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Show Page 14 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXX Issue IV October 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. Mondays: High Low/Surge Combo Class, 10:00–11:00 a.m. with Heidi & Caralee at Valley Dance Studio (High Altitude Kids), 4786 E. 2600 N. First class is free. $7 drop-in or $50 for a 10-class punch pass. Updates on Instagram @group.fit.caralee and @fitness.fun.with.heidi. For more info call Valley Dance Studios at 801-696-9955. 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: High Fitness, 7:30-8:30 p.m. with Sarah & Ashley at Valley Dance Studio (High Altitude Kids) 4786 E. 2600 N. First class is free. $7 drop-in or $50 for a 10-class punch pass. Updates on Instagram @highfitnessedengirls. For more info call Valley Dance Studios at 801-696-9955. 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: Turn Up Dance Fitness, 8:00-9:00 p.m. with Jessica at Valley Dance Studio (High Altitude Kids) 4786 E. 2600 N. First Class is Free. $6 Drop-in or $50 for a 10-class punch pass. Updates on Instagram @dancefitnessjess. For more info call Valley Dance Studios at 801-696-9955. 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. Hold until next year 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. Fridays: Yoga, 10:15-11:15 a.m. with Maryke at Valley Dance Studio (High Altitude Kids) 4786 E. 2600 N. First Class is free. $10 Drop-in Fee. $80 for a 10-class punch pass. $45 for a 5-class punch pass. Follow Maryke Neerings on Facebook for updates. For more info call Valley Dance Studios at 801-696-9955. 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. Saturdays: High Fitness, 8:00-9:00 a.m. with Sarah & Ashley at Valley Dance Studio (High Altitude Kids) 4786 E. 2600 N. First class is free. $7 drop-in or $50 for a 10-class punch pass. Updates on Instagram @highfitnessedengirls. For more info call Valley Dance Studios at 801-696-9955. Sundays: Breakfast @ American Legion Post 129, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Open to the general public, 604 S. 7800 E., Huntsville. Sept. 23: Mystery Solvers @ Ogden Nature Center, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Solve riddles & puzzles to collect stamps hidden around the nature center. Use these to solve one final mystery & obtain a small reward at the Visitor’s Center. For more info, visit the Ogden Nature Center’s website or call 801621-7595. Sept. 23: Weber Reads Film Series at the OV library in Huntsville. Tecumseh’s Vision, 2:00 p.m. American Experience, the acclaimed PBS series, presents We Shall Remain: America Through Native Eyes. This five-part documentary tells the story of pivotal moments in U.S. history spanning almost 400 years from the Native American perspective. Bi-weekly screenings thru November will feature a different installment of the fivepart series. Sept. 23: Autumnal Equinox Sept. 23: BYU World of DanceSaturday, WSU Browning Center. Sept. 23: WSU volleyball vs. Sacramento State, 2 p.m., Swenson Gym, free for WSU students, general admission starting at $5. Purchase tickets on the WSU ticket office website. Sept. 23: WSU football vs. Montana State University, 6 p.m., Stewart Stadium, free for WSU students, general admission starting at $11. Purchase tickets on the WSU ticket office website. Sept. 24: WSU soccer vs. Eastern Washington University, 1 p.m., Wildcat Soccer Field, free for WSU students, general admission starting at $5. Purchase tickets on the WSU ticket office website. Sept. 24: Yom Kippur Begins at Sundown Sept. 25: Bingo Night, 6:30 p.m. @ 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. Sept. 25: Pokémon Club, 4:00 p.m. @ the OV 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. Sept. 25: WSU’s Outdoor Program’s Ogden Weekly Climbing Night, 5:30 p.m. to sunset at the 9th Street Crag, $5. WSU students, faculty & staff are invited to connect with other climbers & receive climbing instruction from Outdoor Program staff members. Beginner to intermediate climbers welcome. Register on the Campus Recreation website by 10 a.m. Sept. 25. Sept. 26: OV Planning Commission will hold its regularly slated planning commission meeting at the OV branch library, 131 S. 7400 E., Huntsville. Pre-meeting at 4:30; regular commission meeting 5:00 p.m. followed by an Eden area sewer infrastructure & general plan implementation presentation & open house. The public is invited to all meetings. For more info contact the county planning office, 801-399-8374. Sept. 26: WSU’s Office of Admissions hosts a Purple Carpet event for concurrent enrollment students, 6–8 p.m. in Shepherd Union Ballroom A, free. Concurrent enrollment students & their families are invited to explore campus on a guided tour & learn about WSU’s degrees, programs & services. Register on the Office of Admissions website by Sept. 25. Sept. 28: WSU’s Goddard School of Business & Economics Ralph Nye Lecture Series featuring Courtney Clark, vice president for Zions Bank, 12–1:15 p.m. on campus in the Wattis Business Bldg., Room 206, free. More info available on the lecture series website. Sept. 28: WSU volleyball vs. University of Idaho, 6 p.m., Swenson Gym, free for WSU students, general admission starting at $5. Purchase tickets on the Weber State Ticket Office website. Sept. 30: WSU volleyball vs. Eastern Washington University, 6 p.m., Swenson Gym, free for WSU students, general admission starting at $5. Purchase tickets on the Weber State Ticket Office website. Sept. 27: Family Fun Night: Book Tasting, 6:30 p.m. @ the OV library in Huntsville. Find your next read at this month’s Family Fun Night! Sample a variety of books at our Book Tasting and take some to go. Sept. 27: Gabriel Royal, The Monarch Sept. 28: Weber County Library Weber Reads Program, 6:30 p.m. at the OV branch library. Coyote Steals fire – Shoshone Art. Learn about the Northwestern Shoshone people through watercolor landscape art. Sept. 28: Utah State University Blue Plate series from the Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Research Center’s support for studies on prevention, progression & caregiving. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Gallivan Hall in downtown SLC. Join the discussion led by Beth Fauth after a 30-minute presentation. Live Q&A and free lunch for all attendees. RSVP at https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/ jfe/form/SV_d42sJhsn7Rtv2fA. Sept. 28: WSU’s Goddard School of Business & Economics hosts the Ralph Nye Lecture Series featuring Courtney Clark, VP for Zions Bank, 12–1:15 p.m. in the Wattis Business Bldg., Room 206, free. More info on the lecture series website. Sept. 28: WSU volleyball vs. University of Idaho, 6 p.m., Swenson Gym, free for WSU students, general admission starting at $5. Purchase tickets on the WSU ticket office website. Sept. 30: WSU volleyball vs. Eastern Washington University, 6 p.m., Swenson Gym, free for WSU students, general admission starting at $5. Purchase tickets on the WSU ticket office website. Sept. 30: The Gray Cliff Lodge’s last day in business before closing their doors! Thank you for your years of great service! We will miss you! Oct. 1-31: Come sample Ogden’s favorite res- taurants with Ogden Eats. See ad on page 11. Oct. 3: Weber Communities That Care (CTC) hosts awardwinning artist & activist Alex Boye who blends speaking & singing to share his message of reliance, strength & hope. Weber High School, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Before the program, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., mental health awareness booths & food trucks will be on hand in the school’s east parking lot. See page 13 for more info. Oct. 3: Weber Reads adult book discussion. This month’s title: A Tale of Archaeological Plunder & obsession by Craig Childs, 7:00 p.m. at the OV library in Huntsville. Oct. 4: Zions Bank 150-Year Community Celebration at its Eden branch from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Clients & community members are invited to drop by, 2487 N. Highway 158 in Eden, for complimentary refreshments, prizes & the opportunity to visit with other members of our community. See article on page 5. Oct. 4: In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis, St. Florence Catholic Church in Huntsville will hold a blessing of the animals at 6:00 p.m. at Huntsville’s St. Florence Catholic Church’s parking lot. Father Joshua Santos or Fr. Victor Alvarado-Renderos will officiate. See article on page 5. Oct. 5: Ogden Valley Parks Service Open House, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Eden Park Community Center. Come & see the new Liberty Park Master Plan, which will double the amount of existing park land. JUB Engineering will be on hand with display boards of the proposed additions & to answer questions. The OVPSA board looks forward to hearing from Valley residents who would like to share their input. See article on page 1. Oct. 5: World Teachers’ Day Oct. 5: Teen Scene: Dungeons & Dragons Club, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the OV library in Huntsville. All skill levels are invited to play this classic tabletop roleplaying game. Oct. 6: Weber State University’s Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery brings a new collaborative exhibition to the Dumke Arts Plaza featuring dance, film & photography. Exhibit runs thru April 30, 2024, with live performances Oct. 6 & Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the plaza, 445 25th St., Ogden. Performances are free & open to the public. 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. 7: Snowcrest PTO Announces 2023 Carwash Fundraiser at Washworks Car Wash & Laundromat, 2612 Valley Junction Dr. in Eden. Cost is $15. See article on page 5. Oct. 7: Weber Reads Film Series at the OV library in Huntsville, 2:00 p.m. Trail of Tears American Experience, the acclaimed PBS series, presents We Shall Remain: America Through Native Eyes. The five-part documentary tells the story of pivotal moments in U.S. history spanning almost 400 years from the Native American perspective. Join us for bi-weekly screenings thru Nov.; each installment of the five-part series will feature a different film. Oct. 7: Weber County Heritage Foundation’s annual cemetery tour! Spend a crisp fall evening exploring Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd., in S. Ogden. Meet spirited residents (our talented historical reenactors) of Weber County’s past who return to life for this one special night only! Tickets online now for $15, or at the gate for $20 each. All ages are welcome, webercountyheritagefoundation.com/cemetery-tour-2023. See article on page 5. Oct. 9: Excellence in the Community concert event at Peery’s Egyptian Theater, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Seating on a first-come-first-served basis. Eden’s Yellow Rose will be performing, along with Ophir Creek. See article on page 5. Oct. 9: Bingo Night at the OV library in Huntsville, 6:30 p.m. 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. Oct. 9: Columbus Day observed. Oct. 10: Great Reads for Kids, 7:00 p.m. at the OV library. Join us for a fun discussion & activities. For more info/to register, call 801-337-2660. Recommended for children in grades 3-6. This month’s title: The Ghoul of Windydown Vale by Jake Burt. Oct. 11: Solar Eclipse Celebration with NASA Ambassador Jen Jones, 6:00 p.m. at the OV library in Huntsville. Come learn about the upcoming eclipse from NASA Ambassador Jen Jones & get a pair of eclipse glasses to take home! Oct. 12: Beginner Tech Lab, 4:00 p.m. at the OV library in Huntsville. Explore engineering & coding. Recommended for children ages 7-12. For more info/to register, call 801-337-2660. Oct. 12: Twisted Pine, The Monarch 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: Solar Eclipse Viewing Party! 10:00 -11:00 a.m. at the OV library in Huntsville. Bring your eclipse glasses & join us at the library for an eclipse viewing party and activities for the family! Oct. 14: CFOV blood drive, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Eden Park community room at the bowery. See article on page 1. Oct. 14: St. Paul Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar. Boutique vendors, craft vendors & food trucks. Donations accepted, cash or check. Proceeds go to parochial scholarship fund. 3329 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Oct. 14: Wolf Creek Foundation 12th Annual Gala Benefit. For more info visit wolfcreekfoundation.com. Oct. 16: Novel Teens Book Discussion, 7:00 p.m. at the OV library. Limited free copies of the book available to those who register for this discussion. For more info/to register, call 801337-2660. This month’s title: Doll Bones by Holly Black. Oct. 16: Intermediate Tech Lab, 4:00 p.m. at the OV library in Huntsville. Explore engineering & coding. Recommended for children ages 11-18. For more info/to register, call 801-337-2660. Oct. 18: Teen Scene: Young Writers’ Workshop, 6:00 p.m. at the OV library in Huntsville. Calling all young writers & 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 & up. Oct. 20, 21 & 27, 28: Huntsville’s Haunted House Event! 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Fun for little kids & adults! Added day events by request and kid-friendly haunt each day! See article on page 5. Oct. 20: Puddles Pity Party, Egyptian Theater Oct. 21: Weber Reads Film Series: We Shall Remain, 2:00 p.m. | Geronimo American Experience, the acclaimed PBS series, presents We Shall Remain: America Through Native Eyes. The five-part documentary tells the story of pivotal moments in U.S. history spanning almost 400 years from the Native American perspective. Join us for bi-weekly screenings thru Nov. Each installment of the five-part series will feature a different film. To place your scheduled event in the Calendar of Events, call Shanna Francis 801-745-2688 or Jeannie Wendell 801-745-2879 |