Community Calendar
Library hosts book discussion
The Brigham City Library will host a book discussion on Thursday, February 2, at the library at 7 p.m. The book to be discussed is John Marshall: Definer of a Nation, by Jean Edward Smith. Dr Kathryn MacKay from Weber State University will lead the discussion.
The most famous chief justice of the U. S. has been dead for 161 years, but his life and work continue to fascinate legal scholars, political scientists and biographers. Smith, a University of Toronto political scientist, is the most recent devotee. His endnotes and bibliography mention at least a dozen previous books about Marshall. Smith's version of the life is both respectful and a revision of the revisionism. He acknowledges his debt to Marshall papers, just as Hobson alerted readers to Smith's upcoming tome. While Hobson focused on Marshall's mind, Smith focuses on the externals of Marshall's life.
Guest lecturer at History Center
The Brigham City Family History Center is hosting a special guest lecturer, Sheri Lynn Lemon, tonight, Wednesday, February 1, at 10 a.m. The topic will be "Share Your Ancestor's Life with a Google Earth Tour".
Using Google Earth, participants can take family members on a virtual tour of special places in their ancestor's life. Participants can bring their ancestors to life by showing where they were born, educated, married, worked, fought, vacationed, worshiped, or are buried. Photos, stories, maps and more can be included.
Sheri Lynn Lemon is an instructor and Associate Director of Training at the Logan Utah Regional Family History Center. She is the editor of their weekly email newsletter and webmaster. She has written training manuals for three popular genealogy software programs, developed training CD's and Reference Cards for Family History and taught at numerous conferences and seminars. She has served a Church Service Support mission, has served on the UGA Board of Directors and is Chairman of the Cache Valley Legacy User Group. Sheri and her husband, Leon, live in Mendon, Utah and have six children and seventeen grandchildren. She graduated from USU in Education.
Company hosts free classes
Jean Stephensen, Master Rapid Eye Technician at All About U, will be hosting free lifestyle classes every Wednesday at 7 p.m., at All About U, 60 South Main Street, Suit 104 in Brigham City. Tonight's class will be on Cause and Effect and next weeks class will be on Abundance and Gratitude. Rapid Eye Technology is a natural safe way to release stress and trauma to re-pattern your life.
Blood drive held
The American Red Cross will have its bloodmobile in the parking lot of All American Real Estate, 695 South Main Street, in Brigham City on Thursday, February 2, from 3-7 p.m. Appointments are for two donors every 15 minutes. Walk-ups are also welcome.
This blood drive was set up to help Girl Scout, Alyssa Marabella, complete her Gold Project for her last year of scouting. She is looking for a minimum of 30 blood donors. Every donor will be entered into a drawing for Girl Scout cookies.
Those interested can contact Alyssa at Alyssa_bella29@hotmail.com or by phone at 435-730-6556 with their first and last name and time of donation to have a reserved spot.
Ladies Community Club sets meeting
The Ladies Community Club has set their meeting for Thursday, February 2, with visiting and socializing at 3:30 p.m., and the meeting beginning at 3:45 p.m.
This month's speaker is Becca Johnson of Perry, In 2011, she and her family participated in the "Compass" student foreign exchange program. She will be speaking about her experiences with the students from China.
Bird Haven District Scout Roundtables
Bird Haven District Scout Roundtables will be held Thursday, February 2, at 7 p.m. The Roundtables are held at the Perry First and Third Ward LDS church, 1308 West 2950 South, Perry. (Directions to the church: In Perry, turn west off from highway 89 at 3000 South. The Perry City Offices sign can be seen at this junction. Head west to 1200 West and turn right. Turn left again at 2950 South).
Homemakers meeting slated
The February meeting for the Box Elder Homemakers organization will be held on Friday, February 3, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is for members, their partners or a friend. The meeting will be held at Gillespie Hall. John and Lou Ann Christensen will be the guest speakers and they will be talking about relationships. It will be a fun evening with food, speaker and games. There will be no baby sitter available.
If those interested have not made reservation or if you have questions please contact Linda Baugh 723-2173 or Sharon Merritt 723-8784
Options schedules activities
Options for Independence invites participants to come on Friday, February 3, at 10 a.m., at 1095 No Main, Logan, to make a Valentine craft. Craft and transportation are $2 each.
Call Mandie 435-753-5353 to schedule a ride or for more information.
Valentine lunch at Maddox is set for 11:30 a.m., on Friday, February 10, and is the destination for Options for Independence and participants. Lunch prices will vary and transportation will be $2. Call Mandie to schedule a ride or for more information at 435-753-5353.
Heritage sets auditions
Heritage Theatre announces auditions/callbacks for the musical "Lucky Stiff" on Saturday February 4, at 9 a.m. The show will rehearse two to four days per week until opening. The show opens April 13 and runs through May 12 on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays with two matinees.
Those wishing to audition need to be prepared to sing at least 16 bars of an upbeat song from musical of their choice, cold reading from the script, and perhaps a simple dance routine. The cast calls for at least six men and four women. The ensemble roles will play multiple characters. All roles are open. One actor won't have to memorize any lines nor attend many rehearsals but may have to learn a dance routine.
If those interested have any questions call the director, Jacob Thompson, at 435-230-0882.
Author, Marie Higgins, to Speak at Library
On Tuesday, February 7, at 7 p.m., local author, Marie Higgins will speak to readers and writers at the Brigham City Library. In her presentation, "Love is in the Air: Bringing Your Story to Life with a Little Romance", Marie will show why it is important to add a little romance to your story and walk you through how to do it. A book signing will follow.
Marie Higgins is a multi-published author of romance; from reformed bad-boy heroes who make your heart melt to the feisty heroines who somehow manage to love them regardless of their faults. She's been writing for 17 years, and never gets bored! Visit her website / blog to discover more about her – http://mariehiggins84302.blogspot.com. The library is located at 26 E. Forest Street, Brigham City.
SUP slates meeting
The February meeting for the Box Elder Chapter of the National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers will be held at Maddox Lodge on Wednesday, February 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Richard Christiansen, national president of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers will be the speaker. Members, their partners and others interested are invited to attend.
Cost of the meals will be $15 per person payable prior to the start of the meeting. Those who have not been contacted by February 5 about their intentions to attend, may call Ricky Pond at 435-237-1223 or Bill McGaha at 435-723-7044.
Center hosting formal event
The Pregnancy Care Center is hosting a semi-formal event of desserts and dancing to celebrate that "Life is Sweet." The event will be held on Friday, February 10, at the Fine Arts Center, 58 South 100 West in Brigham City from 7-9:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 per person and professional photography session is $10. Music will be provided by Phil n' the Blanks, a nine piece playing swing, classic rock and pop hits from the 1940's to today. To learn more about the band visit www.philintheblanksut.com.
Space will be limited so call for tickets at 723-0500.
Klondike Derby set
The Bird Haven District Klondike Derby will be held on Friday and Saturday, February 10-11 in Mantua at the Jeppsen property off of Willard Peak Road. Troops can begin arriving in the late afternoon on February 10. Senior Patrol Leaders meeting will be at 6 p.m. The camp fire begins at 7 p.m. Activities will conclude by noon on Saturday, February 11.
Bald Eagle Day
On Saturday, February 11, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge will be having family fun activities to celebrate the Bald Eagle.
In conjunction with Bald Eagle Day around the state of Utah, the Refuge will offer games and crafts for all ages to learn about Bald Eagles and other raptors in Utah. The Ogden Nature Center will visit the Refuge for a quick "Ask the Eagle" program from 11:20 -11:45 a.m. Plus, the PBS Nature film American Eagle and live Raptor webcams will be playing all day.
The Refuge is also offering a guided tour along the Auto Tour Route from 12 – 2 p.m. Participants will learn and look for bald eagles, northern harriers, rough-legged hawks and other winter birds. Space is limited, pre-registration is recommended, so call 435-734-6436. The Refuge will have binoculars and field guides to lend for the tour and all activities are free.
The Wildlife Eduction Center is located at 2155 West Forest Street in Brigham City.
DUP schedules meeting
The Locust Camp of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers will meet for their monthly meeting on Monday, February 13, at 1 p.m. Their lesson will be "The ZCMI Room." They will meet at the Brigham City North Stake Center on 300 East and 600 North. They welcome new members.
FINE ARTS CENTER
58 South 100 West · Brigham City · 723-0740
IMPROV FACTION is open to tenth through twelfth graders and meets on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. under direction of Barbara Dawson. Come and enjoy theater games and improvisation to develop good theater skills or just have fun. There is no fee. Check our web site or contact Barbara Dawson for more info at 723-2471.
WORLD OF PUPPETRY MUSEUM will be open Saturday, February 4, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center, 58 South 100 West, Brigham City. Free activities include puppet history tours and demonstrations, puppet making and puppet play, a "Punch & Judy" show at 3 p.m., and puppet story time at 4 p.m. The Museum is open the first and third Saturday of each month from 2 to 5 p.m. or by appointment for groups. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.
SCULPTING CLASS is for adults and high school age, scheduled for Thursdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Instructor is Kelly Donovan. Learn the basics, tips and tricks about sculpting and design. Projects can be finished as ceramic pieces or students can opt to continue with a class in casting for latex or bronze figures. Six week class starts February 2. Cost is $50 with additional fee for any clay kept. Pre-registration required at 435-723-0740, six students needed for class to run
ART-TELL REMINDER of the FAC's Annual Art-Tell competition is set for the week of April 16-21, with the theme "On The Edge". Artists are reminded and encouraged to begin working on entries. More information is available at www.bcfineartscenter.org.
