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Show Page 14 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXV Issue XVIII November 1, 2019 Calendar of Events Community Reading Group. For location, date, time, & more info, call Martha at 801-814-1698 or Darla at 801-391-5143. Everyone is 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! More info at 337-2660. 3rd Mondays: Ogden Valley Parks Service Area, 6:30 p.m. @ Eden Park Bowery. For more info call Nicholas Froerer, 801510-3210. Tuesdays: 3:45 - 4:15 p.m., Nests, Nooks & Storybooks at Ogden Nature Center (ONC). Free for members or with regular admission price: $5 adults/$3 children/$4 seniors. For all ages. Grab a blanket & join us out in the field, alongside a pond, or under the trees for story time at ONC! Come read a book with us outside. We’ll dive deeper into the themes of the story by exploring the ONC. Check in at the Visitor Center. No RSVP necessary; just show up! Located at 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. More info at <www.ogdennaturecenter.org> Tuesdays: Weber County Commission meeting, 10:00 a.m. at Weber County Bldg., 2380 Washington Blvd., 6:00 p.m. as needed. Meeting minutes & agendas at <www.co.weber.ut.us> 4th Tuesdays or 3rd Thursdays: La Leche League meetings, Tuesday @ 10:00 a.m., Good Shepard Episcopal Church nursery, 2374 Grant Ave., Ogden; or Thursday @ 6:30 p.m. at Arrival Birth Services, 1190 E. 5425 S., S. Ogden. Free, friendly mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding & pregnant mothers. More info at 801-686-8012 or visit <www.lllutah.org> Usually 2nd & 4th Tuesday: Ogden Valley Township Planning Commission, 4:30 p.m., Weber County Bldg., 2380 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Wednesdays: After School Program thru school year @ Ogden Valley Library, 2:30 p.m. A free program recommended for children kindergarten--6th grade. Offered thru the school year. More info at 801-337-2660. Wednesdays: Sr. Lunch at 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 preschoolers (beginning at age 3) thru 6th grade @ Fellowship Bible Church, 4783 N. 3300 E., Liberty, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Call Danielle, 801-745-7393 for info. Wild Wednesdays at Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. All ages. Come learn fun ways to get back into nature with your family. We’ll make suggestions of nearby places that are awesome & convenient for a variety of ages, & introduce you to outdoor resources for families. We’ll also do some exploring & free play. Meet in the Visitor’s Center. More info at 621-7595 or visit <www.ogdennaturecenter.org> No reservations needed. 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. 1st Wednesday: GEM Committee, 5:00 p.m., Ogden Valley 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. More info at <gemcommittee.org> 1st & 3rd Wednesday: Open Studio/Music Circle @ Eden Community Center/Bowery, 6:30 p.m. Come work on your art projects or music skills in the company of other community artists. Experts on site for help & advice. 2nd Wednesday: Ogden Valley Recreation/Transmission Special Service District Board Meeting, Ogden Valley Library, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Public invited. 2nd Wednesdays: Ogden Valley Land Trust board meetings, 6:00 p.m., Ogden Valley Library. Call Shanna @ 801-745-2688 for more info. 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, 801-633-0610. Every Thursday thru September: Ogden Valley Open Market, 5:30 ‘til dusk at shared parking lot of Diamond Peak Mountain Sports & Mad Moose Café, Eden. More info at ogdenvalleyopenmarket.com on Facebook & Instagram. Food, music & fun! 1st & 3rd Thursdays: Huntsville Town Council meeting, 7:00 p.m., Huntsville Town Hall, 7309 E. 200 S. Visit www. huntsvilletown.com for more info. 1st Thursdays: Nordic Mt. 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. More info at 745-2605. 2nd Thursdays: 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. Guild is part of the Utah State Quilt Guild. All welcome—beginner to advanced quilters. Come join us! Call Linda Shafter at 801-458-7591for more info. 2nd Thursdays: Utah Homemakers Association, 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 to 11:30 a.m. Nursery available. $12 yearly fee. Contact Renee, 745-2468. 3rd Thursdays: Ogden Valley Business Association Meeting (OVBA). For more info visit <www.ovba.org> Refer to web site for time, click “Meetings.” Thursdays & Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Anyone dealing with alcohol or drug addiction is welcome to attend. No dues/fees required. Ogden Valley BYOB group meetings are held bi-weekly at 6:30 p.m.: Thursdays (in the Ogden Valley Library’s Board Room | 131 S. 7400 E., Huntsville) & Sundays (at Huntsville’s Town Hall | 7309 E. 200 S.). Come one, come all, bring your own book, buddy, and/or beverage; but most importantly, keep coming back! The only requirement for membership: A desire to stop drinking. For more info call Keri at 435-760-7559. Fridays & Saturdays by appointment: Public tours of Eden’s New World Distillery, noon, & 2:00, 5:00 p.m. Reservations at <www.newworlddistillery.com> Saturdays: Zumba @ Ogden Valley Library, 10:00 a.m. Zumba class taught by certified instructor. Come enjoy 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: American Legion “Cutterzone Karaoke” with Kent Cutler & over 100,000 songs to choose from. 8:00 p.m. Come show off your talent or just for the party. Also, come in for Pool Player’s Challenges. Huntsville. Sundays: Breakfast @ American Legion Post 129, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Open to general public, 604 S. 7800 E., Huntsville. Oct. 1-31: WSU’s Diversity & Inclusivity Programs host the José María Velasco art exhibit as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Shepherd Union Sky Bridge, 801-6267330, <monicarodriguez@weber.edu> Oct. 28-30: WSU’s College of Social & Behavioral Sciences presents “The Fourth Estate” 1:30-3:30 p.m., documentary featuring the New York Times & issues facing journalists today, Stewart Library Room 321. Oct. 29: WSU’s Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities hosts the Fall Jazz Concert, 7:30 p.m., Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $7/$6/$4.50, <weberstatetickets.com> Oct. 30: WSU’s Outdoor Program’s weekly climbing night, 5-8 p.m., 9th Street Crag (far east end of 9th St., Ogden), free, youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, weber.edu/outdoor/ ogden-weeklyclimbingnight.html, 801-626-6373. Oct. 31: Halloween Nov. 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, & 11: Weber High Theatre Dept.’s production of Abba’s musical hit Mamma Mia! Performances each night at 7:00 with matinee Nov. 9 @ 2:00 p.m. with audience dress up & sing-a-long performance. Weber High School auditorium, 430 W. Weber High Dr., N. Ogden. For tickets, call 801-476-3769 or visit <www.weberhightheatre.com> Tickets $6 for children, $9 for students & seniors, $11 for adults, $12 for premium center seats if purchased online. Tickets no longer available online 1 hour prior to performances. Nov. 1-3: WSU’s Outdoor Program hosts a Moab rock-climbing trip, Moab, Utah, $120/$84, <weber.edu/outdoor/moabrock-climbing.html> Nov. 1: Eccles Art Center presents “Go Figure!” Five artists interpreting the figure in paint. Join us for an artist reception from 5 - 8 p.m. Nov. 1. Regular gallery hours: weekdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Complimentary admission. Exhibit continues thru Nov. 30. More info at <www. ogden4arts.org> Nov. 2: Mountain Arts & Music 4-week ukulele workshop. For those 12 & older. no musical experience is required to participate. 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., Saturdays beginning Nov. 2 @ Community Art Cabin in the Eden Center (2612 N. Highway 162—the cabin in the back of Simply Eden). $75 for the 4 sessions. RSVP at <www.mountainartsandmusic.org> Payments collected at the 1st workshop. Nov. 2: WSU women’s volleyball vs. Northern Arizona, 7:00 p.m., Swenson Gym, $7/$5/$3. For tickets visit weberstatetickets.com or call 801-626-8500. All WSU home games are free to students (and 4 guests) with Wildcard ID. Nov. 2: WSU Symphony Orchestra’s Movie Music, featuring music from Harry Potter, Star Wars & more! 7:30 p.m. Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $7 adults/$6 seniors or military/$4.50 students. For tickets visit weberstatetickets.com or call 801-626-8500. Nov. 2: WSU Campus Recreation’s 15th-annual Turkey Triathlon & 5K, 9 a.m., Swenson Gym, $25-$55, weber.edu/races/race-series.html, 801626-8674, <rebeccamabile@weber.edu> Nov. 2: WSU men’s basketball vs. Western Colorado, 2 p.m., exhibition game, Dee Events Center, $26/$23/$19/$16/$12/$10/$8/free to WSU students with Wildcard ID, 801-6268500, <weberstatetickets.com> Nov. 4: Pray for Snow party in Earl’s Lodge @ Snowbasin, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Grab your retro ski wear to flaunt for a chance to win a winter day-ticket. While there, print your season pass so you can go straight to the lift on opening day. Also enjoy food & drinks while watching old ski movies. Take a picture with a snowcat and get a behind-the-scenes look at the new Earl’s Servery & participate in the FREE raffle for great prizes, including a pair of brand new Rossignol skis or Rossignol Snowboard, and winter lift tickets and swag. It’ll be a great evening for kids & adults alike! Nov. 4: WSU’s Center for Multicultural Excellence hosts “Teaching the Navajo Language & History through the Lens of a Navajo Teacher,” Patricia John, Davis School District Title VI Indian Education Program director and Navajo Language Teacher, part of the 14th annual Native American Symposium, 10:30 a.m., Shepherd Union Room 320, free, tashinabarber@weber.edu, 801-626-7330. Nov. 5: WSU’s Sustainability Practices & Research Center’s “It All Starts With What We Put on Our Plates” as part of the Climate Change and Utah’s Future series, Dr. Patrick Olson, Plant Based Utah co-founder, noon, Lindquist Hall Room 280, free, <weber.edu/ sustainability/events> Nov. 5: Tween Book Club & Literary Class @ Ogden Nature Center, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. for ages 9-13. $25 members/$35 non-members. We will read My Side of the Mountain by Jean George. This book is an exploration into a truly self-reliant lifestyle. Beyond reading & discussing the book, we will dive into some key literary devices used in the book, practice writing & learn some survival skills of our own. This program is perfect as an after-school option or for homeschool students. Each child is responsible for purchasing or borrowing the book from the library. Please RSVP by October 25 at 801-621-7595. Nov. 5: WSU hosts the 14th-annual Native American Symposium, “The Coded Stories Through a Forbidden Language,” keynote speaker Peter MacDonald, Navajo code talker & former Navajo nation leader, 6 p.m., Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater, book signing following, free, tashinabarber@ weber.edu or 801-626-7330. Nov. 5: WSU’s Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities’ symphonic band fall concert, 7:30 p.m., Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $7/6/$4.50, cdenniston@weber. edu <weberstatetickets.com> Nov. 5: Election Day Nov. 5: WSU Women’s volleyball vs. Idaho State, 7:00 p.m., Swenson Gym, $7/$5/$3. For tickets visit weberstatetickets.com or call 801-626-8500. Nov. 5: 70th Anniversary Noteworthy Gala. The important thing to include here is that we are doing a fundraiser along with the event, selling $50 a piece 70th Anniversary Pins. Each pin purchase enters the buyer to win a week in a flat in London. The winner will be drawn at the event, but does not have to be in attendance to win. Tickets for the event and to purchase pins can be found at www.onstageogden.org or call 801-399-9214. Nov. 6: Vinyl Night Takeover at the Lighthouse Lounge. We will be playing classical vinyls brought in by patrons. You can bring your classical vinyl and sign up when you arrive at 7pm. There will also be a drawing. No ticket is required to attend. Visit www.onstageogden.org or call 801-399-9214. Nov. 6: Wild Wednesdays: Oh Deer! @ Ogden Nature Center in Ogden. Large ears that never stop moving…. Antlers that grow back every year…. The ability to run at speeds over 45 miles per hour! What is it? Mule deer! Join us for a special Wild Wednesday program about one of our favorite & most fascinating mammals that call Utah & Ogden Nature Center home. Join an ONC teacher/naturalist as we search for live deer & play a fun & educational game all about this antlered animal. Meet in the Visitor Center. More info at www.ogdennaturecenter.org or 801-6221-7595. Nov. 6: WSU Career Services’ government & natural resources job fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Shepherd Union Atrium, free, careerservices@weber.edu or 801-626-6393. Nov. 6: WSU’s Center for Community Engaged Learning hosts the John A. Lindquist Award lecture with art professor K Stevenson, “Creative Capital: the Essential Role of the Arts in Community Engagement” discussion, 1:30 p.m., Stewart Library Room 321, free, 801-626-7737, <maryellamitchell@weber.edu> Nov. 7: From 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., meet the artists at an Artists’ reception & Plein Air contest awards event at Eden 1900 Art Gallery, 6355 E. 1900 N., Eden. For more info email Gallery@ eden1900.com or call 801-745-2839. Nov. 7: WSU’s John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics hosts the Ralph Nye Lecture Series, Mark Kendell, Kendell & Associates owner, noon, Wattis Bldg Smith Lecture Hall, lunch provided, RSVP to <mboles@weber.edu> Nov. 7: Art in Nature @ Ogden Nature Center, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. “Birds of a Feather paint Together.” Members $12/nonmember $15. For ages 14+. Join watercolor artist Susan Snyder for a class where all the paintings will be turkeys! We’ll learn about watercolor techniques, paint feathers, & then paint a turkey on canvas using a turkey mount as our model. We invite adults of all skill levels to join us as we paint in a child-free environment. Basic materials available for use for a $5 charge, or bring your own supplies. Class space limited; pre-registration required. For more info or to register call 801-621-7595. Nov. 7: WSU’s Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities hosts “Even for Educators: Ready, Set, Print …REPEAT!” learn to use printmaking in the classroom, 5:30 p.m., Shepherd Union Room 321, free, register <wsuartslearning.com> Nov. 7: Utah Symphony: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 featuring guest pianist Boris Giltburg, who has won the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Piano Competition. You can find tickets, at www.onstageogden.org or call 801-399-9214. Nov. 8: WSU’s Wildcat Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lampros Hall 218D, learn new speaking and leadership skills, free, contact sbelflower@weber.edu or 801-626-8610. Nov. 8: Artist Sheila Woods’ 3-day Oil Painting Introduction @ Eccles Art Center, Ogden. Fridays thru Nov. 22, 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Class size limited. Teacher provides oil paints. Tuition $400. Pre-register at 801-392-6935 or at <www.ogden4arts.org> Nov. 9: Join the WSU Alumni Association for an evening with The Original Harlem Globetrotters, 2:00 or 7:00 p.m., Vivent Smart Home Arena. Visit groupmatics.events/group/ WeberstateGlobies before Oct. 30 for discounted pricing. Tickets start at $19.50. Nov. 9: WSU hosts Browning Presents! Dance Theatre of Harlem, internationally acclaimed ballet company, 7:30 p.m., Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $10 - $30. For tickets visit weberstatetickets.com or call 801-626-8500. Nov. 9: WSU football vs. North Dakota, 2 p.m., Stewart Stadium, $32/$16/$14/$12/$10/free for students and four student guests with Wildcard ID, <weberstatetickets.com> Nov. 9: WSU women’s basketball vs. Portland, 7 p.m., Dee Events Center, $5/$3/free to WSU students with Wildcard ID, 801-626-8500, <weberstatetickets.com> Nov. 9: WSU’s Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities hosts “Browning Presents!” Dance Theatre of Harlem ballet, 7:30 p.m., Browning Center Allred Theater, $5-$30, weberstatetickets.com, <cdenniston@weber.edu> Nov. 11: Spring semester registration opens. Nov. 11: WSU’s John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics hosts the Weber Entrepreneurship Lecture Series, Jo Packham, Where Women Create magazine founder, 6 p.m., Weber State Downtown (2314 Washington Blvd, Ogden), free, <ysls_jopackham.eventbrite.com> Nov. 11: Veterans’ Day Nov. 12: Tween Book Club & Literary Class @ Ogden Nature Center, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. for ages 9-13. $25 members/$35 non-members. We will read My Side of the Mountain by Jean George. This book is an exploration into a truly self-reliant lifestyle. Beyond reading & discussing the book, we will dive into some key literary devices used in the book, practice writing & learn some survival skills of our own. This program is perfect as an after-school option or for homeschool students. Each child is responsible for purchasing or borrowing the book from the library. Please RSVP by October 25 at 801-621-7595. Nov. 12: Public Open House at Ogden Valley Branch library @ 6:00 p.m. regarding a proposal regarding almost doubling the services fund tax levy for unincorporated Weber County tax payers to, in the county’s words, “eliminate the financial subsidy currently being provided to unincorporated residents from the county’s general fund, which is illegal under state code. 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 |