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It’s Friday, St. George! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Switchpoint’s new family-only emergency center, John Wayne and Gary Cooper memories, and Dustin Lynch + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
New lifeline for families: Switchpoint in St. George opened a family unit in February, growing from five to sixteen rooms and creating the first family-only emergency center, allowing expansion for single men and women — read the full story.
Star-studded tales from canyon country: A feature revisits southern Utah’s Hollywood heyday, from John Wayne to Gary Cooper, with memories of a benefit baseball game and more than 100 movies filmed in St. George — read the full story.
Hometown flavors eye expansion: Published February 15, a feature highlights St. George staples like Sakura, Cafe Rio, Swig, Angelica’s, Durangos, and Bishop’s that the author says could become franchise hits across Utah and beyond — see which spots could franchise.
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.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Clay day, anyone? The Tilted Kiln is an easygoing spot to get creative: try the wheel, glaze a pre-made piece, or grab clay, glazes, and tools for home projects. It’s the place that flips “I’m not artsy” into “wait, this actually looks good.”
Backyard upgrade, anyone?: Johnson Sunrooms designs and builds custom composite or wood decks in St. George, guiding you from ideas to details so the space fits your life. If your patio feels a little blah, consider this a gentle hint… an outdoor upgrade you can enjoy in every season.
Fresh fish, zero fuss: When you need a quick, feel-good lunch, Hawaiian Poke Bowl serves customizable poke bowls with an easy Aloha vibe, perfect midweek fuel. Expect a simple menu, bright, clean flavors, and seafood that tastes cared for. Fresh, fast, and satisfying without the fuss.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🖌 Beary Brews Paint Night @ Perks! Coffee, Espresso, & Smoothies | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Whether your art tops out at margin doodles or you’ve got a gallery wall, Perks is hosting a beary good paint night with a side of silent auction. Sip a brew, coffee or otherwise, channel your inner Bob Ross, and help the Wildlife Restoration Foundation.
🤠 Bar None Wranglers @ St. George Tabernacle | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Dust off your boots, warm up your vocal cords, and join the Bar None Wranglers for a sing-along of cowboy favorites and golden oldies. Equal parts campfire nostalgia and jukebox joy, perfect for folks who still know every word, and proudly sing them.
✨ Energy Healing Conference @ Dixie Convention Center | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Think your back can survive one more yard project, or should we let someone wave crystals at it? At the Dixie Convention Center, this wellness fest packs classes, vendors, breathwork, and Reiki, plus a networking room for kindred spirits, curious neighbors, and cheerful skeptics.
🔮 Tarot for Beginners Part 1: Major Arcana @ Desert Sage Witchcraft | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – This beginner-friendly tarot class dives into the Major Arcana, teaching simple, intuition-first ways to spot symbolism and read your own way. No crystal ball required, just a Rider-Waite deck, curiosity, and $33. Consider it therapy with better artwork.
📚 Bookish Market @ The Orange Peel (Santa Clara) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Book lovers and casual page-flippers, head to The Orange Peel for a spring market with a book truck, a local author, a bookmark bar, and blind-date books. Sip something good, snag Kindle accessories and cute finds, then call it spring cleaning for your TBR.
🌀 Give It A Whirl @ The Tilted Kiln – Pottery Studio | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Whether your last art class was finger paint, or you just want a zen reset, this two-hour, one-time pottery wheel class teaches the very basics. Expect wobbly bowls, accidental art, and clay in fun places. Low stakes, high satisfaction, local bragging rights included.
☘ 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.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 St. George report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 83°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 1 to 9 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 86°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 1 to 7 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
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