Jan 1 New Years Day

Jan 14 Art by Chance Fund Raiser- Local Artists will create 5x7 art pieces to be on display for one night and people sign up for the art they would like to buy. At the end of the evening a D10 dice will be rolled to determine who wins the right to buy the art they signed up for. Art viewing at 5pm, signup at 7pm, dice roll shortly after. At Woody's Tavern. Fund raiser for Moab Arts.

Jan 15 Grand County Business Summit- Conference brings together speakers from government agencies, local elected officials coordinated with tourism officials and businesses. Springhill Suites, Moab. See pg 4B

Jan 16–18 Annual Bluff Balloon Festival- One of the highlights of the year for visitors and residents of southeastern Utah. Come and see the sky lit up in in every color imaginable as hot air balloons fill the sky. Info at bluffutah.org/annual-bluff-balloon-festival/

Jan 21 Science Moab on Tap: Dust in the Wind and on the Snow- Join Science Moab at Woody’s Tavern for another talk highlighting local science research! Snow scientist Dr. McKenzie Skiles of the University of Utah will discuss her research about snowpacks and how windblown dust impacts the rate of snowmelt and hydrology in the mountain West. Doors open at 5:30pm. The talk will begin at 6pm and end around 7pm. Free!

Jan 24 Puttin' On the Ritz- Seekhaven's annual gala fund raiser. Theme this year is Hollywood Royale. 6pm at Hoodoo Resort Moab. Visit Seekhaven.org for more info.

Jan 27–28 Tina — The Tina Turner Musical- Asteria Theatre Broadway Series at Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, Colorado. See pg 12A

Jan 31 Arches Ultra- Arches Ultra travels along the border of Arches National Park, using Bar M, Klonzo, and Klondike Trail. Systems. As an added bonus, experience running past dinosaur tracks in UtahRaptor State Park! The event offers 50mile, 50K, Half Marathon and 9K distances. www.madmooseevents.com

LUNCH at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 W. Noon on Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri under 60: $6.00 over 60: $2.50 suggested donation Moab Valley Multicultural Center Food Pantry. Clients may access the Food Pantry once every two weeks. Schedule: Mon Wed Thu: 9am-12pm, 1-5pm Tue: 9am-12pm, 2:30-5pm, Fri: 9am-12pm

Tai Chi with Drew (Oct 13, 27, 5:15 pm at 76 South 100 West—In the Back of Red Rock Bakery) Class taught by Drew Roots who has been consistently practicing Tai-chi for 27 years now. Sign up online at www.wellnesscollectivemoab.com to save your spot.

In Stitches: Fiber Arts Club- Free! (Mondays 3:30–4:30pm) All skill levels and ages welcome! No registration required. Moab Public Library, 257 E Center St

Chair Yoga (Mondays at 9am, 76 South 100 West—In the Back of Red Rock Bakery) Join us for Chair Yoga, a class designed to support and nurture everyone, regardless of ability. Sign up online at www.wellnesscollectivemoab.com to save your spot.

Radio Book Club on KZMU The library teams up with Back of Beyond Books to bring you the latest exciting literary news, and discuss the best of what we're reading. First Monday of every month at 5pm on KZMU radio. 90.1 or 106.7

The History Hour Hosted by local guide Blaine Reniger, through storytelling and conversation with expert guests, the show covers the significant people, places and events that have shaped Moab and the surrounding area. Last Monday of every month at 4PM on KZMU radio: 90.1, 106.7, or 90.7.

This Week in Moab The longest running public affairs show on KZMU features live, civic-related discussions about the goings-on in the Moab community. Join hosts for conversations on what’s happening locally and in our region! (Almost) every Monday at 5PM on KZMU radio: 90.1, 106.7, or 90.7.

Chef's Adventures with Buck and Bernie Join chef Tim Buckingham and chef Bernard Guillas on their culinary adventures featuring travel, culture, friendship and recipes in each episode. First Monday of every month at 4PM on KZMU radio: 90.1, 106.7, or 90.7.

Indoor Soccer (Mondays 8pm) at Old Spanish Trail Arena
USARA Family Bowling Night- 6pm at Gravel Pit Lanes, 1078 Mill Creek Drive. (Every last Monday of the month) Questions: 435-612-2300

Castle Valley Library Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10am–2pm

Equestrian Community Night (Tuesdays 4–8pm) at Old Spanish Trail Arena indoor arena

Delicate Stitchers Quilt Guild Meeting- Delicate Stitchers Quilt Guild meets monthly the second Tuesday of each month at the Grand Center, 182 North 500 W. An informal time to visit begins at 6 p.m. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Meetings include a lesson and show and tell, when members have a chance to show off their latest projects. For more information, call Mary Wakeley, Guild president, at 815-712-6169.

Y12SR-The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Wednesdays at 5:15pm at 76 South 100 West—In the Back of Red Rock Bakery) Combining the practical tools of the 12-Step program with the ancient wisdom of yoga. Y12SR is a yoga practice followed by a brief group discussion based on the 12-steps. Open to everyone and anyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others. This is an open and inclusive group. All A’s are welcome. Y12SR is NOT a replacement for meetings, sponsors, or a part of the 12-step program. Provided in partnership with @myusara Sign up online at www.wellnesscollectivemoab.com

Grand County Public Library's 2nd Wednesday Book Club meets at 6 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. All are welcome! Call the library at 435-259-1111 to learn more or to reserve a copy of the monthly book selection. Info at www.grandcountyutah.net/638/Book-Clubs.

Moab Swing Dance Community Wednesday evenings 7pm at the MARC, 111 E 100 N, This is a progressive series—no experience or partner required. facebook: @moabswingdance

Community Yoga with Wellness Collective (Thursdays at 5:15pm at 76 South 100 West—In the Back of Red Rock Bakery). Join the facilitators with Wellness Collective for a 60 minute community yoga class. Class is by donation and you must sign up in advance online at. www.wellnesscollectivemoab.com

Moab Taiko Dan (Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm) a local drumming group specializing in the art of Japanese drumming, is recruiting beginners. Center Street Gym. Text 435-201-0209 for info.

Dharma Recovery (Oct 2, 16, 30, 6:30pm at 76 South 100 West—In the Back of Red Rock Bakery) Dharma Recovery-a peer-led movement and community that is unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction. We believe that the traditional Buddhist teachings, often referred to as the Dharma, offer a powerful approach to healing from addiction and living a life of true freedom. Please sign up online at www.wellnesscollectivemoab.com

Figure Model Session with Live Model (Every other Thursday: Oct 2 & 16 & 30, 6–9pm.) at the Moab Art Center: all skill levels and mediums welcome (must provide own materials), $10 suggested donation at the door, contact facilitator Greg MacDonald at greg@studiowhat.net for more information

Community NADA Ear Acupuncture & Sound Bath (Oct 9, 23, 6:30pm at 76 South 100 West—In the Back of Red Rock Bakery) Join Wellness Collective and The Recovery Center for Ear Acupuncture. The ear acupuncture will follow the NADA protocol. This unique blend of gentle acupuncture and immersive sound creates a whole-body experience that supports healing on both physical and emotional levels. By Donation. Please sign up online at www.wellnesscollectivemoab.com

Our Village Community Center Free Market (Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm until Oct 16). Locally Grown Produce. www.ourvillagemoab.org

Free Community Lunch Thursdays from 11:30am to 1:00pm at the St. Francis Episcopal Church (250 Kane Creek Boulevard, Moab). Free lunches for all who come by. Homemade soups (always several choices) or sandwiches, bread (chips with sandwiches), dessert, coffee and water. Call St. Francis Episcopal Church at 435 259-5831 for information.

Gentle Yoga (Fridays, 10:00am at USARA 23 S 100 W, Moab). Join Breann at USARA for a FREE gentle yoga class. Please sign up in advance online at. www.wellnesscollectivemoab.com

Grand County Public Library's Castle Valley Book Club meets at 10am on the last Friday of each month at the Castle Valley Town Pavilion. All are welcome! Call the library at 435-259-1111 to learn more or to reserve a copy of the monthly book selection. Info at www.grandcountyutah.net/638/Book-Clubs.

Fun Friday- Flow into Yoga (Fridays, 8:30am at 76 South 100 West—In the Back of Red Rock Bakery). Start your Friday with this all-levels donation yoga class designed to help you awaken the body, center the mind, and ease into your day with intention. Includes a Free 12oz coffee from the Red Rock Bakery! Please sign up in advance online at. www.wellnesscollectivemoab.com

Free Community Food Pantry Fridays from 5-6:30pm at the St. Francis Episcopal Church (250 Kane Creek Boulevard, Moab) No ID, no name, no address, no personal information needed. We always have canned goods, bagged goods, meat. We often have bread, fresh produce, milk, cheese, fruit juice, eggs. Also personal toiletries, cleaning supplies, diapers, dog food. Feel free to pick up for someone who can't get out, or someone who is working. Call St. Francis Episcopal Church at 435 259-5831 for information.

Qi-Gong (Oct 11, 25, 8:00am at 76 South 100 West—In the Back of Red Rock Bakery) Zhineng Qigong is a powerful mind-body practice rooted in ancient Chinese healing traditions and adapted for modern times. This gentle yet profound system blends slow movement, sound, visualization, and meditation to help individuals cultivate inner peace, restore balance, and enhance vitality. Virtual-Zoom or in person option available! Sign up at wellnesscollectivemoab.com for more info.
Moab Arts Center Classes Visit our website at www.MoabArts.org for the most recent class schedule.