Festivals and Events

Birds of prey by day, stars by night at Antelope Island

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 ANTELOPE ISLAND — When it’s warm enough for a star party, you know spring is on the way.The first star party of the season, and a program about birds of prey, are on tap Saturday, April 13, at... more

Emily Dickinson inspires projects

Sunday, April 7, 2013 OGDEN — Nature-related projects inspired by the poetry of Emily Dickinson are on tap for the next Family Fun Night.Dickinson — the subject of the current Weber Reads community program — enjoyed... more

Parrots, gardening in library offerings

Sunday, April 7, 2013 Live parrot shows and gardening presentations will be featured during April at various branches of the Weber County Library.All programs begin at 7 p.m., and admission is free.Squawks and Company, of... more

Stalk the birds on Antelope Island

Thursday, April 4, 2013 ANTELOPE ISLAND — Enjoy a spring sunset or go on a “Birds and Binoculars” hunt during upcoming activities at Antelope Island State Park.The birding program runs from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 6... more

Keep kids engaged at center’s ‘Science Day’

Tuesday, April 2, 2013 BRIGHAM CITY — There’s no reason for children to be bored during spring break — at least not in Brigham City.The Fine Arts Center hosts spring break “Science Day” activities on Wednesday, April 3,... more

Junior League hosts Black and White gala

Tuesday, April 2, 2013 OGDEN — The Junior League of Ogden will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a Black and White Charity Gala on April 6.The event will feature entertainment, live and silent auctions, and dinner in... more

Baby animals come out to play at American heritage center

Becky Cairns Monday, April 1, 2013 WELLSVILLE — There are tiny turtles for the reptile lovers and wee furry creatures for the mammal lovers.Throw in some baby bear cubs, too, and you’ve got the makings of the next Baby Animal Days,... more

Easter weekend options include Fort Buenaventura rendezvous

Thursday, March 28, 2013 OGDEN — Put that Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, back in the box and grab a felt hat, decorated with a simple band or maybe a few feathers.It’s time for the annual Easter Rendezvous at... more

Weber libraries offer better alignment, live parrots

Thursday, March 28, 2013 From bird shows to gardening workshops, the Weber County Library offers a variety of programs at two branches.• “Secrets of Vastu Shastra,” an Indian science of architectural alignment, will be... more

Say goodbye to Chitters at Wednesday memorial service

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 OGDEN — Friends and fans are invited to say goodbye to Chitters, the great horned owl, with a special memorial program at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 27. Chitters died March 14.The service will be... more