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Show Page 4 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXIV Issue XI June 15, 2017 Huntsville Town Celebrates July 4 With Union Station Foundation & WSU Alumni Jazz Parade: Applications for floats due June 20 Present Jazz at the Station with Earthestra Huntsville Town will celebrate July 4th with their traditional flag raising, parade, and patriotic program. This year’s theme is “United We Stand.” Participants are invited to have fun and be creative with floats that reflect the theme. Prizes will be awarded for those who best exemplify the theme. The Grand Prize will The Union Station be $100. Other prizes will also be given. Foundation and WSU This year an application is required and Alumni Jazz present Jazz must be submitted by June 20, 2017. The only at the Station with exception is for children twelve and under who Earthestra, Wednesday, are walking or riding their bikes. June 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Those who wish to apply to be in the parade Ogden’s Union Station. can find more information on the town’s webEarthestra returns to Jazz at the Station in a site at <huntsvilletown.com> free, all-ages concert on the Plaza of Ogden’s Union Station. Earthestra is a bold collaboration redefining genres with a powerful groove featuring: Ryan will receive a prize and a chance to see their Conger on the mighty Hammond organ, Wurlitzer work posted to the Library’s website for the 200 and Animoog synthesizer; Wade Evans on entire summer. Open to teens ages 12-18. sitar, oud, guitar, bansuri and Mohan Vina; and Please see the Weber County Library web page Travis Taylor on drums and percussion. They invite you to “come get your transdifor full contest rules and submission guidelines. Teen Comic Contest - Calling all aspiring teen artists! The Weber County Library is hosting its second Teen Summer Comic Contest, and we want to see your art! Draw an old-school four panel comic (think Garfield), write the opening chapter in a graphic novel, or design your own video game character. All By Emma Burwell artwork will be displayed at the Ogden Valley The Eden Center, located at 2612 N. Hwy Library and the public will vote on their favorite pieces. Winners will be announced at the 162 in Eden, in conjunction with Mountain Arts end of the summer and prizes will be awarded and Music, will be spotlighting local musicians to the three favorites. Open to teens ages 12-18. from May to August! The businesses in the Please see the Weber County Library web page Eden Center have rallied to bring good times on for full contest rules and submission guidelines. select Fridays and every Saturday evening! All Undercover Summer – Tues., June 20 @ of the businesses that occupy the Eden Center’s 10:30 a.m. Whodunnit? Put on your detective buildings will have extended hours to accomhat and discover the science of crime solving! modate the Saturday evening events. Come over and enjoy shopping, food, ice A story hour for ages 0-5 will be offered simulcream, and amazing music from 4:00 to 7:00 taneously with this activity at 10:30. Code Club I - June 26 - 29 @ 1:00 p.m. on Saturday evenings! A variety of genres and Learn the basics of coding as you create your music styles will be highlighted, as each weekown electronic game, story or artwork. This is end will feature a different local artist or band. Open Mic Nights are also planned where a series class; please plan on attending all four days. Grades 3rd - 6th. Space is limited; please aspiring musicians are welcomed with open arms. Bring a lawn chair and a good attitude as call 801-337-2660 to sign-up. Fibonacci Code – Thurs., June 29 @ 3:00 The Eden Center hosts family-friendly fun in p.m. Discover the mystery of the Fibonacci Ogden Valley! code and how nature uses this amazing code. For grades 3rd - 8th. mensional, world jazz, fusion, boogaloo groove on!” Children are welcome as long as they do not disturb the performers or other audience members. Come early to make sure you have a seat; Jazz at the Station usually performs for standing-room-only audiences. For more information about this monthly program, contact co-producers Caril Jennings (crjennings@weber.edu) or Benjamin Jennings (benjaminjennings@me.com). For more information about Earthestra contact them at earthestra@gmail.com or visit <http://earthestra.com> This program is sponsored in part by a R.A.M.P. grant and donations received from our audience. On Saturday, June 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., eleven unique gardens will be open to the public for a Garden Tour. This event is organized by Laurie VanZandt with the The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design, and all proceeds benefit the Ogden Nature Center. The theme of this tour is “low grass gardens.” All eleven gardens vary greatly in scale and approach. Tour goers will see creative outdoor architecture, romantic flower gardens, modern and traditional approaches, and some fun and quirky gardens. This is a great way to gather ideas for your own garden. There will be some art, treats and music in the gardens—some free and some available for purchase. Special thanks to the following for providing additional fun for each garden: Zucca Trattoria, Homemade baked goods by Cindy Browne, Rocky Mountain Chocolates, Menchie’s Yogurt, Lucky Slice Pizza, Music in the Mountains, and All A Flutter. Tickets & Details - Tickets may be purchased online at www.ogdennaturecenter.org, at the Ogden Nature Center, or at the gardens the day of the tour. Tickets are $20 before June 24, and $25 if purchased the day of the tour. A central hub for tickets and maps will also be located at the corner of Fillmore Ave. and Binford Ave. The garden tour will be held rain or shine—no refunds. Tour maps and tickets available at all garden locations, so tour goers may begin at any garden. More information, garden descriptions, and photos found at <www.ogdennaturecenter.org> June Fun @ the Ogden Valley Branch Library Everyday Kindness - Tiny gestures of kindness really do make the world a better place. By working together, we can create a culture of kindness right here in our own community. Drop by any library location to receive your challenge. It might be something as simple as complimenting a stranger or picking up your neighbor’s kids. After your challenge is complete, add your name to the list of everyday heroes proudly displayed at the library. Summer Sizzle Concert: Patrick Vier – Thurs., Jun 15 @ 7:00 p.m. Patrick Vier has been singing since before he could speak at the tender age of three years old! He taught himself to play guitar so he could perform his own songs and has over 300 to choose from. His folk Americana style has been compared to Bob Dylan, and he is gaining recognition in northern Utah. In 2011, he won first prize in “Ogden Valley’s Got Talent” and is currently in the studio working on his first full-length CD entitled A Bluebird Smile. Cinema Tuesdays – Alternating Tues. @ 6:30 p.m. June 20 – Jaws (PG) Cinema Saturdays – 2:00 p.m. June 17 – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG) June 24 – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PG) What’s the Word: Teen Writing Contest Do you ever write stories (or poetry) in your head? Put those words on paper and share them! Join the Weber County Library for its 4th annual Teen Summer Writing Contest. Winners Eden Center Provides Live Music All Summer Long! Saturday Summer Afternoon/Evening Schedule May 20: John Burrows May 27: Che Zurro June 3: Dan Weldon June 10: Open Mic June 16: Che Zuro June 17: Raven Spirit June 24: Here til Tuesday July 1: Scotty Haze July 9: The Eden Experiment July 15: Korene Greenwood July 22: ACCS July 28: Che Zuro July 29: Dan Weldon August 5: DeGroot Music August 12: Open Mic August 19: Korene Greenwood August 26: Stringtown Please note that times and bands may change. Central Ogden/East Bench Garden Tour Features Low-grass Gardens THE GARDENS 1. Janifer & Russ Larson - 1724 Binford 2. Kristi & Shane Eversole - 1501 27th 3. Becky Gesteland - 3025 Tyler 4. Our Lady of Guadalupe Garden - 2913 Grant 5. Amelia Jones - 2580 Eccles 6. The Villas - 2564 Van Buren 7. The Farm House - 2550 Van Buren 8. Travis & Shalae Larson - 614 24th St. 9. Elaine Cobos & Ben Velasquez - 1506 Grant 10. 17th above Washington 11. Nick Kotack - 462 17th St. Many thanks to The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design, The Standard Examiner, and Grizzly Graphics for sponsoring this event. |
