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🌱 How are Ogden nonprofits trying to stop competing and start collaborating?
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In today's newsletter:
- How are Ogden nonprofits trying to stop competing and start collaborating?
- Why a Native author backed out of Weber State’s symposium
- How a family’s Ogden River scare led to a national medal
Also on today's calendar: Slackwater Pizzeria and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 49 and low of 41 degrees.
- Wednesday: A bit of rain, temps: high: 53, low: 32.
- Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 46 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. City, nonprofits discuss importance of alignment and avoiding competition (standard.net) — Ogden’s mayor and local nonprofits are rethinking how they work together so limited resources better serve residents, especially families needing services like preschool. Leaders describe shifting from competing for funding to collaborating, sharing data and aligning missions. They also highlight United Way’s Nonprofit Connection program, which helps Weber County organizations build capacity and reduce overlap. 
2. Indigenous author pulls out of Weber State symposium after receiving list of prohibited words (fox13now.com) — Weber State University in Ogden is revising its guidance on Utah’s HB 261 after Indigenous author Darcie Little Badger canceled a Native Symposium appearance over a list of “prohibited words.” University leaders say they must follow the law but also promise stronger protections for free speech and academic freedom on campus as they remove that controversial language from speaker forms.
3. Tooele County deputy awarded medal for heroism after saving father, son from Ogden River (fox13now.com) — An off-duty Tooele County deputy is being honored nationally for rescuing a 10-year-old boy and his father from the Ogden River in 2024. James Peasnall earned the prestigious Carnegie Medal after repeatedly diving into the fast-moving water to pull both family members to safety despite exhausting himself in the process.
4. Transfer portal tracker: A look at how Utah's 2026 roster is shaping up (deseret.com) — A Fremont High standout from Ogden, Salesi Moa, is among the recruits committed to join Utah’s 2026 football roster, highlighting local talent on a big stage. The article tracks who’s entering and leaving the transfer portal and details the Utes’ incoming high school and junior college class.
5. ‘We're kind of stressing': Ogden woman ponders future as husband potentially faces deportation (ksltv.com) — An Ogden woman is weighing whether to keep her family here or follow her husband to Mexico after his recent immigration arrest in central Ogden. She describes the emotional and financial strain on their children and herself, and questions how current immigration enforcement affects long-settled local families. The story underscores how national policy is playing out in Ogden households.
📸 Around Ogden
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ogden
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★ Featured events ★
- Hope Connection Women’s Support Group (In person)
Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness - USARA - Ogden, 893 24th St #300, Ogden
1:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- Quest Boys Basketball - Quest @ Highmark
HighMark Charter School , 2467 E South Weber Dr , South Weber
4:30 pm - Boys Basketball vs. Woods Cross Theme: Christmas/Ugly Sweater
Fremont High School , 1900 N 4700 W , Ogden
7:00 pm - Wrestling vs. Roy
Bonneville High Ogden, UT 84405
4:00 pm - Band/Choir Concert
Utah Military Academy , 5120 S 1050 W , Riverdale
6:00 pm - Slackwater Pizzeria
Slackwater Ogden , 209 24th St , Ogden
7:00 pm - Girls Basketball @ Springville
Springville High School , 1205 E 900 S , Springville
7:00 pm - Holiday Pops
Weber State University Department of Performing Arts , Browning Center , 1901 University Cir , Ogden
7:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Farr West Elementary
Fremont High School , 1900 N 4700 W , Ogden
5:00 pm - SMALL GYM-Choir Concert
North Ogden Jr High Ogden, UT 84414
5:30 pm - Ogden Christmas Village Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Christmas Village , 343 25th St , Ogden
6:00 pm - Concert Band/Orchestra
Rocky Mountain Jr High Ogden, UT 84401
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- In a world of prices increasing, Timber Mountain far exceeded my expectations and I actually see the value in their work.
They under promised and over delivered. I cannot say enough about the quality of work and how happy I am with my deck. (Nextdoor Shadow Valley) - Scooby-Doo is still missing.
It has been 6 months and we have had no confirmed sitings. We are praying for a Christmas miracle!!! I've included proof that I have the reward… (Nextdoor 17th - Jefferson)
- Ascend Staffing posted a job opening for Inspector/ Packer in Ogden. Apply here.
- Smith's Food & Drug Centers, Inc. posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Ogden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ogden here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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