor will provide an invigorating workout and help improve mental wellness. Don’t forget your yoga mat! Computer Classes @ Your Library with the E-Team! Feeling lost in the growing world of online resources and electronics? Sign up for one-on-one technology instruction. Beginner instruction is offered on Microsoft Word, email, internet, resumes and eMedia. To sign up for one-on-one, 30-minute sessions from the E-Team (24 hours’ notice required), call Ben for instruction at the Ogden Valley Branch library at 801-337-2660, or Krista at the North Branch at 801-337-2650. Book Discussion Series: Authors in the Neighborhood – Wed., July 13 @ 7:00 p.m. Cursed: Night of Power by M.J. Bryson. Charlotte and Jason are trying to enjoy their senior year of high school, but someone’s been trying to open a cursed portal, which would unleash total death and destruction—and totally ruin their social life. Author M.J. Bryson will be on hand to contribute to the discussion and to answer your questions. Stop by the reference desk to pick up a copy. Quantities are limited. Movie Madness in the Valley – Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m. July 12 – Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (PG-13) July 26 – Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (PG) Cinema Saturdays – 2:00 p.m. July 16 – A Goofy Movie (G) July 23 – Zootopia (PG) July 30 – Ratatouille (2015) (PG) Nordic Valley Announces Lineup of Events for Summer FunBring&yourEntertainment lawn chairs, blanket, coolers, Nordic Valley is excited to continue with affordable family fun this summer with an 18-hole disc golf tee off on top of Apollo lift. And with hiking, biking, and lawn game amenities, Nordic Valley remains a favorite hometown venue for locals. Come and enjoy the comfort and hospitality of having a back yard BBQ with friends and family. Summer lift hours are Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday nights, come enjoy live music. The Grill is open from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., offering an affordable menu. and the neighbors. Pets are welcome on a leash. For more information about events, visit <nordicvalley.com> Summer Calendar of Events—Live Music & Super Spartan Race July 16: Rocky and Kyle July 23: The Properway July 30: Sage Junction Aug. 6: Tim Daniels Aug. 13: Utah Super Spartan Race - No live music! Aug. 20: Song Tales Anna Wilson & Monty Powell Aug. 27: Red Yetti Cost for concerts is $10 per car. Ogden Marathon a Wet, Wild & Windy Success In the words of Candis Facer, a retired second grade teacher from Huntsville, “Running is a celebration of life.” On May 21, that celebration was a wild, wet and windy Ogden Marathon, which brought runners from all but four states and from seven different countries across the globe, including South Africa, Ecuador, China and Germany. Over 8,500 runners braved the elements and participated in the events from the full marathon, to the Granite Construction Kids K, and every distance in between, with the largest event, the half marathon, topping out at about 4,800 registered runners. Earlier in the week at the Ogden Marathon 10-year club dinner, Facer was honored by being inducted into the Ogden Marathon Hall of Fame, which recognizes the achievements of those in the running community who have contributed to the industry. “It means the world to me,” she said. Facer runs her races for, and awards her finisher medal to someone she knows who either can’t run, or who has suffered tragedy in their life. She has been running for over thirty years and this was her 13th Ogden Marathon. Despite the weather, the comments on social media about the race were overwhelmingly positive, mostly praising the huge volunteer effort and offering the volunteers a huge ‘thank you.’ This year, there were 1,743 volunteers who gave a collective 12,202 hours of service on behalf of the athletes. Here are a sampling of some of those comments: We are in awe of the volunteers standing out in the rain with such cheery smiles! – Vicki Cain The heroes here were the volunteers. Much respect. – Carol Rhoades The volunteers make this race such a fantastic event! Can’t wait until next year!!! – Todd Dalley The volunteers were AMAZING! They endured what we did with a smile on every one of their faces! You are the best! – Elaine Lowry Amazing law enforcement and EMS personnel! You turned such horrible conditions into a great event! – Jon Middleton “I couldn’t be more grateful for all the incredible work of our volunteers,” said Jenny Scothern, executive director of the GOAL Foundation, producers of the Ogden Marathon. “The foundation upon which this organization was built is our incredible volunteers. They truly are the very heart of everything we do,” she said. “They showed an unwavering commitment this year, despite the weather conditions.” The GOAL Foundation has also been well supported by local groups both large and small, law enforcement, generous sponsors, and the community at large. “We are incredibly grateful for the relationships we have with our law enforcement, the Ogden Valley residents and community, Weber County and Ogden City, and all of our amazing sponsors who have supported us over the years,” said Scothern. The Ogden Marathon is a major component in the GOAL Foundation’s mission to get Weber County residents and visitors out and active. They spend a large portion of their time during the school year to encourage elementary aged kids in the YMCA and Boys and Girls Club to participate in their Young Runners Program. At the end of their school year, the students can earn an entry into the Kids K or 5K races. GOAL also works to raise money to provide athletic shoes to kids in their Young Runners Program who may or may not otherwise be able to have them. “There’s nothing like seeing the smile on a kid’s face when they put on a new pair of shoes,” said CT Carla Taylor, the GOAL Foundation Youth Programs manager. “They feel like they can conquer the world,” she said. The GOAL Foundation makes contributions to the Eden Park Foundation and is also contributing to the Ogden Valley Community Foundation. For more information about the Ogden Marathon, the GOAL Foundation, or any of its programs, please visit them online at <www. getoutandlive.org> |
