May - June 29 Lyrical Landscapes pastel show continues at Dead Horse Point State Park, Big Horn Gallery. Fine art brought to you by the Moab Pastel Guild.

May-June Annual Museum Quilt Challenge - The Museum of Moab hosts the Delicate Stitchers Quilt Guilds annual art quilt challenge. Each year a new theme is picked. Moab's dedicated quilter put together a fantastic show of skill and artistry this years shows theme is "Name That Tune" in the Lloyd Pierson History Hall

May-July Remembering the Civil War - This special exhibit curated by Grand County Middle School students tells the story of soldiers in the Union and Confederate armies and showcases Civil War objects from the museum's collections.

16 - 21 Lower San Juan River Trip: Wildlife and Geology. Come float the canyons of the Lower San Juan River with Canyonlands Field Institute from Mexican Hat to Clay Hills, Utah, including Goosenecks State Park. The Mexican Hat to Clay Hills section of the river is 56 miles long and is famous for its deep canyons and stunning geology. The river meanders through Goosenecks State Park with 1,000′ canyon walls and forms fun splashy rapids as we make our way to Clay Hills. There are great hikes in the side canyons along the way and discoveries to be made of fossils, history and geology. Cost per Person: $1,100 adult, $860 youth 6-17, includes $12 BLM Special Area Fee. Call 435-259-7750, email info@cfimoab.org or visit http://cfimoab.org/trips/lower-san-juan-river-trip/

16-22 Desert R.A.T.S. (Race Across the Sand) - Desert R.A.T.S. is a supported foot race, with several stages (running/walking), over a distance of about 148 miles. Each participant must carry his/her own pack containing food, water, safety equipment and other essential material. The shortest distance covered in 1 day is 9 miles and the longest in 1 day is 52 miles. For more info visit geminiadventures.com or call Reid 303-249-1112.

18-22 Buck’s Grill House Live Music- Tues June 18 Bridget Otto, Thurs June 20 Frank & Jeff, Fri June 21 Sand & Sunnie Sheff, Sat June 22 Eric Jones. Music from 7-10pm, 1393 N Hwy 191, for info: 435-259-5201 or www.bucksgrillhouse.com.

20 Moab Farmers' Market every Thursday 5-8 pm. Local and regional produce, meat & cheese, handcrafted goods, fine art, baked goods, prepared food and live music! Swanny City Park.

20 Free Film! MOONRISE KINGDOM Presented by the Grand County Public Library and Utah Film Circuit: Moab. Directed by Wes Anderson and winner of 28 awards. Quirky, tender and funny, this movie is set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s. A young boy and girl fall in love and are moved to run away together. Various factions of the town mobilize to search for them and the town is turned upside down -- which might not be such a bad thing. 7 pm, Star Hall (159 E. Center St.) Call the library for more info 435-259-1111 or go to www.moablibrary.org

20 Sand Island ~ Sand Island, located just west of Bluff, Utah, has countless rock art images in a BLM recreational area. A portion of these images were documented last spring by a volunteer crew of 36 folks from six different states. The images are representable of the Glen Canyon Linear, Basket Maker II, Ancestral Puebloan, Protohistoric, and more recent additions. The documentation process was based on photographs and field observations during an April week last year. A geologic study during this same week provides historic information on changes in the course of the San Juan River and possible age of the Sandstone cliffs. Join Archaeologist, Leigh Grench as she discusses this historic work in the Sand Island area. Part of the Canyonlands Natural History Association (CNHA) lecture series at the Moab Information Center at 6:00 pm. Free to the public

20 Blu Pig Live Music - Scott Ibex, 7:00 pm

21 Moab Poets and Writers Open Mic, a potluck at Rotary Park starting at 6:30 P.M. Cups, plates, forks & spoons will be provided. For more info contact Marcy at 435-259-6197 or marcymoab@yahoo.com.

22 Charity Golf Event - sponsored by Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Utah. 4 man scramble with 8am shotgun start & $10k hole-in-one contest. Lunch and awards ceremony to follow. For more info visit www.utoesgolf.com or call 435-260-8644.

22 Mountain Wildflowers 1-Day Seminar. Canyonlands Field Institute is offering a one day field exploring the wildflowers of the La Sal Mountains. Learn to identify a multitude of species at the peak of their bloom. Locations depend on snow melt; general elevation of activity between 8-11,000 feet elevation, moderate, mostly on trail hiking.. Join local naturalist Joel Tuhy for a full day workshop that includes lunch, transportation, hikes and interpretive talks. Signup deadline June 17 by noon. $100 Adult/youth 16+. Call 435-259-7750, email info@cfimoab.org or visit http://cfimoab.org/trips/mountain-wildflowers-1-day-seminar.

22 Live Entertainment. Moab's Dog and Pony Show- Magic with Rick Boretti, live music, Comedy with the Uranium Players, Fire Dancing with Blazing outlaws, With host Sand Sheff--at Moab Backyard Theater 56 West 100 South (behind Zax downtown). Kids are Free. Adults 10 dollars at the door. 7:30pm.

25-29 Buck’s Grill House Live Music- Tues June 25 Bridget Otto, Thurs June 27 Eric Jones, Fri June 28 Sand & Sunnie Sheff, Sat June 29 Scott Ibex. Music from 7-10pm, 1393 N Hwy 191, for info: 435-259-5201 or www.bucksgrillhouse.com.

27 Moab Farmers' Market every Thursday 5-8 pm. Local and regional produce, meat & cheese, handcrafted goods, fine art, baked goods, prepared food and live music! Swanny City Park.

27 Blu Pig Live Music - Scott Ibex, 7:00 pm

28-29 Woody's Tavern Live Music - 221 South Main Street. Fri & Sat featuring James and The Devil. For more info call 435-259-9323.
29 Writing Workshop from 9:00 A.M. to noon at the MARC. This workshop on character development is presented by Diana Adams and sponsored by Moab Poets and Writers. For more info contact Marcy at 435-259-6197 or marcymoab@yahoo.com.

29 Raft for the Cure - Join us in Moab for the event weekend of the summer! A Day of rafting on the Colorado River with all your friends, BBQ lunch, and then live music and dinner in the park that evening - all for the great cause of raising funds for breast cancer awareness and preventon - in partnership with the Komen Foundation, Salt Lake Affiliate. For more info visit raftforthecure.com or call 435-259-7019.

29 Dawg Days of Summer BBQ & Silent Auction - Join us Saturday June 29 from 4:00-8:00 at Old City Park for our Annual Dawg Days of Summer BBQ & Silent Auction Benefit for The Humane Society of Moab Valley. Relax and enjoy the tunes of local musicians while treating your taste buds to a delicious BBQ. And, you won't want to resist bidding on the many luxury gift items at our silent auction! For tickets and more info call 435-259-4862 or visit moabpets.org.

29 Live Entertainment. Moab's Dog and Pony Show- Magic with Rick Boretti, live music, Comedy with the Uranium Players, Fire Dancing with Blazing outlaws, With host Sand Sheff--at Moab Backyard Theater 56 West 100 South (behind Zax downtown). Kids are Free. Adults 10 dollars at the door. 7:30pm.

30 – July 4 Upper San Juan River Trip: Archaeology and Geology. Join specialist naturalist guides on this rafting trip on the scenic San Juan River with Canyonlands Field Institute. Learn about the Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) culture, historic settlements, fossils, geology and more while rafting Class I-II rapids and enjoying beautiful sandstone canyons. Suitable for range of abilities, craft used depends on season and water level. Adults and children 6 years and older. Cost per Person: $860 adults $660 youth 6-17 plus $6 BLM Special Area Fee. Call 435-259-7750, email info@cfimoab.org or visit http://cfimoab.org/trips/upper-san-juan-river-trip/

JULY 2013

2 Moab Garden Club Meeting. Open to anyone with an interest in gardening. 6:30 p.m. For location of this month's meeting please contact: moabgardener@yahoo.com, Patty Larson 259-7941, Tricia Scott 1 435-249-4959

2-5 La Sal Mountains Explorer Base Camp: An eco-adventure for kids that want to combine a fun time outdoors with learning cool stuff about our woods and wildlife. 4 days, 3 nights camping in the La Sal Mountains. For kids entering grades 5-8. Small groups, 1:6 instructor to youth ratio. $150 per 3-day session, $100 for Grand County students. Trip includes: Transportation, tents, meals, land use permits, and fun hiking, games and nature activities. 10% discount for siblings. Scholarships available for qualifying Grand County students. www.cfimoab.org or call Canyonlands Field Institute at 435-259-7750.

4 INDEPENDENCE DAY

4 Patriots on Parade Full day of Fun July 4th Celebration in Swanney Park. We will kick of the day with our Parade. The parade will start at MC's on the Corner, 4th North & 5th West at 9:30 am. No need to register; just show up, decorate yourself, your bike, your car and join in. Sponsored by the Moab Chamber of Commerce, 435-259-7814.

4   4th of July Fireworks Display sponsored by Grand County, the Grand County Recreation District, and the City of Moab. Fireworks will be choreographed to a playlist and aired on 97.1 KCYN and showcased from Lions Back at dark, approximately 10pm. Rain/wind date: within 2 days.

6  First Annual Classic Show Shine em up 8-10 and join the Torrey Apple Days Parade at 10am. Show at 10am-3pm. Prizes 3pm. $5 registration. Contact April 435-219- 5530 or Kermit 435-201-9754. Hosted by the La Cueva Restaurante Mexicana, 875 N SR 24, Torrey, UT.

5-6 Woody's Tavern Live Music - 221 South Main Street. Fri & Sat featuring Jack and Jill. For more info call 435-259-9323.

6 First Annual Classic Show - Shine em up 8-10 and join the Torrey Apple Days Parade at 10am. Show at 10am-3pm. Prizes 3pm. $5 registration. Contact April 435-219- 5530 or Kermit 435-201-9754. Hosted by the La Cueva Restaurante Mexicana, 875 N SR 24, Torrey, UT.

6 Live Entertainment. Moab's Dog and Pony Show- Magic with Rick Boretti, live music, Comedy with the Uranium Players, Fire Dancing with Blazing outlaws, With host Sand Sheff--at Moab Backyard Theater 56 West 100 South (behind Zax downtown). Kids are Free. Adults 10 dollars at the door. 7:30pm.

9-12 La Sal Mountains Explorer Base Camp: An eco-adventure for kids that want to combine a fun time outdoors with learning cool stuff about our woods and wildlife. 4 days, 3 nights camping in the La Sal Mountains. For kids entering grades 5-8. Small groups, 1:6 instructor to youth ratio. $150 per 3-day session, $100 for Grand County students. Trip includes: Transportation, tents, meals, land use permits, and fun hiking, games and nature activities. 10% discount for siblings. Scholarships available for qualifying Grand County students.www.cfimoab.org or call Canyonlands Field Institute at 435-259-7750.

11 WabiSabi Nonprofit Network: BBQ Social. All Nonprofits are invited to share lunch together, invite a friend! BBQ provided, sides are welcome. We love RSVPs! 259.2553. Noon-1pm, Rotary Park.

11 Prehistoric Rock Art and Cultures of the Moab Area~ Sally Cole. Images of storytelling and history! In the deep and colorful sandstone outcroppings of the Colorado Plateau, the petroglyphs and rock paintings of the ancient inhabitants of the West are an enduring record of past ideas and practices. Join author, Sally Cole, as she traces connections between art on canyon walls, rock shelters, and boulders and designs on pottery, basketry and other artifacts. Canyonlands Natural History Association (CNHA) ~ Museum of Moab Lecture Series. Moab Information Center, Corner of Center & Main, 6:00 pm

13-14 The Lost World of Range Creek: Archaeological paradise: rare opportunity to see pristine prehistoric Fremont rock art and sites in-depth with plenty of time to explore. Two days with vehicle tour, hikes, and camping, evening program, all meals. Located in the Book Cliffs between Green River and Price, Range Creek Canyon has been recently opened to research and restricted vehicle access after careful protection by local ranching family for many years. Small group, comfortable vehicle supported camp, longer trip allows quality time for exploring, hiking, discussion. $400 Adults and youth 16+ www.cfimoab.org  or call Canyonlands Field Institute at 435-259-7750.

17 An Evening of Poetry and Conversation - Shel Silverstein, American poet, singer-songwriter and cartoonist - presented by Mike Duncan at 6:00 pm at the Grand County Library in the large meeting room. This event is sponsored by Moab Poets And Writers and the Grand County Library.

17-19 Teen River Skills Clinic For teens entering 7th-12th grades. Learn to navigate whitewater rivers through a hands-on rafting and ducky trip with CFI’s experienced Naturalist Guides. In the heat of the summer, spend three awesome days paddling and rowing the classic “Daily” stretch of the Colorado River outside Moab. Three daily sessions start and end at the CFI warehouse in Moab; lessons from 8 am to 5 pm. All participants help in prepping gear, rigging the boats at the boat ramp, and paddling downstream through 14 miles of Class I-II rapids. $150 ($100 for students in Grand County School District.) 10% discount for siblings. Trip includes: Transportation, lunches, all river equipment, instruction and hiking, games and nature activities. www.cfimoab.org or call Canyonlands Field Institute at 435-259-7750.

25 Cleaning Up Moab After the Cold War ~ Lee Shenton ~ Grand County’s UMTRA (Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project) liaison, Lee Shenton describes the legacy of the “Cold War” in the Moab area. Taking us from Moab as a uranium boomtown in the 1950’s to the Department of Energy’s ongoing efforts to remediate the site of the old Atlas Uranium Mill and vicinity properties. Learn what can be done to return this beautiful location to benefificial public use. Canyonlands Natural History Association (CNHA) ~ Museum of Moab Lecture Series. Moab Information Center, Corner of Center & Main, 6:00 pm

4-5 Westwater Canyon: Whitewater Drops in the Black Rocks: Explore this wonderful canyon, a Wilderness Study area, with CFI Naturalist-Guides; small group, side canyon hike, behind the scenes stories, history, geology and exciting whitewater too! 17 mile river trip offers an insider’s perspective on Westwater Wilderness Study Area at a slower pace. Geology for the layman, how the river now flows through the black rock "roots of the Ancient Rockies!" For younger folks, we do some of our fun-to-learn science activities and games. 6 miles of exciting Class III-IV rapids. Trip meets at 9 am at CFI headquarters in Moab and returns by 6 pm the second day. $400 Adult $320 Youth 12- 17 plus $10 BLM Special Area Fee. www.cfimoab.org  or call Canyonlands Field Institute at 435-259-7750.

6-9 La Sal Mountains Explorer Base Camp: An eco-adventure for kids that want to combine a fun time outdoors with learning cool stuff about our woods and wildlife. 4 days, 3 nights camping in the La Sal Mountains. For kids entering grades 5-8. Small groups, 1:6 instructor to youth ratio. $150 per 3-day session, $100 for Grand County students. Trip includes: Transportation, tents, meals, land use permits, and fun hiking, games and nature activities. 10% discount for siblings. Scholarships available for qualifying Grand County students. www.cfimoab.org or call Canyonlands Field Institute at 435-259-7750.

9-10 Women's Redrock Music Festival - "Music by Women for Everyone" Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday 1pm-10pm. Torrey, Utah. Robber's Roost Bookstore (outdoor venue). 185 West Main, Torrey Utah 84775 - Friday $35, Saturday $45, Both $80 - To purchase tickets and for complete details please visit our website at www.redrockwomensfest.com

23-24 Moab Bull Challenge - A 2 day event of pro-level bull riding, this is the Lane Frost Challenge Tour Finals of 2013. Old Spanish Trail Arena (3641 S. Hwy 191) - Gate opens @ 6pm, show starts @ 7pm. For more info visit lanefrostchallenge.com or call 435-454-3549.