Cotton Days 2012

Plan ahead for Cotton Days this May 2012

Parade Entry - The Cotton Days parade will run along Telegraph between 300 E. and Main Street. Entry is FREE and open to all local businesses, organizations, and residents.

Contact Derrick Martinez 435-627-2896 derrick.martinez@edwardjones.com or Kacie Lunt 435-656-6360 kacie@washingtoncity.org

Entry deadline is May 4th. Entry forms can be found at the Washington City Community Center.

JR Rodeo - Held May 9, 2012 at 5pm. Age categories for kids 17 & under. Events include barrel racing, flag racing, break away, goat tying, and more. Each event is $10. Entries due by May 4th. Contact the Washington City Community Center for more information.

Hell Hole 5K & 10K - Held Saturday, May 12th. Course starts at the Virgin River Trail Head, runs across Telegraph and onto Washington Parkway. Cost $25/5K, $30/10K. Sign up at active.com or visit the Washington City Community Center.

Fishing Derby 3/30/12

Fishing Derby

Saturday, March 31, 2012

8am-2pm

FREE for youth 12 & under!

Located at the TAWA Ponds, 2300 W. Snow Canyon Parkway

Free fishing experience for youth 12 and under. Special prizes will be given away throughout the day. Last year my kids won new fishing poles! A fishing lesson will be conducted at the top of each hour. Fishing poles will be available at no cost and there are lots of experienced fishermen to help. For more info contact the St. George Rec Center 435-627-4560.

License Information: Anglers 14 years and older must have a valid Utah fishing license on their person to fish for all species of fish. Licenses are available from all DWR offices and most sporting good stores. Children 13 and under can fish for free and keep ½ of the bag limit.

Also check out my post about the Youth Fishing Class starting April 12th.
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Star Nursery Craft

Star Nursery Kids Garden Club

March 31, 2012 at 9am

At both Star Nursery locations.

FREE! For kids 3-11 years old.

www.starnursery.com

LaVerkin Egg Hunt 4/7/12

La Verkin City Easter Egg Hunt

April 7, 2012

9-9:30am

FREE Easter Egg Hunt for children 0-12 years old.

Located at 435 North Main in La Verkin, UT.

Egg Hunt 4/7/12

Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt & Breakfast

April 7, 2012

8am-12pm

Veterans Park, 75 E. Telegraph, Washington, UT

Breakfast begins at 8am $5/plate, $20 large immediate family.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt for ages 1-10 begins at 10am sharp!

The Easter Egg Hunt is FREE!

Egg Hunt 4/2/12

Cottontail Scramble

April 2, 2012 at 6pm

FREE General Admission

 $3 for craft & photo with Peter Cottontail

Located at the Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Drive.

Children ages 2-8 can hunt for eggs filled with prizes and treats at this annual event. Peter Cottontail will make an appearance to kick off the hunt. Crafts will be available for kids to make. Don't forget a basket and be there promptly.

Duckie Drop 4/2/12

Duckie Drop

Monday, April 2, 6pm – 8pm

Washington City Community Center, 350 N Community Center Dr. (Aquatic Center)

Hundreds of duckies will be dropped from the 317 gallon dump bucket! The duckies will be numbered and are redeemable for a variety of prizes. Everyone will receive a prize! Only 400 tickets are available! Easter Bunny will make a special appearance.

Cost: $7 per child, $3 per adult, 2 yrs & under are free with paying adult.

Libraries 3/27-31/12

This Week's Library Activities

March 27-31, 2012

Tuesday 27th

Hurricane Library - 10:30am Story Time & 3:30pm Comic Book League of Readers Club

Springdale Library - 10:30am Story Time

Washington Library - 10:30am Story Time

Enterprise Library - 7pm Local author Jennifer Holt "Delivering Hope" will be present for a book signing and discussion

Wednesday 28th

St. George Library - 10am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm Story Times & 7pm Sr. Mother-Daughter Book Club

Enterprise Library - 10:30am Story Time

Hurricane Library - 10:30am Story Time

Washington Library - 10:30am Story Time

New Harmony Library - 10:30am Story Time

Santa Clara Library - 10am & 11am Story time

Springdale Library - 7pm Book Club Group

Thursday 29th

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

Hurricane Library - 10:30am Story Time

Washington Library - 10:30am Story Time

Santa Clara - 10am Toddler Time

Friday 30th

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 - 6pm Teen Movie "Hugo"

Saturday 31st

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

Check out the Washington County Library Newsletter.

Preschool

FREE At-home Preschool Program

UPSTART

Utah Preparing Students Today for A Rewarding Tomorrow

Upstart is a Utah state-funded, computer-based preschool program that will prepare your four-year-old for kindergarten with a fun start in reading, math, and science in just 15 minutes a day. It is free program for kids the year before they enter kindergarten. Created by the Waterford Institute.

My son participates in this preschool program and he attends Smaller Scholars Preschool at the Washington City Community Center. He is reading small books already and he doesn't start preschool until this fall. I don't get paid to advertise for the UPSTART program. I just think it has been an excellent program for us to work on at home and it has really helped prepare my son in reading for kindergarten. The best part is it is FREE! Be prepared to commit to 15+ minutes a day, 5 days a week. 

Pre-register now for the fall of 2012. There are limited openings!

Call 1-800-669-4533 or go online at http://www.utahupstart.org/ 

Michaels Craft 3/24/12

Michael's Make-It & Take-It Craft

Saturday, March 24, 2012

1-3pm

Kids 3 and up can transform an Easter egg into a little froggie with the purchase of the egg. Visit our local Michael's next to Target on River Road in St. George.

Family Bike Event

Tuff Kids’ Family Fun Bike Ride

Presented by Cactus Hugger Cycling Club

April 21, 2012

Starts at 9am @ Sunrise Ridge Intermediate School, 3167 S. 2350 E. St. George.

Kids and families chose to ride a 2.5 or 4.25 mile route. There will be a bike rodeo/safety course. The first 150 pre-registered kids will receive a free t-shirt & helmet. Sign up now at: www.sgcityrec.org or the St. George Rec Center.

We have participated the last 2 years and it has been so great to get new helmets for my kids. The Cactus Huggers are there to fit them to the kids' heads. The family ride as fun and the cold treats were great afterwards. We will be there!

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Free Fishing Derby

Fishing Derby

March 31, 2012

8am-2pm

FREE for youth 12 & under!

Located at the TAWA Ponds, 2300 W. Snow Canyon Parkway

Free fishing experience for youth 12 and under. Special prizes will be given away throughout the day. Last year my kids won new fishing poles! A fishing lesson will be conducted at the top of each hour. Fishing poles will be available at no cost and there are lots of experienced fishermen to help. For more info contact the St. George Rec Center 435-627-4560.

License Information: Anglers 14 years and older must have a valid Utah fishing license on their person to fish for all species of fish. Licenses are available from all DWR offices and most sporting good stores. Children 13 and under can fish for free and keep ½ of the bag limit.

Also check out my post about the Youth Fishing Class starting April 12th.
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Youth Fishing

Youth Fishing

Washington City Recreations is offering youth fishing at the new Sullivan Virgin River Soccer Park. Students learn casting, about equipment and, maintenance of streams, lakes, and other bodies of water. Fishing poles and tackle boxes are provided and available for use by all participants.

My son participated in this fishing class last year. My husband and son learned a lot and had a great father-son activity to look forward to. Washington City Councilman Jeff Turek was a wonderful instructor.

Ages: Boys & Girls 6-13 years old

Register: At the Washington City Community Center or online at washingtoncity.org/recreation

Register by April 7, 2012

Cost: $25

Lessons begin Thursday, April 12, 2012

Lessons are held Thursday evenings 6-7pm & Saturday mornings 9-10am.

Location of lessons is the Sullivan Virgin River Soccer Park, 965 S. Washington Fields Dr.

Check out my post about the FREE Fishing Derby March 31st for kids 12 & under.
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Mini Indy Race FREE

Mini Indy Race

March 22, 2012

FREE Admission

7am-5pm

Mini Indy racing teams compete for the checkered flag. Race sponsored by SkyWest Airlines, Dixie State College, and City of St. George. Teams from international & local businesses, community leaders and various civic groups will race miniature Indy-style cars through a twisting course. Funds raised from this event will help support the United Way - Dixie.

Located at the Dixie Center, 1835 Convention Center Dr. in St. George

More info at http://www.miniindy.org/
Thanks to http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/calendar/event/?id=9321 for this information.

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Comic Book Club

Comic Book Club Meeting

March 20, 2012

Hurricane Library @ 3:30pm

This month discussing Any Original English Language Manga (Dramacon, Withc & Wizard, Miki Falls, etc). Enjoy awesome activities, games, drawings, movies, snacks, and more. Next month’s theme: Any DC Title

T-Ball 3-5yrs

Start Smart T-Ball

My son has participated in this fun 5-week program that is geared toward teaching basic skills  f t-ball, so kids have a foundation to build upon. Parent participation is required. You don't need any equipment (unless your child is left-handed like mine and you want to bring a left-handed glove). For girls and boys ages 3-5 years old.

Starts Saturday, April 16, 2012.

Registration deadline is Friday, April 6. After April 6th there is a $5 late fee.

Fee:

$25/ child

Register:

St. George Rec Center or www.sgcityrec.org/recreation or contact: 627-4560

Boy Scout Enviro Science

Boy Scout Merit Badge Class

Environmental Science

March 20-April 17, 2012

4:30-6:30pm

$12

Held at the Tonaquint Nature Center.

Register at St. George City Rec

St. Patrick's Day Event

Springdale’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!

March 17, 2012

Parade starts at 2pm. Start lining up at Lion Blvd at 1pm. Cash Prizes for parade entries: Best Motorized, Best non-Motorized, Best in Show.

Post-Parade Fun at the Bit & Spur Lawn:

• Green Jell-O Sculpting Contest with cash prizes for grown-ups, young adults (12-16), kids (under 12), Best in Show.
• Live Music: Yankee Clipper.
• Beer Garden.
• Kids’ Fun Center with Climbing Tower and Bounce Houses.
• Jell-o Eating Contest.

 Learn more at: St. Patrick's Day in Springdale
Also check out this excellent place to stay in Springdale: Cable Mountain Lodge
Visit Zion National Park while you are there.

Thunder Over Utah

THUNDER OVER UTAH AIR SHOW

March 17 – 18, 2012

St. George Municipal Airport

www.thunderoverutah.com

This event includes the United States Navy Blue Angels, single-ship military demonstrations, classic warbirds, civilian performers, static aircraft displays and fun activities for kids and families.

Advanced tickets on-line:

$20/Adult

FREE for kids15 and under

$5/Parking

Premium seats are also available.

Admission at the gates:

$25/Adult

FREE for kids 15 and under

$10/Parking

 

Want to see the air show for FREE?

What's Up Southern Utah is giving away tickets!

The last day to enter to win is Thursday, March 15th. Join their fanpage at: What's Up Southern Utah, enter to win, and tell your friends!

 

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Boy Scout Classes

Boy Scout Merit Badge Classes

Washington City Community Center

Swimming Monthly/Every 2^nd Tuesday 7-8:30pm 

$3 member/ $6 non-member.

Lifesaving Monthly/Every 4^th Tuesday 7-8:30pm

 $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.

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Pee Wee Baseball

Pee Wee Baseball

Washington City Pee Wee Baseball League for boys and girls Kindergarten – 2^nd Grade. The Washington City Recreation reversible jersey is the required uniform. All participants will receive a sponsored team baseball cap at no additional cost.

Sign up at the Washington City Community Center $25 Washington City Residents/$30 non-residents

Register by Saturday, April 7, 2012 

Games begin Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Games played at the Veteran’s Park, 111 N. 100 E. and the Washington City Baseball Complex south of the Washington City Community Center.

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Library Activities Mar9-10

Library Activities

Friday & Saturday, March 9-10,2012

All FREE!

Friday
St. George Library Toddler Time 10am, 11am, 2pm
Hurricane Library Story Time 10:30am
Washington Library Story Time 10:30am & showing the movie "Hugo" at 4pm.

http://www.hugomovie.com/

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

Tuacahn High School

Tuacahn High School

for the Performing Arts

No Tuition

No Audition

Tuacahn High School is now accepting registration for the 2012-2013 school year.

Visit http://www.tuacahnhs.org/

Thunder Over Utah FREE

Want to see the Thunder Over Utah Air Show for FREE?

What's Up Southern Utah is giving away tickets!

They have 10 pairs of tickets and two family four-packs to the "Bomber Club" section left to giveaway. Join their fanpage at: What's Up Southern Utah, enter to win, and tell your friends!

 

THUNDER OVER UTAH AIR SHOW

March 17 – 18, 2012

St. George Municipal Airport

www.thunderoverutah.com

This event includes the United States Navy Blue Angels, single-ship military demonstrations, classic warbirds, civilian performers, static aircraft displays and fun activities for kids and families.

Advanced tickets on-line:

$20/Adult

FREE for kids15 and under

$5/Parking

Premium seats are also available.

Admission at the gates:

$25/Adult

FREE for kids 15 and under

$10/Parking

 

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Thunder Over Utah

THUNDER OVER UTAH AIR SHOW

March 17 – 18, 2012

St. George Municipal Airport

www.thunderoverutah.com

This event includes the United States Navy Blue Angels, single-ship military demonstrations, classic warbirds, civilian performers, static aircraft displays and fun activities for kids and families.

Advanced tickets on-line:

$20/Adult

FREE for kids15 and under

$5/Parking

Premium seats are also available.

Admission at the gates:

$25/Adult

FREE for kids 15 and under

$10/Parking

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/

Junior Cycling Club

Southern Utah Junior Cycling Club

The Southern Utah Junior Cycling Club is a club for young cyclists interested in riding and racing bicycles. Learn more about the club by visiting Bike Fix, the new bike shop that just opened in Washington, Utah.

One of the owners of Bike Fix, Ian Shockley, is a coach for the Snow Canyon High School Mountain Bike Team and he would be happy to tell you how you can easily start a bike team at your school through NICA: National Interscholastic Cycling Association.

Bike Fix

41 N. 300 W.

Washington, UT

435-627-0510

http://www.bikefixutah.com/

Bike Fix is on Facebook

Southern Utah Junior Cycling Club  is also on Facebook

Toy Store Zoobs

Learning Express Toy Store

20 North Main Street, St. George, UT

435-673-8697

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Cover to Cover Club

Cover to Cover Club

The Washington County Library system has partnered with In-N-Out Burger to young readers ages 4-12 an opportunity to earn a FREE hamburger or cheeseburger for every 5 books they read. Beginning March 3 - April 14, 2012.

Readers register for the Cover to Cover Club at one of the libraries and receive a log to keep track of books they read during the program. Children who read five library books at their grade level receive an Achievement Award and a certificate for a FREE hamburger or cheeseburger. Sign up at the Children’s Desk. For more information about the program, speak to a Children’s Librarian at your branch.

Toy Store Events

Learning Express Toy Store

20 N. Main Street, St. George, UT

Stop by today and guess how many fish crackers are in the jar. The winner will receive a $50 gift card to the Learning Express. The winner will be announced tomorrow, March 3, 2012.

Also check out the Dr. Seuss Birthday Party event this Saturday, March 3, 2012 11am-3pm.

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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Carousel

Carousel Opens Today

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

Star Nursery Kids Club

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Star Nursery Kids Garden Club

9am at all Star Nursery Locations. 

FREE for kids 3-11 years old.

http://www.starnursery.com/

Lil Detective Camp

Lil Detective Camp

March 12-14, 2012

This 3-day camp will keep kids busy over Spring Break by teaching them how to solve mock crimes and learning about the world of crime solving. This year's featured crime deals with arson! Who did it and why? Fee includes all camp materials. Registration deadline is Thursday, March 8th.

Ages/Grades: Session 1: 2nd-3rd grade; Session 2: 4th-5th grade
Time: Session 1: 9am; Session 2: 1pm
Fee: $35
Location: Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George, UT
Register: activityreg.com