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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

and the publisher is not held liable for any inaccurate information.

MAYORJon Pike

CITY MANAGERGary S. Esplin

CITY COUNCILJoe Bowcutt

Jimmie HughesMichele Randall

Bette ArialEd Baca

DESIGN/LAYOUTKami Wilkinson

PUBLISHERSouthwest Publishing

3 MAYOR PIKE’S MESSAGE By: Mayor Jon Pike

4 ST. GEORGE IS A PLACE OF WHICH TO BE PROUD By: Bette Arial, City Council

5 2017 DIXIE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION EXPO OfferingaUniqueExperienceforPeopletoGaina First-handUnderstandingofTransportation

6 MORE HAPPENING AHEAD The Future of Economic Development

8 UTILITY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT MADE EASY ANewSystemforyoutoPayyourUtilityBill

10 PATH OF A TRAILBLAZER UniversityArtExhibit

11 MOVING OVER SAVES LIVES St. George Police Department’s New Campaign

12 ST. GEORGE HALF MARATHON TURNS 35 A Welcome Winter Respite for Runners

14 HAPPY 20TH ANNIVERSARY ST. GEORGE ART MUSEUM Our Quest to Raise $20,000

15 THE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS... Shu Yamamoto

16 CALENDAR OF EVENTS City Activities, Special Events, Recreation Programs & Classes

23 CONTACT INFO CityOfficial’sNumbers&Emails

ON THE COVER: HeritageToweratTownSquarePhoto by Don Gilman

Jon PikeCity of St. George Mayor

Over the last two years, the city council and I, city management team, and many of our city employees went through a process of considering what we’re all about as a city. We did this to help us defineourmission,vision,andvalues,andtobetterbrand our city.

What you might have seen last year was a new city logo appear gradually on city vehicles, at city hall, on our letterhead, and on some city uniforms. Thelogo isnowreflected inournewcityflag.Allthese things are visible signs of what I hope will be evident in every interaction we all have together. The logo represents the sun, as most who have seen it would know. But it represents other things as well.

The logo resembles a wagon wheel, and is a nod to our heritage. It also looks like a cog or gear, signifying industry and commerce. It could be people standing together in a circle with open arms. It might refer to communication coming in and out of the community. It also reflects brightness,activity, happiness, and optimism.

As we discussed the foundation and pillars of our city, we determined that activity and optimism are two words that describe us as a community. So much of what we do and are can be contained within those two words. When you think about what it took to build St. George in the hot and dry desert, it certainly took a lot of work and optimism. Today, many of our residents and visitors are here because of our sunshine and numerous activities. We will continue to build on that, and focus even more on being a healthy, active, and positive community.

We recognize that we still have had more to do to meet the needs of our citizens in terms of economic development, housing, and wages, and we continue to keep our eyes on the ball when it comes to public safety and infrastructure. I’m confident that workingtogether we will be successful. In fact, I think our new city tagline says it best: St. George – the brighter side!

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O p e n t o t h e P u b l i c • R S V P f o r l u n c h w i t h t h e S t . G e o r g eC h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e a t s t g e o r g e c h a m b e r . c o m /e v e n t s

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ABy: Bette Arial, City Council

AsIwalkedaroundTownSquare,thisChristmasseason,Iwasawestruck by the stunning light display downtown; it reminded me of why I love St. George. It takes an amazing crew of city employees, with special skills, working hard to create this kind of magic. Thank you to all who worked so hard to create this ethereal beauty. There is so much natural and man-made beauty everywhere you look. Spring, summer, fall and winter, St. George is a place of which to be proud.

It is an appropriate time to thank all of our outstanding, dedicated, smart and creative city employees. They are professional in the way they conduct business and are valued by us all.

It is hard to believe we are coming to the close of another year. St. George has enjoyed growth, development and prosperity, with the addition of the Thunder Junction All Abilities Park, new ballfieldinBloomington,thenewLegacyElementarySchooldowntown,DesertGardenontheRedHill,SeegmillerFarminLittleValley,andpositivechangesatSwitchpointamongmanyother projects. Many clubs, organizations, families, individuals and city employees donated to theseprojects,intime,moneyandmaterialstoseethemfinishedintypicalSt.Georgestyle.

St.GeorgewasrecentlyrecognizedasanoutstandingartscommunitybecauseoftheexistingOperaHouse,SocialHall,ArtMuseum,RedCliffsGallery,CommunityCenterfortheArts,ElectricTheaterandexcellentprivategalleriesandart-filledstudiosthatdotourcity.Theyprovideforavibrantartsexperienceforseasonedandinspiringartists.

Soon we will see the beginnings of new worthwhile projects for the New Year. The newest, a hotel going up on Main and Boulevard, across Main Street from where Erastus Snow, an early leader in our community, built a hotel for his guests. It was called the Erastus Snow Big House andwasawhite,clapboardbuilding,severalstorieshigh.Thenewhotelwillhaveadifferentlook,withanoticeablenodtotheoriginalbytheuseofDixieDormers,pergolasandwillbringpeople downtown helping to continue the revitalization of our historic district.

Next,wehopetoseeafullcityblockofchangesdowntown;withcondominiums,retailshops,restaurants, street lamps, water features and things to do in the evening. We look forward to tyingTownSquare,GreenGateVillageandAncestorSquaretogetherwithcommonpurposeandnewlygeneratedexcitement.

The goal is to entice the owners of several new restaurants, retail stores and other activities to the center of town, hopefully staying open later in the evening. All of this development is for one reason; to make our home a better place to live. These amazing new additions will certainly do just that.

IntheNewYear,makeityourpersonalorfamilygoaltoexploretheinsandoutsofSt.Georgeinthecomingseasons.Youareguaranteedtofindlotstodo,educationalopportunities,musicofalltypes,relaxation,exercise,self-actualization,artofallstyles,companionship,andfunaround every street corner. Re-discover your amazing hometown.

ST. GEORGE IS A PLACE OF WHICHTO BE PROUD

EEach year for the last 12 years the TransportationExpo has been held to provide a comprehensivepublic open house to consider all things transportation. This giant “one-stop-shop” on the future of transportation provides a convenient and comprehensive opportunity to coordinate, discuss transportationneeds,viewexistingplansandgatherpublic input. It’s a great time to ask questions anddiscuss transportation issues with local, regional and state representatives.

The Dixie Regional Transportation Expo typicallyattracts crowds of over 600 people who come to find out about the state of transportation in SouthernUtah.

Attendees can: •Askquestionsaboutroadprojects •Learnmoreabouttransportationservices and programs •Providepubliccomment •Learnaboutfuturetransportationneeds and planning •Seetransportationinnovationsandnew technologies

The 2017 Transportation Expo offers a uniqueopportunity for people to gain a first-hand understanding of a variety of transit, road, intersection/traffic light improvements, and bike programsandprojects.The2017TransportationExpois the place to be to learn about local transportation trends and provide meaningful input that will shape the future of Washington County!

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PARTNERSHIPS 2016-21

We will continue in our partnerships with educa-

tion. The City is playing an active role as Washington

County School District builds its new elementary

schoolintheheartofthecity,DixieAppliedTechnol-

ogy College builds its new campus at the Ridgetop

TechnologyPark,andDixieStateUniversitybuildsits

new student housing project and seeks funding to

buildahealthandfitnessCenterandexpandHansen

Stadium.WeareexpandingournetworkofCEOs,

entrepreneurs, technology gurus and education part-

ners to bring and grow more businesses that diversify

and strengthen our economy.

OUTDOOR RECREATION 2016-21

OneoftheprimaryreasonspeopleflocktoSt.George

isquickaccesstosomeofthemostuniquelandscape

formations in the world. Knowing where to go and

how to get there is important not only for visitors, but

for those who call this place home. Improved signage,

more connections and better accessibility are all part

of the plan to get you where you want to be safely.

RIDGE TOP TECHNOLOGY PARK 2016-21

Theformerairportpropertyoverlookingthebluffs

and downtown St. George is the perfect setting for a

master-planned, high-tech corporate park, research

center,andeducationcomplex.Naturalandpaved

trails, spectacular vistas, restaurants, and open space

will make this an inspiring work environment.

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AREA (CDA) 2016

CDAS are private/public partnerships designed to

facilitate improvements in targeted areas. Two CDAS

(downtown and Millcreek Industrial Park) will allow for

businessexpansionandnewdevelopmentincom-

mercial and manufacturing.

MORE HAPPENING AHEAD

In February, Mayor Pike delivered the State of the City address

for 2016 and introduced the City’s Five-Year Action Plan.

The plan outlines key initiatives and projects the City will be

pursuing between 2016 and 2021 in six categories; they include:

transportation, public safety, infrastructure, arts, parks and

recreation, economic development and e-government.

In this winter edition of Inside St. George we give you a

summary look at some of the initiatives, programs

and projects taking place in 2016 and beyond.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Entrepreneurship, workforce development, global

competitiveness, collaboration, and effective leadership

all play a dynamic role in the economic health and vitality

of our city. Over the years, steady growth in southwestern

Utah has translated into opportunities to diversify and

strengthen our economic base. An evolving business

climate, coupled with unparalleled outdoor recreation

possibilities, make the area an attractive prospect for both

commerce and leisure. Despite fluctuations in regional and

national economies, St. George continues to thrive by

protecting the core of its economic success - a robust

quality of life.

Great news! The City of St. George has partnered with Paymentus and has been diligently working to implement a new system for you to pay your utility bills. We think you’ll be pleased with the changes.

Viewing and paying yourmonthly utility bill is now as easy as a click of the mouse, anywhere, anytime (24/7)through your:

The Set-up is Easy!

All you need is your address, utility account number, and payment information. Payments can be made by Visa, MasterCard, Discover,debit card or eCheck with no additional processing fees.

Customers can go to sgcity.org and click on “Pay My Utility Bill” under the “City Services” menuand simply register and manage their utility payments by setting up automatic monthly payments or can choose the option to make one-time quick-pay payments without settingup a permanent payment account.

Other Features

Step-by-step instructions and a video on how to set-up your account can also be found at sgcity.org/autopay or call one of our friendly Customer Service Representatives, Monday through Friday between 8 am to 5:30 pm at435-627-4700 andwe’ll be happy to assist you with this process.

Customers can even chose to be notifiedbye-maileachtimeanewbill is available or an automatic payment has been made.

You can also view your actual bill and choose to receive paperless utility bills. This is ideal if you want to go on vacation or are a part-time resident and want to eliminate the worry of receiving and paying your monthly utility bills.

ThenewIntegratedVoiceRecognition automated phone payment system is also user-friendly. Justcall435-627-iPay(627-4729).

Or a payment kiosk is also availableattheCityOffices at175E.200N.during regular business hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Why the Change?

Ultimately,thisnewinterfacewill save time, money, and allow customers the flexibility of paying theirCity utility bill where, how, and when they choose on a timely basis. Customers will not see an increase in their bill for these services, but will see an increase in their customer service and user experience. Customers on

the existing online payment systemwill need to convert to the new system but will only need to register once and will no longer have to pay a $1.25pertransactionfee.

Who is

Founded in 2004, Paymentus is an established leader in secure paperless billing and payment solutions. It operates under Chase Paymentus Merchant Tech software and is fully integrated with the software the city currently utilizes, but will provide real time data exchange on utilityaccounts.

More Happening Ahead

The City of St. George is also working diligently to implement the new technology whereby you can sign-up or disconnect your utility services online. Keep an eye out for these excitingchangesaswearecommittedto improving the way the City of St. George provides our customers with qualityservice!

How will Paymentus Improve my Customer Experience?

•Makepaymentsanytimeoftheday or night.•Nomore$1.25creditcard transaction fee... No fees!•Makepayments24/7overthe phone using our easy-to-use automated phone system.•UsetheQuickPayoptiontopay yourbillquicklywithouthaving to register an account or create a password.•Registeranaccountforadditional features – turn on eBilling, view your bill image and history, manage paperless options, set up auto- payments, save payment information, set payment reminders/notifications,andmore.•Nopinchingandzoomingto pay your bill! The payment portal renders on any size screen, so you can make payments on whatever internet browsing device you prefer- mobile phone, tablet, laptop, PC.•Neverforgettopay!Setpayment reminders to be sent via email. 

UTILITY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT MADE EASY

Viewing and paying your monthly utility bill is now as easy as a click of the mouse, anywhere,

anytime (24/7) through your computer, smartphone, tablet device, or over the phone.

UTILITY BILL PAYMENTS

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sgcity.org

The set-up is easy! All you need is your address, utility account number, and payment information.

Payments can be made by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, debit card or eCheck with no additional

processing fees.

Customers can go to www.sgcity.org and click on “Pay My Utility Bill” under the “City Services”

menu and simply register and manage their utility payments by setting up automatic monthly

payments or can choose the option to make one-time quick-pay payments without setting up

a permanent payment account.

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MMost people would agree that university towns are some of the best places to live in the nation, but what factors contribute to a great university town? Is it the diverse cultures and youthful vibe? Is it the athletic and cultural offerings that universities provide? Is it the fact that university towns are associated with economic growth, security, and other benefits? Or is it simply the well-maintained facilities, beautiful surroundings, and collegiate spirit that permeate from colleges and universities everywhere? However the criteria is measured, it is certain that university towns aregreatplacestolive,andSt.George,Utah,homeoftheDixieStateUniversityTrailblazers,isnoexception. Dixie State University and the City of St.George are working hand in hand to increase opportunitiesandexpandthebenefitsoflivingin a university town. One such collaboration is the Trailblazer Art in the City project that is placing hand-painted bison statues around the city.

This project was designed to create a university town

atmosphere, promote local artists and businesses,

bring students and community members together,

and help fund future university

town projects. You can sponsor a Trailblazer within

the city annually or purchase a statue of your very own.

Annual Trailblazer sponsorships provide businesses with brand

recognition in high-traffic areas of thecity while purchased Trailblazers provide

personalized art pieces and create uniquephoto opportunities for clients to enjoy.

The goal is to have 20 painted bison throughout the community, and currently eight have been sold or sponsored. Upon completionof the project, brochures will be distributed throughout the city and an interactive website will be posted, providing a map for interested parties to follow. If you are interested in purchasing or sponsoring a bison, please contactJordonSharp,DSUChiefMarketing&Communication Officer, at jsharp@dixie.eduorat435-879-4409.

PATH OF THE TRAILBLAZERUNIVERSITY ART EXHIBIT

EEach year emergency responders, construction and utility crews, tow truck operators, and stranded motorists are struck by passing motorists on roadways. These collisions result in property damage, injuries, and fatalities. These incidents are preventable. In an effort to raise public awareness concerning this issue, the St. George Police Department is presenting the “Move Over” Campaign.

Utah law requires motorists to reduce their speed,create as much space as practical, and change lanes if safely able when approaching emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or highway maintenance vehicles that have red, blue, white, or amber flashing lights. By slowing down and moving over we hope there will be a reduction in the number of roadside workers and motorists that are injured and killed across the country each year.

The lives of the workers and the drivers involved are impacted as well as their families. Sadly, in the last 6 months two members of the Law EnforcementCommunityintheStateofUtahlosttheirlivesasaresult of being struck by motorists. With the goal of preventing such tragedies, we are asking everyone to take the time to read our message and help spread the word.

You want to go home after work. . . we do too!!!

MOVING OVER SAVES LIVES

SAVE A LIFE, MOVE OVER,

& SLOW DOWN

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RESPITE FOR RUNNERS

For 35years,

the St. George Half Marathon

(formerly known as the Color Country Half Marathon

and then Painter’s Half Marathon) has been drawing runners from across the

country and is Southern Utah’s longest runninghalf marathon. This year, the race takes place on Saturday,January14th.ThemildclimateofSouthernUtahoffersawelcomechangefromthefrozentundraof many locations allowing elite runners to keep in shape during the winter months.

“TheSt.GeorgeHalfMarathondrawsbetween1500to2500 runners each year,” said Aaron Metler, Recreation Coordinator- Races and Special Events, St. George RecreationDivision.“It isuniqueinUtahbecauseitisacoursewithoutmany downhill runs. One of the fun things about the event is that we also hold a 5K and a kids race, whichreallymakesitafamilyaffair.”

The race had been going on for several years before Motor Sportsland RV and Boat (whichlater became Painter’s Sun Country Chrysler) was approached to be the original sponsor. “Since I was a runner,myself,thefitwasjustright,”said Pete Bowden, who managed theRVfacility.“TheHalfMarathonwas small in those early days. We hadonlyabout100to150runnersin both the Half and the 5 K. We sponsored the race for about 15years, but then it began to grow as St. George began to blossom, which

the weather was perfect until Saturday morning when it rained heavily and then abruptly cleared up again in the afternoon. In 2005 the area experienced major flooding about a week or sobefore the race. True to the dedication of both the Recreation race staff and the loyal runners, thegroup reorganized the route to eliminate unpaved trails and bridges so that runners could go out and back on paved streets.

“One year, most of the state experienced heavysnow, but, St. George was in a pocket of wonderful weather,” said Melea Adams, Financial Assistant, St. GeorgeLeisureServices.“Lotsofrunnerscouldnotget to St. George, but we powered through and held the race.”

As always, the reasons athletes choose to run long distance races and the reasons they come to St. George vary as much as the athletes themselves. Many are seniors who have found a passion and a way to keep healthy. Some are students and some make it a family affair. That is certainly the case for AidanBorillo and his family.

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building to the DixieConvention Center. We did

not have enough parking and facilities to handle it.” Steve Hooper,

who owns the St. George Running Center with his wife, Kendra, said when he started running

thisracein1996,theracewouldstartatthePainterRV dealership and finish there. “You could still rununderneath the overpass on Brigham Road and into Bloomington. There were no police necessary, no roads blocked. We’d wrap around back onto the bike path from Man O War road. There were only about 250 runners total that year and I thought that was a lot.”

IndeedwiththeexplosivegrowthinSt.Georgeandthe popularity of the race, the course has had to be changed several times to accommodate the number of runners. A driving force behind a lot of the growth has been Aaron.

“Aaron has brought a fun atmosphere and he is really able to read what runners want and adapt the race from year to year and make those changes,” said Steve. “The races are really well organized. When race courses are changed, runners sometimes struggle

with that. Aaron has done a good job helping runners adjust. It is a great thing for the community to have that many people come into St. George in January from all over the State and out of state.

Initially the race was nicknamed The Sweatshirt Race, because it was the only race which gave out sweatshirts instead of T-shirts. Pete has fond memories of those sweatshirts. “I still have four or five of those sweatshirts.It was unique and different and,even with the mild climate in St. George, January is still a bit nippy”

There have been some years, however, when Mother Nature did not cooperate. Pete remembers two years when

Vanessa York, 27, and her husband, Alex, are alsomaking the Half Marathon a family outing. That seems to be a bit of a trend among many runners. The Yorks have run two other half marathons – one in Evansville, Indiana and the other in San Diego, California. Their idea, take a trip each year to some terrific locationaroundtheUnitedStateswhichtheycouldcombinewith a half marathon. They will travel from Indiana to St. George to run the St. George Half Marathon and then goofftoenjoythemagnificentsceneryaroundthearea.

“We always wanted to see Zion and now we can combine it with our new passion by coming to St. George,” said Vanessa. “Both of us are hoping toset new personal records for ourselves. And the fact that the January weather in Southern Utah isquite a bit better than Indiana doesn’t hurt either.”

The St. George Half, of course, attracts our local sons anddaughters.75yearoldRichardDuBoiscomesdownfromUtahCountyandhasruninSt.Georgefor7years.

“I have been a runner just about all my life since high school. I run half marathons and do endurance trail running,” said Richard. “Running keeps me healthy and the type of running I do keeps me feeling great. There is just an overall physical and mental exuberance when I release stress.”

He says he looks forward to the St. George Half for three reasons. “First January is the start of New Year andagreatwaytostartoffmyrunningfortheyear.Secondly we all tend to over-eat starting at the end of November and all through December and for that reason staying in shape to run in January brings greater discipline and control at the end of the year. Thirdly, it is a heck of a lot colder up north in January.”

This spectacular race is on paved city trails that wind along the Virgin River and takes runners throughthe beautiful landscape of St. George. Information about the St. George Half Marathon and registration can be found at this link https://www.sgcity.org/sportsandrecreation/races/stgeorgehalfmarathon

By: Della Lowe

Aidan & his mother after Boston

ST. GEORGE HALF MARATHON TURNS 35

Aidan,asenioratVillanovaUniversityin Pennsylvania, is traveling to St. George to participate in the Half Marathon, but he won’t be alone. His mother, his aunt and his brother will all run along with him.

“We decided a few years ago to start a new family tradition,” said Aidan. “Along with my mother, we decided that instead of buying gifts for Christmas, we would plan a family vacationandfigureoutsomeactivitythat we could combine with that trip.”

Aidan has been running since elementary school and has finishedboth the Philadelphia and the Boston

Marathons. Because his brother lives in Las Vegas and Aidan hasalways wanted to spend more time around the beautiful scenery of St. George, the family decided that running the St. George Half Marathon, for the first time,together would be a great way to start that family vacation.

Road racing does seem to run in the family. Aidan’s mother ran Boston with him and is a tri-athlete. His auntjustfinishedherfirstmarathon.Although not many marathoners also run half marathons, Aidan said it seemed a good way to convince the entire family to run together. P

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Afterayeardevotedtothenationalparksin2016,ourfirst2017permanentcollectionshowwillbedevoted primarily to objects that are abstract or non-representational. Many types of media will befeatured:ceramics,glass,fiber,wood,mixedmedia, steel, watercolor, and acrylic.

AnadditionalaspectisanareaoftheLegacyGallerythat will be devoted to art chosen by our docents. Our wonderful volunteer docents were invited to choose pieces they loved from the permanent collection for display in our birthday show.

The Museum has been collecting art for over 20 years. There will be a plethora of art on display. Join us often to support the St. George Art Museum for our 20th year in our beautiful building, and our quest to raise $20,000 tosupport our growing collection.

Shu Yamamoto was born in Yokohama, Japan. He graduated from theAichiPrefecturalUniversityofArtandMusicandearnedaBAinindustrialdesign.HeimmigratedtoCanadain1973andworkedasafreelanceillustrator.After10yearsinCanada,hemovedtoUtahin1983wherehehaslivedsincewithhiswifeandfourchildren.Hiscatprojectstartedin2007when he saw a color pencil drawing done by one of his four children. It was an imitation of the self portrait of Van Gogh.AllwasdoneinVanGoghstylewithVanGogh’sfacereplacedby a cat’s face. That gave Shu a thought: It works great on this,

but would it work on other paintings? Since then he hasn’t stopped painting cats in a similar manner replicating works of art but changing the characters into felines. So far 500 paintings have been done either on canvas, on illustration boards or on Photoshop.

Inthefallof2012,afterheaccumulatedenoughpaintingsforabook,he contacted a Japanese publishing house specializing art books. The proposal was enthusiastically accepted and the Publication was realized in short order. To respond to public demand, two additional printingswereneededtobemadewithinsixmonths,notacommonoccurrenceinartbooks.Currentlythebookinitsfifthprinting.TheeditorlaterrelatedthestorytoShu:Afterthedevastationoftheearthquakeandtsunamiof2011,allofJapanwasinasoberingmood.Thequestionof “What can we do as a publisher to cheer up people and restore smiles on people’s faces?” was in the editor’s mind for some time when the editor received a proposal from Shu. Since then, desk and wall calendars were published every year and three more bookshavecomeout.ThreeexhibitionswereheldinTokyoandOsakain2015and2016.

This exhibit is a fun examination of the history ofart through Yamamoto’s pieces. The St. George Art Museumishonoredtohostthisexhibitforitsyearlongcelebration of the 20 years that fine art has beendisplayed for our community.

HAPPY 20TH ANNIVERSARY ST. GEORGE ART MUSEUM

THE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS... SHU YAMAMOTO

Open:Monday-Saturdayfrom10am-5pmPhone:435.627.4525•Website:sgartmuseum.org

E-Mail: museum@sgcity.orgEvery 3rd Thurs Open 10am-9pm w/Conversations at 7pm

Exhibits

Main Gallery: Fine Art of Feline Art by Shu Yamamoto (an art historical adventure)

Mezzanine&LegacyGallery:CelebratingthePermanent Collection: 20 Years + Of Collecting

Admission FeesAdults ................................................................................... $3Ages3-11 ............................................................................ $1Under3 ...........................................................................Free

January 14th 201712:00pm to 2:00pm

St. George Social Hall Parlor 212 North Main

Enjoy free rootbeer floats, cookies and live entertainment

On Heritage Day enjoy free entry in to Sand Hollow Aquatic Center, St. George Recreation

Center, Art Museum and free Suntran bus ride all day!

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7CITY ACTIVITIES, SPECIAL EVENTS, RECREATION PROGRAMS & CLASSES

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For more info visit www.sgcity.org or call 435-627-4585

ON GOING/ MONTHLY EVENTSJANUARY- MARCH

Art Museum ExhibitsDate: BeginningJanuary14th-April19thLocation: St. George Art Museum47N200E,Main Gallery: Fine Art of Feline Art by Shu Yamamoto (an art historical adventure)Mezzanine & Legacy Gallery: Celebrating the Permanent Collection: 20 Years + Of CollectingContact: 627-4525

Art Museum On Going ActivitiesDescription:1st Mondays - Game Night - 6pm - FREE2ndSaturdays-SmARTSaturday-10am3rd Thursdays - Book Club - 4pm - FREE3rd Thursdays - Art Conversations - 7pm - FREELastWednesday-PoetryJam-7pm-FREELocation: St. George Art Museum47N200E,Contact: 627-4525

Karate – White & Yellow Belt (Beginner) Date: Monday & Wednesday eveningsTime: 6:30-7:25pmFee: $25/monthLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.Description: Ages 6 and older. Students willprimarilylearnselectedtechniquesfrom Shotokan (Japanese Karate), Shorin Ryu (Okinawa Karate), Judo (Japanese), and JuJitsu (Japanese and Brazilian) Also techniqueswillbeintroducedfromAikido,Hapkido, Chinese Kung Fu and other styles.Register:St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Karate – Orange Belt & Above Date: Monday & Wednesday eveningsTime: 7:30-8:25pmFee: $25/monthLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.Description: Ages 6 and older. Students willprimarilylearnselectedtechniquesfrom Shotokan (Japanese Karate), Shorin Ryu (Okinawa Karate), Judo (Japanese), and JuJitsu (Japanese and Brazilian) Also techniqueswillbeintroducedfromAikido,Hapkido, Chinese Kung Fu and other styles.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Polynesian Dance Juniors (5-12 years old)Date: Saturdays. Monthly sessions starting on:January7,February4andMarch4Time: 11:15a.m.–12:00p.m.Fee: $30/monthLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.

Description: TheJuniorClass(5-12yearolds) presents an easy and fun introduction in Polynesiandance.LearnbasicTahitiansteps,terminology, rhythm and timing. Children learn coordination practiced and developed through creative movement and music.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Polynesian Dance Intermediate (13-17 years old)Date: Saturdays. Monthly sessions starting on:January7,February4andMarch4Time: 1:15p.m.–2:00p.m.Fee: $30/monthLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.Description: TheIntermediateclass(13-17yearolds)isdesignedfortheyouthofourcommunity.LearnbasicTahitiansteps, terminology, rhythm and timing. In a supportive environment, the instructor uses drumbeats and songs to encourage teamwork, teach basic steps.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Polynesian Dance Seniors (18 +)Date: Saturdays. Monthly sessions starting on:January7,February4andMarch4Time: 2:15p.m.–3:00p.m.Fee: $30/monthLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.Description: The Senior class (Adults 18+)willgiveyouthetoolsyouneedto strengthen stamina and endurance. Studentswilllearnbasictechniquesfromthe island of Tahiti. Improve timing and stagepresence.Learnfunroutinestotraditional island music. Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Polynesian Dance Golden Years (50 +)Date: Saturdays. Monthly sessions starting on:January7,February4andMarch4Time: 10:15a.m.–11:00a.m.Fee: $30/monthLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.Description: Polynesian culture loves our tupunas (elders) and we are encouraged to show them the utmost respect and honor. Our Golden Years class (Adults 50+) will be a low impact class focused on Tahitian Aparimas (songs accompanied by guitar) and hulas. Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.org

Contact: 627-4560Ballet Arts Level 1 & 2 - BeginnerDate: Monday & Wednesday afternoons. MonthlysessionsstartingJanuary9,February1,March1Time: 4:30p.m.–5:30p.m.Fee: Level1:$20/monthLevel2:$30/monthBOYS ARE FREEAge: 6 years & OlderLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EDescription: Our Instructor, Bene Arnold has been teaching Ballet for many years. She holds the rank of Professor Emerita at theUniversityofUtah,SchoolofDance.She is also the former Ballet Mistress for Ballet West. Her philosophy and ours istoofferqualityballetinstructionatanaffordableprice.Cometakeadvantageofhermanyyearsofwisdomandexperience.Classes are for youth ages 6+.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Ballet Arts Level 3 - IntermediateDate: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons. Monthly sessions starting January10,February2,March2Time: 4:30p.m.–5:30p.m.Fee: $40/ month BOYS ARE FREELocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EDescription: Our Instructor, Bene Arnold has been teaching Ballet for many years. She holds the rank of Professor Emerita at theUniversityofUtah,SchoolofDance.She is also the former Ballet Mistress for Ballet West. Her philosophy and ours istoofferqualityballetinstructionatanaffordableprice.Cometakeadvantageofhermanyyearsofwisdomandexperience.Classes are for youth ages 6+.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Ballet Arts Level 4 - AdvancedDate: Monday-Friday. Monthly sessions startingJanuary9,February1,March1Time: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday3:00p.m.–4:30p.m.andThursday3:30p.m.–4:30p.m.Fee: $85/ month BOYS ARE FREELocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EDescription: Our Instructor, Bene Arnold has been teaching Ballet for many years. She holds the rank of Professor Emerita at theUniversityofUtah,SchoolofDance.She is also the former Ballet Mistress for Ballet West. Her philosophy and ours istoofferqualityballetinstructionatanaffordableprice.Cometakeadvantageof

hermanyyearsofwisdomandexperience.Classes are for youth ages 6+.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Ballet Arts -AdultsDate: Tuesday and Thursday, starting on January10,February2,March2Time: 8:00p.m.–9:00a.m.Fee: $20/ month or drop-in fee of $4 per class. BOYS ARE FREELocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EDescription: Our Instructor, Bene Arnold has been teaching Ballet for many years. She holds the rank of Professor Emerita at theUniversityofUtah,SchoolofDance.She is also the former Ballet Mistress for Ballet West. Her philosophy and ours istoofferqualityballetinstructionatanaffordableprice.Cometakeadvantageofhermanyyearsofwisdomandexperience.Adultclassesforages18+.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

JANUARY EVENTS

Adult Winter Flag Football League Registration Sign-Up: Registration is now open for Adult Flag Football league play. RegistrationdeadlineisJanuary17th,2017or until full!Fee: $285/team (Early Bird Special until January10ththenfullpriceof$300/team)Location: TBA League Info: 5v5 teams will play on grass orturfwithmodifiedNFLflagfootballrules.Games will be played on Tuesday evenings startingJanuary24th,2017.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.org Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Desert Spring Fast Pitch Tournament: 14U/18U RegistrationFee: $420/team (Early Bird Special until January16ththenfullpriceof$445/team)RegistrationclosesonJanuary22nd,2017.Description: This ASA sanctioned tournament guarantees teams 4 games and willstartplayonFridaymorning.Exacttimedepends on the total number of teams. GameswillbeplayedatTheFieldsatLittleValley,BloomingtonParkandtheCanyonsComplexonFridayandSaturday,February3rd&4th,2017.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500.Desert Spring Fast Pitch Tournament: 10U/12U/16U RegistrationFee: $420/teamfor12/16U$280for10U(EarlyBirdSpecialuntilJanuary23rdthenfullpriceof$445/teamfor12/16Uand$305/teamfor10U)RegistrationclosedonJanuary29th,2017.Description: This ASA sanctioned tournament guarantees teams 4 games and willstartplayonFridaymorning.Exacttimedepends on the total number of teams. GameswillbeplayedatTheFieldsatLittleValley,BloomingtonParkandtheCanyonsComplexonFridayandSaturday,February10th&11th,2017.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Adult Ladies 6X6 Indoor Volleyball League RegistrationSign-Up: Registration is now OPEN forAdultLadiesIndoorLeagueplay.RegistrationdeadlineisJanuary31st,2017or until full!Fee: $165/teamLocation: TBA League Info: Games will be played on TuesdayeveningsstartingFebruary7th,2017.Leagueformatincludes10gamesanda single elimination tournament.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Youth Soccer RegistrationSign-Up: Registration is now OPEN for girls and boys in K-6th grade. Registration deadlineisMarch17th,2017.Fee: $32/perparticipant(EarlyBirdSpecialuntilMarch6th,2017thenfullpriceof$37/per participant).League Info: GamesbegininMarch21st,2017.Ages7-15willhaveseparateleaguesfor girls and boys. 5&6 yr. olds will play on co-ed teams. Jerseys will be included in the price of registration and will be distributedbycoachesatthefirstgame.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

FUN-damental Soccer RegistrationSign-up: Registration is now OPEN for girls andboysages3-5yearsold.RegistrationdeadlineisMarch22nd,2017.Fee: $25/childDescription: Program begins March 25th,2017.Thisisafive-weekprogramin which the basic skills of soccer will be taught so the kids have a foundation upon which to build. Parental participation is required.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Move-It Criterium Bike Race RegistrationSign-up: Registration is now open for the Move It! Kids Criterium. Pre-registrations will be accepted until Wednesday, February1.Day-ofregistrationwillbeacceptedattheeventforanadditional$10per child.Time: 10:00amFee: $10/youth;$20/youthDay-OfAge: 12&UnderLocation: Mathis Park, 1820WestMathisParkDescription: The Move It! kids will be racing their bikes on the old airport runway. Races will be grouped by age, bike type and gender. All kids receive awards, t-shirts andfinishlinerefreshments.TheeventwillbeheldSaturday,February4,2017.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.org/racesContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Youth Bouldering - IntermediateDate: Tuesday,January3andFriday,January 6 ( T & F 4-wks)Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.Fee: $56/youth*Discounts are available to individuals who qualifyforfreeorreducedpricelunchasoutlined by the Washington School District.Age: 8-17yearsLocation: Pioneer Park, Red Hills ParkwayDescription: Our youth bouldering programwillintroduceyouthages8-17toallthebasictechniquesofbouldering.Wewill accept all levels of climbers. Youth will be given instruction in a small group setting to challenge and improve their skills.

Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Adult & Kids Pottery Wheel- Wednesday NightsDate: Wednesday, January 4 (4-wks)Time: 12:00-2:00pm;4:30-6:30pm;or7:00-9:00pmFee: $70/personAge: 9years-AdultLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.Description: This class is designed for the beginner and intermediate pottery student. Beginner students will learn how to center and will make a mug, bowl, plate, and vase. Intermediate students will work on personal projects and learn more advanced techniquessuchas:liddedcontainers,sectionals, and sets. All projects will be trimmed and glazed and ready for use. The classfeeincludesclay,glazes,andfirings.On-going student rates available, please contact instructor. Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Youth Bouldering - BeginnerDate: Thursday, January 5 (4-wks)Time: 4:00-5:30p.m.Fee: $38*Discounts are available to individuals who qualifyforfreeorreducedpricelunchasoutlined by the Washington School District.Age: 8-17yearsLocation: Pioneer Park, Red Hills ParkwayDescription: Our youth bouldering programwillintroduceyouthages8-17toallthebasictechniquesofbouldering.Wewill accept all levels of climbers. Youth will be given instruction in a small group setting to challenge and improve their skills.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Youth Mountain Biking - IntermediateDate: Saturday,January7(4-wks)Time: 10:00a.m.–1:00p.m.Fee: $75*Discounts are available to individuals who qualifyforfreeorreducedpricelunchasoutlined by the Washington School District.Age: 8-17yearsLocation: TBDDescription: Our Beginner Mountain Biking class will get you ready to ride the trails in no time! Our skilled bike instructors help make the challenge of mountain biking fun! Learnandpracticeshifting,braking,andbody positioning that will get you ready for roots, rocks, climbs, and descents. Nopreviousexperiencemountainbikingnecessary. If you would like to use your own bike, the instructor will need to perform a thorough check to make sure it is safe to ride on mountain biking trails. This classisforyouthages8-17.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Group HikesDate: Saturday,January7(4-wks)Time: 3:00-5:00p.m.Fee: Adults:$20Youth:$10Location: TBDDescription: Our guides will take you on some of the most beautiful trails Southern Utahhastooffer.Wewelcomefamilies,friends,ormixedgroups.Difficultyandchallenge of trails will vary. Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

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9Adult & Kids Pottery Wheel- Monday NightDate: Monday,January9(4-wks)Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Fee: $70/personAge: 9years-AdultLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.Description: This class is designed for the beginner and intermediate pottery student. Beginner students will learn how to center and will make a mug, bowl, plate, and vase. Intermediate students will work on personal projects and learn more advanced techniquessuchas:liddedcontainers,sectionals, and sets. All projects will be trimmed and glazed and ready for use. The classfeeincludesclay,glazes,andfirings.On-going student rates available, please contact instructor. Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Lil’ Rollers Tumbling- JanuaryDate: Monday,January9(4-wks)Time: 9:15-10:00am(3-4years);10:00-10:45am(4-5years)Fee: $20/youthAge: 3-5yearsLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.Description: A basic tumbling class for boys and girls focusing on basic skills, coordination,flexibilityandstrength.Each child is encouraged to reach their own physical potential in a nurturing safe environment. No class will be held on Monday,January16inobservationofMartinLutherKingDay.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Tumbling Level 1 Beginners- JanuaryDate: Monday,January9(10-wks)Time: 4:00-5:00 pm Fee: $80/youthAge: 5-8 years Location: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.Description: Beginning level tumbling class taught on Monday afternoons for children ages 5-8 years old. Each child will work to master cartwheels, handstands, roundoffsandbackwalkovers.NoclassonJanuary16,February20,andMarch13.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Tumbling Level 1 Intermediate- JanuaryDate: Monday,January9(10-wks)Time: 5:00-6:00 pm (Beginner/Int)Fee: $80/youthAge: 9&olderLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.Description: Intermediate level tumbling class taught on Monday afternoons. Athletesages9andupandages5-8yearsoldwhohavetherequiredskillsarewelcome. This class is for athletes that have mastered handstands, cartwheel and round-offsandarelookingtomasterbackhandsprings,round-offbackhandsprings,as well as multiple standing and running back handsprings. Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Youth Mountain Biking - BeginnerDate: Monday,January9(4-wks)Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Fee: $56

*Discounts are available to individuals who qualifyforfreeorreducedpricelunchasoutlined by the Washington School District.Age: 8-17yearsLocation: TBDDescription: Our Beginner Mountain Biking class will get you ready to ride the trails in no time! Our skilled bike instructors help make the challenge of mountainbikingfun!Learnandpracticeshifting, braking, and body positioning that will get you ready for roots, rocks, climbs, and descents. No previous experiencemountainbikingnecessary.Ifyou would like to use your own bike, the instructor will need to perform a thorough check to make sure it is safe to ride on mountain biking trails. This class is for youthages8-17.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Sand Hollow Aquatic Center’s WINTER Learn to Swim Program-Session 1Date: January9-19(Monday thru Thursday-2 wks)Time: 5:00 pm and 5:45 pmFee: $30/youthLocation: SandHollowAquaticCenter,1144N.LavaFlowDriveDescription: Swimlevels1thru3willbeoffered.Register: SandHollowAquaticCenter,1144N.LavaFlowDriveContact: 627-4585

Curiosity Club Date: Tuesday,January10(4-wks)Time: Session1-10:30am;Session2-1:30pmFee: $20/youth Age: 3-6yearsLocation: TonaquintNatureCenter,1851S.DixieDriveDescription: Club members are wanted for a new session of Curiosity Club! Join us for 1-houroffunandlearningeachweekattheTonaquintNatureCenter.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Boy Scout Merit Badge Class- PotteryDate: Tuesday,January10(4-wks)Time: 4:00-6:00 pmFee: $12/person;Plus$10materialfeeAge: 11-18yearsLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E. Description: This class is designed to teach the boys about pottery and clay. Each student will create several works of pottery thatarerequiredfortheirbadge.Eachscoutisrequiredtobringhismeritbadgebook and notebook. The material fee is to be paid to the instruction. Even if you do not belong to a troop or the scout program all boys are welcome to take the class. The class meets from 4-5 pm during weeks 2-4.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Jewelry Making and Lapidary ClassDate: Tuesday,January10(Tuesday & Thursday; 8-wks)Time: Session1:9:00am-Noon;Session2:Noon-3:00pmFee: $50/session plus $25 material feeLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.Description: Come learn the intricacies of silversmitingandlapidarywork!Lapidaryis cutting, polishing and working with stone. Make new friends and new jewelry at the same time.

Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Ceramic Creation Glaze WorkshopDate: Tuesday,January10(3-wks)Time: 6:00-8:00 pmFee: $25/ personLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E. Description: Lectureanddemonstrationonbasicglazingtechniques.Studentswillhavetwobisquewareitemsthattheycanpractice with provided by the class. This workshop is intended for those who want tolearnmoreaboutglazingandfinishingproductsRegister: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Art Museum Heritage Day CelebrationDate: Friday,January13Location: St. George Art Museum47N200E,Time: 5:00-8:00pmFee: FREEDescription: ExhibitOpeningtocelebratethe St. George Art Museum’s 20th Birthday.Contact: 627-4525

Move-It Kids’ RunDate: Saturday,January14Time: 11:00amFee: $10/YouthAge:4-12yearsoldLocation: DixieConventionCenter,1835Convention Center DriveCheck website for updated location and course map @ www.sgcityrec.orgDescription: Distances available: 200Meter,½-mileand1-mileoption.Registration deadline is Friday, January 6 @ 6pm; late registration accepted until Wednesday,January11@Noonwithanadditional$10fee.AllMove-Itfinishersarechip timed and receive a race sweatshirt andfinishermedal.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

35th Annual St. George ½ Marathon & 5K Date: Saturday,January14Time: Check-In:7:30am;RaceStartTime:9:00amFee: ½ Marathon: $60/person; 5K:$30/personLocation: DixieConventionCenter,1835ConventionCenterDriveCheck website for updated location and course map @ www.sgcityrec.orgDescription: Runners will run along the scenic St. George City trail system. Registration deadline is Friday, January 6@ 6pm; late registration accepted untilWednesday,January11@Noonwithanadditional$10fee.Forthe35thAnniversary- all registered runners will receive a sweatshirt!Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.Sat George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.org/racesContact: 627-4560or627-4500

St. George Heritage Day CelebrationDate: Saturday,January14Time: 12:00pm-2:00pmFee: FreeLocation: St. George Social Hall Parlor212N.MainStreetDescription: Come celebrate the City’s 155thbirthdaywithMayorPikeandtheSt.GeorgeCityCouncil.Enjoyrootbeerfloats,cookies and live music!Contact: For more info go to sgcity.org

Sand Hollow Aquatic Center’s Heritage Day Free Swim Date: Saturday,January14Time: Noon- 6:00 pmFee: FREELocation: SandHollowAquaticCenter,1144N.LavaFlowDriveDescription: JointhestaffattheSHACforafunafternoonoffreeswimming.$1rootbeerfloatswillbeavailable.Contact: 627-4585

Art Museum Art ConversationDate: Saturday,January14Time: 1:00pmFee: FREELocation: St. George Art Museum47N200E,Description: Presenting Fine Art of Feline Art by Shu Yamamoto (an art historical adventureContact: 627-4525

Boy Scout Merit Badge Class- Bird Study Date: Tuesday,January17(2-wks)Time: 4:30-6:00pmFee: $12/youthAge: 11-18Location: TonaquintNatureCenter,1851S.DixieDriveDescription: Localscoutscanearncreditfor the Bird Study merit badge while attendingthisclass.Eachscoutisrequiredto bring his merit badge book, notebook and attend the St. George Winter Bird Festival.Pre-registrationisrequiredbySaturday,January19at5pm.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Utah Jazz Fun Shot CompetitionDate: Saturday,January18Time: 6:00 pmFee: FREEAge: 7-16yrsLocation: TBADescription: Come show off you hoop shooting skills in a competition sponsored bytheUtahJazz.Competeforachanceto advance to a regional competition and then the final at Energy Solutions Arena!Register: On-site day of eventContact:627-4500

Red Cliffs Audubon Winter Bird FestivalDate: Thursday-Saturday, January 26-28Time: See daily scheduleFee: $10/person(3-daypass);FamilyPass$15;Children17&Youngerarefree;Location: TonaquintNatureCenter&TonaquintPark,1851S.DixieDriveDescription: Don’tmissthe14thAnnualSt. George Winter Bird Festival. This excitingthree-dayeventoffersanopportunitytoexploreandlearnmoreabout the significant natural areas ofSouthernUtah’sbirdinghotspots.There will be field trips, workshops, presentations (for adults and families). A complete schedule of events and times can be viewed and downloaded at http://stgeorgebirdfest.comContact: 868-8756

Superbowl Adult Softball Tournament D & E Divisions Date: Friday-Saturday,January27-28Fee: $325/teamEarlyRegistration;$350/teamLateRegistration(January16oruntilfull)Location: CanyonsSoftballComplex,2000N.1890W.Description: Adult slow-pitch Men’s and Women’s D/E softball tournament. Tournament format includes 5 game guarantee, double elimination including double elimination dropdown for teams losing the first three games. Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.

On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Boy Scout Merit Badge Class- Sustainability Date: Tuesday,January31(4-wks)Time: 4:30-6:00pmFee: $12/youthAge: 11-18Location: TonaquintNatureCenter,1851S.DixieDriveDescription: Localscoutscanearncredit for the Sustainability merit badge while attending this class. Each scout is requiredtobringhismeritbadgebookandnotebook.Pre-registrationisrequiredbyMonday,January31at5pm.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

FEBRUARY EVENTS

Adult Softball Spring League RegistrationSign-up: Registration is now open for SpringLeagueplay.RegistrationdeadlineisMonday, February 20th. Fee: $400/Double Headers; $285/Single Headers (Early Bird Special until Feb. 6th after will be full price at $425/Double Headers;$310/SingleHeaders)League Info:Gamesstartat6:30pmeachnightwiththeformatof14gameguaranteealong with a double elimination end of league tournament. Location: CanyonsComplex,1890W.2000N.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500

Adult March Madness Softball Tournament (USSSA) Fee: $325/teamEarlyRegistration;$350/teamafterFebruary13th,2017.Location: CanyonsSoftballComplex,2000N.1890W.Description: Men’s D & E Slow Pitch Double elimination, Double elimination dropdown tournament. Tournament will beplayedatLittleValleyComplexandBloomingtonComplex.March3rd&4th,2017.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Youth Soccer RegistrationSign-Up: Registration is now OPEN for girls and boys in K-6th grade. Registration deadlineisMarch17th,2017.Fee: $32/perparticipant(EarlyBirdSpecialuntilMarch6th,2017thenfullpriceof$37/per participant).League Info: GamesbegininMarch21st,2017.Ages7-15willhaveseparateleaguesfor girls and boys. 5&6 yr. olds will play on co-ed teams. Jerseys will be included in the price of registration and will be distributedbycoachesatthefirstgame.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

FUN-damental Soccer RegistrationSign-up: Registration is now OPEN for girls andboysages3-5yearsold.RegistrationdeadlineisMarch22nd,2017.Fee: $25/childDescription: Program begins March 25th, 2017.Thisisafive-weekprograminwhichthe basic skills of soccer will be taught so the kids have a foundation upon which to build.Parentalparticipationisrequired.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.

St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Lake to Lake Team Relay and Ultra RegistrationSign-up: Registration is now open until Friday,February24.LateregistrationisopenuntilWednesday,March1withanadditional $25 late fee.Time: 7:00amFee: $250/5-person team; $145/2-personteam;$75/UltrarunnerLocation: Gunlock ReservoirGunlockStateParkUtahCheck website for updated location and course map www.sgcityrec.orgDescription: Runners will run make their way from Gunlock Reservoir to Sand Hollow Reservoir. Post relay events consistofafullbanquetwithdinnerand an awards ceremony. Race date is Saturday,March4,2017Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

ShamROCK Your Socks Off 10K RegistrationSign-up: Registration is now open until Friday,March10.LateregistrationisopenuntilWednesday,March15withanadditional$10latefee.Noday-ofregistration is available.Time: 9:00amFee: $40/runnerLocation: Ivins City Park, 55 N Main StreetCheck website for updated location and course map www.sgcityrec.orgDescription: Run one of the most beautiful 10KcoursesinSouthernUtah.Thestartline is in Snow Canyon State Park and all runnersarerequiredtoridetheprovidedtransportation. Race date is Saturday, March18,2017.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Youth T-Ball City League RegistrationSign-Up: Registration is now OPEN for boys & girls that are 5 yrs. old! Registration deadlineisApril14th,2017.Fee: $32/child–Earlybirdspecial.AfterApril3rdregularpriceof$37/child.League Info: Games begin week of April 17th,2017.Uniformtopsandhatswillbeincluded in the price of registration and will bedistributedbycoachesatthefirstgame.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Youth Baseball City League RegistrationSign-Up: Registration is now OPEN forboysin6&7yearsold.RegistrationdeadlineisApril14th,2017.Fee: $32/child–Earlybirdspecial.AfterApril3rdregularpriceof$37/child.League Info: Games begin week of April 17th,2017.Uniformtopsandhatswillbeincluded in the price of registration and will bedistributedbycoachesatthefirstgame.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Youth Girls’ Softball City League RegistrationSign-Up: Registration is now OPEN for girls in7-14yrs.old.RegistrationdeadlineisApril14th,2017.Fee: $32/child–Earlybirdspecial.AfterApril3rdregularpriceof$37/child.League Info: Games begin week of April 17th,2017.Uniformtopsandhatswillbe

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1included in the price of registration and will bedistributedbycoachesatthefirstgame.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

FUN-damentals: Crafts for KidsDate: Wednesday,February1(4-wks)Time: 10:30-11:30amFee: $25/couple includes suppliesAge: 2-6 years with a parentLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E. Description: This is a class designed for little hands and parents. Each couple will gettomakeuniqueartproject.Eachclassrequiresparentalparticipation.Classfeeincludes art supplies. Class size is limited so sign-up early. Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

State of the City AddressDate: Wednesday,February1Time: 11:30amFee: Open to the PublicLocation: Gardner CenterDixieStateUniversityDescription: Mayor Pike will address the citizenofSt.George.RSVPforlunchwiththe St. George Chamber of Commerce at stgeorgechamber.com/events. Also broadcasting live on southernutahlive.com or TDS Cable Channel 22Contact: For more information go to sgcity.org

Beginner & Intermediate Pottery Wheel- WednesdaysDate: Wednesday,February1(4-wks)Time: 12:00-2:00pm;4:30-6:30pm;or7:00-9:00pmFee: $70/personAge: 9years-AdultLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.Description: This class is designed for the beginner and intermediate pottery student. Beginner students will learn how to center and will make a mug, bowl, plate, and vase. Intermediate students will work on personal projects and learn more advanced techniquessuchas:liddedcontainers,sectionals, and sets. All projects will be trimmed and glazed and ready for use. The classfeeincludesclay,glazes,andfirings.On-going student rates available, please contact instructor. Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Youth Bouldering - BeginnerDate: Thursday, February 2 (4-wks)Time: 4:00-5:30p.m.Fee: $38*Discounts are available to individuals who qualifyforfreeorreducedpricelunchasoutlined by the Washington School District.Age:8-17yearsLocation: Pioneer Park, Red Hills ParkwayDescription: Our youth bouldering programwillintroduceyouthages8-17toallthebasictechniquesofbouldering.Wewill accept all levels of climbers. Youth will be given instruction in a small group setting to challenge and improve their skills.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Youth Bouldering - IntermediateDate: Friday,February3(T&F4-wks)Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.Fee: $56/youth*Discounts are available to individuals who qualifyforfreeorreducedpricelunchas

outlined by the Washington School District.Age: 8-17yearsLocation: Pioneer Park, Red Hills ParkwayDescription: Our youth bouldering programwillintroduceyouthages8-17toallthebasictechniquesofbouldering.Wewill accept all levels of climbers. Youth will be given instruction in a small group setting to challenge and improve their skills.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Bike Stock Event Date: Saturday, February 4Time: 8:30amFee: $10/youth;$20/youthday-ofAge: 12&UnderLocation: Mathis Park, 1820WestMathisParkDescription: This new family bike oriented event will feature the Move-It kids Criterium, the Family Fun Bike ride and a music festival all in one! The kids criterium will be raced by age, bike type and gender. All kids receive awards,t-shirtsandfinishlinerefreshments.Pre-registrations will be accepted until Wednesday,February1.Day-ofregistrationwill be accepted at the event.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Youth Mountain Biking - IntermediateDate: Saturday, February 4 (4-wks) Time: 10:00a.m.–1:00p.m.Fee: $75*Discounts are available to individuals who qualifyforfreeorreducedpricelunchasoutlined by the Washington School District.Age: 8-17yearsLocation: TBDDescription: Our Beginner Mountain Biking class will get you ready to ride the trails in no time! Our skilled bike instructors help make the challenge of mountain biking fun! Learnandpracticeshifting,braking,andbody positioning that will get you ready for roots, rocks, climbs, and descents. Nopreviousexperiencemountainbikingnecessary. If you would like to use your own bike, the instructor will need to perform a thorough check to make sure it is safe to ride on mountain biking trails. This classisforyouthages8-17.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Group HikesDate: Saturday, February 4 (4-wks) Time: 3:00-5:00p.m.Fee: Adults:$20Youth:$10Location: TBDDescription: Our guides will take you on some of the most beautiful trails Southern Utahhastooffer.Wewelcomefamilies,friends,ormixedgroups.Difficultyandchallenge of trails will vary. Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Youth Mountain Biking - BeginnerDate: Monday, February 6 (4-wks)Time: 4:00-6:00 pmFee: $56*Discounts are available to individuals who qualifyforfreeorreducedpricelunchasoutlined by the Washington School District.Age:8-17yearsLocation: TBDDescription: Our Beginner Mountain Biking class will get you ready to ride the trails in no time! Our skilled bike instructors help make the challenge of mountain biking fun! Learnandpracticeshifting,braking,andbody positioning that will get you ready for roots, rocks, climbs, and descents. Nopreviousexperiencemountainbiking

necessary. If you would like to use your own bike, the instructor will need to perform a thorough check to make sure it is safe to ride on mountain biking trails. This classisforyouthages8-17.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Sand Hollow Aquatic Center’s WINTER Learn to Swim Program-Session 2Date: February6-16(Monday thru Thursday-2 wks)Time: 5:00 pm and 5:45 pmFee:$30/youthLocation: SandHollowAquaticCenter,1144N.LavaFlowDriveDescription: Swimlevels1thru3willbeoffered.Register: SandHollowAquaticCenter,1144N.LavaFlowDriveContact: 627-4585

Beginner & Intermediate Pottery Wheel- MondayDate: Monday, February 6 (4-wks)Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Fee: $70/personAge: 9years-AdultLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.Description: This class is designed for the beginner and intermediate pottery student. Beginner students will learn how to center and will make a mug, bowl, plate, and vase. Intermediate students will work on personal projects and learn more advanced techniquessuchas:liddedcontainers,sectionals, and sets. All projects will be trimmed and glazed and ready for use. The classfeeincludesclay,glazes,andfirings.On-going student rates available, please contact instructor. Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Dixie Transportation ExpoDate: Tuesday,February7Time: 10:00a.m.–6:00pmFee: FREE AdmissionLocation: DixieCenter1835S.ConventionCenterDr.Description: The2017TransportationExpooffersauniqueopportunityforpeopleto gain a first-hand understanding of a variety of transit, road, intersection/traffic light improvements, and bike programs and projects.Contact: For more information go to sgcity.org

Supermarket Science Date: Tuesday,February7(4-wks)Time: 4:30-5:30pmFee: $30/youthAge: 6years&UpLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E. Description: Come learn about awesome science projects that you can do at home! Slime,Volcano’s,mold,electricityandothermindexpandingexperimentswillbetaught!Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Ceramic Creations- Native American Coil Pots Date: Tuesday,February7(4-wks)Time: 6:00-7:30pmFee: $40Age: 13years&UpLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E. Description: Adult students will learn the history of the native American coil pot method through hands on practice. Students will create a bowl or vase in

the traditional style. Finished projects will be glazed and f ired. Space is l imited sign up early.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

An Evening of Art Songs- “Love Letters”Date:Saturday,February11Time: 7:00pm Fee: $10Location: St. George Opera Co.212NMainSt.Contact:627-4525

Curiosity ClubDate: Tuesday,February14(4-wks)Time: Session3-10:30am;Session4-1:30pmFee: $20/youth Age: 3-6yearsLocation: TonaquintNatureCenter,1851S.DixieDriveDescription: Club members are wanted for a new session of Curiosity Club! Join us for 1-houroffunandlearningeachweekattheTonaquintNatureCenter.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Art Museum Art ConversationDate: Thursday,February16Time: 7:00pmFee: FREELocation: St. George Art Museum47N200E,Contact: 627-4525

Golf Demo DayDate: Friday,February17Time: 1:00pm-4:00pmFee: FreeLocation: Southgate Golf ClubDriving RangeDescription: Come try the new club lines from the top golf club manufacturers.

Women’s Indoor Volleyball Tournament Date: Friday-Saturday,February17-18Time: 5:00-11:00pmFriday;9:00am-6:00pmSaturdayFee: $175/teamLocation: TBA Description: 6v6 women teams will volley for the top place throughout Friday evening and conclude play on Saturday. The tournament format is pool play and with a double elimination. Five match guarantee. Registration deadline is Monday, February 13oruntilfull.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4560

Road Rage DuathlonDate: Saturday, February 25Time: 9:00amFee: $40/person Location: LavaRidgeIntermediateSchool,2425 Rachel Drive, Santa ClaraDescription: Join us for this event that will feature both Sprint and Olympic bike and run distances. Pre-registration will be accepteduntilFriday,February17.Lateregistration is open until Wednesday, February22withanadditional$10latefee.NO day-of registration is allowed.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org/racesContact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Lil’ Rollers Tumbling- FebruaryDate: Monday,February27(4-wks)Time: 9:15-10:00am(3-4years);10:00-10:45am(4-5years)Fee: $20/youthAge: 3-5years

Location: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.Description: A basic tumbling class for boys and girls focusing on basic skills, coordination,flexibilityandstrength.Each child is encouraged to reach their own physical potential in a nurturing safe environment. A 4 year old must have taken the3-4year.oldclasspriorofregisteringforthe4-5yearoldclass.NOexceptionsRegister: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

MARCH EVENTS

SHAC Beginner, Sprint, Team Relay & Move-It Kids’ Triathlon RegistrationSign-up: Pre-register is now open and will beaccepteduntilFriday,March31.Lateregistration accepted until Wednesday, April5witha$10latefeeoruntilfull.Time: 9:00am(Sprint/TeamRelay),11:00pm(Beginner),1:00(Move-ItKids)Fee: $40-Beginner/Sprint; $65-TeamRelay;$15-Move-ItKidsLocation: SandHollowAquaticCenter,1144NLavaFlowDriveDescription: Beginner: 200 yard swim, 5-milebike,1.5milerun.Sprint/Team:400yardswim,10-milebike,5Krun.Kids’Beginner:50yardswim,1-milebike,½milerun.Kids’Sprint:100yardswim,2-milebike,3/4milerun.Triathlonstartsandendsat the SHAC. The Triathlon will be held Saturday, April 8.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org/racesContact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Adult Spring Futsal League Registration Sign-Up: Registration is now OPEN for AdultFutsalLeagueplay.RegistrationdeadlineisMarch16th,2017oruntilfull!Fee: $185/teamLocation: TBA League Info: Games will be played on ThursdayeveningsstartingMarch23rd,2017at6:00pm.Theleagueformatis8games plus single elimination tournament for the A & B leagues.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Adult Men’s/Women’s/Co-Ed Outdoor Volleyball League RegistrationSign-Up: Registration is now OPEN forAdultOutdoor4x4Leagueplay.RegistrationdeadlineisApril13th,2017oruntil full!Fee: $90/teamLocation: TBA League Info: Games will be played on ThursdayeveningsstartingApril20th,2017Gamesstartat5:30pmeachnight.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

FUN-damental Soccer RegistrationSign-up: Registration is now OPEN for girls andboysages3-5yearsold.RegistrationdeadlineisMarch22nd,2017.Fee: $25/childDescription: Program begins March 25th, 2017.Thisisafive-weekprograminwhichthe basic skills of soccer will be taught so the kids have a foundation upon which to build.Parentalparticipationisrequired.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Youth T-Ball City League RegistrationSign-Up: Registration is now OPEN for boys & girls that are 5 yrs. Old! Registration deadlineisApril14th,2017.Fee: $32/child–Earlybirdspecial.AfterApril3rdregularpriceof$37/child.League Info: Games begin week of April 17th,2017.Uniformtopsandhatswillbeincluded in the price of registration and will bedistributedbycoachesatthefirstgame.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Youth Baseball City League RegistrationSign-Up: Registration is now OPEN for boysin6&7yearsold.RegistrationdeadlineisApril14th,2017.Fee: $32/child–Earlybirdspecial.AfterApril3rdregularpriceof$37/child.League Info: Games begin week of April 17th,2017.Uniformtopsandhatswillbeincluded in the price of registration and will bedistributedbycoachesatthefirstgame.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Youth Girls’ Softball City League RegistrationSign-Up: Registration is now OPEN for girls in7-14yrs.old.RegistrationdeadlineisApril14th,2017.Fee: $32/child–Earlybirdspecial.AfterApril3rdregularpriceof$37/child.League Info: Games begin week of April 17th,2017.Uniformtopsandhatswillbeincluded in the price of registration and will bedistributedbycoachesatthefirstgame.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

FUN-damentals- Clay SessionDate: Wednesday,March1(4-wks)Time: 10:30-11:30amFee: $25/couple includes suppliesAge: 2-6 years with a parentLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E. Description: This is a class designed for preschoolersandaparenttoexperiencetogether. Class fee includes all needed supplies. Participants will make a pinch pot, coilpot,slabitemsandauniqueanimal!Class size is limited so sign-up early. No classonTuesday,March14Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Beginner & Intermediate Pottery Wheel- WednesdaysDate: Wednesday,March1(4-wks)Time: 12:00-2:00pm;4:30-6:30pm;or7:00-9:00pmFee: $70/personAge: 9years-AdultLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.Description: This class is designed for the beginner and intermediate pottery student. Beginner students will learn how to center and will make a mug, bowl, plate, and vase. Intermediate students will work on personal projects and learn more advanced techniquessuchas:liddedcontainers,sectionals, and sets. All projects will be trimmed and glazed and ready for use. The classfeeincludesclay,glazes,andfirings.On-going student rates available, please contact instructor. Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Mayor and City CouncilJon Pike .................................................................................................................................. jon.pike@sgcity.orgJoe Bowcutt .............................................................................................................. joe.bowcutt@sgcity.orgJimmie Hughes ............................................................................................... jimmie.hughes@sgcity.orgMichele Randall ............................................................................................michele.randall@sgcity.orgBette Arial ........................................................................................................................bette.arial@sgcity.orgEd Baca .................................................................................................................................. ed.baca@sgcity.org

City ManagerGary S. Esplin .............................................................................................................. gary.esplin@sgcity.org

City ServicesAdministration .......................................................................................................................................... 627-4000Airport ............................................................................................................................................................. 627-4080Animal Shelter ...........................................................................................................................................627-4350Building .......................................................................................................................................................... 627-4100BusinessLicenses .................................................................................................................................. 627-4740CityPool(700So.) ...................................................................................................................................627-4584Community Arts ....................................................................................................................................... 627-4525Community Development ..............................................................................................................627-4206Engineering .................................................................................................................................................627-4050Fire ......................................................................................................................................................................627-4150LeisureServices .......................................................................................................................................627-4500Parks .................................................................................................................................................................627-4530Police .................................................................................................................................................................627-4301Public Information ..................................................................................................................................627-4005Public Works ...............................................................................................................................................627-4050Recorder ........................................................................................................................................................627-4003Recreation Center/ Programs .......................................................................................................627-4560SandHollowAquaticCenter ..........................................................................................................627-4585Streets .............................................................................................................................................................627-4020Suntran ............................................................................................................................................................673-8726Utilities ............................................................................................................................................................627-4700Water/Energy Emergencies ..........................................................................................................627-4835Water/Energy Conservation ..........................................................................................................627-4848

For emergencies please call 911

City CouncilRegularlyscheduledcitycouncilmeetingsareheldonthefirstandthirdThursdayseachmonthstartingat4:00pmattheCityOfficeBuilding(175East200North) unless otherwise noticed. Work meeting sessions are held on the second, fourthandfifthThursdaysatthesamelocation.

Planning CommissionRegularly scheduled planning commission meetings are held on the second and fourthTuesdayseachmonthstartingat5:00pmattheCityOfficeBuildingunlessotherwise noticed.

For more information on city services, contact information, and events please visit the city website at www.sgcity.org.

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3CONTACT INFORMATIONSoup N’ Bowl Fundraiser

Date: Friday,March3Time: 11:00am-1:00pmLocation: St. George Art Museum47N200E,Contact: 627-4525

Lake to Lake Team Relay and UltraDate: Saturday, March 4Sign-up: Registration is now open until Friday,February24.LateregistrationisopenuntilWednesday,March1withanadditional $25 late fee.Time: 7:00amFee: $250/5-person team;$145/2-personteam;$75/UltrarunnerLocation: Gunlock Reservoir/GunlockStateParkUtahCheck website for updated location and course map www.sgcityrec.orgDescription: Runners will run make their way from Gunlock Reservoir to Sand Hollow Reservoir. Post relay events consist ofbanquetandawardsceremony.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org/racesContact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Youth Mountain Biking - IntermediateDate: Saturday, March 4 (4-wks) Time: 10:00a.m.–1:00p.m.Fee: $75*Discounts are available to individuals who qualifyforfreeorreducedpricelunchasoutlined by the Washington School District.Age:8-17yearsLocation: TBDDescription: Our Beginner Mountain Biking class will get you ready to ride the trails in no time! Our skilled bike instructors help make the challenge of mountain biking fun! Learnandpracticeshifting,braking,andbody positioning that will get you ready for roots, rocks, climbs, and descents. Nopreviousexperiencemountainbikingnecessary. If you would like to use your own bike, the instructor will need to perform a thorough check to make sure it is safe to ride on mountain biking trails. This classisforyouthages8-17.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Group HikesDate: Saturday, March 4 (4-wks) Time: 3:00-5:00p.m.Fee: Adults:$20Youth:$10Location: TBDDescription: Our guides will take you on some of the most beautiful trails Southern Utahhastooffer.Wewelcomefamilies,friends,ormixedgroups.Difficultyandchallenge of trails will vary. Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Youth Mountain Biking - BeginnerDate: Monday, March 6 (4-wks)Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Fee: $56*Discounts are available to individuals who qualifyforfreeorreducedpricelunchasoutlined by the Washington School District.Age:8-17yearsLocation: TBDDescription: Our Beginner Mountain Biking class will get you ready to ride the trails in no time! Our skilled bike instructors help make the challenge of mountain biking fun! Learnandpracticeshifting,braking,andbody positioning that will get you ready for roots, rocks, climbs, and descents. Nopreviousexperiencemountainbikingnecessary. If you would like to use your own bike, the instructor will need to perform a thorough check to make sure it is safe to ride on mountain biking trails. This classisforyouthages8-17.

Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Boy Scout Merit Badge Class- Art Date: Tuesday,March7(3-wks)Time: 4:30-5:30pmFee: $12/scoutPLUS$3MaterialFeeAge: 11-18yearsLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E. Description: This class is designed to teachtheboysandartanddifferenttypesof mediums. Each student will create severalworkofartthatarerequiredfortheirbadge.Eachscoutisrequiredtobringhis merit badge book and notebook. No classonTuesday,March14Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Ceramic Creations: Bird House & Wind Chime DesignDate:Tuesday,March7(3-wks)Time: 6:00-7:30pmFee: $40Age: 13&OlderLocation: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E. Description: Participants will build ceramic bird houses and wind chimes of their own design. Finished products will be glazed and ready to display at home! Materials are included in the class fee, space is limited so signupearly!NoclassonTuesday,March14Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Youth Bouldering - IntermediateDate: Tuesday,March7andFriday,March10(4-wks)Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.Fee: $56/youth*Discounts are available to individuals who qualifyforfreeorreducedpricelunchasoutlined by the Washington School District.Age: 8-17yearsLocation: Pioneer Park, Red Hills ParkwayDescription: Our youth bouldering programwillintroduceyouthages8-17toallthebasictechniquesofbouldering.Wewill accept all levels of climbers. Youth will be given instruction in a small group setting to challenge and improve their skills.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

Youth Bouldering - BeginnerDate: Thursday,March9(4-wks)Time: 4:00-5:30p.m.Fee: $38*Discounts are available to individuals who qualifyforfreeorreducedpricelunchasoutlined by the Washington School District.Age: 8-17yearsLocation: Pioneer Park, Red Hills ParkwayDescription: Our youth bouldering programwillintroduceyouthages8-17toallthebasictechniquesofbouldering.Wewill accept all levels of climbers. Youth will be given instruction in a small group setting to challenge and improve their skills.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 EOnline at: www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560

26th Annual March Elite Warm-Up Softball TournamentDate: Friday-Saturday,March10-11Fee: $320/Varsityteam;$270/JVteamLocation: CanyonsComplex,1890W.2000N.Description: Girls’fastpitchclassificationofplayforhighschool3A,4A&5Adivisions. Registration deadline is

Wednesday,January4,2017oruntilfull.Games begin on Friday afternoon.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

Lil Detective Camp for KidsDate: Monday-Wednesday,March13-15Time: Session1-9:00am;Session2-1:00pmFee: $35/youthAge:Session1:2nd-3rdgrade;Session 2: 4th-5th gradeLocation: TonaquintNatureCenter,1851S.DixieDriveDescription: This3-daycampwillkeep kids busy over Spring Break by teaching them how to solve mock crimes and learning about the world of crime solving. Fee includes all camp materials. RegistrationdeadlineisFriday,March10Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Art Museum Art ConversationDate: Thursday,March16Time: 7:00pmFee: FREELocation: St. George Art Museum47N200E,Contact: 627-4525

26th Annual March Warm-Up Classic Softball Tournament- 2A & 3ADate: Friday-Saturday,March17-18Fee: $320/Varsityteam;$270/JVTeamLocation: CanyonsComplex,1890W.2000N.Description: Girls’fastpitchclassificationofplayforhighschool2A&3Adivisions.Registration deadline is Wednesday, January11thoruntilfull.GamesbeginonFriday afternoon.Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line @ www.sgcityrec.orgContact: 627-4560or627-4500

ShamROCK Your Socks Off 10K Date: Saturday,March18Sign-up: Registration is now open until Friday,March10.LateregistrationisopenuntilWednesday,March15withanadditional$10latefee.Noday-ofregistration is available.Time: 9:00amFee: $40/runnerLocation: Ivins City Park, 55 N Main StreetCheck website for updated location and course map www.sgcityrec.orgDescription: Run one of the most beautiful 10KcoursesinSouthernUtah.Thestartline is in Snow Canyon State Park and all runnersarerequiredtoridetheprovidedtransportation. Register: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 E.St. George Commons Building, 220 N. 200 E.On-line www.sgcityrec.org Contact: 627-4500&/or627-4560

Sand Hollow Aquatic Center’s WINTER Learn to Swim Program-Session 3Date: March20-30(Monday thru Thursday-2 wks)Time: 5:00 pm and 5:45 pmFee: $30/youthLocation: SandHollowAquaticCenter,1144N.LavaFlowDriveDescription: Swimlevels1thru3willbeoffered.Register: SandHollowAquaticCenter,1144N.LavaFlowDriveContact: 627-4585

St. George City Golf

LOYALTY REWARDS PROGRAM

Annual Membership Fee:

$30 Single$50 Couples

*Valid for 1 year from date of purchase.

Loyalty Program:• Reduced green fees at all St. George

City Golf Courses. Discount varies from weekday to weekend and also

time of year. • 5% discount on all merchandise

in St. George City golf shops.

Rewards Program:Receive a free round of golf for

every 20 rounds played.

*Replaces City Cache Card