A weekly newspaper for and about Springdale, Utah

Volume I, Issue 19←Tuesday, November 11, 2025→Truth is mandatory

Front PagePages 1–2

Hoping You Can Spare Two Minutes Today

Each November 11, Americans pause to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. While many towns hold parades or ceremonies to mark the occasion, others — like Springdale — commemorate it more quietly, with flags raised and hearts mindful of those who have defended the nation, if we even give yet a thought. Veterans Day, as we know it today, began more than a century ago as Armistice…

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OpinionPage 3

“Spirit of Place” and “Village Character”

“Spirit of place” refers to the distinctive atmosphere, character, or emotional essence that makes a particular place unique and meaningful. It’s a concept used in architecture, landscape design, literature, geography,…

Town HallPage 5

Town Council Meeting Take Note !!

PLEASE READ ITEM D10 ON THE LIST OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED THIS WEDNESDAY AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AT THE CCC AT 5PM. RATES WILL BE RAISED. (I guess the November town newsletter was, indeed, a warning, as some…

Town HallPage 5

Planning Commission Recap

The last meeting of the Planning Commission was a study in frustration as well as respect and gratitude. They discussed remodels, what it means to remove a house if the “remodel” starts to runaway with itself. I found…

CommunityPage 5

What do you call a sleeping dinosaur? A dino-snore.

What do you call a sleeping dinosaur? A dino-snore. I can’t believe I got fired from the calendar factory. All I did was take a day off! Most people are shocked when they find out how bad I am as an electrician. My boss…

OpinionPage 6

Getting to Know You — Coming Full Circle

It was such a pleasure getting to know Lillie Baiardi for the last issue. She has been a friend for a while, but having to get the details was so fun. She is well worth getting to know. I promise if you choose to do the…

CommunityPage 8

ZNP: Current Operations and Seasonal Updates

Even with reduced staffing and limited services, Zion National Park remains open and ready to welcome visitors. Visitor Services Zion Canyon Visitor Center: Open daily, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Information & Wilderness…

Dates to keep

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Sat11Oct

  • Lumi Barron — Zion’s Fall 2025 Artist-in-ResidenceThrough Nov 14 · Zion National ParkStop-motion animator Lumi Barron, Zion’s Fall 2025 Artist-in-Residence.

Tue11Nov

  • Veterans Day Moment of Silence11 amMany Americans pause for two minutes at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, echoing the time the armistice took effect in 1918.

Wed12Nov

  • Town Council Meeting5 pm · CCCPLEASE READ ITEM D10 ON THE LIST OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED THIS WEDNESDAY AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AT THE CCC AT 5PM. RATES WILL BE RAISED. (I guess the November town newsletter was, indeed, a warning, as some surmised.) access D10 here: <https://www.springdaletown.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/1991?fileID=11405> ALSO, PLEASE READ ITEM D2 THAT THE TOWN COUNCIL WILL BE DISCUSSING THIS WEDNESDAY. IT IS ABOUT THE BARKER RIVER PARK EXPANSION. access D2 here: <https://www.springdaletown.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/1991?fileID=11397>

Fri14Nov

  • Yoga10 am · CCCmore details: <https://www.springdaletown.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=5605&month=11&year=2025&day=10&calType=0>

Mon17Nov

  • Alcoholics Anonymous6:30 pm · CCC

Tue18Nov

  • Yoga10 am · CCCMore info: <https://www.springdaletown.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=5603&month=11&year=2025&day=10&calType=0>
  • Meeting to Discuss HB 487 pm–8:30 pm · Festival Hall, 96 NN Main Street, Cedar CityMeeting to discuss HB 48, focusing on wildfire mitigation strategies

Wed19Nov

  • New Moon Evening of Gratitude9 am · Nama-Stay · $33More details: <https://www.nama-stay.com/newmoon-ceremony?fbclid=IwY2xjawN_EIBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQR3k1TVpISUZqUk1SbnFzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuJ_FB85TSFogQ2T7CZVJFAmB7Rcmgc5tBtR6kAoyfz5jtJ4bWZ0Gkv2deXF_aem_bs2aahuSrKnOIBSuUvrnnQ>

Fri21Nov

  • Yoga10 am · CCCmore details: <https://www.springdaletown.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=5605&month=11&year=2025&day=10&calType=0>
  • Free Movie — The Nightmare Before Christmas6 pm · Bumbleberry Theaterfree movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas

Mon1Dec

  • Zion No Shuttle ServiceThrough Dec 22 · Zion National ParkDec. 1 – 22: No shuttle service.

Sat20Dec

  • Zion Christmas Bird Count9 am · Zion National ParkSave the date! 2025 ZION Christmas Bird Count. Details to come.

Tue23Dec

  • Zion Holiday Shuttle OperationsThrough Jan 3 · Zion National ParkDec. 23 – Jan. 3: Holiday shuttle operations in effect.

Sun4Jan

  • Zion No Shuttle Service9 am · Zion National ParkJan. 4 – Early March: No shuttle service.

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  1. Page 1Hoping You Can Spare Two Minutes Today
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  3. Page 3“Spirit of Place” and “Village Character”
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  5. Page 5Town Council Meeting Take Note !!
  6. Page 6Getting to Know You — Coming Full Circle

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