Weber State University Events

November 2009

Sunday-Monday (Nov. 1-30): WSU’s Shepherd Union Art Gallery will host the exhibit "Finding Simplicity" featuring paintings by Emily Hart Wood, Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m.-12 a.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Shepherd Union Gallery, free, 801-626-7538. (The exhibit will run through December 11.)

Sunday-Thursday (Nov. 1-12): WSU’s Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery will host the exhibit "Crossing the Blvd.: Strangers, Neighbors, Aliens in a new America," Monday through Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday noon-5 p.m., Kimball Visual Arts Center Shaw Gallery, free, weber.edu/dova/ or 801-626-7689.

Friday – Sunday (Nov. 6-8): WSU’s Alumni Association will sponsor its "San Francisco Gold Rush!" 3-day and 2-night stay at Fisherman’s Wharf and tour of the city, including China Town, Muir Woods with Dean Richard Sadler and lunch at a private estate near Half Moon Bay, San Francisco, CA, $549/person, 801-626-6468 or alumni.weber.edu. (Reservations required)

Friday (Nov. 6): WSU’s Nontraditional Student Center offers "Flakes on Friday" with cereal and milk, 8-10 a.m., Shepherd Union Room 322, free, 801-626-7794.

Friday (Nov. 6): WSU’s Center for Diversity & Unity will sponsor "Let’s Talk: Understanding Culture & Community Building – Native American," 9-10 a.m., Shepherd Union Room 232, free, 801-626-7243.

Friday (Nov. 6): WSU’s Wildcat Club will sponsor its annual "Cat Bash" dinner and auction in support of WSU athletic scholarships, 5:30 p.m. silent auction/7 p.m. dinner/8 p.m. live auction, Ogden Eccles Conference Center (2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden), $600 table of ten/$480 table of 8/$120 couple, 801-626-6576. (Reservation required.)

Friday (Nov. 6): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts will present a junior piano recital by Leslie Denson, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Garrison Choral Room 136, free, departments.weber.edu/performingarts or 801-626-7000.

Friday (Nov. 6): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts will present "Sleepy Hollow," an original musical theatre production written and directed by Jim Christian, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Eccles Theater, $10/$7, 1-800-WSU-TIKS, weber.edu/performingarts/ or 801-626-6431. (Parental discretion advised. No one under 5 will be admitted.)

Saturday (Nov. 7): WSU Campus Recreation will sponsor its fifth annual "Turkey Triathlon," 8 a.m., beginning from Stromberg Complex parking lot A7, $45/$40/$20 for WSU students, 801-626-7967 or weber.edu/campusrecreation to register. (Pre-registration required.)

Saturday (Nov. 7): WSU’s Small Business Development Center will offer a "Start Smart" business start-up seminar, 10 a.m.-noon, Wattis Business Building Room 114, free, 801-626-7232 or bking1@weber.edu.

Saturday (Nov. 7): WSU men’s basketball vs. Colorado Christian (exhibition game), 7 p.m., Dee Events Center, $25/$22/$18/$15/$10/$8/free to WSU students with Wildcard ID, 801-626-8500 or 1-800-WSU-TIKS.

Saturday (Nov. 7): WSU’s Department of Cultural Affairs will host the Grammy Award-winning male chorus "Chanticleer," 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $15/$12/$10 student rush, 1-800-WSU-TIKS, weber.edu/culturalaffairs or 801-626-8500.

Saturday (Nov. 7): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts will present two performances of "Sleepy Hollow," an original musical theatre production written and directed by Jim Christian (American Sign Language interpretation will be provided), 2 p.m. (matinee) and 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Allred Theater, $10/$7, 1-800-WSU-TIKS, weber.edu/performingarts/ or 801-626-6431. (Parental discretion advised. No one under 5 will be admitted.)

Monday (Nov. 9): WSU’s Alumni Association will sponsor its weekly meeting of Toastmasters International, noon, Lindquist Alumni Center, free, 801-393-4836.

Monday (Nov. 9): WSU Davis Campus will hold part one of three "Attitude of Gratitude" workshops, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., WSU Davis Campus Room 117 (2750 N. University Park Blvd., Layton), free, 801-395-3443 or jgrandi@weber.edu to reserve a space. (Workshops may be taken as a series or individually.)

Monday (Nov. 9): WSU’s Executive Lecture Series presents Jeffrey Davis, CPA, and audit manager of KPMG, 5:30-6:30 p.m., WSU Davis Barnes Bank Company Lecture Hall Room 110 (2750 N. University Park Blvd., Layton), free, 801-395-3482 or brucedavis@weber.edu.

Monday (Nov. 9): WSU’s Environmental Issues Committee and the Alumni Association will host the lecture “Bidder 70” presented by environmental activist Tim DeCristopher, 7 p.m., Lindqusit Alumni Center, free, 801-626-6944.

Monday (Nov. 9): WSU women’s basketball vs. Northwest Nazarene (exhibition game), 7 p.m., Dee Events Center, $7/$5/free to WSU students with Wildcard ID, 801-626-8500 or 1-800-WSU-TIKS.

Monday (Nov. 9): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts will present a faculty viola recital by Michael Palumbo, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Allred Theater, free, deparments.weber.edu/performingarts or 801-626-6431.

Tuesday (Nov. 10): WSU’s Career Services will host the 2009 Graduate School Fair, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Shepherd Union Ballroom, free, 801-626-6396 or register online at weber.edu/careerservices/.

Tuesday (Nov. 10): WSU Board of Trustees meeting, 9:30 a.m., Miller Administration Building Betty Hess Lampros Board Room, free, 801-626-6001.

Tuesday (Nov. 10): WSU’s Nontraditional Student Center will offer "Treats on Tuesdays," 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Shepherd Union Room 322, free, 801-626-7794.

Tuesday (Nov. 10): Latter-day Saint Student Association will sponsor its weekly devotional featuring Syracuse Bishop Roger Temple and his wife Judy Temple, 10:30 a.m., Ogden LDS Institute of Religion (1302 Edvalson St., Ogden), free, 801-621-1800.

Tuesday (Nov. 10): WSU’s Center for Diversity & Unity will host workshop No. 10 in a 10-session series: "Pyramid of Hate," 12:30 p.m., Shepherd Union Room 232, free, 801-626-7243.

Tuesday (Nov. 10): WSU women’s volleyball vs. Southern Utah, 7 p.m., Swenson Gym, $5/$3/free to WSU students with Wildcard ID, 801-626-8500 or 1-800-WSU-TIKS.

Tuesday, (Nov. 10): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts will present a WSU Symphonic Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $5/$4, 1-800-WSU-TIKS, or 801-626-6431.

Wednesday (Nov. 11): WSU’s Center for Diversity & Unity will sponsor "Native American: Who We Are & Why It Matters," noon, Shepherd Union Room 232, free, 801-626-7243.

Wednesday (Nov. 11): WSU’s Critchlow Lecture Series will present Dr. Michael Ballam from Utah State University on "The History of Opera in Utah," 2-4 p.m., Hurst Center for Lifelong Learning, free, 801-626-6706.

Wednesday (Nov. 11): WSU’s Campus Recreation will sponsor its "Women’s Weekly Trail Ride," 5 p.m., Wilderness Recreation Center (or 5:30 p.m. at trail head), free, 801-626-6373. (Pre-registration required.)

Wednesday (Nov. 11): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts presents Jazz at the Station, 7 p.m., Union Station (2501 Wall Ave., Ogden), free, 801-626-6431 or weber.edu/performingarts/ or 801-626-6431. (Well-behaved children are welcome.)

Wednesday (Nov. 11): WSU’s 2009 Asian Film Festival will screen the film "Still Life/San Xia Hao Ren" (China 2009), 7 p.m., Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater, free, 801-626-6706.

Wednesday (Nov. 11): WSU’s Spanish Film Festival will screen the film "El Penalty Mas Largo Del Mundo/ The Longest Penalty Shot in the World" (Spain 2005), 7 p.m., Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater, free, 801-626-6193 or luisguadano@weber.edu. (Comedy not rated, viewer discretion advised. Spanish w/ English subtitles.)

Wednesday (Nov. 11): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts will present a senior cello recital by Sam Runolfson, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Garrison Choral Room 136, free, departments.weber.edu/performingarts or 801-626-7000.

Thursday (Nov. 12): WSU’s Ralph Nye Lecture Series will present James A. Unruh, founding principal of Alerion Capital Group, LLC, 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m., Wattis Business Building Smith Lecture Hall Room 206/207, free, 801-626-6063.

Thursday (Nov. 12): WSU’s Center for Diversity & Unity will sponsor its "Speak UP! Workshop Series: What Can I Do In Public?" noon–1 p.m., Shepherd Union Room 232, free, 801-626-7243 or adriennegillespie@weber.edu.

Thursday (Nov. 12): The Ogden Symphony Ballet Association presents "Bravo Broadway," featuring conductor Jerry Steichen, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $36/$32/$28/$24/$20, 801-399-9214 or symphonyballet.org. (Children under 8 not admitted.)

Friday (Nov. 13): WSU’s Nontraditional Student Center offers "Flakes on Friday" with cereal and milk, 8-10 a.m., Shepherd Union Room 322, free, 801-626-7794.

Friday (Nov. 13): WSU’s Center for Diversity & Unity will host "Understanding Culture & Community Building: Religion," 9-10 a.m., Shepherd Union Room 232, free, 801-626-7243.

Friday (Nov. 13): WSU’s John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics will hold its semimonthly meeting of Toastmasters International, 11:45 a.m., Wattis Business Building Small Business Library Room 218, visitors welcome, free, 801-626-8610.

Friday (Nov. 13): WSU will host a Veterans Appreciation luncheon and program honoring all current WSU veteran students, faculty and staff, 12:30-2 p.m., Hurst Center Dumke Legacy Hall, free, RSVP by Nov. 10 at weber.edu/military.

Friday (Nov. 13): WSU women’s basketball vs. Dixie State, 5 p.m., Dee Events Center, $7/$5/free to WSU students with Wildcard ID, 801-626-8500 or 1-800-WSU-TIKS.

Friday (Nov. 13): WSU Davis Campus will hold its "Friday the Thirteenth" student film competition, 7 p.m., WSU Ogden Campus Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater, free, 801-395-3443 or jgrandi@weber.edu. (Submissions due by Nov. 3.)

Friday (Nov. 13): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts will present a senior euphonium recital by Jarrett Wheatley, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Garrison Choral Room 136, free, departments.weber.edu/performingarts or 801-626-7000.

Friday (Nov. 13): WSU men’s basketball vs. Utah State, 7:30 p.m., Dee Events Center, $25/$22/$18/$15/$10/$8/free to WSU students with Wildcard ID, 801-626-8500 or 1-800-WSU-TIKS.

Saturday (Nov. 14): WSU’s Small Business Development Center will offer a "Money Smart" introduction to finance seminar, 10 a.m.-noon, Wattis Business Building Room 114, free, 801-626-7232 or bking1@weber.edu.

Saturday (Nov. 14): WSU football vs. Northern Arizona, noon, Stewart Stadium, $14/$12/$10/free to WSU students with Wildcard ID, 801-626-8500 or 1-800-WSU-TIKS.

Saturday (Nov. 14): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts will present the Sempre Music Society Fall Musical Program, 2 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Garrison Choral Room 136, free, departments.weber.edu/performingarts or 801-626-7000.

Sunday (Nov. 15): The Ogden LDS Institute of Religion will hold a fireside featuring noted speaker for BYU programs and Salt Lake Institute instructor, Jack Marshall, 6 p.m., Ogden LDS Institute of Religion (1302 Edvalson St., Ogden), free, 801-621-1800.

Sunday, (Nov. 15): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts will present the Weber State Symphony Orchestra in concert, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $5/$4, 1-800-WSU-TIKS, or 801-626-6431.

Monday (Nov. 16): WSU’s Alumni Association will sponsor its weekly meeting of Toastmasters International, noon, Lindquist Alumni Center, free, 801-393-4836.

Monday (Nov. 16): WSU Davis Campus will hold part two of three "Attitude of Gratitude" workshops, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., WSU Davis Campus Room 117 (2750 N. University Park Blvd., Layton), free, 801-395-3443 or jgrandi@weber.edu to reserve a space. (Workshops may be taken as a series or individually.)

Monday (Nov. 16): WSU’s Executive Lecture Series presents Mary Ann Flinders, program manager of L-3 Communications, 5:30-6:30 p.m., WSU Davis Campus Barnes Bank Company Lecture Hall Room 110 (2750 N. University Park Blvd., Layton), free, 801-395-3482 or brucedavis@weber.edu.

Monday (Nov. 16): The Weber Historical Society will present W. L. (Bud) Rusho on "The Disappearance and Discovery of Edward Ruess," 7-9 p.m., Lindquist Alumni Center, free, 801-626-7535.

Tuesday (Nov. 17): WSU’s Nontraditional Student Center will offer "Treats on Tuesdays," 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Shepherd Union Room 322, free, 801-626-7794.

Tuesday (Nov. 17): Latter-day Saint Student Association will sponsor its weekly devotional featuring LDS temples architect, Richard A. Armstrong, 10:30 a.m., Ogden LDS Institute of Religion (1302 Edvalson St., Ogden), free, 801-621-1800.

Tuesday (Nov. 17): WSU’s Small Business Development Center will offer a "Start Smart" business start-up seminar, 6-8 p.m., Ogden/Weber Applied Technology College (1843 West 4000 South, Roy), free, 801-626-7232 or bking1@weber.edu.

Tuesday (Nov. 17): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts will present a junior violin recital by Alan Watts, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Garrison Choral Room 136, free, departments.weber.edu/performingarts or 801-626-7000.

Wednesday (Nov. 18): WSU’s Center for Diversity & Unity will sponsor a "Community Inclusion Resource Fair" designed to provide information about programs, resources and services across the Wasatch Front, 9 a.m.-noon, Shepherd Union Atrium, free, 801-626-7243 or adriennegillespie@weber.edu.

Wednesday (Nov. 18): WSU’s Nontraditional Student Center will offer a Thanksgiving Feast, 11a.m.-1 p.m., Shepherd Union Room 322, free, 801-626-7794. (Potluck dishes welcome – not required)

Wednesday (Nov. 18): WSU’s Honors Program presents "The Times and Issues Forum," 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Shepherd Union Fireplace Lounge, free, 801-626-7591.

Wednesday (Nov. 18): WSU’s Center for Diversity & Unity will sponsor its "Speak UP! Workshop: What Can I do Among Family Members," 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., WSU Davis Campus (2750 N. University Park Blvd., Layton), free, 801-626-7243 or adriennegillespie@weber.edu.

Wednesday (Nov. 18): WSU’s Campus Recreation will sponsor its "Women’s Weekly Trail Ride," 5 p.m., Wilderness Recreation Center (or 5:30 p.m. at trail head), free, 801-626-6373. (Pre-registration required)

Wednesday (Nov. 18): WSU’s 2009 Asian Film Festival will screen the film "Still Life/San Xia Hao Ren" (China 2009), 7 p.m., Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater, free, 801-626-6706.

Wednesday (Nov. 18): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts will hold Opera Workshop Scenes, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Garrison Choral Room 136, free, 801-626-6431.

Thursday & Friday (Nov. 19 & 20): WSU’s Stewart Library will host its annual book sale, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Stewart Library lower level west entry, free, 801-626-6405.

Thursday (Nov.19): WSU women’s basketball vs. Southern Utah, noon, Dee Events Center, $7/$5/free to WSU students with Wildcard ID, 626-8500 or 1-800-WSU-TIKS.

Thursday (Nov. 19): WSU’s Center for Diversity & Unity will sponsor its "Speak UP! Workshop Series: 6 Steps to Speaking UP Against Everyday Bigotry" noon–1 p.m., Shepherd Union Room 232, free, 801-626-7243 or adriennegillespie@weber.edu.

Thursday (Nov. 19): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts presents Orchesis Dance Theater’s Fall Concert, directed by Joanne Lawrence and featuring the choreography of five student choreographers and faculty member Amanda Sowerby, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Allred Theater, $10/$7, 1-800-WSU-TIKS, weberstatetickets.com, or 801-626-6431.

Thursday (Nov. 19): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts will host the Clytie Adams/New American Philharmonic presentation of "The Nutcracker," 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $9/$6, 1-800-WSU-TIKS or 801-626-8500.

Friday (Nov. 20): WSU’s Nontraditional Student Center offers "Flakes on Friday" with cereal and milk, 8-10 a.m., Shepherd Union Room 322, free, 801-626-7794.

Friday (Nov. 20): WSU’s Center for Diversity & Unity will host "Understanding Culture & Community Building: Asian-American," 9-10 a.m., Shepherd Union Room 232, free, 801-626-7243.

Friday (Nov. 20): WSU Davis Campus will present the film "Brother Bear," 7 p.m., WSU Davis Campus Room 110 (2750 N. University Park Blvd., Layton), free, 801-395-3514 or erikashby@weber.edu.

Friday (Nov. 20): WSU women’s volleyball vs. Montana, 7 p.m., Swenson Gym, $5/$3/free to WSU students with Wildcard ID, 801-626-8500 or 1-800-WSU-TIKS.

Friday (Nov. 20): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts presents Orchesis Dance Theater’s Fall Concert, directed by Joanne Lawrence and featuring the choreography of five student choreographers and faculty member Amanda Sowerby, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Allred Theater, $10/$7, 1-800-WSU-TIKS, weberstatetickets.com, or 801-626-6431.

Friday (Nov. 20): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts will host the Clytie Adams/New American Philharmonic presentation of "The Nutcracker," 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $9/$6, 1-800-WSU-TIKS or 801-626-8500.

Friday (Nov. 20): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts will present a sophomore cello recital by Austin Packer, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Parry Recital Hall Room 113, free, departments.weber.edu/performingarts or 801-626-7000.

Friday (Nov. 20): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts presents Weber State Encore, directed by Maurie Tarbox, 7:30 p.m., Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater, donations accepted at the door, 801-626-6431.

Saturday (Nov. 21): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts will host a matinee performance of the Clytie Adams/New American Philharmonic presentation of "The Nutcracker," 11 a.m., Val A. Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $9/$6, 1-800-WSU-TIKS or 801-626-8500.

Saturday (Nov. 21): WSU football vs. Cal Poly, noon, Stewart Stadium, $14/$12/$10/free to WSU students with Wildcard ID, 801-626-8500 or 1-800-WSU-TIKS.

Saturday (Nov. 21): WSU women’s volleyball vs. Montana State, 7 p.m., Swenson Gym, $5/$3/free to WSU students with Wildcard ID, 801-626-8500 or 1-800-WSU-TIKS.

Saturday (Nov. 21): Junction City Big Band Dance, lessons begin at 7:15 p.m. sharp, ‘Dance Downbeat’ at 8:30 p.m. with an intermission floor show, Shepherd Union Ballroom, $1 lesson/$7 dancing, tickets at the door, weber.edu/performingarts/ or 801-626-6431.

Saturday (Nov. 21): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts presents Orchesis Dance Theater’s Fall Concert, directed by Joanne Lawrence and featuring the choreography of five student choreographers and faculty member Amanda Sowerby, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Allred Theater, $10/$7, 1-800-WSU-TIKS, weberstatetickets.com, or 801-626-6431.

Saturday (Nov. 21): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts will host the Clytie Adams/New American Philharmonic presentation of "The Nutcracker," 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $9/$6, 1-800-WSU-TIKS or 801-626-8500.

Saturday (Nov. 21): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts presents Weber State Encore, directed by Maurie Tarbox, 7:30 p.m., Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater, donations accepted at the door, 801-626-6431.

Monday (Nov. 23): WSU’s Alumni Association will sponsor its weekly meeting of Toastmasters International, noon, Lindquist Alumni Center, free, 801-393-4836.

Monday (Nov. 23): WSU Davis Campus will hold part three of its "Attitude of Gratitude" workshops, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., WSU Davis Campus Room 117 (2750 N. University Park Blvd., Layton), free, 801-395-3443 or jgrandi@weber.edu to reserve a space. (Previous workshops not required.)

Monday (Nov. 23): WSU’s Executive Lecture Series presents Chris Dallin, director of marketing, public relations and business development for McKay-Dee Hospital, 5:30-6:30 p.m., WSU Davis Campus Barnes Bank Company Lecture Hall Room 110 (2750 N. University Park Blvd., Layton), free, 801-395-3482 or brucedavis@weber.edu.

Monday (Nov. 23): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts presents Weber State Encore, directed by Maurie Tarbox, 7:30 p.m., Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater, donations accepted at the door, 801-626-6431.

Monday (Nov. 23): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts presents WSU Guitar Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Eccles Theater, free, 801-626-6431.

Tuesday (Nov. 24): WSU’s Nontraditional Student Center will offer "Treats on Tuesdays," 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Shepherd Union Room 322, free, 801-626-7794.

Tuesday (Nov. 24): Latter-day Saint Student Association will sponsor its weekly devotional featuring Ogden Institute instructor, John C. Brassell, 10:30 a.m., Ogden LDS Institute of Religion (1302 Edvalson St., Ogden), free, 801-621-1800.

Tuesday (Nov. 24): WSU men’s basketball vs. Western State (Colorado), 7 p.m., Dee Events Center, $25/$22/$18/$15/$10/$8/free to WSU students with Wildcard ID, 801-626-8500 or 1-800-WSU-TIKS.

Tuesday (Nov. 24): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts presents Weber State Encore, directed by Maurie Tarbox, 7:30 p.m., Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater, donations accepted at the door, 801-626-6431.

Tuesday (Nov. 24): WSU Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Allred Theater, $5/$4, 1-800-WSU-TIKS, weber.edu/performingarts/ or 801-626-6431.

Wednesday (Nov. 25): WSU’s Nontraditional Student Center will sponsor "Word Search Wednesdays," 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Shepherd Union Room 322, free, 801-626-7794.

Wednesday (Nov. 25): The Ogden Symphony Ballet will present "The Nutcracker" in a performance for a special needs audience, noon, Val A. Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $39/$36/$30/$24/$18, 801-399-9214 or visit symphonyballet.org.

Wednesday (Nov. 25): WSU’s Campus Recreation will sponsor its "Women’s Weekly Trail Ride," 5 p.m., Wilderness Recreation Center (or 5:30 p.m. at trail head), free, 801-626-6373. (Pre-registration required.)

Wednesday (Nov. 25): WSU’s Spanish Film Festival will screen the film "Fuera De Carta/Chef’s Special" (Spain 2008), 7 p.m., Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater, free, 801-626-6193 or luisguadano@weber.edu. (Comedy not rated, viewer discretion advised. Spanish w/ English subtitles.)

Thursday-Friday (Nov. 26-27) Thanksgiving Holiday (campus closed)

Friday (Nov. 27): The Ogden Symphony Ballet Association presents "The Nutcracker," 7 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $39/$36/$30/$24/$18, 801-399-9214 or symphonyballet.org. (Valet parking available)

Saturday (Nov. 28): WSU’s College of Science, Ott Planetarium and the Museum of Natural Science will offer their monthly "Science Saturdays," including a series of star shows, presentations and hands-on activities for all ages, 11 a.m-4 p.m., Lind Lecture Hall Ott Planetarium, free, 801-626-6871 or weber.edu/planetarium/.

Saturday (Nov. 28): The Ogden Symphony Ballet Association will present two performances of "The Nutcracker," 2 p.m. (matinee) and 7 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Austad Auditorium, $39/$36/$30/$24/$18, 801-399-9214 or symphonyballet.org. (Valet parking available)

Monday (Nov. 30): WSU’s Alumni Association will sponsor its weekly meeting of Toastmasters International, noon, Lindquist Alumni Center, free, 801-393-4836.

Monday (Nov. 30): WSU’s Department of Performing Arts presents WSU String Chamber Ensembles, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Garrison Choral Room 136, free, 801-626-6431.