Calendar of Events
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EVENTS
Davis Clipper • December 3, 2009
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298-1302. www.rodgersmemorial.com
Nov. 27-Dec. 5
Benefitting homeless families, December 19
Dec. 4 • Bountiful Light Parade, 6 p.m.
Dec. 5 • Community Food Drive, 8 a.m. to noon. Drop off contributions to Bountiful Food Pantry, 480 E. 150 N., Bountiful (behind the Community Church.) Contributions will remain in this area. Helpful items include rice, spaghetti sauce, sugar, canned pasta, salad dressing, disposable diapers and dish and laundry soap. • Santa is coming to Farmington from 3-5 p.m. Community Arts Center, 120 S. Main, Farmington. Cost is $2 per person, includes refreshments, one on one time with the Big Guy, and an opportunity for a family photo with Santa (with a minimal charge). Santa will perform a special magic act twice. Purchase tickets online at www.farmington.utah.gov. or by phone at 801-451-0953, or at the Recreation office 720 W. 100 N., Farmington. • Soroptimist Holiday Home Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. All proceeds are donated to local charities. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the Clipper, many Bountiful businesses and at any of the homes the day of the tour. Homes are located at 1768 S. Ridge Point Drive, Bountiful; 2586 S. Fairway Circle, Bountiful; 2295 S. Pheasant Way, Bountiful; 1877 W. 1790 South and 1856 W. 1790 South, Woods Cross. A boutique will be located at 272 N. 100 E., Bountiful. • Breakfast with Santa, benefiting Family Connection Center, at the Wight House in downtown Bountiful, 95 N. Main, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., children, 2-12, $12, adults, $18, seniors, $15. Get tickets the Wight House. • Ogden Nature Center Holiday Open House, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission for everyone, hot wassail and delicious treats. Live music from 10-11:30 a.m. 966 W. 12th Street, Ogden, 801-621-7595 or visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org
Dec. 9 • Layton City Family Recreation is hosting hayrides through the “Lights Before Christmas” at Layton Commons Park from 6-8 p.m. Hayrides are FREE. Meet at the Commons Park Phase I Pavilion at the north end of Constitution Circle. Family Recreation will be serving cookies and hot cocoa inside the bowery. Come dressed warm, enjoy the hayride and then stroll through the lights to see the synchronized music and light display. Santa will be there as well! For questions call 801336-3900.
• “It’s A Wonderful Life,” performed by Odyssey Dance Theatre, Kingsbury Hall. It has the look of a Broadway show but the story is told through dance and the use of voice-overs very much like the film. For tickets see www.odysseydance.com or www.kingtix.com or call 801-5187100.
Dec. 4-19 • A Christmas Story, Pioneer Memorial Theatre, 300 South 1400 East, (located on the University of Utah campus), SLC. 801-581-6961, www.pioneertheatre.org.
Dec. 5, 12, 19
Volunteers and donations are needed for the Frodsham Family Christmas. The event, which creates Christmas for specially invited homeless families, needs donations and volunteer help. See “Events.” Dec. 12 • Breakfast with Santa, benefiting Bountiful Community Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Davis Conference Center, Layton. Buffet, entertainment for kids, music. RSVP at 801-4168888.
Dec. 19 • Volunteers and donations are needed for the Frodsham Family Christmas, set this year for Dec. 19. The event, which creates Christmas for specially invited homeless families, needs new and gently used toys, blankets, warm-weather clothes, and crock pots full of soup, stew and chili. Volunteers are also needed to set up, help with the event, and clean up. For more information about how to help, please call 801-451-0608 and leave a message or see the article on Page B1
to participate in the fun of listening to tales and creating a make and take craft to remember them by! 1-3 p.m., $1 per child, Community Arts Center, 120 South Main, Farmington. 801-451-0953, www.farmington.utah.gov
CONCERTS Dec. 2
over six years of age.
Dec. 7 • The “Messiah” will be presented at Bountiful High School, 7:30 p.m. Director Dr. Michael Huff joins the Utah Voices and the Salt Lake Symphony. Tickets are $10/adults, $5 students and seniors. Ages eight and up are recommended. Tickets available at Arttix.org, by calling 801-355- ARTS, or at the door on performance night.
Dec. 11
• SOLD OUT! The Bar J Wranglers Holiday Western Music Show, Woods Cross High School, 7 p.m.
• Davis Master Chorale will perform at the Assembly Hall on Temple Square, 6:30 p.m. For more information, please visit davismasterchorale.org.
Dec. 4
Dec. 11
• Neighborhood Living Nativity, 6-8 p.m. nightly,1800 South and Orchard Drive, Bountiful.
• Davis Master Chorale will be presenting their annual holiday concert, this year titled “Joy to the World,” on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Davis High School auditorium. The program will feature traditional carols, hymns, and spirituals. Single tickets are $5, and Family tickets (up to 6) are $20. For more info.please visit davismasterchorale.org.
• Bountiful Arts Center, 745 S. Main, Bountiful, 7 p.m. Park City and Salt Lake City musicgarage.org students will perform the music of The Beatles, Coldplay, Buddy Holly, U2, Cream, Journey, David Bowie and more. the event is free but donations are appreciated.
Through Dec. 23
Dec. 5
Dec. 15
Dec. 19-25
• Bountiful Davis Arts Center hosts its annual 2009 Holiday Show & Sale. A wide variety of different artists and artistic styles will be on display, including a sprinkling of Christmas pieces that will get you in the mood for the upcoming holiday season.
Jan. 23 • Storytelling Festival “In a Land Far Far Away.” Come hear stories of adventures in distant lands told by fantastic local storytellers! All ages are invited
• The Beehive Statesmen Chorus announce their annual Family Christmas Show “Barbershop Christmas,” at 3:07 p.m. at Highland High School, 2166 South 1700 East, Salt Lake City. Call 801-331-8760 or 801544-9983 for ticket information.
Dec. 5-6 • The Salt Lake Children’s Choir will perform in the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, SLC, 8 p.m. The public is invited at no charge but admission is limited to those
• Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Theater, 138 W. Broadway (300 So.), SLC. $15. www.arttix.org.
STAGE
Nov. 19-Dec. 19 • Scrooge, the Musical, Rodgers Memorial Theatre, 292 E. Pages Lane, Centerville, 801-
• The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, noon, Rodgers Memorial Theatre, 292 E. Pages Lane, Centerville. Tickets are $4. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. 801298-1308.
Dec. 4-5 • The Ogden Institute of Religion is hosting its Christmas Spectacular, “Christmas Gifts” featuring choral singing, dancing, acting, chimes and the traditional nativity scene, 7:30 p.m., Val A Browning Center Austad Auditorium, WSU campus. Tickets available at the Ogden LDS Institute office. For information call 801-621-1800.
Dec. 18-24 • The Utah premier of a new play, “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol,” based upon the familiar holiday favorite “A Christmas Carol.” It’s time for Jacob Marley to tell his story. Old Post Theatre at Ft. Douglas, on the U of U campus, 245 Ft. Douglas Blvd., SLC.. For tickets call 801-5817100, www.kingtix.com, or at the door.
Jan. 7, 9, 11-16 • It’s “Footloose,” “Grease,” and “Happy Days” all rolled into one! It’s “All Shook Up,” playing at Bountiful High School at 7 p.m. The show features music by Elvis Presley. It’s 1955, and Chad, a motorcycle ridin’, rovin’ roustabout pulls into a small Midwestern town. The mayor believes he is the “Devil in Disguise,” but Natalie, a mechanic at a local gas station, falls madly in love with him, dresses up like a man to be near him, and finally gets her guy. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. There is a $25 family pass. Purchase advance tickets at Bountiful High School main office or at Top Hat Video. For information call 801-402-3900.
CLASSES
Dec. 11 • Ballroom, Swing, & Latin Dancing. Enjoy date night dancing fun! Columbus Center Auditorium, 2531 S 400 E, Salt Lake City, 7:30-10 p.m., free lesson at 7:30 p.m. with $5 admission. Great atmosphere, fabulous dance music. For info call Margene at 801-298-8047 or visit www.dance-scene.com.
Mondays • Senior Dance Classes, Bountiful, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Monday night beginning Sept. 7. Social and ballroom dances will be taught. Sherri Cotton 801-916-2156.
Wednesdays • A “Single Mingle” Dance Class, will be held in Bountiful, from 8-10 p.m. every Wednesday night. Social and ballroom dances will be taught. Sherri Cotton 801-916-2156.
Fridays • A Youth Social/Ballroom Dance Class, will be held in Bountiful, from 6-7 p.m. every Friday night. Social and ballroom dances will be taught. Sherri Cotton 801-916-2156.
Farmington Recreation •Farmington City has ongoing sign ups for classes offered: guitar, karate, Play on Youth Theater Academy. For more information visit the website. Register at Farmington City Parks and Recreation office, 720 W. 100 N. or www.farmington.utah.gov. 451-0953.
Tuesdays • Safe Harbor Crisis Center’s Domestic Violence Outreach Program offers weekly support groups for domestic violence victims. Groups held at 6 p.m. 444-3191. Groups free/confidential. • Safe Harbor Crisis Center’s Rape Recovery Program offers weekly support groups for survivors of rape/sexual assault, family members and friends, 7 p.m. at Safe Harbor. 444-3191. Groups free/confidential. • Spanish classes, in Bountiful. Call 397-5222.
Third Wednesday • MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Support group will meet at the Bountiful Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Julie 292-6040 or Sandi 543-1915.
Third Wednesday • Brain Injury Support Group, 7 p.m. Skyroom at South Davis Community Hospital. All those touched by brain injury are invited to join for support, informal discussion and sharing. Louise or Corrine, 295-2361.
Thursdays TOPS Club weight loss support group meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Episcopal Church, 1131 South Main, Centerville (use East entrance). www.tops.org.