Youths

OGDEN — The weather and atmosphere were perfect for a day listening to bluegrass music at Fort Buenaventura. People from all walks of life took full advantage of the sights and sounds of the Ogden Music Festival on Saturday.

The festival has been held annually for about six years, and many locals have enjoyed every minute of watching the event grow.

Courtney Lazalere has been attending since the event started and said this year’s is the best ever.

SALT LAKE CITY – Minors will need a parent’s written consent to get a tattoo or body piercing if legislation being pushed this session becomes law.

The measure also provides protections for a tattoo parlor that may unwittingly give a tattoo to a minor.

The parlor can avoid a misdemeanor charge if it can produce a photocopy of a valid driver’s license or other ID on file if a person claims to be 18 or older.

OGDEN — Cai Noble is happy with her life, but it hasn’t always been that way. Noble is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She’s also gay.

When she revealed her sexuality to her adoptive family, they were kind and loving toward her. However, there was also increased stress in the home, so she decided to move out. That’s when she became homeless. “When I came out, we didn’t have any adequate resources to help us to get through the issue as a family,” Noble said. “My family didn’t kick me out of the house, but it was causing some distress, so I decided to leave. I was 17 years old, and I didn’t know what I was getting myself into by becoming homeless.”

Noble said being homeless was a traumatizing experience and something she is trying to prevent from happening to other youths.

CLEARFIELD — The city is hosting its annual Halloween Boo-nanza from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Clearfield Aquatic Center, 825 S. State St. Before the main event, at 5:30 p.m., there will be a pet and people costume parade.

The theme is fractured fairy tales. Patrons will see decor, games and activities that resonate with “Rapunzel,” “The Ugly Duckling,” “Hansel and Gretel,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Red Riding Hood” and “Three Billy Goats Gruff.”

Events include the floating pumpkin patch, cupcake decorating, train rides on the outdoor pool deck, a haunted house, the “Scales and Tails” live reptile exhibit, food and goodies for sale, a fall carnival with inflatable toys and games in the gym.

FARMINGTON — Parents are invited to an open house to learn about the proposed fifth- and sixth-grade maturation program for Davis School District.

The open house is from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the auditorium at Davis School District, 45 E. State St.

Parents will view the proposed PowerPoint for both fifth- and sixth-grade students, said John Robison, the district’s healthy lifestyles director.

FARR WEST — Her moments of glory leading her well-bred and well-trained Holstein cows into the show arena will happen Friday and Saturday at the 83rd annual Weber County Dairy Days competition at the Weber County Fairgrounds.

But 15-year-old Lexie Papageorge started early in the week with the trimming and bathing that her cows and heifers — young cows that have never borne a calf — will need to put their best hooves forward.

OGDEN -- Weber State University will host a "Preparing for the 'Real World'" conference April 27 and 28.

The multicultural conference, aimed at high school students, will feature keynote speakers, workshops for students and advisers, and a talent show. All events will emphasize college options, leadership roles and cultural identity.

The conference is free for students who register, including an overnight stay at a local hotel and shuttle transportation to and from events. For more information or to register, visit www.weber.edu/myc.