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Show Page 14 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXVII Issue VI August 1, 2020 Calendar of Events PLEASE NOTE! Many of the following monthly calendar items listed below have been temporarily suspended or are being held through live remote streaming or through virtual websites. Please contact the activity provider directly for updates and additional information on possible cancellations or possible remote participation. 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, 801-510-3210. 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! 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> Live streaming may be available. 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 1st & 4th Tuesday: Ogden Valley Planning Commission Meetings, 5:00 p.m., Weber County Bldg., 2380 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Meetings being temporarily streamed live thru ZOOM, only. Wednesdays: After School Program @ Ogden Valley Library, 2:30 p.m. A free program recommended for children kindergarten--6th grade. Offered thru the school year, only. More info at 801-337-2660. Temporarily canceled. 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. Program now on hold! Wild Wednesdays @ Ogden Nature Center has gone virtual! Join Ogden Nature Center on Facebook as we show you how to use the inaturalist app & challenge you to a backyard scavenger hunt! Normal schedule: 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, explore & free play. Meet in the Visitor’s Center. More info at 621-7595 or visit <www.ogdennaturecenter.org> No reservations needed. Wednesdays: Music on the Plaza will be in full swing every Wednesday evening thru July 15, 2020, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. @ the Junction Plaza in Ogden between Sonora Grill & Wing Nutz. 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. More info at 801-745-3802. 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> 2nd Wednesday: Ogden Valley Recreation/ Transmission Special Service District Board Meeting, Ogden Valley Library, 7:00 - 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. Temporarily meeting through ZOOM. 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. 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 801-745-2605. 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. 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 meet- ings. Anyone dealing with alcohol or drug addiction is welcome. No dues/fees required. Ogden Valley BYOB group meetings are held bi-weekly at 6:30 p.m.: Thursdays (in 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, &/or beverage; but most importantly, keep coming back! The only requirement for membership: A desire to stop drinking. For more info call Keri, 435-760-7559. Saturdays: Zumba @ Ogden Valley Library, 10:00 a.m. Zumba class taught by certified instructor. Come enjoy an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latininspired, calorie-burning dance fitness program that’s moving millions of people toward joy & health. More info at 801-337-2660. Thru – Sept. 12: Join the Eccles Art Center in support of our local artists; shop the Summer Art Fair at Eccles Art Center’s campus, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, Saturday mornings thru Sept. 12, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. A complimentary family art project funded by Weber County RAMP offered at 10:00 a.m. For more info visit <www.ogden4arts.org> 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. July 28 & 29: Artist Palette Fine Art Studio visual arts workshop @ Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, entitled: Fairy House, 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. This 2-day workshop is recommended for ages 8 - adult. Supplies provided. Tuition $55. Register at www.ogden4arts.org or 801-392-6935. July 28 & 29: Artist Palette Fine Art Studio visual arts workshop @ Eccles Art Center, Ogden, entitled: Birds of Paradise, noon - 1:45 p.m. Draw birds in this 2-day workshop. Recommended for ages 8 - adult. Supplies provided. Tuition $55. Register at www.ogden4arts.org or 801-392-6935. July 29: Music on the Plaza 2020 @ The Junction Plaza in Ogden, 6:30 p.m. July 29 & 30: The Eccles Art Center will accept entries for the 46th Annual Statewide Competition from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pre-register may be accomplished online at <www.ogden4arts.org> Utah resident artists may enter up to 2 original works in any media except photography. Registration Fee: $10/entry. For complete rules, visit <www.ogden4arts.org> July 31: Artist Palette Fine Art Studio visual arts workshop @ Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, entitled: Nature Arts, 10:00 a.m. - noon. Workshop recommended for ages 9 - adult. Supplies provided. Tuition $35. Register at www.ogden4arts.org or 801-392-6935. Aug. 1: Ogden’s Farmers Market on Historic 25th Street, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. A modified version of the summer market in compliance with local & state health regulations for social distancing. Saturday s thru Sept. 12. Aug. 1: Grand Opening of Weber County’s Indoor Archery Range at Observatory Park, 10:00 a.m. See article on page 4. Aug. 1 – Sept. 12: Join the Eccles Art Center in support of our local artists; shop the Summer Art Fair @ Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden on Saturday mornings Aug. 1 - Sept. 12, 8 to 11 a.m. A complimentary family art project funded by Weber County RAMP will be offered at 10 a.m. For more info visit <www. ogden4arts.org> Aug. 5-8: Weber County Fair! For entry forms, schedules, tickets, vendors, & more, visit <webercountyfair. org> Start planning now! This year’s theme: Farm Fresh Fair. Please note that some of this year’s events may be cancelled, altered or postponed. Visit the website for updates: <www.webercountyfair.org/> See article on page 4. Aug. 6: Valley Elementary new student registration, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the school. Please see article on page 13. Aug. 7: An evening reception, presented within the State COVID Guidelines, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. @ Eccles Art Center. Awards will be posted at the reception, and on the Eccles Art Center’s website, Facebook and Instagram pages, for this year’s 46th Annual Statewide Competition Exhibit. Exhibit on display thru August 29. Aug. 11: Snowcrst Jr. High 7th-grade orientation (tentative) 10:30 a.m. – noon. Aug. 24 & 25: Valley Elementary Back to School Night by appointment. Watch for more info in the Aug. 15 issue of the paper. Snowcrest Back to School Night Aug. 24, 3:15 – 7:00 p.m. Aug. 26: First Day of School (early out) Aug. 29: Ogden Valley Tennis Open Match program begins. 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Eden tennis courts at Snowcrest Jr. High. For intermediate to advanced tennis players. For more info call Erin at 801-710-3871. Thru – Sept. 12: Join the Eccles Art Center in support of our local artists; shop the Summer Art Fair at Eccles Art Center’s campus, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, Saturday mornings thru Sept. 12, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. A complimentary family art project funded by Weber County RAMP offered at 10:00 a.m. For more info visit <www.ogden4arts.org> Sept 3: Snowcrest School Pictures for yearbook and student activity cards. Must meet school dress code to have your picture taken. Sept. 7: Labor Day Sept. 13: National Grandparents’ Day 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 |