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Show Page 4 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXX Issue VIII February 1, 2023 Eccles Art Center Announces Juried February Fun @ the Ogden Valley Branch Library 2023 Reading Challenge! arrangements and original compositions that Feb. 1 – Feb. 28 - Keep your carry listeners to the misty Irish Highlands, the Exhibition of Photographic Fine Art reading list going strong by join- hot jazz clubs of 1950s Paris, to porch steps The Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, will open a juried exhibition of photographic fine art from our 23rd Statewide Photographic Competition. This exhibition will open Friday, February 3, and continue on display through Saturday, February 25, 2023. A reception will be held February 3 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in association with Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll. Awards presented will include monetary awards of Best of Show and four Honorable Mentions. Awards will be posted at the reception and on-line at the Eccles Art Center’s website: ogden4arts.org. Works from this competition will be shared virtually. The public is invited to attend the reception and to view the exhibited works throughout the month. Admission to the art center’s galleries are complimentary. The 23rd Photographic Statewide, a juried biennial competition, is open to recent works by resident Utah photographers. Original work in a variety of photographic styles will be displayed. The art center staff appreciates the assistance of the juror, which reviews and curates works chosen for the exhibit as well as assisting in the judging of awards. This competition is popular with Utah photographers and art center patrons. The EAC staff is excited to present a display of Fine Art Photography. It is an exhibit that can includes all varieties of photography from silver gelatin prints to digitally manipulated works. The public is invited to visit the Eccles Art Center and Carriage House Galleries during regular gallery hours, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. For additional information, please call us at 801-392-6935 or visit ogden4arts.org. Ogden’s Love Letters: Be part of history… The Ogden Ar(t) chives Mailbox is a multi-purpose community project started by the Ogden City Poet Laureate, Angelika Brewer. The community is invited to participate in dropping the first submissions into the mailbox at a ribboncutting ceremony planned for 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the Corner, located at 2501 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah. The mailbox will then be open to the public and used to collect future submissions. Creations on paper or thin two-dimensional works that fit into the submission slot will be accepted. The contents of the mailbox will be a compilation of literary artworks made by the residents and visitors of Ogden City. “As a writer, I find it interesting how the personal writing of individuals has been a way for historians and researchers to piece together historical timelines and determine facts. Archives of correspondence are often a primary source of information. I thought to myself, what if the public had an opportunity to tell the stories that will be read by historians about their communities?” said Angelika Brewer, Ogden’s Poet Laureate. How It Works - The mailbox is a metal sculpture with obscured measurements created by Daniel Christensen, with added decorative elements done by Angelika Brewer and her father, Troy Brewer. The mailbox is designed to garnish attention and spark the realization that a person can interact with it. The community can open the door and find a compartment with paper and pens for use and an enlarged “mail” slot for accommodating the potential of oversized submissions. The works can be signed or submitted anonymously. Each week the Ogden Mailbox social media accounts will post one submission from the mailbox. Submissions collected for the year will be compiled into an annual community art show for the public to enjoy before they are archived in the city records at the Union Station. Be sure to check out the submissions with the social media accounts below. Instagram - @ogden_mailbox TikTok - @signed.ab Facebook – Ogden Mailbox Social Media IG - Ogden_Arts / The_Corner_Ogden FB – OgdenCityArts / TheCorner 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. ing our 2023 Reading Challenge. New challenge prompts are available each month to help you choose which titles you will tackle during the year. For each month you complete, you can earn a badge. Whether you’re trying to end your reading rut or just want to branch out from your normal reading habits, see how many books you can read this year! Meet Someone New: Blind Date with a Biography, Feb 1-28 during library operating hours. It’s true: blind dates can be awkward. But there’s a chance you just might fall in love. Browse our biography personal ads for the perfect match to check out and take home. If things don’t work out, simply return it to the library—no one’s feelings will be hurt! Discovery Time - Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Recommended for children aged 0-2 and 3-5. Help your child get ready to read with programs that feature books, songs, motor skill development, and art activities. Sessions for each age group are held simultaneously. 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. Senior Lunch – Wednesdays., 12:00 noon - Senior 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. STEAM Club after-school program – Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. 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 - Pick up a kit to explore at home: science, technology, engineering, art, or mathematics! 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. 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! 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. Teen Scene: Dungeons & Dragons Club – Thur., Feb. 2, 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. LEGO Robotics: Plants & Pollinators – Mon.., Feb. 6 @ 4:00 p.m. Use Lego WeDo to build and program a robotic floodgate. Recommended for children in grades 1-6. To register, or for more information, call 801-337-2660. Choose Your Own Adventure Club – Wed., Feb. 8 @ 7:00 p.m. What if you could decide what happens in a book and have it read to you? Join us for this special book club where you get to decide the course of the story and listen while it is read aloud to you. Aggie Chocolate Factory Tasting Experience – Thur., Feb. 9 @ 6:30 p.m. Join us for a presentation by Aggie Chocolate Factory and their bean-to-bar process. Registration required. Bingo Night – Mon., Feb. 13 @ 6:30 p.m. For 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. SYNKOFA Concert – Wed., Feb. 15 @ 7:00 p.m. Enjoy music with a Celtic jazz flair. SYNKOFA builds upon innovative folk song of Appalachia, and beyond at a tuning that is designed to speak to your soul. Teen Scene: Young Writers’ Workshop – Wed., Feb. 15 @ 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. LEGO Robotics: Remote Control Build - Thur., Feb. 16 @ 4:00 p.m. Use Lego WeDo to build and program a robotic helicopter. Recommended for children in grades 1-6. Teen Scene: Button Making – Thur., Feb. 16 @ 7:00 p.m. Interested in learning a new skill while hanging out with friends? Come learn how to use our button maker machine & design your own buttons to take home. Lego Night – Mon., Feb. 23 @ 6:30 p.m. Ages 12 and under. Show off your Lego building skills! Use available Legos to create a masterpiece. Winter Survival Bootcamp – Tue., Feb. 21 @ 6:00 p.m. Do you have what it takes to survive in a winter wilderness? Join us and learn the dos and don’ts to surviving in frigid conditions. Craft Corner – Wed., Feb. 22 @ 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! Pokémon Club – Mon., Feb. 27 @ 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. Book Discussion – Tues., Feb. 7 @ 7:00 p.m. This month’s title is Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. Looking at real estate isn’t usually a life-or-death situation, but an apartment open house becomes just that when a failed bank robber bursts in and takes a group of strangers hostage. A wealthy bank director, a young couple about to have their first child, an eighty-seven-year-old woman, a real estate agent, and a mystery man locked in the apartment’s bathroom make up the worst group of hostages in the world. As authorities and the media surround the premises, these reluctant allies will reveal surprising truths about themselves and set in motion a chain of events so unexpected that even they can hardly explain what happens next. Great Reads for Kids – Tues., Feb. 14 @ 7:00 p.m. Join us for a fun discussion and activities. The first ten kids to sign up will receive their own copy of the book. For more information or to register, call 801-337-2660. Recommended for children in grades 3-6. This month’s title is Savvy by Ingrid Law. Mississippi Beaumont can’t wait to be 13. In the Beaumont family, turning 13 means receiving a unique supernatural gift called a savvy; however, the day before “Mibs” is set to receive her gift, a terrible accident strikes the Beaumont family. Convinced her gift will set things right, Mississippi and all her siblings set out on an adventure that will change them all. Novel Teens Book Discussion – Tues., Feb. 28 @ 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 is A Place to Belong by Cynthia Kadohata. In the aftermath of World War II, twelve-year-old Hanako feels lost and disconnected from the broken world around her. In America, she and her family faced imprisonment and rejection because of their Japanese heritage. Now, having been forced to move to Japan, she is once again trying to find where she belongs, only this time it is much harder. Cinema Saturdays – Saturdays, 2:00 p.m. Feb. 4 – Casablanca (PG) (1942) Feb. 11 – Cyrano (PG-13) (2021) Feb. 18 – The Great Gatsby (PG-13) (2013) Feb. 25 – You’ve Got Mail (PG) (1998) |