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Show Page 4 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXX Issue VI November 1, 2023 November Fun @ the Ogden Valley Branch Library Monty Python’s Spamalot Meets the Thankful Tree – to rest in Georgetown cemetery. Newspapers Nov. 1-30 - Help us report that a grief-stricken Lincoln returns, Multiverse Meets a Comic Book at OPPA fill our Thankful Tree! alone, to the crypt several times to hold his OPPA!’s production of Monty Python’s Spamalot opened October 27. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python’s Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful showgirls? The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail and “always look on the bright side of life.” Under the direction of Ashley Ramsey, the creative team has taken a new approach to the classic show. Think comic book meets multiverse meets Monty Python. With characters “lovingly ripped off” from classic comics and heroes, this telling of the story is sure to please all audience members. “In thinking about this show, I had a realization that these well-known characters lend themselves to other well-known characters,” says Ashley Ramsey, Director of Spamalot. “So, with the help of an imaginative and creative production team, we set out to place this story in a comic book, telling this story with new connections and observations about how the multiverse of heroes can exist outside of the movies and come to life on our stage. The cast and crew of this show have done something magical and if this show was a comic book, it would be a real page turner for sure!” Spamalot - Playing October 27 – November 11 at On Pitch Performing Arts, 587 N Main St. in Layton. Reserved seating: $12.50 $17.50. Theatre Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available through our website onpitchperformingarts.com/ or by calling the box office at 385-209-1557. Production Highlights Directed by Ashley Ramsey Musical Direction, Elinor Blankenship Set & Costume Design, Brandon Stau昀昀er Prop Design, Dan Tate Stage Management & Lighting Design, Laura Crossett Sound Design, Josh Rice A special thank you to Intermountain Healthcare Layton, George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation, First Community Bank, and Utah Division of Arts and Museums for their sponsorships and continued support. About On Pitch Performing Arts was established in 2016, a 501c(3) nonprofit to educate, entertain, and inspire children, adults, and audiences with theatrical productions that range from musicals, plays, and new works. We train and support the next generation of theatre artists; provide arts education programs that promote life-long learning; and celebrate the power of theatre to bring together the community. Give Thanks with Every Step: Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk Coming Up! The sixteenth annual “Give Thanks with Every Step” Charity Run/Walk will be held Thanksgiving Day, November 23 at 8:30 a.m. The run begins at 2900 N. Highway 162, Eden, in the parking lot of the Eden/Liberty Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church located across from Snowcrest Jr. High School. No need to pre-register; just come and have some fun! There are two options for race distance: 5K (3.1 miles) or 1.5 miles. The entry fee for the run/walk is a grocery bag of canned or boxed commercial food, or a monetary donation to benefit two local Ogden charities: Weber School District Teen Center Utah Youth Shelters or the Bishops Storehouse. Each year participants have generously filled trucks or trailers with donations. If you can’t participate by walking or running, please consider coming by with a donation. Donations will be accepted between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. at the starting line. Everyone is welcome at this annual event that has become a tradition for many in the Valley. Bring your family, neighbors, friends, children (including those in strollers), and/or pets on leashes. Spectators and cheerleaders are also welcome. Anyone can run, walk, or even roll a 5K or 1.5 mile in one hour or less, so come on out! Before sitting down to this year’s traditional November feast, please take time to give thanks by getting some healthy exercise and fresh air at this festive, non-competitive event and by donating to those who are less fortunate. For more information, please call Alisa Dunn at 801-824-5287 or Sue Fuller at 801791-8347. Rain or shine, snow or ice, the run/walk will happen! Choose a leaf and write what you’re thankful for, and watch our tree fill up throughout the month. Then grab a kit to make your own thankful tree at home. 2023 Reading Challenge! Keep your reading list going strong by joining 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! 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 more information, contact the Ogden Valley Branch at 801-337-2660. Youth Game Club – Tues., 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 – Weds., 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. For more information, please call 801-337-2660. STEAM Club – Weds., 2:30 p.m. Activities exploring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics) for youth in grades K-6th. Younger siblings must be supervised by a caregiver. STEAM Take Home Kits – Ongoing Pick up a kit at the library to explore at home: science, technology, engineering, art, or mathematics! 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 years & 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. Native American Heritage Celebration – Wed., Nov. 1, 2:30 p.m. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with this special session of STEAM Club. Learn about traditional dance, music, and the art of basket weaving! Teen Scene: Dungeons & Dragons Club – Thur., Nov. 2, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. All skill levels are invited to play this classic tabletop roleplaying game. Weber Reads Film Series: We Shall Remain - Sat, Nov. 4, 2:00 p.m. | Wounded Knee 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 biweekly screenings through November; each installment of the five-part series will feature a different film. Beginner Tech Lab – Mon., Nov. 6, 4:00 p.m. Explore engineering and coding. Recommended for children ages 7-12. For more information or to register, please call 801-337-2660. Book Discussion Tues., Nov. 7, 7:00 p.m. This month’s title: Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders. February 1862. The Civil War is less than one year old. The fighting has begun in earnest, and the nation has begun to realize it is in for a long, bloody struggle. Meanwhile, President Lincoln’s beloved elevenyear-old son, Willie, lies upstairs in the White House, gravely ill. In a matter of days, despite predictions of a recovery, Willie dies and is laid boy’s body. From that seed of historical truth comes an unforgettable story of familial love and loss.…Willie Lincoln finds himself in a strange purgatory where ghosts mingle, gripe, commiserate, quarrel, and enact bizarre acts of penance. Within this transitional state—called, in the Tibetan tradition, the bardo—a monumental struggle erupts over young Willie’s soul. Teen Scene: Clay Modeling – Thur., Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of clay modeling and practice the art by making your own sculpture. Bingo Night – Mon., Nov. 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. Great Reads for Kids – Tues., Nov. 14, 7:00 p.m. Join us for a fun discussion and activities. For more information or to register, call 801-337-2660. Recommended for children in grades 3-6. This month’s title: Healer of the Water Monster by Brian Young. Nathan is set to visit his grandma Nali at her home on the Navajo reservation. While he enjoys visiting with Nali, he knows the summer on the reservation will be quiet and uneventful. Suddenly, two things happen that will change the course of Nathan’s summer—His uncle Jet arrives, bringing with him a myriad of problems, and Nathan meets someone extraordinary: a Water Monster, or a Navajo Holy Being. Before the summer is our, Nathan determines to save both his uncle Jet and the Water Monster... but can he do it? Teen Scene: Young Writers’ Workshop – Wed., Nov. 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. Beginner Tech Lab – Thurs., Nov. 16, 4:00 p.m. Explore engineering and coding. Recommended for children ages 7-12. For more information or to register, please call 801-337-2660. Weber Reads: Diné-inspired Rug Weaving – Thurs., Nov. 16, 7:00 p.m. Learn about the Diné (Navajo) tradition of rug weaving and make your own mini rug to take home. Registration required. Novel Teens Book Discussion – Mon., Nov. 20, 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: Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac. Until now, Cal thought he knew who he was. After losing their farm in the Great Depression, Cal and his father spend their days riding the rails, traveling wherever they like. Suddenly, all that begins to change. Cal’s father must travel to Washington, D.C. with fellow Veterans to march for their government checks—and Cal can’t tag along this time. Instead, Cal’s father reveals he is actually a Creek Indian and is sending him to live on the reservation until he returns. Alone and confused, Cal must learn what it means to be Creek, and create for himself a new life and identity different from the one he’s always known. Pokémon Club – Mon., Nov. 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. Family Fun Night: Paper Airplanes – Wed., Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m. November is National Aviation Month! Join us in making airplanes of all shapes and sizes. A friendly competition will follow! Lego Party – Thurs., Nov. 30, 7:00 p.m. Show off your Lego building skills! Use available Legos to create a masterpiece! Library Hours Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday (Sep-May) 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |