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Public art project raises climate awareness: Beaver sculpture represents habitat protection and small personal actions

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

A 5-foot, paper maché beaver named Chomps keeps watch outside the Moab Arts and Recreation Center, reminding passers-by of the importance of the keystone species and offering suggestions of small actions individuals can…

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Cooking up something good: Youth Garden Project fires up its pizza oven

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

The Youth Garden Project will host its first YGPizza Night on July 9 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to support the organization’s year-round, garden-based youth education programming. The event will be held…

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Grand County teen takes flight

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago3 years ago

Akekaphop Kesavadhana, a Grand County High School junior who goes by Sam, decided he wanted to be a pilot when he was in second grade. “I was watching a lot of movies related…

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Moab Rolfing will straighten you out

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

In her mid-twenties, Katie Grauel was struggling with several chronic injuries that had accumulated over years of intense physical activity as an outdoor guide and instructor. She said that Rolfing, a form of…

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Back of Beyond Books does Books for Tots, creates gift guide

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Holiday shopping season is here and Andy Nettell has a recommendation: give books. “Physical books are the perfect gift,” Nettell, owner of the local independent bookstore Back of Beyond Books, said. “They are…

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Moab Arts Council Artist Spotlight: Wild Raven Soap Company

Moab Sun News4 years ago3 years ago

While the Moab Arts and Recreation Center has canceled its much-anticipated annual Holiday Craft Fair due to COVID-19, the MARC is hosting an online shopping gallery to connect shoppers with their favorite vendors…

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‘Moms Need a Break’: Second book by local author Sarah Barstow out now

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Author Sarah Barstow was working with illustrator Ruth Turner on the book “Moms Need a Break” when the pandemic hit, and both women – both mothers of small children – found themselves working…

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Snakes, rats and motorcycles: After winning X-Games glory, Moab resident goes all-in on her unusual passions

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago3 years ago

Kolleen Conger and her daughter, 10-year-old Canyon Ross, were ready for a fresh start when they moved to Moab in the spring of 2019. Conger had been a competitive motorcyclist for years, often…

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Hand-built holiday

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

The holidays are just around the corner and Desert Sun Ceramics is holding an Outdoor Holiday Pottery Sale event where shoppers can find unique, beautiful and functional items made by local potters. The…

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Making people feel and look good

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

Moab’s Main Street is lined with buildings from an earlier era, updated and repurposed for contemporary businesses. In the center of town, on an older two-story stone and brick structure, hangs a new…

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