Happy 4th of July
As a reminder, Ivins City has designated Kayenta
a no-firework zone.
You can still enjoy a fireworks display on July 4th presented by the City of St. George from many viewing locations.
2024 July 4th Celebration!
July 3-6, 2024
Bring the whole family for this fun-filled extravaganza! This year, the entire Celebration will take place at Town Square meaning the whole party is in one place! There will be live music, a talent show competition, food booths, a carnival, contests, inflatables, a parade, a 4k race, tons of games, and countless memories! Be sure to come out to Town Square and join this Independence Day for a Celebration like no other! Events start with the 4k at 6:30 am so there will be something for everyone in the whole family to enjoy!
For more information follow the links below.
St. Geroge 4th of July Celebration
Come Together for a Kayenta Community Safety/Crime Prevention Meeting
Please join us on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Center for the Arts in Kayenta for an informative discussion about recent crime and attempted break-ins in Kayenta and to learn how we can work together to keep our community safe going forward.
In response to the recently attempted home burglaries in Kayenta, Dan Clarkson (who incidentally is currently serving as the Vice-President of the Shonto Point HOA Board of Directors), is organizing a community-wide meeting to discuss the possibility of a Kayenta Community neighborhood watch group.
The objective of this meeting will be to create a crime prevention strategy to keep our residents and their property safe. By improving home security, increasing vigilance, and creating a network in which to report unsafe or suspicious observations, we can accomplish a great deal by working together towards a common goal.
This project is being launched in cooperation with the Santa Clara/Ivins Police Department. A local police officer will attend the meeting to update us on the scope of the current problem as well as to provide us with various crime prevention tips.
Let’s come together as a community to address concerns and share ideas on how to keep our homes and our neighborhoods safe! Whether it’s reporting suspicious activity or organizing neighborhood watches, every small step counts and can make a difference in creating a safer Kayenta community.
Your voice matters and your participation is crucial so please be sure to attend and share your thoughts, ideas, and experiences. Let’s work together to create a safer, stronger, more connected community.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, July 10th at 2:00 pm at the Center for the Arts in Kayenta.
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Kayenta Community Safety Meeting RSVP
To get more information or get involved, please email: kayenta.neighborhood.watch@gmail.com
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Public Service Announcement for KWU Customers
Printed copies of the new water quality report are available at the KWU Office
932B Art Village Way, Ivins UT 84738
Upcoming Events
The Center For the Arts at Kayenta is proud to announce the return of the CineSizzle Independent Film Series over three weeks in July, with a total of 12 independent films on screen.
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased online or at the door.
A full CineSizzle pass is available at KayentaArts.org for $100, which includes a 2024/2025 season membership for Kayenta Arts Foundation ($50 value).
DOCUTAH presents:
June 7
Song for Our People
The Center for the Arts at Kayenta is thrilled to partner with DOCUTAH on a new monthly film series. DOCUTAH seeks to open hearts and minds to the world through beautifully crafted stories on film, promoting education while creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and community.
About the Film: Go behind the scenes of an unforgettable recording session where an extraordinary group of artist activists come together to create a powerful new anthem to honor Black lives and inspire the fight for racial justice in America.
Rhaposdy in Blue Suede Shoes
June 14 & 15
St. George Dance Company Presents
2024 is the 100 year anniversary of Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue. Help us commemorate this important piece of artistic history by celebrating the last 100 years of American music, and dance at our encore performance of Rhapsody in Blue Suede Shoes.
From the infectious energy of the jazz age to the rebellious spirit of rock ‘n’ roll; from the soulful rhythms of Motown to the infectious beats of hip-hop, this show celebrates the rich tapestry of American creativity and innovation.
Visit our website for information and tickets to all our amazing events.
We look forward to seeing you at the Center for the Arts in Kayenta.
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DPI – Desert Preservation Initiative
Advocate: Chuck Warren
Reducing Fire Risk—It’s the homeowner’s responsibility
With fire season upon us, it’s unnerving to read that the USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities website reports that “Washington County has a very high risk of wildfire—higher than 98% of counties in the US.”
While factors such as high winds and low humidity are beyond human control, community action to improve community safety is well within reach. Thus, the Desert Preservation Initiative is actively working with local fire authorities, specifically with Captain Adam Heyder of the Wildland Division of Santa Clara-Ivins Fire and Resue (SCIFR) to reduce wildfire risk.
While the primary responsibility of the Wildland Division is wildfire response, the division also works directly with partner agencies and community groups to increase community awareness of strategies to reduce wildfire risk. DPI’s goal of removing the highly flammable Tamarisk plays a central role in making Kayenta a safer community.
Heyder and his fire crew worked directly with DPI in the spring to supervise the burning of Tamarisk debris removed from Kayenta properties at the DPI corral.
Heyder is currently updating the Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan, which will include mention of DPI’s work. Community Fire Planning in Utah includes a focus on fire prevention and fuel modification as well as public education measures that inform and hopefully motivate local residents to do what they can to help prevent wildfires.
Heyder reports that SCIFR uses many ways to reach out to and educate the public, including an active social media presence on Facebook and Instagram to post prevention and education messages throughout the year along with “an annual open house for the residents to attend, visit, and ask any questions they may have. We also have a presence at Heritage Days in Ivins and Swiss Days in Santa Clara.” He would also like to “get a community fire council going again to get the public involved in keeping it updated.”
The bottom line, Heyder reports, is that the work of DPI is valuable because “it’s the homeowner’s responsibility to protect their own home. If there’s defensible space around homes, it makes the community safer as a whole.” Of course, it’s not just Tamarisk that should be removed, but any fuel that poses a hazard to homes, Heyder says, because “defensible space around homes saves lives and property which are our two main priorities as a fire department.”
The work of DPI not only helps educate Kayenta residents about the dangers of Tamarisk but also works to remove this dangerous tree. Heyder appreciates the partnership: “Thanks for what you folks are doing to keep your community safe.”
Won’t you join us? If you are interested in learning more, volunteering, or having a review of invasive plants on your property, please contact Chuck Warren, president, (chuckwarren222@ gmail.com) or Dan Beck, volunteer coordinator (danbeck2@me.com).
Resident Spotlight
Janell Bassett, Editor
Deborah, Judith and Mary Hutcheson
Living artfully—it’s all in the family
Growing up in Reading, Pennsylvania, Deborah and Judith Hutcheson were constantly exposed to the arts. Their mother and father were both Arthur Murray dance instructors, and their father became a jeweler and had his own business repairing and crafting fine jewelry for over four decades. One of Deborah’s early memories is of “my father creating the most lovely pieces, especially for my mom. He would open up drawers filled with gold, silver, sparkly gemstones and diamonds and I knew I wanted to do what he did.”
Today, Deborah is a jewelry designer and metalsmith who, along with Judith, also an artist, is living a dream they shared—to showcase their work together. As the owners of Hutch Studio in Kayenta Arts Village, they live that dream and share their love of the arts with others every day.
Their road to Kayenta, where they live with their mother Mary, came about after years living in California. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, Judith took a road trip to the West Coast and never returned. She spent 30+ years in the Bay Area working in vaccine and ophthalmic clinical research, continuing to create art, even though “my time was limited.” Meanwhile, Deborah mastered her craft under her father’s watchful eye, eventually taking over his jewelry boutique. She remained in Pennsylvania serving on various boards and the city council. When their father, Mary’s husband, passed, Deborah and Mary joined Judith in the Bay Area, where Deborah devoted herself to creating her own collections and traveling the art show circuit.
In 2017, the sisters, their mother, and SkyeDog, their Lakeland Terrier, decided to live together and to find the ideal place to do so. After considering Palm Springs, Phoenix, Kanab, and Las Vegas, they were astonished by the beauty of Kayenta; “we had no hesitation and moved in June 2018,” says Judith.
The decision to open the studio was driven, in part, by Covid shutting down the art circuit for Deborah and Judith’s choice to take early retirement and get back into painting full-time. An opening in the art village led to the creation of Hutch Studio as a working space. “People are fascinated to watch how the creative process unfolds and are always interested in the ‘behind the scenes’ aspect of what we do and meeting the actual maker is something people love,” adds Deborah. Describing the studio, the sisters say they both “lean towards a more modern aesthetic in style and art, so that naturally comes through in our space.” The space reflects Deborah’s use of clean lines with different materials to create a contemporary appeal in her jewelry while Judith’s paintings are representational with a biomorphic, at times sensual, approach to realism.
Beyond their art, the Hutcheson sisters are involved in a wide range of community and outdoor activities—enjoying playing music, tennis, camping, hiking, backpacking, skiing, and a bit of canyoneering. Judith is a member of the Ivins City Arts Commission and Deborah is on the Kayenta Arts Foundation. Both volunteer with Windhorse Wisdom and work in the Kayenta Community Garden. Bottom line? They both embrace the Ivins motto of “living artfully,” a lesson learned as a family.
Editors note. If you know someone that you think should be featured in our monthly Kayenta Connection under our NEW “Resident Spotlight” section please email the Kayenta Connection at kayentaconnection@rdicreative.com. Our intent is to focus on the incredible people living in our community– be they seasoned residents or new recruits.
June 2024 Ivins City Council Update
Mike Scott, Council Member
For information on current council issues please visit Mike Scott’s website at MikeScott4Ivins.com.
Mike’s council update will resume next month.
Located in beautiful Kayenta.
It’s summer and we live in the desert. Seek out some indoor fun right here in the Kayenta Art Village by taking a class at MakeSpace. We have a variety of classes available all taught by amazing professional artists.
See a sample of the classes below or go to makespacekayenta.com for more information or to enroll. While there, check out our Fall schedule. You will see an impressive list of talented visiting instructors including Nina Weiss, Kristi Grussendorf, Theresa Otteson, and Sarah Sedwick to name a few.
3-Week Acrylic Open Studio
July 9, 23, and 30
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Darcy Lee Saxton
Do you enjoy working with acrylic but desire instructor guidance and feedback along with a supportive classroom environment? If so, come join our acrylic open studio! This 3-hour, 3-week open studio is for you to create the work of your choosing, with individually tailored instructor guidance based on your needs and preferences. Join us to further your skills, explore possibilities, and nurture your artistic expression regardless of where you are in your artmaking journey!
3-Day Landscape Oil Painting Workshop
July 18, 19, and 20
Time: 12 – 4 pm
Instructor: Matt Pectol
Join local landscape painter Matt Pectol as he breaks-down his process of creating a successful landscape painting in oils. Starting with a photo reference of your choosing, you will learn how to: build a composition through sketching, transfer your sketch to the canvas, create interest through contrast, balancing lights and darks, mix colors that create harmony within your piece using a simple split primary color palette, and utilize various techniques for applying paint
Fun With Acrylic Pour
July 26
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Darcy Lee Saxton
Join us for an evening of art play and exploration as we learn the basics of working with fluid acrylic. This mesmerizing medium is wonderful for anyone wanting to try something new and get their creative juices flowing. In this class, we will overview composition and color as we create small acrylic pour paintings. All ability levels are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary! For returning students, this class can be treated as an open studio.
Introduction to Watercolor for Beginners
August 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Michael Tabor
Join us for an evening of art play and exploration as we learn the basics of working with fluid acrylic. This mesmerizing medium is wonderful for anyone wanting to try something new and get their creative juices flowing. In this class, we will overview composition and color as we create small acrylic pour paintings. All ability levels are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary! For returning students, this class can be treated as an open studio.
MakeSpace Open Studio
Friday July 5, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
A First Friday Event
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View the full schedule online.
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MAKESPACE | 918 ART VILLAGE WAY | IVINS, UTAH 84738
Even if you missed the show
you can still get the whole story.
“She had taught herself how to pee standing up…”
– Lanelle McCollum, Kayenta storyteller at our last event
On May 10th eight storytellers took the stage at The Center for the Arts at Kayenta for the second show of Coyote Tales’ 2024 season and the atmosphere was electric. A single storyteller stood on stage, framed by a spotlight, sharing a true tale about gifts – about her fascination with her grandmother’s highly unusual talent. The audience was bewitched – enchanted by the honesty of her narrative. In a very real way, the audience was taking part in the storyteller’s real-life experience. When she finished, another name was pulled from the hat and the next storyteller took the stage to share his story of being involved in a high-speed chase with campus security as a college freshman. As expected, listeners relished every moment of it.
LISTEN! If you were unable to attend or just want to relive the magic, please visit the Coyote Tales story archives on our website at https://coyotetalesstories.com/gift-audio-clips/.
BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF SHARING OUR STORIES. What makes Coyote Tales so special is that the stories told on stage are spoken live. Alone at the mic, brave tellers share their stories with truth and sincerity – some storytellers stutter, pause to remember details, or briefly choke up with emotion while speaking; and others, share their story fearlessly with conviction and self-assuredness. The unpredictability of the evening only adds to the excitement and the result is pure magic.
JOIN US! Our next event is scheduled for Saturday, September 7th at the Ivins City Heritage Days Festival. Theme for the evening’s stories is, “FIRST.” If you’d like to get on stage to share your story, please contact Victoria through the Coyote Tales website. Follow us on Facebook so you won’t miss any of the details.
EVERYONE HAS A STORY
Petite Feast Dinner Club
JULY – BEAT THE HEAT DINNER
SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2024
We are approaching the peak of the summer and produce is at its most abundant. Among the masses of zucchini are summer favorites like radishes, berries, tomatoes, radishes and basil. No summer gathering would be complete without vibrant vegetable salads and smoky grilled meats. Plan on dining on fresh, fresh, fresh seasonal produce from Kayenta resident gardener’s garden plots located right here in Kayenta. We hope you’ll be able to join us for this special dinner that celebrates the unbelievable bounty of the season and the company of friends and neighbors.
JULY DINNER
SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2024
MENU
HORS D’OEUVRE
CHILLED PEA SOUP SHOOTER
SWEET HOT MEMPHIS FRIED CHICKEN BITES
CITRUS SPARKLER
FIRST COURSE
COMPRESSED WATERMELON WITH BASIL CONCASSE AND SABBA DRIZZLE
SECOND COURSE
PARMESAN SOUFFLE WITH GREENS, LEEKS AND RED BELL PEPPER SAUCE
ENTREE
PAN SEARED FILLET OF COD AU PISTOU
DESSERT
RASPBERRY SUMMER PUDDING
To reserve your seat at the table please click on the link below
Petite Feast Dinner Club
DINNER LOCATION: PRIVATE HOME IN KAYENTA, UTAH
**The exact address and driving directions will be emailed 1 week prior to the event.
About Petite Feast Dinner Club: after 35 years as a restaurateur, caterer, chef and Food and Wine best new chef nominee, Victoria Topham is opening her kitchen to share her unique culinary skills and healthy cooking style with guests just like you. PF Dinner Club offers guests the opportunity to socialize with new friends around a shared table while enjoying deliciously upscale meals. Monthly dinners will feature an hors d’oeuvre hour followed by a multi course dinner where mingling with the chef in the kitchen is encouraged. ** Think – mash-up of a restaurant, dinner party and cooking class. And, she always has a few unplanned courses and surprises for her guests! Events are announced monthly through the website and pricing for each event varies. Victoria is happy to accommodate your special celebration requests and dietary preferences whenever possible. I hope to see you soon.
“Had a blast!” – Lisa Bernath
“Thank you, Victoria, Matt and Flossie for the lovely, fun and delicious evening!! We loved every moment and every bite. You’re amazing and we love spending the evening with you” – Donna and Ken White
Delightful dinner as usual Victoria. Thanks for making it so special. My friends were blown away.” – Sharon Kelly
VIRTUAL DINNER PARTY #95
SUMMER SQUASH RELISH
Now is the time when summer squash – from dark green zucchini to pale yellow pattypan – is plentiful and available anywhere and everywhere. Green-thumbed neighbors are all too willing to share their garden’s profuse bounty, while local farmer’s markets and grocery stores have them piled high into haphazard mounds just waiting for purchase. Lucky us, I say!
Of all the summer squash varieties, zucchini (or courgettes – a lovely word – as they are known in France) is my favorite. Zucchini is a relatively unassuming and plain vegetable compared to the season’s other flashier garden superstars. But do not be fooled. It is tasty, low calorie and highly adaptable to many recipe preparations and cooking methods. It is a culinary chameleon that belies its much-maligned reputation for dominating home gardens. (FYI – August 8th is National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day)
Grilled planks of zucchini napped in a garlic and herb vinaigrette make for a simple and delicious side dish for any warm weather pot-luck. Thick squash rounds briefly sautéed in olive oil and garlic add a juicy snap to linguine tossed with parmesan and black pepper. And when baking, grated zucchini gives quick breads, brownies and muffins an extra bump of nutrition and moisture. Don’t forget tender, young zucchini. It is so delicate and sweet it can be eaten raw; bringing a summery freshness and crunch to almost any dish it’s added to.
This week’s Virtual Dinner Party recipe is for a summery zucchini condiment that easily dresses up a simple weeknight dinner. I find its acidity and herbal punch especially suited to savory grilled pork, but it would work just as well with grilled fish, chicken or earthy portobello mushrooms. It can even hold its own against any summer salad when combined with halved cherry tomatoes and crisp romaine lettuce.
If you’re looking for a wine to serve alongside, Tim say, “This is a dish that gives you a lot of options. There are a lot of light, crisp, acidic white wines that will pair well with this – Sauvingnon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Vermentino…., or maybe a Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc blend (Bordeaux Blanc), or something a little more aromatic like a Viognier. Serve the wines well chilled (45 degrees F). If you serve the relish with pork, consider a Pinot Noir, again served chilled (55 degrees F).”
If you have not joined the Virtual Dinner Party but would like to dine with us, please prepare this recipe – or any other – and share it with your family, friends and neighbors. It is our group’s firm belief that by preparing something good to eat and sharing it with those we love, we are participating in one of life’s greatest joys. The connection, community and good will that comes from it fills us with joy, hope and gratitude. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do.
Thanks for coming to the party. Cook On! – Victoria
VIRTUAL DINNER PARTY #95
SUMMER SQUASH RELISH
INGREDIENTS:
2 small (5-7”) young zucchini or other summer squash, diced
3 T shallots, minced
1 clove garlic, minced very fine or mashed to a paste
2 T fresh lemon juice
4 T high quality olive oil
¼ ea. jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (or to taste)
1 large handful basil, rough chop
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
METHOD:
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl except fresh basil. Mix well and taste for salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let stand for 15 minutes to allow flavors to mingle. Right before serving add fresh basil and taste again for S&P.
Serve over grilled pork, beef, poultry, fish or other vegetables.
DIG OUT THOSE RECIPES AND
Ivins City Heritage Days Pie Baking Contest
Calling all non-professional Ivins bakers for the Annual Ivins City Heritage Days Pie Baking Contest
Saturday, September 7th at Ball Field at Ivins City Heritage Park (50N 50W)
Enter and you could win one of these great prizes
Grand Prize – Bosch Universal Plus Mixer with Baker’s Attachment Set. $600 value
Second Place Prize – Baker’s Specialty Gift Basket with kitchen essentials and a Boulevard Home Gift Certificate. $200 value
Third Place Prize – Baker’s ingredient specialty gift basket provided by Petite Feast. $100 value
Information, Rules and How to Register
Prizes generously provided by Bosch, Petite Feast and Boulevard Home
435.656.0165
Xetava Cafe and Tapas+Bar is locally owned, and unlike anywhere you’ve ever been. Designed to be a respite from the bustle of modern life, the building is nestled under the giant red cliffs of Ivins, surrounded by the Kayenta Art Village and Center for the Arts. Allow yourself to be mesmerized by the views while you choose between our new Tapas+Bar area or the original Cafe.
Hours of Operation
Monday
CAFE 11-5 • TAPAS+BAR 4-8
Tuesday/Wednesday
CLOSED
Thursday/Friday
CAFE 11-8 • TAPAS+BAR 4-9
Saturday
CAFE 9-8 (brunch ‘til Noon) • TAPAS+BAR 4-9
Sunday
CAFE 9-8 (brunch ‘til Noon) • TAPAS+BAR 4-8
Health, Fitness & Wellness
Kayenta’s locally run gyms, fitness classes, spas, group workouts, wellness activities, and mindful experiences.
“You dream. You plan. You reach. There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, with belief, with confidence and trust in yourself and those around you, there are no limits.”
– Michael Phelps, swimmer and 23-time Olympic gold medalist
Elevate Fitness
Current Class Offerings
ElevateFit / ElevateFITFusion
9:30 am, Mon, Wed, Fri
Elevate Yoga
9:30 am Thur, 10 am Sat
Elevate Studio • 435-632-1381
jyfitness@me.com
Class size is limited and subject to change.
Pre-registration is required. Contact John before attending your first class.
Be happy. Be healthy. Have a blast!
ELEVATE!
Kayenta Home Yoga
Forget not that the Earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.
-Khalil Gibran
Summer Break:
Kayenta Home Yoga Studio will be closed in July and August.
Classes will resume in September. We will pick up where we left off.
Karen Kushner (E-RYT 500)
978-621-0499
Find Your Joy Yoga
Find Your Joy Yoga
Tuesdays at 9:30 am
At John Yohmans’s Elevate Fitness Studio in Kayenta!
Classes are $15 • Punch cards are available for $75 (5 classes)
No sign-up is required!
Sacred Healing Classes are offered one Saturday morning/month.
2 Hour Classes include:
Sacred Tea Ceremony
Meditation • Yoga
Email me for a list of upcoming classes and dates.
Call/text: 435-862-7743
Sacred Space Spa
Body, Skin, and Energy Work
Ask about our add-ons to enhance your treatment!
Please call or text to schedule or with any questions! Please remember that I am usually booked at least 2 weeks out.
Namaste, Aly Hansen
Aly is now a certified Insominia Coach.
Sacred Sleep CoachFor a full list of Spa Treatments visit:
Tel: 435-862-7743
Email MeJavier’s Massage
Javier Guzman LMT/LMMT
Massage is medicine for the body and mind
Hi, I’m Javier Guzman a licensed massage therapist who resides in the beautiful community of Kayenta. My handcrafted massages are designed for you whether you want relaxation, deep therapeutic, stress reducing, pain relieving, or just to improve overall health & well-being. Don’t delay your journey to a healthier you!
“I think he is a neighborhood treasure. He has a very nice casita where he works. I love his massage and he is a really nice, thoughtful, considerate, good guy.” ~ Christy Lueders
Call or text for an appointment:
Javier Guzman
206-271-6165
Kayenta Pickleball Group (KPG)
Does Pickleball Pique Your Interest?
If you have an interest in joining or have played very little to even not at all and would like to try it prior to paying dues, contact Denton Zubke by email at dbzubke@gmail.com or by phone or text at 701-570-4043. It’s a great way to meet other Kayenta residents and enjoy some fun and get some great exercise.
We’re planning on more organized events such as clinics, beginner classes, and round robins in 2023. Join us in learning to play. It’s fun the first day, infectious, and great for fitness. Please email Denton Zubke or Erin at the Kayenta office for more information.
Email DentonDesert Rose Labyrinth
The labyrinth is sacred ground, a place of rest and renewal.
The Desert Rose Labyrinth & Sculpture Garden is a community resource with the intention that all who walk the labyrinth will be blessed with peace, comfort, and open hearts. The Labyrinth is maintained and funded by Kayenta volunteers. Please be respectful and leave only footprints. For more information or to make group reservations, please contact:
Cheryl Collins
Email Cheryl
Beth Hopwood
Email Beth
Desert Rose Labyrinth
792 Kayenta Pkwy, Ivins UT
Trips and Trails
Kayenta Exploration Group
We are on Summer Break
Trips will resume in October
For details contact Charles Dillier at 435-656-1956
Community Advocates
Are you a Kayenta resident? Do you have a cause or passion that you are personally involved with in the St. George area?
If so, let your neighbors know right here.
“Ivins Inspired” Volunteer Program
Advocate: Victoria Topham
Have you always wanted to get involved in our community, but aren’t sure how? Good news – there is a small team of volunteers who are working on creating a volunteer database, connecting interested residents like you to the amazing groups that help make Ivins such a great place.
Join us in shaping our vibrant community through volunteerism. Every contribution counts, whether you have an hour or a weekend to spare. Your involvement makes a difference in making Ivins even greater.
We invite you to play an active role in our community’s future. Whether you’re passionate about parks, local events, or public services, there’s a place for you in the Ivins Volunteer Program. Already volunteering? We need you in the database too! Please fill out our form to help match your skills with organizations that need you. Filling out the form doesn’t commit you to any of these organizations or roles, but it does help us connect you with opportunities and it gives volunteer groups/organizations a way to find you and reach out.
*The Ivins Inspired Volunteer Program is entirely a volunteer program not owned or operated by the Ivins City in any manner.
Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Humanity
Advocate: Patrick Barickman
To learn more about our projects and mission please visit our website.
Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah
835 South Bluff Street, St. George, UT. 84770
INKAS – Ivins No Kill Animal Supporters
Advocate: Lois Hewitt
Ivins No-Kill Animal Supporters (INKAS) is a 501(c)3 organization and a Registered Utah Charity. It was founded in 2010 with the mission of providing support to Ivins Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, now the Santa Clara-Ivins Animal Shelter. In 2006 our shelter became the first no-kill municipal shelter in the state of Utah. Maintaining a no-kill shelter, as opposed to one that euthanizes animals after a set period of time, is more costly because the animal’s needs must be met at the shelter until they are reclaimed by their owners, adopted, or transferred to an animal rescue organization. Through a memorandum of understanding with Ivins City, INKAS provides support through veterinary care, specialty foods, and other needed supplies. Funds are raised through the sale of merchandise at various local events and through the donations of many generous animal lovers. You can help by designating INKAS as your charity on Amazon Smile or by donating on our website.
Santa Clara-Ivins Animal Shelter
Bailee Mabe, Shelter Manager
474 North 200 West, Ivins
435-628-1049
Hours by appointment:
Monday – Saturday, 8am – 3 pm
Ivins Night Sky Initiative
Advocate: Kai Reed
Ivins Night Sky launched on January 8th, 2019. We are a 100% volunteer, not-for-profit, citizen organization. We registered as a Utah nonprofit corporation in February 2019 and received 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS in March.
Our mission is to improve, preserve, and protect the night sky over Ivins and our heritage of dark skies through environmentally responsible outdoor lighting, and to serve as a resource for City officials, residents, and businesses.
Let us know if this Initiative is important to you, if you are willing to get involved, and what else you think we should be doing to improve, preserve, and protect the night skies in Ivins.
Email Ivins Night Sky
Friends of Snow Canyon State Park
Advocates: Lori Capshaw
Events
EventsWe’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 website.
Nextdoor Kayenta
Advocate: Ray Borg
Nextdoor is a completely private online website environment for all of the Kayenta Nextdoor neighborhoods. Special thanks to Ray Borg for being our fearless leader.
Community and City Resources
Resident support services, businesses, and education and enrichment programs
Located in the desert community of Kayenta Utah, the Crescent Moon Inn is the perfect place to get away from it all. 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 Reservations or Pricing call:
435-879-9076
Looking for a Hair Artist right here in Kayenta?….JENN Hair Artist embodies the artistic creativity and passion of the beauty industry. She thrives in creating natural, sexy cuts and color styles for men and women. She looks forward to pampering you.
924A Art Village Way, Ivins, UT 83455
801 637-0884 (call or text)
Happy2Help is an in-home personal concierge service.
Services Include:
• Personal Shopping
• Health Recovery Assistance
• Meal Prep
• Snowbird Service
• Home Organization
• Event Assistance
Call or email Andrea, your trustworthy neighbor at
401-258-9772
Good Medicine Intuitive Skin Care
Good Medicine Beauty Lab is a small women-owned company, that creates high-quality face and skincare products. The products are all hand-crafted in our Kayenta lab, from ethically sourced ingredients and wild desert botanicals.
• Unique face and body care products.
• Safe, natural, and locally sourced wild botanical ingredients
Stop by and test all our products, we will be open every day from 9-5!
Kayenta Art Village: 873 Coyote Gulch Ct. Suite C, walk towards the Center for the Arts & look for the bright purple door.
435-656-5240
Is your Home dated, and in desperate need of a complete makeover? I can completely update the look and feel of your home without costly remodeling. I can help with affordable solutions that will transform your space. You will have a home that is organized, more current, and looks beautiful.
Are you building a New Home and need the finishing Touches? I can help with all the decorative touches, from home furnishings to tile, paint & more!
Happy Up Your Home with Home Stylist Nancy Weezy Forman, Kayenta Resident
215.805.0035 WEEZY@NANCYWEEZYFORMAN.COM
Kayenta Committees
Board opportunities, landscaping, and ACC & HOA contact information.
Kayenta Desert Arboretum
Centering the importance of nature and the mind, Kayenta’s Art Village outdoor space includes an Arboretum dedicated to “waterwise” landscaping and a Labyrinth built by local residents. Free for the public to enjoy.
We are looking for landscaping-minded volunteers to continue the upkeep and improvement of the arboretum. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or just looking for information about the arboretum contact Roger Head, 435-632-1814.
Kayenta Landscaping Committee
If you love plants and gardening….
A phenomenal new resource is now available to guide you in creating your Kayenta landscaping, available on the Kayenta HOA website.
The Kayenta ACC Landscaping Committee has just released a new guide to plants currently suggested for use, listing plant characteristics such as typical height and width, growth rate and—perhaps most useful—whether the species is available at local nurseries.
There are links attached to each of the plant IDs and names which lead to images of the plants and in-depth information available online.
In addition, the guide specifies in what areas plants can be used, such as the natural area, the transitional area or in a courtyard. A “Notes” section includes other advice and things to know about a given plant.
This user-friendly Guide to Kayenta Plants is located in the ACC’s Landscaping Documents.
ACC & HOA Information
The Kayenta ACC meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month, 2:00 pm in the Kayenta Community Room. A hard copy of the agenda is posted in the Kayenta Homes & Properties office the Thursday before the meeting.
Questions? Ellen Nathan
Phone: 435-652-8333
Email EllenShonto Point HOA Meetings
The Shonto HOA Board meets regularly during the year avoiding some summer months. All meetings are from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM on the third Wednesday of the month in the Theatre for the Arts, located in the Kayenta Art Village.
Taviawk 2023 HOA Board Meetings
The Board plans to meet on the Thursday after the ACC meeting (which is the 3rd Tuesday of each month) bi-monthly at 9:30 am at F1 Property Management.
The Kayenta Concept
The Kayenta Concept is a philosophy that has steered the development of our exceptional community since its inception. The standards that underlie that concept are enforced by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC), which serves both the Shonto Point and Taviawk HOAs. The pre-amble to the 2021 ACC Handbook lays out the basics of the architectural rules that have been followed to create the homes and land-scape we live in.
When your home was designed the Kayenta Concept was front and center. The ACC reviewed your design to evaluate whether it followed the rules, and the ACC monitored construction of your home through landscaping and occupation, again, reviewing adherence to design and construction standards. When you received your occupancy permit and construction deposit refund from the ACC, on-going compliance with the Kayenta Con-cept became the responsibility of your HOA Board of Directors. Your Board has the authority to perpetuate the Kayenta Concept into the future and gladly accepts that role.
The Kayenta Concept is worth reviewing to remind us that what we have here has only happened because of the rules Kayenta developer Terry Marten set up to own, build and live in Kayenta. His vision and the governing documents he developed to achieve and maintain that vision established the Kayenta HOAs and gave them the responsibility and authority to enforce the CC&Rs that underlie the beauty and value we all enjoy
Ivins City Dumpster Dates and Blucan Recycling Calendars
Ivins City Offices are open.
For Appointments with a specific department call:
Administration: 435-628-0606
Building: 435-634-9753
Parks or Cemetery: 435-634-7719
Public Works: 435-634-0689
Dispatch: 435-634-5730 or Animal Control: 435-628-1049
Ongoing Events and Activities
Weekly and monthly gatherings
Kayenta Book Lovers
Meetings the 2nd Monday of every month. For more details contact our bookclub
Kayenta Weavers
The Kayenta Weavers group meets weekly to enjoy the limitless creativity of off-loom weaving.
For information contact Katie
Submissions
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