Cover art: oil on canvas painting by Sunnie Holland
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Moab
Calendar of Events
June 2009
1-3 Book Sale at the Grand County Library
Thousands of books, audiobooks, dvds and videos to choose
from. Open to everyone from Monday to Wednesday (9am to 8pm). A special "Early Bird" sale will take place on Sat. May 30th from
10 am to 4 pm (suggested $5 donation to the library to get first crack
at the books). Everything is half-price on Wednesday. Come during
the cleanup on Thursday and fill a bag with books for $2.
4-6 Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo, Spanish Trail Arena
See article on page 1B and ad on page 6A
Professional Rodeo for three nights in Moab.
6-7 Moonshadows in Moab, road bike event
An unforgettable sunset into moonlight experience..Watch the full
moon rise briskly above the LaSal mountains; take in the sweet
sage of the desert as you make your way to the Earth's edge
overlooking the Colorado River two thousand feet below. Weekend
filled with Time Trial completion, full moon evening ride to
Dead Horse Point, 'morning after' bike ride through Moab.
www.skinnytireevents.com or call 435.259.2598
See article on page 17A
6 Moab Farmers' Market, Swanny City Park
Event sponsored by the Youth Garden Project, begins at 8 am to 12 noon. Fresh local food, arts and crafts, community information, local
musicians, hot coffee at the sponsor booth. See article on page 10B.
For more info contact Gayle Weyher at 259-0242
6 Rodeo Parade, 10 am
6 Free Utah Fishing Day!
Everyone in Utah can fish for free Saturday, June 6, 2009.
Please remember that all fishing laws and rules in Utah still apply.
6-7 Canyonlands Couples Golf Tournament, Moab
2 person mixed eclectic Bestball. for entry info call 435-259-6488
11-13 Ute Mountain Round Up Rodeo, Colorado
Montezuma County Fairgrounds
12-14 Off-Road Rendezvous, Gateway Canyons Resort
www.gatewaycanyons.com
Event info 970-931-2458 see ad on page 18A
12-14 28th Annual Four Corners Fiesta - Colorado
Handmade Arts & Crafts Fair Call 970-565-1151 for more info
13 Moab Farmers' Market, Swanny City Park
Event sponsored by the Youth Garden Project, begins at 8 am to 12 noon. Fresh local food, arts and crafts, community information, local
musicians, hot coffee at the sponsor booth. See article on page 10B.
Moab Dance Band at 10:00 am.
13 Bull Hollow Race Series, Monticello
Regular motocross - www.bullhollow.com see ad on page 4B
13 Rule the Rocks, 4-8 pm
Skate competition hosted by Club Red.
Call 435-259-9991 for more info.
13 Moab Art Walk, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Enjoy an evening stroll, meet artists and view some of their work in a
variety of downtown locations. See map and article on page 3A.
14 flag day
15-19 GeoWhiz Summer Day Camp by CFI
Call 435-259-7750 for more info.
18 Moab Lecture Series, Moab Information Center
Free Thursday evening presentation at 7:00 pm sponsored by
Museum of Moab and Canyonlands Natural History Assoc.
The River Knows Everything: Desolation Canyon and the Green
with James Aton as the featured speaker.
19 Conor Oberst & the Mystic Valley Band, Star Hall
Conor Oberst, of Bright Eyes, has planned a special performance at
Star Hall in Moab. A few years ago, Conor Oberst’s bus broke down
in Moab. The band had to stay a few days and Conor fell in love with
the location. Since then, he has written several songs about Moab
and his experience including the song titled “Moab” Tickets available exclusively at Sgt Pepper’s Music & Video
Doors open at 6:30 pm Concert begins at 7:30 pm
20 Moab Farmers' Market, Swanny City Park
Event sponsored by the Youth Garden Project, begins at 8 am to 12 noon. Fresh local food, arts and crafts, community information, local
musicians, hot coffee at the sponsor booth. See article on page 10B.
Grand County Public Library presents story time at 10:30 am.
20 The Arch & The Horsehead Golf Tournament
2 man bestball Moab & Hideout. For entry info call 435-259-6488
20 Utah Sports Riders Assoc. Desert, Bull Hollow
Motocross - Monticello. www.bullhollow.com
21 father's day
26 Open Mic, 6:30 pm, The Good Place
Reunion of all contributors to Glyphs I, II and III;
sponsored by Moab Poets and Writers
27 Moab Farmers' Market, Swanny City Park
Event sponsored by the Youth Garden Project,
begins at 8 am to 12 noon.
Fresh local food, arts and crafts, community information,
local musicians, hot coffee at the sponsor booth.
See article on page 10B.
Yoga Sun Salutations with Jenn Oestrich at 10:00 am.
30-July 3 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 this page.
July 2009
2 Opening Reception "Desert Horses" , Edge of the Cedars Museum
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 and Cover art.
4 independence day
4-5 3 Person Scramble Golf Tournament,
Moab Golf Course,
for entry info, call 435-259-6488
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 this page.
11 Moab Farmer's Market, Swanny City Park
11 Bull Hollow Race Series, Bull Hollow Raceway, Monticello
18 Moab Farmer's Market, Swanny City Park
18 Zetroc Music Fest, Cortez Colorado (see ad on page 18A)
24 Utah State Holiday......Pioneer Day
25 Moab Farmer's Market, Swanny City Park
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