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Moab
Calendar of Events
July 2009
2 Opening Reception "Desert Horses" Art Show, Mother/Daughter Art Show at Edge of the Cedars Museum in
Blanding, Utah. Page and Sunnie Holland will be displaying their artwork at the Edge of the Cedars Museum in Blanding Utah. Their paintings are representations of their relationship with the horses that they ride in the Southeastern Utah desert around Moab. Having lived in Moab their entire life, Page and Sunnie have spent much time exploring the canyons with their horses. Images of the horses themselves, as well as landscapes that they fell in love with while riding, will be on display at the Museum.
Exhibit open from July 1 through January 31, 2010.
See article on page 6B.
2 thursday Night Movie Night at the Library
Film - Seven pounds. 7:00 pm. This event is FREE. Everyone is
invited. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian. For more info visit the Grand County Public Library at
257 E. Center Street or call 259-1111.
2 "Who Are We?", Improv, 8 PM, Frankie D's
Who Are We?, an acclectic Improv troup from Southeastern Utah,
will be at Frankie D's for a special one night performance. Who
Are We? will use audience suggestions to create outrageous skits
and scenarios. Come find out who Who Are We? is and maybe
you can suggest who they will be as well.
4 independence day
4 Moab Farmer's Market, Swanny City Park
Celebrate Independence Day at Farmers' Market from 8 am to
noon. Fresh local food, arts and crafts, baked goods, community
information, local musicians, hot coffee at the sponsor booth.
For information contact Gayle Weyher 435-259-0242.
Moab Farmers' Market sponsored by the Youth Garden Project.
4 Patriots on Parade, 4:30 PM, Swanny City Park
Come enter the parade in your best partriotic garb. Ride a bike,
walk, or decorate a float or vehicle. Children are espeically invited
to decorate their bikes, trikes, skateboards, or whatever and join
the fun. There is no registration required, so just show up, It's a
short parade, so almost anyone can participate. It starts at 400 N
& 500 W and ends at Turner Lumber. Meet no later than 4:00 pm.
Don't forget that it's July and you'll need to carry water!
4 Moab 4th of July Celebration -
Swanny City Park "Enjoy the Crunch" Good food to "crunch" (see how fast you can"crunch" down watermelon at the watermelon eating contest) and
good times to forget the economic "crunch" (ring toss, darts, fish pond and dunk tank). "Crunch-time" begins with a community parade followed by an afternoon filled with cultural performances, games, prizes and vendors. Fireworks at dusk. Swanny City Park (400 N 100 W) - 4:30pm-8:30pm - For info call 435-259-7814. see article on page 3A
4-5 3 Person Scramble Golf Tournament,
Call Moab Golf Course for entry info, 435-259-6488
5 "Moab Night Lights" Outdoor Screening Series
This American Gothic, pre-show entertainment begins at 8:30 pm
on the Museum of Moab Lawn (corner of 100 E & Center St).
See article on page 6B
7-10 Geo Whiz Summer Base Camp for Kids
by Canyonlands Field Institute. 3 nights/4days. Camp is for kids
entering grades 4th through 7th in the fall. Hiking, learning, river trip and Fun! are included. Cost $100 per child. Partial scholarships available.
Call 435-259-7750 for more info. See ad on page 5A.
11 Moab Farmer's Market, Swanny City Park
Every Saturday from 8 am - 12 noon. Fresh local food, arts and crafts, baked goods, community information, local musicians, hot coffee at the sponsor booth. For information contact Gayle Weyher 435-259-0242.
Moab Farmers' Market sponsored by the Youth Garden Project.
11 Bull Hollow Race Series,
Bull Hollow Raceway, Monticello, see article on page 4B.
12 "Moab Night Lights" Outdoor Screening Series
Animated Shorts from Slamdance Film Festival,
pre-show entertainment begins at 8:30 pm on the Museum of
Moab Lawn (corner of 100 E & Center St). See article on page 6B
15 Hand-drum workshop, Edge of the Cedars
Drums are one of the most ancient of musical instruments, the staccato sound sometimes compared to a heartbeat. Learn about traditional music and working with hide. Make your own 12" hand-drum using elk hide and cedar wood in the one-day workshop. Each Participant will complete a beautiful, 12"x3" single-head hand-drum. The hand-drum can be a lasting work of art as well as a unique musical instrument. Preregistration required.
16 "Utah History Through Native Eyes - EOC
Learning about the Noochew (Ute People)", Blanding
Edge of the Cedars State Park/Museum presents Northern Ute film maker, Larry Cesspooch at 6:30 pm in a Public Square presentation sponsored by the Utah Humanities Council. Cesspooch will highlight three historic periods in Ute History. This program is free and all are welcome! Call 435-678-2238 for more info. The Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum is located at 660 West 400 North in Blanding, Utah. The museum is open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays.17-18 Capitol Reef Classic Stage Race, Torrey, Utah (see article and ad on page 18A)
18 Moab Farmer's Market, Swanny City Park
Every Saturday from 8 am - 12 noon. Grand County Public Library presents story time at 10:30 AM.
Fresh local food, arts and crafts, baked goods, community information, local musicians, hot coffee at the sponsor booth. For info, Gayle Weyher 435-259-0242. Farmers' Market sponsored by the Youth Garden Project.
18 Zetroc Music Fest, Cortez Colorado (see ad on page 18A)
19 "Moab Night Lights" Outdoor Screening Series
The Films of Bill Brown (philosphical personal journeys) , pre-show entertainment begins at 8:30 pm
on the Museum of Moab Lawn (corner of 100 E & Center St). See article on page 6B
24 Utah State Holiday......Pioneer Day
24 Annual Ice Cream Social, Dan O' Laurie Museum of Moab
see article on page 6B
24-25 Bicknell International Film Festival, Bicknell Utah www.thebiff.org
25 La Sal Mountain Summer Fiesta, R. Carlos Nakai & Keola Beamer
In Concert at Mt. Peale Resort in Old La Sal. Begins at Noon until it is over.
For ticket info see ad on page 1B.
25 FARM DAY at Moab Farmer's Market, Swanny City Park, 8 am - 12 noon
Fresh local food, arts and crafts, baked goods, community information, local musicians, hot coffee at the sponsor booth. Contact Gayle Weyher 435-259-0242. Moab Farmers' Market sponsored by the Youth Garden Project. A celebration of Farming with farm animals and tractors including YGP's chicken tractor.
26 "Moab Night Lights" Outdoor Screening Series
16mm educationsal films from the Southwest; pre-show entertainment begins at 8:30 pm
on the Museum of Moab Lawn (corner of 100 E & Center St). See article on page 6B
August 2009
1-2 XRRA Rock Racing, Cortez, Colorado, (see ad on page 14B)
1 Four Corners Shootout, San Juan County Fair at BullHollow Raceway
1 Humane Society of Moab Valley Fundraiser at Center Cafe
1 Moab Farmers' Market, Swanny City Park, 8 am - 12 noon
1-2 3-N-1 Couples Golf Tournament, Moab Golf Course
4-7 Geo Whiz Summer Base Camp for Kids by Canyonlands Field Institute.
3 nights/4days. Camp is for kids entering grades 4th through 7th in the fall. Hiking, learning, river trip and Fun! Cost $100 per child. Partial scholarships available. Call 435-259-7750 for more info. See ad on page 5A.
5 Kids Pottery Day, Edge of the Cedars Museum/Park, Blanding
7 Relay for Life, Grand County High School Track
8 Women's Red Rock Music Festival, Torrey, Utah www.redrockwomensfest.com
8 Moab Farmers' Market, Swanny City Park, 8 am - 12 noon
21-23 Off-Road Rendezvous, Gateway Canyons Resort, Colorado
Experience Colorado's new off-road trails wwwgatewaycanyons.com Event info 970-931-2458
22 Bull Hollow Raceway Series, Monticello
29-30 National Hare Scrambles - WeBe Racing, BullHollow Raceway
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