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.
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.
Stretch Your Bucks Class by Cottages of Hope, 6-8 p.m. each Thursday through Sept. 23, 2724 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden. This is a free program to help households gain control of their finances. Attendance may help you qualify for the Individual Development Account, a matched savings program provided by AAA Fair Credit Foundation. For information visit www.uidan.org or call 877-787-0727. For information regarding the classes 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.
Saturday
Clinton Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, each Saturday through Sept. 25, Veterans' Park, 1000 W. 1800 North, Clinton.
Saddle String performance and 4-H fundraising barbecue dinner, 5:30 p.m., 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 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 (399-8202) or Utah Commitment to Agriculture Foundation (927-7702).
Tire crafting class, 10 a.m.-noon, Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. $30 for adults. This workshop is designed to help create a garden now in preparation for next spring's planting season. You'll learn how to recycle, conserve and grow fresh produce. No matter the space or layout of your yard, you can garden and harvest. Call 801-621-7595 to pre-register. A raffle drawing will send one attendee home with a tire planter.
Weber High School Class of 1995 15-year reunion, 5 p.m., Lomond View Park, Ogden. Bring your family and a picnic if you would like. Light Refreshments will be served. For more information please see Weber High School Class of 1995 Facebook page.
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 a 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.
Grief support for parents and siblings, sponsored by Compassionate Friends, 7 p.m., McKay-Dee Hospital Education Wing, Room 4, 4401 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Free. 801-390-6262.
Northern Utah Coalition offers free gonorrhea and chlamydia testing noon-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 536 24th St. Suite 2B, Ogden. Northern Utah Coalition is not at this time offering Hepatitis C testing. 801-393-4153. www.northernutahcoalition.com.
The Weber/Ogden NAMI support group for families with those of mental disorders, 6:30 p.m., Weber Human Services, 237 26th St., Room 102, Ogden. We offer a secure environment for those who care to share their experiences with others. Visit www.namiut.org/weberogden or call the office at 801-625-3714 or Gary Empey at 801-731-2583 for information. Weber/Ogden NAMI office is located in the Weber Human Services building, Room 151.
Tuesday
Free HIV/rapid testing offered by Northern Utah Coalition, 2-5 p.m. each Tuesday, 536 24th St., Suite 2-B. No appointment necessary. For information call 801-393-4153.
Blue Star Mothers, a service and support group of mothers of military, meets from 7-8 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Weber County Pleasant Valley Branch, 5568 S. Adams. For information call Merri at 801-499-7189.
La Leche Cafe for nursing mothers, 6:30-8 p.m., Clearfield Library, 562 S. 1000 East, Clearfield. Have questions answering, get personalized help, and chat with La Leche League leaders and other breastfeeding mothers. For information call 801-678-0969.
"I Express" Toastmasters Club is accepting new members. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 4:15 p.m., at Village Inn Restaurant, 322 12th Street, Ogden. Toastmasters is an organization of people helping people learn to speak without fear and to become leaders. For information call Heli at 801-773-2065 or Renee at 801-394-2726.
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 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 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 1239, south conference room. Participants will learn to become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. Contact Craig Odekirk at 801-775-4136 or craigodekirk@hill.af.mil; or Frank Roskelley at 801-825-5300 or frank.roskelley@hotmail.com.
HIV/AIDS support group, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Northern Utah Coalition, Inc., 536 24th St., Suite 2B, Ogden. Contact Sarah for information at 801-393-4153 or e-mail nuc536@comcast.net.
La Leche League of Weber/Davis support group for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, 10 a.m., Layton Hills Baptist Church, 1332 N. Hill Field Road. Call Caryn at 801-292-1419 for information.
Man to Man support group, 7 p.m., Ogden Regional Cancer Treatment Center (emergency room entrance), 5475 S. 500 East, South Ogden. A forum for men and their loved ones to learn about diagnosis, treatment options, life after treatment and emotional support for prostate cancer. 801-479-2570.
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 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.
Upcoming
Fall Pet Super Adoption event, "No Place Like Home" presented by PetSmart and No More Homeless Pets, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 10, 11, 12, PetSmart Parking Lot, 389 W. 1830 South, Salt Lake City. For information see www.utahpets.org or call Kyllie, Adoption Specialist, at Davis County Animal Care and Control, 801-444-2200.
Basics, a 6-week course that covers the fundamentals of caring for you, your family and your young child/teenager with mental illness, 7-9 p.m., Sept. 15, Weber Human Services, 237 26th St., Room 232. Topics include: biology of mental illness, getting an accurate diagnosis, treatment options, communication skills, problem-solving, crisis preparation and response, handling challenging behavior, and record-keeping. Please call NAMI Weber Affiliate office at 801-625-3714 with any questions and to reserve your spot in these classes so that we may be prepared with adequate class materials. The office is located in the Weber Human Services building in Room 151 and is staffed Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
OFFER Educational Conference for Patients with Fibromyalgia, 1-4:30 p.m., Sept. 11 (parking/registration 12-1 p.m.), Downtown Marriott, 75 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City. Conference features Dr. Lucinda Bateman, Founder and Executive Director of OFFER and Lynne Matallana, President and Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Association. Fibromyalgia is often called an "invisible" illness because the people who have it typically do not look sick. But for them, something as simple as a hug or a handshake can be painful. The conference is designed to help inform people about the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia, its diagnosis and how one can live with and manage the condition. To learn more about the patient conference and attend, please visit www.offerutah.org. $20 registration before Sept. 8; $30 after. For information call 801-531-0800.
VFW Post 1481 burgers, dogs and boogie night, 6-8:30 p.m., burger or dog, bag of chips, and drink for $4.50. There will be music from 8-11 p.m. by Flashback. This event be held at VFW parking lot, 907 W. 12th St., Ogden. Proceeds go to Veteran's Hall expansion.
AARP Driver Safety Program Classes, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. with half hour lunch break, Sept. 13, Northview Senior Center, 485 E. 2550 North, North Ogden. Call (801) 782-6211 to register. The AARP Driver Safety Program is also offering a special evening class in Ogden. It is a four hour class, and will be held on two days for two hours each day, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 13 and Sept. 20. You must attend both days. The class will be at the Harrison Regent Retirement Residence, 4491 S. Harrison Blvd. Call 801-476-1653 to register. The cost of the classroom course in only $12 for AARP members, and $14 for nonmembers. You can receive a discount on your auto insurance. The AARP Driver Safety Program will help you meet the challenges you face daily on today's roads. For additional information about classes call Steve or Joy Jeffs at 801-782-4070.
B.R.I.D.G.E.S. (Building Recovery of Individual Dreams and Goals through Education and Support), a 10-week course for consumers of mental health services and those interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery, begins Thursday, Sept. 16, from 7-9 p.m. at Weber Human Services, 237 26th St., Ogden, Room 245. Topics include: brain biology and mental illness, medications review, schizophrenia and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, problem-solving and communication, building support and crisis avoidance planning, community support services, healthy living and whole-body healing. It is a peer-to-peer class taught by trained individuals who have personal experience with mental illness. Please call NAMI Weber Affiliate office at 801-625-3714 with any questions and to reserve your spot in these classes so that we may be prepared with adequate class materials. The office is located in the Weber Human Services building in Room 151 and is staffed Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Family-To-Family, a 12-week course for families and friends of people who have mental illness, begins Sept. 16, from 7-9 p.m. at Weber Human Services, 237 26th St., Ogden, in the auditorium on the third floor. Family members can unite together to support each other and receive valuable education about signs and symptoms of mental illness, medications, emotional stages of reaction to the illness, effective coping skills, problem-solving, empathy, communication skills, recovery and advocacy. Please call NAMI Weber Affiliate office at 801-625-3714 with any questions and to reserve your spot in these classes so that we may be prepared with adequate class materials. The office is located in the Weber Human Services building in Room 151 and is staffed Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ogden High School Class of 1970 40th reunion, Sept. 17 and 18. Classmates are encouraged to update their contact information at ohs1970@comcast.net or 801-475-4470. Please register at www.ogdenhighschool.com and look for updated reunion information on Facebook as well.
25th Annual Wildwoods BASH by Ogden Nature Center, 5 p.m., Sept. 18, in the glen behind the visitor center at Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St. The evening includes supper by favorite local chefs, live jazz and an auction of outdoor gear, nature art, fun experiences and other nature-related items. This year's auction will include an original oil painting by Doug Braithwaite and other original works of art, a home composter, gold status, limited edition photograph by Thomas Mangelson, hand-knit scarves and jewelry by local artists, over night stay for a party of up to 12 people at Ogden Nature Center's tree house, outdoor adventures both far away and close to home, and awesome outdoor gear by Patagonia. Dinner is catered. All proceeds from the Wildwoods BASH support Ogden Nature Center's award-winning environmental education programs for school children, nature programs for the community and two nature preserves, totaling over 175 acres of open space. Tickets are $60 per person or $1,000 for a reserved, sponsor table of eight. For information or to reserve tickets, please call 801-621-7595 or send an e-mail to info@ogdennaturecenter.org.
Northern Utah Women's Conference, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 18, Davis Applied Technology Center, 550 E. 300 South, Kaysville. Pre-register by Sept. 6. pre-registration is $30; day of event registration: $38. For information call Sylvia, 801-773-4557 or visit www.northernutahwomen.com for information about workshops and guest speaker Adrienne Gillespie.
Bonneville High School class of 1965 will hold a 45-year reunion on Saturday, Sept. 18, at the South Ogden Park, 555 39th St., Ogden, beginning at 4 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. The cost will be $15 per person. Please call John Massey at 801-451-5077 or Jill Wallace Ewing at 801-278-0856 to make a reservation or obtain more information.
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.
Plain City Elementary Walk-a-thon and Silent Auction, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., Sept. 23, at the Plain City Town Square. Our only fundraiser for the school year, it will raise vital money for Plain City Elementary. Support from businesses has allowed us to give generously to the school, helping to maintain the programs our children need for their education. As part of a company's donation, we will include acknowledgement of the company's support on a large sign prominently displayed at our event. If you have any questions concerning your donation contact Monica Jenkins, 801-540-6325.
Preschool Discovery Days - Bizzy Buzzy Bugs, 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., or 1 p.m., Sept. 25, Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. $4 per child/adult chaperones are free. For ages 305. Pre-registration and deposit required, no walk-ins. Please call 801-621-7595 to sign up.
The Boy Scouts of America is touring the country, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Sept. 24 and Sept 25, South Towne Center Mall, 10450 S. State St., Sandy, on west side of the parking lot. An exciting, hands-on view of the organization's 100-year history, Adventure Base 100 will unfold into a 10,000-square-foot campus of immersive Scout-related experiences: a ropes course, hands-on exhibits, digital interactives, a multi-sensory IMAX-like Go Dome, a stage, and much more. For information: www.adventurebase100.org.
Kundalini Yoga for beginners, 6:30 p.m., Monday or Thursday beginning Sept. 27, Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. $45 for members, $50 for non-members. Ideal for beginners or those who want a gentle Kundalini practice. Please pre-register by calling 801-621-7595.
Money Market Fair, 5 p.m., Sept. 29, 3159 Grant Ave., Ogden. Hosted by Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership and other community agencies. Focus for this event will be to provide information and assistance on fighting debt, poor credit, foreclosures, alternate food purchase options, and free tax preparation. There will be activities, classes, prizes, and pizza available to all those who come participate. Classes will be held by Cornerstone Financial on "How to pay down your Debt," AAA Fair Credit Counseling on "Predatory Lending," and Cottages of Hope will introduce programs such as "Stretch your Buck." Head Start will be putting on a town play center. In this center will be a store, bank, and school. This will allow the youth of all ages to have a better understanding of money, interest, banking, spending money, and learn the value of work. Information about buying in Ogden, or how to start a business with little income will be provided by Ogden City. Utah Saves will show how to put your money in the bank, set a budget, and much more. Learn how you can survive during these tough economic times.
Grand opening and rededication of the Pioneer Memorial Museum, noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 8 at 300 N. Main St., Salt Lake City. Free. The museum is operated by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Parking will be available at the west side of the Utah State Capitol, and a shuttle will be available. The museum has been closed for renovation since May 2010. Events at the celebration will include presentations of women's lives, storytelling of early and late pioneers, and the opportunity to tour the museum with docents. The museum holds about 100,000 relics and artifacts, 2,500 paintings and about 25,000 photo negatives that all relate to the early Mormon era (1847-May 1869). Viewing of databases of histories and photos will be available.
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown Dinner Theater, 7 p.m., Oct. 20-23, Farmington Community Arts Center, 120 S. Main St. $18 per person includes full dinner and dessert, with a traditional turkey dinner. For information contact Sarah at 801-451-0953.
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