Calendar

JUNE 5

Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.

Pickleball, noon to 3:30 p.m., Center Street Gym, 203 E. Center St.

JUNE 6

Moab Farmer’s Market, 5 to 8 p.m. at Swanny City Park, 100 West and 400 North. The weekly market held Thursday evenings features local and regional produce, meat & cheese, handcrafted goods, fine art, baked goods, prepared food, AND live entertainment.

Frank and Jeff will perform live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1393 N. Hwy 191.

Scott Ibex will perform live music at The Blu Pig, 811 S. Main St.

Roller Derby skating, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Center Street Gym, 203 E. Center St.

Pool tournament, 8 p.m. at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North.

JUNE 7-8

Rockwell Relay: Moab to St. George – Take three of your friends and cycle non-stop from Moab to St. George. One teammate in the saddle at all times makes for a “never forget” experience. The course will follow the scenic back roads of southern Utah, traveling through two National Parks and Utah’s most beautiful landscapes. Covering 516 miles of majestic beauty, it will test your mind, body, and soul. For more info visit rockwellrelay.com or call 801-643-4673.

JUNE 7

Marinade will play soul and rock at 9 p.m. at Woody’s Tavern, 201 S. Main St.

JUNE 8 and 9

Moab AQHA/APHA/OPEN Horse Show – Moab Horse Show annual Spring AQHA, APHA and OPEN Breed show at the Old Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S. Hwy 191. For more info visit moabhorseshow.org or call 435-259-8240.

JUNE 8

Storytime is at 10 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.

Flock Together: A Benefit for Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Festivities at 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. at Scott L. Matheson Preserve on Kane Creek Blvd. Festivities continue with a silent auction and live music from 6 to 9 p.m. at Eddie McStiffs, 57 S. Main St.

Marinade will play soul and rock at 9 p.m. at Woody’s Tavern, 201 S. Main St.

A Draglicious show hosted by Alexandria Storm from Moab and Indi Skies from SLC. Performances by Champagne, Flame Fatale, Maiden Taiwan, Cartel Fenice, Willard, Indi Skies and Alexandria Storm. $10 Admission. 10 p.m., at Eddie Mcstiff’s, 57 S. Main St.

Moab Artwalk – Downtown Moab businesses and community organizations open their doors from 6 to 9 p.m., on the second Saturdays of spring and fall months, to invite the public to stroll through featured art exhibits. 2013 dates are April 13, May 11, June 8, September 14, October 12, and November 9. For more info visit: moabartwalk.com or call 435-260-0738.

Moab Triathlon Festival – The epic Moab Red Rock courses are calling! You will find something for everyone during this epic triathlon festival. Come experience XTERRA Moab (a National XPS Points Series event, Sport and Full distances), the Moab Road Triathlons (Sprint/Olympic), or the XTERRA Moab Trail Run. The amazing run course leading to Faux Falls and back is definitely one to remember. For more info visit triutah.com or call 801-631-2614.

Curt Stewart will perform live music at The Blu Pig, 811 S. Main St.

Eric Jones will perform live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1393 N. Hwy 191.

JUNE 9

Pool tournament, 1 p.m. at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North.

JUNE 11

Bridget Otto will perform live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1391 N. Hwy 191.

JUNE 12

Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.

Pickleball, noon to 3:30 p.m., Center Street Gym, 203 E. Center St.

JUNE 13

“In the Land of Standing Rocks: Arches & Canyonlands National Parks” Mike Graf, a former TV weathercaster and elementary school teacher, will share his “Adventures with the Parkers” series at 6 p.m. at the Moab Information Center on the corner of Main and Center streets. Since becoming a full-time writer, Mike has written more than seventy books for children. He is a national park fanatic and visits about twenty-five national parks across the country every year. In his latest installment to the Parker series, Mike will take us on a journey through Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.

Moab Farmer’s Market, 5 to 8 p.m. at Swanny City Park, 100 West and 400 North. The weekly market held Thursday evenings features local and regional produce, meat & cheese, handcrafted goods, fine art, baked goods, prepared food, AND live entertainment.

Frank and Jeff will perform live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1393 N. Hwy 191.

Roller Derby skating, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Center Street Gym, 203 E. Center St.

Pool tournament, 8 p.m. at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North.

JUNE 14

Summit Dub Squad will play reggae/ hip hop and roots at 9 p.m. at Woody’s Tavern, 201 S. Main St.

Sand and Sunnie Sheff will play live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1393 N. Hwy 191.

JUNE 15

Storytime is at 10 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.

Cardboard Boat Race – Custom design your own boat and set sail upon Ken’s Lake. Pick up registration packets at the library. For more info visit moablibrary.org or call 435-259-1111.

Summit Dub Squad will play reggae/ hip hop and roots at 9 p.m. at Woody’s Tavern, 201 S. Main St.

Dave Steward Trio will perform live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1391 N. Hwy 191.

JUNE 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 303-249-1112.

JUNE 18

Bridget Otto will perform live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1391 N. Hwy 191.

JUNE 19

Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.

Pickleball, noon to 3:30 p.m., Center Street Gym, 203 E. Center St.

JUNE 20

Moab Farmer’s Market, 5 to 8 p.m. at Swanny City Park, 100 West and 400 North. The weekly market held Thursday evenings features local and regional produce, meat & cheese, handcrafted goods, fine art, baked goods, prepared food, AND live entertainment.

Frank and Jeff will perform live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1393 N. Hwy 191.

Roller Derby skating, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Center Street Gym, 203 E. Center St.

Pool tournament, 8 p.m. at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North.

JUNE 21

Moab Poets and Writers potluck Open Mic at 6:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. Join friends, neighbors, travelers, and fellow writers for an informal evening of sharing food, reading and listening. Read your poems or short prose or just listen. Plates, forks and spoons will be provided by MP&W.

Sand and Sunnie Sheff will play live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1393 N. Hwy 191.

JUNE 22

Storytime is at 10 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.

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.

Eric Jones will perform live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1393 N. Hwy 191.

JUNE 25

Bridget Otto will perform live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1391 N. Hwy 191.

JUNE 26

Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.

Pickleball, noon to 3:30 p.m., Center Street Gym, 203 E. Center St.

JUNE 27

Moab Farmer’s Market, 5 to 8 p.m. at Swanny City Park, 100 West and 400 North. The weekly market held Thursday evenings features local and regional produce, meat & cheese, handcrafted goods, fine art, baked goods, prepared food, AND live entertainment.

Eric Jones will perform live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1393 N. Hwy 191.

Roller Derby skating, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Center Street Gym, 203 E. Center St.

Pool tournament, 8 p.m. at Frankie D’s, 44 W. 200 North.

JUNE 28

The Museum of Moab is presenting a lecture by Travis Schenck, the museum’s director titled “A Photo History of Moab”. Local history will be told through photos and his inimitable narration at 6 p.m, at the Museum of Moab. It is free to the public.

Sand and Sunnie Sheff will play live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1393 N. Hwy 191.

JUNE 29

Storytime is at 10 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.

Dawg Days of Summer BBQ & Silent Auction to benefit The Humane Society of Moab Valley – 4 to 8 p.m. at Old City Park. For tickets and more info call 435-259-4862 or visit moabpets.org.

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 prevention – in partnership with the Komen Foundation, Salt Lake Affiliate. For more info visit raftforthecure.com or call 801-808-4526.

Scott Ibex will perform live music at Buck’s Grill House, 1393 N. Hwy 191.

JULY 3

Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Grand County Public Library, 257 E. Center St.

Pickleball, noon to 3:30 p.m., Center Street Gym, 203 E. Center St.

JULY 11

Sally Cole will share Rock Art: Images of Storytelling and History at 6 p.m. at the Moab Information Center, on the corner of Main and Center streets. 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.Sally Cole will trace connections between art on canyon walls, rock shelters, and boulders and designs on pottery, basketry and other artifacts.