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The deadline for contest entries is a Feb. 1 postmark. Convention registration information and contest guidelines are found at www.utahpoets.com.

All Utah poets are invited. several prizes are open to only non-members, with the hope that discovery of this gathering of poets will bring awareness that if you enjoy poetry, you are among friends.

The two day feast of poetry will culminate Saturday evening with a program for winners of Utah Poets Student Division, Junior Creative. all students, public, private, and home school, are urged to enter poems. Student deadline is Feb. 15. Log onto www.utahpoets.com/youth/youth.html for more information.

Margaret Nadauld to present lecture

ST. GEORGE – Margaret Nadauld’s lecture, “Our Responsibility to the Rising Generation,” will take place at 7 p.m. Friday at the St. George LDS Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St.

The lecture is free, dress is casual and everyone is invited!

Nadauld is the author of two books and numerous articles, and is a former General Young Women’s President for the LDS Church.

Nadauld will share her view of the needs, concerns and blessings of the rising generation. She will give specific insights to what everyone in a community can do to help rear the rising generation.

Call 673-5181 for more information.

Art Around the Corner thanks donors

ST. GEORGE – With the help of generous contributions from Questar and Rocky Mountain Power, the Art Around the Corner Foundation has committed to purchase “Book Peddlers”, a sculpture depicting two book-laden monks on a tricycle but representing much more by Jack Morford.

The piece, which has been on loan from the artist for the Art Around the Corner outdoor art exhibit since 2008, is currently on display in Town Square near the Washington County Library.

The symbolism is the lifeblood of the sculptor’s intended message. Morford said the monks serve as a reminder of the birth of the modern book. the pair moves forward on their tricycle steadily, but slowly, recalling the slow progression of literacy through the centuries. the top monk’s blindfold invites viewers to open their eyes to the world around them.

“We are thrilled that through the generosity of donors like Questar and Rocky Mountain Power, we will be able to enjoy ‘Book Peddlers’ in St. George for generations to come,” Pike said. “Additional donors are still needed, but the combined total of what we have received thus far brought us close enough that we have been able to commit to this significant purchase.”

“Book Peddlers” is part of Art Around the Corner, a not-for-profit outdoor arts project in historic downtown St. George. For information on how to donate toward the purchase of “Book Peddlers” or to purchase other Art Around the Corner sculptures, visit www.artaroundthecorner.org or contact Steve Kemp at 313-7007.

- the Spectrum & Daily News

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