LEGO Workshop

LEGO Workshop

Friday, June 1, 2012

@11am

The Learning Express will be building figures from Star Wars this Friday. Cost is $11.99 which is a discount cost for the LEGO kit. Call or email to reserve your spot! There will be fun workshops each week so... build, create, and have fun this summer with Learning Express!

Learning Express Toy Store

20 N. Main Street, St. George, UT

435-673-8697  

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Lego Robotics

Lego Robotics

Lego Robotics is a hands-on, minds-on learning experience. We use the new LEGO We Do kits and software, which integrates a variety of subject areas, including Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and language while working in pairs using laptops and LEGO bricks. Registration is limited to 24 students/session. A minimum of 4 registrants are required to hold the class. All equipment is provided. www.fun-gineering.com

St. George Rec Center

Session 1: June 21st Amazing Mechanisms

Session 2: July 12th Wild Animals

Session 3: July 19th Play Soccer 

Session 4: August 9th Adventure Stories

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fee: $25/youth

Age: Grades 2nd - 7th for Fall 2012

Location: St. George Rec Center 

Each session is different and you can attend as many as you like. Registration is limited to only 24 students per session. You can register at the St. George Rec Center

Washington Rec Center

Session 1: June 26st Amazing Mechanisms

Session 2: July 17th Wild Animals

Session 3: August 2nd Play Soccer

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fee: $25/youth

Age: Grades 2nd - 7th for Fall 2012

Location: Washington Rec Center

Each session is different and you can attend as many as you like. Registration is limited to only 24 students per session. Please go to the Washington Rec Center to register.

Cedar City Aquatic Center

Session 1: June 5th Wild Animals

Session 2: June 19th Amazing Mechanisms

Session 3: July 10th Play Soccer

Session 4: August 7th Adventure Stories

Time: 1:00 pm -4:00 pm

Fee: $25/youth

Age: Grades 2nd - 7th for Fall 2012

Each session is different and you can attend as many as you like. Registration is limited to only 24 students per session. Pick up a registration form at the aquatic center. Complete and turn in your registration form and payment at the front desk of the aquatic center.

Big thanks to Lisa who brought these awesome classes to my attention!

Summer Camps

Summer Camps & Sports

There are too many activities to list, so check out these links and sign up your child(ren) for some fun camps in the St. George area this summer.


St. George Recreation's Summer Day Camps
www.sgcity.org/recreation

Washington City Sports
Washington City Community Center

Washington City Summer Camps offered through the Preschool
More info, dates, and to sign up visit the Washington City Community Center or call the front desk at
435-656-6360

Community Education and Recreation
Browse the brochure and register at ce.dixie.edu

Free Garden Craft

Star Nursery

Kids Garden Club

Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 10am

Ages 3-11

Free gardening craft!

www.starnursery.com/kidsclub

Outdoor Movie 5/25/12

Sunset on the Square

FREE Outdoor Movie

Friday, May 25, 2012

Take the family to the St. George Town Square for the first Sunset on the Square outdoor movie. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and treats and be ready at dusk to watch "Yogi Bear." Town Square is on Main Street and Tabernacle in downtown St. George. Free activity!

Summer Reading

Summer Reading

Sign Up Begins May 24, 2012

All 7 branches of the Washington County Library System will start signing up those who want to participate in this summer's reading programs. The Summer Reading programs being June 4th and continue through July 30th.

The youth reader's theme is "Dream Big, Read" featuring unique traditions from around the world that relate to the world of dreams. The Teen program theme is "We Own the Night, representing the fascination many teens have for the night. The Adult theme is "Between the Covers" and runs concurrently with the children and teen programs.

Read each week and turn in your reading log for gift certificates. If you participate in all 8 weeks, you will be entered to win a grand prize featuring gift certificates, goodies, and an Ipod! A winner will be selected for the youth, teen, and adult programs.

Stay tuned to St. George Mom and/or visit your local library to see what awesome activities will accompany this summer's reading program.

Zion Flute Festival

Zion Flute Festival May 17-19, 2012 The Utah Flute Circle, the Zion Flute Circle and the Arizona Flute Circle are delighted to present the 8th annual Zion Flute Festival a Native Flute and World event. Located at 118 Lion Blvd, Springdale at the OC Tanner Amphitheater. Entrance Fee is $5 per person per day, children under 12 are free. Evening concerts are $25 per person per night, children under 12 are free. Festival Hours: Thursday 1-9pm Friday 10am - 9pm Saturday 10am - 9pm
For more info or to purchase tickets visit: www.zionflutefestival.com

Rec Fest, May 19th

Hurricane Rec Fest

May 19, 2012
10am-6pm

Rec Fest = Recreational Festival, intended to showcase and promote the many recreational opportunities in the area. It will provide participants the ability to try out and learn about different sports and activities throughout the day. There will also be music, food, and free stuff! Bring your whole family because there will be something for everyone. 


Sports                                 Booths
Rock Wall                           Utah 4x4 Club
Geocache                            Smokey the Bear
Mountain Bike                     Virgin BMX Track
Bounce House                     Sportsman's Warehouse
Golf                                     Hurricane City Swimming Pool
Horseshoes
Pickleball
Basketball Competition
Archery
Paintball


Hurricane Rec Fest

Held at the Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 W.

Call 435-635-2811 for more info volunteer@cityofhurricane.com

Garden Fair 5/7/12

Garden Fair

May 7, 2012

4-7pm

Presented by the Washington County Water Conservancy District for "Water Week." Booths (on sustainable living and community resources), Music, Bounce House, Prizes, and lots of fun for the family!
Located at The Garden in Tonaquint Nature Park, 1851 S. Dixie Drive in St. George

Also participate in the Water Walk from 7-8pm. Take a 2-mile walk along the river with Mayor McArthur and learn about local and world-wide water issues. The walk is meant to represent the daily walk mothers and children make in water-stressed countries just to obtain water for their families. The walk begins at The Garden in Tonaquint Nature Park and ends at Cottonwood Cove Park, 1027 S. Dixie Drive. A shuttle will transport participants back to The Garden.

Thanks to www.southernutahfamilyandkids.com for this great information!

Cotton Days, May 5-12

cottondays.org

Utah Vibe Fest 5/5/12

Utah Vibe Fest

Saturday, May 5, 2012

1pm-10pm

Desert music festival with fun, food, and games for the whole family. The line up includes Pop, R&B, Hiphop, and Reggae. Located at the Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Rd.

Purchase tickets for $8 at Utah Vibe Fest. Kids 12 and under are FREE! Tickets are $10-12 at the door, so purchase them on the website ahead of time.

Follow the Utah Vibe Fest on Facebook.

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo Festival

Saturday, May 5, 2012

10am - 8pm

St. George Catholic Church, 259 W. 200 N.

FREE admission. Entertainment show from 10:30am to 5pm with traditional Mexican dances, singers, folkloric dances and more. Game booths for the kids and of course great Mexican food.      

Ivins Fitness Festival

Ivins Fitness Festival

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Unity Park in Ivins

6:30am is the free 4 mile fun run.

9am-3pm are the activities in the park including: watching Ironman riders fly by, demonstrations by former Biggest Loser contestants, tennis demonstrations, free throw competition, two ball tournament, bounce house, slides, climbing wall, healthy vendors and food.

 Ivins Fitness Festival

Cotton Days

Comic Book Day

Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 5, 2012
www.freecomicbookday.com

Comics Plus

Stop by Comics Plus, 1812 W. Sunset, from 11am-6pm and get a FREE comic book. NO purchase necessary. Meet Chad Hardin and Lee Wilkey, comic book artists, both signing their work and taking artist commissions. Kids can take pictures with costumed comic personalities like Captain America, Catwoman, Spiderman & Supergirl and various Star Wars characters. Actor Garrett Want, who played Harry Kim on the TV series Star Trek Voyager will also be there.  www.comicsplus.com

Hurricane Library

Simply go in the Hurricane Library and pick up your FREE comic book. Costumes welcome! Starts at 10am until they run out of comic books and they have comics for all ages.ComicBookDay/Hurricane Library

Ironman Events

Ironman Events

May 4 & 5, 2012

Ironman St. George Kids Fun Run Friday, May 4th at 6pm at Town Square, 86 S. Main Street in St. George. Kids 12 and under run 1 mile or 200 meters. $10 fee includes t-shirt, finisher medal, and finish line drink. Sign up at St. George Rec Center or on-line at: St. George Rec/Ironman

Washington City Ironman Celebration
Saturday, May 5th from 8am-11am on the SW corner of Buena Vista and Main Street in Washington. FREE pancakes! Be ready to cheer on Ironman participants on the biking section of the race.

Ivins Fitness Festival
Saturday, May 5th at Unity Park in Ivins. 6:30am is the free 4 mile fun run. 9am-3pm are the activities in the park including: watching Ironman riders fly by, demonstrations by former Biggest Loser contestants, tennis demonstrations, free throw competition, two ball tournament, bounce house, slides, climbing wall, healthy vendors and food. Ivins Fitness Festival


Watch the Race
Saturday, May 5th come watch the race. The transition from bike to run will be near Town Square, but there are millions of other places to stop and cheer on racers. ironmanstgeorge.com