Life + Culture

The Stories We Share

A big thank you to everyone who makes this magazine possible. Article by Ogden City Lifestyle Team Thank you for being a part of our story. When we look back at the articles we’ve shared, the businesses we’ve highlighted, and the people we’ve met, one thing stands out: this magazine has never been about us. It’s been about the people who make the community special. First, we would like to give a big thanks to all of our partners. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to share these stories...

Education

Where Every Student Belongs

Kindness Chronicles: PALS is making magic through movement Article by Evana Mauriz Dance has a magical way of bringing people together. It gives us a chance to express ourselves and have fun.  Performing Artists Lengthening Strides (PALS) is an inclusive dance program that brings people of all ages and abilities together. It is a safe space to learn, perform, and experience the joy of movement in a welcoming environment. For nearly 18 years, PALS has served the Ogden area by giving students...

Education

Together, We Preserve

Celebrating the beauty of Ogden Valley and the shared responsibility to protect it Article by Evana Mauriz | Photography by Evana Mauriz & Walt Fuller Preservation often begins with appreciation. By helping people experience the land in meaningful ways, the Ogden Valley Land Trust encourages a deeper understanding of what makes our valley special and why protecting its future matters. Established in 1998, OVLT is a local nonprofit that works to protect the natural diversity and beauty of the...

Life + Culture

Letter from the Mayor: Gratitude Changes What We See

How gratitude can inspire us to see others and serve our community Article by Benjamin Nadolski I’ve come to believe that gratitude is more than a feeling. It is a way of seeing the world and, ultimately, a way of serving it. Gratitude causes us to notice. We notice the people who quietly show up every day. The neighbor helping a neighbor. The teacher staying a little longer. The volunteer giving away a Saturday. The first responder answering another call. The parent doing everything...