Community calendar

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: 801-625-4258. Fax: 801-629-4299. 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.

Ask a Foster Parent Night, learn more about foster care from someone who knows, 6-7:30 p.m., June 14, at Utah Foster Care Foundation, 3340 Harrison Blvd. Suite 200, Ogden.

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.

Identity Theft seminar, 7 p.m., St. James Social Hall, 495 N. Harrison, Ogden. Attend a free seminar to learn from an expert on what you can do with confidence that you, your family and friends will be protected. For information call 801-726-8657.

La Leche League of Box Elder County support group for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, 7 p.m., 435 W. 600 North, Tremonton. Services available include lending library and 24-hour phone help. Mothers and babies welcome. 435-257-4650.

Mount Ogden Toastmasters Club No. 1614 welcomes new and former members. Meetings are held the second and fourth Thursday 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., Ogden Village Inn, 322 12th Street, Ogden. This meeting will feature Jackie Heater and Carlie Brewer, owners of Lavenderhill. All are welcome to attend. For information contact David Cruz, 801-776-6330 or Club President Edith Delapp at 801-334-9929.

Overeaters Anonymous support group, 7 p.m., McKay-Dee Hospital Center, Education Center, Classroom 4, 4401 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. For other meetings in area call 801-479-8130.

PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meet the 2nd Thursday of each month in the board room of the Weber County library. Parents and siblings meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and is a support group for siblings, family, and parents of GLBT individuals. Our general membership meetings are held from 6:30-8 p.m. For information visit Ogdenpflag.org or contact Debbie at 801-782-5009.

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.

Trout Unlimited Weber Basin Anglers meet at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Anglers Den, 5296 S. Freeway Park, Riverdale. 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 Street, Ogden. Yearly fee, $12; nursery, $1/child. 801-745-2468.

Weight-loss support group Thursday meeting (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 6:30 p.m., Hillside Senior Center, 5051 S. 2000 West, Roy. 801- 392-2652. First visit free; $28 per year, includes monthly magazine, plus $4/month chapter fee.

Friday

Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step support group, each Friday, 7 p.m., Hill Air Force Base Chapel Annex, Room 18-19. 801-682-6955.

La Leche League support meeting, 12 noon, First United Methodist Church, 1339 W. 400 North, Marriott-Slaterville. For information call Rachel at 801-689-2947.

Ogden Dining Out Meetup, 6:30 p.m., La Ferrovia Ristorante, Ogden. Meet people interested in dining out; all are welcome. For information or to RSVP http://www.meetup.com/OgdenDiningOut/

WSU-GSBE Toastmaster Club No. 7156, 11:45 a.m., Wattis Building Room 218, 1218 University Way, Weber State University, Ogden. 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, 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 Utah driving record, once every three years. $40 per person, or $10 for those age 55 and over who are seeking a reduction in their insurance rate. For information or to register contact the Utah Safety Council at 800-933-5943 or visit www.utahsafetycouncil.org.

Monday

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 Street, 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 Street, room E102, Ogden. It offers support from those who understand. Call Gary Empey at 801-731-2583 with any questions.

Journey of Hope Support Group for parents and families who have a loved one suffering from addiction. We meet each Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Action Recovery, 1708 E. 5550 South, no. 23, South Ogden. For questions or more information, contact us at:ideaswap2@hotmail.com.

Twilight Toastmasters, 5:30 p.m., Ogden-Weber Applied Technology Campus, 918 W. 2nd Street, Building 10A, room BU-147. Contact Barry Arnold at barrya@arwengineers.com or Sonya Dermody at spiderwoman@comcast.net for information and directions.

Weber State University Alumni Association Toastmasters 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

Davis County Youth of Promise, 4 p.m., Utah State University Botanical Center, 725 S. Sego Lily Drive, Kaysville. The group is looking for youth ages 14-18 who want to make a difference in their community. Contact Karlene Kidman at karlenelyc@msn.com or call at 801-546-2174 for more information.

Divorce Care recovery seminar and support group, each Tuesday at 7 p.m., Christian Life Center, 2352 E. Hwy. 193, Layton. Different topics each week. For information contact Pam at 801-771-5433, ext. 510.

Grief Recovery Support Group weekly meetings, 4 p.m., Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 5560 S. 2300 West, Roy through June 26. For information contact Mary Kartak, bereavement social worker with VistaCare Hospice, at 801-475-5300.

HIV rapid testing (finger stick) with results in 15 minutes, noon-5 p.m., Northern Utah Coalition, 536 24th Street, Suite 2B, Ogden. Free. 801-393-4153. www.northernutahcoalition.com.

"I Express" Toastmasters Club meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 4:15 p.m., at Village Inn Restaurant, 322 12th Street, Ogden. For information call Heli at 801-773-2065 or Renee at 801-394-2726.

Mt. Ogden Rotary, noon, Prairie Schooner, 445 Park Blvd., Ogden. For questions regarding attending as a guest, contact 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.

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

Bereavement Education Group offered by Intermountain Homecare for adults who have lost a loved one, meets noon-1 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at Intermountain Homecare, 3776 Wall Ave., Ogden. Free. Classes run in 8-week session; reservations are appreciated. For information about support for children who have suffered a loss or have other questions call Marcus Uboldi, LCSW at 801-399-1400.

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. 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, monthly except April (show time), August and December, every third Wednesday at 7 p.m., Wattis-Dumke Room, second floor, Union Station, 25th and Wall Ave. June Program: Australian Opal. 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. email: club@goldenspikegem.org at www.goldenspikegem.org.

Grief support group, 6-7:30 p.m., Leavitt's Mortuary Community Room, 836 36th Street, Ogden. Free, open to everyone. 801-394-5556.

Hill Climbers Toastmaster Club No. 4846, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Hill Air Force Base Building 1226, north conference room. Contact Craig Odekirk at 801-586-0079 or craigodekirk@hill.af.mil; or Frank Roskelley at 801-825-5300 or frank.roskelley@hotmail.com.

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., 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. For information call 801-525-9998.

Ostomy Support Group, 6 p.m., McKay-Dee Hospital (room behind the cafeteria), 4401 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Discussion from the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. 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, Layton. The purpose of OA is to abstain from compulsive overeating and carry this message of recovery to those who suffer. There are no fees for members. www.oautah.org.

The Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Branch 185, meets at 7 p.m., VFW Post 1481, 907 W. 12th Street, Ogden. The FRA serves Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard veterans. Join us to learn about our involvement in the community and how we may be of service to veterans. For questions call Robert at 801-814-5368.

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 meeting, 6:45 p.m., former Hillside Senior Center (lower level of city offices, adjacent to police station), 5051 S. 1985 West, Roy. Men, women and children are welcomed as members. Membership less than $30; monthly dues $4. For information call Annette Westbroek, 801-399-9998.

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 hospital).

Wildlife Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m., Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th Street, Ogden. These programs are open to the public, with regular admission rates of $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and $2 for children. For information and to register for classes call 801-621-7595.

Upcoming

Caregiver education classes in Davis County for individuals caring for family members who are older or frail, noon each Tuesday at Legacy Village Retirement Living dining room, 1201 N. Fairfield Road, Layton, and 11:30 a.m. each Friday at Golden Years Senior Activity Center, 726 S. 100 East, Bountiful. Classes run continually through Aug. 3. A complimentary lunch is provided, but an RSVP by each Monday at noon is required. No reservation is required to attend the class only. For information or to RSVP contact Megan at 801-525-5088.

4-H Aggie Adventures for Kids Summer Camps, through Aug. 3. Weber County 4-H will offer a variety of science-themed day camps for youth who will be in first through sixth grades this fall. All classes will be held at the Weber County Extension office at the fairgrounds. Spaces are reserved in the order registration and payment is received. Flyer and registration form are available at tinyurl.com/aggiecamp. For more information or to register, call the Weber County 4-H office at (801) 399-8202.

Ben Lomond Class of 1962 50-year reunion will be held in June 30, 2012. For golf call Ferris Wimmer, 801-479-5434. A social and dinner will be held at Timbermine. The cost is $40; for two cost is $80. For information see www.benlomond62.com.

Clearfield High School Class of 1972 40 year reunion will be held on July 27 and 28. Golf will be at 7 a.m., July 27, with a gathering from 6-9 p.m. for classmates. The reunion will be held from 5-9 p.m., July 28. Sign up on CHS Alumni on Facebook. For information call Beth at 801-547-9749.

Weber High Class of 1957 55th year reunion, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at McGriff Park in North Ogden. Send your email address to Dixie Dearden Holmes at dixieholmes@msn.com. 801-589-9174.

Weber High School Class of 1962 50th reunion, Aug. 10 at Snow Basin and Aug. 11 a picnic at the home of John Rheese. For information contact Jane at 801-782-5611 or see www.weberhigh62.com.

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