Alisha Burton - Volunteer Baker Spotlight


Alisha Burton is a local artist who loves to be outside. Currently, she volunteers with the Art Around the Corner Foundation, works an occasional night at the library, and does a lot of hiking with her family. You can follow her adventures at kids in the desert.  Her gingerbread creation - pictured here will be on display at 55 N Main Street at the MoFACo store aka Modern Farm and Artisan Co-op which is open Wednesday- Sunday. Check it out until Saturday December 12th!




The St George Gingerbread House Parade has been greatly sponsored by 

Jody Koch, Utah's Premier Realtor






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