Busy Weekend for Ogden
I hope you have had a chance to truly experience Ogden recently. This weekend was a perfect opportunity to do so.
Friday was Your Community Connection's 15th Annual "Real Men Can Cook" at Union Station. Area vendors and chefs produced samples of exquisite foods. (Personal favorites included New Orleans Style Lasagna and Southwestern Egg Rolls). All proceeds went to YCC- Ogden's domestic violence shelter.
Saturday presented itself with a variety of activities. In the morning, Ogden Area Youth Alliance in connection with our local "r.a.m.p." funds, provided "A Day For Kids"- an opportunity to showcase what is available for kids in the area. Venues such as Treehouse Museum, Union Station, Nature Center, Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park, Ogden Ice Sheet, and PapaGeorge Dairy provided free admission to kids. The cold weather proved a bit of a damper on some of the outdoor locations, but from reports, the Treehouse was packed.
The afternoon provided a chance to enjoy a "south of the border" atmosphere at the Amphitheater. This celebration (and not Cinco de Mayo as many believe) is a celebration of Mexico's independence. Again, cold weather played a bit of a factor to keeping some away, but not all.
Saturday evening provided a chance to take in a football game at Weber State University as the Wildcats took on in-state "two-A" rival, Southern Utah University. The colder than normal temperatures kept the crowd to below 7,000 (uh.. does anyone remember a packed Stewart Stadium a year ago to welcome "Mac" to Weber?-- I guess the honeymoon's over.) The 'Cats picked up their first win of the season (handing SUU their first loss) 24-13.
I'm certain that there were other opportunities to experience the city. If you missed out last weekend, don't despair- this Saturday is the Harvest Moon Festival on 25th Street. This is truly a festival not to be missed.
Friday was Your Community Connection's 15th Annual "Real Men Can Cook" at Union Station. Area vendors and chefs produced samples of exquisite foods. (Personal favorites included New Orleans Style Lasagna and Southwestern Egg Rolls). All proceeds went to YCC- Ogden's domestic violence shelter.
Saturday presented itself with a variety of activities. In the morning, Ogden Area Youth Alliance in connection with our local "r.a.m.p." funds, provided "A Day For Kids"- an opportunity to showcase what is available for kids in the area. Venues such as Treehouse Museum, Union Station, Nature Center, Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park, Ogden Ice Sheet, and PapaGeorge Dairy provided free admission to kids. The cold weather proved a bit of a damper on some of the outdoor locations, but from reports, the Treehouse was packed.
The afternoon provided a chance to enjoy a "south of the border" atmosphere at the Amphitheater. This celebration (and not Cinco de Mayo as many believe) is a celebration of Mexico's independence. Again, cold weather played a bit of a factor to keeping some away, but not all.
Saturday evening provided a chance to take in a football game at Weber State University as the Wildcats took on in-state "two-A" rival, Southern Utah University. The colder than normal temperatures kept the crowd to below 7,000 (uh.. does anyone remember a packed Stewart Stadium a year ago to welcome "Mac" to Weber?-- I guess the honeymoon's over.) The 'Cats picked up their first win of the season (handing SUU their first loss) 24-13.
I'm certain that there were other opportunities to experience the city. If you missed out last weekend, don't despair- this Saturday is the Harvest Moon Festival on 25th Street. This is truly a festival not to be missed.
posted by Lancer at 10:41 AM
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