A couple years ago I met a guy who was recently out of prison and was painting these wild paintings in neon and bright colors. He's latino, and carried his art around with him. Does anyone know who I'm talking about or who he is? I'm curious if he's still around Ogden.

Back with another list of family-friendly events happening around Weber County this week. A lot of these are free/free to attend.

If I missed anything good, drop it in the comments and I’ll try to include it next time. I have no affiliation with these.

**Tuesday, September 1**

- Dollar Skate Night — Neptune Skating — 6:00–8:00 PM or 8:00–10:00 PM

Neptune Skating

$1 per session; skate rental extra $3–$4

Budget-friendly Tuesday night skating. Bring your own skates or rent a pair there.

**Wednesday, September 2**

- Roy Community Farmers Market — 5:00–9:00 PM

Roy Farmers Market

Free

Fresh produce, bread, meat, eggs, cookies, handcrafted items, food trucks, and more.

**Friday, September 4**

- First Friday Art Stroll — Ogden — 6:00–9:00 PM

Downtown Ogden / Historic 25th Street

Free

Community art night with galleries, businesses, venues, and hundreds of artists around downtown Ogden.

- Of This Place: Great Basin Neighbors — Art Exhibition — 6:00–8:00 PM

Kimball Arts Building / Shaw Gallery

Free

Opening reception for a public art exhibition, with an artist lecture and performance by Gregg Deal.

- First Friday: Open Studio Night — Harvest Market — 6:00–9:00 PM

The Monarch

Free

Fall-themed First Friday event with local vendors, fresh finds, art, food, and open studios throughout the building.

- Oddity Showcase Extravaganza — 6:00–9:00 PM

The Local Artisan Collective

Free

One-night pop-up with curiosities, antiques, oddities, and special vendors.

**Saturday, September 5**

- Hooper Tomato Days — 6:00 AM–9:30 PM

Hooper Park

Free

Saturday events include the backyard BBQ competition, pancake breakfast, flag raising ceremony, junior jackpot rodeo, 5K Tomato Chase, and more.

- Ogden Farmers Market — 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

Historic 25th Street

Free

Vendors, food, produce, handmade goods, and a fun downtown walk.

- Curio Theatre — Art/Theater Exhibition — 7:00–9:00 PM

Val A. Browning Center / Austad Auditorium

Free

One-night interdisciplinary art and theater event at Weber State University.

**Monday, September 7**

- Hooper Tomato Days — 7:00 AM–9:30 PM

Hooper Park

Free

Monday events include the community wake up, parade, vendors, home arts and produce exhibit, children’s games, tractor show, and more.

- Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame — 7:30 PM

Ongoing at Beverly’s Terrace Plaza Playhouse

$18–$25 per ticket

Musical playing Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays through September 26.

Full calendar/details below, plus you can subscribe if you'd like this and more directly in your inbox each Tuesday:

https://weberfamilyfun.com/

If you see a tree like this growing on your property, please cut it down. This is the "tree of heaven" it is highly invasive and grows insanely fast. I've noticed they've been popping up everywhere lately and it's concerning. Inform anyone you know or anyone that may care.

We are currently reading Piranesi by Susanna Clarke 💜

You still have plenty of time to join in!

Hey everyone! I posted here a couple of months ago about seeking volunteer mentors for USU’s 4-H Mentoring program in Weber and Davis Counties, and I wanted to give a quick update.

Since then, we’ve had some really successful events where we’ve been able to meet and recruit more kids into the program. It’s been awesome to see the interest from families.

The downside is that we now have quite a few kids ready for a mentor, and we need a few more people willing to step up and be that person for them.

Mentoring is pretty simple. You’re matched with one kid and spend about an hour a week together. Maybe you grab some food, go for a hike, play basketball or video games, work on homework, or just hang out and talk.

You don’t need any special experience, and you definitely don’t need to have life figured out. These kids mostly need someone who will show up, listen to them, and take an interest in their lives.

That’s really what has stuck with me while doing this. An hour might not feel like much to us, but having an adult who chooses to spend that hour with you every week can mean a lot to a kid.

So if you’ve thought about mentoring before or want to volunteer in new ways for your community, we could really use you right now. And if it’s not something you can do personally, sharing this with someone you think would make a good mentor would help too.

I am happy to answer any questions about what it’s like, the time commitment, the screening process, or anything else. Feel free to comment or message me!

I tried expanding the storage on my son’s switch and it didn’t work. I replaced the micro sd card slot and still doesn’t work. I’m guessing something has to be soldered. Anyone know of any places or anyone know how to do it? Obviously I’ll pay

Hi! I’m looking for someone to train my disaster of a flesh prison. I’ve gone in and out of physical therapy my entire adult life and I think I just need someone to instruct me in person multiple times a week. I have a home gym set up.

Know anyone?

It’s on this plot of land behind Home Depot and near Sam Club. I couldn’t find any information on it. Anybody know what it is (or has anybody heard any rumors on what it could be?)?

Got to town on Monday from NY, and loving it! Renting in South Weber. Anyone love breakfast spots closer to South Weber like maybe Unitah? Or Layton? Perfect if they have non-vegan and vegan options for breakfast. Thanks

I’m searching for a gymnastics class for kids aged 3-6. I’m hoping for a well established business that teaches kids to have fun, not to prepare for the upcoming Olympics 😉.

Hi! We want to do a 3 ish hour hike. MIL is very experienced. I’m fit, but afraid of heights. Any recs for something nice, cliff free, preferably near the canyon? Elevation gain is no issue, but ideally nothing too steep on the downhill. (Oh dear I need to find my poles)

Thanks yall! I’m new to the area.

Around the Harrison/89 area

Does anyone know anything about the history of the building on the corner of Madison and 23rd?

It looks like it could be an old church or meeting house.

The two Weber County deputies who are trained to help with immigration enforcement are averaging about 8 hours a week on that work.

Any casual adult volleyball going on in Ogden? Can be indoor or sand (prefer sand if possible). Something like a "we show up Tuesday nights and play casually" type vibe.

Any small group community style spanish classes going on in ogden? Could be at the library or someone's place or even at the university. Something a1/a2/b1 oriented.

I live in Ogden and my nephew in southern Cal is getting married in early October. I am his only surviving relative so I'll be going. It is going to be a posh affair with a cocktail party the evening before. Tuxes are optional, but a dark suit is required. I have not worn a suit in 40 years, and don't have one. I should buy one because I imagine I'll have occasions in the future. Any suggestions on where to go?

Ogden residents were told OPD does not participate in immigration enforcement beyond limited “scene safety.”

Then the bodycam came out.

The footage appears to show an Ogden Police officer coordinating with an ICE agent about how to gain access to a frightened resident who believed local police were there to help him.

That is not a minor distinction.

So @OgdenPolice, @OgdenCity and the Ogden City Council need to answer some very simple questions:
Was this officer’s conduct consistent with OPD policy?

Did the officer materially assist ICE in locating, accessing or apprehending this resident?

Was there a judicial warrant?

What legal authority supported the detention?

If OPD policy prohibits officers from participating in civil immigration enforcement, will this officer be investigated or disciplined?

And will Chief Sube finally be required to publicly explain why his representations to council members appear inconsistent with what the bodycam shows?

Councilman Ken Richey previously demanded video, dates, locations and evidence before accepting residents’ claims about OPD assisting ICE.

Here is the video. Body cam
Video 2, Stop site from a bystanders perspective
Transcript of the body cam footage

Now what?

Councilwoman Flor Lopez and every other council member defending or minimizing this conduct should answer another question:

Why are residents subjected to an extraordinary evidentiary standard while OPD apparently gets to investigate itself and have Chief Sube’s explanation repeated as fact?

That isn’t meaningful oversight.
It’s institutional deference.

Enough with the semantic games about “scene safety.”

Enough with secondhand legal analysis from the department whose conduct is being questioned.

Enough with demanding evidence and then moving the goalposts when residents produce it.

Do your jobs. Hold OPD accountable.

Bodycam footage posted by OPD:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HZsBLiECF/?
Ogden Police Department policies:
https://council.ogdencity.com/1403/Department-Policies

Ogden City Council contact information:
https://elections.ogdencity.com/1005/Contact-the-Council
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Hello,

Are there any suggestions on good attorneys in the local area for Federal Employee issues like Disability Fers Retirement?

Anyone have a recommended shop for used or new tires? Who is the most trusted and fairly priced?