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.
Sunflower Community Garden at 3005 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, (behind Grounds for Coffee) will hold free gardening classes on select Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. through September. If weather is in climate we will meet inside. For registration please contact Dede Fluette at 801-399-9281 Ext. 309.
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 Emma Smith at 801-825-3423.
Trout Unlimited Weber Basin Anglers meet at 7 p.m. 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.
Weber 912 meeting, 7 p.m., July 8, Christian Heritage High School, 5120 S. 1050 West, Riverdale. Come join us for an interesting discussion on global warming; guest speaker is Scott Bradley.
Weight-loss support group Thursday meeting (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 7 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.
"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.
Friday
Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step support group, each Friday, 7 p.m., Hill Air Force Base Chapel Annex, Room 18-19. 801-682-6955.
WSU-GSBE Toastmaster Club No. 7156, 11:45 a.m., second and fourth Friday of each month, 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. For information call Shelly Bellflower at 801-626-8610 or Renee Gushen at 801-394-2726.
Saturday
"Beyond the Birth: A 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. Registration is $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.
Leadership Pathways Toastmasters Club and Energizers Toastmasters Club joint meeting, 9:30-11 a.m., Clearfield Campus of The University of Phoenix (2nd floor), 1366 Legend Hills Drive, Clearfield. Guests are always welcome. If residents are thinking about improving their communication and leadership skills now would be a perfect time to find out how a membership in a Toastmasters Club can benefit them to reach their goals. Residents may contact Helga Davies at 801-444-7382 or Joyce Tolliver at 801-626-7480 for information.
Pineae Gardens open house, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., all are invited to the celebration with an afternoon of food, fun and prizes. The festivities will include a hot dog stand with grilled-to-order franks and all the fixings, potato chips, assorted sodas, lemonade, bottled water, watermelon slices and fresh-baked cookies. Kids and adults will enjoy games and crafts, and everyone will have an opportunity to enter for a chance to win $50 gift cards for personal shopping sprees. Pineae Gardens reflects the homebuilding excellence of Gold Medallion Homes. To join the celebration at Pineae Gardens, exit Interstate 15 at W. Parrish Lane in Centerville and drive east. Turn left on North Main Street and continue to the community at 675 N. Main Street on the right. For information call (801) 750-6000 or visit goldmedallionhomes.com.
Second annual Tour De Mountain Green, Snowbasin Resort, 3925 Snowbasin Road, Huntsville. It is a day of adventures organized by members of the community to unite members of the community. There is no cost to participate. The entire day consists of road and mountain biking, walking/running, canoeing, tubing the Weber River, hiking followed by a picnic/BBQ and raffle in The Meadow at Snowbasin Ski Resort. For more information regarding activities, times, participation or to become a sponsor, visit us at www.tourdemtngreen.com.
Summer Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. Free to the entire community. Wildlife presentations from 10-10:45 a.m. every week and nature activity or craft at 1 p.m. each week. For information call 801-621-7595.
Women for Sobriety, 10 a.m., St. John Center, 555 E. 5300 South, Building 2, Suite 6, South Ogden. A non-profit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions, it is the first and only self-help program for women only and its precepts take into account the special problems women have in recovery - the need for feelings of self-value and self-worth, and the need to express feelings of guilt and humiliation. 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.
"You Must Be Joking," a free joke-telling seminar being presented at the Centerville library, 1:30-3 p.m., July 10, 45 S. 400 West, Centerville. Come join us for hilarious ideas and lessons on telling jokes and learning to use humor to enhance your social and professional life. Lots of audience participation! Jokes and lessons by Darrell Mangum, For information, visit blog: http://youtellajoke.blogspot.com/
Sunday
32nd annual Lindquist Family Symphony Pops and Fireworks hosted by Weber State University, featuring the New American Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor David Van Alstyne, 9 p.m., Ada Lindquist Plaza and pond area. Free. 801-626-6573.
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 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.
Northern Utah Coalition offers free hepatitis C, gonorrhea and chlamydia testing 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Thursday, 536 24th St. Suite 2B, Ogden. 801-393-4153. www.northernutahcoalition.com.
Weber State University Alumni Association (WSUAA) 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.
Free yoga seven days a week at Yoga Jo's Studio, 2120 N. Washington Blvd. 801-388-2463. Yoga Jo's now offers all regular classes for free. All levels and all ages welcome. Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday: 8:45 a.m., Monday-Friday: 5:45 p.m. - occasional 7:15 p.m. classes. Visit website for schedule, yogajos.com. Open Sundays 10 a.m., for those with experience only.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 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 seldom speak about mental illness to neighbors, friends and often not even to their relatives. Learning that others have been able to work out some common issues can inspire hope.
Tuesday
Cancer support group sponsored by Huntsman Cancer Institute at Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital, 6-7 p.m., in education area of McKay-Dee Hospital, room 1. Free to the community. For more information call Sean Horsley, LCSW, 801-622-5159.
Divorce Care recovery seminar and support group, each Tuesday at 7 p.m., Christian Life Center, 2352 E. Highway 193, Layton. Different topics each week. For information contact Pam at 801-771-5433, ext. 510.
Multiple sclerosis support group, 11 a.m., Weber County Library's Southwest Branch, 1950 W. 4800 South, Roy. 801-731-7088.
Suicide survivors support group, for family and friends who have lost someone to suicide, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Leavitt's Chapel of Flowers Mortuary, Community Room, 836 36th St., Ogden. 801-394-5556 or 801-771-8476.
"The King and I", 7 p.m., July 13-17, Woodland Park Amphitheater, 300 S. 200 East, Farmington. $5 per person or $20 per family. Performed for the first time in the area on Farmington City's Woodland Park Amphitheater. Tickets can be purchased in person at Farmington City Parks and Recreation, 720 W. 100 North, or by calling 801-451-0953.
The Parkinson's Disease Education Series, a personal, informal opportunity for patients to talk with Parkinson's disease experts. Neurologist John Steffens, M.D. will be in Ogden to discuss the latest in PD research, treatment and clinical care at 6:30 p.m., Infinia Health Center, 524 E. 800 North, Ogden. For information call (801) 585-2354 with any questions or see utahneurosciences.com or www.apdaparkinson.org.
Wednesday
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, the groups provide a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope. Groups meet weekly for 90 minutes. Support groups are open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. For information: jonathantking@yahoo.com or cbhotshot47@gmail.com.
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. each Wednesday at Hill Air Force Base Building 1225, north conference room. Participants will learn to become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. Contact Scott Williams at 801-586-7269 or scott.williams@hill.af.mil; or Frank Roskelley at 801-825-5300 or frank.roskelley@hotmail.com.
Mothers of Preschoolers, 9:30-11 a.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 796 S. Mountain Road, Fruit Heights. RSVP at 801-336-7941.
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. There are no dues or fees for members. www.oautah.org.
Single Mingle Social and Ballroom Dance Class, 8-10 p.m., 3221 S. Highway 89, Bountiful. $3 per person. For information call Sherri at 801-916-2156.
Support group for survivors experiencing trauma issues related to rape or sexual assault, 5-6:30 p.m., Your Community Connection, 2261 Adams Ave., Room 210B, Ogden. Free, but registration is required; 801-689-1737.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 6 p.m., McKay-Dee Hospital, 4401 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, Room 4 in the education wing. More information about TOPS is available from Karol Phipps 801-479-3125, or to learn about chapters in your area, call (800) 932-8677, or visit www.tops.org.
Wildlife Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m., Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. Fun and educational information and 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
Free Chakra Yoga Class, 8:45 a.m., July 17, Yoga Jo's Studio, 2120 N. Washington Blvd., North Ogden. For information see yogajos.com, or call 801-388-2463. This is the first of seven classes being held that focus on poses to support and activate your Root Chakra. Wear red this week. Taught by Tylin.
Leadership Pathways Toastmasters Club and The Energizers Toastmasters Club will host an open-house meeting from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on July 17, in the Clearfield Campus of The University of Phoenix (2nd floor), 1366 Legend Hills Drive, Clearfield. A special meeting begins at 10 a.m. Residents may contact Dick Carr at 435-734-2300 or Joyce Tolliver at 801-626-7480 for more information. A complete Toastmasters Club meeting will be conducted with prepared and impromptu speeches and speech evaluations. The open house kicks off a series community activities the clubs are conducting.
Bear River Heritage July meeting for council members, community and business representatives, and general public, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., July 19. The meeting will hosted by Judy Holbrook, Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau, in Fish Haven, Idaho, at Bear Lake West. Participants will order off the menu at Cooper's Restaurant at Bear Lake West. Menu items range in price from $8-$12. RSVP by July 14. See www.bearriverheritage.com or call 435-713-1426.
Bonneville High School Class of '70 Reunion, 6:30-10 p.m., July 30, Bonneville High School, 251 E. Laker Way, Ogden. There will be a golf tournament at 10 a.m. on July 31, with dinner and dancing from 6-10 p.m. at David Eccles Conference Center, 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden. For information visit www.lakerclassof70.myevent.com, or contact Karen Gardner Johnson, 801-726-4501, kkarenj@msn.com, or Denise Johnson Green, 801-778-2233, denise@dakcs.com.
Ben Lomond Class of 1970 40th reunion held with golf tournament, Aug. 6 and 7. Ben Lomond reunion organizers are looking for graduates from the class of 1970 to attend. The reunion will be held in conjunction with the school's annual alumni golf tournament on Aug. 7 at Mt. Ogden Golf Course. The Aug. 6 event will be a classmates gathering at the Comfort Suites at 2250 S. 1200 West and the formal dinner will be at the Timbermine Restaurant on Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. The golf tournament is for all Ben Lomond graduates from any year and is $80 per person; breakfast and lunch provided. To sign up for the golf tournament contact Mikel Vause at (801) 725-3113 and for information on the reunion go to http://rbhilton.com/BL70in2010
Weber High School Class of 1960 will hold their 50-year reunion on Aug. 6-7. For more information, call Curtis at 801-391-8628.
Ben Lomond Class of 1955 will hold its 55th reunion on Aug. 27 with a golf tournament and lunch. On Aug. 28 there will be a brunch at Ben Lomond High School with a tour of the newly remodeled building. A picnic will be held in the afternoon. The reunion committee is looking for lost classmates. For information call Gary Kapp at 801-737-0437.
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