This Weekend

Happening This Weekend

January 24-26, 2013

10^th Annual St. George Winter Bird Festival: January 24-26, 2013

Participants can attend any of the Festival’s multiple presentations, workshops or field trips for a minimal $5.00 - 3 day general admission pass per person (children 17 & under are free). 

Enjoying the ducks at the Tonaquint Nature Center

Find the Festival schedule and register for workshops at: Winter Bird Festival.

Check out the activities on Saturday: The Hawkwatch presentation will include live raptors! The Birding as Families presentation is presented by Ivan Richardson who is 9-years old. Home Depot will also be building bird houses with kids at 1:30pm at the Tonaquint Park Pavilion.
   

Located at the Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Drive in St. George, Utah.

Women Ski/Snowboard Retreat at Brian Head Ski Resort: January 25-27, 2013

Join Brian Head Resort and Cedar Breaks Lodge for a fun filled Winter Retreat to build your confidence and improve your technique. More info at: Women Ski/Snowboard Retreat

Winter on the Rocks: January 25-26, 2013

Brought to you by Utah 4x4 Club, this is southern Utah’s premiere off road event. Held in Hurricane, Utah.

To register or for more information visit: www.winterontherocks.com

Mesquite Hot Air Balloon Festival: January 26-27, 2013 Casablanca Resort in Mesquite, NV 

More info at: Balloon Festival

St. George Library's Saturday Movie Matinee: Saturday, January 26, 2013

Every Saturday the St. George Library shows a family friendly movie. You can bring snacks and drinks as long as they are not messy and no red drinks.

Off Road Event

Winter on the Rocks

January 25-26, 2013

Brought to you by Utah 4x4 Club, this is southern Utah’s premiere off road event. Held in Hurricane, Utah.

To register or for more information visit: www.winterontherocks.com

This Weekend:Dec 14-6

This Weekend in Southern Utah

December 14-16, 2012

Christmas at the St. George Recreation Center Saturday, December 15, 2012 from 6-9pm. Ring in the holidays with games, crafts, goodies, and a visit from the Big Guy. Decorate and bring a personal sleigh for a snowed in movie. The cost is general admission or a member pass. Located at 400 E. 285 S. in St. George, UT. Call 435-627-4560 for more info.

The Living Nativity presented by the Fine Arts of Hurricane City. This is the 3rd annual theatrical version of the “Living Nativity” Featuring the Hurricane Community Choir December 15th at 6:30pm and 8pm. The Hurricane Community Choir will be singing traditional and not so traditional favorites at 7pm. Held at the Hurricane Community Center. www.cityofhurricane.com

 

Christmas Light Show throughout December every day from 7-9pm. Located at 445 W. Heritage Drive in St. George, UT. The Main Event will be held December 22, 2012. The main event is presented by Kuhn’s Home Repair and Air and will include Santa Claus, hot chocolate, hot dogs, lasers, bubbles, synchronized music, Planet 94.1FM and more. This is a free event, but any donations made will go to B.A.C.A. (Bikers Against Child Abuse).

St. George Mom & Family at Tuacahn

Christmas in the Canyon held every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday through December 22^nd from 6:30-9pm at Tuacahn Amphitheatre in Ivins, Utah. Free to see the lights and visit Santa. The Live Nativity plays at 7pm & 8pm and is $2 a person. The Old Salty Train Ride and the Holiday Hay Ride are also $2 a person. Map & Driving Directions

Staheli Family Farm Live Nativity December 15, 17, 18, & 19th at 7pm (Santa will be there Saturday, Dec 15th at 11am too!). Bring a can of food to donate to those in need in our community. Located at 3400 S. Washington Fields Rd. in Washington, Utah. Follow the farm on Facebook and check out: www.stahelifamilyfarm.com

Santa at Boulevard Home Furnishings Saturday, December 15 from Noon - 4pm. Visit the BLVD and have a free picture taken with Santa. There will also be free cookies and punch while supplies last. We love our Serta iComfort mattress purchased there! Located at 390 N. Mall Drive in St. George, Utah. Also visit their website and enter to win a Frigidaire Top Load Washer & Dryer www.boulevardhomefurnishings.com

Hurricane Tree Festival

Hurricane Valley Christmas Tree Festival

November 29 – December 1, 2012

 

 

Thursday 5-9pm - Friday 2-9pm - Saturday 8am-6pm

This Festival is a FREE event! All money raised at the bake sale, raffles and auctions will be donated to "Coins for Kids" for local families in Hurricane.

Breakfast with Santa is Saturday morning. Sign up for the Santa Stampede 5K held Saturday morning at 9am. Only $15. Registrations information at: Santa Stampede 5K

Event takes place in the Fine Arts Building at the Community Center, 63 S. 100 W. in Hurricane, UT 435-635-2609.

Christmas Tree Festival
Find it on Facebook

www.cityofhurricane.com

Holiday Races

Holiday Races

Burn off some of the holiday calories you are consuming by entering a fun run this season. Utah Running Guide is giving away entries to several of these races!


Turkey Trot November 17, 2012: The City of St. George is putting on this fun 1-mile walk and 5K at the historic Seegmiller Farm, 2450 S. 3000 E. in St. George, UT. Cost: $5 + 3 cans of food per participant. All donations benefit the Dixie Care and Share. Register at the event. www.sgcityrec.org

Jive Turkey Half Marathon November 17, 2012: Wear your bellbottoms and hiphuggers to this funky underground race. Cost $20! Register at: www.eventbrite.com and follow the Underground Runner on Facebook

Toquerville Trail Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Morning November 22, 2012: Chose a short 1.7 miles or a 3 mile tough trail run. Register at Classic Sports, 984 W. State, Hurricane, UT. Cost $15 or $10 w/o t-shirt. More info at: www.toquerville.org

Santa Stampede 5K December 1, 2012: Beat Santa Claus to the finish line in this festive 5K. Held in Hurricane, UT starting at the Hurricane Valley Community Center, 63 S. 100 W.Cost $15. Registration information found at Santa Stampede 5K.

Winterfest 5K December 1, 2012: Enjoy Winterfest in La Verkin, UT with a fun 5K and a FREE Frosty Fun Run. Cost: $10. More info here and register at runnercard.com

Run Run Reindeer 10K, 5K, 1Mile Fun December 1, 2012: Run in beautiful Ivins, UT and support Toys for Tots. Race Santa to the finish line. Cost $10-$35 with toy donation. Registration and details at www.runrunreindeer.com

Expedition Relay December 1, 2012: This is a 50-mile team relay around St. George, UT. Cost $200/team of 5, $150/ team of 2, $100 solo. Register at the St. George Rec Center or at www.sgcity.org

My team's metal 2011

St. George Jingle Bell Run/Walk December 8, 2012: Run for Arthritis. Includes a 1K children's walk with elves. Starts at Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 E. St. George, UT. Cost $25. Register at www.stgeorgejinglebellrun.org

The Dirty Dozen December 12, 2012 at Noon: 12 mile trail run in Hurricane, UT. Cost $12. More info on Facebook Events or contact Cherie Santiago.

Baker's Half Marathon December 15, 2012: Combine 13.1 miles with mandatory aide stations full of doughnuts! www.bakersdozenhalfmarathon.com on Facebook

My friend Amber (in pink) and I running the Baker's Dozen 2011

Mayan End of Days Run December 22, 2012: This is an underground 12.21 mile run in honor of the predicted end of days. Cost $20! Follow the Underground Runner on Facebook and learn more about this run.





 

Library Program 7/9/11

Young Adult Summer Reading Program

Saturday, July 9, 2011

11am at the Hurricane Library: Anime Fannatiku

$1 Movie July 5 & 6

Coral Cliff Cinema 8’s in Hurricane, UT

Summer Kid Shows

Tuesday, July, 5^th & Wednesday, July 6^th

Shown at 10am both days for only $1 a ticket!

This week showing: "Nanny McPhee Returns"

Hurricane Library 6/28/11

Summer at the Hurricane Library

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

10:30 & 11:30am

“Silly Songs and Sing-a-long with the Way Off Broads!”

Despicable Me $1 Movie

Coral Cliff Cinema 8’s Summer Kid Shows

Tuesday, June 28th & Wednesday, June 29th 

Shown at 10am both days

Tickets only $1!

This week showing: Despicable Me

PJs at the Library

Summer at the Hurricane Library

Thursday, June 23, 2011

 10:30 & 11:30am

“Pajama Read” Kid’s wear PJ’s and bring a pillow or blanket and enjoy a professional story teller from Salt Lake City.

Dog Walk & Breakfast

Summer Lovin’ Dog Walk & Breakfast

Saturday, June 18, 2011

At the Hurricane Community Center 63 S. 100 W. Hurricane, UT 

Because Animals Matter presents Summer Lovin' Dog Walk and Breakfast at 9 a.m. Registration is $20 early registration per human/dog team, $25 at the event. $10 each additional person includes breakfast. For more information, call 435-635-1147. Also, Sing for the Dogs karaoke will be at the Main St. Cafe to raise funds for the new Hurricane City Dog Park. Cost to sing is $2 per song.

Hurricane Library Craft

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Summer at the Hurricane Library

10:30 & 11:30am

Come and make a craft with Lowe’s.

Summer at Hurricane Library

Hurricane Library

Summer Program

For children ages 0-11

Picure Book Readers - Read/listen to 10 books a week. Record them in the reading log provided by the library and get weekly prizes.

Junior Fiction Readers - Read 8 books of 50+ pages for a total of 400 pages or more through the 8 week program. 50 pages = weekly repuirement for prize.

If children complete all 8 weeks of the Summer Reading program, they will recieve a book and be entered into a grand prize drawing.

Schedule of Events
June 7 @ 10:30 & 11:30 - Sutton Family Science
June 9 @ 10:30 & 11:30 - Magic Carpet Ride
June 14 @ 10:30 & 11:30 - Take a Trip to Japan
June 16 @ 10:30 & 11:30 - Lowe's Craft Day
June 21 @ 10:30 only - Magician Al Lampkin
June 23 @ 10:30 & 11:30 - Pajama Read: Bring pjs and pillow
June 28 @ 10:30 & 11:30 - Silly Songs and Sing-a-long with the Way Off Broads
July 5 @ 10:30 & 11:30 - A Ride Around the World
July 12 @ 10:30 & 11:30 - Jolly Olde England
July 14 @ 10:30 & 11:30 - Home Depot Craft
July 19 @ 10:30 & 11:30 - Super Heroes Around the World
July 26 @ 10:30 only - McMazing Puppetry from Provo

Recreational Festival

Hurricane City's Rec Fest on Saturday May 21st, 2011 at the Hurricane Community Center.
Rec Fest is short for Recreation Festival, intended to showcase and promote the many recreational opportunities in the area.  There will also be music, food, and free stuff! .

Activities:

• 3 on 3 basketball tournament - For 3rd graders on up to adults.  All games will be played outdoors, starting Friday the 20th at 6pm and continuing through Saturday the 21st.  Every participant gets a t-shirt, and there will be awards for the winners in each division.  The cost for this event is $60 per team (3-4 players).  Check out our website or Facebook page (Hurricane Hoopjam) for more information.
• "Make & Take" Dinosaur Activity
• Golf - Sand Hollow Golf Course and Sky Mountain Golf Course will be sponsoring a putting course and a driving bay.
• "Fun Zone" - Just for kids games. Admission is $2 per person for unlimited access all day.
• Hurricane Little League - How fast can you throw?
• Paintball 
• Fishing
• Mountain Bike - A safety and skills course will be set up for those who have their bikes and helmets to participate in.  
• Skateboard - LipTrix is bringing some skateboard props over to put together an AWESOME skateboard venue.  Bring a skateboard and helmet.
• Rock Climbing   

For more information or to volunteer for this event contact Samantha at 435-635-2811 ext.106