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Hey Ogden, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: World men’s curling championships, a counseling nonprofit’s 60-year milestone, and Barbara O’Neill’s wellness conference + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Ogden protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Commitment to inclusive counseling: Ogden’s Family Counseling Service of Northern Utah celebrated 60 years in February and continues supporting mental health, serving over 2,000 people a year and welcoming those without insurance — read the full story.
Efficiency-driven housing investment strategy: Denver-based Brinkman Real Estate has acquired Ogden’s Knox on 12th Apartments, a 56-unit community, to offer contemporary homes at competitive rents while partnering with Chloe’s Pointe to reduce costs — get all the details.
International showdown on ice: Visit Ogden is leading preparations for the World Men’s Curling Championships at the Weber County Sports Complex later this month, featuring teams from 13 countries, with kids under 12 free — get dates and event details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Pasta night, sorted: When the week snowballs, Rovali’s Ristorante Italiano delivers cozy, no-fuss comfort with saucy, creamy, twirlable pasta and a neighborhood vibe that makes you linger. It’s the midweek bowl that lets you breathe out and makes dinner feel easy.
Score real-deal throwbacks: If your closet needs personality and a story or two, Reborn Vintage curates wearable gems like graphic tees, cozy sweats, and one-off jackets, minus the dig-for-hours chaos. Expect pieces that feel meant for you, distinctive without the drama.
A cooler way to tone: If winter’s chill didn’t tame those love handles, Cryo Slimming at Hyde Beauty & Wellness Spa uses targeted cold to nudge stubborn spots without needles or downtime. It’s quick, oddly refreshing, and just the motivation boost your week could use.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🍽 March Chef’s Table @ Rovali’s Ristorante Italiano | Wednesday (3/4) at 4:00 PM – Rovali’s is handing you the critic’s pen and the fork. Swing by their Chef’s Table for free tastes of unreleased apps, craft sips, mains, and desserts, then vote with your palate. It’s date-night research, and the lab coats are napkins.
🎠For the Love of Arts @ Newgate Mall | Friday (3/6) at 4:00 PM – Take a lap through a homegrown arts mashup with 30 local authors, artists, poets, and performers. Meet them, watch them, buy real art instead of another big-box print. Free to wander, easy to linger, proof Utah has more than mountains and fry sauce.
✂ First Friday: Collage @ Ogden Contemporary Arts | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Think your cut-and-paste peaked in fifth grade? Hit Ogden Contemporary Arts for a First Friday collage workshop with SLC’s Liz Lambson, from composition tips to the glue vs. decoupage debate. Free, family friendly, drop in anytime, supplies and parking covered, $20 suggested donation.
🛍 Spring Spree Market @ Newgate Mall | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Center court at Newgate Mall means one thing, a proper wander through the Spring Spree Market with actual humans, not two-day shipping. Local vendors have been cooking up unique finds just for us, and yes, it is free, parking-friendly, and gloriously indoors.
đź’† Intro to Massage Workshop @ Healing Mountain Massage School – Ogden Campus | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Neck tighter than I-15 at rush hour? This free intro to Swedish massage with Jill Chambers teaches neck, shoulder, and hand techniques for home use, partner optional, clothes on. Small class and a raffle for a 50-minute massage, so call to snag a spot.
🎨 Community Craft Night @ The Local Artisan Collective | Tuesday (3/10) at 5:30 PM – Bring your yarn stash, half-finished paintings, and that mysterious bag of beads to The Local Artisan Collective for a free, low-key craft night. Work, chat, trade tips, then show and tell at the end. All ages welcome, opinions optional, encouragement plentiful.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Ogden report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 53°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 21%
A slight chance of rain before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East southeast wind around 3 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 60°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 18%
A slight chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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