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TODAY, MARCH 16
ADULT ARTS AND CRAFTS: Let creativity shine to create a cute craft or inspiring art piece from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium. Ages 18 and up. No fee. Registration is required by calling, 434-799-5195.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
FAMILY GAME NIGHTS: Relax with family and come out for a fun night of board games, sports and outdoor games at Coates Recreation Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 18
CARS & COFFEE: Old Dominion Classic Sports Car Club will hold Cars & Coffee from 9 to 11 a.m. at Crema & Vine, 1009 Main St. For more information, call 434-548-9862.
JAPANESE CULTURAL EVENT: George Washington High School Japanese class and club will host the third annual Japan Day free event in the GW auditorium from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be Kendo, Taiko Drumming, a tea ceremony, prizes and more. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/yse2tj2z.
CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB: Enjoy a classic movie with discussion following at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “The Adventure of Robin Hood” (1938) for ages 18 and up. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. No fee.
ARCHERY 101 WORKSHOP: Learn the basic safety, anchor points, draw and release, care of equipment and essential safety skills with a USA Archery certified instructor for ages 5 to 17 at Coates Recreation Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $12. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150.
HOMESTEADING 101: Learn from local homesteaders Ben and Amber Martin at Glenwood Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon. No fee. For ages 5 and up; registration is required a week prior.
MONDAY, MARCH 20
PRESSURE CANNER LID TESTING: Virginia Cooperative Extensive Office, 19783 U.S. 29 South, Suite C, Chatham, will check pressure cooker lid and gauge used for canning at no cost from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call 434-432-7770.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
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While you’re scratching off that summer bucket list, there’s one more thing you should squeeze in before school starts: hiking in Cedar City.
As you traverse the beautiful desert terrain and get your heart pumping on some steep mountainside climbs, you might feel as if you’ve stumbled into another world entirely. But if you’re just looking for some kid-friendly, easy-going trails to explore before your Utah Shakespeare Festival play starts, there’s plenty of that, too. There’s something for every age and skill level, so fill your backpack with some tasty trail mix, bring plenty of water, lather up the sunscreen and get ready to start exploring!
Here are a few places in or around Cedar City that offer great easy, moderate and challenging hiking options.
Alpine Pond Trail
When you’re looking for something easy, kid-friendly and picturesque for your summer hike, the Alpine Pond Trail in Cedar Breaks National Monument checks all of those boxes. This 2.2-mile loop should take less than an hour to complete unless you want to take your time bird watching and admiring the wildflowers. Be aware that no dogs are allowed on this trail and Cedar Breaks National Monument charges a fee to enter. However, the beautiful views are well worth the price of admission!
Kanarra Falls Trail
Some hikes are so popular that only a certain number of visitors are allowed per day. The Kanarra Falls Trail is one of them. With a natural pool and small waterfalls waiting at the top of the climb, it’s no wonder so many people are eager to give this one a try. This hike requires walking in a stream all the way up the canyon, climbing a 20-foot aluminum ladder and scaling a large boulder. Bringing your sturdy, waterproof hiking boots and hiking poles is a good idea, but bringing small children probably isn’t. If you hope to be one of the lucky daily hikers, you’ll need to purchase a ticket at kanarrafalls.com. Only 150 tickets are sold per day, so act fast!
Lichen It
A gentle, easy trail that meanders its way up the mountain, the Lichen It trail in Cedar City is 1.5 miles long. It’s popular for bikers, trail runners and dog walkers, and it’s a good one if you’re looking for a simple way to hit your daily cardio goals.
Thor’s Hideout Trail
Though you won’t find the hammer-wielding God of Thunder at the top, Thor’s Hideout Trail does give you a stunning view of Cedar City once you make your way through…
As work continues on the South Beltway, changes are planned to two north-south routes through the construction area.
Beginning Wednesday, traffic will resume on South 54th Street south of Saltillo Road. The stretch between Saltillo Road and Roca has been closed as a viaduct was constructed over the South Beltway traffic lanes.
As 54th Street reopens, South 38th Street between Saltillo and Bennet roads will close. As part of the South Beltway, South 38th Street traffic eventually will be redirected onto a new 27th Street interchange.