Hydroponics in the library
The boardroom of the Grand County Public Library isn’t only hosting board meetings anymore: it’s also the location of a new hydroponic garden. “I’m excited to go in there and steal some spinach…
beacon afterschool program
BEACON serves local students: Org looking for additional staff and community support
The Moab BEACON Afterschool program offers a safe, structured space for elementary and middle school students between the end of the school day and 5 p.m—not just good for kids, but a boon…
WabiSabi will deliver Thanksgiving to your door: The organization partnered with Sweet Cravings and The Synergy Company
WabiSabi’s annual Thanksgiving meal started 17 years ago as a community event that provided a space for people who had nowhere else to go on Thanksgiving, according to Laura Creekmore, communications coordinator at…
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Featuring local openers, community camaraderie and a nationally touring folk artist, the next iteration of Moab’s Free Concert series is sure to be a memorable event. On Friday, July 30, the Moab Free…
Music Festival offers string camp to youth: Local musicians assist in two sessions of program
This summer, the Moab Music Festival will partner with the BEACON String Program to offer two sessions of string camp at the Moab Charter School. Registration for each session is now open. BEACON…
This is the way
Cedar Oldham picks plants to set in soil as part of BEACON Afterschool’s Journey of the Jedi club. Club leader Christopher Cleveland said that in the club students learn the skills needed of…
The View: We love BEACON!
Want to go mountain biking, learn martial arts, climb or skate? BEACON has you covered! How about trying yoga, learning how to cook, or playing an instrument? You can do that too! We…
New BEACON Afterschool club helps kids build confidence
Chris Cleveland is, in his own words, “an autistic adult who contributes to the workforce.” Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that is partly characterized by difficulties with social…
Fledgling theater company seeks to bring stage productions to Moab
When Moab native Brendon Henderson went to Utah State University in Logan to study acting, it wasn’t everything he was hoping for—so he took his creative growth into his own hands. Now he’s…
BEACON hosts annual dodgeball tournament on Saturday, Feb. 8
The eighth annual BEACON Afterschool Dodgeball Tournament is a chance for community groups to get active, get silly, be competitive and have fun. It’s also an opportunity to learn about a local nonprofit…