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
Family Fun Night hosted by Deamude Adventist Christian School (DACS) from 4-8 p.m., DACS playground, 1765 W. 2100 South, Ogden (between Interstate 15 and 1900 West on 21st Street). Entrance and activities are free. Bring the whole family down to enjoy activities such as an 18-foot inflatable water slide, games, slip ‘n slides and kiddie pools. Food will be available for purchase. Children sixth grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Children who are not potty trained must wear swim diapers.
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. (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. If weather is in climate we will meet inside. For registration and please contact Dede Fluette at 801-399-9281 Ext. 309.
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.
ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) support group, 6 p.m., Weber County Library Southwest Branch, 1950 W. 4800 South, Roy. (801) 776-2342 or 801-546-0898.
Lymphedema support group, 7 p.m., Advanced Health Clinic, 630 W. Shepard Lane, Farmington. 801-447-8680.
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.
Look Good Feel Better, 6 p.m., Ogden Regional Cancer Treatment Center (emergency room entrance), 5475 S. 500 East, South Ogden. This program offers licensed cosmetologists to help teach beauty techniques to help boost your self-image during cancer treatments and help cope with appearance-related side effects that can result from treatments. 801-479-2570.
Friday
Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step support group, each Friday, 7 p.m., Hill Air Force Base Chapel Annex, Room 18-19. 801-682-6955.
Saturday
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 please contact bhs1980alumni@yahoo.com or find us on Facebook at Bonneville High School 1980 Reunion.
“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. Drivers may complete the course for a 50-point reduction from their Utah driving record, once every three years. 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.
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 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 very 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. 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 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 gonorrhea and chlamydia testing noon-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 536 24th St. Suite 2B, Ogden. 801-393-4153. www.northernutahcoalition.com.
Weber State University Alumni Association Toastmasters Club is accepting new members. Everyone is welcome. 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 (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. The organization builds leadership skills and provides opportunities to serve beyond your own neighborhood. 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.
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. Open to friends and family. For information call 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 $3 per month chapter fee.
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.
Weber Valley Woodcarvers meetings are on the fourth Tuesday each month at 7 p.m., South Ogden Senior Center, 525 39th St., South Ogden. New carvers and old are welcome.
Wednesday
Family Outreach and Recovery Group based on individual needs, 6-7 p.m., Aug. 25, Discovery House, 523 W. Heritage Park Blvd., Layton. Become involved, gain education for addictions and the symptoms that case drug or alcohol abuse. Topics such as spirituality, communications, relationships, self-esteem, relapse prevention, concepts of addiction, family recovery and stress management. This is an open group for those seeking help with substance abuse. For information call 801-525-9998.
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.
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.
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.
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 for classes call 801-621-7595.
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. All 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 more information: jonathantking@yahoo.com or cbhotshot47@gmail.com.
Upcoming
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. Any information from siblings or friends would be appreciated. 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 third 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. Aug. 28. A picnic lunch will be served at 4 p.m. A $20 donation is requested but not required.
Fremont High School cheerleaders will hold a fundraiser rummage sale and car wash Aug. 28. The rummage sale begins at 7 a.m. at the Farr West storage yard, 1100 N. 2000 West. All proceeds benefit the Fremont Cheer Squad. For information or to make donations, call Lori Hickman at 801-564-5674.
Saddle String performance and 4-H fundraising barbecue dinner, Sept. 3, Sandridge Park, 4400 S. 2100 West, Roy. The event is conducted by the Utah Commitment to Agriculture Foundation to raise funds to support 4-H scholarships and events. The meal includes choice of beef brisket or pulled pork, catered by Texas Pride BBQ, Dutch oven potatoes, fruit and vegetables, roll, dessert and drink, and will be served from 5:30-7:30 p.m., with entertainment from 5:30 – 8 p.m. Guests may also enjoy seeing 4-H exhibits and project demonstrations. Tickets in advance are $10 for adults; $6 for youth. Tickets are available from local 4-H club members, Weber County 4-H office at 801-399-8202 or Utah Commitment to Agriculture Foundation at 801-927-7702.
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