This Weekend: Dec 7-9

This Weekend in Southern Utah
December 7-9, 2012

2011 Light Parade winning entry from Zion Park Market.

Photo by Jim Harlan/Zion Event Photos.

Zion Joy to the World in Springdale, Utah. On December 8, 2012 listen to "Soul What" at the Sol Food Supermarket Plaza, 995 Zion Park Blvd from 5:30-7:30pm. The Light Parade begins at 7pm at Canyon Springs Drive and ends at the Canyon Community Center. Watch videos on the website of the spectacular floats. Enjoy an ice cream social after the parade. www.zionjoy.com

Hurricane Dance Program presents The “Peanut-cracker” December 7th at 7pm and December 8th at 1pm. This is a short, condensed version of the “Nutcracker” along with a few surprises. Featuring the Hurricane Dance program students and the “Force” in Hurricane, UT. www.cityofhurricane.com

 

Holiday Social at the Tonaquint Nature Center December 8, 2012 from 10:30am - 12:30pm.  My family enjoys this event every year. We love the Nature Center! Admission is free and the activities are inexpensive and fun. Play games and look for the Penguins on a trail hunt. Follow the City of St. George on Facebook. 

Veyo Cinder Valley Lions Club invites everyone to visit Santa and have some punch and cookies on December 8th at 6pm at the Veyo Water Building on So. Spanish Trail Dr. in Veyo. Santa will arrive in the fire truck at 6 pm and will be there to visit until around 7pm. Follow Veyo Rodeo on Facebook.

St. George Mom & Family at Christmas in Tuacahn

Christmas in the Canyon every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday evenings through December 22, 2012 from 6:30-9pm. You can enjoy holiday performances, visit Santa, warm up near the bonfire and see the lights for free. There is a Live Nativity playing each night at 7pm & 8pm for 20 min. The cost is $2 per ticket or $15 per family. You can also ride the Old Salty Train Ride or the Holiday Hay Ride for the same price. Held at the Tuacahn Ampitheatre in Ivins, Utah: Map & Driving Directions

Christmas Light Show throughout December from 7-9pm. This is St. George's biggest Christmas Light Show. Located at 445 W. Heritage Drive in St. George, Utah. Any donations will go to B.A.C.A. (Bikers Against Child Abuse).

Children’s Christmas Party December 8, 2012 at 2pm at the Washington City Library. Come watch the short classic “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” and enjoy some fun Christmas crafts. Free activity!

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis 5K December, 8^th at Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 E. St. George, Utah. Registration is at 8am and the race begins at 10am. Support the Arthritis Foundation. Register on-line at www.stgeorgejinglebellrun.org

Champs RC Raceway 2^nd Annual Toys for Tots Race December 8, 2012. Track opens at 8am. Qualifying begins at noon. Trophies awarded following the race. Course information, entry fees, and more information at: www.champsrcraceway.com 435-627-6795

Breakfast With Santa December 8th from 9-11:25am. Held at the Opera House located at 212 N. Main Street in St. George. Presented by Community Education. Call for reservations at 435-652-7675. Breakfast is $5 per person or $7 at the door.

Holiday Races

Holiday Races

 

Saturday December 1, 2012

and

Saturday December 8, 2012

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

5K Elf Run December 8, 2012: Dress like an elf and run through Springdale, UT. More info to come, so check out the Zion Joy Winter Festival website and find other fun activities to attend.

Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanskgiving Weekend

Here is what is happening around St. George, UT!

 

The 3^rd Annual Zion Joy to the World in Springdale, UT starts November 23, 2012 with the 23^rd Annual Z-Arts and Craft Fair November 23-24, 2012. Located at the Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd in Springdale from 10am-5pm. November 24^th is the Community Tree Lighting at 7pm. Activities continue through December 31st, so check out: www.zionjoy.com

 

Santa’s Workshop Holiday Craft Fair is November 23-24, 2012 from 10am – 6pm. Located at the Dixie Center, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St. George, UT. It boasts to be the largest gift and craft show in southern Utah and it is FREE to the public! www.santasgiftshow.com

St. George Mom & Family at Christmas in Tuacahn

Christmas in the Canyon begins November 23, 2012 and runs every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday evening until December 22nd from 6:30-9pm. Located at Tuacahn in Leeds, UT. You can enjoy holiday performances, visit Santa, Toast a marshmallow, or view the holiday lights for FREE! For a small fee you can watch the Live Nativity, ride the Old Salty Train, or take your family on the Holiday Hay Ride. Venue & Directions for Tuacahn Ampitheatre: Map & Driving Directions

St. George Mom & Family at Washington City Tree Lighting

Christmas in Dixie is November 26, 2012. This is Washington City’s Annual Tree Lighting at Nisson Park at 6pm. We attend every year and enjoy hot chocolate, treats, performances by local school choirs. To top it off, Santa Clause visits. It has become one of our family traditions.  

Springdale Festivities

3^rd Annual Zion Joy to the World

Springdale, Utah

November 23-December 31, 2012

www.zionjoy.com

The Zion Joy to the World starts with the 23^rd Annual Z-Arts and Craft Fair November 23-24, 2012 located at the Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd in Springdale from 10am-5pm.

November 24^th is the Community Tree Lighting at 7pm. You can also listen to the "Sunset Corner Blue Grass Band" on November 24, 2012 at the Sol food Supermarket Plaza, 995 Zion Park Blvd from 5:30-7:30pm. And "Soul What" on December 8^th at the same place and time.

There will be weekend activities throughout December. Enjoy the Light Parade December 8, 2012. Watch videos on the website of the spectacular floats. The parade starts at 7pm at Canyon Springs Dr. and ends at the Canyon Community Center. Afterwards you can enjoy an ice cream social.

 2011 prize winning entry from Zion Park Market
Photo by Jim Harlan/Zion Event Photos

The celebration ends with a fireworks display on New Year’s Eve at the Springdale Town Park, Lion Blvd at dark. Find the complete calendar of events and details at: www.zionjoy.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 Programs 7/7/11

Summer at the Washington City Library

Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 4pm

“The Wonderful World of Bugs” with Don Werner and John Olsen.

Springdale Library's Young Adult Summer Reading Program

Thursday, July 7, 2011 6pm

Create a Teen Zine! Create your own Zine to publish

Patriotic Music Program

Patriotic Music Program

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

6:30pm

Zion Canyon Kids the will be presenting a patriotic music program at the Canyon Community Center in Springdale, UT. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please contact Becky Barker (772-3451) for more details. Canyon Community Center