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Lil’ Detective Camp Registration Is Now Open- St. George, UT
Are you looking for something to keep your child busy during Spring Break? If yes- the St. George Leisure Services is excited to offer its Lil’ Detective Camp for kids during Spring Break. This youth day camp was awarded the Utah Recreation and Parks Association’s 2006 Outstanding Program of the Year and is open for kids in 2nd-5th grade.
The camp will run from March 12-14 at the Tonaquint Nature Center. Your little sleuth will be solving all new crimes and mysteries such as Mystery at the Mall, the Coaster Caper and Up in Smoke arson case. The sleuths will learn arson crime fighting tips from the St. George Fire Department. The 3-day camp is only $35 per detective. The registration deadline is Thursday, March 8th at 6pm. Space is limited per session.
Session 1: 9:00am- Noon 2nd & 3rd Graders
Session 2: 1:00pm- 4:00pm 4th & 5th Graders
To register stop by the St. George Recreation Center, 400 East 285 South, or visit www.sgcityrec.org. For more information call 627-4560.
Forever Fit: Keeping Adults Active
The St. George Recreation Division is on a mission to encourage area adults to increase their number of years of a healthy life. Exercise, a healthy diet and good mental health are three of many other elements to obtain a more "healthy" life. At the St. George Recreation Center, there is an exercise program just for older adults looking to maintain or obtaining a healthy life called Forever Fit.
The wonderful program will take attendees through a simple, yet efficient, workout to help keep their bodies in shape. Our certified instructors will teach attendees how to increase muscle strength, flexibility and daily functional skills by taking simple exercise tools to create a safe workout that can be done at home.
The Recreation Center Manager, Kirt Guerisoli, says "The whole concept behind Forever Fit is to provide a new and healthy opportunity for the older adult population in Washington County to be engaged in an active lifestyle." He encourages people to bring a friend or come in and meet new people that want to make exercise a fun part of their life.
Forever Fit is offered on-going at the St. George Recreation Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am. It is $2.00 per visit, however passes do apply. For more information please call 627-4560. Stop by and give it a try, your body will thank you for it.
St. George Wins Bid to Host 2013 World Horseshoe Tournament
National Horseshoe Pitchers Association delegates on July 31 chose St. George, Utah, for the site of the 2013 World Horseshoe Tournament. Delegates voted between St. George and other finalist city York, Penn., with the winner announced during the 2011 World Horseshoe Tournament in Monroe, La.
The yearly event draws an estimated crowd of the best 1,200–1,500 competitive pitchers from around the world. Athletes qualify for the world tournament by competing in four NHPA-sanctioned tournaments during the year.
“Delegates are excited to visit St. George as a first-time destination for this tournament,” said Stuart Sipma, president of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association. “For many, this is a family vacation and Zion National Park caught their attention.”
This year’s champion was Brian Simmons from Vermont in a neck-and-neck rivalry against Francis Allen from Ohio. Simmons boasts an overall ringer percentage of 87% and Allen 90%.
“We are thrilled to welcome the best pitchers in the world to St. George,” said Kevin Lewis, Director of Sports Marketing with the St. George Convention and Tourism Office. “This event will showcase our town as a recognized sports destination and generate $3-$4 million during our typically slower summer season.”
The 2013 World Horseshoe Tournament will be held July 22–August 3, 2013, at the Dixie Convention Center. In 2012, the world tournament will be held in Knoxville, Tenn.
Now Open
Town Square – 50 South Main St. George
Mon - Thu 11 am to 8 pm – Fri and Sat 11 am to 9 pm
Adults $1 – Children $.50 – Children under 42 inches free with an adult
Sixth Annual Wildflower Festival Blooms at Cedar Breaks