INSIDE SPRING 2017 CITY NEWS | ACTIVITIES | PROGRAMS | INFORMATION INSIDE SPRING 2017 3 MAYOR PIKE’S MESSAGE By: Mayor Jon Pike

4 COOMBS BECOMES THE CITY’S NEW ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Welcoming Trevor Coombs

5 THIS KIND OF FUN IS GOOD FOR YOU MAYOR PIKE’S MESSAGE Georgefest has become the Premier Southern Utah Entertainment Destination

6 DOWNTOWN The Future of Downtown St. George

8 TWENTY YEARS OF SUPPORTING NATURE & TONAQUINT PARK Providing More Unique Outdoor Adventures for the Public

10 KENTUCKY LUCKY CHICKEN ANYONE? By: Lukas Brinkerhoff, Dixie Mountain Bike Trails Association

11 ST. GEORGE BIKE PARK RAP Tax Project is Underway I hope that more and more we will enjoy May is Bike Month in St. George, and we plan the many outdoor activities St. George and to make a big deal of it! 12 ST. GEORGE WELCOMES NEW Washington County have to offer! It’s one of

DIRECTOR OF LEISURE SERVICES the reasons many of us choose to live here. • On May 8th at 6:00 PM we’ll do another MAYOR PIKE’S MESSAGE | CITY VOICES | PAGE 3 Welcoming Shane McAffee It’s also one of the many reasons others one of our “Bike with Pike” events at choose to visit St. George. the Confluence Trailhead. It’ll be fun, 14 PARKS & TRAILS I good exercise, and we’ll have food for the Park Planning Division’s Upcoming Projects On April 5th I enjoyed leading a large whole family as well! group of people on a short bike ride from • May 10th is Bike to School Day. This year Confluence Trailhead near the Dixie Center we’ll bike with Sunset Elementary School 15 YOU’RE INVITED! to the Thunder Junction All Abilities Park, on Happy 20th Anniversary St. George Art Museum students and Principal Horrocks. to Cottonwood Cove Park, and back to the • May 12th will be the Bike Film Festival Confluence Trailhead. This group included where we’ll show bike film shorts and 17 CALENDAR OF EVENTS mayors, city council members, and their provide giveaways for those in attendance. Spring into Activities for the Whole Family families who were in St. George for the Utah Watch for details about location and time League of Cities and Towns annual spring on Facebook and at sgcity.org. 23 CONTACT INFO conference. It was so fun to show them just a • May 15th-19th is Bike to Work Week. I City Official’s Numbers & Emails little bit about our parks and trails. It was also plan to ride my bike to work every day enjoyable to see some who hadn’t ridden a that week and challenge others to do the ON THE COVER: bike in years come and experience it again same or as many days as they can! Snow Canyon State Park and to have them ask for suggestions about Photo by Dave Becker how to create something like what we have Whether you can participate in any of these in their cities or towns. events or not, I hope everyone will do something to get out and enjoy our trails DESIGN/LAYOUT CITY COUNCIL MAYOR While a few of our trails have been closed and the beautiful St. George spring weather. Kami Wilkinson Joe Bowcutt Jon Pike recently to make repairs and due to I-15 Bring a family member or a friend and it’ll be Jimmie Hughes bridge construction between exits 4 and even more fun! Have a wonderful spring! Michele Randall CITY MANAGER 5, I hope during this beautiful time of year PUBLISHER many of us will spend time on our paved and Southwest Publishing Bette Arial Gary S. Esplin Ed Baca unpaved trails.

Inside St. George is provided by Southwest Publishing. All information and editorial has been provided by the City of St. George and is intended for the education and enjoyment of its readers. The contents may not be reproduced without consent of the publisher. Errors are not the publisher’s responsibility Jon Pike | SPRING 2017 | VOLUME 11 | ISSUE 2 VOLUME | 2 | SPRING 2017 PAGE and the publisher is not held liable for any inaccurate information. City of St. George Mayor THIS KIND OF FUN IS GOOD FOR YOU! COOMBS BECOMESTHE BRIGHTER THE SIDE CITY’S NEW For the past two years, southern Utah residents and ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR visitors have heard the familiar refrain. It’s the motto (and In June of 2015, George Streetfest on Main (now known simply guiding philosophy) of Georgefest, the popular community as Georgefest) began as a relatively modest event, with the celebration that takes place in Historic Downtown St. majority of the entertainment and family-friendly activities George on the first Friday of each month. Soon to celebrate – including performances by local musicians, games, food its second anniversary, Georgefest has become the premier vendors, and street artisans – concentrated downtown Fsouthern Utah entertainment destination for locals and at the intersection of Main and Tabernacle streets. Said tourists alike. What’s now an event attended by several Thorpe, “From the start, it was crucial to our team that we thousand people monthly began as a wish by one longtime offer entertainment that would appeal to all age-groups, resident to honor the past. A few years back, documentary and that would inclusively draw parents with children.” filmmaker – and Southern Utah University Adjunct Instructor – Melynda Thorpe was doing research for an upcoming As word of the event spread, Georgefest’s coterie of fans project, and began immersing herself in the area’s history. steadily increased. With St. George offering the ideal climate Coincidentally, at the same time, an associate approached for nighttime entertainment al fresco, Historic Downtown Thorpe, who also has an extensive resume in public relations was soon the place to be every first Friday. Today, event production, about putting on a first Friday event. Georgefest has transformed into a sprawling monthly party spanning several Downtown blocks, complete with DJ- “While doing my research about the pioneers who led dance party on Tabernacle Street, a food truck village, came to the area in the mid-1860s, I learned that street buskers (singers, jugglers, musicians and the like) they loved gathering in the evenings at the center of performing for tips, a photo booth, games and activities for town,” Thorpe said. “They would share meals together, the youngest of attendees, face-painting, artisans offering Managing the City’s finances is a tall order as Finance Director on the Washington sing, dance, and celebrate the fruits of their labors as hand-crafted jewelry and other items, and the best of local, these days but one that Trevor Coombs is County Flood Control Authority and Council the desert cooled in the evening air. So, as I began regional and national musical entertainment on Main Stage exc i te d a b o u t . H av i n g m ove d to A m e r i c a n Fo r k of Government’s Corridor Preservation. thinking about a monthly event, it made perfect sense from 6 to 10 p.m. At the Georgefest Jazz Garden – now last fall to take a position as that city’s finance to pay homage to those early pioneers and to recreate presented by The Desert Pulse – the initial jazz fare has director, he is glad to be back in St. George, “The City of St. George is run very well and a similar sort of community celebration.” since been supplemented by blues and classic rock. Jazz the place he calls “home.” “This opportunity is does an amazing job managing its finances. Garden visitors (who must present a valid ID for entry) can just awesome! I’m so fortunate to be able to I think the skill set that I bring to the city will Thorpe worked closely with the City of St. George, also choose from a mini-menu of gourmet tapas, along with continue to raise my family in a place we all compliment those of the people that currently sharing her vision and ensuring compliance with craft brews, boutique wines, and specialty sodas. love,” said Coombs. He is a lifelong resident work here,” said Coombs. Continuing efforts to stringent permitting and insurance regulations. She of Washington County, having grown up in St. make customer service a priority in the utility also presented what was at the time a revolutionary Thorpe, who is a member of the Arts to Zion board of George and graduated from Dixie High and office is at the top of Coombs list as the new concept: the addition of a “Jazz Garden,” a jazz venue directors and a passionate supporter of the arts, has been Dixie College. He went on to Brigham Young director, “Quality customer service is vital. A where beer and wine would be served to the 21+ set. instrumental in cementing a connection between Arts University and graduated in 1998 earning lot of people’s only interaction with the City is The Jazz Garden would serve as the economic driver to Zion and Georgefest, which sees special art exhibits a Business Management degree with an done through the utility office. That’s why it’s for the event – making it possible to offer a free Main and receptions offered during Georgefest each month. emphasis in finance. so important that their experience with us is Street concert and DJ dance party to the community. “We’re thrilled by our partnership with Georgefest, as helpful and fair every time,” he added. the event brings thousands of people to downtown. Coombs worked in the private sector as a “The idea was that the Jazz Garden would address St. And many of them find their way to our gallery for the financial controller for four years before Trevor enjoys being in the outdoors, hiking, George’s increasingly diverse demographic, one that enjoys first time,” said Bobbi Wan-Kier, Arts to Zion director. being hired by Washington County in 2003. camping and fishing with his son. He is active sophisticated musical offerings along with adult beverage During his 13 years with the County, he in the St. George area, where he grew up. offerings,” Thorpe explained. “While I anticipated that this On any given first Friday, it’s not unusual to see Mom, Dad served as the Senior Accountant / Internal He has served as Scoutmaster, Little League would prompt some major pushback, I was delighted to and the kids sharing corn dogs from a food truck alongside Auditor and assisted in the budget and and Basketball Coach, and has held various see how receptive the Mayor and City Council members DSU students celebrating the end of a tough week of audit process each year with the County leadership positions in his church and other were to our vision, and how supportive the community studies, as well as revelers just off the bus from Sun River. Clerk/Auditor. He was honored as county community volunteer efforts. Trevor has majority turned out to be in making the Jazz Garden a reality.” At Georgefest, there’s something for everyone. “My wife, “Employee of the Year” for his work in been married to his wife SuLynn Staheli, from Kristy, and I go to Georgefest almost every month and each protecting our communities during the Enterprise Utah, for over 21 years and together “From the first time the city council and I heard time we are amazed and delighted at the number and County’s 2005 flood disaster; served as the they have two daughters and one son. They the idea for George Streetfest, we loved it!” said diversity of those attending,” said Mayor Pike. “It is evidence Finance Director for the Washington County all enjoy being active in the community by St. George Mayor Jon Pike. “We saw it as another that Melynda and the entire Georgefest team have hit upon Emergency Operations Command Center; volunteering for events including Ironman St. opportunity to bring people downtown for fun, food, something that is meeting a need in our community, and I’m and a Co-Director of the St. George Dixie George 70.3, St. George Marathon, and the and entertainment. It was also important to us because thrilled about it!” In short, it’s true what you’ve heard: This kind Convention Center. Additionally, he served Huntsman World Senior Games. downtown businesses were behind it.” of fun IS good for you. | CITY VOICES | COOMBS BECOMES THE CITY’S NEW ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE THE CITY’S NEW BECOMES | COOMBS VOICES 4 | CITY PAGE This article reprinted with permission from St. George Health & Wellness Magazine

THE BRIGHTER SIDE instead of locking up doors at 6:00 pm and everyone leaving for home, it will create an environment with people coming and going at all hours of the day and night. We often think Joule Plaza Aerial Conceptual Rendering of downtown as buildings and amenities but forget that the vibrancy By: Marc Mortensen, Support Services Director of any place is created by the number of people that occupy, inhabit and utilize a space. More than great architecture and beautiful landscaping, it’s people and social interaction that create an chatting emotional attachment to a place. around small tables Aside from the many things people love and I couldn’t about the area, they also frequently tell help but feel an me what they wish we had in St. George. emotional connection The list typically includes: more coffee t o t h a t s p a c e a n d t h e s i g h t s , shops, outdoor patio seating, brew-pubs, smells and sounds that went more tech start-ups, corner markets, with it. I didn’t want to leave. In collaborative spaces, unique eateries, fact, it was all I could do to haul more galleries and performing arts myself back to the office where the venues. These, and other trendy amenities DOWNTOWN | PUBLIC SERVICES | PAGE 7 responsibilities of the day were waiting. like them, tend to be focused around the idea or act of social engagement. It’s That experience reminded me of a obvious that what people want are more City View Road Conceptual Rendering book that I read last summer by Peter opportunities to interact with each other While Kageyama titled, “For the Love of in social settings, particularly downtown. driving Cities.” In the book, Kageyama offers The success of the Georgefest is proof downtown insightful stories of citizens and their of this. Much like the street festival recently, I had cities engaging each other to not only concept, these amenities will not be the window create livable communities but more conceived by architects, planners, city cracked in my car importantly, lovable places. In a sense, officials or politicians but by empowered and the scent of freshly deepening the relationships that we citizens who have an emotional tie or a W connection to St. George and want to mowed grass immediately have with our city and that our city has caught my attention. Instantly, with us. For many of us, that relationship bring value to it. it brought back springtime begins in the hear t of a city, it s downtown. childhood memories and the hope, These citizens or community co-creators, happiness and possibility that came Downtown St. George has been evolving who, in their roles as entrepreneurs, with that recognizable smell. I had a few for decades and that evolution is about to activists, artists, performers, students minutes before my lunch break ended so get a big boost from two new mixed-use and organizers will do more to transform I parked and decided to walk around a bit developments underway on Tabernacle the downtown, and our city as-a-whole and figuratively speaking, “smell the roses,” Street and St. George Boulevard. Both as they create the experiences that most before returning to work. During my brief jaunt, projects will provide commercial retail of us consume daily. Their vision, efforts, I passed a park, boutique shops, religious and restaurant space on the ground level and risks could mean the difference and government buildings and several with apartment housing and a hotel above. between a city that we love, or one we This is important because it means that merely live in. restaurants where people were huddled and Joule Plaza Northeast Conceptual Rendering TWENTY YEARS OF SUPPORTING NATURE AND TONAQUINT PARK | PARKS & REC | PAGE 9

air city more 20–50 setting our rent reduce save development, along can wooded can National Wildlife National Wildlife a Park in apartments spaces and costs. economic buildings space to percent energy and shoppers, in around 200-million to 30 to by stimulus longer, billion a 60– placed $4 stay attractive be needs about more can saving properly tenants are are and Trees Trees There The Arbor Day Foundation Day Arbor The sell or rent. to valuable is more attracting new business and tourism. Commercial retail business retail Commercial and new tourism. attracting areas Federation • quickly, • conditioning Service Forest heating. USDA used energy for in percent • streets where trees could be planted. This translates to be to planted. This translates could trees streets where every CO2 of tons million 33 absorb more to thepotential year, Tonaquint

that U.S. bills side four tons Arbor meet trees, Moore, healthy to six out west $250,000, 98%. with energy believe the people. Shane to young, over puts and a on your 18 enough absorbs of is realtors and of years.” homes of today years especially This 5 effect increases Management Information Information Management on forest 83% tree in needs of a straight dioxide 24 cooling study, oxygen. home, acre plant for $150,000; net of annual perception one carbon you Landscaping, your One In If The the amphitheater. “Arbor Day is a strong strong a is Day “Arbor the amphitheater. standing our long tradition in component USA City as a Tree beingof recognized this St. Georgerecipient. has City received honor Parks Division Manager. Parks Division Manager. Department Agriculture of the tons of can increase property as can much increase values percent. as20 Services/ICMA • National MortgageNational & American Forests ● • this mature trees have a ‘strong or moderate or moderate a ‘strong have trees mature impact’onthe salability homes listed for of under tree is equivalent to ten room-size air room-size ten to is equivalent tree U.S. day. a hours 20 operating conditioners Department Agriculture of ● • of the less. savings be 15 In 3% should years McPherson, E. Greg 12%. be nearly will Dr. Research Urban Forest for Center ● • The Value of Trees to a Community to Trees of Value The some statistics are Thefollowing a in importanton just are how trees setting: community ● • Nature

of to and feel, Tree year, each

am Nature shrubs, to activities Saturday, sense trash “Each

Shade be on a and Nursery the out will 9:00-11:00 Albrecht, everyone Center. have Star collecting trees from for there come

and and to Division, Dawn Nature 29th place the we create another chapter for for another chapter create we providing of this park’s potential a Day has seen thousandsDay of hours spend of folks hundreds planting help plant more than 200 trees trees thanhelp 200 plant more Along celebration. year’s this at the plantingswith and various projects, and lunch a light children for at volunteers all for provided trimming, building projects all for the love the love for projects all building of facility manager. Center the is co-hosted by Arbor Day Parks Board April smell, an urban within setting” nature says entity encourages Each the year. public 24 years, for Supporting Nature Center.

12 disasters, the threatened Day of past Nature of that natural the

the Arbor border the the During flames to Center’s rustic amphitheater. rustic amphitheater. Center’s earned scars The park has even from habitat animal the growing surrounding Despite years. servicethe community Arbor intertwined the in tamarisk along down swept were riverbank with crept even The waters stream. close the park itself and has adapted embraced the opportunity to unique outdoor more provide the public. for adventures One on-going community demonstration a is that program community pride and of dedication preserving open to our little in amazing space TheLeisure city is Arbor Day. Services Department has been celebrating

the still has Years

area Kent birds Santa

banks. George was January was it

the and the dedicated St. compared Center Department, rabbits, be the chilly

was of when for a can landscape exploring

residents overflowed Nature meadowland was 2005, the Services

it habitat Center Director in Center

and River open critters 45,456

1997

bare, to a small child maturing into into maturing child a small to being.a beautiful When the Nature in existing and Twenty years ago St. George years Twenty had Perkins, Leisure of the future had a vision for Park. This vision has Tonaquint changes throughout seen many the Tonaquint but theyears Nature morning, Clara trails natural The that once west of the Santa of Clara River. west Tonaquint years. 20 forward Fast Park gone through major changes. major gone through a minor The park received facelift

T Twenty

| PARKS & REC | TWENTY YEARS OF SUPPORTING NATURE AND TONAQUINT PARK TONAQUINT AND NATURE SUPPORTING OF YEARS TWENTY | REC & PARKS | 8 PAGE Kentucky Lucky Chicken

Anyone? There we have approximately By: Lukas Brinkerhoff, eighty acres upon which to create Dixie Mountain Bike Trails Association something that many citizens and visitors will be able to enjoy! This year began with above WELLNESS HEALTH & normal snowfall in the mountains On January 10 we held a public surrounding St. George. Still, we input session at the Dixie Center had some beautiful days with to get ideas for the bicycle skills wonderful temperatures starting park. We also discussed the in late January and through much parameters that we’re working ofT February. As a result, our natural within. Taking into account that and paved trails have already public input, we developed a been busy with walkers, runners vision for what our bicycle skills and cyclists! Rain here and there park should include. Now we has complicated tournaments have several experienced bike and outdoor recreation, but we park planning firms competing can count on the desert being to present us an initial design for full of color for months to come the park. The city will choose the as a result. one that best meets our vision and fits within the budget we’ll One of our promised Recreation, have available through the RAP Arts and Parks (RAP) Tax revenue Tax revenues. We anticipate the ST. GEORGE BIKE PARK | PARKS & REC | PAGE 11 projects was a bicycle skills park. project then going to bid and I’m excited to say that we’ve being constructed this year! identified a site that the city already owns for this new venue. In the meantime, enjoy the The Kentucky Lucky Chicken (KLC) Trail is a Utah. The City provided the land and signage It will be located at the Sand beautiful outdoors of St. George 3.8-mile loop, purpose built mountain bike for the new trail while the DMBTA hammered Hollow Wash, just adjacent to this spring in whatever activities trail located on Webb Hill (also known as out the design and trail construction. And the our Sand Hollow Aquatics Center. you’re pursuing! the hill with all the communications towers). KLC was not an easy build. The rocks and steep The Dixie Mountain Bike Trails Association terrain, while provided interesting texture for (DMBTA) came up with the concept a couple the trail, also slowed trail construction. As Tof years ago as a way to use the land within a completely volunteer ran non-profit, the city limits for recreational purposes. The DMBTA used local volunteers to build the original concept was to create a beginner trail. Construction took about 16 months to trail that could be used by the public and complete. provide a training ground for new mountain bikers. After spending a couple of months on The response to the Kentucky Lucky Chicken Webb Hill analyzing the terrain, the plan was Trail has been positive with heavy local use modified to be a more technically advanced and many riders traveling to St. George from trail due to the amount of rock outcroppings northern Utah and Nevada to ride the new and steepness of the terrain. Instead of trails in the area. The DMBTA will continue to altering those characteristics, the design was work with the City to find more opportunities

PARKS & REC | KENTUCKY LUCKY CHICKEN ANYONE? CHICKEN LUCKY | KENTUCKY & REC PARKS altered to take advantage of the grades and to provide recreational opportunities within the rocks to create a single track that can give urban landscape. more advanced mountain bikers a quick and challenging workout close to town. As for the significance behind the trail’s name, well, that can only be answered by those who The partnership between the City of St. George designed and built the trail and may never be

PAGE 10 | PAGE and DMBTA is the first of its kind in Southern fully understood. THE BRIGHTER SIDE

WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF ST. GEORGE WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF LEISURE SERVICES | PARKS & REC | PAGE 13 LEISURE SERVICES population has increased. Large-scale events such as become part of what is here and ‘assure we do not slip the St. George Marathon and St. George Ironman, as backwards’. Everywhere I’ve been I have tried to make well as the addition of 45 miles of trails, have grown the sure that we were reaching outward in appreciation He is not exactly a “My wife and I had area’s reputation nationwide as an outdoor recreation for community to help to create a cohesive vision of native son, but Shane discussed returning destination. Many St. George Parks are planned with what the community wants.” McAffee, who has been not just to Utah, but distinct themes in mind to give both residents and appointed as the new specifically to St. visitors a varied experience. Pioneer Park was built to Shane said it is his practice to ask city leaders and Director of Leisure George for several showcase the iconic symbol of the town, “Sugarloaf” every employee in each Department he manages Services for the City of years because we love or “Dixie Rock”. The Desert Garden displays the unique to tell him three things the city and the specific HSt. George to replace the environment and plant ecology of the area. Thunder Junction All Abilities departments are doing well and three areas that retiring Director, Kent the outdoor life. When Park, which was completed in 2016, was designed to could use help. He tries to meet one on one with Perkins, has pretty deep this job opportunity allow everyone to participate no matter what their as many employees as possible, get to know them roots in the City and presented itself, the physical ability is including those with special needs. somewhat and to understand the career goals the area. Many years stars aligned to both are for each of those individuals. By doing so, he ago, Shane worked as work and live here “Shane comes (back) to us with incredible experience,” feels he can take what the City Council goals are a coordinator in the again,” remarked Shane. said Mayor Jon Pike. “We are honored that he chose and make sure department plans mesh with those Recreation Division “What is particularly to return to St. George after having worked in both goals so that “we are in sync on what we want to before going on to attractive about the Utah and California and know that he will hit the achieve. This also allows me to understand how become Director of Parks and Recreation for the City in general and the Leisure Services Department ground running. St. George has a proud legacy of an employee’s career goals relate to their current Uintah Recreation District in Vernal, Utah, Recreation specifically is that its leaders and employees have providing parks, recreation and special events to its responsibilities so that we can guide their ambition Superintendent for the City of Stockton, CA and, most high expectations. Good is not good enough and citizens which has become important in our brand as so to help achieve those goals.” recently, General Manager and CEO for the Greater it shows in the dedication of Leisure Services to be a community. We know that Shane is the right choice Vallejo Recreation District in California. Both Shane innovative and consistently strive for excellence.” to help us continue to reach our near and short term “Shane has a very even-keeled, balanced personality and his wife, Beth, are natives of the American West. goals as a City in those areas.” with a good sense of humor which makes him Shane was raised in rural Idaho, Beth in Wyoming Divisions managed under Leisure Services include approachable and easy to talk to,” remarked Kent and both love the land and outdoor activities. Parks, Recreation facilities and programs, Arts Shane Received a B.S. in Business Management, Perkins, and said he confidently turns over his (including museums and theaters), and maintenance Marketing as well as a M.A. in Recreation department to Shane after 35 years on the job. “Shane “Both of us are small town folks and, although St. George of landscaping on City streets. The department Administration from BYU. “I did not realize there recognizes the value of his professional staff and will has grown a lot in the intervening years, it still has that employs about 80 full-time workers, supplemented was such a thing as a recreation administration enhance their abilities to succeed by listening and small town feel of community, where folks either know with part-time workers and volunteers. Shane major. I was majoring in business, but then drawing on their strengths. He has a lot of varied each other or approach everyone as a friend,” said mentioned that it is impressive that St., George Leisure it seemed that I could take my career in an experiences and will bring much to the table as he Shane. “When I was looking around town during my Services was awarded the National Gold Medal Grand interesting direction and did the Master degree in helps the work move along and the City continue its interview process, I stopped by the spectacular Sand Plaque Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Recreation. It has certainly served me well.” commitment to the active lifestyle of our citizens.” Hollow Aquatic Center. A patron walked up, asked Management by the National Recreation and Park if I was new to the neighborhood and immediately Association (NRPA) in two consecutive years – an When asked about how he approaches new Shane and Beth have never lost their love of small regaled me with stories of how great St. George is, how unprecedented achievement. “It definitely helped challenges, Shane said that it was important towns and communities. They enjoy rural outdoor so many people like her came from elsewhere but shape my decision to apply for the Director job.” that anyone coming into a new situation not do activities with Beth focusing on swimming and biking were immediately accepted and helped to settle in.” something contrary to what the City has already and Shane pursuing his love of hiking and fishing. The Gold Medal Awards program honors communities been building and working toward. “That is, you There is certainly plenty of opportunity for that in Indeed, St. George has grown dramatically in the last throughout the U.S. that demonstrate excellence in must first understand the current vision and then Washington County, although Shane’s schedule will two decades and, today, St. George is the largest city parks and recreation through long-range planning, take that knowledge into meetings with community be pretty busy at first not only with his new position in Washington County and the eighth-largest city in resource management, volunteerism, environmental groups to understand how to tweak goals and but also managing the move from California with his Utah. Its metropolitan area is home to over 150,000 stewardship, program development, professional programs so they align with community needs and wife and the dog. “Unfortunately, for this country boy, residents. New residents are attracted to St. George’s development and agency recognition. Agencies are wishes.” He said it is important to appreciate the I regret I do have to leave the chickens and the bees scenic beauty, mild climate, active lifestyle and its judged on their ability to address the needs of those existing culture and history and understand what behind, said Shane. close proximity to unparalleled outdoor recreation. It they serve through the collective energies of citizens, achievements have received recognition. is that commitment by the City to provide each and staff and elected officials. Shane and Beth have four children and 5 grandchildren. every resident with access near where they live and “During my interview, I asked Mayor Pike what would He served a mission for his church in Peru and three work to parks and activities, which enhance their St. George has added numerous sports fields, be his goal in the first year for the person who was of his four children have served church missions to quality of life and afford a healthy lifestyle. museums, clubs and other facilities as the City’s hired. He told me it would be important to quickly Brazil, Tennessee and Rome respectively.

| PARKS & REC | ST. GEORGE WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF LEISURE SERVICES OF DIRECTOR NEW WELCOMES GEORGE | ST. & REC 12 | PARKS PAGE “Good is not good enough and it shows in the dedication of Leisure Services to be innovative and consistently strive for excellence.”

THE BRIGHTER SIDE The Park Planning Division within the City’s area, shade pavilion, expansive multi- level Leisure Services Department has been very playground, walking pathways, a basketball busy over the past few months working court, and a large open grass play area. The park through the construction period on several also has a large area that serves as detention for new and exciting park projects. These new runoff during major storm water events. facilities have been funded by RAP Tax Tdollars, Park Impact Funds, and the Capital The St. James Park Improvement project budget and include Little Valley Phase 5 multi- included the construction of a restroom facility, use sports fields, Millcreek Park, St. James a large pavilion, and some minor landscape TH Park Improvements, and Bloomington Little improvements. This park includes a large un- HAPPY 20 ANNIVERSARY ST. GEORGE ART MUSEUM League Baseball Field. These projects are programmed turf area, a looped trail section now completed and open to the public with and parking. This park site also serves as a In 2007, the Museum celebrated 10 years in our Come back to the Museum: Join; Rejoin; Support; the exception of the multi-use sports fields formal trailhead location for those accessing building. For 2017, we now celebrate 20 years. As Donate; Contribute; Volunteer; Visit with family; Visit at Little Valley tentatively scheduled to open the Virgin River South Trail and is located at in 2007, the Museum will feature the 4 major art with friends; Visit YOUR ART MUSEUM. The Museum in May. These exciting additions further add 620 East St. James Lane. groups in southern Utah. The Dixie Watercolor is not about experience. Both the Adult Study Center to the high quality amenities that have been Society, the Color Country Camera Club, the Fiber and Family Discovery Center are designed for relaxation, developed by the City of St. George over the The new Bloomington Baseball Field has Artists of Washington County, and the Southern creation, and continuous learning. There are places to past few years. been developed within the northern end IUtah Art Guild will share the Museum from April leave memories or comments. Visit the Museum Store. of the existing Bloomington Park located 29th, a free 20/20 day, through August 16th. Visit our expanding repertoire of events and evening

Construction of Phase 5 of the Little Valley at 650 West Man O’ War Road. This project hours. For 20 years, the Museum has presented fine art YOU’RE INVITED! | ART MUSEUM | PAGE 15 Sports Complex was completed early this included development of one baseball field On May 18th at 7pm, The Dixie Watercolor Society and art events. Get to know us better. spring. The project scope included construction with associated lights, fencing, dugouts, score is presenting a free Art Conversation, and on June of two sand based multi-use sports fields, field board, landscaping and automated irrigation 17th at 7pm, it is the Color Country Camera Club. Open: Monday-Saturday from 10am-5pm lighting, a large restroom and storage building, system. The Bloomington Park site originally For the 20 years, we are offering 20 special Phone: 435.627.4525 • Website: sgartmuseum.org 159 additional parking stalls, landscape & included two lighted softball fields, a lighted events 20/20. At each of these 20 events spaced E-Mail: [email protected] irrigation for the site. There was also a section baseball field, 4 lighted pickleball courts, throughout the year, you have an opportunity to Every 3rd Thurs Open 10am-9pm w/Conversations at 7pm of trail that was completed that connects the a restroom building, parking, a children’s enter to win a year end prize. Each of the events recently completed pickleball courts to the playground, equestrian facilities, and other will also be special and many are free. Five of Admission Fees new sports fields and greater sport complex existing infrastructure. the 20/20 have taken place but 15 events remain. Adults...... $3 amenities. The two sand based fields are Besides the 15, there are even more activities to Ages 3-11...... $1 still off limits to play until May because of the For more information on upcoming park and attend. In April, there are two 20/20 events: Game Under 3 ...... Free required turf establishment period. trail projects and their progress, please refer to Night on Monday, April 3rd, as well as a free day on the 29th. One 20/20 that is new is the Singles Night Upcoming Exhibits the City’s website sgcity.org. For park pavilion Opening April 29th Millcreek Park is a new neighborhood park reservation information or other enquiries Celebration from 7 to 9pm on May 19th. June 16th features Teens Take SGAM from 6 to 8pm, the final All Galleries located just off Riverside Drive at 2983 East contact the Park Division at (435) 627-4530 or The View: Celebrating Area Artists Groups 110 North Circle. It is just over five acres in size drop into their offices at 390 North 3050 East, 20/20 in this, the 2nd quarter of 2017. and includes a public restroom, small parking St. George, Utah. | PARKS & REC | PARKS & TRAILS & | PARKS & REC 14 | PARKS PAGE St. George City Leisure Services CITY ACTIVITIES, SPECIAL EVENTS, RECREATION PROGRAMS & CLASSES | PAGE 17

be

and

will plate, containers, Session 2: December 1-11 www.sgcity.org lid projects

bowl,

All $25/youth as:

mug,

sets. a such Times: (M-Th) & 5:45 pm 5:00 pm or call 435-627-4585 and (including Parent-Tot level) 1-6 (including Parent-Tot levels Swim make will November 3-13 Session 1: November For more info visit info more For

SHAC‛s Learn to Swim Program Swim to Learn SHAC‛s

Location: St.Location: George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E. This classDescription: is designed for the student. pottery intermediate and beginner Beginner students will learn how to center and Youth Baseball City League Registration League City Baseball Youth RegistrationSign-Up: is now OPEN for which the basic skills of tball will be taught to which upon foundation a have kids the so required. is participation Parental build. Derby Fishing Date: April Saturday, 1 Time: 8:00 am-2:00 pm Fee: FREE for youth 12 and under Ponds, TAWA Location: 2300 W Snow Canyon Parkway fishing Free Description: experience for youth 12 and under. Special prizes will be given throughout away An the day. introduction to fishing class will be offered several times each hour. Fishing rods, bait and tackle will be available at no cost. Southern the with conjunction in Sponsored Utah Anglers and the Utah Division of Resources. Wildlife Contact: 435/627-4560 or Rosenberg Associates 435/673-8586 Wheel Pottery Intermediate & Beginning Date: April Monday, 3 (4-wks) Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Fee: $70/person Age: 9 years-Adult boys in 6&7 years old. Registration deadline is April 14th – EarlyFee: bird $32/child special. After April 3rd regular price of $37/child. League Info: Games begin week of April Uniform17th, tops 2017. and hats will be April 3rd regular price of $37/child. League Info: Games begin week of April Uniform17th, tops 2017. and hats will be Fee: $25/child ProgramDescription: begins Saturday, April 29. This is a six-week program in included in the price of registration and will be distributed coaches by atthe first game. Girls’Youth Softball City League Registration RegistrationSign-Up: is now OPEN for girls in 6-14yrs. old. Registration deadline is April 14th – EarlyFee: bird $32/child special. After included in the price of registration and will be distributed coaches by atthe first game. FUN-damental Registration Tball RegistrationSign-up: is now OPEN for girls and boys ages 3-5 years old. Registration deadline April is Friday, 28. vase. Intermediate students will work on personal projects and learn more advanced techniques sectionals, trimmed and glazed and ready for use. The class fee includes glazes, clay, and firings.

1144 N Lava Flow Drive Flow Lava N 1144

Sand Hollow Aquatic Center, Aquatic Hollow Sand

for

full!

until

OPEN

or

now 16th

is

March APRIL EVENTS Thursday, is Fee: $185/team TBALocation: League Info: Games will be played on Thursday evenings starting March 23rd at 6:30 pm. The league format is 8 games plus single elimination tournament for the A & B leagues. Adult Men’s/Women’s/Co-Ed Outdoor Registration League Volleyball RegistrationSign-Up: is now OPEN for Adult Outdoor 4x4 League play. full! until or 13 April is deadline Registration Fee: $90/team WorthenLocation: Park, 400 E. 300 S. (With possible change due to construction) League Info: Games will be played on Thursday evenings starting April 20th. Games start at 5:30 pm each night. Registration League City T-Ball Youth RegistrationSign-Up: is now OPEN for boys & girls that are 5 yrs. Old! Registration deadline is April 14th – EarlyFee: bird $32/child special. After April 3rd regular price of $37/child. League Info: Games begin week of April Uniform17th, tops 2017. and hats will be included in the price of registration and will be distributed coaches by at the first game. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 10:30am-12:30pm St.Location: George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E. Ages: All Fee: Drop In Fee: $2.50 More Info: On-line @ www.sgcityrec.org or call (435) 627-4560 Defense Self Learn practicalDescription: self defense for real life scenarios! Time/Date: Ongoing Last Friday of the month: 6:00-8:00pm St.Location: George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E. Ages: 12 years & older Fee: $45 Silversmithing Lapidary & Learn theDescription: intricacies of lapidary and work! silversmithing Time/Date: Ongoing & Thursdays:Tuesdays 9:00am-12:00pm OR 12:00-3:00pm St.Location: George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E. Ages: All Fee: Drop In Fee: $7.50; Session: $50.00 + $25.00 Material Fee Registration League Futsal Spring Adult Registration Sign-Up: Registration play. League Futsal Adult deadline

ONGOING EVENTS

4:00pm FREE Art Museum Game Night Date: 1st Monday of the Month Time: 6:00-8:00pm Fee: Art Museum George St. Location: N 20047 E, 627-4525 Contact: smART Museum Art Date: 2nd Saturday of the Month Time: 10am Art Museum George St. Location: N 20047 E, 627-4525 Contact: Club Book Museum Art Date: 3rd Thursday of the Month Time: Art Museum George St. Location: N 20047 E, 627-4525 Contact: Karate StudentsDescription: will learn selected techniques from Shotokan, Shorin Ryu, Judo, JuJitsu, Aikido, Hapkido, and Chinese Kung Fu. Date/Time: Ongoing Mondays & Wednesdays: 6:30-7:25PM Belt White Mondays & Wednesdays: 7:30-8:25PM Above and Belt Orange St.Location: George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E. Ages: 5 years & older Fee: Drop In Fee: $5; $25/month Dance Polynesian Learn theDescription: songs, dances, and islands! the of culture Date/Time: Ongoing Saturdays: 11:15AM-12:00PM (ages 5-14 old) years Saturdays: 12:15-1:00PM (ages 15+) St.Location: George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E. Ages: 5 years & older Fee: Drop In Fee: $6; $25/month Tumbling Focus on basicDescription: skills, coordination, flexibility, and strength! Time/Date: Ongoing Mondays 9:15-10:00am Ages 3-4 Lil’ Rollers 10:00-10:45am Ages 4-5 Lil’ Rollers 4:00-5:00pm Ages 5-8 Beginner 5:00-6:00pm Ages 5-11 Beginner/Intermediate St.Location: George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E. Ages: 3-11 years old Fee: Lil’ Rollers: month; $20/ Beginning & Intermediate: $80/month Bowling Lawn IndoorDescription: Lawn Bowling Time/Date: Ongoing CITY ACTIVITIES, SPECIAL EVENTS, EVENTS, SPECIAL ACTIVITIES, CITY & CLASSES PROGRAMS RECREATION

FREE th

ADMISSION p June 28

st 7:00 a th S. Georg Ar Museu Read original or other’s poetry. original or other’s poetry. Read for an open mic poetry jam. for May 31 Call 435.627.4525 for additional information. Call Join us at the St. George Art Museum Join us at the St. George Celebration themed is encouraged but not required. but not required. themed is encouraged Celebration

Bring your own family Exhibits/Events By: Sponsored Exhibits/Events By: Sponsored

friendly game.

th th

rd Free May 8 2:00 pm June 5 performance by performance Join us at the Join us at Donations always welcomed. always Donations 6pm to 8pm FREE ADMISSIONFREE Ages 6+ April 3 St. George Art Museum St. George for a special musical event a special for Saturday, June 17th June Saturday,

Museum will be open on game nights from nights be 8pm. open will on game 10am to Museum 435.627.4525 435.627.4525 [email protected] [email protected]

Mon. - Sat.Mon. 10am - 5pm 435.627.4525 435.627.4525 [email protected] [email protected]

47 E. St. 200 N. George, UT 84770

Follow Us On: Us Follow

We have new new have We games to play! to games www.sgartmuseum.org

Mon. - Sat.Mon. 10am - 5pm St. George Art Museum Art George St. $3 - Adults $1 - Ages 3-11 Free - Under 3 - Under $1 - Ages$3 - Adults Free 3-11 Follow Us On: Us Follow 47 E. St. 200 N. George, UT 84770 www.sgartmuseum.org PAGE 18 | CITY ACTIVITIES, SPECIAL EVENTS, RECREATION PROGRAMS & CLASSES Fish and Wildlife Conservation Class- Badge Merit Scout Boy week. each topics tonew introduced be will kids meetings, club long 1-hour the of each During Center! Nature Tonaquint the at held club fun this of members become can old years 3-6 ages Description: Kids Drive Dixie South 1851 Center, Location: Nature Tonaquint $20/youth Fee: pm 1:30 OR am 10:30 Time: Tuesday,Date: 4(4-wks) April Club Curiosity evening hours. during Friday through Monday weeks, two for held be will Description: program The Flow Drive Lava N. 1144 Center, Aquatic Hollow Location: Sand fee) a$10 non-refundable (Includes $130/participantFee: older and 15 Age: pm 5:00-9:00 Time: 2-wks) (Monday-Friday 3-14 April Date: Certification Session #2 American Red Cross Lifeguard pm 7:00-9:00 Times: 5(4-wks) Wednesday, April Date: Beginner & Intermediate Pottery Wheel Heritage Elementary. 2017 at 5-9, Town June held be 2017 will Safety Noon. and 9:30am are available times Session skills. safety FALL vital 2016 in Grade 1st and Kindergarten program. Town Safety winning award the offering of St. George continues the tradition of City The time. the all children their with be parent’s priority; however parents cannot a is safe achild Description: Keeping $35/childFee: am 8:00 Time: 5 Sign-Up: Wednesday, April Safety Town Registration early. sign-up so limited sizeis Class created. projects the firing and clay, glazes includes Class art. of works wonderful tomake clay the manipulating with work and together clay to attach techniques the taught be will new. Students or antique are they like look can masks These style. and depth mask the give and textures with work will students The design. own their of or world the around examples from mask aclay tocreate like would Description This class is for students who E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George Location: St. years-Adult 13 Age: $40/personFee: am 6:00-7:30 Time: Tuesday,Date: 4(4-wks) April Ceramic Creations: Clay Mask Workshop merit badge book and notebook. his tobring required is scout Each class. this attending while badge merit Leatherwork the for credit earn can scouts Description: Local E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George Location: St. fee PLUS $10 material $12/youth Fee: pm 4:00-5:30 Time: Tuesday,Date: 4&11 April Leatherwork Class- Badge Merit Scout Boy 435/627-4500 Contact: On-line at www.sgcityrec.org E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George St. Register: notebook. a and book badge merit his to bring required is scout Each class. this attending while badge merit Oceanography the for Description: Local scouts can earn credit Drive Dixie S. 1851 Center, Location: Nature Tonaquint $12/youth Fee: pm 4:30 Time: Tuesday,Date: 4 April OR pm, 4:30-6:30 pm, 2:00 12:00-

$12/youth $12/youth Fee: pm 4:30 Time: Tuesday, (2-wks) Date: 11 April Forestry Class- Badge Merit Scout Boy taught. be 3will 1thru Description: levels Swim Flow Drive Lava N. 1144 Center, Aquatic Hollow Location: Sand $30/youth Fee: pm 5:45 and pm 5:00 Time: (Monday thru Thursday-2 wks) AprilDate: 10-20 Program Swim to Learn Sand Hollow Aquatic Center’s SPRING hopping around and greeting the kids. be will Cottontail Peter Park. Tonaquint at hunt egg annual the in participant can under, 8and Description: Children, Drive Dixie S. 1851 Location: Park, Tonaquint year 2-8 Age: Thunder Junction train ride and egg hunt) bag, hunt egg $3/youth (include Fee: pm 6:00 Time: 10 Monday, April Date: Cottontail Scramble at Tonaquint Contact: 627-4525 today one adopt Description: E, 47 N200 Location: St. George Museum Art Time: 8th April Date: w/PAWS Cats Celebrate Museum Art until full. or fee a$10 late 5with Wednesday, April Registration31. is accepted until Friday, until March accepted be will and open now is Pre-register run. 3/4 bike, 2-mile mile swim, yard 100 Sprint: Kids’ run. ½mile bike, 1-mile swim, yard 50 Beginner: Kids’ run. 5K bike, 10-mile swim, Team: yard 400 Sprint/ run. mile 1.5 bike, 5-mile swim, Description: Beginner: 200 yard Flow Drive NLava 1144 Center, Aquatic Hollow Location: Sand Kids $15-Move-It Relay; $40-Beginner/Sprint;Fee: (Kids) 1:00 (Beginner), pm 11:00 Relay), (Sprint/Team am 9:00 Time: 8 Saturday, April Date: Move-It Kids’ Triathlon Registration & Team Relay Sprint, Beginner, SHAC DNR Utah and Program River Virgin Anglers, Utah Southern the with conjunction in Sponsored class. the during provided are bait and tackle Poles, regulations. fishing and etiquette angler identification, fish casting, knot-tying, including basics fishing learn Description: Young anglers Drive Skyline East 600 Pond, Location: Skyline drawstring backpack) and equipment $18/youth (includes Fee: years 8-12 Time: pm 6:00-7:30 Time: 6(4-wks) April Thursday, Date: Youth Community Fishing Program home-school students for Class Perfect instructor. contact please available, rates student going On- firings. and clay, glazes, includes fee class The use. for ready and glazed and trimmed be will projects All sets. and sectionals, containers, lid as: such techniques advanced more learn and projects personal on work will students Intermediate vase. and plate, bowl, amug, make will and tocenter how learn will students Beginner student. pottery intermediate and beginner the for designed is Description: class This E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George Location: St. 9years-Adult Age: $70/personFee: 1:00pm

Celebrate Cats and adore and and adore and Cats Celebrate

$65-Team

planting trees throughout and shrubbery with by helping celebration Day Arbor andsupport community pride at the 2017 2-wks) 17-28 April (Monday-Friday Date: Certification Session #3 American Red Cross Lifeguard day. entire the for pass aswim includes fee event The eggs. up togather in jump all they then and toage according together grouped be will Kids SHAC! the at hunt egg In Dive annual the at Description: asplash Make Flow Dr. N. 1144 Center, Aquatic Hollow Location: Sand &Under 12 Age: $5/youth Fee: start Hunt Egg Noon Check-In; am 11:00 Time: 15 Saturday, April Date: Dive-In Egg Easter notebook. a and book badge merit his to bring required is scout Each class. this attending while badge merit Forestry the for credit Description: Local scouts can earn Drive Dixie S. 1851 Center, Location: Nature Tonaquint at years 20 Description: We celebrating are Drive Dixie South 1851 Location: Park, Tonaquint FREE Fee: am am-11:00 9:00 Time: 29 Saturday, April Date: Nursery Star and Tree Board Shade Arbor Day Celebration Sponsored by notebook. a and book badge merit his to bring required is scout Each class. this attending while badge merit Sustainability the for Description: Local scouts can earn credit Drive Dixie S. 1851 Center, Location: Nature Tonaquint $12/youth Fee: pm 4:30 Time: Tuesday, (4-wks) Date: 25 April Sustainability Class- Badge Merit Scout Boy 435/673-3617 at B. Julie Contact: District. Washington County Water Conservancy by the Sponsored them. for tocare how and Utah southern in well work that Description: Learn information on trees Drive SDixie 1851 Center, Location: Nature Tonaquint FREE Fee: 10:00-11:00Time: am 22 Saturday, April Date: Trees True and Tried Free Workshop: Landscape magical music. the whistles finished they can make up pick students When diligently. work they if two make can they that possible is It project. their glaze will students the day last The toit. designs add and class first the in form the construct will clay. of They out whistles making be will students class Description: this In E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George Location: St. 9&Older Age: $15/personFee: pm 4:00-5:30 Time: Tuesday,Date: &25 18 April Clay Whistles Workshop Youth Ceramic Creations: evening hours. during Friday through Monday weeks, two for held be will Description: program The Flow Drive Lava N. 1144 Center, Aquatic Hollow Location: Sand fee) a$10 non-refundable (Includes $130/participantFee: older and 15 Age: pm 5:00-9:00 Time: the Tonaquint Nature Center.

Show

your

&older years 13 Age: $30 Fee: 6:00-7:30pm Time: Tuesday,Date: 2 (3-wks) May Ceramic Creations Slab Vases & Bowls weeks. 2 for Class runs Monday-Thursdaycertification. for test then and procedures and policies rescue and safety water to date update willDescription: be taught Participants Flow Drive Lava N. 1144 Center, Aquatic Hollow Location: Sand &older years 16 Age: $120/youth Fee: 5:00-8:00pm Time: 1-11 May Date: Class Instructor Water Safety supplies. all includes fee Class art. of work amazing an create will students Each more. and shadows blocking, form, about learn will Students colors. of basic the students teach to designed is Description: class This Drive Dixie S. 1851 Location: Park, Tonaquint years 11-18 Age: $35 Fee: pm 4:30-5:30 Time: 1 Monday, May Date: Class Painting Flower Spring May 673-3617 at B. Julie Contact: Water District. Conservancy Sponsored by the Washington County Garden. toThe back available are Shuttles Cove Park. Cottonwood at ends and Garden The at begins walk The Walk. Water annual the for support your show Fair and Garden the at Description: Relax Drive SDixie 1851 Garden, Location: The FREE Fee: pm 4:00-7:00 Time: 1 Monday, May Date: &Water Walk Fair Garden The taught. be 6will 1thru Description: levels Swim Flow Drive Lava N. 1144 Center, Aquatic Hollow Location: Sand $30/youth Fee: pm 5:45 or pm 5:00 Time: (Monday thru Thursday-2 wks) 1 May Date: Learn to Swim Program-Session 3 Sand Hollow Aquatic Center’s SPRING Heritage Elementary. 2017 at 5-9, Town June held be 2017 will Safety Noon. and 9:30am are available times Session skills. safety vital 2016 FALL in Grade 1st and Kindergarten Town Safety program. winning the tradition of offering the award continues George St. of City The time. the all children their with be cannot parents however priority; a parent’s is safe achild Description: Keeping $35/childFee: full! until or Wednesday, 31 May Sign-Up: Registration deadline is Safety Town Registration Contact: 627-4525 E, 47 N200 Location: St. George Museum Art Time: 29th April Date: Day Free Exhibits New Museum Art Tree Shade Board. George St. the and Nursery by Star co-sponsored is event The adults. for tips gardening free be will There site. on drink and chips dog, a hot of lunch alight offered be will volunteers All craft. Day Arbor own their make and plantings the from abreak take can Kids Center. Nature and Park Tonaquint 10:00am-5:00pm

MAY EVENTS

are food and music. Four competition levels deadline Intermediate and Pre-registration Open. Competition round. final to the go will scores twice Description: Each competitor will run S. 1160 171 E. Park, Skate George Location: St. YouthAge: toAdult $25/day-of registration $15/pre-registered; Fee: 6:00pm Time: Saturday, 13 May Date: Skate Competition Meet). Youth Track Field and Utah of name the (under runnercard.com Registration is done through www. 2017. 31, December of as birthday The participant’s age is based on his/her events. 11 all or one in other each against compete Description: can Youth athletes Flow Drive Lava 1385 School, High Location: Canyon Snow years 6-14 Age: FREE Fee: (Saturday) am 8:00-11:00 (Friday); pm 4:00-11:00 Time: Friday-Saturday, 12-13 May Date: Meet YouthYouth Track Field Utah and pm. 5:00 at starts to home plate for time. On-site registration base 2nd from RUN…Sprint and accuracy and distance for tee batting a stationary from HIT…Hit target; toadesignated strikes willDescription: PITCH…Throw Participants 6&7 Fields Complex Canyons Location: The years 7-14 Age: FREE Fee: Time: 11 May Thursday, Date: Pitch, Hit Run and Competition firings. and glazes clay, includes fee class The use. for ready and glazed and trimmed be will projects All sets. and sectionals containers, lidded as: such techniques advanced more learn and projects personal on work will students intermediate pottery student. Intermediate the for designed is Description: class This E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George Location: St. &older 9year Age: $70 Fee: 7:00-9:00pm 4:30-6:30pm, 12:00-2:00pm, Time: 3(4-wks) May Wednesdays, Date: Pottery Wheel- Intermediate firings. and glazes clay, includes fee class The use. for ready and glazed and trimmed be will projects All sets. and sectionals containers, lidded as: such techniques advanced more learn and projects personal on work will students Intermediate vase. and plate, bowl, amug, make will and center to how learn will students Beginner student. pottery intermediate and beginner the for designed is Description: class This E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George Location: St. &older 9year Age: $70 Fee: 6:00-8:00pm Time: 1(4-wks) May Wednesdays, Date: Pottery Wheel- Beginner & Intermediate early! up sign limited, is Space fee. class the in included are Materials display. for ready and glazed be will Projects designs. and textures have unique will products Finished molds. and slabs using design own their of Bowls and Vases ceramic build will Description: Students E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George Location: St. offered: pm 6:00 for is 45

Novice Wednesday, includes

seconds.

(8

drawings & The under), May five 10

for Beginner,

at highest

prizes,

6pm

Contact: 627-4525 E, 47 N 200 Location: St. George Museum Art Time: Wednesday, 31st May Date: Jam Poetry Museum Art attack. the survive can who see we will day. Then last the on abilities your test and basics survival the on you We train will kids! for camp new this out Check attack? aZombie survive to takes it Description: have what you Do Drive Dixie S. 1851 Location: Park, Tonaquint years 11-14 Age: $45 Fee: 8:00am-12:00pm Time: 31-June May Wednesday-Friday, 2 Date: Zombie Survival Bootcamp Municipal Pool. George St. the at thrill water exhilarating an for us join Come Utah. of state the in ride water newest and best the being, as referred Recently ride. water exciting long foot 330 the of drop and turn each at experience display color fiber-optic changing ever an features ride thrill The “Hydro-Abyss”. the ride and Pool Municipal George St. the at us Join sharp! pm 1:00 at open doors The summer! this asplash tomake we ready are and again year the of time Description: that is It S. 700 E. 250 Pool, George St. of Location: City use and general admission. Additional $3.00 for unlimited hydrotube $2.25/adult for general admission; $1.50/childFee: for general admission; 1:00 pm Time: 25 May Thursday, Date: OPENING DAY Summer Pool Municipal George St. of City Contact: 627-4525 E, 47 N200 Location: St. George Museum Art Time: Friday,Date: 19th May MuseumArt Singles Night Contact: 627-4525 Water Color Dixie Description: E, 47 N200 Location: St. George Museum Art Time: 18th May Thursday, Date: Art Museum Art Conversation in August. Shoot-Out Skills State the in to participate invited are winners place 1st All contest. the after Lodge Elks Dixie the at held be will ceremony award an and Lunch Putt. Short and Putt Long Chip, Pitch, Iron, Mid- Drive, skills, following the include will Shoot-Out Description: Skills The 1975 Drive Tonaquint Range, Driving Location: Southgate 7-17Age: years FREE Fee: 9:00-11:30am Time: Saturday, 13 May Date: Shoot-Out Skills Golf Lodge Elks Dixie refreshments. and challenge, Skills Elks lessons, free include will morning The Party. Kick-off Summer the at JAG the program about more learn can you and golf in involved junior your way toget best the is Golfers) Description: JAG Association (Junior of 1975 Drive Tonaquint Range, Driving Location: Southgate 7-17Age: years FREE Fee: 9:00-11:30am Time: Saturday, 13 May Date: Party Kick-Off Summer JAG (Jr. Golf) 7:00pm 7:00-9:00pm 7:00pm

The Museum Art presents

PAGE 19 PAGE | CLASSES & PROGRAMS RECREATION EVENTS, SPECIAL ACTIVITIES, CITY PAGE 20 | CITY ACTIVITIES, SPECIAL EVENTS, RECREATION PROGRAMS & CLASSES Description: in Summertime St. George E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George Location: St. 2) 5-7 (Session years 1&3); (Session years 8-10 Age: $24 Fee: 1:00-3:00pm Time: 17-21 July 3: Session 19-23; June 2: Session Dates: Camp Day Buster Boredom www.challengersports.com at Register techniques! core and juggling moves, fakes, footskills, control, ball individual toimprove designed practices and drills with packed curriculum, touches 1,000 the features Description: Camp Each Street Bluff N. 600 Park, Location: Sandlot $57 6-14 -Ages Goal Golden 1pm-3pm $152 6-14 -Ages Day Half 9am-12pm $113 4-5 -Ages Soccer Mini 9am-10:30am 3$98 -Age Kicks First 11am-12pm Time/Age/Fee: 5-9 June Monday-Friday, Date: British Soccer Camp setting. “town” a stimulated play and hands-on safety practice through constructive guests, special songs, games, role-playing, of means the through topics safety various cover will program long week The school. into entering children well-rounded safety “primer” for young TownDescription: perfect Safety the is Location: Heritage Elementary School FALL for 2017 grade K-1st Age: $35 Fee: pm 12:00-2:00 OR am 9:00-11:30 Time: 5-10 June Monday-Friday, Date: Town Safety exploring. outside being and active being of excitement agreater leave with will children week Each in. we live world amazing the of exploration for allow and appropriate activities that will educate age- unique, offers session Each setting. imagination and creativity in a more natural their use Description: will Young explorers Drive Dixie South 1851 Center, Location: Nature Tonaquint FALL for 2017 grade 2nd-3rd Age: Fee: $40 Fee: 9:00am-Noon Time: 12-16 June 2: Session Dates: Camp Worm Nature Wiggly today! up sign so limited is accomplish tasksand play games! Space to it program and robot afunctioning build to how learn and camp Beginners Robotics Mindstorm Lego tothe Come chance! your is Now arobot? into Lego’s your turn toDescription: wanted ever Have you E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George Location: St. years 9-15 Age: $90 Fee: 9:00-Noon Time: 5-7 June Monday-Wednesday, Date: Lego Mindstorm Robotics- Beginner t-shirt. arace include not does which $45, for available registration of Day fee. $10 late additional an for 31 Wednesday, May until open is registration Late Friday, 26th. until May accepted is giveaways and great awards. Pre-registration glowing tunes, rocking featuring run fun this at night at George Description: St. Run Main S. 86 Town Square, George Location: St. ALL Age: $35 Fee: 11:00pm Time: Friday,2 Date: June Moonlight 5K 5-9; June 1: Session 5-9; June 1: Session JUNE EVENTS JUNE

Arts, Crafts & Collages Crafts Arts, firings. and clay, glazes includes fee class The use. for ready and glazed be will projects All animal. clay and project slab bowl, coil pot, apinch tomake how learn will Students beginner and intermediate pottery student. the for designed is Description: class This E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George Location: St. & older 6year Age: $45 Fee: 11:30am-12:30pm Time: subject of avariety integrates which software, and kits WeDo LEGO New We the use experience. learning minds-on hands-on, a is Description: Robotics WeDo Lego E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George Location: St. 7-12Age: years $30 Fee: 1:00-3:00pmTime: 18 July 2: Session 6; June 1: Session Date: Lego WeDo certification. lifeguard future for them toprep skills and knowledge of foundation asolid gain will participant Each lifeguard. acertified being of responsibilities and duties the with safety, along water of importance Description: the Learn E S250 700 Pool, City George Location: St. 10-15Age: years $100/youth Fee: 10:00am-12:50pmTime: *Sessions are Monday-Thursday 3-27 July 2: Session Dates: Guard Start Lifeguarding Aquatic Camp offered. be will TotParent classes with along 1-5 Description: levels Swim E S250 700 Pool, City George Location: St. Ages All Age: $32/youthFee: Noon am, 11:15 am, 10:30 Time: (Sessions are Monday-Thursday- 2 weeks) 19-29 June 2: Session Dates: Program Swim to Learn Summer Pool City George St. of City offered. be will TotParent classes with along 1-5 Description: levels Swim Flow Drive Lava N. 1144 Center, Aquatic Hollow Location: Sand Ages All Age: $32/youthFee: pm 5:45 pm, 5:00 and 11:30am, am, 10:45 am, 10:00 am, 9:15 Time: (Sessions are Monday-Thursday- 2 weeks) 19-29 June 2: Session Dates: Program Swim to Learn Summer Sand Hollow Aquatic Center’s allowed at this camp! not is Boredom friends. new meeting and crafts making games, playing jumping running, will Kids camp! day afternoon an for up them sign not why so outside temperature the of regardless energy toburn need still kids but hot, be can Session 6-22 June Tuesdays 1: &Thursdays, Session Dates: Building Hand Clay a notebook. and book badge merit his tobring required is scout Each class. this attending while badge merit Gardening the for credit earn can scouts Description: Local Drive Dixie S. 1851 Center, Location: Nature Tonaquint $12/youth Fee: pm 2:30 Time: Tuesday,Date: 6(2-wks) June Gardening Class- Badge Merit Scout Boy today up sign so

mathematics.

5-29; June 1: Session 5-15 June 1: Session Session 1: June 5-15 June 1: Session

2: areas Tuesdays

including

& Registration Thursdays,

science,

June

is

technology

limited, 27-July

18

Date: June Date: Skateboard Camp anotebook. and book badge merit his bring to required is scout Each class. this attending while badge merit Science Plant the for credit earn can scouts Description: Local Drive Dixie S. 1851 Center, Location: Nature Tonaquint $12/youth Fee: pm 2:30 Time: 8(3-wks) June Thursday, Date: Plant Science Class- Badge Merit Scout Boy 26th. July on class No firings. and clay, glazes includes fee class The use. for ready and glazed and trimmed be will projects All sets. and sectionals containers, lidded as: such techniques advanced more learn and projects personal on work will students Intermediate vase. and plate, bowl, amug, make will and tocenter how learn will students Beginner beginner and intermediate pottery student. the for designed is Description: class This E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George Location: St. &older 9year Age: $70 Fee: 1) (session 7:00-9:00pm 4:30-6:30pm, 12:00-2:00pm, Time: 5(4-wks) July Wednesdays, 3: Session 7(4-wks) June Wednesdays, 2: Session Dates: Pottery Wheel Intermediate merit badge book and notebook. his tobring required is scout Each class. this attending while badge merit Art the for Description: Local scouts can earn credit E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George Location: St. instructor tothe payable fee a$3 *plus Material person /per $12 Fee: 3:00-4:00pm Time: 7(3-wks) Wednesday, June Date: Art Class- Badge Merit Scout Boy notebook. and book badge merit his tobring required is scout Each class. this attending while badge merit Pottery the for Description: Local scouts can earn credit E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George Location: St. instructor tothe payable fee a$10 *plus Material person /per $12 Fee: am 10:30-11:30 2-4: Week am 9:30-11:30 1: Week Time: 7(4-wks) Wednesday, June Date: Pottery Class- Badge Merit Scout Boy today! up they work! Registration is limited so sign how learn and Lego’s of out items these build will Kids more. and pulleys gears, levers, behind concepts engineering mechanical the kids toteach designed is workshop Engineering Jr Lego creativity! stimulate the mind and encourage will class Description: exciting This E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George Location: St. 4-7Age: years $25 Fee: 1:00-2:30pmTime: 19 July 2: Session 7; June 1: Session Date: Lego Jr. Engineering their imagination. using them keep will that projects creative more many and frames pictures games, candles, handmade as such projects two or one making be will day,Each students you! for is this then projects exciting and new Description: love you If making E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George Location: St. &older 6year Age: $45 Fee: 3:00-4:00pm Time: 6-22 June TuesdaysDate: &Thursdays, Time: 8:30am Time:

12-14

Drive Dixie S. 1851 Center, Location: Nature Tonaquint $10/Fee: couple pm 6:30-8:00 Time: Friday,23 Date: June (10) TNC Night Nature Special Needs Family stations throughout each session. engage children in with various sensory will exploration long hour The needs. special tomoderate mild with children for Description: Drive Dixie S. 1851 Center, Location: Nature Tonaquint day $5/ Fee: am 8:30-9:30 Time: 15 Saturday, 2: July Session Dates: Sensory as such topics different in engaged be will kids week, each During Hall! Social George St. the at held being club summer fun this of members become can Description: Kids 47 E. N. 200 Hall, Social George Location: St. years 3-6 Age: day $7/ Fee: 1:30-3:00Time: pm 25 18, 11, July 27 20, 13, June TuesdaysDates: Kids for Club Curiosity water. the in fun with along activities games, different feature will session Each SHAC! the at camp day this at Description: asplash Make Flow Drive Lava N. 1144 Center, Aquatic Hollow Location: Sand 5-7Age: years $35/youth Fee: 11:00am-1:00Time: pm 26-30 June 2: Session Dates: Camp Day Aquatic Neptune Camp FALL in 2017. attending he/she be will grade the for register registering, When Museum. Art George St. the at create and Learn mythology. Greek fascinating with along flourished, and grew democracy and Olympics the where is Greece Ancient architecture. and painting, sculpture, Greek Ancient through Culture Western of roots the Description: Explore 47 E. N. 200 Museum, Art George Location: St. grade 8th through 1st Age: $30 Fee: 3) 2, (sessions 9:30-11:30am 1); (sessions 9:30-11:00am Time: grade) (7th-8th 26-29 June 3: Session grade) (4-6th 19-22 July 2: Session grade) (1st-3rd 12-15 June 1: Session ART (12) Camp Art Greece Ancient activities same the 5are 4, 3, Sessions activities; same the 1&2are **Sessions Center. Recreation George St. at day each ends and begins Camp activities. different feature will Description: session Each E. 400 S. 285 Center, Recreation George Location: St. FALL for 2017 grade 6-9th Age: $55 Fee: 8:00am-12:30pm Time: 3 31-August July 5: Session 25-28 July 4: Session 10-13; July 3: Session 26-29 June 2: Session 12-15; June 1: Session Dates: Teens for Camp Adventure recommended. highly are pads elbow and Kneepads ahelmet. towear required is participant Each level. toskill according groups into divided be will Camp you. for or a more intermediate skater this camp is you’re abeginner Description: Whether S. 1160 171 E. Park, Skate George Location: St. levels Skill &Intermediate Beginner Age: $25 Fee: 17; Saturday, June 1: Session 12-16; June 1: Session

Exploration

Join us for a brand new camp camp new abrand for us Join

at

Tonaquint.

drilling, Location: Tonaquint years 10-14 Age: session* /6week week a 2x -Liveball /$50 Package Liveball + ADD: session* /6weeks lessons** private +6shared aweek F- -3x $300 Package session* /6week lessons** private +6shared aweek 2x E- $250- Package session* /6week lessons** private +6shared aweek 1x $200- D- Package session* week aweek/6 3x $160- C- Package session* week aweek/6 2x $120- B- Package session* week aweek/6 1x $60- A- Package Fee: 8:00-9:30am Time: holiday tothe due Wednesday on begin will *session weeks) & Friday-6 Wednesday 6(Monday, July 2: Session weeks) &Friday-6 Wednesday Dates: Jr Development Tennis Clinic anotebook. and book badge merit his tobring required is scout Each class. this attending while badge merit Insect the for Description: Local scouts can earn credit Drive Dixie S. 1851 Center, Location: Nature Tonaquint $12/youth Fee: pm 2:30 Time: 29 June Thursday, Date: Insect Study Class- Badge Merit Scout Boy program.summertime Space is limited. this at more much so and ball whiffle cream shaving foosball, human playing fun of lots having be will teens and teens active this summer with your friends. Pre- Description: get and Take park over the Drive Dixie S. 1851 Pavilion, Location: North Park- Tonaquint years 11-14 Age: $15 Fee: 6:00-8:00 Time: 26 July 2: Session 28; June 1: Session Dates: Park Teens the in anotebook. and book badge merit his bring to required is scout Each class. this attending while badge merit Science Environmental the for credit earn can scouts Description: Local Drive Dixie S. 1851 Center, Location: Nature Tonaquint $12/youth Fee: pm 2:30 Time: 29 June Thursday, Date: Environmental Science Class- Badge Merit Scout Boy 627-4500. call information stations throughout each session. For more engage children in with various sensory will exploration long hour The needs. special tomoderate mild with children for camp new abrand for Description: us Join all learn will Players techniques. teaching modern using tennis of fundamentals basic the teach to designed is Description: program This Dr. Dixie South 1851 playing 2 1or least at for he/she Jr.that do Development recommended is it totennis new brand is player has school once change will year. Times school the session* /6week lessons** private +6shared a week 1x $200- D- Package session* week a week/6 3x $160- C- Package session* week aweek/6 2x $120- B- Package session* week aweek/6 1x $60- A- Package Fee: 9:30-11:00am Time: holiday tothe due Wednesday on begin will weeks)*session & Friday-6 Wednesday 6(Monday, July 2: Session weeks) &Friday-6 Wednesday Dates: (ATP) Tennis Program Advanced sessions). aspects started,

6(Monday, June 1: Session 6(Monday, June 1: Session matches. liveball Each of but the

the session drills,

game pm Ages days

Tennis shadow 10 runs in will Jr. to

6 remain

Development, Complex, 14 weeks

swinging (however

the even

same.

and into

if by

a

Location: Tonaquint welcomed) (adults &older years 15 Age: session* /6week week a 2x -Liveball /$50 Package Liveball + ADD: session* /6weeks lessons** private +6shared aweek F- -3x $300 Package session* /6week lessons** private +6shared aweek 2x E- $250- Package Location: Tonaquint years 6-10 Age: hour semi-private lessons + 4half –2visits/week -$100 Pro Package B-$70 –2 visits/week Package –1 visit/week A-$50 Package tournament and ceremony. session of end Around, Hit Saturday Pack, Fee: Time: (5-weeks) 14 &/OR 12 July 2: Session Dates: Intermediate Tennis –Beginner/ 10 NUnder same. the remain will days the but started, has school once change will Times year. school the into even 6weeks runs session Each leagues. or tournaments level high any or USTA in tournament playing players players, School High for perfect is ATP game. the of knowledge have abasic ATP in already Players should games. and tennis education through advance drills their tocontinue players for designed is Description: Advance Tennis Program Dr. Dixie South 1851 Location: Tonaquint years 6-10 Age: hour semi-private lessons +4half -$105 –2visits/week Pro Package B-$75 –2 visits/week Package –1 visit/week A-$55 Package tournament and ceremony. session of end Around, Hit Saturday Pack, Fun Summer include: *AllFee: packages 9:30-11:00am Time: (5-weeks) 14 &/OR 12 July 2: Session Dates: Tennis –Advanced 10 NUnder level. to skill according groups into split be will Players 60’lines. the with lined courts 4tennis has instructional days. Tonaquint Tennis Center primary the are Thursday Tuesday or and program. aUSTA is national 10 nUnder compressed and balls a junior size racket. low using court a60’tennis on playing be will Players 6to10. of ages the between program that is designed for children Description: 10 n Under tennis is a tennis Dr. Dixie South 1851 Location: Tonaquint years 4-5 Age: B-$35 –2 visits/week Package –1 visit/week A-$25 Package tournament and ceremony. session of end Around, Hit Saturday Pack, Fun Summer include: *AllFee: packages 9:00-9:30am Time: (5-weeks) 14 &/OR 12 July 2: Session Dates: Tennis –Munchkins 10 NUnder level. to skill according groups into split be will Players 60’lines. the with lined courts 4tennis has instructional days. Tonaquint Tennis Center primary the are Thursday Tuesday or and program. aUSTA is national 10 nUnder compressed and balls a junior size racket. low using court a60’ tennis on playing be will Players 6to 10. of ages the between program that is designed for children Description: 10 n Under tennis is a tennis Dr. Dixie South 1851 to skill level. to skill according groups into split be will Players compressed and balls a junior size racket. low using court a60’tennis on playing be will Players tennis. of world tothe children tointroduce designed is that program Description: The Munchkin level is a tennis Dr. Dixie South 1851 *All packages include: Summer Fun Summer include: *All packages 8:30-9:30am 9(5-weeks) 7&/OR June 1: Session 9(5-weeks) 7&/OR June 1: Session 9(5-weeks) 7&/OR June 1: Session

Tennis Tennis Tennis Tennis

Complex, Complex, Complex, Complex,

PAGE 21 PAGE | CLASSES & PROGRAMS RECREATION EVENTS, SPECIAL ACTIVITIES, CITY Youth Pickleball Class-The Paddlers Dates: Session 1: June 7 &/OR 9 (4-weeks) Session 2: July 12 &/OR 14 (4-weeks) CONTACT INFORMATION Time: 8:30-10:00am Fee: Package A - $35 –1 visit/week Package B - $55 –2 visits/week Pro Package - $80 – 2 visits/week + 4 half hour semi-private lessons : Age: 10-18 years Mayor and City Council Location: Little Valley Pickleball Complex, . 2149 Horseman Park Drive Jon Pike...... [email protected] Description: The class will teach players Joe Bowcutt...... [email protected] how to play the game and/or improve on existing skills. Each class implements Jimmie Hughes...... [email protected] instruction and match play. Michele Randall...... [email protected] Youth Pickleball Class- Lil Picklers Bette Arial...... [email protected] Date: Session 1: June 7 &/OR 9 (4-weeks) Session 2: July 12 &/OR 14 (4-weeks) Ed Baca...... [email protected] Time: 10:00-11:00am Fee: Package A - $25 –1 visit/week Package B - $45 –2 visits/week City Manager Pro Package - $70 – 2 visits/week + 4 half hour semi-private lessons Gary S. Esplin...... [email protected] Age: 6-9 years Location: Little Valley Pickleball Complex, 2149 Horseman Park Drive City Services Description: The class will teach players how to play the game and/or improve Administration...... 627-4000 on existing skills. Each class implements Airport...... 627-4080 instruction and match play. Animal Shelter...... 627-4350 Pottery Wheel Beginner Dates: Session 1: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Building...... 627-4100 June 6-22 Business Licenses...... 627-4740 Session 2: Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 27-July 18 City Pool (700 So.)...... 627-4584 Time: 9:30-11:00am, 1:00-2:30pm, 4:30-6:00pm Community Arts...... 627-4525 Fee: $70 Community Development ...... 627-4206 Age: 9 year & older Location: St. George Recreation Center, Engineering...... 627-4050 285 S. 400 E. Description: This class is designed for the Fire...... 627-4150 beginner and intermediate pottery student. Leisure Services...... 627-4500 Beginner students will learn how to center and will make a mug, bowl, plate and vase. Parks...... 627-4530 All projects will be trimmed and glazed Police...... 627-4301 and ready for use. The class fee includes clay,glazes and firings. Public Information...... 627-4005 Art Museum Ancient Greece Public Works...... 627-4050 Session 1: June 12-15 Recorder...... 627-4003 9:30-11:00am - Grades 1-3 Session 2: June 19-22 Recreation Center/ Programs...... 627-4560 9:30-11:00am - Grades 4-6 Session 3 - June 26-29 Sand Hollow Aquatic Center...... 627-4585 9:30-11:00am - Grades 7-8 Streets...... 627-4020 Fee: $30 Location: St. George Art Museum Suntran...... 673-8726 47 N 200 E, Contact: 627-4525 Utilities...... 627-4700 Water/Energy Emergencies...... 627-4835 CONTACT INFORMATION | PAGE 23 Art Museum Art Conversation Date: Thursday, June, 15th Water/Energy Conservation...... 627-4848 Time: 7:00pm Location: St. George Art Museum 47 N 200 E, For emergencies please call 911 Description: The Art Museum presents Color Country Camera Club Contact: 627-4525 City Council Art Museum Teens Take SGAM Regularly scheduled city council meetings are held on the first and third Date: Friday, June 16th Time: 6:00-8:00pm Thursdays each month starting at 4:00pm at the City Office Building (175 East 200 Location: St. George Art Museum North) unless otherwise noticed. Work meeting sessions are held on the second, 47 N 200 E, Contact: 627-4525 fourth and fifth Thursdays at the same location. Art Museum Timpanogas Choir Date: Saturday, June 17th Planning Commission Time: 2:00pm Location: St. George Art Museum Regularly scheduled planning commission meetings are held on the second and 47 N 200 E, Contact: 627-4525 fourth Tuesdays each month starting at 5:00pm at the City Office Building unless otherwise noticed. Art Museum Poetry Jam Date: Wednesday, June 28th Time: 7:00pm Location: St. George Art Museum For more information on city services, contact information, and events 47 N 200 E, please visit the city website at www.sgcity.org. Contact: 627-4525 RECREATION PROGRAMS & CLASSES PROGRAMS RECREATION EVENTS, SPECIAL ACTIVITIES, 22 | CITY PAGE REGISTRATION STARTS APRIL 10TH ENDS JUNE 9TH

$3 May-September Green Fee at Dixie Red Hills, Sunbrook, Southgate and St. George Golf Club. $6 October-April Green Fee at Dixie Red Hills, Sunbrook, Southgate and St. George Golf Club. JAG T-Shirt 1 FREE Two-Day Golf Instruction Clinic FREE Rules School Classes Range Ball Discount Mid-Year JAG Pool Party - Wednesday, July 5th 2017 8:30pm to 10pm @ The City Pool Elks Skills Challenge (optional) *JAG Tournaments (optional) *Adult/Junior Tournaments (optional) *JAG Teaching Clinics throughout the Summer (optional)

WHEN: Saturday, May 13th 2017 WHERE: St. George Golf Center at Southgate TIME: 9am to 11:30am Contests, Prizes, Elks Skills Challenge, FREE 5 Minute Lessons and Refreshments for all JAG Participants and their Parents!

1) ON-LINE: www.sgcity.org/golf 2) IN PERSON: St. George Recreation Center 285 South 400 East, St. George UT Leisure Services: 220 North 200 East, St. George UT

Directed by the City of St. George Golf Division and local PGA Professionals