When April Finally Comes, It’s a Total Re-Leaf!!!
When April finally comes, it’s a total re-leaf!!! What do you call an April with very few showers? Springdale🫤 Not a joke: It’s raining as I put this edition to bed. “O frabjous day! Callooh!…
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April — More Than Just Showers
For Springdale, if April were nothing more than showers, it would be a blessing (MORE RAIN, PLEASE) but April is also a Month of Renewal, Reflection, and Remarkable Traditions April sits at a unique…
Improv Group: Scriptless in Seattle
May 23rd, Saturday, 7pm at Bumbleberry Theater
Harold W. Poole Bataan Death March and POW Survivor: Presented by Stan Poole
May 22nd, Friday, 7pm at Bumbleberry Theater
Jason “Gordo” Gordon
May 15th, Friday, 7pm at Bumbleberry Theater
My fear of moving stairs is escalating.
My fear of moving stairs is escalating. I went along to the local Kleptomaniacs Anonymous meeting, but all the seats were taken. I just wrote a book on reverse psychology – don’t buy it! Does…
Is Anything as Enigmatic as … Nothing?
The Springdale Sun gives you, ta da, poems about nothing
I Hope You Dance
How fascinating to read this week about the A.I.-generated travel influencers that are taking gigs away from real-life, flesh-and-blood influencers. People whose job it is to take trips to far-flung…
“Springdale, Utah to Install World’s First Drive-Thru Hiking Trail”
For those who want the outdoor experience without leaving their car.
Why April Fool’s Day, Anyway?
April Fools’ Day is one of those holidays with a mysterious past—no one knows exactly how it started, but there are a few fun theories. So where did it come from? One popular story points to…
Can February March? No, but April May.
Can February March? No, but April May.
The Float That Got Away
Can there be too much St. Patrick’s Day float coverage? To the left is Carol Thayer’s St. Patrick’s Day float, earning her her name on a trophy. (Not a late float entry, just late reportage.)
The library provides a copy of The Springdale Sun for reading in the…
The library provides a copy of The Springdale Sun for reading in the library. There will be a copy at the Post Office in the future. Also, there is a local facebook page, Springdale and Zion…
Library History Project
If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten. Rudyard Kipling History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are.…
Did you hear about the guy who drank invisible ink as an April Fools'…
Did you hear about the guy who drank invisible ink as an April Fools' prank? He's at the doctor waiting to be seen. Two guys walk into a bar on April Fools' Day. The third one ducked.
Easter and Passover
This week brings together a rare and meaningful convergence of sacred days for many in our community—Palm Sunday, Passover, Good Friday, and Easter. Though they come from different traditions, they…
How do pirates celebrate April Fools' Day? They walk the prank.
How do pirates celebrate April Fools' Day? They walk the prank. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. Spring apparently wasn't bad either How do you keep a fool in suspense? I’ll tell you the answer…
A True Story about a Fake Story
On the morning of November 9, 1874, New Yorkers were plunged into panic by a stunning story that appeared in the New York Herald. The paper reported a catastrophic escape at the Central Park Zoo in…
Springdale, Utah Makes National News:
Zion Canyon Declared “Too Beautiful.” Officials Consider Toning It Down SPRINGDALE, Utah — In a move that has left residents both puzzled and mildly amused, officials near Zion National Park…
No King’s Rally
Hello Friends, There will be a "No Kings" rally on Saturday, March 28th at SR-9 and Bridge Road in Rockville. Rally starts at 9:00 a.m. and will go to 11:00 a.m. Bring placards, hats, and water.…