Jul 31 Movies at Swanny Park- Peoples’ Choice, see poll on Moab City website calendar. Free movie series are family friendly, with a wide variety of new titles and classics from every genre. Starting at dark (around 8 pm). Visit www.MoabCity.gov for updates and film selections

Jul 31 Skate Moab- Free Community Night, All Ages, 6pm-8pm, Old Spanish Trail Arena Pavilion

Jul 31 Live Music: Spanish Valley Winery- Lisa Hathaway "The Railbirds"

Jul 31 Live Music: Blu Pig- Willwood Willow Duo

Aug 1–14 Round Up at the Register for Youth Garden Project- When you shop at Moonflower during the first two weeks of August, you will have the opportunity to round up your purchase total to the nearest whole dollar, and 100% of your change will go directly to the Youth Garden Project! 8am–8pm @ Moonflower Co-op

Aug 1 Moab Open Flea Market- An assortment of sellers with treasures ranging from housewares, jewelry, tools, beads, crafts, vintage NikNaks, to that thing you’ve always wanted. A curated Yard Sale in one place. Sellers welcome. 9:00am–noon at Old City Park Pavilion. Info contact Char @text (801) 870-4062

Aug 1 Fruita Farmers and Makers Market- Held every Saturday morning from 8:30am to noon, at the Fruita Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO. Music by Brian Limper. www.fruitachamber.org/events/farmers-market.

Aug 1 Magic Show with Rick Boretti- The Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh and be mystified! 8pm. Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Aug 1 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo

Aug 1–2 Golf Tournament- 3-n-1 Mixed Championship, mixed. To sign up for a tournament, please call the Moab Golf Course pro shop at (435) 259-6488.

Aug 2 Live Music: Blu Pig- The Blank Tapes

Aug 4 Free 'Common Ground' Speaker Series: The Current State of the Colorado: Hydrology and Home Conservation- Presented by EUREKA! and CMU’s Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center, the three-part collaborative series tackles critical regional questions surrounding drought, water heritage, and rangelands. 4:30 –6:30pm at Confluence Center of Colorado, 2596 Dos Rios Dr., Grand Junction, Colorado. Info & register at www.eurekasciencemuseum.org

Aug 5 Green Gatherings- Do you have questions about recycling and sustainable alternatives in our community? Ever wonder what happens to that glass jar you just dropped off at the recycling center...join Moab Solutions and Canyonlands Solid Waste on the first Wednesday of each month for our Green Gatherings! Meetings are held in the modular office at the Recycle Center—open house style—drop by anytime between 5:00–6:30pm. Light refreshments are served.

Aug 5 Youth Garden Project Weed & Feed- Volunteer at the Youth Garden every other Wednesday, 6-8pm, Aug 5, 19, Sep 2, 16, 30. Help us with weeding in the garden for ~one hour, in exchange for a free, shared, garden-fresh meal. www. youthgardenproject.org

Aug 5 Bluegrass Night with Quicksand Soup-
High powered music from one of the Four Corners most legendary bluegrass bands. Free admission. 8pm. Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Aug 5 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Aug 6 Supplement Thursday- Co-op owners, stock up and save on supplements on the first Thursday of every month at Moonflower! All dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, tinctures, medicinal herbs, and other items in this department will be 10% off for co-op owners. Pure Synergy products will remain at the same year-round discount for owners. 8am–8pm @ Moonflower Co-op

Aug 6 Live Music: Blu Pig- Danny Rose

Aug 6 Lonestar Concert- at San Juan County Fair, Monticello.

Aug 6 Fruita Thursday Night Concert Series- The Rocky Mountain Ramblers. 7:30pm At Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave, Fruita, Colorado. www.fruita.org

Aug 7 Moab Free Concert Series: Bobby Alu and The Nanites. 6–9pm Swanny City Park. www.moabfreeconcerts.com

Aug 7 Moab Art Walk- A free, all-ages downtown celebration of artistry and community, from 5-8 pm at Participating Businesses and the Moab Arts and Recreation Center. Locations exhibit new work every month, featuring local and regional artists exploring a variety of ideas and mediums. Expect to encounter raffles, food and drink, artist demonstrations, live music, and more as you stroll around town to each of the locations. Meet and mingle with artists and art enthusiasts, buy a piece of art, and leave feeling inspired to create! For more information, including a map of participating Art Walk locations, monthly show details, and information about accessibility accommodations, please visit www.moabarts.org. Hosted the First Friday, 5–8pm. See page 7A

Aug 7: Voices & Votes Closing Reception. See how the community portions of the exhibit have grown and what we have learned about our community voices. At Moab Arts (MARC).

Aug 7 Live Music: Blu Pig- The Band Broken Arrow

August 8, Garden Dinner at the Moab Winery with Chef Nick Sherinian- Join the Youth Garden Project for a multi-course, seed-to-table dinner, 6–9pm at the Moab Winery benefiting their youth & community programs. Information & tickets at www.youthgardenproject.org/seed-to-table.

Aug 8 Magic Show with Rick Boretti- The Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh and be mystified! 8pm. Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Aug 8 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo

Aug 8 Blue Mountain Youth Rodeo- San Juan county Fair, Monticello

Aug 8 Fruita Farmers and Makers Market- Held every Saturday morning from 8:30am to noon, at the Fruita Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO. Music by The Westgrove Experience. www.fruitachamber.org/events/farmers-market.

Aug 8–9 Ute 100 & 50 Mile- Runners embark on a challenging 100-mile, 50-mile, or 50k journey beginning just before sunrise at the base of the La Sals, with scenic views of Castle Valley below and epic peaks above. revenantrunning.com/race/ute-100/

Aug 9 Live Music: Blu Pig- Drew Hutson Rogers

Aug 11 5% Day for BEACON Afterschool- Every second Tuesday of the Month, Moonflower donates 5% of the day’s sales to a local organization that furthers our mission. This month, Moonflower’s 5% Day will be donated to BEACON Afterschool. Join us in supporting this nonprofit by shopping the co-op! 8am - 8pm @ Moonflower Co-op

Aug 11 Star Gazing at the Library- Enjoy an out-of-this-world evening with Devon Salasin, expert astronomy guide of Stargazing Moab. Observe the Perseids, one of the biggest meteor showers of the year, peer into the spiral arms of galaxies through state-of-the-art telescopes and journey through the cosmos with a laser constellation experience. 9:30–10:30pm. Free! In front of the Moab Library | 257 E Center St.

Aug 11 KZMU Presents: Earth Tongue- KZMU presents Earth Tongue, a heavy psychedelic rock band from New Zealand with local opener, Let Go. The event is free with a suggested donation of $10 to benefit KZMU. This event is possible through partnerships with the Moab Adventure Center, Helipad, Hearthspace, and the Moab Brewery. From 6–10pm at the Helipad, 239 W Center St.

Aug 12 Table Talks Workshop Series: "In the Roots: Building Healthy Soil"- Join the Youth Garden Project for an in-depth discussion on building and maintaining healthy garden soil with Cory Farnsworth, followed by a garden-fresh dinner featuring delicious root vegetables & seasonal produce. 6-8pm at the Youth Garden Project (530 S 400 E). Reservations required; register at www.youthgardenproject.org/workshops.

Aug 12 Free 'Common Ground' Speaker Series: The History of Water Development in the Grand Valley and the Timeless Role of Collaboration- Presented by EUREKA! and CMU’s Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center, the three-part collaborative series tackles critical regional questions surrounding drought, water heritage, and rangelands. 5:00pm at CMU’s Center for Teaching and Learning at the Tomlinson Library (East side of building #60) Grand Junction, Colorado. Info & register at www.eurekasciencemuseum.org

Aug 12 Bluegrass Night with Quicksand Soup-
High powered music from one of the Four Corners most legendary bluegrass bands. Free admission. 8pm. Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Aug 12 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Aug 13 Moab Information Center Lecture Series: Desert Nights- Southeastern Utah is home to some of the darkest skies in the country, with some incredible nocturnal nightlife thriving under its stars. However, with urbanization and population growth, there are threats on the horizon. Join Ranger Rhodes as we explore what makes the night skies of Canyonlands and Arches special, how we can continue to protect them, and what differences we can make at home to save our night skies for future generations. 6pm at Moab Information Center, at the corner of Center and Main St. Sponsored by Canyonlands Natural History Association.

Aug 13 Live Music: Blu Pig- Alan Brown

Aug 13 Fruita Thursday Night Concert Series- The Kelli Baker Band featuring Noé Socha. 7:30pm At Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave, Fruita, Colorado. www.fruita.org

Aug 14 Live Music: Blu Pig- Huck N Pray

Aug 14–16 Third Annual Tattoos for Recovery Convention- Raffle drawings (variety of gifts), live entertainment & music, food trucks, kids activities (face painting, temporary tattoos). Proceeds go to USARA. 10am–8pm at Moab Arts and Recreation Center, 111 E 100 N, Moab. Questions: Brian Knight 435-210-2172

Aug 15 Yamuna Body Rolling- Join Structural Integration Practitioner Elizabeth Lamaroueux for this special extended class offering. 10am–12pm. moonriveryoga.com to register.

Aug 15 Magic Show with Rick Boretti- The Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh and be mystified! 8pm. Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Aug 15 Live Music: Blu Pig- Alan & Valerie Brown

Aug 15 Fruita Farmers and Makers Market- Held every Saturday morning from 8:30am to noon, at the Fruita Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO. Music by Paul Teerlink. www.fruitachamber.org/events/farmers-market.

Aug 16 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo

Aug 18 Free Movie: Project Hail Mary- A science teacher wakes up alone on a spaceship. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing Earth's sun, and realizes that an unexpected friendship may be the key. Starring Ryan Gosling, based on the book by Andy Weir. PG-13, 2 h. 36 m. 7pm at Moab Library, 257 E Center St.

Aug 18 Feeding Giants Concert- Music in the Grapevines at Two Rivers Winery in Grand Junction. Sponsored by ANB Bank with proceeds to the Art Center of Western Colorado. Tickets online and at The Art Center (7th & Orchard, Grand Junction). Info at www.artcenterguild.org

Aug 19 Bluegrass Night with Quicksand Soup-
High powered music from one of the Four Corners most legendary bluegrass bands. Free admission. 8pm. Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Aug 19 Youth Garden Project Weed & Feed- Volunteer at the Youth Garden every other Wednesday, 6-8pm, Aug 5, 19, Sep 2, 16, 30. Help us with weeding in the garden for ~one hour, in exchange for a free, shared, garden-fresh meal. www. youthgardenproject.org

Aug 19 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Aug 19–24 Friends of the Library Giant Book Sale-
Sale starts at 3pm on 8/19, open during regular library hours through 8/24. Bring your own bag and fill it for $2! Books! Puzzles! Movies! Audiobooks! Kid stuff! Sale restocked throughout each day. Moab Library, 257 E Center St

Aug 20 We're Castle Valley Speaker Series: First Ones Here: The Prehistoric Presence of Humans in Castle Valley- Presented by Greg Nunn, expert flintknapper. Free! Castle Valley Library, 7–8:30pm. 2 Castle Valley Dr., Castle Valley

Aug 20 Live Music: Blu Pig- Davey & the Midnights

Aug 20–23 Helper Arts Festival- A celebration of creativity, culture, and community set against the dramatic landscape of Carbon County, Utah. Helper comes alive with live music, plein aire painting, gallery strolls, a classic car show, local vendors, and so much more. Info: www.helperartsfestival.com

Aug 21 Live Music: Blu Pig- Hogan & Moss and the Old Weird America band

Aug 21–22 Palisade Peach Festival- Celebrate Western Colorado peaches with peach treats, music, tours and more. Live music throughout the weekend includes: Velvet Daydream, a 1970s-inspired Boulder band, headlining on Friday, with the country-rock Sean Moon Band headlining Saturday’s music. Wowzers, Anthony Peebles, and Chuck Jay are artists scheduled to perform Friday and Saturday.Friday will be a drone show "Stories in the Sky," presented by the Colorado Tourism Board starting around 8:30pm. www.palisadepeachfest.com. See article pg 1B

Aug 22 Service Saturday at Arches- (8:30am–10am). Show your love for Arches National Park by helping clean up litter or pull weeds at a popular trailhead or parking lot in the park! All equipment will be provided and all ages and abilities welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Location and other details will be determined one week from the date of event. Each participant will receive a special thank-you item for volunteering time to care for the national park. For more information or to sign up, please email SEUG_Volunteers@nps.gov or call 435-222-3873.

Aug 22 Magic Show with Rick Boretti- The Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh and be mystified! 8pm. Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Aug 22 Live Music: Blu Pig- Sand & Sunnie

Aug 22 Fruita Farmers and Makers Market- Held every Saturday morning from 8:30am to noon, at the Fruita Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO. Music by The Twoners. www.fruitachamber.org/events/farmers-market.

Aug 23 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dustin Burley

Aug 24 Free 'Common Ground' Speaker Series: Celebrating Wide-Open Spaces: Rangelands Here and Around the World- Presented by EUREKA! and CMU’s Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center, the three-part collaborative series tackles critical regional questions surrounding drought, water heritage, and rangelands.
4:30 –6:30pm at EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum, 1400 N. 7th St., Grand Junction, Colorado. Info & register at www.eurekasciencemuseum.org

Aug 25 110th Birthday of the National Park Service-
National Park Service fee-free day for US citizens and residents.

Aug 26: Table Talks Workshop Series: "Bountiful Bouquets: Edible Flowers"- Join the Youth Garden Project in a discussion and arrangement of edible flowers with Jess Oldham and Melisa Morgan, followed by a beautiful garden-fresh and floral-forward dinner. 6-8pm at the Youth Garden Project (530 S 400 E). Reservations required; register at www.youthgardenproject.org/workshops.

Aug 26 Bluegrass Night with Quicksand Soup-
High powered music from one of the Four Corners most legendary bluegrass bands. Free admission. 8pm. Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Aug 26 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Aug 27 Moab Information Center Lecture Series: Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time- In this inspiring talk, veterinarian and author Brad Ryan shares the extraordinary, history-making journey behind his memoir, Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time. What began as a simple trip to the Great Smoky Mountains after nearly a decade of estrangement became a seven-and-a-half-year adventure to visit all 63 U.S. National Parks with his grandmother, Joy Ryan—better known as Grandma Joy. Through powerful storytelling, Brad explores how America’s public lands can serve as a catalyst for healing—helping individuals navigate mental health struggles, repair fractured family relationships, and rediscover a sense of purpose and belonging. Their journey challenges conventional ideas about aging and adventure, highlighting the vitality, wisdom, and resilience of older adults. At a time of growing loneliness and division, this talk is a call to reconnect with nature, with one another, and across generations. 6pm at Moab Information Center, at the corner of Center and Main St. Sponsored by Canyonlands Natural History Association.

Aug 27 Community NADA Ear Acupuncture & Sound Bath- Join Wellness Collective and The Recovery Center for an evening of NADA Ear Acupuncture and Sound Bath. The NADA protocol is a gentle, evidence-informed ear acupuncture practice often used to support stress reduction, relaxation, and recovery. Paired with immersive sound, this offering creates space to rest, reset, and reconnect. By donation. 6:30pm at 76 South Main St—Behind Red Rock Bakery. Please register at www.wellnesscollectivemoab.com.

Aug 27 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dave Mensch

Aug 28 Ayurveda, the Traditional Healing System of India- Join Kathy Dicky for a monthly exploration of Ayurveda. Each gathering focuses on a different seasonal or health-related topic and offers practical tools for everyday life. This month, discover how understanding your unique constitution can support health and well-being. Learn why knowing your dosha can be a helpful guide—and why it may not tell the whole story. 7:00 pm at Wellness Collective, 76 South 100 West—in the Back of Red Rock Bakery. By Donation. Sign up at wellnesscollectivemoab.com.

Aug 28 Skate Moab- Free Community Night, All Ages, 6pm-8pm, Old Spanish Trail Arena Pavilion

Aug 28 Live Music: Blu Pig- Alan Brown

Aug 29 Magic Show with Rick Boretti- The Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh and be mystified! 8pm. Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Aug 29 Fruita Farmers and Makers Market- Held every Saturday morning from 8:30am to noon, at the Fruita Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO. Music by Diane West. www.fruitachamber.org/events/farmers-market.

Aug 29 Live Music: Blu Pig- Meander Cat

Aug 30 The Phase of the Moon: Moonflower’s 13th Anniversary Celebration and Sale- Join Moonflower Community Co-op for our 13-year co-op anniversary celebration and sale! Co-op owners will receive 15% off all purchases all day and all other customers will receive 5% off! Meet local vendors and board members, enjoy free samples, and learn about the co-op. Co-op owners are invited to our Annual Owner Meeting to hear the co-op’s year in review, followed by a free community meal. For more info, visit moonflower.coop. 8am-8pm @ Moonflower Co-op & the MARC (Moab Arts)

Aug 30 Live Music: Blu Pig- Tom Andes

Aug 31 Backyard Bouquet: a rustic farm tour and flower arranging class- Join Jess from Farm Yard and Courtney from Red Moon Lodge for an evening with the flowers. Garden tour and harvest tips followed by a bouquet design demo and instruction. $80. Includes flowers, vase, floral snips, snacks and beverages. 6:00–8:30pm at Red Moon Lodge, 2950 Old City Park Road. Sign up via farmyard.co

Sep 1 Live Music: Spanish Valley Winery- Moab Music Festival — Sips and Sounds

Sep 2 Green Gatherings- Do you have questions about recycling and sustainable alternatives in our community? Ever wonder what happens to that glass jar you just dropped off at the recycling center...join Moab Solutions and Canyonlands Solid Waste on the first Wednesday of each month for our Green Gatherings! Meetings are held in the modular office at the Recycle Center—open house style—drop by anytime between 5:00–6:30pm. Light refreshments are served.

Sep 2 Youth Garden Project Weed & Feed- Volunteer at the Youth Garden every other Wednesday, 6-8pm, Aug 5, 19, Sep 2, 16, 30. Help us with weeding in the garden for ~one hour, in exchange for a free, shared, garden-fresh meal. www. youthgardenproject.org

Sep 3 Closing Celebration of Glen Canyon Exposed- an evening exploring the landscapes, stories, and enduring significance of Glen Canyon and the Colorado Plateau. Photography, storytelling, Indigenous perspectives, and conversation come together for one final celebration. Presentations by Dawn Kish, Richard Jackson, Craig Childs, and Georgiana Pongyesva. 5:30pm at John Wesley Powell River History Museum in Green River. $20 General Admission, Locals $10. Presented by John Wesley Powell River History Museum in partnership with the Glen Canyon Institute. Info at johnwesleypowell.com

Sep 5 Moab Open Flea Market- An assortment of sellers with treasures ranging from housewares, jewelry, tools, beads, crafts, vintage NikNaks, to that thing you’ve always wanted. A curated Yard Sale in one place. Sellers welcome. 9:00am–noon at Old City Park Pavilion. Info contact Char @text (801) 870-4062

Sep 5–7 Red Rock 4-Wheelers Labor Day Safari Campout- It is a smaller, more intimate event than the spring Easter Jeep Safari, offering cooler weather and a "Stay Together, Play Together" format. www.rr4w.com

Sep 8 Live Music: The Press- Moab Music Festival - Sips and Sounds

Sep 9 Still House String Band Concert- Music in the Grapevines at Two Rivers Winery in Grand Junction. Sponsored by ANB Bank with proceeds to the Art Center of Western Colorado. Tickets online and at The Art Center (7th & Orchard, Grand Junction). Info at www.artcenterguild.org

Sep 9–12 Blazer Bash- Meet up dedicated to uniting full-size GM Blazer, Jimmy, Suburban, and Truck enthusiasts. Our mission is to create exhilarating experiences through challenging trails in the breathtaking scenery of Moab, while fostering a sense of community and sharing a passion for adventure. blazerbash.com

Sep 11 Arts & Ag- A free, family-friendly outdoor market at Swanny City Park featuring local and regional artists, food, produce, activities and live music from 5–8pm. Swanny Park is located at 400N 100 W; please note that dogs are not allowed at the city park. www.moabarts.org

Sep 12–13 Golf Tournament- Glen Richeson Steak & Sudfest Mixed Bestball, mixed.To sign up for a tournament, please call the Moab Golf Course pro shop at (435) 259-6488.

Sep 16 Youth Garden Project Weed & Feed- Volunteer at the Youth Garden every other Wednesday, 6-8pm, Aug 5, 19, Sep 2, 16, 30. Help us with weeding in the garden for ~one hour, in exchange for a free, shared, garden-fresh meal. www. youthgardenproject.org

Sep 16–20 Moab Trailfest- Join us in Moab, Utah to celebrate the exquisite desert beauty surrounding Arches and Canyonlands National Parks with three days of trail running, adventure, entertainment and more! www.vacationraces.com/trailfest/moab-2026/

Sep 17 Constitution Day- National Park Service fee-free day for US citizens and residents.

Sep 18–19 Green River Melon Days- Parade, live music, many, many activities and water melons. www.melon-days.com

Sep 19–20 Rock, Gem and Mineral Show- Geodes, Fossils, Jewelry, Kids Activities. Saturday: 9am–5pm and Sunday: 10am–4pm. Mesa County Fairgrounds, Grand Junction, Colorado.

Sep 19 3-7pm: Youth Garden Project 8th Annual Harvest Festival- Join us this fall for a day of food, fun, and celebration, with live music from Alex Dunn and The Butch Cassidies. There will be Blue Ribbon Produce Contests, a pie walk, face painting, and a little bit of Pumpkin Chuckin' style fun. 3–7pm at the Youth Garden Project (530 S 400 E). www.youthgardenproject.org/harvestfestival.

Sep 19–21 Skinny Tire Fall Festival- This three-day event will showcase to riders Moab's full geographical beauty. Saturday we ride as a group to La Sal Mountain Lookout via The Big Nasty; a gnarly climb known for a elevation gain of 3,000 feet in 7 miles. On day 2, we enjoy a relaxing recovery ride with breathtaking views as we ride the River Portal route along the Colorado River. On Day 3 we have saved the best for last, as we climb up Highway 313, atop the Mesa, and ride into Dead Horse Point State Park. www.skinnytireevents.com/fall-festival

Sep 22 Free Book Presentation- Author Betsy Gaines Quammen presents her latest book This Haunted Land: Reckoning with Ghosts and the Stories that Shape America, published by Torrey House Press. Presented in partnership with Back of Beyond Books. 7:00–8:30pm. At Moab Library, 257 E Center St., Moab

Sep 23 Table Talks Workshop Series: Peach Days: Moab's Fruit Legacy- Before uranium and Jeeps, Moab had peaches! Join Megan Vickery and Allie Donnell from the Moab Museum in a discussion of Moab's early orchard history, followed by a garden-fresh dinner featuring the season's best fruit and produce. 6-8pm at the Youth Garden Project (530 S 400 E). Reservations required; register at www.youthgardenproject.org/workshops.

Sep 25 Service Saturday at Arches- (8:30am–10:30am). Show your love for Arches National Park by helping clean up litter or pull weeds at a popular parking lot or trailhead! All equipment will be provided and all ages and abilities welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Location and other details will be determined one week from the date of event. Each participant will receive a special thank-you item for volunteering time to care for the national park. For more information or to sign up, please email SEUG_Volunteers@nps.gov or call 435-222-3873.

Sep 25 Skate Moab- Free Community Night, All Ages, 6pm–8pm, Old Spanish Trail Arena Pavilion

Sep 25–26 Golf Tournament- Red Rocks Amateur, men.To sign up for a tournament, please call the Moab Golf Course pro shop at (435) 259-6488.

Sep 25–27 Red Rock Arts Festival- Held the last weekend of September during one of the most beautiful times of the year in Moab. We encourage all community members to come out and participate and connect during the festival. We partner with individual artists and community organizations to put on fun and free workshops and events. The festival includes workshops and events focused on various multi-media art subjects, and a Street Festival with live music, food, beverages, artisan vendors, a chalk competition, and other free-family friendly activities. at the Moab Arts Center on 100 North

Sep 26 John Wayne Grit Series: Moab Half Marathon and 10K- Benefit for the John Wayne Cancer Foundation, so every step you take helps advance the fight against cancer. Run in honor of family and friends who have been affected by cancer. Run in the sheer grandeur of the red cliffs, mesas, and grasslands of the wild west where John Wayne filmed Comancheros and Rio Grande. 7am Half Marathon Start, 7:30am 10K Start. Moab, UT near Red Cliffs Lodge. Info at johnwayne.org/pages/moab

Sep 26 Yamuna Body Rolling- Join Structural Integration Practitioner Elizabeth Lamaroueux for this special extended class offering. 10am–12pm. Visit moonriveryoga.com to register.

Sep 26–27 Barrels for Bucks- barrel race. Old Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S Hwy 191, Moab

Sep 28 Preview Performance of When We Were Boats- Performed at the Red Rock Arts Festival.

Sep 30 Youth Garden Project Weed & Feed- Volunteer at the Youth Garden every other Wednesday, 6-8pm, Aug 5, 19, Sep 2, 16, 30. Help us with weeding in the garden for ~one hour, in exchange for a free, shared, garden-fresh meal. www. youthgardenproject.org