Jan 1 New Years Day

Jan 1 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dustin Burley

Jan 2 Live Music: Blu Pig- Bob Greenspan & Mama T

Jan 3, Jan 10 Yoga with Star Kolb- Inhale, exhale, explore transitions...from one year into the next. Join Star Kolb for a hands-on refined yoga practice that focuses on breath and awareness with each move. Each pose a steady building of heat and stability. Soften into stillness, filling yourself with nourishment. Saturdays 10–11:30am. 406-291-6408, www.sundariyogamoab.com

Jan 3 Live Music: Blu Pig- Eric Brors

Jan 6 Everyday Sourdough Bread: An Introduction to Sourdough Bread Baking- Join Kendra Kurihara for a hands-on experience making a really good crusty loaf of bread from sourdough starter. Go home with some active, live starter of your own. Learn how to read your dough and understand the mechanics and magic of bread baking. This method is easy enough to make during a busy work week, and flavorful enough to want to eat everyday. 6pm at Moonflower Co-op. Free and open to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up at bit.ly/introtosourdough

Jan 7 DIY Muscle Relief Massage Oil Workshop & Yin Yoga Class: Aromatherapy for Sore Muscles & Self-Healing- Soothe tension, unwind tight muscles, and learn the art of blending your own natural muscle relief oil in this yin yoga & aromatherapy workshop sponsored by Moonflower Co-op and taught by Crystal Blanks of Mindful Movement Moab. You’ll explore essential oils that ease sore muscles, reduce inflammation, and promote relaxation, and then create your own personalized massage oil blend to take home. We’ll end the session with a guided mini yin yoga relaxation practice, helping you experience the therapeutic benefits of your blend right away. Perfect for yogis, hikers, athletes, or anyone seeking natural self-care. Free and open to all. 5pm @ The MARC Dance Room. Sign up at bit.ly/musclemassageoil

Jan 7 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Jan 8 Free movie: Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics- The ground-breaking feature documentary Plastic People investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Almost every bit of plastic ever made breaks down into “microplastics.” These microscopic particles drift in the air, float in all bodies of water, and mix into the soil, becoming a permanent part of the environment. 82 min. Presented by Moab Solutions and Grand County Public Library. 6 pm at Moab Library, 257 E Center St.

Jan 8, 15, 22, & 29 Rolf Movement Series with Katie- Explore how sensation and perception can change our patterns of coordination. Learn basic anatomy and guided movement practices that promote understanding of the body's alignment and function. Donation-based and open to all—come as you are. 6:30pm. Wellness Collective, 76 South 100 West—in the Back of Red Rock Bakery. Sign up at wellnesscollectivemoab.com

Jan 8 Supplement Thursday- Co-op owners save 10% on supplements, vitamins, minerals, tinctures, medicinal herbs, and other items in this department. Synergy products will remain at the same year-round discount for owners. 8am–8pm @ Moonflower Co-op

Jan 8 Live Music: Blu Pig- Danny Rose

Jan 9 & 10 Live Comedy: Blu Pig- Rodney Norman Comedy Night

Jan 11 Yoga Nidra- Join Massey for Yoga Nidra, or Yogic Sleep- A form of guided meditation centered around completely resting the mind and body. With little to no movement, this relaxation practice is the perfect way to restore and reset. Donation-based and open to all—come as you are. 5:15pm, Wellness Collective, 76 South 100 West—in the Back of Red Rock Bakery. Sign up at wellnesscollectivemoab.com

Jan 11 ForEVERgreen: Upcycling Your Christmas Tree Kids’ Class- Join Moonflower Co-op and Courtney Dare Reese Hill for a fun, interactive kids' class about upcycling your Christmas tree! Children will learn about conifer trees, create their own natural household cleaner using pine needles (they will be provided, or bring your own!), and class will include kid-friendly yoga and mindfulness lesson. Free and open to all. 9:30am @ The MARC Dance Room. Sign up at bit.ly/xmastreeupcycle.

Jan 14 Art by Chance Fundraiser- 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. Fundraiser for Moab Arts.

Jan 14 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

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 ad pg 3

Jan 15 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dustin Burley

Jan 16 Candlelight Yoga- Join Amanda for a soothing candlelight practice designed to melt away tension and invite deep rest, enhanced with essential oils and gentle hands-on assists. Donation-based and open to all—come as you are. 6:00-7:00 pm. Wellness Collective, 76 South 100 West—In the Back of Red Rock Bakery. Sign up at wellnesscollectivemoab.com

Jan 16 Live Music: Blu Pig- Bob Greenspan & Mama T

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/ See pg 24

Jan 16 Classic Movie NIght: Dr. Strangelove, or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Bomb- Stanley Kubrick’s painfully funny take on Cold War anxiety is one of the fiercest satires of human folly ever to come out of Hollywood. Starring Peter Sellers, George C Scott and Slim Pickens, 1964, Rated PG. Free! 7pm at Moab Library, 257 E Center St.

Jan 17 Knights of Columbus Youth Free Throw Championship- Boys and Girls ages 9–14,11am at th Center St. Gym. Registration forms at Center St. Gym or register at gym at 11am on Jan 17. Text 815-494-1662 for more info.

Jan 17 Contra Dance to Live Celtic Music- Western Colorado contra dance at the Moose Lodge, 567 25½ Road, Grand Junction. Family dance from 5–6:30pm, Contra dance from 7–10pm. Info at fifthreelmusicanddance.com. See article pg 5

Jan 17 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo

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 21 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Jan 22 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dave Mensch

Jan 23 Live Music: Blu Pig- J. Ezra

Jan 23 Herbal Meditations with Rob- Relax into guided meditation with Rob, naturopathic practitioner and meditation instructor. Enjoy mindfulness and calming tea in a peaceful space for grounding and renewal. Donation-based and open to all—come as you are. 5:15pm, Wellness Collective 76 South 100 West—In the Back of Red Rock Bakery. Sign up at wellnesscollectivemoab.com

Jan 24 Melting Like a Snowman: Yoga & Mindfulness for Kids- Start the new year by introducing your child to the practice of mindfulness, gratitude, and yoga in this fun, interactive family-friendly class with Moonflower Co-op and Courtney Dare Reese Hill. Kids will learn how mindfulness and yoga contributes to one's emotional regulation, physical coordination, and mental clarity, with a “gratitude snowball” craft and snack to follow. Free and open to all. 9:30am at the MARC Dance Room. Sign up at bit.ly/meltlikeasnowman

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. See ad pg 4

Jan 24 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo

Jan 25 Radical Rest with Sam- A 90-minute practice of breathwork, restorative yoga, yoga nidra, and sound healing. Restore your body, recalibrate your mind, and receive deep rest. Donation-based and open to all—come as you are. 5:15pm, Wellness Collective 76 South 100 West—in the Back of Red Rock Bakery. Sign up at wellnesscollectivemoab.com

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

Jan 28 New Mentor Orientation- People who want to learn more are invited to RSVP for this no-obligation training: 5:15-7pm at the Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School. Pizza dinner provided. RSVP by texting or calling (435) 260-9646 or emailing grandareamentoring@gmail. See pg 10

Jan 28 Reading the Landscape, Interpreting Paleoenvironment from Geology- The Utah Friends of Paleontolgy welcomes Dr. Emily Lessner, our local paleontologist for the Canyon Country and Green River districts of the BLM. The presentation will be 6pm at the Grand Center, 182 N 500 W. The event is free!

Jan 28 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Jan 29 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dustin Burley

Jan 30 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo

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

Jan 31 Live Music: Blu Pig- Broken Arrow

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.