Carousel

Carousel Opens

March, 2, 2012

 

 

Opens for the season at 11am March 2nd and will maintain regular working hours until December. The first 15 riders get to ride for free, so show up before 11am. Located at the St. George Townsquare, 50 S. Main Street

 

Children under 42" ride FREE.

Children over 42" and under 14 years old ride twice for $1.

Adults ride for $1.

 

Learn more about prices and hours of operation at: St. George Carousel

Youth Sports

Youth T-Ball, Softball, and Baseball

Sign your kids up for t-ball, softball and baseball. The season starts in May. Registration closes Friday, March 9. After that date, registration will be extended with a $5 late fee and will be based on availability per team.
Fee: $27/youth

St. George Rec Center 285 S. 400 E. http://www.sgcity.org/recreation/

Library Activities Feb28

Library Activities

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Hurricane Library

10:30am Story Time

3:30pm Comic Book Club Meeting:  This month discussing Green Lantern. Enjoy awesome activities, games, drawings, movies, snacks, and more. Next month theme: An Original English Language Manga (Dramacon, Witch & Wizard, Miki Falls, etc)

Springdale Library

2pm Story Time

Washington Library

10:30am Story Time

Library Feb27

St. George Library Activities

Monday, February 27, 2012

10am & 11am Story Time with Grandpa Steve
6:30pm Make-Believe Night

Bryce Thatcher Presentation

 

February 28, 2012 at 6:30pm

3884 S. River Road Bldg. B, St. George

 

Long before trail running became popular, Bryce Thatcher was running to the tops of mountains in light-weight road running shoes.  He set many speed records including the current ascent/descent record of the Grand Teton of three hours and six minutes, which included negotiating glacier ice and free climbs of airy cliffs.  He also studied sports medicine in Boulder, Co and worked to expand the limits of human endurance.

His passion led him to become the inventor of the hydration pack and to create packs suitable for his unique (at that time) sport.  Later, he started Ultimate Direction to bring his innovations to a growing sport.  After selling Ultimate Direction to Sierra Designs where he continued designing for several years, he went to work designing hydration products for Nathan Sports, which, during his time there, went from a lower tier running-pack company to an International leader in hydration.  Most packs you see on the shelves today are Bryce’s designs or iterations of his designs.  He is very excited that his goals to provide on-going innovation to the running community are now being fulfilled at UltrAspire.

Sponsored by: UltrAspire, Black Diamond, ProBar, 1st Endurance, St. George Running Center, Southern Utah Triathlon Club, Smith Optics

Dr. Seuss Party

Learning Express Toy Store

20 North Main Street, St. George, UT

435-673-8697

The time above is incorrect. It should read 11am-3pm.

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Wildlife Museum

Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum

Monday is Family Night: Get 10% off admission after 4pm. Activities every hour on the hour after 4pm.

Kids Club: Every Saturday 12-2pm. Features an animal or part of the world. Kids get a tour, educational video, fun activities, craft, and passport. $4 children 3-12. This Saturday, February 25th they will be featuring the platypus.

1835 Convention Center Drive  •  St. George, UT 84790  •   (435) 656-0033   http://www.rosenbruch.org/

Discounts: 

• Use your Dixie Direct Card.
• Use the coupon in the Southern Utah Family and Kids free magazine.

Free Gardening Workshop

FREE “Raised Beds & Gardening” Workshop

February 25, 2012 from 10-11am

Located at the Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 Dixie Dr.

Presented by the Washington County Water Conservancy District.

Space is limited, call to reserve your spot at 435-673-3617

Girl Scouts Feb24

Girl Scout Class

 

Bird Bath Award: Friday, February 24, 2012 @ 2:30pm (4-wks) Daisy

Space is limited to only 12 girls in each class and registration is frist come first served basis. The class fee is $12 per scout/class. Held at the Tonaquint Nature Center 1851 South Dixie Drive

Register here.

Library Feb24&25

Library Activities February 24 & 25th

Friday, February 24, 2012

St. George Library: 11am Toddler Time

Hurricane Library: 10:30am Story Time & 3pm Readers Circle Book Club

Washington Library: 10:30am Story Time

Santa Clara Library: 6pm Movie Night Santa Clara Library “Real Steel”

Saturday, February 25, 2012

New Harmony Library: 2-4pm Live Music & Dance

Fun Shot Competition

Utah Jazz Fun Shot Competition

Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 11am

FREE!

Located at Snow Canyon Middle School, 1215 N. Lava Flow Drive

Shoot Out for a chance to compete at a regional competition and then at the finals at Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City.

For more information visit the St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E., or call 627-4560 or on-line at www.sgcityrec.org

Dog Park & Show

Kibble for K9 Cop Dog Contest & Talent Show

Friday, February 24, 2012 from 4-5pm

200 E. 450 S. Washington, UT

This event is sponsored in part by the Washington City Youth Council, Washington City Public Safety, Homeless Animal Rescue Team 
(H.A.R.T.), & Washington Family Veterinary Clinic. For more info call Wendi at (435) 656-6353.

Bring your dogs out for a Dog Contest & Talent Show at the NEW Washington City Dog Park. A $5 Entry Fee will register you and your dog for this event. There will be prizes, Pet Vendor Booths, Dog 
Prizes, Pet Adoptions & More! All proceeds go 
towards the Washington City K-9 Dog, Hunter.

Dumpster

Feb 24-26, 2012

LaVerkin City Dumpster Days

Dumpsters will be available for public use. No hazardous Materials!

Duckie Drop

4th Annual Duckie Drop 2012

DUCKIE DROP FACTS
Date: April 2nd 2012
Time: 6pm-9pm
Price: $7 per child
          $3 per adult
          2 yrs & under: Free

Age Groups*
Infant-2 yrs (will receive a small gift), 3-5 yrs, 6-9 yrs & 10-12 yrs
Tickets go on sale February 20th!
*Children under 10 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult

On Monday, April 2nd, 2012 beginning at 6pm, hundreds of rubber duckies will begin dropping from the 300 gallon dump bucket at the Washington City Community Center. Everyone will receive a prize! Don’t forget to bring your cameras for a special appearance from the Easter Bunny himself!

Star Nursery Kids Club

February 18, 2012

FREE Kids Garden Club

Star Nursery 9am

Kids 3-11 years old.

http://www.starnursery.com/

Dog Vaccination Clinic

Rabies/ Dog License Clinic

February 18, 2012 from 8-10am

Located at the Washington City Office’s parking lot, 111 N. 100 E.

Save some money, vaccinate your pets, and purchase a dog license.

Call for more info 435-673-7194

Vaccines: $16 each for rabies shots, 5 in 1 parvo shots, Bordetella (kennel cough) shots

Dog Licenses: Fixed $10, Not Fixed $20

Art Festival

13^th Annual Art in Kayenta Festival

Feb. 17, 18, 19, 2012

10am-5pm

Coyote Gulch Art Village located just 7 miles west of St. George.

Art in Kayenta

Toy Store Story Time

Learning Express Toy Store

20 N. Main Street, St. George, UT

Story Time every Wednesday at 11am.

This week reading Big Hugs, Little Hugs and other Valentine related books.

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Youth Tennis Tournament

Tennis

Junior Singles Tournament

Saturday, February 18th

Cost:  $10/person/snacks

Divisions:

Ages 10 to 13 & 14 to 18

Full Feed in Draw

Trophies and Prizes

Register at sgcity.org or at the St. George Rec Center, 400 E. 285 S.

Rainy Day Places

Here are some places I take the kids when the weather is bad.

Washington City Community Center
Located at 350 N. Community Center Drive in Washington
Sports, climbing wall, aquatic center, fitness, daycare facility, & more.
Use your Dixie Direct Card for 2-4-1 Day Pass & more discounts!

Jumpin' Jacks 
Located at 314 N. 3050 E. South of Costco
Open M-Th 11am-8pm & Fri-Sat 10am-9pm
Price: Kids 2-3 years old $5, Kids 4 & up $8, Parents $5 if jumping, free if not
Use your Dixie Direct Card for 2-4-1 Admission and other discounts!
Remember to bring socks!

Antigravity Arena
Located at 415 S. Dixie Drive
Open M-Th Noon-10pm, Fri Noon-11pm, Sat. 10am-11pm
Price: Kids 5+ $8 the first hour and $5 additional hours,
Kids 4 & Under $5 the first hour and $4 each additional hour
Use your Dixie Direct Card for a FREE coupon, 2-4-1 admission, and other discounts!

McDonald's
The Washington and St. George Blvd locations have great play areas.
Use your Dixie Direct Card to get Buy One Get One FREE meals, sandwiches, and beverages.

Washington County Libraries
Check out my previous Post about all the library activities in St. George, Hurricane, Washington, Springdale, New Harmony, Enterprise, and Santa Clara.

Library Activities Feb14-18

Library Activities

February 14-18, 2012

FREE fun for kids and families!

Tuesday, Feb. 14th
Washington Library Story Time 10:30am
Hurricane Library Story Time 10:30am
Springdale Library Story Time 2pm

Wednesday, Feb. 15th
St. George Library Story Time 10am, 11am, 2pm, & 5pm
Enterprise Library Story Time 10:30am
Hurricane Library Story Time 10:30am & 2pm Movie Matinee "Pontiac Moon"
Washington Library Story Time 10:30am & 2pm Movie Matinee
New Harmony Library Story Time 10:30am
Santa Clara Library Story Time 10am & 11am

Thursday, Feb. 16th
St. George Library Toddler Time 10am, 11am, & 2pm
St. George Library 6pm Workshop " Living the American Dream without Going Broke"
Hurricane Library Story Time 10:30am
Washington Library Story time 10:30am & 7pm Board Game Night
Santa Clara Toddler Time 10am & 3pm Teen Game Night

Friday, Feb. 17th
St. George Library Birthday Celebration 10am & 11am Toddler Time
Hurricane Library Story Time 10:30am
Washington Library Story Time 10:30am

Saturday, Feb. 18th
St. George Library 2pm Movie Matinee
New Harmony Library 2-4pm Live Music & Dance

Boy Scout Classes

Boy Scout Merit Badge Classes

February 14, 2012 Boy Scout Merit Badge Class “Fish & Wildlife” 4:30-6pm

February 16, 2012 Boy Scout Merit Badge Class “Fingerprinting” 5-6:30pm

Both held at the Tonaquint Nature Center in St. George. Preregister at the St. George Rec Center, 400 E. 285 S. or call 435-627-4560

Curiosity Club

Have your kids ever asked you how detectives solve crimes, where do leprechauns live or maybe how do hawks eat? At Curiosity Club, kids will learn how to be a crime stopper during Lil' Crime Solver day, bloom into a history buff during American History day, become an enthusiast about birds of prey and finally celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Curiosity Club meets on Tuesdays for 1-hour each day for 4-weeks starting February 14. To register visit www.sgcityrec.org or visit the St George Recreation Center at 400 East 285 South.

Age: 3-6 years old

Fee: $20/youth

Sessions 3 & 4: Tuesday, February 14 at 10:30 am OR 1:30 pm

-Curiosity Club-

Romantic Movies Feb13&14

Valentine’s Romantic Film Showcase

Red Cliffs Cinemas

Feb 13 & 14, 2012

An Affair to Remember showing at 4pm

The Notebook showing at 7pm 

 

Just $5 per person Chocolate valentine packages sponsored b

 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Dixie 6 Jr Rodeo

Dixie 6 Jr. Rodeo

February 10 - May 12, 2012

Starts this Friday at 3 p.m. and Saturday, February 11th at 11 a.m. Located at the Washington County Regional Park (Fairgrounds), 5500 W. 700 South, Large arena.

Girls and boys ages 7-14 participate in barrels, goat tying, breakaway, sack roping, dummy roping, flags, steer stopping, steer dobbing, and team roping.

The cost is $10 per event.

To register or for more info:
Email dixiejrrodeo@gmail.com
Visit their Facebook page.
Call Amanda McCallister at 656-5429 

Night Out Feb11

Parent’s Night Out Pajama Party

@ the Washington City Community Center

Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 6-10pm

Kids 6 months old – 12 yrs. $15 per kid. Pizza, movie, games, and fun. Enjoy an early Valentine’s while your kids knowing your kids are cared for in a safe and fun environment. Contact the WCCC for more info or to sign up.

Gardening Feb11

3 Gardening Classes/Events

Saturday, February 11, 2012

1. Star Nursery Plant Care Seminar. FREE at 10am or 2pm. Topic: Spring Vegetables & Herb Gardening. www.starnursery.com
2. FREE “Spring into Veggie Gardening” Workshop 10-11am at the Tonaquint nature Center, 1851 Dixie Drive. Present by the Washington County Water Conservancy District. Space is limited, call to reserve your spot at 435-673-3617
3. Washington City Community Garden Spring Clean-up and Opening Day starting at 10am. Plots are $35 for the season, Feb-Oct. Sign up and plot assignment begin opening Day. If you can’t make the orientation and information meeting, please contact the garden by calling 435-652-1684 or email washingtoncitygarden@gmail.com

Kids Bike Race Feb11

Tuff Kids’ Criterium Bike Race

February 11, 2012

Located at the old airport!

For kids 12 and under. Bike races are run in heats of 4-8 kids. Racers are grouped by age, bike type, and gender. All kids receive awards, t-shirts, and finish line refreshments. Both of my kids (then 2 and 4 years old) participated last year and had a great time. They loved winning a medal at the end.

Pre-register until Friday, February 10^th for $10. Day of race registration will be accepted, but for $20.

Visit www.sgcityrec.org or go to the St. George Rec Center to sign up.

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Library Activities

Library Activities

February 10 & 11, 2012

Friday
St. George Library 11am Toddler Time
Hurricane Library 10:30am Story Time
Washington Library 10:30 Story Time & 4pm Movie Event

Saturday
St. George Library Movie Matinee "Jurassic Park" at 2pm
(You can bring snacks and drinks as long as they are not too messy. No red drinks.)
New Harmony Library 2-4pm Live Music & Dance

Boy Scout Merit Badges

Boy Scout Merit Badge Classes

Swimming
Date: Monthly/ Every 2nd Tuesday
Time: 7-8:30 pm
Place: WCCC
Price: $3 member/$6 non-member

Lifesaving
Date: Monthly/ Every 4th Tuesday
Time: 7-8:30 pm
Place: WCCC
Price: $3 member/ $6 non-member

Swim Test
The test may be conducted at any time and signed off by any lifeguard. Entry fee to the facility will apply.
•    Class Size limited to 8 scouts ages 11-18, for larger groups or additional times please contact Benjamin Rae at (435) 656-6357 or brae@washingtoncity.org
•    Each of our merit badge classes is taught by a Boy Scouts of America certified merit badge counselor.

Library Activities Feb9

Library Activities

Today, February 9, 2012

St. George Library
Toddler Time 10am, 11am, & 2pm

Hurricane Library
Story Time 10:30am

Washington Library
Story Time 10:30am
Reading with Duffy the Dog 4:30pm
Board Game Night 7pm

Santa Clara Library
Toddler Time 10am
Teen Game Night 4pm

Twilight Fans

Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1

Movie Release Parties

Held at Target & Walmart Stores

Friday, February 10, 2012

Walmart
Starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, Walmart will throw the ultimate Twilight party with music, games, and prizes. Walmart shoppers can also catch a cameo appearance from Rosalie Cullen on the retailer’s in-store television network while waiting for the midnight unveil. This is a black tie affair, so get into the spirit and wear your best. Located in the Walmart Garden Center. Ends at midnight.
Twilight fans at Walmart will get the following exclusive content with every purchase of the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1, a 2-disc DVD or Blue-ray:

• Bella’s Wedding Special Edition featuring the collectible wedding dress packaging
• Fabric poster of Bella and Edward’s big day
• Music videos from Bruno Mars and Christina Perri

Target

Be the first to get your Breaking Dawn - Part 1 DVD and see a sneak preview of Breaking Dawn - Part 2. Friday, February 10th you can get your tickets for DVD or Blue-ray at Guest Services starting at 9pm. The Breaking Dawn - Part 2 will begin at 11pm. Store closes at 1pm.

Curiosity Club

-Curiosity Club-

Have your kids ever asked you how detectives solve crimes, where do leprechauns live or maybe how do hawks eat? At Curiosity Club, kids will learn how to be a crime stopper during Lil' Crime Solver day, bloom into a history buff during American History day, become an enthusiast about birds of prey and finally celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Curiosity Club meets on Tuesdays for 1-hour each day for 4-weeks starting February 14. To register visit www.sgcityrec.org or visit the St George Recreation Center at 400 East 285 South.

Age: 3-6 years old

Fee: $20/youth

Sessions 3 & 4: Tuesday, February 14 at 10:30 am OR 1:30 pm

Gardening Worshop

FREE “Spring into Veggie Gardening” Workshop

February 8, 2012 4-5pm

OR

February 11, 2012 10-11am

Tonaquint nature Center, 1851 Dixie Drive, St. George, UT

Present by the Washington County Water Conservancy District. Space is limited, call to reserve your spot at 435-673-3617

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Toy Store Activities

Learning Express Toy Store

20 N. Main Street, St. George, UT

Story Time 11am every Wednesday. Get 20% off one item during story time.

Today they are reading:

You can also try guessing how many Hershey Kisses are inside a jar. You could win a $25 Learning Express gift card and the jar of chocolate. Yum!

Follow Learning Express on Facebook.

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Girl Scouts

Girls Scouts

Earn Awards at these awesome classes!

 

WOW Award: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 @ 4:30pm (1-wk only) Brownie

Bird Bath Award: Friday, February 24, 2012 @ 2:30pm (4-wks) Daisy

Space is limited to only 12 girls in each class and registration is first come first served basis. The class fee is $12 per scout/class. Held at the Tonaquint Nature Center 1851 South Dixie Drive

Register here.

Vaccinate Your Dog

Vaccinate & License Your Dog

February 18, 2012

From 8-10am at the Washington City Office’s parking lot, 111 N. 100 E.
Save some money, vaccinate your pets, and purchase a dog license.
Call for more info 435-673-7194

Vaccines: $16 each for rabies shots, 5 in 1 parvo shots, Bordetella (kennel cough) shots

Dog Licenses: Fixed $10, Not Fixed $20

Also check out Washington City's new Dog Park.

Dog Park

New Dog Park in Washington City

A new “off leash” dog park has just celebrated its grand opening in Washington. The park has room for your dog to safely intermingle with other happy dogs. Park amenities include a 400 sq ft pavilion, “active” and “passive” fenced off dog areas, wading pools, children’s playground, picnic table areas, benches, drinking fountains, and fully equipped restrooms.

Located at 200 E. 450 S. in Washington, UT

Vaccinate your dog for less on Feb. 18th at the Washington City Vaccination Clinic.

AYSO Soccer

AYSO Soccer

American Youth Soccer Organization

For ages 4-18

Spring season of AYSO Soccer starts in March. $60 includes a uniform and player insurance. Ask about family discounts for multiple players. Call 435-313-0033 or e-mail ayso1343rc@gmail.com

If you have a Dixie Direct Card you can get additional discounts of:
$10 off Spring 2012
$15 off Fall 2012
$15 off Spring 2013

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Smart Start Soccer

Smart Start Soccer

For ages 3-5

Your kiddo can learn some basic soccer skills with some parent participation. My son has taken this class and we enjoyed playing soccer together.

Register by February 17, 2012 and it is only $25 for a 5 Saturday class.
Late registration is an additional $5 if there is room.
Classes held at Vernon Worthen Park, 300 E. 400S. across from the St. George City Rec Center.

Cable Mountain Lodge

Cable Mountain Lodge

Springdale, Utah

We visited Cable Mountain Lodge this week and LOVED it!
Here are some of the reasons I like Cable Mountain Lodge:

1. Located a few feet away from the entrance to Zion National Park.
2. View of the Virgin River and beautiful red rock cliffs.
3. FREE tickets to see "Treasure of the Gods," a 45 minute documentary about Zion at Zion Canyon Giant Screen Theatre. Boasts the largest screen in Utah and is located next to the lodge.
4. Half price movie tickets to the documentary "Tornado Alley" in 3D and the featured Hollywood movie shown at Zion Canyon Giant Screen Theatre.
5. Beautiful Decor!
6. Heated pool and jacuzzi.
7. Mini kitchen or fully equipped kitchen in every room.

 My kids slept in a wall bed made by Wilding Wall Beds, a local St. George company. The furniture and decor was beautiful and I like that they used local companies and craftsman to furnish their rooms.

Here is the view from our private balcony.

This is the off season for Springdale and Zion, so you can get discounts on top of their awesome rates. Visit Cable Mountain Lodge. Kid friendly and highly recommended by St. George Mom.

Start Nursery Feb4

Star Nursery

February 4, 2012

Both Locations

Kids Garden Club 9am: Kids 3-11 work on a FREE craft.
Plant Care Seminar 10am or 2pm: Learn how to care for and prune fruit trees. Also FREE!

http://www.starnursery.com/

Home Depot Craft

Home Depot FREE Kid's Workshop

Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 9am-Noon

Kids 5-12 get to participate in a hands-on workshop creating a keep sake box. All kids get to keep their craft and receive a workshop apron. I don't think you have to preregister, but it may be wise to be early before supplies run out.

Do-it-Herself Workshop for Women

Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 6:30-8pm

How to Install Crown Moulding

Call or visit your local store for more info.

Dogtown 1/2 Marathon

Practice Run the Dogtown 1/2 Marathon Course

St. George Running Club

Saturday, February 4, 2012

 

Meet at Treasure Valley Park (Dogtown 1/2 finish line, see the map below for directions) at 6:30am. Carpool up to where the race will start in Coral Canyon.  You may choose to follow  the course exactly by turning left on Majestic or you can continue straight up past Staheli Farm back to the park.  The run will end up being 10 or 13 miles.  We will need other vehicles to drive up to the start or to bring drivers up after, so if you are able to that would be great!  Also, everyone is responsible for their own water.

 

You do not need to be a member of the club to run with us. Just show up.

Get a course map here and sign up for the actual 1/2 marathon here: Dogtown 1/2 Marathon

 

Follow the St. George Running Center on Facebook or call the Center and get put on an e-mail list, so you know when all the fun runs are.

 

You can also follow St. George Mom on Facebook and @StGeorgeMom on Twitter.

 

 

Brian Head Feb5

Ski Brian Head instead of watching the Super Bowl.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Ladies get 1/2 off ticket and rentals!

Follow Brian Head on Facebook.

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Super Bowl Party Feb4

Tailgate Party

By Brandon Price Insurance Group of St. George

What: Hotdogs, kids jumping castle, cotton candy, snow cones, games, music, prizes like an IPOD Touch. The Dixie Rebels will be there for autographs and photos. Grease Monkey and Varsity Cuts will have specials too.

When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 11am-2pm

Where: Costco parking lot

Follow Brandon Price Insurance Group of St. George on Facebook.
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FREE Sign Language

FREE ASL Sign Language Classes

Taught by Danell Lampe

Provided by the Southern Utah Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs

When: Tuesdays at 5:30pm
Where: Hurricane Library, 36 S. 300 W.
RSVP: By e-mail at SUDHHPinfo@utah.gov
If ADA accommodations are needed, please let them know at the time of registration.