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Show Page 14 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXX Issue VIII December 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. Thursdays: Home School Art Classes, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at Greenhaus Art Co in Huntsville starting Nov. 2. For more info or to register, visit mountainartsandmusic.org/kids-art-classes. 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 to 11:15 a.m. with Marijke at Valley Dance Studio (High Altitude Kids) 4786 E. 2600 N. $10 Drop-in Fee. $80 for a 10-class punch pass. $45 for a 5-class punch pass. Follow Marijke 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. Nov. 22 – 29: Student Art Show showcasing artwork from Snowcrest Jr. High students & Valley Elementary Art Club from November 22 to November 29 at Greenhaus Art Co in Huntsville. An open house will be held Nov. 25, noon – 4:00 p.m. See article on page 4. Nov. 26: Ogden’s Christmas Village opens at the city’s Municipal Garden Park. Free to visitors! The lights will be turned on after the Holiday Electric Light Parade at 5:30 p.m. on Washington Blvd. See article on page 5. Nov. 27: WSU’s men’s basketball vs. Navajo Technical University, 7:00 p.m., Dee Events Center. Free for WSU students, general admission starting at $12. Purchase tickets on the Weber State Ticket Office website. Nov. 27: 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. Nov. 27 & 28: The Eccles Art Center will receive works under 8”x8”x 8” from resident Utah artists for its Petite Impressions Competition & Exhibit, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. each day. Artists are limited to two entries. Fees: $10/entry. Register at ogden4arts.org. Nov. 28: Weber County public hearing regarding proposed increase to its property tax revenue, 6:00 p.m. @ the Weber Center Commission Chambers, 2380 Washington Blvd., Ogden. For more info regarding the tax increase, citizens may contact Weber County at 801-399-8400. Nov. 29: Family Fun Night: Paper Airplanes, 6:30 p.m. @ OV Library in Huntsville. November is National Aviation Month! Join us in making airplanes of all shapes & sizes. A friendly competition will follow! Nov. 29: Green Håus Art Co - Pottery Open Studio 12-4 p.m. Open use of wheels, tools and our complimentary Håusmade studio glazes. Independent work time for artists with adequate prior experience. Nov. 29: Green Håus Art Co - Fall Lantern Pottery Class 3-5 p.m. Learn pottery handbuilding techniques to create your own beautiful ceramic lanterns. Reserve your spot at greenhausartco. com or call 385-438-2783. Nov. 29: Green Håus Art Co - Pottery Wheel Basics 5-7:30 p.m. Learn the basics of wheel throwing so that you can begin creating your own beautiful pottery collections. This class will include a demonstration and instruction on wedging, centering, and throwing a cylinder. Reserve your spot at greenhausartco. com or call 385-438-2783. Nov. 29: WSU Sustainability hosts a free item swap, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballroom C, free. Shop items ranging from clothing & accessories to games & houseware. Donations will be accepted Nov. 28, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballroom C. More info available on WSU’s Sustainability website. Nov. 29: WSU’s College of Social & Behavioral Sciences & Weber County Library host the World on the Move lecture series discussing foreign policy, refugees, and immigration, 7 p.m. at Weber County Library’s Southwest Branch, 2039 W. 4000 S., Roy. Free. Hear from WSU political science assistant professor Janicke Stramer-Smith, WSU political science professor Stephanie Wolfe, and WSU economics instructor Jennifer Gnagey. More info available on the Dept. of Sociology & Anthropology website. Nov. 30: WSU’s College of Social & Behavioral Sciences and the Weber County Library host the World on the Move lecture series discussing early modern human migration, 7 p.m. in Lindquist Hall Room 280, free. Hear from WSU anthropology assistant professor Joanna Gautney. Nov. 30: Green Håus Art Co - Pottery Wheel Basics Class 1-3:30 p.m. Learn the basics of wheel throwing so that you can begin creating your own beautiful pottery collections. This class will include a demonstration and instruction on wedging, centering, and throwing a cylinder. Reserve your spot at greenhausartco.com or call 385-438-2783. Nov. 30: Green Håus Art Co Pottery Open Studio 4-8 p.m. Open use of wheels, tools and our complimentary Håusmade studio glazes. Independent work time for artists with adequate prior experience. Nov. 30: Lego Party, 7:00 p.m. @ OV Library in Huntsville. Show off your Lego building skills! Use available Legos to create a masterpiece! Nov. 30: Ogden Nature Center members only Holiday Open House, Artisan Market, & Fresh Evergreen Swag Sale. Members have 1st chance to purchase fresh evergreen swags & get first pick of gift shop items, including Mr. Bird seed gifts. While shopping, enjoy festive holiday nosh & drinks. Become an ONC mem- ber at ogdennaturecenter.org/join-give/become-a-member. Dec. 1: Beginning Dec. 1, holiday lights & decorations on display with two competitive exhibits: Modern Abstract & Petite Impressions @ Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden. Join us for an evening of holiday shopping & reception, 5 to 8 p.m. Displays remain on exhibit thru Dec. 30. Center will be closed Dec. 25. Regular gallery hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission to the galleries is complimentary. Donations welcome. Dec. 1 & 2: Ogden Nature Center Holiday Open House, Artisan Market, & Fresh Evergreen Swag Sale. Friday, Dec. 1, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission for all. The elves have been busy! Shop for new treasures in the Nest Gift Shop, hand-crafted items from local artists, and an old-fashioned bake sale. Other fun includes a make-and-take nature craft for children, complimentary gift wrapping, & hot drinks. While you are at the Nature Center, explore the wintery trails & spot winter birds. Dec. 1 – 3: Ballet West’s The Nutcracker, WSU Browning Center. For tickets, visit onstageogden.org or call 801-399-9214. Dec. 3: First Day of Advent Dec. 4: Tech Lab: Hour of Code @ OV library in Huntsville. Celebrate Computer Science Education Week by exploring different ways to code in this special one-hour program. Recommended for children ages 7-12. For more information or to register, call 801-337-2660. Dec. 5: Weber County Commission Meeting to hear proposal to add the proposed Eden Crossing development to New Town Eden’s form-base plan. 5:00 p.m. at the Weber Center in Ogden at 2380 Washington Blvd. Commission Chambers on first, ground floor inside the front doors. Dec. 5: OV library Book Discussion, 7:00 p.m. This month’s title: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. Dec. 7: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Dec. 7: Teen Scene: Dungeons & Dragons Club @ the OV library in Huntsville, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. All skill levels are invited to play this classic tabletop roleplaying game. Dec. 8: A Seniors Create! class for those 55+ @ Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, 11:00 a.m. - noon. Students will paint a mini watercolor of a holiday gnome & tree. Tuition: $10. Pre-registration is requested @ ogden4arts.org or 801-3926935. Dec. 9: Ogden Valley community creche (nativity scene) event, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., at Eden’s Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint building (2900 N. Highway 162). The inside event will host a variety of displayed nativity scenes collected from the community. Volunteers are still needed. Sign up at volunteersignup.org/D7RDK. If you have questions, call Taffee Anhder @ 719-338-4858. Dec. 9: Ogden Valley artists participate in a Holiday Faire at Huntsville’s Greenhaus Art Co from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Come support local artists by purchasing your last-minute holiday gifts. Live music throughout the day, pictures with Santa (for all 4-leggeds & 2-leggeds) & light snacks. There’ll be something for everyone! If you are an artist interested in participating, contact us @ mountainartsandmusic.org/contact-us. Dec. 9: Join Santa & friends @ the Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden for Family Holiday Traditions, 3 to 6 p.m. View the holiday decoration, snap a picture with Santa, enjoy light refreshments & shop the Carriage House Sales Gallery. Family donation (must include at least one adult), $20. Pre-register at ogden4arts.org. Dec. 9: Rainbow Gardens Book Signing Event, Dear Kiss by Margaret Bagley, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. See article on page 5. Dec. 10: Human Rights Day Dec. 10 & 11: Chordettes’ Christmas concerts at the Hearthside in Eden. Free! Two concerts will be held on December 10: one at 5:00 p.m. and another at 7:00 p.m. On December 11, the performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. Everyone, of any age, is invited. Dec. 11: Bingo Night @ 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. Dec. 11 – Dec. 15: The Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden will receive the artwork of Northern Utah High School Seniors, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Late entries will not be accepted. Students are limited to 2 entries. For more info visit ogden4arts.org/events/competitions/northern-utah-high-schoolart-competition-registration.html. Dec. 12: Join photographer Bruce Frandsen for Photo Fun: Christmas Light, Night Lights & Shooting in the Dark @ Eccles Art Center, Ogden, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Tuition $25. Preregister @ ogden4arts.org or 801-392-6935. Dec. 12: Here Comes Santa Claus w/Utah Symphony, WSU Browning Center. Dec. 15: A daytime Seniors Create! class for those 55+ @ Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, 11:00 a.m. noon. Students will invite the sun in while creating a Chilhuly inspired sun catcher or ornament. Tuition $10. Pre-registration requested at ogden4arts.org or 801-392-6935. Dec. 16: Create Waterless Snow Globes @ the OV library in Huntsville, 2:00 p.m. Create your own miniature winter landscape to take home! For more info or to register, call 801-3372660. Dec. 18: Novel Teens Book Discussion @ the OV library in Huntsville, 7:00 p.m. Limited free copies of the book available to those who register for this discussion. For more info or to register, call 801-337-2660. This month’s title: Nimona by Nd Stevenson. Dec. 18: Pokémon Club @ the OV library in Huntsville, 4:00 p.m. Pokémon fans unite! Bring your cards or games to this monthly club & learn how to play the original card game, complete a craft & discuss all things Pokémon. Recommended for children in grades 1-6. Dec. 20: Teen Scene: Young Writers’ Workshop @ the OV library in Huntsville, 6:00 p.m. 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. Dec. 21: Sugar Cube Igloo Build, 6:30 p.m. @ the OV library in Huntsville. Get the facts on real-life igloos & how they keep people warm. Then, put your design skills to the test by building the ultimate sugar cube igloo. Dec. 23: Weber County’s main library in Ogden will host their annual Winter Fest event, noon to 3:00 p.m. Free music, food, stories, and fun! See article on page 4. Dec. 26-28: Artist/Naturalist Susan Snyder presents a STEAM punks Winter Art Camp for children ages 7 - 12 years old @ Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, 9:30 a.m. - noon. Space is limited. Supplies provided. Tuition: $75. Pre-register your child by Dec. 20. Registration available at ogden4arts.org or 801-392-6935. Dec. 27: Indoor Snowball Fight, 6:30 p.m. @ the OV library in Huntsville. Enjoy the fun of a snowball fight without getting cold or wet! Make your own set of everlasting snowballs & then have an indoor snowball fight with other families. All materials provided. Registration required. Dec. 28: Teen Scene: New Year Time Capsules, 6:30 p.m. @ the OV library in Huntsville. Create a time capsule with hopes & wishes for the new year to be opened December 31, 2024! For more info or to register, call 801-337-2660. To place your scheduled event in the Calendar of Events, call Shanna Francis 801-745-2688 or Jeannie Wendell 801-745-2879 |