New Event to Premiere at The Junction
Urban Adventure Festival to Bring Adventure Downtown
May 12th – Ogden, Utah. New Urban Adventure Festival coming to The Junction May 12th!
In bringing The Junction’s slogan of “where adventure meets downtown” alive, Urban Adventure Festival will feature local vendors, adventure themed activities, community-based organizations, live music and fun for all ages! Urban Adventure Festival will take place along Kiesel Avenue from 23rd to 24th. This family friendly event is free and open to the public. Participants are encouraged to visit local businesses residing in The Junction that will be open and contributing to the atmosphere. Come by, explore, shop and play!
Ogden Downtown Alliance (ODA) currently produces and manages events such as: Farmers Market Ogden, Harvest Moon Celebration, the Historic 25th Street Car Show, Witchstock and the Fall Market. Last year, ODA won two Indie Ogden Awards: Harvest Moon won Best Event of 2017 and Farmers Market Ogden won Best Place for Family Fun. More recently, ODA was awarded Best of State for Community Development.
ODA believes Urban Adventure Festival is a unique addition to the event lineup that will draw in new audiences, bring a flourish of business to The Junction and act as a platform for vendors, community organizations and artists to mingle with community members. Moreover, ODA wants to highlight The Junction businesses while broadening local understanding of Utah’s recreational opportunities.
All The Perks Espresso Café has been housed in The Junction for over seven and a half years. Diane Lamb, the café’s owner, says “since we’ve been here there have been a few events in parts of The Junction but it’s nice that Urban Adventure Festival will encompass all of it.” Lamb expresses a concern that many Junction businesses share, “a lot of people will come see a movie and not notice what else is here.” ODA hopes that Urban Adventure Festival will act as a platform for community members to walk The Junction and explore all that it has to offer.
You are invited to join ODA at The Junction from noon to 8 pm on Saturday, May 12th. Interested participants are welcome to follow Ogden Downtown Alliance and The Junction pages on Facebook and Instagram for updates and future event information.
Urban Adventure Festival
May 12th
12 pm to 8 pm
Kiesel Avenue from 24th to 2250
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You asked and we answered - Girls on the Run Utah is thrilled to announce the launch of our new program – Camp GOTR! For more than 10 years, Girls on the Run Utah has been providing life-changing programming to girls ages 8-13 throughout the school year and we are so excited to now offer a summer program!
Camp GOTR combines what your girl loves about Girls on the Run with all the fun of camp! During the week-long session, girls entering 3rd – 5th grades will enjoy building friendships in a fun and inclusive setting that includes interactive games, being physically active, and expressing creativity through arts and crafts and storytelling. Led by caring and qualified Girls on the Run coaches, Camp GOTR provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for girls to develop self-confidence, have fun with friends, and learn life skills they can use now and as they grow.
During the our mini Camp GOTR last summer, one parent shared: “My daughter talked non-stop about all the fun she had. She made new friends and tried new things, which really helped to build her self-confidence.” We would love for your girl to join us this summer at Camp GOTR!
We are offering Camp GOTR for three weeks this summer!
We will offer two different curricula, so feel free to register for more than one week!
Camp GOTR: Girls Have HEART
Throughout the week, girls will have fun exploring friendships with activities designed to discover what makes a good friend and how to be a good friend to others. Girls will move, build, create, write, discuss, connect, and laugh all while participating in games and activities that will leave them feeling confident and appreciated by their teammates.
Dates: June 25-29, 2018
Times: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Rowland Hall
Fee: $190
*Full-day option through Rowland Hall Summer Works program is available.
Camp GOTR: Girls Have Power
During this dynamic week-long session, girls will learn about the power they possess to recognize emotions in themselves and others, and how to express their feelings through fun and interactive activities such as “Emotion Detective”, building workshops, creative skits, and more!
Dates: July 30 - August 3, 2018
Times: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Rowland Hall
Fee: $190
*Full-day option through Rowland Hall Summer Works program is available.
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Dates: August 6 - August 10, 2018
Times: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Sugarhouse Park
Fee: $190
If you have any questions about the Camp GOTR experience for your girl, please don’t hesitate to contact Ivy Denihan at ivy@girlsontherunutah.org. Remember that space is limited, so please consider registering today!
Looking forward to a summer filled with sunshine and sprinkled with Girls on the Run spirit!
Ivy Denihan
Program Director
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Secretary Perdue Statement on Release of 2018 Farm Bill
(Washington, D.C., April 12, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement on the release of the 2018 Farm Bill:
“I applaud Chairman Conaway and the House Agriculture Committee for their diligence and hard work in crafting the 2018 Farm Bill. The trend of low commodity prices over recent years and headlines about trade disputes have caused anxiety among agricultural producers these days, so this legislation is critically important to give them some much-needed reassurance. In my travels across the country, I have found that farmers have confidence in President Trump’s ability to negotiate strong trade deals with other nations, but they also want a strong, bipartisan Farm Bill that puts their needs above Washington, D.C. politics. While there is still much work to be done, I am pleased that this Farm Bill aligns with many of the principles USDA released in January. I look forward to working with the Agriculture Committees and members of Congress from both sides to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill in a timely fashion to provide the needed support and certainty to our farmers. The Trump Administration has made rural prosperity a priority for the country, and a Farm Bill that works for agriculture is a key component of the agenda.”
