Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
Good morning, Ogden.
Utah Jazz coach Scott Morrison and his wife Susanne started the To The Max Foundation in honor of their 5-year-old son who was diagnosed with autism in 2022 to help local families with therapy and communication devices.
The Chunky Golfer Open — a two-day tournament at Eaglewood Golf Course on July 18 and Soldier Hallow Golf Course on July 19 with a helicopter golf ball drop at 6:00 p.m. on July 18 — will support the charity by giving all proceeds to its programs.
Ogden City Council allocated $5 million from American Rescue Plan funds during Tuesday’s meeting to buy Weber County’s former jail located west of the Ogden Municipal Building—an effort aimed at clearing the way for downtown revitalization.
City officials proposed the plan to Weber County and hope to create temporary landscaping that could lead to a vibrant civic plaza—pending further county review.
Ogden City Council will review proposed city code changes for Ogden-Hinckley Airport at Tuesday’s 4 p.m. work session to split oversight between core ordinances and day-to-day operational policies—this change follows a 2024 audit that found shortcomings and aims to modernize the airport's management.
Big Foot and Forest Friends Summer Art Camp
9:30-11:30 a.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — $29 — Create your own Big Foot painting and forest diorama in a fun art camp for kids ages 5 and up.
Farmers Market Ogden 2025
8 AM - 1 PM — Farmers Market Ogden — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant community market featuring local vendors, food, and entertainment.
2025 Elite Skills Volleyball Camp
9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. — Swenson Gymnasium — Employee discounts available — Hone your volleyball skills with expert coaching in a focused environment.
Boise Hawks at Ogden Raptors
6:30-8 p.m. — Lindquist Field — Cost varies — Enjoy a thrilling Minor League Baseball matchup in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Ogden Raptors vs. Boise Hawks
5:59-8:00 p.m. — Lindquist Field — Enjoy a thrilling Minor League Baseball matchup between the Ogden Raptors and Boise Hawks.
Farmers Market Ogden 2025
2-7 p.m. — Farmers Market Ogden — Free entry — Explore over 200 vendors and enjoy activities, food, and performances at this community celebration.
Wild Church Hike & Meditation
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM — 29th Street Trailhead — Free — Explore nature on a scenic hike with mindfulness practices and community connection.
Mermaid Summer Art Camp
9:30-11:30 a.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — $29 — Dive into creativity with a mermaid painting and ocean diorama experience.
Dragons and Castles Art Camp
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — $29 — Unleash your creativity by designing a dragon and building a castle in clay while learning to paint.
Farmers Market Ogden 2025
8 AM - 1 PM — Farmers Market Ogden — Free entry — Explore over 200 unique vendors at this vibrant community market featuring local goods and entertainment.
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