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Show Page 14 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXX Issue X August 1, 2023 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 & children to 5 years of age & their parents. Help your child get ready to read at our Discovery Time programs featuring stories, music & 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 & are just plain fun! For more info call 801337-2660. Tuesdays: 3:45 - 4:15 p.m., Nests, Nooks & Storybooks @ Ogden Nature Center (ONC). Free for members. 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. Wednesdays: Senior Lunch @ Ogden Valley Branch library, noon. $3 suggested donation for seniors; $6 for patrons 59 & younger. For more info call 801-337-2660. Wednesdays: STEAM Club after-school program @ Ogden Valley Library, 2:30 p.m. Activities explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts & mathematics) for grades K-6 during the school year. Younger siblings must be supervised by caregiver. 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. 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. 2nd Wednesday: Calling all writers, aspiring or seasoned. Ogden Valley Writers Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Email Angela Powell at ogdenvalleywritersgroup@ gmail.com for details & location. 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-arts-music. 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 & play video games on a big screen. Saturdays @ Ogden Valley Library, calming yoga or highenergy 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 the general public, 604 S. 7800 E., Huntsville. July 29: OVLT will celebrate 25 years of preservation, protection & stewardship with an encore performance by IN A LANDSCAPE. Last year’s performance was hailed by concertgoers as “inspiring,” “spiritual,” & “the most significant & beautiful outdoor concert we have ever enjoyed.” Once again, classical pianist Hunter Noack will play a 9-foot Steinway grand piano on a flatbed trailer at the Monastery, OVLT’s iconic conservation easement project. More info about ticket sales coming soon! Contact ogdenvalleylandtrust@gmail.com to sponsor this event or to donate to the silent auction. July 31: Pokémon Club, 4:00 p.m. @ OV Branch library in Huntsville. Pokémon fans unite! Bring your cards or games to this monthly club & learn how to play the original card game, complete a craft, and discuss all things Pokémon. Recommended for children in grades 1-6. For more info, call 801-337-2660. July 31: WSU’s Alumni Association hosts alumni night for Ogden Musical Theater’s “The Music Man,” 7:30 p.m. at Peery’s Egyptian Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden. WSU alumni receive half-off ticket prices. Guests may also register for a free ice cream social before the musical. Registration available on the WSU alumni website. Aug. 1: Come watch Ejnar Dyrr attempt to set three new World Records with the Guinness Book of World Records at Pineview Reservoir’s Middle Inlet. Bring your own chair. There’ll be a food truck & fun to be had for those cheering on the almost-95-year-old Ejnar. He will be attempting to break world records in hydro foil air chair, water skiing, and wakeboarding. Don’t miss it! Aug. 1: Children’s Summer Reading Finale: Neighborhood Block Party @ OV library in Huntsville, 10:30 a.m. Let’s join together & say goodbye to summer at a fun community party! Aug. 1: Book Discussion, 7:00 p.m. @ OV library in Huntsville. This month’s title: If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio. Aug. 2: WSU’s Outdoor Program’ adaptive climbing clinic, 2–4 p.m. in the Outdoor Adventure & Welcome Center. All ages & abilities welcome. Registration available on the Outdoor Program website for $10. Aug. 3: Teen Scene: Dungeons & Dragons Club, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. @ the OV library in Huntsville. All skill levels are invited to play this classic tabletop roleplaying game. Aug. 3: Envision Homes’Annual Summer Barbeque on the back patio of the Old Town Eden Professional Building, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. See article on page 5. Aug. 3: WSU’s Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery presents Visiting Artist Lecture Holly Wong, 6 p.m. in the Kimball Visual Arts Center Room 143. Listen & learn about Wong, an artist from San Francisco, who creates installations, assemblages & works on paper. More info @ the Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities website. This event is free & open to all. Aug. 4: Eccles Art Center’s 49th Annual Statewide Competition Exhibit @ Ogden’s Eccles Art Center (EAC), 2580 Jefferson Ave. This is a juried competition; only works accepted by the juror will be exhibited. Monetary awards will be posted at the artists’ reception & online at ogden4arts.org. The reception is for artists, friends & the community, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Art Center. Bob Adams & Ogden’s String Theory will perform at the reception. Chairs will be placed in the courtyard for you to stop by to listen. See article on page 4. Aug. 4: WSU’s Outdoor Program hosts morning stand-up paddle boarding, 9 a.m. at Causey Reservoir. All skill levels welcome. Registration available on the Outdoor Program website. Cost is $20 for WSU students, $30 for faculty/staff, $40 for community. Register by Aug. 2. Aug. 4: WSU’s Dept. of Automotive Technology hosts Girls Vroom Too, a workshop for ages 12–14 to 3D-print & build their own toy-size vehicle, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at WSU Davis’ Computer & Automotive Engineering Building. Registration available for $25 on the Girls Vroom Too webpage. Aug. 5: WSU’s Office of Admissions hosts Food, FUNding & Your Future, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at WSU Davis. Prospective students & their families can get hands-on help enrolling at Weber State, getting financial aid & learning about campus resources. Spanish-speaking translators will be available. More info available on the Food, FUNding & Your Future website. Free & open to all. Aug. 5: WSU’s Outdoor Program hosts Rappel Level 2 climbing clinic, 2–5 p.m. in the Outdoor Adventure & Welcome Center. Participants must have some rappelling experience. Attendees will hone their existing skills & add to their rappelling knowledge. Registration available on the Outdoor Program website. Cost is $10.50 for WSU students/faculty/staff, $15 for community. Aug. 7: I Survived Camp, 1:00-5:00 p.m. @ OV library in Huntsville. Learn the fundamental skills necessary for surviving on your own in the wilderness through activities & experiments! Recommended for children in grades 2-6. To register, or for more info, call 801-337-2660. Aug. 7: Utah Symphony at Huntsville Park! Yes, the Utah Symphony is coming to Huntsville Town for an evening concert. Mountain Arts & Music will be working with the symphony to offer some fun community educational events throughout the afternoon. Aug. 7–11: WSU’s Outdoor Program hosts multi-sport adventure summer camp, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at various outdoor recreation locations. Participants ages 13–16 are invited to try rock climbing, hiking, paddle boarding & kayaking. Registration available on Campus Recreation website. Cost, $295. Aug. 8: Great Reads for Kids, 7:00 p.m. @ OV library in Huntsville. Join us for a fun discussion & activities. For more info or to register, call 801-337-2660. Recommended for children in grades 3-6. This month’s title: From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks. Aug. 9 – 12: Weber County Fair! For more info, see article on page 5 or visit webercountyfair.org. Aug. 9: Choose Your Own Adventure Club, 7:00 p.m. @ OV library in Huntsville. 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. Aug. 9: WSU’s Outdoor Program hosts sunset stand-up paddle boarding trip, 5:30 p.m. @ Causey Reservoir. All skill levels welcome. Registration available on the Campus Recreation website. Cost is $20 for WSU students, $30 for faculty/staff, $40 for community. Register by Aug. 7. Aug. 10: WSU’s Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service hosts Weber County Candidate Night, 6–8 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms. Candidates running for municipal office in Weber County & their constituents are invited to engage with each other. Free & open to all. Aug. 11–13: WSU’s Outdoor Program hosts a weekend Snake River rafting trip in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Participants must be capable of swimming in turbulent water. Registration available on Campus Recreation website. Cost is $110 for WSU students, $145 for faculty/staff, $180 for community. Register by August 8. Aug. 12: WSU women’s soccer exhibition game with Utah Valley University, 7 p.m. on the Wildcat Soccer Field. More info @ Weber State Sports website. Aug. 14: LEGO Robotics, 4:00 p.m. @ OV library in Huntsville. Use Lego WeDo to build & program a structure. Recommended for children in grades 1-6. To register, or for more info, call 801-337-2660. Aug. 14: Bingo Night, 6:30 p.m. @ 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. Prizes will be given. Aug. 14–16: WSU’s Center for Community Engaged Learning & Honors Program host Bowl-a-thon, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Monarch, 455 25th St., Ogden. The public is invited to create handmade ceramic bowls with the help of experienced potters. Bowls will be sold at a future event to raise money for WSU’s Weber Cares Pantry, which supports students experiencing food insecurity. Reserve a time to make a bowl on the Bowl-a-thon sign up form. Register to assist with the event on the Bowl-athon volunteer form. Aug. 16: Teen Scene: Young Writers’ Workshop, 6:00 p.m. @ OV library in Huntsville. Calling all young writers & aspiring authors! Learn more about the craft of creative writing & practice your art with other like-minded, creative individuals in a critique workshop setting. Recommended for teens ages 11 & up. Aug. 17: I Survived Camp, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. @ OV library in Huntsville. Learn the fundamental skills necessary for surviving on your own in the wilderness through activities & experiments! Recommended for children in grades 2-6. To register, or for more info, call 801-337-2660. Aug. 17: WSU’s Outdoor Program’s mountain bike dawn patrol, 6–9 a.m. on various local Ogden trails. Some prior mountain biking experience is required. Registration available on the Outdoor Program website. Cost: $10.50 for WSU students/faculty/staff, $15 for public. Register by Aug. 15. Aug. 17: WSU’s women’s soccer competes against Utah State University, 5 p.m. in Logan, Utah. More info @ Weber State Sports website. Aug. 23: Family Fun Night, 6:00 p.m. @ OV library in Huntsville. Have some fun with your family at the library! From crafts to games to art, join us for a different activity each month. Aug. 24-25: WSU’s Outdoor Program hosts Experience Weber, an overnight experience at Pineview Reservoir. New students are invited to make friends, enjoy Utah’s outdoors, and spend time with Weber State ambassadors. Registration, $40 at the Campus Recreation website. Aug. 25: WSU’s women’s volleyball competes against Utah Tech University, 12:30 p.m. in the Swenson Gym. More info @ Weber State Sports website. Aug. 25: WSU’s women’s volleyball competes against Manhattan College, 7:30 p.m. in the Swenson Gym. More info @ Weber State Sports website. Aug. 25 & 26: 40 wounded warriors, family support members & caregivers will come together to experience a multiday adaptive cycling event. The riders will begin at the West Bowery of Huntsville Park at 9:00 a.m. after being welcomed by Huntsville Town Mayor Richard Sorensen & greeted by Weber County Commissioners. They will ride counterclockwise around Pineview Reservoir & return to the start point in Huntsville Park. The public is invited to cheer on & encourage the riders along their route and bring a picnic lunch to eat with the Wounded Warriors. On Aug. 26, a second ride will take place in Ogden. See article on page 1. Aug. 26: WSU’s women’s volleyball competes against Saint Mary’s College, 3:30 p.m. in the Swenson Gym. More info @ Weber State Sports website. Aug. 28: Bingo Night, 6:30 p.m. @ 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. Prizes will be given. Aug. 28: Pokémon Club, 4:00 p.m. @ OV library in Huntsville. 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. Aug. 29: Novel Teens Book Discussion, 7:00 p.m. @ OV library in Huntsville. Limited free copies of the book will be available to those who register for this discussion. For more info or to register, call 801-337-2660. This month’s title: The Line Tender by Kate Allen Aug. 31: LEGO Robotics, 4:00 p.m. @ OV library in Huntsville. Use Lego WeDo to build & program a robotic structure. Recommended for children in grades 1-6. To register, or for more info, call 801-337-2660. Aug. 31: WSU’s women’s soccer competes in home opener against University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 12 p.m. on the Wildcat Soccer Field. More info @ Weber State Sports website. Aug. 31: WSU’s football competes against Central Washington University, 6 p.m. in Stewart Stadium. More info @ Weber State Sports website. Aug. 31: WSU’s women’s volleyball competes against Utah State University, 7 p.m. in Logan, Utah. More info @ Weber State Sports website. Sept. 8: Community Foundation of Ogden Valley’s (CFOV) free community celebration, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Sunnyfield Farm in Eden. Come take your chance in an old-fashioned cake walk or dunk your favorite valley celebrity in the dunk tank. Some activities will have a nominal charge, but many will be free. Listen to the homegrown, smooth stylings of Eden’s Yellow Rose, Visit cfov.net for more info. Oct. 6-8: The Northern Utah Trailfest (The Nut) hosted by Trails Foundation Northern Utah, the GOAL Foundation, and Weber County Parks & Recreation. The Northern Utah Trailfest is a fall celebration for all trail users! It’s a festival for outdoor enthusiasts & anyone who enjoys adventure & recreation. Runners, hikers, and mountain bikers—amateurs & seasoned athletes alike—will enjoy the challenge of the NUT Trail Run & Mountain Bike Race as they compete to complete the most course laps in 3, 6, or 9 hrs. Camp for the weekend or spend the day at North Fork Park as trail users of all ages & abilities come together to enjoy tasty food, live music & the Free Community Trailfest-ival at Cutler Flats Base Camp. Oct. 14: Eden Coffee Cocoa & Juicery market event, noon – 6:00 p.m., 2405 N. Highway 158 in Eden. 15 to 30 vendors and live music. Oct. 14: Wolf Creek Foundation 12th Annual Gala Benefit. For more info visit wolfcreekfoundation.com. Red Cross Offers Health & Safety Tips for Pets as Record-Breaking Heat Continues Across Utah As record high temperatures continue across the state, the American Red Cross of Utah wants to equip pet owners with the information they need to keep their animals safe. The organization is urging residents to take advantage of the free Red Cross Pet First Aid app for useful emergency advice. “As extreme heat is as dangerous for pets as for people, we want to empower owners with knowledge and user-friendly tools that can help protect beloved companions,” said Jeremiah Lafranca, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Utah Greater Salt Lake Chapter. “As temperatures soar, pets are vulnerable to heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses. It’s crucial for pet owners to understand the signs of distress and take immediate action.” Pet owners can download the Red Cross Pet First Aid app for veterinary advice and to have everyday pet emergency treatments at hand. The app features videos, quizzes, step-by-step advice on pet first aid, and emergency preparedness information. Download the free Red Cross Pet Emergency app available at smartphone app stores, by searching for American Red Cross, or by visiting redcross. org/apps. Heatstroke: A Common Problem - “Make sure to look for the warning signs of heatstroke in your dog or other pets when playing outside or going for a walk,” Lafranca said. “A good rule of thumb is if it feels too hot outside for you to engage in strenuous activity, then your pets are most likely feeling the heat even more intensely.” Know the signs of overheating in pets: • Panting frantically • Producing excess saliva • Bright red gums, tongue, or whites of eyes • Di昀케culty breathing • Lethargic or unable to get up The American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA) suggest limiting pet exercise on hot days, opting for walks in early morning or evening hours, having pets walk on grass to avoid burning paws, and ensuring they have access to shade and plenty of water. The AVMA also reminds owners to never leave animals in a hot car, even for a few minutes, estimating that hundreds of pets die each year from being left in parked vehicles. Pet First Aid Classes Available - The Red Cross Cat and Dog First Aid course is available online. It takes about 30 minutes to complete and includes: • How to determine a pet’s normal vital signs so that owners can notice irregularities • Step-by-step instructions and visual aids if a pet is choking, needs CPR, wounded or having a seizure • Information on preventive care, health, and pet well-being Sign up at redcross.org/take-a-class/firstaid/cat-dog-first-aid. About the American Red Cross - The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members, and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross. |