Volume II, Issue 15, April 14, 2026

Front PagePage 1

Zion Chalk and Earth Fest!!!

Get ready for a weekend where art, Earth, and community collide! Join us for the 2026 Zion Chalk & Earth Fest on Saturday, April 18th & Sunday, April 19th, from 10AM–8PM for two full days of color, creativity, and celebration.

What’s happening:

Spectacular Chalk Art transforming the streets

Live Entertainment from 2PM–8PM

Food Trucks serving up local favorites

Beer Garden from 2PM-8PM

Vendors open 10AM–5PM

Wild & Scenic Film Fest. showings on 4/17 & 4/18 at the Bumbleberry Theater

Bring your friends, bring the family, and come soak in the art, music, films, and good vibes, all inspired by our incredible planet and community.

April 18 & 19, 2026 10AM–8PM Springdale Field (NEW LOCATION) (Behind the Canyon Community Center-126 Lion Blvd., Springdale UT)

We promise, you won’t want to miss this!

EARTH WITHOUT ‘ART’ IS JUST ‘EH’

The stories

In the order they’re printed

CommunityPage 2

April — More Than Just Showers

By Staff

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 crossroads in the…

CommunityPage 2

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! Callay!” (Lewis Carroll)

Health & WellnessPage 3

A Delicious Duo

By Debi Keys

“Reduce Inflammation Naturally with Sweet Potatoes and Cinnamon”

CommunityPage 3

What Is a Baker’s Favorite Joke? A Cinnamon Pun

What is a baker’s favorite joke? A Cinnamon pun Where do sweet potatoes sleep? In a yam-mock What do you call just a pinch of sweet spice? A cinnaminimal amount. What do you call a Jamaican spice trader? A Cinna-mon

Town HallPage 4

Regular Town Council Meeting Recap

By Pat Campbell

Pledge of Allegiance Approval of the Regular Meeting Agenda A. Announcements/Information/Community Comments/Presentations 1. General Announcements Ryan Gubler Chalk Fest Apr 18-19 @ Town field; 10a-8p; Volunteers needed…

Town HallPage 5

This Impacts All. Please Read

Utah Community Clean Energy Program

Town HallPages 5–6

The Next Planning Commission Regular Meeting

is this Wednesday, 5pm, CCC

OpinionPages 6–7

The Recent Town Council Work Meeting

By E. Cutler

Friday, April 3, CCC, noon

OpinionPage 7

Enhance Shuttling to Enhance Walkability

By Noel Benson

Springdale has made clear its goal of becoming a more walkable town, which is fantastic. But right now, one practical limitation stands in the way: the shuttle doesn’t run late enough. The town shuttle—besides oddly…

CommunityPage 9

Zion Route Information

CommunityPage 21

Harold W. Poole Bataan Death March and POW Survivor:

Presented by Stan Poole

Dates to keep

Full calendar →

Fri17Apr

Wild & Scenic Film Festival — Friday Evening7 pm · Bumbleberry TheaterWild & Scenic Film Festival during the Zion Chalk & Earth Fest. Volunteers needed

Sat18Apr

Wild & Scenic Film Festival — Saturday Matinee11 am · Bumbleberry TheaterWild & Scenic Film Festival during the Zion Chalk & Earth Fest. Volunteers needed

Mon20Apr

Navy Day Formal Flag Raising10 am · Zion National Park Human History museumFormal Flag raising with sailors from USS Constitution
Navy Day Formal Flag Lowering3 pm · Zion National Park Human History museumFormal Flag lowering with sailors from USS Utah

Tue21Apr

Navy Band Concert at the Town Plaza6 pm · Town Plaza, 680 ZPBNavy Band will perform at the Town Plaza, 680 ZPB @6pm (Free)

Police blotter

March 2026, as this issue printed it

Springdale

24citations

7arrests

3warnings

Rockville

36citations

4arrests

1warnings

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