Chinese New Year Chopsticks

Chopsticks for Kids

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with chopsticks. Chopsticks can be tricky for young kids developing fine motor skills, so grab a rubber band and some scrap paper and make them a little easier to use.

Wrap a rubber band around the top of both chopsticks.

Fold a piece of paper a few times and wedge it between the chopsticks,
near the rubber band.

Now you have created a spring-like chopstick.

I got this idea from a local restaurant, Mongolian BBQ in St. George, Utah. Visit them for great food and a fun experience. My kids love the origami animals they make for them when we visit.

Enjoy!

Happening This Weekend

Happening This Weekend

February 1-3, 2013

Friday, February 1, 2013

Bubble Bobble Party

Presented by My Heart of Dixie

Feb. 1st 9pm-2am

Located at the Washington City Community Center

This is a foam and pool party with dancing and music! For ages 18+ and they will ask for ID. Go to Bubble Bobble Party for more information and to get tickets in advance.

Ice Skate With Rapunzel

Ice skate with Rapunzel from Princess Character Visits at the new ice rink in Cedar City, Utah. It was planned for last weekend, but the weather was bad, so now it is this Friday, February 1st at 4pm. Located on Brent Hunter Farms at 3795 N. Bulldog Road in Cedar City. Just north of Willow Glenn Inn. Skate rentals = $1 and skating = $3. 

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Saturday, February 2, 2013

Tuff Kids Bike Criterium

St. George City Races

Feb. 2nd starting at 10am

Held at the Former St. George Municipal Airport, 620 S. Airport Rd., St. George, Utah

This Tuff Kids Bike Race is for ages 12 & under. The races are in heats of 4 - 8 kids and will be grouped by age, bike type, and gender. All kids receive awards, T-shirts, and finish line refreshments! 

Pre-registration accepted until January 31st for $10 at the St. George Rec Center or on-line at:  www.sgcity.org  Late registration is $20 and does not guarantee a t-shirt.

Superbowl Benefit Party

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School Safety Presentation

School Safety Presentation

Tonight, January 29, 2013

6pm at the Dixie Center, St. George

Members of the community are invited to attend this free presentation on how St. George Police Department and the Washington County School District are working together to keep our community and schools safe. Mayor Dan McArthur and other local officials will be speaking and the discussion will include general school safety, an overview of school safety plans, the purpose of safety drills and the school resource officer program. 

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Tuff Kids Bike Race

Tuff Kids Criterium Bike Race

February 2, 2013

My baby in the St. George Tuff Kids Race

My family loves this race and we have participated the last two years. This Tuff Kids Bike Race is for ages 12 & under. The races are  in heats of 4 - 8 kids at a time starting at 10:00am. Racers will be grouped by age, bike type, and gender. All kids receive awards, T-shirts, and finish line refreshments! 

Held at the Former St. George Municipal Airport, 620 S. Airport Rd., St. George, Utah

Pre-registration accepted until January 31st for $10 at the St. George Rec Center or on-line at:  www.sgcity.org  Late registration is $20 and does not guarantee a t-shirt.

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.

Winter Bird Festival

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.

Especially 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.

Pioneer Park

Pioneer Park

Red Hills Parkway, St. George, Utah

I recently took my 4 & 6 year old hiking at Pioneer Park. It is a fun and easy hike for anyone. You also get an amazing view of the city. 

We packed a lunch and the kids found a rock outcropping they said was a perfect hideout to eat it in.

Pioneer Park is located on Red Hills Parkway in St. George. Look for the big "DIXIE" painted in white on the red rock and you will find it.  

St. George City Parks