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Rose Ann Hiner Nielsen

Last updated Friday, March 16, 2012 - 4:46pm

Rose Ann Hiner Nielsen, born May 1, 1944, died unexpectedly from complications of a lingering illness Sunday, March 11, 2012. A graveside service will be held at Ogden City Cemetery at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 24. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Eccles Community Art Center in Rose’s name. Post condolences at www.leavittsmortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of Utah Heritage Collection
This picture shows a group of Girl Scouts, circa 1951-1963.

Scouts' honor: Exhibit centered around Girl Scout centennial

Becky Wright Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, March 4, 2012 - 9:12am

The Eccles Community Art Center is the perfect place to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Girl Scouts, because it's where the organization was introduced in this state.

"That's where the first troop meeting was held," said Lucy Smith, director of program for the Girl Scouts of Utah.

The Utah group was started in 1920 by Bertha Eccles and Lilliebell Falck.

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Mary Wells' "Girl Scout Cookies on Parade."

Ogden artists step up to challenge and create Girl Scout-inspired art

Becky Wright Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, March 4, 2012 - 9:09am

When members of the Palette Club of Ogden were challenged to make Girl Scout-inspired art for the centennial of that scouting organization, Mary Wells happily stepped up to the plate ... of cookies.

Wells created a small book, folded accordion-style, called "Girl Scout Cookies on Parade."

Each of the Girl Scouts' famous cookies is painted on its own page, and the cookies received the royal treatment with their names carefully written in calligraphy.

Tagalongs are the South Ogden artist's favorite Girl Scout cookies -- not necessarily for painting, but for eating.

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Katy Sterrett plays drums with her daughter and son during a drum circle at the Eccles Community Art Center in Ogden earlier this month as a fundraiser for the nonprofit Africa Heartwood Project.

Drum players get a bang out of raising cash for Africans in need

Rachel J. Trotter Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, January 30, 2012 - 7:21am

OGDEN -- Encouraged by its success in raising money to provide a well for a village in Ghana, a local group now wants to start an orphanage in Liberia.

Kathy Gambles said she loves the way she feels after spending a couple of hours playing African drums. She and a group of friends drummed once a month through last winter and spring at the Eccles Community Art Center and raised enough money to build a well.

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Science Saturday studies toys, magic

Charlie Pomerleau Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 12:08am

OGDEN -- Science Saturday classes from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 10 will explore "The Science of Magic & Toys," presented by Mad Science of Greater Salt Lake in partnership with the Eccles Community Art Center.

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Arlene Muller, a volunteer at the Eccles Community Art Center, poses for a portrait recently in Ogden. She has been volunteering for 28 years because of her love for the arts and her willingness to serve others.

Hostess for Carriage House enjoys volunteering

Jamie Lampros Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, August 14, 2011 - 10:37pm

OGDEN -- Every month, Arlene Muller rearranges all of the displays in the Carriage House at the Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave.

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Photos by Al Perry of Roy are on display in the Eccles Community Art Center's Carriage House Gallery in Ogden.

New exhibits rolling into art galleries

Becky Wright Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Monday, March 28, 2011 - 3:48pm

Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll is on April 1, but galleries aren’t pulling April Fools’ Day pranks — they’re offering serious exhibits.

The stroll starts at 6 p.m., and continues until 9 p.m., in downtown Ogden. The stroll is an opportunity to see new exhibits after galleries’ usual hours. Many shops hosts receptions and the chance to meet the artists.

Most of the participating galleries are along Historic 25th Street, from Wall Avenue to Jefferson Avenue, making it possible to walk from shop to shop. There are a few more are on surrounding streets. Admission is free.

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