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Show Page 14 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXIX Issue VI February 1, 2022 Calendar of Events Community Book Club Group. For location, date, time, or more info, call Kathy at 801-745-4115 or Shanna at 801-7452688. Everyone is welcome! Mondays: Discovery Time @ the Ogden Valley Branch library, at 10:30 a.m. & again at 11:30 a.m. For infants and children to 5 years of age & their parents. Help your child get ready to read at our Discovery Time programs featuring stories, music, and learning activities. 3rd Mondays: Ogden Valley Parks Service Area, 6:30 p.m. @ Eden Park Bowery. For more info call Nicholas Froerer, 801510-3210. Tuesdays @ Ogden Valley Library – Game Club, 4:00 p.m. For youth ages 8 - 18. Players invited to learn & play a variety of board & video games. Games promote collaboration, inquiry & critical thinking and are just plain fun! For more info call 801-337-2660. 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. May also be streamed live thru ZOOM. Wild Wednesdays @ Ogden Nature Center has gone virtual! Join Ogden Nature Center on Facebook as we show you how to use the naturalist 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: 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. 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. Meetings are currently being held via Zoom. For a link to the meeting, or more info, email Roxanne Luther at roxluther@gmail.com or call her at 925-216-4848. 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. 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. Fridays: Free COVID drive-through testing in Eden at Snowcrest Jr. High north parking lot. Saturdays @ Ogden Valley library, calming yoga or high energy Zumba classes! Join us for Zumba at 9:30 a.m. and/or yoga at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Monarch, 455 25th St. in Ogden, Gourmet Market specialty foods. The Monarch offers a one-of-a-kind, COVID-safe shopping experience every Saturday for local specialty items, including caramels, chips & salsa, coffee, cheese, breads, hot sauces, jams & preserves, chocolates & more! More info at FB @The MonarchOgden or <themonarchogden.com> 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. Jan. 29: Puzzle Party – All day @ the OV library in Huntsville. For all ages. Celebrate National Puzzle Day at the library. Come by any time during operating hours to help build puzzles. Jan. 29: Huntsville Winter Carnival for the entire family! Events include speed & figure skating, barrel jumping, snow sculpting, cross country skiing & the all-new bare-skin belly slide! Register early! Come & watch family, friends & neighbors as they compete to win the glory of bygone years & maybe a trophy! Food & music. Sign up @ https://form.jotform. com/220060959230146. Feb. 1: WSU’s Dept. of English hosts “Visiting Virtual Writers: Kate Durbin & Minda Honey,” 6 p.m., online, free, register at weber.edu/artscalendar, cassiesmith1@weber.edu. Feb 3: WSU men’s basketball vs. Montana, Dee Events Center, 7 p.m., visit weberstatesports.com for more info. Feb. 3: Dungeons & Dragons @ OV library in Huntsville, 6:00 p.m. For youth ages 12-18. Ancient ruins, deadly dungeons, vicious monsters & treasures beyond dreams await those adventurers brave enough to trek across uncharted wilds to make their mark and establish their legacy. Players of all skill levels invited. Register at 801-337-2660. Feb. 4: The Eccles Art Center will display the accepted works of the 18th Biennial Black & White Competition during February 2022. Exhibit opens Friday, Feb. 4 with a reception for the artists & the public in association with Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. More info at ogden4arts.org. Regular gallery hours: weekdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Feb. 4 & 5: Home Show at the Davis Conference Center. Get your free passes online! Advance tickets are required for entry. $10 at the door. For more info, visit NorthernUtahHomeShow.com. Feb. 4 & 5: WSU Track & Field hosts the Weber State Indoor Invitational, various times & locations, weberstateports.com, nicholasdowns1@weber.edu. Feb. 4: WSU’s Outdoor Program hosts “Backcountry Basics 101,” 6 p.m., Powder Mt., $150, advanced registration required, ogdenavalanche.org/copy-of-ogden-area-educationfree-c, outdoorprogram@weber.edu. Feb. 4: WSU’s Outdoor Program hosts “Intro to Backcountry Touring,” 7:30 a.m., Ben Lomond Peak, $60/42, advanced registration required, weber.edu/outdoor/intro-backcountry-touring. html, outdoorprogram@weber.edu. Feb. 5: WSU men’s tennis vs. Utah State, Ogden, noon, visit weberstatesports.com for more info. Feb 5: WSU men’s basketball vs. Montana State, Dee Events Center, 6 p.m., visit weberstatesports.com, for more info. Feb. 5: Free movie screening @ Ogden Valley Library, 2:00 p.m. Cool Runnings (PG). Refreshments served. Feb. 8: Bingo Night @ 6:30 p.m. at the OV library in Huntsville. For all ages. Bring your family, friends & neighbors for an evening of action-packed Bingo excitement. Players of all ages are welcome, and prizes will be given. Feb. 8: Minute to Win It Olympics at OV library in Huntsville @ 4:00 p.m. For ages 8-18. Celebrate the Winter Olympics during Game Club by showing your skills in a variety of mini-games. Feb. 10: Great Reads for Kids @ Ogden Valley Library in Huntsville, 7:00 p.m. A book group for 3rd – 6th graders. This month’s book: Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul. For more info call the library at 801-337-2660. See article on page 4. Feb. 10: DIY Photo Coasters @ 6:00 p.m. at the OV library in Huntsville. For ages 18 & older. Create a set of personalized, usable drink coasters. To register, call 801-337-2660. Feb. 12: Ogden Valley’s Frozen Hearts Ball @ the Eden Hearthside, 5612 E. 2200 N. Refreshments served. $10 per/ person donation requested. Everyone is welcome! See article on page 5. Feb. 12: Valentines Lunch @ the Yurt at Cutler Flats in North Fork Park. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $25/person. Hike, bike, or ski to the new Cutler Creek Yurt. Visit ogdennordic.com for more info. See article on page 4. Feb. 12: Feb. 5: Free movie screening @ OV library, 2:00 p.m. The Princess & the Frog (G). Refreshments served. Feb. 14: Happy Valentine’s Day! Feb. 17: Gotta Draw Them All! For youth in grades K-6th @ the Ogden Valley Library in Huntsville at 4:00 p.m. Learn to draw some Pokémon using simple step-by-step instructions. Feb. 17: Pamela Murphy’s art class for children ages 6 to 8 “Creative Minds,” 4 - 5 p.m. on Thursdays thru Mar. 24, 2022 @ Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden. Supplies included in tuition, $78. Pre-register your child/grandchild @ 801-392-6935 or on the center’s website, ogden4arts.org. Feb. 18 & 19: Join Snowbasin Sports Education Foundation when Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings the spirit of outdoor adventure to Ogden at the Peery’s Egyptian Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd., 7:00 p.m. each night. Feature films about skiing, snowboarding, culture, winter hiking, biking, & climbing and even a few dog stories! For tickets & info call Peery’s Egyptian Theater Box office at 801-6898700 or visit ogdenpet.com online. Feb. 19: Feb. 5: Free movie screening @ Ogden Valley Library in Huntsville, 2:00 p.m. The Wiz Live (TV-G). Refreshments served. Feb. 21-27: Pokémon Scavenger Hunt @ Ogden Valley Library in Huntsville. For all ages. Can you find them all? Search for the wild Pokémon in the Library every day for a chance to earn your own Pokémon. Feb. 24: Teen Scene: String Art @ 6:00 p.m. @ OV library in Huntsville. For ages 12-18. Create a geometric work of art using string. All supplies provided. Call 801-337-2660 to register. Feb. 25: Valley Elementary’s Annual Serve to Save Fundraising dinner. Please come support our efforts again this year! Valley Elementary Gym, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Doors & Silent Auction open at 5:30 p.m., program at 6:00 p.m. Dinner & Entertainment 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Feb. 26: Pokémon Terrariums @ 2:00 p.m. at the OV library in Huntsville. For all ages. Create a terrarium for a mini-Pokémon figurine while watching Pokémon: The Movie 2000 and discussing the series with other fans. All supplies provided. For more info or to register, call 801-337-2660. Mar. 4: The Eccles Art Center, Ogden exhibit of the northern two-star members of the Utah Watercolor Society in its Main Gallery. A reception for the artists & public will be held Friday, Mar. 4, 5 - 8 p.m. in association with Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll. Exhibit continues thru Mar. 26. Regular Gallery: weekdays 9 – 5; Saturdays 9 to 3. More info @ ogden4arts.org. Mar. 15: USU Blueplate presents Defenders, Bullies, and Victims: The Social Ecology of Adolescence. For more information about USU Blue Plate Research, visit blueplateresearch.usu.edu. Mar. 15: Pamela Murphy’s Fine Arts I class for youth ages 9 – 14. Tuesdays, beginning March 15 thru May 3, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Supplies for the class are covered in the tuition of $120 for the eight weeks. Please pre-register your child @ ogden4arts. org or 801-392-6935. Mar. 19: Artist Beatriz Killpack assists students ages 12 - adult in the creation of a terracotta pot fairy house @ Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuition $60, includes materials. Registrants should bring a glue gun. Register at ogden4arts.org or 801-392-6935. Mar. 23 – 25: The Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden will receive art for the “Frame Your Pet” Competition, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mar 23 – Mar. 25. Competition open to resident Utah artists. Artists are limited to two entries. Entries must be for sale! Entry fee: $10/entry. For more info & suggested online registration, visit ogden4arts.org. Apr. 4-8: Weber School District Spring Break! Apr. 13: Valley Elementary Kindergarten teacher “meet & greet,” 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the school. Please register your Kindergartener ASAP. For more info, contact the school at 801452-4180. Apr. 30: The Eccles Art Center’s Annual Fundraiser @ Ogden Eccles Conference Center, 2415 Washington Blvd., April 30, 2022. Social: 5:30 p.m. Dinner, 7:30 p.m. Live Auction, 8:30 p.m. Family Friend ticket, $150/person. Tables also available. Black tie optional. Register & purchase tickets online at ogden4arts.org after Mar. 5, 2022. |