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Show Page 14 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXV Issue XIX November 15, 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. 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. Nov. 12: WSU’s Sustainability Practices & Research Center hosts “Water, Snow, Society & Climate Change,” Seth Arens, Western Water Assessment, and Hilary Arens, Snowbird, noon, Lindquist Hall Room 280, <freeweber.edu/ sustainability/events> Nov. 12: WSU’s Dept. of History hosts 21st Lampros Lecture on the Civil War Era, “The War Before the War: Fugitive Slaves & the Struggle for America’s Soul,” Andrew Delbanco, Columbia University American Studies professor, 7 p.m., Lindquist Hall Room 101, <jennadaniels@weber.edu> Nov. 13: Wild Wednesdays: In Honor: A Special Veteran’s Day Program @ Ogden Nature Center in Ogden. Join us for our annual celebration of Veterans Day as we discuss the history of this special holiday. Resident bald eagle Des Ta Te will be on hand as well as we honor our veterans. Free admission for veterans & current military members. Program will highlight some scout requirements. Meet in the Visitor Center. More info at www.ogdennaturecenter.org or 801-6221-7595. Nov. 14: WSU’s John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics hosts the Ralph Nye Lecture Series, Justin Nielsen, Onset Financial founder, noon, Wattis Building Smith Lecture Hall, lunch provided, RSVP to <mboles@ weber.edu> Nov. 14: WSU men’s basketball vs. San Diego, 7:00 p.m. Dee Events Center, $8-$25. For tickets visit weberstatetickets.com or call 801-626-8500. Nov. 14-16: WSU hosts Orchesis Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $13 adults/$11 seniors or military/$8.25 students. For tickets visit weberstatetickets.com or call 801-626-8500. Nov. 15 & 16, 21-22: WSU’s Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities presents “The House of Edgar Allan Poe,” as Edgar Allan Poe grieves the inevitable death of his wife, he calls upon his past lover to help him cope with the grief, 7:30 p.m., Browning Center, $13/$11/$8.25, <weberstatetickets.com> Nov. 16: Artist Debbi Siggs explores silk painting with students @ Eccles Art Center, Ogden, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Supplies provided to complete a scarf. Tuition $130. Class size limited. Pre-registration a must. Register at 801-3926935 or at <www.ogden4arts.org> Nov. 16: Let’s Go Birding Together—Owl Prowl @ Ogden Nature Center. 6:30 p.m. For ages 21+. Meet at ONC Visitor Center. $5 for ONC members/$10 for nonmembers. Preregistration required by 5:00 p.m. Nov. 15 by calling 801621-7595. Come to an OWL PROWL & enjoy refreshments around the camp fire after our walk! If you have binoculars, please bring them. We also have binoculars you can borrow. Dress for the weather. Hosted by ONC & Wasatch Audubon Society. Nov. 18: Artist Terrece Beesley teaches a watercolor studio workshop @ Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden. Mondays 6:30 - 8:30 thru Dec. 30. Tuition $100. Supplies list & registration available at <https:\\ogden4arts.org> Class size is limited or at 801-392-6935. Nov. 18: The Weber Historical Fall 2019 Lecture Series hosts “Chinese in Ogden: A Personal Family Story,” Gayle & Sharon Wong White, 7 p.m., Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall, free, <jennadaniels@weber.edu> Nov. 19: 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 selfreliant 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 responsible for purchasing or borrowing the book from the library. RSVP at 801-621-7595. Nov. 19: WSU’s Sustainability Practices & Research Center hosts “The Roof is on Fire: Infernos & Insects in Utah’s Upland Forests,” Jesse Morris, University of Utah, noon, Lindquist Hall Room 280, free, <weber.edu/sustainability/ events> Nov. 19: WSU men’s basketball vs. West Coast Baptist, 7 p.m., Dee Events Center, $26/$23/$19/$16/$12/$10/$8/free to WSU students with Wildcard ID, 801-626-8500, <weberstatetickets. com> Nov. 20: Wild Wednesdays: Gobble, Gobble! All about Turkeys @ Ogden Nature Center. Are you a natural gobbler? Test your gobbling skills against the nature center’s resident turkey. The more you learn about these unique birds the faster you’ll discover that there is more to the turkey than meets the palate. Meet in the Visitor Center. More info at www.ogdennaturecenter.org or 801-6221-7595. Nov. 21: WSU’s Honor’s Program hosts the seminar series Food For Thought, “Entangled Entrepreneur,” Peter Dobell, Russian consul to the Philippines, noon, Stewart Library Room 324, 801-626-7591, <meganmoulding@weber.edu> Nov. 21: WSU’s John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics hosts the Ralph Nye Lecture Series, Adam Hellewell, Radiant chief technology officer, noon, Wattis Building Smith Lecture Hall, lunch provided, RSVP to <mboles@weber.edu> Nov. 21: WSU volleyball vs. Montana, Swenson Gymnasium, 7 p.m., $7/$5/$3/ free to WSU students and four student guests with Wildcard ID, 801-626-8500, <weberstatetickets.com> Nov. 22 – Dec. 13: WSU’s Dept. of Visual Arts & Design presents the Fall 2019 BFA Thesis Exhibition, Kimbal Visual Arts Center Shaw Gallery, free. Nov. 23: WSU’s Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities presents “The House of Edgar Allan Poe,” as Edgar Allan Poe grieves the inevitable death of his wife, he calls upon his past lover to help him cope with the grief, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Browning Center, $13/$11/$8.25, <weberstatetickets.com> Nov. 23: WSU football vs. Idaho State, 2 p.m., Stewart Stadium, $32/$16/$14/$12/$10/free for students and four student guests with Wildcard ID, <weberstatetickets.com> Nov. 25: Preschool Discovery Days @ Ogden Nature Center. $5/child/parent for members; $6 for nonmembers. “Plants & Animals Prepare for Winter.” Winter is fast approaching. Bundle up & join ONC naturalists as they explore how birds, bears, & others prepare themselves for the cold, winter months. Preregistration required at 801-621-7595. 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., or 1:00 p.m. Designed for children ages 3-5. Admission includes a child/adult pair; additional family members may attend but must pay general admission. Nov. 26: Preschool Discovery Days @ Ogden Nature Center. $5/child/parent for members; $6 for nonmembers. “Plants & Animals Prepare for Winter.” Winter is fast approaching. Bundle up & join ONC naturalists as they explore how birds, bears, & others prepare themselves for the cold, winter months. Preregistration required at 801-621-7595. 9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Designed for children ages 3-5. Admission includes a child/ adult pair; additional family members may attend but must pay general admission. Nov. 26: WSU’s Sustainability Practices & Research Center hosts “The Roadmap to Clean Energy,” K. Bowman and K. Emerson, Utah Clean Energy, noon, Lindquist Hall Room 280, free, <weber.edu/sustainability/events> Nov. 27: Wild Wednesdays: Living Close to the Land @Ogden Nature Center in Ogden. Join the ONC education team for tales & demos of plant & animal uses by indigenous cultures. Step back in time as you step into a real life tipi. Meet in the Visitor Center. More info at www.ogdennaturecenter.org or 801-6221-7595. Nov. 28: Thanksgiving Day Nov. 28-29: Thanksgiving break – WSU campus closed. Nov. 29: Family Day Dec. 1: WSU Symphony Orchestra & Choir present a holiday concert, 5:30 & 8:00 p.m., St. Joseph Church (514 24th St., Ogden), $7 adults/$6 military/$4.50 students. Tickets at weberstatetickets.com or 801-626-8500. Dec. 2: Ogden Nature Center’s The Earth & Us: Sustainability Series, 6:00 – 7:00, with Alex Porpora, Utah Society of Environmental Educators. Free for members/$5 for non-members. Present a college ID to get $2 off. For ages 12+. Every day we make choices in our lives that affect the environment, the climate & other species. From what we choose to eat & drive, to landscaping & light bulb choices, there’s a lot we can do to “choose wild” & reduce our environmental footprint. Come learn what is happening right here in our own community that supports sustainability. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org or call 801-621-7595. Dec. 5: WSU’s Dept. of Performing Arts presents the WSU Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Browning Center Garrison Choral Room, $5. Tickets at weberstatetickets.com or 801-6268500. Dec. 5-7: WSU’s Associated Actors of the Theatre presents student-directed & produced classic Greek comedy Lysistrata, 7:30 p.m., Good Company Theatre (2404 Wall Ave., Ogden), $5. Tickets at weberstatetickets.com or 801-626-8500. Dec. 6: The Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, exhibits the art of Logan artist Adrian Van Suchtelen & Ogden artist Shanna Kunz in the Main Gallery during December. The Carriage House Gallery will feature works accepted for the Petite Impressions Competition. A reception for the artists & public will be held Friday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Regular gallery hours: weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Exhibit continues thru Dec. 28. Complimentary admission. Dec. 7: Children ages 3 & older may create a Santa cookie plate & decorate cookies at this workshop offered @ Eccles Art Center in Ogden, 10 - 11 a.m. Children 5 & under must attend with an adult. Supplies provided. Tuition $12/plate; additional plates $5 each. Pre-registration a must, at 801-392-6935 or <www.ogden4arts.org> 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 |