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Moab
Calendar of Events
November 2009
1-6 Moab Folk Camp, Six days of hands-on workshops with
nationally recognized instructors in a variety of courses ranging from
songwriting and vocal performance to beginning and advanced
guitar, blues guitar, bluegrass guitar, mandolin, harmonica and
more. Moab Folk Camp offers a supportive environment in which
students can experience the joy of making music and learning new
skills in a beautiful setting, away from everyday distractions, with a
caring group of musical friends. If you've been looking for
somewhere to get started playing music or improve your musical
skills, you've found the right place. www.cosysheridan.com/mfcindex.html (see article on page 21)
3 election day
3 43rd Annual Election Night Dinner, St. Pius X Catholic
Church, 5pm to 8pm. Tickets available at the door or from parish members. Adults $10, Seniors (65+) $ 8 Juniors $ 8 (6-12)
Kids under 6 are free. GO VOTE and then break bread with friends
and neighbors before the elections results are in.
5 Edge of the Cedars Museum, Blanding. Free program
“We Shall Remain: The Utah Voices, The Goshute”, educator,
author, tribal member Beverly Harrison speaking @ 6:30pm.
660 W. 400 North. More info 435-678-2238
6-8 Moab Folk Festival, an exciting gathering of accomplished
artists from national, regional & local contemporary folk music
community, brings to Moab some of the finest singer/songwriter
musicians in the country. see article on page 21
www.moabfolkfestival.com or
call 435-259-3198
7-8 Bucklelew Motocross Training Camps, Moab’s Redrock
Raceway. Limited spots to coach riders on proper technique for
jumping, cornering, starts, whoops, body positioning, line selection& race strategies. Bucklelew is the AMA Pro Supercross winner and
multi-time amateur national champion.
More info@ RedRockDirtRiders.com
7 Moab Rotary Auction, 11 am - 5 pm. Radio/TV live fundraiser.
Watch Channel 6 TV & listen to KCYN radio for description of items
to bid on. Held at Canyonlands Copy Center. Call 259-8431
7 Aikido: Free public Demo @ the Moab Fitness Center. Aerobics
room @ 4:30pm, or come earlier & watch the last part of a special
training session with Brad Manosevitz Sensei, visiting 3rd degree
blackbelt from Aspen. Contact Ata for more info 435-260-2874
7 “Sneak a Peek” Open House, Edge of the Cedars Museum,
Blanding. . Find out what’s behind the locked doors in the Museum
repository & see how artifacts are cared for and curated. 2-4pm,
tours on the half hour. Free with admission /special rate for San
Juan residents. 660 W. 400 North. More info 435-678-2238
7-8 Elks Charity Scramble Golf Tournament, Moab Golf Course.
(men & women) For entry info call 435-259-6488
11 VETERANS DAY
12 “Perishable Artifacts of Chaco Canyon & Aztec Pueblo”,
Dr. Laurie Webster returns to share her latest research examining
sandals, basketry samples & other perishable artifacts. Free @
6:30pm. Edge of the Cedars Museum, Blanding. 660 W. 400 North.
More info 435-678-2238
12 "Miss Navajo" award-winning film, Grand County Library
Premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, screening at 7 pm
followed by a discussion. see article on page 30.
12-15 Photography Workshop. Join local photographer Bret Edge
& Todd Caudle on this 3-day nature photography workshop in
Arches & Canyonlands National Parks. Participants will receive
extensive field instruction on composition, photographic techniques,
filter use, how to read & use histograms and more. Image critiques & portfolio reviews during the mid-day hours provide you with
valuable feedback. www.bretedge.com or call 602-571-4170.
12-14 3rd Annual Get Reel in Moab Film Festival, Star Hall
A chance for local filmmakers to show their work, gain experience
and network. This year includes submissions from Colorado,
Arizona, Utah and various other locations. Sponsored by the Moab
to Monument Valley Film Commission, the longest running film
commission in the world. (60 years) More info & schedule at
www.moabcity.org/filmcommission.
Tickets @ Sgt Peppers Music & Video. (see article on page 30.)
13-15 5th Annual Bluff Art Festival revolves around the San Juan
River. The 2009 theme, “Take Me to the River”, launches with a river
ecology lecture, hike & presentation of the geology & hydrology
of the San Juan. Friday evening author David Roberts presents “Everett Ruess – Final Desert Trail?” Workshops & artistic
presentations are followed by the Arts Fair and two days of
activities. This festival has evolved into a multi-faceted venue
melding visual, literary, scientific and musical arts into one eclectic
happening. Check out the schedule www.bluffutah.org/artsfest.html (see article on page 31.)
13-15 Manifesting Desire, Anusara Mixed Levels Yoga Workshop with
Nova Sprick. Tap into the universal flow of energy and discover the
secret to manifesting success, freedom, and joy in your yoga
practice and life. Held at the MARC, in the Dance Room. Call
Chrissy Sloan to register 259.0693; christinarosssloan@yahoo.com.
14 Toys for Kids 4-person Moabman Scramble Golf Tournament, Moab Golf Course. (men & women) For entry info call 435-259-6488
14 Stargazing @ SW corner of Old City Park @ 6:00pm. Join Red Rock Astronomers & Faylene Roth for a tour of the night
sky & telescope viewing. See Sky Happenings in this issue for more
info or call 259-4743 or 259-3313. Sponsored by WabiSabi.
(see article on page 28)
14 Native American Club Fundraising Event, “The Blissins”, Punk/Rock genre 6-9pm @ Moab Arts & Recreation Center.
see article on page 30 and ad on page 4.
14 Moab Art Walk, 6 - 9 pm. Stroll Moab's galleries, shops,
and cafés and view some of the region's finest locally created
artwork. From traditional painting, pottery, and sculpture, to large
format landscape photography, mixed media, bead and stonework,
woven articles, and jewelry, the Moab Art Walk offers diverse,
quality exhibits inspired by the region and its inhabitants.
For more info visit moabartwalk.com. see article/ad on page 6.
14-15 1st Annual Moab River Rendezvous. Join in a celebration of
the river, river runners, history and conservation at this new annual
event. Outstanding speakers, music and historic films along with a
winter float on the Colorado River highlight this new educational
gathering. For more info or to register, call 435-259-7733 or 866-
202-1847 or visit www.moabriverrendezvous.com
14 Moab Ultimate XC: A trail running race on the Kane Creek
Road & trails within the Kane Creek Corridor will be held 8am-6pm.
Permitted through BLM & SITLA. All roads, trails & parking lots
will be open, but expect congestion. If you prefer solitude, you may
want to recreate in an alternative location. Thanks for your
cooperation, understanding & support. Contact Moab Ultimate XC,
435-259-7844 with questions. For more info & registration
at www.ultimatexc.com
16 Miss Navajo Shares Navajo Culture, Grand County Library 7 PM. see article on page 30.
19 Movie Night @ The Library, Film - “Up” Free event & everyone
is invited. Popcorn donated by Moab Chevron.
Info 435-259-1111
21 4th Annual MARC Quickdraw & Mystery Dinner Theatre, Held at the Grand Center. Seating is limited to 120 & expected to sell
out. $ 50 ticket includes admission to dinner theater, Quickdraw Art
Show, dinner & dessert catered by Red Cliffs Lodge & art auction.
Tickets: MARC 435-259-6272
21 Moab City’s 15th Annual Turkey Trot, Swanny City Park The 5k run starts @ 9:00am. Pre-register for $12 at
www.moabcity.org or register for $ 14 @ 8:00am the day of the race.
Gift certificates & t-shirts for all. Turkeys for age group winners. All
ages & abilities encouraged to run…you can even run with your
pooch. Call 435-259-2255 for more information.
21 Contra Dance, Moab Arts & Rec. Center, 7:30 pm American, British Isles & European Folk Music performed by the Moab Community Dance Band. Guest caller Richard Meyer from Denver. The fun is contagious! Instruction 7:30, dance begins at 8:00pm. No experience or partner needed. FREE, but $5 donation suggested to benefit a chosen charity. 20-21 Annual Bighorn Sheep Watch begins with a great program Friday night on bighorn sheep ecology & their life history @ 7pm at Moab Information Center, presented by Justin Shannon. The next morning offers a chance to view desert bighorn sheep in sunny southeast Utah as the Division of Wildlife Resources guides participants to locations where bighorn have recently been observed. The guides will be in radio contact with each other, so everyone can be advised as soon as sheep are spotted. For more information call 435-613-3707. See article on page 7.
26 THANKSGIVING DAY - See our listing of Moab restaurants that are serving on Thanksgiving day.
26 Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Share a meal and a story with your neighbors at WabiSabi’s FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West, from 2:00-5:00pm. A traditional feast will be served, along with a vegetarian option. Everyone is invited. More information, call 435-259-3313. See article on page 19.
27-28 USRA Thanksgiving Classic Motocross Race, Moab’s Redrock Raceway. Hundreds of racers will be competing in the final points race of the year. Fantastic spectator sport too. Sponsored by Red Rock Dirt Riders. See article on page 8 in this issue of Moab Happenings. More information at RedRockDirtRiders.com
December 2009
4 Christmas Tree Lighting at 5:30pm, County Courthouse Lawn at 125 E. Center
4-5 Grand Center Gift Fair, Grand Center @ 182 N. 500 West. December 4th from 4pm-8pm and Saturday, December 5th, from 9am-3pm.
5 Electric Light Parade down Main Street. The entire family will enjoy this amazing collection of
lighted floats as they travel along Main Street in downtown Moab. More info @ 435-259-7814.
5 27th Annual Winter Sun 10k road race, starts at the Moab Golf Course, wanders through
neighborhoods of Moab and ends at GCHS track. www.moabhalfmarathon.org
5-6 Winter Sun Festival
5 Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, MARC Come & browse hundreds of unique arts & crafts made by local artists. 111 North 111 East 10am-5pm
25 CHRISTMAS DAY
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