Michaels Kid Craft 12/30/11

Michael's Make It & Take It

Free Craft for Kids

Today, December 30, 2011

11am - 1pm

Create a fun craft gator out of construction paper!

Michael's Store Events

Springdale Fireworks 12/31/11

Springdale's New Year's Fireworks

Saturday, December 31, 2011 @ 7pm

Located at the Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd.

Free!

http://www.zionjoy.com/

Washington County Libraries

Washington County Library

Story Time & Book Clubs

St. George Library
Monday 10am & 11am Story Time with Grandpa Steve, 1pm Story Time with Miss Jill
Wednesday 10am, 11am, 2pm Story Time with Mrs. Mann
Thursday 10am, 11am, 2pm Toddler time with Miss Gloria
Thursday 6:30pm Evening Story Time
Friday 11am Toddler Time with Miss Gloria
Book Clubs:

• Mother-Daughter Book Club Jr (for girls ages 7-9) Mother Daughter Book Club Jr Blog
• Mother-Daughter Book Club Sr. (for girls ages 7-12) Mother Daughter Book Club Sr Blog
• "No Girls Allowed" Book Club for boys 6-13. This group meets at 5pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. There is usually a theme, they invite Men from the community to come & talk about their professions to the boys. The boys always leave with prizes & goodies. Some professions that have been highlighted are: Fireman, National Guard, Policeman, Trains, etc...
• Anima Fannatiku Club for all ages. Meets on the 4th Saturday of every month 11am-3pm animefannatiku.com
• Page Turners Book Club

Washington Library
Tuesday-Friday 10:30am Story Time for Preschoolers

Reading with Duffy! Read with Duffy the Dog every 2^nd Thursday of the month at 4:30pm.
Board Game Night Thursdays 7-10pm
Book Clubs:

• Anime Fannatiku Club for all ages. Meet the 3rd Friday of every month 7-10:30pm. animefannatiku.com
• Book Ends Book Club

Springdale Library
Tuesday 2pm Story Time
Book Club

Hurricane Library
Tuesday-Friday 10:30am Story Time for Preschoolers
(They have the same stories and activities Tuesday and Wednesday and then something new for Thursday and Friday)
Reading with Duffy! Read with Duffy the Dog every 2^nd Wednesday of the month at 4:30pm.
Book Clubs:

• Readers Circle
• Graphic Novel Club
• Teen Book Club
• Anime Fannatiku Club for all ages. Meet the 1st Saturday of every month 11am-3pm. animefannatiku.com

Enterprise Library
Wednesday 10:30am Story Time for Preschoolers

New Harmony Library
Wednesday 10:30am Story Time with Mrs. Deanna
Live Music & Dance Saturdays 2-4pm
Colob Canyon Book Club

Santa Clara Library
Wednesday 10am & 11am Story Time
Thursday 10am Toddler Time

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Running Form Workshop

St. George Running Center

Good Form Running Clinic

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

@ 7pm

FREE

Sponsored by New Balance. Held at the St. George Running Center located at 2736 E. Red Cliffs Drive in St. George. Wear your running shoes.

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Check out the website: http://www.stgeorgerunningcenter.com/

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Brian Head

Brian Head Events

New Year's Torchlight Parade
Saturday, December 31, 2011

Torchlight Parade features skiers and snowboarders gliding down the slopes starting at 6pm at the Brian Head Resort about Giant Steps Lodge, 329 S. State Highway 143. As darkness settles, watch a spectacular fireworks display. Then attend the New Year's Eve party for the whole family at the Navajo Lodge. Get a Night Ski ticket FREE with the purchase of any 12/31/11 day lift ticket OR New Year's Eve banquet pass.
For more information call 435-677-2035.


Superhero Day
January 6 & 7, 2012 Night Skiing 4pm
Dress up like a superhero and get 50% off a Night Skiing lift ticket. Also get 30% off retail. But remember to wear your superhero costume in order to get the discount!

Sports Day
January 20 & 21, 2012

Wear an article of clothing from your favorite sports team and get 50% off your purchase of a Night Ski lift ticket. You can also get 30% off of retail when you wear your sports team clothing in the store!

Did you know? Kids 5 and under get lift tickets and ski or snowboard rentals for FREE! I didn't know until I was up there yesterday and my son got everything for free. This is not just for the holidays either. Check out: http://www.brianhead.com/

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Christmas Eve Service

Calvary Church

Multi-Denomination Christmas Eve Service

Reading of the birth of Christ with music and singing.

 Saturday, December 24, 2011 6-8pm

Located at the Dixie Center, 1835 Convention Center Drive

New Toy Store

The Learning Express of Utah

Locally owned and operated toy store in St. George that just celebrated its grand opening. Located at 20 North Main Street in St. George, across from 25 Main. Open Monday - Saturday 10am-7pm. The store is interactive and families are having a great time browsing. Find amazing learning toys and unique gifts.

Check out The Learning Express website at: Learning Express Toys
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Anything Goes Auditions

Anything Goes Auditions

Saturday, January 7, 2011

2 places and times to audition:

10am @ Eccles Fine Arts Center - Dixie State College
225 South 700 East, St. George Room 156

2pm @ Hurricane Community Center
63 South 100 West, Hurricane, UT

Be prepared with 16 bars of music and your own CD or accompanist, a head shot, and a resume. Wear dance clothes and bring tap shoes if possible. Call or text Kyle at 435-632-1571 or Debbie at 435-703-5713 for more information.

Thank you The Spectrum for this great information.
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Free Concert 12/19/11

Lieto Voices Christmas Concert

Monday, December 19, 2011 @ 7:30pm

Located at the St. George Catholic Church, 259 West 200 North in St. George (Great location for the acoustics). 

You will hear some classics like Sleigh Ride and What Sweeter Music as well a host of the traditional Christmas songs.  Join the wonderful night of music and bring the whole family. 

Its free to the public!

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Concerts 12/18/11

December 18, 2011

2 FREE Christmas Concerts

• Heritage Choir “Christmas Was Meant for Children” 7pm @ Dixie State College Cox Auditorium www.heritagechoir.org
• Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 The Master Singers Christmas Concert held at 7pm in the Heritage Center (105 N 100 E, Cedar City).  For more information call 435-865-1072.

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Hurricane Lights

I heard about this house in Hurricane through Facebook, but I haven't checked it out yet. In addition to the lights there is music and jokes. Go down 700 W, turn right at the intermediate school, turn right on 840.

I also hear Sycamore Lane in Hurricane is worth driving down.

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Michael's Crafts 12/17/11

Michael’s Make & Take Crafts

Saturday, December 17, 2011

10am-Noon Kids can make duck tape luggage tags for FREE!

Noon-2pm Kids can make a poinsettia card for FREE!

Here is a link to Michael's up-coming crafts: Michael's

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Lowe's Craft 12/17/11

Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic

December 17, 2011

Free Train Engine craft for kids. Clinic starts at 10am.

 

 

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Springdale Karaoke

December 17, 2011

Springdale ugly Christmas sweater karaoke contest.

6pm at the Bumbleberry Inn

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Santa Sightings 12/17/11

Santa Sightings

Saturday, December 17, 2011

• Santa will be at Walgreens on St. George Blvd from 11am-4pm. Get a FREE 4x6 photo taken with him.
• Get a free 4x6 pic with Santa at Boulevard Home Furnishings, 390 North Mall Drive Noon – 4pm
• Santa will be at Star Nursery from 10am – 2pm. Bring your cameras!
• Santa will be at Red Cliffs Cinema from 3-7pm. $2.50 movies. Merry Movie Christmas
• Bundle up to see Him at Tuacahn's Festival of Lights at Tuacahn from 6:30-9pm. Christmas in the Canyon

Do you know anywhere else he will be? He must be magic!

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Xmas Movies 12/17/11

Merry Movie Christmas

@Red Cliffs Cinemas

 Benefit the Dixie Care and Share

Saturday, December 17, 2011

See movies and visit Santa who will be there from 3-7pm!

Movies and Show Times:

1 pm:  "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

4pm: "Elf" 2003

7pm: "The Holiday Edition of the Guerilla Shorts Showcase"

9:30pm: "Die Hard" 1988

More movies shown through Dec. 25th at Merry Movie Christmas.

Christmas Concert 12/16/11

Christmas Spectacular

Cassandra Daugherty and The Springs Band

December 16, 2011 @7pm

FREE concert featuring Traditional Carols, some contemporary music, a few selections from Trans-Siberian Orchestra followed by dessert. Suitable for the entire family.

Located at the Auditorium, The Springs Church, 291 E. 1400 S. in Washington 

www.springschurch.us/contactus.cfm

Heritage Choir

December 19, 2011

FREE Christmas Concert

Heritage Choir “Christmas Was Meant for Children”

7pm @ Dixie State College Cox Auditorium

www.heritagechoir.org

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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker by the St. George Ballet
St. George Ballet Company
Shelia Bailey - Directory

Performance dates and times:
December 16th, 7:30 pm
December 17th, 2:00 pm (matinee), and 7:30 pm
December 19th, 7:30 pm
December 20th, 7:30 pm
December 21st, 7:30 pm

Performances at Desert Hills High School.
Call for ticket information at 435-674-9728
St. George Ballet

Swim with Santa 12/12/11

Swimming With Santa

Sand Hollow Aquatic Center

Monday, December 12, 2011

6:30-9pm

Bring 4 cans of food or a brand new can opener and get in FREE. Or pay Family Night fees (one adult admission free with paying child).

Also get a FREE picture with Santa!

Sand Hollow Aquatic Center, 1144 N. Lava Flow Drive 435-627-4585

KTIM Community Radio

Fundraising Concert

Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 8pm 

 

37 E. St. George Blvd., St. George, Ut 84770 Venue Phone: 435-862-6931

KTIM Radio is hosting a fundraising concert. Performers include Christina Osborn, Rich Panessa and Oakhurst. Admission is $8. Proceeds will benefit the community radio station. All ages invited.

 

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Michael's Crafts

Michael's Make & Take Crafts

Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 10-11, 2011

Saturday 10am-Noon
Kids make a reindeer frame for FREE!

Saturday Noon-2pm
Kids write a letter to Santa on a cute hat pattern. Also FREE!

Sunday 1-3pm Snowman Ornament (Not sure if you have to buy the clear Christmas bulb or not. Maybe $2)

Sunday 3-5pm
Snowflake Frame with a little origami. FREE!

New Utah Blog

Check out this new blog:

All About Utah

Leca is having a Cafe Rio giveaway, so leave a comment and become a follower.

Santa & Star Nursery

Santa will be at Star Nursery

Saturday, December 10, 2011

10am – 2pm.

Bring your cameras!

www.starnursery.com

Hazardous Waste Collection

HHW Collection Day

Washington County Solid Waste District is hold a household hazardous waste collection day on Saturday, December 10, 2011. FREE for any Washington County resident.

Location: Washington County Landfill, 325 N. Landfill Rd. in Washington City

Time: 8am – 1pm

Items accepted: aerosol cans, medical waste, pesticides, car batteries, oil, propane, fluorescent light bulbs, paint, rechargeable batteries, fuel, paint thinners, tires, herbicides, paint supplies (other)

Bowling & Toy Drive

Dec. 10, 2011

Sunset West Bowling Annual Toys for Tots Drive

Bring in a child’s unwrapped gift of $10 or more with receipt and get a FREE bowling game on this day.

Library Movie 12/10/11

All Aboard!

The Polar Express

Showing at the Washington Library

December 10, 2011

From 3-5pm in the Community Rm

Itinerary: Story time, treats, visit from Santa, & movie. Wear pajamas if you wish!

Christmas at Tonaquint Nature Center

Tonaquint Nature Center

Holiday Social on Saturday, December 10
Enjoy some holiday cheer from 10:30am-12:30pm this Saturday. In this open house setting, you can pose with Santa for pictures starting at 11:00 am. Santa photos are only $1.50 per photo (4" X 6") and will be printed on site.

Event highlights include........

Crafts for the Kids ($1/craft)

Cookie Decorating (50 cents a cookie) 

Making of Reindeer Food and Pine Cone Bird Feeders

Holiday Games

Refreshments for ALL

Thank you to The Spot Bouldering and The Sugar Cookie for their donations for the Holiday Social

Winter Art Walk

Winter Gallery Art Walk

December 9, 2011

6-9pm

To participate, begin at the St. George Art Museum, taking in the beautiful exhibit “Grant Canyon Grandeur,” then visit fine art galleries from 200 North to Tabernacle Street, where featured artists will be in attendance creating and talking about their artwork.  A punch card can also be obtained at the St. George Art Museum, which can be turned in at Twenty-Five Main Cafe for a chance to win a piece of artwork at 9:00 in the evening. FREE!
Learn more at: St George Arts

Boy Scout Badges

Boy Scout Merit Badge Classes

@ the Washington City Community Center

Scouts who participate in these merit badges need to be strong swimmers in order to complete the merit badge. Scouts will be supervised not only by the merit badge counselor, but also by a lifeguard. Scouts need to bring a long sleeved shirt, long pants with a belt, shoes and socks that can get wet. They also need to provide their own swimming suits and towels and a dry pair of clothes to wear home (including shoes). Blue merit badge cards will be provided by the WCCC.

Location: WCCC
Register: @ WCCC
Cost: $15 Members/$20 Non Members
Date: Swimming-Every 2nd Tues of month
          Lifesaving-Every 4th Tues of month
Time: 7-8:30pm

Holiday Movies thru Dec. 25

A Merry Movie Christmas

A benefit to save Dixie Care and Share

@ Red Cliffs Cinemas

I am excited for these favorite holiday movies. The kids will enjoy seeing Santa on Dec. 17^th. I think our family will be getting the $10 punch pass!

Film List

Dec. 9: Holiday Inn (1942)

Dec. 10: Home Alone

Dec. 11: Gremlins (1984)

Dec. 12: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

Dec. 13: Miracle on 34^th Street (1947)

Dec. 14: Elf (2003)

Dec. 15: Scrooge (1970)

Dec. 16: The Polar Express

Dec. 17: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, A Charlie Brown Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Elf, The Holiday Edition Guerilla Shorts, & Die Hard. * Santa will be there from 3-7pm and Planet 94.1 FM will broadcast live from 4-6pm.

Dec. 18: Christmas Vacation (1989)

Dec. 19: A Christmas Story (1983)

Dec. 20: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Dec. 21: Home Alone (1990)

Dec. 22: White Christmas (1954)

Dec. 23: The Polar Express (2004)

Dec. 24: Scrooge

Dec. 25: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

Note: Movies are subject to change.

Pricing

$2.50 for each show

$25 for an all access pass

$10 punch pass with 6 admissions

Show Times
1pm, 4pm, 7pm, & 9:30pm

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