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Show Page 14 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXIX Issue VIII August 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, 8:00 p.m. @ Eden Park Bowery. For more info please call Mark Ferrin, 801-745-0445 or contact him at markferrin1950@gmail.com. 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 ogdennaturecenter.org. Tuesdays: Weber County Commission meeting, 10:00 a.m. @ Weber County Bldg., 2380 Washington Blvd., 6:00 p.m. as needed. Meeting minutes & agendas at 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 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 ogdennaturecenter.org. No reservations needed. Wednesdays: Senior Lunch @ Ogden Valley Branch library, noon. $3 suggested donation for seniors; $6 for patrons 59 and younger. For more info call 801-337-2660. 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. Thursdays, Mountain Arts & Music Open Arts & Music for all ages, 6:00 p.m. to dusk @ Huntsville Square (behind IDK BBQ). Musicians of all abilities are welcome to perform at the open mic. More info @ mountainartsandmusic.org/open-artsmusic. 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. Thursdays: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Anyone dealing with alcohol or drug addiction is welcome. No dues/fees required. Ogden Valley BYOB group meetings are held weekly at 6:30 p.m. @ Ogden Valley Library’s board room | 131 S. 7400 E., Huntsville). 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: Teen Scene: Gamers’ Lounge, 3:30 p.m. Recommended for teens 12-18. Gamers are invited to meet and play video games on a big screen. Free Summer Saturdays at Ogden Nature Center thru August 20, 2022. Free admission all from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., along with free nature crafts & activities led by an ONC naturalist @ 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Fund by Weber County RAMP funds. 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: 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. 12:00 noon. Open to general public, 604 S. 7800 E., Huntsville. July 26: Polynesian Dancing @ Ogden Valley Library, 7:00 p.m. For all ages. Take an island break & learn about Polynesian dancing! A presentation & explanation of the movements will accompany a demonstration. July 26 & 27: Artist Pamela Murphy’ Canvas Painting class @ Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. This art class is recommended for ages 9 - adult. Supplies provided. Tuition $50/student. Register at ogden4arts.org or call 801-392-6935. July 26 & 27: Artist Pamela Murphy’s art class “Faces” @ the Eccles Art Center, Ogden, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Art class recommended for ages 9 - adult. Supplies provided. Tuition $50/ student. Register at ogden4arts.org or call 801-392-6935. July 26-28: Ages 6-9, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.; ages 10+, 11:00 a.m. - noon. Tap Camp @ Valley Dance Studio. $45/student. Register @ valleydancestudio.com. July 27: A public open house, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. @ Valley Elementary (5821 E. 1900 N. Eden). Personnel along with exhibits will be in attendance to provide information from the Ogden Valley Water Supply and Infrastructure Plan. Interested residents may attend to provide comments & ask questions. See article on page 1. July 27-29: The Eccles Art Center staff will receive artwork from resident Utah artists for the 48th Annual Statewide Competition, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the center’s mail gallery, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden. Entry Fee: $10/entry. Artists are limited to 2 entries. Info & registration available online at ogden4arts.org. Original works must be received at the center by 4:30 July 29. July 28: Teen Scene: Recycled Beaded Jewelry @ Ogden Valley Library, 7:00 p.m. Learn a unique way to help the environment by creating recycled beads from magazines & turning them into beautiful jewelry pieces such as bracelets, necklaces, or earrings! Recommended for teens ages 11-18. To register, or for more info, call 801-337-2660. July 28 – 30: Huntsville’s Annual Charity Yard Sale. Donations accepted July 11- 25. For more info, call Chelsea @ 385-288-8415. July 29: Envision Homes Community Summer BBQ with live music by Eden’s Yellow Rose, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. on the back patio of Old Town Eden Professional Bldg., 2234 N. 5500 E., Eden. See article on page 5. July 30: WSU’s Outdoor Program hosts the Summer Waterfall Series, Farmington Creek, $10-$20, advanced registration required, weber.edu/outdoor/waterfall-series or outdoorprogram@weber.edu. July 31: Snowbasin Summer Concert Series. 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., The Snarlin’ Yarns; 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble. For more info, visit snowbasin.com or call 801-620-1000. Aug. 2-3: Artist Pamela Murphy’ still life art class for students ages 9 - adult @ Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Tuition $50/student. Supplies provided. Register at ogden4arts.org. Aug. 2 & 3: Artist Pamela Murphy will assist students ages 9 adult explore charcoal drawing @ Eccles Art Center in Ogden, 11:45 - 1:15 p.m. Supplies provided. Tuition $50/student. Register @ ogden4arts.org. Aug. 2-4: Ages 6-9, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.; ages 10+, 11:00 a.m. noon. Jazz Camp @ Valley Dance Studio. $45/student. Register @ valleydancestudio.com. Aug. 3: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Couples Country Swing dancing at Valley Dance Studio. $10/couple. Purchase tickets @ valleydancestudio.com. Aug. 3: Book Discussion @ Ogden Valley Library: The Rent Collector by Camron Wright, 7:00 p.m. Aug. 4: Valley Elementary new student registration from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more info, visit valley.wsd.net. Aug. 5: OV Civil Defense Townhall Meeting with Weber County Sherriff’s Office Reps., 7:00 p.m. at the Eden Park bowery. See article on page 1. Aug. 5: The Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden 48th Annual Statewide Competition opening exhibit during Ogden’s Art Stroll with a reception from 5 to 9 p.m. The exhibit continues thru Aug. 27. Regular Gallery hours: weekdays & Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to EAC’s galleries is complimentary. Aug. 6: Eccles Art Center’s Summer Art Fair. This outdoor market-style fair will be held on the four Saturdays in August 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The EAC complex will be filled with artists’ vendors & the EAC stage will host local performers. Children & family art projects available. You are invited to visit and support Ogden’s local artists. Admission is complimentary. Aug. 8: Make a plastic bag plant pot @ the Ogden Valley Library, 7:00 p.m. Turn plastic bags into a pot. All supplies provided Registration required. Call the library @ 801-337-2660. Aug. 8-10: Ages 4-8, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.; ages 9+, 11:00 a.m. - noon. Cheer Camp @ Valley Dance Studio. $45/student. Register @ valleydancestudio.com. Aug. 9: Teen Scene @ Ogden Valley Library, 7:00 p.m. Experiment with water pods, learn about water conservation, & decorate a reusable water bottle to take home. For ages 11-18. Aug. 9: Bingo Night @ Ogden Valley Library, 6:30 p.m. For all ages. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of actin-packed bingo excitement! Prizes! Aug. 9: Snowcrest Jr. High new student registration, 8:00 a.m. - noon. For students new to the district. More info @ snowcrest. wsd.net. Aug. 10 – 13: Weber County Fair @ Weber County Fair Grounds visit webercountyfair.org for more info. Aug. 11: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., for ages 8+. Hip Hop Master Class w/Alli Ball @ Valley Dance Studio. $45/student. Register @ valleydancestudio.com. Aug. 13: Eccles Art Center’s Summer Art Fair. An outdoor market-style fair, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The EAC complex will be filled with artists’ vendors & the EAC stage will host local performers. Children & family art projects available. You are invited to visit & support Ogden’s local artists. Admission is complimentary. Aug. 18: Great Reads for Kids @ Ogden Valley Library, 7:00 p.m. A book group for youth in 3rd – 6th grades. This month’s read: A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat. Aug. 17: Young Writers’ Workshop @ Ogden Valley Library, 6:00 p.m. Learn more about the craft of creative writing & practice your art with other like-minded, creative individuals in a critique workshop setting. Recommend for youth from age 11+. Aug. 19: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Couples Latin Ballroom dancing @ Valley Dance Studio. $10/couple. Purchase tickets @ valleydancestudio.com. Aug. 20: Wasatch Audubon Society Birding Field Trip around Ogden Valley, 8:00 a.m. Meet in Ogden at Smith’s (12th & Harrison) or at Chris’ in Huntsville at 8:20 a.m. Bring binoculars, lunch & water. This is a driving tour with minimal walking & restrooms availability. For questions, contact Dan Johnston, 801-645-8633 or John Bellmon, 801-444-3704. See article on page 5. Aug. 20: Eccles Art Center’s Summer Art Fair. An outdoor market-style fair, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The EAC complex will be filled with artists’ vendors & the EAC stage will host local performers. Children & family art projects available. You are invited to visit and support Ogden’s local artists. Admission is complimentary. Aug. 22: Deadline for floral & interior designer’s registration to participate in the Eccles Art Center’s Ogden Art in Bloom Competition. Entry Fee $10. More info @ ogden4arts.org. Aug. 22: Back to school night @ Valley Elementary. Come meet the teachers! Aug. 22: Back to school night @ Snowcrest, 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. Aug. 23: First day of school. Girl’s softball tryouts will also be held at 12:30 p.m. at Snowcrest Jr. High. Aug. 24: Craft Corner @ Ogden Valley Library, 6:00 p.m. Are you a crafter looking to engage with fellow creators? Grab your craft in progress & join other crafters for a night of idea sharing, pattern swapping & socialization. Novices welcome! |