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.
Breast cancer support group, 7 p.m., Ogden Regional Cancer Treatment Center (emergency room entrance), 5475 S. 500 East, South Ogden. Open to women and their loved ones to learn about emotional support, diagnosis, treatment options, and life beyond treatment. 801-479-2570.
Diabetes Support Group, 7 p.m., Diabetes Care Center, Robert F. Bitner Building on Davis Hospital campus, 2132 N. 1700 West, Suite B150, Layton. The meetings will be facilitated by Charles M. Berglund, MSW, CSW. For additional information regarding the Diabetes Support Group, please call Cindy at 801-807-7360.
Men and Fathers for Justice meeting, 7:30 p.m., Weber County Library, 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden. 801-776-4766, 801-510-0503 or www.mf4j.org.
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.
Sunflower Community Garden at 3005 Harrison Blvd. (behind Grounds for Coffee) in partnership with Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership and United Way will hold free gardening classes on select Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. through September. For registration and information contact Dede Fluette at 801-399-9281 Ext. 309.
The Beehive Rock and Gem Club, 7 p.m., Ogden-Hinkley Airport Terminal, 3900 S. Airport Road, Ogden. Field trips are planned, door prizes are given, and at each meeting a different program topic is presented. For information visit www.beehiverockandgem.com or call the president, Dan Siler, at 801-737-3013.
Friday
Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step support group, each Friday, 7 p.m., Hill Air Force Base Chapel Annex, Room 18-19. 801-682-6955.
Heritage Place Assisted Living Fundraising Party for non-profit Senior Housing Assistance Association, July 23. Party is at 2 p.m., dinner is at 4:30 p.m. and parade will begin at 6 p.m. at Heritage Place Assisted Living, 1150 S. Main Street, Bountiful. Games and food may be purchased with tickets for $1. Entertainment will include live country western music and a cowboy magician. Food will include hot dogs, chips, drinks, cookies, and carrots. Prizes will be given at games and a raffle will be held. The grand prize will be a new I Pod. Funds raised will be used to improve the quality of life for seniors who are unable to pay for appropriate living accommodations.
The American Legion Baker-Merrill Post 9 will meet at the Post home at 10:30 a.m. to prepare the Pioneer Day float. Any and all members willing to work on the float will be welcome. Any question or concerns please contact Post Commander John Roods at 801-648-8648 or Vice Commander George Donahue at geo3745@gmail.com.
Saturday
American Legion Baker-Merrill Post 9 will be involved in the Ogden Pioneer Day Parade. Members are encourage to attend and ride on our float or walk along with it. We should be on the parade route by 8 a.m. We will meet near the intersection of Washington and 31st Street. Any questions or concerns contact Post Commander John Roods at 801-648-8648 or Vice Commander George Donahue at geo3745@gmail.com.
Clinton Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, each Saturday through Sept. 25, Veterans' Park, 1000 W. 1800 North, Clinton.
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 800-933-5943 or visit www.utahsafetycouncil.org.
Kiwanis Club of Ogden will sponsor a pancake breakfast before the Pioneer Day Parade. Pancakes, eggs, sausage and drinks will be served from 7-9 a.m. at Ogden Municipal Gardens at 25th Street and Keisel Ave. $5 for adults and $3 for children. All proceeds go to promote programs for children and youth.
Summer Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th Street, Ogden. Free to the 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. This program is 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Davis County Youth of Promise, 4 p.m., Utah State University Botanical Center, 725 S. Sego Lily Drive, Kaysville (east side of 50 West near the ponds). The group is looking for youth ages 14-19 who want to make a difference in their community. For information, contact Margaret Wahlstrom at 801-544-0747 or Karlene Kidman at 801-546-2174.
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.
HIV rapid testing 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.
La Leche League support group for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, 10:30 a.m., Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 2374 Grant Ave., Ogden. Call Erica at 801-648-2849 for information.
Methadone/Suboxone Anonymous Support Group, 6:30 p.m., each Tuesday, Discovery House, 523 W. Heritage Park Blvd., Layton. A group meeting based on 12-steps for individuals receiving medication-assisted treatment for opiate dependence. Open to friends and family. For information call 801-525-9998.
Weber Valley Woodcarvers meeting, 7 p.m., South Ogden Senior Center, 525 39th St., South Ogden. New carvers and old are welcome.
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, plus $3 per month chapter fee.
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.
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 dues or fees for members. www.oautah.org.
Single Mingle Social and Ballroom Dance Class, 8-10 p.m., 3221 S. Hwy. 89, Bountiful. $3 per person. For information call Sherri at 801-916-2156.
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 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 Street, Ogden. Programs offer fun and educational information and are open to the public, with 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
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 additional 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.
Free Chakra Yoga Class, 8:45 a.m., July 31. Poses and breathing focusing on the third chakra. Wear Yellow. Yoga Jo's Studio, 2120 N. Washington Blvd, N. Ogden, 801-388-2463.
North Ogden Arts Festival, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., July 31, North Ogden Park, 500 E. 2650 North. Free admission. Art for purchase, children's art yard, community art project, silent auction, entertainment, food booths.
Auditions for 'You're a Good Man Charlie Brown!' dinner theatre, 6-8 p.m., Aug. 5; 12-2 p.m., Aug 7; Farmington Community Arts, 120 S. Main, Farmington. Performances will be Oct. 20-23. Anyone age 18 and up is invited. Available roles include Charlie Brown, Linus, Schroeder, Lucy, Patty, and Snoopy. Come prepared with 16 bars of an upbeat Broadway song and characterization for cold readings. No fee required. Rehearsal days and times: Tuesday, Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. For information contact Sarah at 801-451-0953.
Ben Lomond Class of 1970 40th reunion held with golf tournament, Aug. 6 and 7. 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, 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. 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 and 7. For more information, call Curtis at 801-391-8628.
Weber Basin Water Conservancy District garden and conservation classes, Aug. 21, Sept. 1, Sept. 15, Sept. 22. The learning garden is open daily from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and is free to the public. For information visit www.weberbasin.com.
Bonneville Class of 1980 will hold a reunion on Aug. 21. There will be a golf scramble at 8 a.m. at Ben Lomond Golf Course, an alumni only luncheon at Bonneville at noon, and dinner/dancing for alumni and spouses at the Ben Lomond Hotel Ballroom at 7 p.m. For information contact bhs1980alumni@yahoo.com or find us on Facebook at Bonneville High School 1980 Reunion.
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.
The Mt. Ogden Rotary Club is selling rubber ducks for the "Rubber Duckie Derby" to be held at noon on Aug. 28 at the Ogden River (across from the Prairie Schooner), which will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Weber/Davis as well as provide funds for the "Dictionary Project," in which the Mt. Ogden Rotary Club distributes dictionaries for all 3rd graders in the Ogden/Weber School Districts. The Club will have a booth at the 25th Street Farmer's Market selling ducks.
Ogden High School class of 1944 is holding its last high school reunion. The event will be held at the MTC Park, 1750 Monroe Blvd., Ogden at 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 28. Informal reception with hors d'oerves at 3 p.m., followed by a catered picnic lunch at 4 p.m. A $20 donation is requested but not required. Send reservations by Aug. 5 to Jack L. Woods, 1517 9th St., Ogden, UT 84404, and make the check out to OHS Class of 44.
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