Good morning, Ogden.

Lantern House in Ogden set a goal to collect 100 Thanksgiving turkeys for its clients and received 22 turkeys along with a $3,000 check from the Northern Wasatch Association of Realtors on Monday—raising the total to 196 turkeys.

Staff noted the donation comes amid a 46% rise in homelessness and food insecurities as the shelter runs at full 330 capacity.

Parents in Utah are deciding whether to give preteens smartphones for the holidays while experts urge gradual tech use and open talks to keep kids safe—many choosing devices with limits to help them learn slowly.

The discussion comes as local families balance tech trends with maintaining close parent relationships.

On Monday, officials at Salt Lake City International Airport unveiled 'Utah 2034' as the official name for the Winter Olympics when the countdown reached 3,000 days, and Governor Spencer Cox said the Games will unite all Utahns—an art installation named Utah Together Spectacular marked the ceremony. The new identity aims to emphasize that the event involves the entire state, not just the core urban areas.

Weber State swept Montana on Monday in Greeley, Colorado with set scores of 25 to 18, 25 to 20, and 25 to 20 — marking their second sweep of Montana in six days — and advanced the Wildcats in the Big Sky tournament.

The Wildcats will play in the tournament semifinals at 4 p.m. today and senior Jayda Tupea recorded her first hitting error after 86 scoreless points — a rare break in the team's strong play.

Christmas Tree Jubilee

11 AM – 9 PM — Christmas Tree Jubilee — Fundraiser — Celebrate the holiday season at the largest fundraising event for the Weber School Foundation.

A Christmas Carol

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Peery's Egyptian Theater — $23-31 — Experience the heartwarming transformation of Scrooge on Christmas Eve through the magic of performing arts.

Ballet West's The Nutcracker

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Weber State University Department of Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Tchaikovsky’s timeless holiday classic reimagined by Ballet West.

A Christmas Carol

4:00 – 5:30 PM — Peery's Egyptian Theater — $23-31 — Experience the transformative journey of Scrooge as he learns the true meaning of Christmas through the wisdom of three spirits.

Carol of Drums: A Global Percussion Celebration

7:30 p.m. — Weber State University Department of Performing Arts — Check event page for ticket info — Experience a vibrant musical celebration featuring diverse percussion traditions from around the world.

The Winds of Winter Concert

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Weber State University Department of Performing Arts — Free entry — Experience an enchanting evening of wintry classics performed by the Weber State Symphonic Band.

December Art Stroll at The Local Artisan Collective

6-9 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — Costs vary by class — Dive into a festive holiday atmosphere with artisan ornament-making and live demos from local artists.

Make Your Own Felted Scarf Workshop

3-5 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — $59 — Create a cozy, one-of-a-kind felted scarf using nuno felting techniques.

Crystal Festival – Rock, Mineral, Gem & Crystal Show

10 AM – 8 PM — The Monarch — Free admission — Discover unique crystals, gems, and handcrafted gifts this holiday season.

Mariachi Herencia De Mexico Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Weber State University Department of Performing Arts — VIP packages available — Experience the vibrant rhythms of Mariachi music live in Ogden.