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Show Page 4 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXIX Issue X September 1, 2022 This Month’s Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll Scheduled for September 2 Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll is scheduled for September 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Activity locations include Union Station, Historic 25th Street, and The Monarch. There are also stops at the Junction, on Washington Blvd., Eccles Art Center, and Weber State University. Kinetic Sound will be hosting a pop-up event at the Dumke Arts Plaza. The interactive sculpture features original music, audio reactivity, and projection mapping that the viewer can control with their movement. Ogden City’s Arts, Culture, and Events present Music Pop-ups. Their last musical feature for the season is Wes Burke scheduled for Friday night, 6-8 p.m. in front of the Union Station, on Wall Avenue. Plus, Mama’s Toasted Cheeser with delicious treats for purchase. Union Station will also host the Community Art Show, showcasing the new Fandom Exhibit. Each quarter Ogden City Arts features a new exhibit for local artists of all ages to participate in. During this art stroll from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., everyone is welcome to vote for a Community Favorite. At a private event for artists and their families, the winner will be awarded. As always, we encourage everyone to use the hashtag #OgdenSharesArt. Show the Ogden Arts Community what you have created. This virtual option provides an avenue to engage with other artists in Ogden and see what they are creating. To learn about locations that participate in the monthly stroll and to get your map, stop by The Corner, the white building located on the corner of Washington and 25th Street. Follow the social media outlets listed below for further details of the events. Social Media IG - Ogden_Arts / The_Corner_Ogden FB – OgdenCityArts / TheCorner / OgdensFirstFridayArtStroll Website: ogdencity.com/770/First-Friday-Art-Stroll About Ogden City Arts - Ogden City Arts supports the belief that the arts are an integral part of a healthy culture, providing both intellectual nourishment and social benefit, and that community arts programs provide significant value both to communities and to artists. Ogden City Arts’ mission is to enrich the lives of Ogden residents and visitors by ensuring access to visual, performing, and literary arts and arts education. In supporting arts organizations and independent artists Ogden City Arts works to connect the arts to daily life, education, and economic development. Eccles Art Center Hosts Exhibits A collection of Utah floral artists and photographer were invited to display works at the “Fall into Florals” exhibit at the Eccles Art Center in Ogden. Artists and photographers participating include Nila Jane Autry, Terrece Beesley, Kate Bruce, Jerry Hancock, Patricia Hansen, Daniel Henriksen, Michael Manfull, Elizabeth Robbins, J Steven Robertson, Michelle Scriber, and Linda Lee Shimmin with work on exhibit in the Main Gallery. The work of Utah plein air artists will be featured in the Carriage House Gallery. A reception for the artists and public is scheduled in association with Ogden’s Art Stroll on Friday, September 2, 2022 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. These artists’ works will remain on display through September 30, 2022. Most of the artists represented in the exhibit have shared that they find inspiration in the natural beauty of Utah and the Wasatch Mountains. Daniel Hendriksen explains “I have the great fortune to live in a part of the world where natural beauty is abundant. My love of these visual gifts, developed early in life, has led me to explore photography as a means of sharing my personal experiences with other.” Elizabeth Robbins states “As a child my grandmothers would help me identify various wildflowers. This is where my love of flowers began. I still have the book where I pressed and categorized wildflowers that my paternal grandmother helped me with.” “As a teen” Michael Manfull say “my interest in visual arts flourished after I received a small camera as a gift allowing me to capture the world as I perceived it. This was one of many events that led to my degree in Fine Arts from the University of Utah.” Kate Bruce calls herself “a contemporary expressionist painter, a colorist who creates expressionist paintings inspired by nature.” She continues “I work in a loose, intuitive style and are known for my florals and use of vibrant color.” The Eccles Art Center’s Plein Air exhibit in the Carriage House Gallery is competitive, and open to professional and amateur artists interested in creating works outdoors, on-site not in a studio. The exhibit will include original works painted August 22 thru August 29, 2022 within the boundaries of Weber County. Ah! Fresh paint! The boundaries were established for artists to capture the historic architecture of Ogden and to explore the natural beauty of Weber County. Local art collectors are invited to view or add one of these works to their private collection. The Art Center’s gallery hours are Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Center will be closed Monday, September 5, 2022 for Labor Day. Admission to exhibits is complimentary. For more information, visit ogden4arts.org. September Fun @ the Ogden Valley Branch Library Senior Lunch – Wednesdays, 12:00 noonSenior lunches are served in the Community Room of the Ogden Valley Branch Library every Wednesday at noon. There is a suggested donation of $3 for seniors and a $6 charge for patrons 59 and younger. For more information, call 801-337-2660. Zumba – Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. For those ages 18 & older. Get in shape while enjoying the fun of Zumba! Zumba is a fun, easy-to-follow Latin dance fitness program. This dynamic class is taught by a certified Zumba instructor. Yoga – Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. For those 18 year & older. Our certified instructor will provide an invigorating workout and help improve mental wellness. Don’t forget your yoga mat! Discovery Time - Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Discovery Time provides an opportunity for babies and infants under school age to sing, move, learn, craft, play, and listen to stories with their guardian and a local librarian. It is for young ones up to age 5 and is crafted to help prepare preschoolers to read, develop motor and mental functions. Discovery Time is held in the Community Room each week. For questions or concerns, please contact the Ogden Valley Branch at 801-337-2660. Youth Game Club – Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. For youth ages 8 - 18. Players are invited to learn and play a variety of board and video games. Games promote collaboration, inquiry, and critical thinking and are just plain fun! For more information, call 801-337-2660. Teen Scene: Gamers’ Lounge – Fridays, 3:30 p.m. Recommended for teens 12-18. Gamers are invited to meet and play video games on a big screen. STEAM Club after-school program – Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. Begins September 14. Activities exploring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics) for grades K-6 are held during the school year. Younger siblings must be supervised by a caregiver. STEAM Take Home Kits – Ongoing - For youth ages 5 to 18. Pick up a kit to explore at home: science, technology, engineering, art, or mathematics! E- Team Computer Classes - Feeling lost in the growing world of online resources and electronics? Sign up for one-on-one technology instruction. Beginner instruction is offered on Microsoft Word, Email, Internet Use, Resumes, and eMedia. To sign up for one-on-one 30-minute sessions from the E-Team (24-hour notice required), call the Ogden Valley Branch library at 801-337-2660. LEGO Robotics: Pulling – Thur., Sept. 1 @ 4:00 p.m. Use Lego WeDo to build and program a structure designed to pull objects. Recommended for children in grades 1-6. To register, or for more info, call 801-337-2660. Joke Contest - September 1-30 - Do you think you have the best joke? Drop by the Ogden Valley Branch and submit your joke for a chance to win! Winner will be selected October 1. Teen Scene: Dungeons & Dragons Club – Thur., Sept. 1, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Ancient ruins, deadly dungeons, vicious monsters, and 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. Constellation Telescopes – Wed., Sept. 7 @ 4:00 p.m. Whether you’re a constellation novice or genius, join us as we explore the constellations and create a constellation telescope to take home! The Power of Laughter – Thur., Sept. 8 @ 6:30 p.m. We are living in stressful times, and it’s important that we all take a proactive approach to managing our stress. In this entertaining presentation, Dr. Wappett (USU) will help you understand what stress does to our bodies and our minds, and he will then teach you how to laugh about it. Come join us for this fun interactive presentation and learn how to laugh. LEGO Robotics: Speed – Mon., Sept. 12 @ 4:00 p.m. Use Lego WeDo to build and program a robotic car. Recommended for children in grades 1-6. To register, or for more info, call 801-337-2660. Bingo Night – Tue., Sept. 13 @ 6:30 p.m. All ages. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of action-packed Bingo excitement. Players of all ages are welcome, and prizes will be given. National Coloring Day – Wed., Sept. 14, all day! Coloring isn’t just for kids! Did you know coloring can help improve motor skills, reduce anxiety, and relieve stress? We need kids of all ages to help us make a bland poster a work of colorful art! Banned Book Week: Blind Book Grab – Sept. 18-24, all day! Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Book Week by selecting a secret banned book to read! Teen Scene: Young Writers’ Workshop – Wed., Sept. 21 @ 6:00 p.m. Calling all young writers and aspiring authors! Learn more about the craft of creative writing and practice your art with other like-minded, creative individuals in a critique workshop setting. Recommended for teens ages 11 and up. Three Little Pigs STEM Building Challenge – Thur., Sept. 22 @ 4:00 p.m. Do you think you have what it takes to construct a house strong enough to outsmart the Big Bad Wolf? Join us for this unique STEM building challenge, where we will build a home for the Three Little Pigs—and then attempt to blow it over! Recommended for children in grades 3-6. Pokémon Club – Mon., Sept. 26 @ 4:00 p.m. Pokémon fans unite! Bring your cards or games to this monthly club and learn how to play the original card game, complete a craft, and discuss all things Pokémon. Recommended for children in grades 1-6. MarKanDalan Storytelling & Puppetry – Mon., Sept. 26 @ 7:00 p.m. Enjoy this guitarvocal duet that specializes in children’s songs, stories, and puppetry. Craft Corner – Wed., Sept. 28 @ 6:00 p.m. Are you a crafter looking to engage with fellow creators? Grab your craft in progress and join other crafters for a night of idea sharing, pattern swapping, and socialization! Novices welcome! Little’s Literacy – Thur., Sept. 29 @ 4:00 p.m. Join us for a Discovery Time extension program! Complete with literacy-centered activities for your little ones and opportunities to socialize with other children in their age range. Recommended for young children ages 0-5. Book Discussion – Wed., Sept. 7, 7:00 p.m. This month’s title is A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes. In the middle of the night, a woman wakes to find her beloved city engulfed in flames. Ten seemingly endless years of conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans are over. Troy has fallen. From the Trojan women whose fates now lie in the hands of the Greeks, to the Amazon princess who fought Achilles on their behalf, to Penelope awaiting the return of Odysseus, to the three goddesses whose feud started it all, these are the stories of the women whose lives, loves, and rivalries were forever altered by this long and tragic war. Great Reads for Kids – Thurs., Sept. 8, 7:00 p.m. A book group for youth in grades 3 – 6. Join for a fun discussion, activities, and refreshments. The first ten kids to sign up will receive their own copy of the book. To register, or for more information, call 801-3372660. This month’s book is We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly. Follow the story of the three Nelson-Thomas children as they each navigate their own personal problems and watch as science and NASA’s Challenger mission bring them together. Novel Teens Book Discussion – Thur., Sept. 22 @ 7:00 p.m. Limited free copies of the book will be available to those who register for this discussion. For more information or to register, call 801-337-2660. This month’s title: The Beast Player by Nahoko Uehashi. Elin’s family is tasked with caring for the water serpents that are at the heart of her kingdom’s army. Soon, Elin’s world is turned up-sidedown when some of these beloved serpents mysteriously die and her mother is imprisoned for their deaths. Elin must find a way to save the water serpents, restore her family name, and ultimately save herself before war destroys everything. Cinema Saturdays – Saturdays, 2:00 p.m. Sep. 3 – Greatest Showman (PG) (2107) Sep. 10 – Clifford the Big Red Dog (PG) (2021) Sep. 17 – Spies in Disguise (PG) (2019) Sep. 24 – Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (PG) (2014) ~TWIN RIVERS RANCH~ HUNTSVILLE, UT BEEF All-natural grass-fed beef available for purchase in half or whole. Ready for process September - November 2022. Cut & Wrapped at Bingham’s Meats in Morgan, Utah or Sunnyfield Farms in Eden, Utah. Call for price and availability. 801-710-4953 801-710-4952 |