The Kayenta Connection is underwritten by Kayenta Homes & Properties
for the benefit of the Kayenta Community.

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KAYENTA EVENTS

Two of your favorite Kayenta fitness experts team up for this one of a kind “Spirit” retreat on May 17th & 18th. 

Space is limited. For More information and to register contact:

John Yohman • jyfitness@me.com • 435-632-1381

Aly Hansen• sacredspacespa@gmail.com • 435-862-7743.

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Please let us know you would like to attend by RSVP’ing HERE.

The Kayenta Homes & Properties Pool Party is for Kayenta residents and their guests.

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Fiction or Fact #2

Fiction:  Kayenta Homes & Properties wants to list your home just to bring people in to sell lots.

Fact: In past years, Kayenta Homes & Properties brought more home buyers to the neighborhood than any other real estate brokerage.

With our location in the Art Village and being open 7 days a week, we have an opportunity to talk with many prospective buyers on what’s available in Kayenta and what fits their future needs. We keep a current list of available homes for sale and promote our homes for sale in our front window along with detailed information on our website where prospective buyers can view all the details and professional photography of the homes. It is always our goal to increase values in the resale market and create a seamless selling/buying experience. The income generated from the sale of Kayenta homes allows us to continue our comprehensive marketing campaign – providing our buyers and sellers the most extensive brokerage option in the area. Establishing Kayenta as a premium resort community in southern Utah is a great investment for everyone.

Jeff, Kurt and Nancy

Jeff Sproul, Principal Broker
Kurt VanLeeuwen, Sales Agent
Nancy Kosick, Sales Agent
435-628-7234 • www.kayentahomes.com

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A Note From Our Director

Jan Broberg, Director, Center for the Arts at Kayenta

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Recipients of the 1st annual

Standing Ovation Award

celebrating their generous support and
outstanding volunteer contributions.

The Terrells will be honored tonight at the Center for the Arts
Gala Fundraiser held at the Lorraine Boccardo Theatre.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY 2019

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Latino Roots: Fiesta, Dance, Music, and Food!

May 4, 7:30-9:30 PM
Tickets: $20

Back by popular demand!

Latino Roots with Andean Flutes return to Kayenta by popular demand for a performance that will delight audiences young and old.

Latino Roots with Andean Flutes is dedicated to performing music and dance from many countries throughout the Americas. It celebrates the rich heritage and culture that have made the American continent interesting, beautiful, and diverse. This northern Utah-based company of musicians and dancers is a feast for the ears and the eyes. Come and celebrate with us! Bring everyone who loves the diversity that’s made the melting pot of our country extraordinary and inspirational! Authentic music, costumes, and choreography representing many cultures of the Americas will surely bring cheers and enlarge our love for our beautiful and amazing world.

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Hank Williams: Lost Highway by Randal Myler and Mark Harelik

May 8–11,  7:30 PM
Tickets: $30

The Legend of the “Hillbilly Shakespeare” Hank Williams, Sr., Dramatized by Randal Myler and Mark Harelik.

This moving musical biography (by Randal Myler and Mark Harelik) will transport audiences back in time to the rich and utterly fascinating world of country music legend Hank Williams. With the help of teachers and mentors, the lonesome drifter from Alabama rose from poverty and pain to become one of the most influential American singer/songwriters of the 20th century.

As Williams’ raw-edged story plays out, you’ll hear some of greatest hits, along with powerful spirituals, the earliest published rock-n- roll song, “Move it On Over”, and fiery gospel songs like “Thank God,” “(When I Get to Glory), I’m Gonna Sing, Sing, Sing,” and “I Saw the Light!” Chris Whiteside, who starred in the play during the 2016 Neil Simon Festival, is now a huge fan.“His story, long confused by legend and lie, will be told as I believe he would have had it told,” he says.

“[LOST HIGHWAY has] the exhilarating feeling of Williams on stage in a particular place on a particular night…serves up classic country with the edges raw and the energy hot…By the end of the play, you’ve traveled on a profound emotional journey: LOST HIGHWAY transports its audience, and communicates the inspiring message of the beauty and richness of Williams’ songs…forceful, clear-eyed, moving, impressive.” —Rolling Stone.

Hank Williams: Lost Highway will play at 7:30 pm on May 8, 9, 10, with a 2 pm matinee and 7:30 pm show on the 11th.

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“A Night with A & E—Amanda Barrick & Elise West”

May 16, 7:30 PM
Regular Tickets: $25

One Night Only! Revel in Hopeful, Heartfelt Music with Amanda Barrick, Elise West & Co. 7:30pm May 16, at the Center for the Arts at Kayenta

Spend a fabulous evening with local musicians Amanda Barrick and Elise West—along with invited guest performers—whose charming banter and authentic music will have you swooning, crooning, and laughing all night long. Every time they perform, Amanda (on vocals and guitar) and Elise (vocals and piano) offer up folksy, powerful music that brings the crowd to their feet. Come! Take in the positive vibes of these joy-giving musicians.

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The Taffetas! A Musical Journey Through the 1950s

May 30_June 1, 7:30 PM
Regular Tickets: $25/10

Take a trip back in time with The Taffetas.

It’s 1950-something, and these four singing sisters from Muncie, Indiana are making their national television debut on the Dumont Television Network’s Spotlight on Music! The Taffetas pays tribute to the sounds of The McGuire Sisters, The Fontane Sisters and The Chordettes. The Taffetas made nostalgia what it is today! Spend an hour and a half with Kaye, Peggy, Cheryl and Donna and their 3-piece band, and remember what Sunday night television was like on your 12-inch black and white screen! This show will run Thursday through Saturday, May 30–June 1 at 7:30pm, with a 2pm Saturday matinee.

Tickets are $25, and $10 for children & students with current student ID.

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Coyote Tales Recap April 28, 2019

“To get here, I plugged Kayenta into Google Maps and started driving. 

About 6 hours later, I realized I was nearing Kayenta, Arizona….”

Nine storytellers took the stage at the Lorraine Boccardo Theater Sunday, April 28^th to tell true stories about adventure, thrill-seeking experiences and daredevilry. They entertained the sellout crowd with a hilarious tale of a Zambezi River rafting adventure, the unexpected serenity that came after a frosty night in the Himalayas, and an unbelievable story of a groom’s surprise wedding for his bride. Coyote Tales was pleased to welcome visiting storytellers, Jeff Metcalf and Grace Anne McDonough, to the stage. Both relived their adventurous antics with wit and style.

Previous Coyote Tales events have facilitated the opportunity for generous theater goers to foster community spirit through art.  The March 1^st event hosted a gourmet bake sale (with baked goods donated by Petite Feast) that raised enough funds for a one-of-a-kind street painting experience for fourth and fifth graders at Red Mountain Elementary. (See photos below) The April 28^th’s event was no exception.  Coyote Tales founder, Victoria Topham, announced plans to host storytelling workshops at The Southern Utah Veteran’s Home to bring the veteran’s remarkable stories to the stage.

As always, Doug Caputo served as “Master of “Sharemonies” and guided the evening with charm and expertise.  Joe and Paula Ferrario of Stillhouse Road brought a party atmosphere to the night with their top tier Bluegrass music

Linda Schmal of Sotheby’s Realty and Petite Feast hosted a pre-event party for ticket holders, which allowed storytellers and audience members to get to know each other.  One storyteller noted that the party provided Victoria with the one last opportunity to “strong arm” a few more attendees into putting their name in the hat to get on stage.  The show was a great way to wrap-up The Kayenta Street Painting Festival weekend.

If you are interested in getting on stage, please visit the Coyote Tales website at www.coyotetalesstories.com to learn more about speaking tips and coaching opportunities.

Kayenta Pickleball Group (KPG)

Kayenta Pickleball Group Spring Update

The KPG has been active this spring on the Kayenta Courts!  There’s a women’s league on Monday mornings and mixed doubles drop-in play on Tues, Thurs & Saturday mornings with play starting at 9:00 (currently). 

Players’ abilities vary, with some playing in competitive tournaments others more focused on great exercise and having fun on the courts with neighbors.  Planned for later this spring (and hopefully again in the fall) are drill sessions offered by City of St George employee, Trish Loghry.

There are currently 17 Kayenta household memberships and there’s room for more!  If you’re thinking about giving pickleball a try, please contact a member of the committee or any active member for details about joining. It’s a great game!

Members in good standing may access the secured courts at any time.

Joel Lueders (joel_lueders@hotmail.com)
Michael Hopwood (mhop802@gmail.com)
Trish Olson (pason@comcast.net)

See you on the courts!

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THE VILLAGE GYM ~ Gloria Prahl ~

For information on the Village Gym contact Gloria at 674-2824 or email gmp@infowest.com.

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The Ivins Animal Shelter

Bailee Sleppy, Manager
HOURS: Monday – Saturday: 8AM – 3PM, Sunday: CLOSED

Lois Hewitt: President. 435-414-4802
Sara Dupre: Secretary. 206-724-5902
INKAS4pets.org Please visit our website to read INKAS accomplishments!
Please remember the pets waiting for adoptions or fostering at the Ivins City Animal Shelter
435-628-1049
INKAS is a 501(c) 3 organization and is a Registered Utah Charity.
Inkas4pets@gmail.com. You can also check us out on Facebook.

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IVINS NIGHT SKI INITIATIVE ~ Nathan Dupre

Ivins Night Sky Initiative is a 100% volunteer, not for profit, citizen organization created to improve, preserve and protect the night sky over Ivins. For the most up to date information please visit our website at: https://ivinsnightsky.org/

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NEXTDOOR KAYENTA ~ Nathan Dupre & Kathi Fox ~

Nextdoor is a completely private on-line web-site environment and we now have ONE Kayenta Nextdoor neighborhood with two leaders Nathan Dupre and Kathi Fox. If you would like to join go to: www.nextdoor.com/join/VZBZAH.

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FRIENDS OF SNOW CANYON STATE PARK ~ Isabelle Kalantzes ~

We’d like to invite all Kayenta residents to join us in supporting Snow Canyon State Park. Our mission is to provide support to Snow Canyon State Park through various means. For more information and to join Friends please visit our web site www.friendsofsnowcanyon.org or e-mail us at friendsofsnowcanyon@gmail.com. “Like” us on www.facebook.com/ FriendsofSnowCanyon.

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LODGING

Crescent Moon Inn ~ Come Stay In Kayenta!

Located in the desert community of Kayenta Utah, the Crescent Moon Inn is the perfect place to get away from it all. Relax and enjoy the picturesque desert surroundings and an unobstructed view of the night sky. The Inn is just a short walk or bike ride from the Kayenta Art Village, where locally-owned art galleries, the Sacred Space Day Spa and the Xetava Garden Cafe add to your unique experience.

For Crescent Moon Inn Reservations or Pricing call: 435-879-9076

or visit us at www.crescentmooninn.com

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AROUND KAYENTA

Construction Update Tom Jorgensen – Assist. Public Works Director of Administration

Fire Lake Park: The park is open with many improvements completed which include a boundary wall, picnic pads, and some other minor improvements. Items yet to be completed include landscaping and permanent bathrooms. Construction on the bathrooms began in March with landscaping following this spring.

Ivins Debris Basins 1-6: The debris basins located along the base of the Red Mountain are currently not meeting the NRCS and Utah Dam Safety regulations and current engineering standards for a high hazard class dam. Construction began early January and will likely go through till the end of April. The project will represent very little disruption unless you have a home immediately adjacent to the dams or if you frequently walk on the Toe Trail. Understand that the trails will be closed the duration of the project.