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Hey St. George, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: I-15 underpass plan returns, Basalt named best restaurant of 2026, and Electric Film Series: Gaslight (1944) + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Highlighting hometown service pros: St. George-based Element Plumbing, Heating & Air has launched a podcast and community connecting Southern Utah residents with trusted local businesses, tapping the HUB Network of Southern Utah for recommendations — get all the details.

Two crossings, safer school access: Despite a cut to $87.6 million in federal funding in July, St. George’s I-15 underpass plan is back. UDOT says construction could begin this fall if new funding comes together — see what’s planned next.

Inside Utah’s dining awards: Salt Lake Magazine named Basalt at Black Desert Resort Best Restaurant of 2026, praising red rock views, an extensive wine program, and warm, thoughtful food just outside St. George — browse the full awards list.

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.

Highlights this week:

• Experience a meditative small-group sound bath
• Keep play lawns green and durable
• Shop local at Roam Wild Market

🫶 We got your back

Build-it-your-way bites: Tom’s Deli has been a St. George staple since 1978, serving fresh-cut meats, classic deli vibes, and a self-serve condiments bar so you can tweak every bite. When lunch indecision hits, this low-stress move pays off… your future self will thank you.

Red rock reset: When the week gets loud, Pioneer Park delivers a fast reset with easy slickrock scrambles, hidden nooks, and wide-open views that push errands out of mind. Pack a simple picnic, spread out under the red rock, and call it quality time right in St. George.

RCs, kits, LEGO: RC trucks for backyard laps, model kits, paints, kites, plush, and piles of LEGO live at HobbyTown St. George, the neighborhood fix when the kids need a project and you need quiet. Starting something together becomes quality time, with tinkering doing the talking.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🥾 The Founder’s Hike @ Red Cliffs Desert Reserve-Grapevine Trailhead (Washington) | Tuesday (3/10) at 7:30 AM – Set the alarm and meet us at Grapevine Trailhead for a founder-friendly morning hike at 7:30 a.m. No pitch decks, just easy trails, real conversation, and a little sweat before the desert turns into a toaster. Entrepreneurs, side-hustlers, spouses, and the startup-curious welcome.

🥁 Redemption Rhythms @ Redemption Lutheran Church | Wednesday (3/11) at 9:00 AM – Wednesday mornings on Bluff Street at Redemption Lutheran mean 30 minutes of kiddo wiggles with learning baked in. A licensed educator leads a free music and movement class for ages 0-5 and a caregiver, siblings welcome. It is upstairs, which counts as cardio, so register.

🏛 State of the City Address @ Heritage Hall (Washington) | Tuesday (3/17) at 11:30 AM – Take a break from the grind and snag a free lunch, courtesy of Cache Valley Bank, at Pavilion at Veterans Park. Work the room, then stroll to Heritage Hall for the State of the City, where the gossip gets official, and the coffee stays respectable.

🎬 Electric Film Series: Gaslight (1944) @ The Electric Theater | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:00 PM – Ever wondered where the term gaslighting comes from? Catch the 1944 classic Gaslight free at the Electric Theater, with Ingrid Bergman in Oscar-winning form, a guest intro and post-film discussion, optional Riggatti’s to nibble, and donations appreciated for next season’s series.

🎻 Utah Old Time Fiddlers @ McQuarrie Memorial Pioneer Museum | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Downstairs at McQuarrie, the Utah Old Time Fiddlers with Lin Brown turn Utah history into toe-tapping stories and fiddle tunes. Think front-porch vibes, not arena rock, just bows, rosin, and tales your grandparents swore by. Free, local, no screens, just strings.

🌎 Cultural Fair @ St. George Academy (Washington) | Thursday (3/26) at 6:00 PM – St. George Academy is hosting a free cultural fair, a little like a trip around the world without airport lines. Expect an art showcase, local vendors, cultural performances, an open mic, and student presentations. RSVP if you’re the planning type, or just swing by.

🐣 Spring Easter Concert @ St. George Tabernacle | Friday (3/27) at 7:00 PM – St. George Opera is ushering in the season with a Spring Easter Concert, a free community showcase of glorious voices, classic hymns, and feel-good arias. Trade yard work for goosebumps, bring the family, and let the high notes do the heavy lifting.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 St. George report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 73°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 1%

Sunny, with a high near 73. South southwest wind 1 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear. Low around 47, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. Northwest wind 1 to 10 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 2 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North northeast wind 1 to 5 mph.

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