This listing is of events of interest to the community. Submit items by noon Fridays in order to run in the next week's issue. Phone: 801-629-5220. Fax: 801-629-5238. E-mail: community@standard.net.
Today
Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step support group, each Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hill Air Force Base Chapel Annex, Room 18-19. 801-682-6955.
Caregiver Support Group, 6-7 p.m., Hospice Care of Northern Utah, 2721 N. U.S. 89 No. 200, Pleasant View. Treat yourself to some respite from your caregiving responsibilities and enjoy the company of others who are also caring for loved ones. Please RSVP. Free. Call the office at 801-689-3049.
Grief Support Group coordinated by Applegate Hospice, 3 p.m., Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., Ogden. This group meets each Thursday. Free. For information call Juliann at 801-393-2760.
Kaysville Armed Forces Day Celebration, 11 a.m., Davis High School commons area, 325 S. Main St., Kaysville. Kaysville Parks and Recreation and Russon Brothers Mortuary will honor local veterans and servicemen and their spouses with a patriotic program and luncheon.
La Leche League of Box Elder County support group for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, 7 p.m., 435 W. 600 North, Tremonton. Mothers and babies welcome. 435-257-4650.
Mount Ogden Toastmasters Club No. 1614 welcomes new and former members. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m., at Village Inn, 1780 W. 5600 South, Roy. Contact Shirley Howard at 801-393-4836 or Richard Carr at 435-734-2300.
Ogden Garden Club, 7 p.m., Village Inn, 322 12th St., Ogden, Kevin Dickinson, agronomic sales and consulting, will speak on the following topics: international perspective on gardening and food production, elements required for plant growth, factors in the soil that affect fertility, managing nutrition of plants. For information, call David Cruz, 801-776-6330, or Club President Edith Delapp at 801-334-9929.
Stretch Your Bucks debt classes by Cottages of Hope, 2724 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden. Free to the public. For times of classes and information to enroll, call 801-393-4011.
The Weber 912 Project will host Tim Aalders as the guest speaker at 7 a.m. at Pleasant Valley Branch Library, 5568 S. Adams Ave., South Ogden. He is a local radio host on K-Talk AM 630 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information, visit www.Weber912Project.com or call Sylvia Salisbury at 801-399-4920.
Trout Unlimited Weber Basin Anglers meet at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Anglers Den, 5296 S. Freeway Park, Riverdale. If you are interested in joining Trout Unlimited, contact Dave at flyfishers08@yahoo.com or 801-628-7154.
Utah Homemakers Association, a nondenominational club to promote stable homes and satisfying family living, 10-11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 880 28th St., Ogden. Yearly fee, $12; nursery, $1/child. 801-745-2468.
Weight-loss support group (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 6:30 p.m., Hillside Senior Center, 5051 S. 2000 West, Roy. 801-392-2652. First visit free; $26 per year, includes monthly magazine, plus $3/month chapter fee.
Friday
Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step support group, weekly, 7 p.m., Hill Air Force Base Chapel Annex, Room 18-19. 801-682-6955.
American Legion Baker-Merrill Post 9 will conduct activities in honor of Veterans Day at two locations in Ogden: A riverside ceremony will be conducted at noon at the Ogden River Parkway immediately behind the Ogden rodeo arena next to Lorin Farr Park on Park Boulevard. At 2:30 p.m. we will dedicate our remodeled American Legion Post Home at 845 W. 24th St. Open to anyone who wants may attend. For questions, call Post Commander John Roods, 801-648-8648.
Ogden Historical Society will conduct a Gold Star Monuments rededication in remembrance of Veterans Day at 11 a.m., Ogden City Cemetery, 1875 Monroe Blvd.
La Leche League support meeting, noon, First United Methodist Church, 1339 W. 400 North, Marriott-Slaterville. For information, call Rachel at 801-689-2947.
WSU-GSBE Toastmaster Club No. 7156, 11:45 a.m., Wattis Building Room 218, 1218 University Way, Weber State University, Ogden. Through participation in Toastmasters, people learn to effectively speak, conduct meetings, manage, lead, delegate and motivate. Accepting new members. For information, call Shelly Bellflower at 801-626-8610 or Richard Carr at 435-734-2300.
Saturday
Al-Anon 12-step support groups meetings for friends and families of alcoholics are held daily throughout the area. For meeting times and locations, call 801-393-2311.
Beyond the Birth Parenting Class, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ogden Regional Medical Center's Women's & Children's Health Center, 5475 S. 500 East, Washington Terrace. $25 per couple. Registration required. 801-479-2600.
Defensive driving classes offered by Utah Safety Council, four-hour defensive driving courses for individuals in the Ogden area, 8 a.m.-noon, two Saturdays per month; 6-10 p.m., one Tuesday per month. Drivers may complete the course for a 50-point reduction from their driving record, once every three years. $40 per person, or $10 for those age 55. For information or to register, call the Utah Safety Council at 800-933-5943 or visit www.utahsafetycouncil.org.
Weber County Coffee Party meeting, 10 a.m.-noon, Grounds for Coffee (upstairs balcony), 111 Historic 25th St., Ogden. Anyone interested in a civil discussion on local, state or national issues is welcome to attend. For information, call Bernard at 801-866-5343.
Women for Sobriety, 10 a.m., St. John Center, 555 E. 5300 South, Building 2, Suite 6, South Ogden. A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions. Based on positive thinking, metaphysics, meditation, group dynamics and pursuit of health through nutrition. For information, call Sharon at 801-915-9046 or visit www.womenforsobriety.org.
Monday
AARP Driver Safety Class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Morgan Senior Center, 50 W. 100 North, Morgan. Call 801-845-4040 to register. Free for veterans and spouses. For others, the cost of the course is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. You can receive a discount on your auto insurance. For information about classes call Steve or Joy Jeffs, 801-782-4070.
Connections Support Group is offered for individuals who have mental illness (ages 14 years and older), each Monday (except holidays), 6:30 p.m., Weber Human Services, 237 26th St., Room E102, Ogden.This group offers support from those who understand.
Family-To-Family Support Group for family members (ages 14 years and older) of people who have mental illness, 6:30 p.m., Weber Human Services, 237 26th St., Room E102, Ogden. It offers support from those who understand. Call Gary Empey at 801-731-2583 with any questions.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Box Elder free classes and support groups, 7 p.m., 325 W. 1100 South, Brigham City. Call 435-237-1519 or 435-740-0645 for more information. Family support groups are an important resource for families who live with mental illness. Knowing that others have had the same experiences is a relief to families who have seldom spoken about mental illness to neighbors, friends and often not even to their relatives.
Twilight Toastmasters, 5:30 p.m., Ogden-Weber Applied Technology Campus, 918 W. 2nd St., Building 10A, Room BU-147. We are accepting new members. Toastmasters can help with public presentations or lessons, and creates leadership skills. Please contact Barry Arnold at barrya@arwengineers.com or Sonya Dermody at spiderwoman@comcast.net for more information and directions.
Weber State University Alumni Association Toastmasters Club is accepting new members. Club meetings are held each Monday at noon in the Alumni building on campus. Parking is available on the west side of the building. Contact Joyce at 801-626-7480 or Shirley at 801-393-4836 for information.
Tuesday
Cancer support group sponsored by McKay-Dee Hospital, noon-1 p.m., weekly, in education area of McKay-Dee Hospital, Room 2, 4401 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Free to the community. Free lunch. For more information, call 801-387-7400.
Clothing Swap, 6-7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 705 23rd St. Please bring your clean and gently used clothing and coats, gloves, mittens, etc., for all ages. If you bring 10 items, you may choose 10 different items, etc. Please contact Stephanie at stephfrogs@yahoo.com with any questions.
Davis County Youth of Promise, 4 p.m., Utah State University Botanical Center, 725 S. Sego Lily Drive, Kaysville. The group is looking for youths ages 14-18 who want to make a difference in their community. The organization builds leadership skills and provides opportunities to serve beyond your own neighborhood. Please contact Karlene Kidman at karlenelyc@msn.com or 801-546-2174 for more information.
Divorce Care recovery seminar and support group, weekly at 7 p.m., Christian Life Center, 2352 E. Hwy. 193, Layton. Different topics each week. For information, call Pam at 801-771-5433, ext. 510.
HIV rapid testing (finger stick) with results in 15 minutes, noon-5 p.m., Northern Utah Coalition, 536 24th St., Suite 2B, Ogden. Free. 801-393-4153. www.northernutahcoalition.com.
Mt. Ogden Rotary, noon, Prairie Schooner, 445 Park Blvd., Ogden. For questions regarding attending as a guest, call Mt. Ogden Rotary Club President, David Crim at 801-917-3663.
New Aces Bridge Group has practice sessions for all ages and skill levels, 6:30 p.m., 3560 Grant Ave., Ogden. For information, call 801-621-4300.
Soroptimists of Ogden monthly meeting at 6 p.m. The program will be a field trip to the Rape Crisis Center in Ogden, where we will see our donations at work. Call Sue Jensen at 801-688-1988 for information and to make a dinner reservation. Soroptimist International of Ogden has a mission to improve the lives of women and girls in our local community.
Weight-loss support group (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 7 p.m., Hillside Senior Center, 5051 S. 2000 West, Roy. 801-317-4351. First visit free; $26 per year, includes monthly magazine, plus $5 per month chapter fee.
Wednesday
Combined stroke and spinal-cord injury support group, 5 p.m., McKay-Dee Hospital's Education Center, 4401 Harrison Blvd., Ogden (go through patient tower and visitor entrance). 801-387-2281.
Davis County NAMI Connections support group, 7 p.m., IHC Bountiful Clinic, 390 N. Main, Bountiful. A free recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness; groups provide a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. Groups are confidential, and participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish. Open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. For information: jonathantking@yahoo.com or cbhotshot47@gmail.com.
Davis County NAMI Family Support Group, 7 p.m., 1st and 3rd Wednesday, IHC Clinic, 390 N. Main, Bountiful. Family members feel support and understanding as they share their experiences. Free. For more information: jonathantking@yahoo.com or cbhotshot47@gmail.com.
Golden Spike Gem & Mineral Society Meeting, 7 p.m., Wattis-Dumke Room, second floor, Union Station, 25th Street and Wall Avenue. A demonstration on wire-wrapping will be presented by three of our members. Guests are always welcome to our meetings. Join the club, enjoy the fun field trips and start a new rock hobby. Questions? 801-648-5060. e-mail:club@goldenspikegem.org at www.goldenspikegem.org.
Grief support group, 6-7:30 p.m., Leavitt's Mortuary Community Room, 836 36th St., Ogden. Free to public, open to everyone. 801-394-5556.
Hill Climbers Toastmaster Club No. 4846, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekly at Hill Air Force Base Building 1239, south conference room. Participants will learn to become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. Contact Craig Odekirk at 801-775-4136 or craigodekirk@hill.af.mil; or Frank Roskelley at 801-825-5300 or frank.roskelley@hotmail.com.
HIV/AIDS support group, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Northern Utah Coalition Inc., 536 24th St., Suite 2B, Ogden. Contact Sarah for information at 801-393-4153 or email nuc536@comcast.net.
Marine Corps League meeting, 7 p.m., Golden Corral Restaurant, 988 Washington Blvd., Ogden. All Marine veterans, active, reserve and FMF Corpsmen are invited to attend, and meets the third Wednesday each month. For information, call Ben Setter at 801-525-0147.
Methadone/Suboxone Family Outreach Support Group, 6-7 p.m., 1st and 3rd Wednesday, Discovery House, 523 W. Heritage Park Blvd., Layton. A group meeting for individuals receiving medication-assisted treatment for opiate dependence. Open forum for those seeking guidance to achieve and maintain sobriety over opiates. Open to friends and family. For information, call 801-525-9998.
Ostomy Support Group, 6 p.m., McKay-Dee Hospital (room behind the cafeteria), 4401 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Anyone who has been affected by an ostomy is encouraged to attend.
Overeaters Anonymous support group, 1 p.m., Layton Hills Baptist Church, 1332 N. Hill Field Road. The purpose of OA is to abstain from compulsive overeating and carry this message of recovery to those who suffer. There are no dues or fees for members. www.oautah.org.
Support group for survivors experiencing trauma issues related to rape or sexual assault, 6:15 p.m., Your Community Connection, 2261 Adams Ave., Room 210B, Ogden. Bilingual services available. Free, but registration is required; 801-689-1737.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 6 p.m., McKay-Dee Hospital, 4401 Harrison Blvd., Room 4 in the education wing. More information about TOPS is available from Karol Phipps 801-479-3125, or call 800-932-8677 or visit www.tops.org.
TOPS weight loss support group, 6:45 p.m. weekly, 5051 S. 2000 West, behind Roy Fire Station. Learn how to achieve a more healthy lifestyle. Men, women and children are welcomed as members. Membership is $26 annually with $4 per month local dues. For information, call Annette at 801-391-9998.
Weber/Ogden NAMI group free information meeting for the public, 7-8 p.m., the third Wednesday of each month at the Pleasant Valley County Library, 5568 Adams Ave., Ogden (across from Ogden Regional Medical Center).
Upcoming
Free Natural Holistic Healing classes at Crystal Cocoon, 5582 S. 1750 East, Ogden. Monday-Friday. For information regarding classes, call 801-476-8885.
Turkey bowl, 11:15, 12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., Nov. 19, Davis Lanes Bowling Alley, 1396 N. Main St., Layton. $3.50 per person. Lane reservations open on Oct. 24. (Telephone reservations accepted.) Win a holiday turkey or ham. Event includes one hour of bowling, shoe rental and chances to win prizes and giveaways. Reservations required. Payments must be paid to the Layton City Recreation Department no later than 5 p.m. Monday.
AARP Driver Safety Program free classroom course open to all veterans, regardless of age, in November. Any military personnel, active duty, retired, guard or reserve, are eligible. Spouses (including widows and widowers) are eligible to take the course, free, with a valid military spouse/widower identification. The following class in November is also open to seniors as well as veterans: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., with half hour lunch, Hillside Senior Center, 5051 S. 2000 West, Roy; call 801-773-0860 to register. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Washington Terrace Senior Center, 4601 S. 300 West, Washington Terrace; call 801-621-0161 to register. Cost for nonveterans is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. For information, call Steve or Joy Jeffs, 801-782-4070.
Holiday Lighting Ceremony, 6 p.m. Nov. 21, Layton High School Auditorium, 440 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton. Program includes performances from local school choirs and concludes with a countdown to turn on the lights display at Layton Commons Park. Free. The holiday display will be open daily from dusk to 11 p.m., Nov. 21-Jan. 1.
Gobble, Gobble - Celebrate Thanksgiving, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 23. Free for ONC members. $2 for children, $3 for seniors, $4 for adults. All ages welcome. Visit with the center's three resident turkeys, Tom, Tommy, and Thomas, and learn about these unique birds. Meet in the visitor center, Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. For information, call 801-621-7595.
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