‘Hand up, not a hand out’ – Open Doors helping people change their lives

By Becky Ginos

CLEARFIELD—Open Doors started as the Family Connections Center in a tiny little house in Clearfield and grew as the needs in the community grew. The nonprofit organization cut the ribbon on June 9 for a newly remodeled building that will house all services. Prior to the move, programs were split between three locations. The new location is at 438 E. 700 South, Clearfield.

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• Davis Chamber’s Women in Business Summer Social and Luncheon

  Thursday, June 11, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  Layton Commons Park, 437 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton 

• Village Fun Days

  Thursday, June 11, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  Fountain Square at Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington

• Drought-Tolerant Lawns: What type of lawn fits your needs?

  Thursday, June 11, 6:30 p.m., FREE

  Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, 2837 E. Hwy 193, Layton

• Ryan Shupe & the RubberBand

  Thursday, June 11, 7:30 p.m.

  Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton

• Guided Bike Ride: Mueller Park Canyon Mountain

  Friday, June 12, 6 p.m.

  “B” Parking Lot, 820 N. Eagle Ridge Drive, Bountiful

• Free Friday Film Series: Transformers One

  Friday, June 12, 7 p.m., FREE

  Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton

• Movies (and so much more) in the Park: Swamp Quest

  Friday, June 12, 7 p.m.

  William R. Smith Park, 300 N. 100 East, Centerville

• Guided Bird Walk

  Saturday, June 13, 9-10:30 a.m.

  Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S Waterfowl Wy., Farmington

• Cops & Cars

  Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

  Fisher Park, 920 S. 1000 East, Clearfield

• Bountiful City Community Garden Workshop: AMERICA250

  Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m., FREE

  Bountiful City Community Garden, 50 W. 2100 South

• Thai Buddhist Temple Outdoor Food Fair

  Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  Layton Thai Buddhist Temple, 644 E. Gordon Avenue, Layton

• Finding Meaning in Life's Difficulties

  Sunday, June 14, 3:30-5:30 p.m., FREE

  Harmons Grocery at Station Park, 200 N. Station Parkway, Farmington

• America’s Sweethearts: An America 250 Utah Community Event

  Sunday, June 14, 7 p.m., FREE

  Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton