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Hello St. George! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A rare owl sighting, 1860s medical artifacts, and a LEGO grand opening + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Field notes from photographers: Southern Utah birders have been gathering to spot a rarely seen northern pygmy owl, 6 to 7 inches tall, as DWR notes it is uncommon here and visible in winter — read the full story.
Southern Utah expansion roundup: New businesses are arriving in St. George. Hobby Lobby is open, with Christensen’s and Bath and Body Works on the way, plus a Fiesta Fun expansion and other projects ahead — check out the full lineup.
Hidden healthcare relics revealed: St. George Regional Hospital now displays 1860s medical artifacts found in a garage, including a walrus hide doctor’s bag, a Civil War era wheelchair, and a 1930s nurse’s uniform — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Your pie this week: Since 1991, Croshaw’s Gourmet Pies has been St. George’s standby for flaky crusts, rotating fruit and cream flavors, and handy mini pies when you want a small win. Perfect for dessert or a midweek morale boost. Your future self will nod approvingly.
Freshen up your week: When birthdays sneak up or your table feels too “functional,” The Flower Market delivers thoughtful arrangements with same-day service across town. Add color, say thanks, or treat yourself… a simple lift for Monday and beyond.
Chalk up your week: If your fingers crave a project and your brain a reset, Contact Climbing Gym stacks mellow circuits with punchy problems and a hangout vibe that lingers. Expect chalky smiles, long beta chats, and steady stoke that rises with every move.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎮 Pokemon Trade Night! @ Level Up Lounge | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:30 PM – Think your old binder still has some trade-worthy heat? Bring your binders, your doubles, and your best poker face to Pokemon Trade Night, swap cards with fellow collectors, and finally upgrade that childhood Bulbasaur. Low drama, high nostalgia, and maybe a shiny score.
🎨 Spring Break LEGO Art @ Red Mountain Bricks | Thursday (3/12) at 10:30 AM – Trade screen time for brick time at a LEGO art workshop with a credentialed art teacher, where you’ll build mosaic mini-masterpieces, make LEGO rubbings, and craft frames. Your fridge gallery is about to look accomplished. For ages 6 and up, grownups welcome, space is limited.
☘ Shamrock Junction @ Thunder Junction All Abilities Park | Saturday (3/14) at 5:30 PM – Break out your best green and swing by Shamrock Junction for a kid-approved St. Paddy’s evening of games, treats, and a little stage magic. It’s festive, affordable at $8 a head, and over by bedtime, so you still get your quiet couch time.
🚗 Goin the Distance Car Show @ Digby’s Market | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Dust off the lawn chair, the season’s first car show is rolling into Digby’s at Snow Canyon, with JC Hackett keeping the vibes light. Chrome, chow, and conversation, all for a fundraiser helping local kids reach SLC specialists. Quality time, zero burnout.
🎣 Fishing Derby @ Tawa Ponds | Saturday (3/28) at 8:00 AM – Grab the kids, a cooler, and your patient voice, then head to Upper Tawa Ponds for the annual fishing derby. It’s free, poles and bait are provided for the under-12 set, and you might swap morning cartoons for fresh-caught bragging rights.
🎉 Grand Opening Celebration @ Bricks & Minifigs St. George | Saturday (3/28) at 10:00 AM – Bricks & Minifigs is throwing a LEGO blowout with thousands in giveaways, food trucks, face painting, superhero cameos, and pleasantly controlled chaos. They are already soft open, so sneak a peek now, then return for the big shindig with kids, grandkids, and your inner eight-year-old.
🐣 Easter Egg Hunt @ Vernon Worthen Park | Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 AM – Kiwanis is filling Vernon Worthen Park with pastel treasure for their Easter Egg Hunt, which is basically sprint practice for the kids and social hour for the rest of us. Bring a basket, a camera, and your patient voice. Blink, and the eggs are gone.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 St. George report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 77°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North northeast wind 1 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 2 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 50.
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