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.
Bereavement Education Group offered by Intermountain Homecare for adults who have lost a loved one, meets noon-1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month at Intermountain Homecare, 3776 Wall Ave., Ogden. Free. If you want information about support for children who have suffered a loss or have other questions please call Sean Horsley, LCSW, at 801-622-5159.
Community Blood Drive benefiting McCall Shepherd, daughter of Jake and Lea Shepherd of West Point, 4-9 p.m., West Point Lakeside Stake Center, 4000 W. 800 North, West Point. McCall was diagnosed in May with leukemia and is receiving treatment at Primary Children's Medical Center. She is 3 years old. No appointment necessary. Donation jars will also be available to help with McCall's medical expenses. For questions contact Jill Bott at 801-825-6327 or 801-643-2218.
SHARE Parents of Utah support group, for anyone who has lost a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death, 7:30 p.m., Davis Hospital Center, 1600 W. Antelope Drive, Layton. 801-544-1159.
Sunflower Community Garden at 3005 Harrison Blvd. (behind Grounds for Coffee) in partnership with Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership and United Way of Northern Utah will hold free gardening classes on select Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. through September. For registration, please contact Dede Fluette at 801-399-9281 Ext. 309.
Friday
Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step support group, each Friday, 7 p.m., Hill Air Force Base Chapel Annex, Room 18-19. 801-682-6955.
Bonneville High School graduating Class of 2000's 10-year reunion at 7 p.m. at the Sonora Grill in downtown Ogden, 2310 Kiesel Ave. The cost will be $15.00 per adult. Also, on Saturday, Aug. 7, the graduates and their families are invited to bring their own picnic lunch and meet at the Golden Spike Park in Riverdale from noon to 3 p.m. For more information, please e-mail lindseydrose@gmail.com.
Saturday
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 St., 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. If you have any questions or need additional information contact Sarah at 801-451-0953.
Bands for Babies, a March of Dimes Fundraiser, 11 a.m., Jessie Jean's Coffee Beans, 5128 S. 1900 West, Roy. Many individuals are coming together to help save babies that are born too early. We have three local bands playing: MonkeyShine, The SunJunkies and Remnance of Pangea, all donating their time to babies. We have a float being decorated by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Weber/Davis for the Roy Days Parade. There will be music, pulled pork sandwiches and lots of give-aways. All proceeds will go directly to the March of Dimes.
"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.
Free Chakra yoga class, 8:45 a.m., 2120 N. Washington Blvd., North Ogden. Class focuses on the Heart Chakra, so wear green. Tylin will take you through a series of heart opening poses. Ask questions, participate in the conversation. 801-388-2463. www.yogajos.com.
Roy Days breakfast, 6:30-9:30 a.m., in front of Roy High School. Pancakes, ham, sausage, Dutch oven hashbrowns, milk/juice/coffee will be served. Age 3 and under free, $3 for ages 8 to 4; $5 for ages 9 and up. Family passes (six total) are $20. For information contact Brock Randall at 801-710-5836 or coach.randall@hotmail.com.
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, 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 expatiate 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.
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.
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 have seldom spoken about mental illness to neighbors, friends and often not even to their relatives.
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. Everyone is welcome. Club meetings are held each Monday at noon in the Alumni building on campus. Parking available on west side of building. Contact Joyce at 801-626-7480 or Shirley at 801-393-4836 for information.
Tuesday
Cancer support group sponsored by Huntsman Cancer Institute at Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital, 6-7 p.m., the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 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 (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.
Layton City Main Street Band practice for all ages and skill levels, 6:30 p.m., Central Davis Junior High, 633 Church St. 801-336-3924.
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 forum for those seeking guidance to achieve and maintain sobriety over opiates. 801-525-9998.
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.
Multiple sclerosis support group, 11 a.m., Weber County Library's Southwest Branch, 1950 W. 4800 South, Roy. 801-731-7088.
New Aces Bridge Group has practice sessions for all ages and skill levels, 6:30 p.m., 3560 Grant Ave., Ogden. 801-621-4300.
Ogden Garden Club meeting, 7 p.m., Village Inn, 322 12th St., Ogden. The public is invited to attend. For any questions please contact Edith DeLapp at 801-334-9929, or see ourbud@peoplepc.com.
Parkinson's support group, 6 p.m., Infinia Health Systems, 524 E. 800 North, North Ogden. 801-731-1871.
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.
Wednesday
Davis County NAMI Connections support group, 7 p.m., IHC Bountiful Clinic, 390 N. Main St., 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 are confidential and participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish. Support groups are open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. For information: jonathantking@yahoo.com or cbhotshot47@gmail.com.
Davis County Library south-end book discussion group, 7 p.m., 725 S. Main St., Bountiful. 801-295-8732. Free to the public.
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.
Intermountain Homecare offers a bereavement education group for adults who have lost a loved one. The group will meet from 12-1 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month through Jan. 19., Homecare office, 3776 Wall Ave., Ogden. For information about support for children who have suffered a loss or have other questions call Sean Horsley at 801-622-5159.
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 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, 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., Room 4 in the education wing. Information about TOPS is available from Karol Phipps at 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. These programs offer fun and educational information and 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 call 801-621-7595.
Upcoming
Layton City Family Recreation kick-off BBQ and magic show, 6 p.m., Aug. 12, Layton City Commons Park, Phase II Pavilion. $2 per person (children 3 and under are free). Tickets can be picked up at the Layton City Parks and Recreation Office. Enjoy dinner with your family and stay for some live entertainment in the amphitheater. This year's featured entertainment will be the comedy and magic act of local entertainer Lance Nielsen, Utah's Magician. Tickets on sale now through Monday, Aug. 9. 801-336-3924.
Weber High School Class of 1950 will celebrate their 60 year reunion on Aug. 13, at Timbermine Steakhouse, 1701 Park Blvd., Ogden. Socializing begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. $30 per person or $60 per couple. Please send your registration form and money to Joyce Ferrell Montgomery, 1302 N. 7900 East, Huntsville, Utah 84317.
The Golden Hours Foundation and the Golden Hours Senior Center community yard sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Ogden Lester Park, (located between 24th and 25th Street adjacent to the Weber County Library), 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Aug. 14. The community is invited to purchase booth space ($25 for dry goods and $50 for food items) to sell their new and used items. The Golden Hours Center will also accept donations of clean, usable items for the Golden Hours "Opp Shop" (our in-center second-hand store). For booth purchase information contact Butch, Leah or Kathy at the Golden Hours Senior Center at 801-399-5230.
Weber Basin Water Conservancy District garden and conservation classes, Aug. 21, Sept. 1, Sept. 15, Sept. 22. The learning garden is open daily from 8-8 p.m. and is free to the public. For information regarding times 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.
Clothing swap for back to school clothing, 6-8 p.m., Aug. 26, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 705 23rd St., Ogden. An event for all ages, adults and children. Bring clothes that don't fit or you don't like anymore and trade. You can trade as many clothes as you bring. All clothing must be clean and in good repair. We will also be swapping school supplies, so bring your extra paper, pencils, backpacks, calculators, crayons, etc. We are also looking for volunteers to help with set up and cleaning up afterwards. stephfrogs@yahoo.com or heideleigh@hotmail.com.
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. 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 Prairie Schooner), which will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Weber/Davis as well as provide funds for the Mt. Ogden Rotary Club to distribute dictionaries to all third graders in the Ogden/Weber school districts. The club will sell the ducks at the 25th Street Farmer's Market.
Ogden High School class of 1944 will hold its last high school reunion. The event will be held at the MTC Park, 1750 Monroe Blvd., Ogden at 3 p.m., Aug. 28. A picnic lunch will be served at 4 p.m. A $20 donation is requested but not required.
Clinton Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, each Saturday, July 31-Sept. 25, Veterans' Park, 1000 W. 1800 North, Clinton.
Ogden High School Class of 1970 will hold its 40th reunion Sept. 17 and 18. Classmates are encouraged to update their contact information, including e-mail addresses and phone numbers with mailing address, at ohs1970@comcast.net or 801-475-4470. Please register at www.ogdenhighschool.com and look for updated reunion information on Facebook.
Bonneville High School class of 1965 will hold a 45-year reunion on Sept. 18, at the South Ogden Park, 555 39th Street, Ogden, beginning at 4 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. The cost will be $15 per person. 801-451-5077 or 801-278-0856.
Multi-class reunion planned for Ben Lomond High School for classes of: 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 and 1967 on Sept. 18. For details go to www.blhs65.com.
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