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.
Thursday
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.
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.
"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.
Trout Unlimited Weber Basin Anglers meet at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month 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 Street., Ogden. Yearly fee, $12; nursery, $1/child. (801) 745-2468.
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.
Friday
Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step support group, each Friday, 7 p.m., Hill Air Force Base Chapel Annex, Room 18-19. (801) 682-6955.
Depot Story Hour, 10:30 a.m., Brigham City Historic Depot, 833 W. Forest St. The theme will be trains and will correlate with the driving of the last spike at Promontory on May 10, 1869. Box Elder County has a strong train history and the Brigham City Historic Depot is proud to be part of it. There are even small models of the train engines Jupiter and 119 , the locomotives that faced each other at Promontory, when the last spike was driven to bring the east and west coasts together by train. There are many other things to look at while you are at the Depot. Children enjoy looking at the model train. For more information contact Marge or Jack Small at (435) 723-5476. There is always a train watch and refreshments will be enjoyed.
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. Accepting new members. For information call Shelly Bellflower at (801) 626-8610 or Renee Gushen at (801) 394-2726.
Yard sale to benefit Dani Franks, a teacher at West Haven Elementary School who has been diagnosed with cancer. The yard sale will be held 9 a.m.-noon at Stoney Brooke Assisted Living parking lot, 4390 S. 700 West, Riverdale. Anyone with items to donate can drop them off at Stoney Brooke any time prior to the sale. (801) 393-2824.
Saturday
American Legion Baker-Merrill Post 9 activities, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 845 W. 24th Street, Ogden. Art and craft sale, post spring clean-up of building and grounds. There will also be a post election for officers for the fiscal year 2010-2011. Election will be for members only and they must have current membership card to vote. For questions contact Post Commander Bob Schuessler at (801) 393-1475 or wisclad@aol.com.
"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.
Botanical Body Art, 2 p.m., Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th Street, Ogden. Mendhi or Henna painting, the practice of safely and temporarily dying the skin in intricate designs with the use of henna. Learn about the temporary tattoo designs from a local artist Janet Gioffre-Harrington, with 30 years of experience. For information call (801) 621-7595.
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.
"Money 101: How To Care For Your Money In Difficult Times," sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Ogden branch, 10 a.m., Ogden Golf and Country Club, Ogden. Richard Effiong of Ogden, financial education services specialist, will consider questions such as, "Do we know where our money goes? Are we properly protected in a financial crisis? How do we get out of debt?" Persons desiring brunch may call Joan Effiong, AAUW president, (801) 621-5037 for reservations. The session is free without brunch.
Tree Top Treasure Hunt, 9 a.m.-noon, Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th Street, Ogden. Bring your binoculars (or borrow a pair from us). Program starts with introduction to birding basics and rules for successful treasure hunt around the nature preserve. Prizes will be awarded to those who find and identify 20 of the 25 hidden birds. All ages welcome. Pre-register by May 14. 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 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.
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
American Legion Baker-Merrill Post 9, 6 p.m., 845 W. 24th Street, Ogden. Monthly membership meeting begins with the commander ice cream social. General membership meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with the installation of new post officers. The post executive committee meeting will follow the general membership meeting. Any questions contact Bob Schuessler at (801) 393-1475 or wisclad@aol.com.
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.
Summer clothing swap, 6-8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 705 23rd St., Ogden. Summer clothing, work or play clothing. This is an all ages event so bring clothes for adults and children. If you have clothes that don't fit or you don't like anymore then come and trade with someone else. You can trade as many clothes as you bring so if you have 30 articles of clothing with you then you can go and pick 30 to take home with you. All clothing must be clean (fresh out of the washer and dryer) and in good repair. Invite your friends and neighbors as this is open to help everyone. We are also looking for volunteers to help with set up and cleaning up afterwards. For information contact Stephanie at stephfrogs@yahoo.com or Heidi at heideleigh@hotmail.com.
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.
Wednesday
Alzheimer's support group, 6-7 p.m., Mountain Ridge Assisted Living, 1885 E. Skyline Drive, South Ogden. Day care provided. (801) 475-5111.
Combined stroke and spinal-cord injury support group, 5 p.m., McKay-Dee Hospital's Education Center, 4401 Harrison Blvd., Ogden (go through patient tower and visitor entrance). (801) 387-2281.
Conversation Café, 7-8:30 p.m., Weber County Library, 2464 Jefferson Ave. Join us in the subtle art of conversation; topics will vary. Free. (801) 726-6308.
Golden Spike Gem & Mineral Society meeting, 7 p.m., Wattis-Dumke Room, second floor, Union Station, 25th and Wall Ave. The May program will be demonstrating silver smith, making cabochon and chain, filigree/cuff bracelets, beading, wire wrap, fossil prep, and more. Guests are always welcome. For information call (801) 648-5060 or e-mail club@goldenspikegem.org or www.goldenspikegem.org.
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.
HIV/AIDS support group, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Northern Utah Coalition, Inc., 536 24th Street, Suite 2B, Ogden. Contact Sarah for information at (801) 393-4153 or e-mail nuc536@comcast.net.
Marine Corps League meeting, 7 p.m., Golden Corral Restaurant, 988 Washington Blvd., Ogden. All Marine veterans, active, reserve and FMF Corpsmen are invited to attend, and meets the third Wednesday each month. For information, call Ben Setter at (801) 525-0147.
Ostomy support group "Meet and Eat", 6 p.m., McKay-Dee Hospital (room behind the cafeteria), 4401 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. We meet in the room behind the cafeteria. If you've been affected by an ostomy, please join with us.
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.
Weber/Ogden NAMI group free information meeting for the public, 7-8 p.m., the third Wednesday of each month at the Pleasant Valley County Library, 5568 Adams Ave., Ogden (across from Ogden Regional hospital).
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.
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