Moab Happenings

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Moab Happenings • January 2015

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Table Of Contents
Astrology ............................... 19
Churches................................. 21
Clubs & Organizations.............3
Events Calendar .................. 4-5
Healthy Happenings ............. 10
Hiking Happenings ................ 16
Lodging Guide .................20-21
Mileages to Moab.................. 17
Movie Happenings .................22
Nature Happenings ............... 17
Non-Profit Happenings............5
Pet Happenings .....................23
Restaurant Guide .......... 11-15
Road & Mountain Biking ..........6
Shopping Guide ................... 8-9
Sky Happenings .......................7
Trail Happenings ...................18
The Legends of Dead Horse Point State Park
One of the most frequently asked questions at Dead
Horse Point State Park is simply how the area received
its unfortunate name. In response, park rangers and Moab
locals alike are familiar with the colorful legend of cowboys
and horses that will astound and sadden most listeners. It
is believed that over a century ago, the cowboys that once
rounded up the wild mustangs may have took part in an
unfortunate series of events that led to this area of land to
be called Dead Horse Point. For visitors to the park that are
eager to speculate and question this legend, there are the
lesser known stories to share as well.
According to most popular variation of the legend, the
cowboys herded a throng
of horses across the narrow
neck of land and corralled
them onto the point. In
this way, they were able to
select the most valuable of
the herd for future selling
or breeding purposes. On
one of these occasions,
the horses were unable to
escape the point and died
of thirst within view of the
Colorado River, winding
through the canyon 2,000
feet below. At this point in the storytelling, visitors often
gasp in surprise and comment upon the cruelty of the
faceless cowboys. However, like many legends, there is
no proof that these events actually took place. There are
only the stories, whose details are exaggerated and altered
with every telling. Because of this, perhaps there are other
reasons that the land has been given its infamous name.
Growing throughout the park is a small plant that is
most noticeable in the spring when small pink and purple
flowers emerge. Milkvetch has small compound leaves that
adorn the stems and is of the pea family. Unfortunately, it
is sometimes called locoweed, a name given for the toxic
effects the plant has on livestock. Consumption is known
to cause hallucinations, confusion, and frenzy among
animals. One theory is that the wild mustangs ate this weed
near Dead Horse Point. In a state of delirium, the horses
either stumbled off the precipitous cliffs or consumed too
much of the toxic plant and died. If this was the case, the
cowboys played no part in the story other than finding the
perished horses and reporting the story back to the locals
of Moab.
Gallery
Moab
A weekend with the
Now OPEN!
Art by Local Artists
Wednesday-Sunday
Thursday - Sunday
1-9 pm- 6
Noon
featuring
Kate MacLeod
singer & songwriter
and
Christopher Layer
flutes & pipes
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015
AN EVENING WITH KATE MACLEOD
with guest CHRISTOPHER LAYER
Time and place to be announced
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
11 Robert Burns Tribute Concert
th
Scottish Music & Poetry
Traditional Salute to the Haggis
with the Moab Community Dance Band
GRAND CENTER, MOAB
Doors open at 5:30 pm • Concert at 6:00 pm
Free Admission • Donations Accepted
87 N. maiN - moab, UT
435-355-0024
Donations Benefit the Festival’s Outreach & Education Programs
www.moabmusicfest.org • 435.259.7003
by Acadia Tripp
Another theory relates to the natural landscape, rather
than the desert flora. After a storm, the dirt-encrusted
sandstone basins known as desert potholes are teeming
with freshwater. For wildlife, including the historic
horses, the potholes are a source of water in a seemingly
barren landscape. Not all potholes are shallow however,
and some deep fissures in the rock may hold water as well.
In hopes of quenching their thirst, perhaps the mustangs
attempted to reach the water that lay dangerously below
them. If the rock walls surrounding the pothole were too
steep and slick, the mustangs may have become trapped.
Once again, the legend may stem from the stories of the
cowboys who stumbled across the ensnared horses near
Dead Horse Point.
Lastly, there is a unique rock formation that lay
at the bottom of the canyon. Near the gooseneck of the
Colorado River, the outline of a horse is visible in the white
sandstone below. Perhaps the legend simply refers to the
spirit of the wild horses that can be seen within the canyon.
In telling this version of the story, many visitors seem
relieved to hear another possibility that is not as saddening
as the first. Some continue to insist that it must have been
the cowboys, but maybe they were unable to return to the
corralled horses for some unknown reason. The mystery
and intrigue of the legend almost ensures the real story
of Dead Horse Point will never be known. One thing is
certain though—with an infamous name and a breathtaking
view, Dead Horse Point has been and continues to be an
incredible destination for visitors.
Hear one of the variations of legend for yourself at
Dead Horse Point State Park. The park is located 32
miles from Moab, Utah along State Route 313. For more
information, please call (435) 259-2614 or visit www.
deadhorsepoint.utah.gov .
Shake the winter doldrums off by joining the Moab
Music Festival’s Artist-in-Residence, Christopher Layer
and guest artist Kate MacLeod for a weekend of music.
On Friday, February 6, 2015, MacLeod will perform
an intimate evening concert with Christopher at a venue
yet to be determined. MacLeod’s highly acclaimed
songs often precede her as other artists sing her songs on
stages across the country. She has opened for artists such
as Rosanne Cash, Dan Fogelberg and Greg Brown, but
performs winning concerts of her own across the country.
Her songwriting style and live performances display an
unbreakable link between traditional music and cuttingedge contemporary songwriting.
MacLeod will then join Layer, the Moab Community
Dance Band and the Grand County High School music
students for the 11th Annual Robert Burns Tribute Concert
on Saturday, February 7.
Robert Burns is widely regarded as Scotland’s
national poet. Born on January 25, tribute concerts are
typically held near his birth date. The Moab Music
Festival’s “Robbie” Burns concert entails an evening of
entertainment, light hor d’oeuvres, poetry, and haggis.
This traditional Scottish dish is piped into the hall and
the Burns poem, “Address to a Haggis” is read-out loud.
The haggis is summarily skewered with a gigantic sword
and then dished out to the audience during intermission.
The Burns event is free but donations are appreciated.
Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Moab Music
Festival’s Educational and Community Outreach Program
and Festival concerts.
In addition, McLeod will spend time with students in
Moab area schools on Saturday morning. Layer will also
be making visits to the Extended Care Unit at the hospital,
and guest hosting on the air at KZMU Community Radio.
Please see www.moabmusicfestival.org for exact dates
and times of these activities.
Moab Happenings • January 2015 • 3
BALLOON HAPPENINGS
Article XVII: The Law of Balloon Festivals
Article XVII sounds like the next bill to be introduced
to congress for senators and representatives to wrangle
over. The name makes it seem like it should be passed
into law and strictly enforced for all people to obey. But
in reality, this ARTICLE XVII just means it’s the 17th
time we’ve written an article about the Bluff International
Balloon Festival!
Friday and Saturday, January 16th and 17th 2015, the
skies above Bluff will once again be decorated with brilliant
color as 28 pilots soar their hot-air-filled envelopes across
the red rock landscape. The pilots will ask strenuous help
of their crew in order to put up the balloons, but they’ll
repay the work in spectacular fashion as they take those
crew members high into the cool winter morning. The
balloons take off early and will crisscross the countryside
wherever the air currents take them, staying up as long as
they can.
Upon landing, the pilots delight in sharing their passion
for ballooning by performing the closing ceremony for any
first-time fliers. Even after 17 years we’ve been sworn to
secrecy about the actual ritual, but we can say it recounts
the intriguing story of how ballooning began and how it is
the joy of so many enthusiasts today.
Article XVII also features the itinerary of the
festivities planned for the Bluff International Balloon
Festival weekend. Friday night, January 16th, visitors and
locals flock to the Bluff
Community Center for
the Bluff Elementary
School Benefit Navajo
Taco Supper. Parents
and teachers from
the school pull off a
delicious meal while
the children entertain
with native song and
dance. This is the largest
annual fund raiser
for Bluff Elementary
School and an evening
of fun for everyone.
Then don’t forget to come early Sunday morning to
caravan to Valley of the Gods to witness the flight across the
high desert. Visitors are blown away as ancient geological
formations are encircled by bubbles of beauty!
Article XVII may not be law, so we can’t make you
visit beautiful Bluff. We can only tell you how sad you’ll
be if you miss all the fun! With thanks to our sponsors that
make it possible, we remind you not to wait for congress
to tell you to join us January 16th through 18th, 2015, to
watch the 17th Annual Bluff International Balloon Festival.
For information: www.bluffutah.org or Steve 435672-2341 or Marcia 435-672-2290 and be sure to mention
you read about it in Moab Happenings.
On Saturday the 17th the Bluff Community Center
will be hopping! The annual Balloon Arts Fair begins
at 2:00 p.m. with local artists selling their incredible
creations. From jewelry to pottery, from fine art to fun
trinkets, everyone will find something special to buy.
Enjoy the Chili & Ice Cream Social with your friends and
family. Beginning at 4:00 p.m. we’ll be selling chili to
warm your tummy and ice cream sundaes to make you
smile! It’s the perfect way to finish the day as the balloons
show off for the ever popular sunset Glow-in. At 5:00 p.m.
on Saturday the 18th, there will be a drawing for the two
BLUFF GETAWAY raffle prizes – and one for a balloon
sponsorship - that we’re giving away to 3 lucky raffle ticket
buyers!
MOAB CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
For a community to prosper and grow, its residents have to be INVOLVED. If you would like to participate in any club or organization,
PLEASE CALL THEM. Many of these groups are always looking for a helping hand or two.
Alcoholics Anonymous ................................................................... sites.google.com/site/moabgroup
For Emergencies (24/7) .............................................................................................. 888-333-9649
Alpha Rho Sorority (Bobbie Long).............................................................................. (435) 259-6758
American Legion Post (Ronald Irvin) ......................................................................... (435) 719-4095
Arches Adult Education (Trish Hedin) ........................................................................(435) 260-8746
Arches New Hope Pregnancy Center (Debbie Nelson) ................................... (435) 259-LIFE (5433)
BEACON (Stephanie Dahlstrom) ...............................................................................(435) 260-1143
Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) ..................................................................... (435) 210-4421
Boy Scouts of America (Scott Major) .......................................................................... (435) 637-8059
Boy Scouts of America Utah National Parks Council ................................................. (801) 437-6222
Canyonlands Field Institute (Karla Vander Zanden) .................................................. (435) 259-7750
Canyonlands Rodeo Club (Kirk Pearson) .................................................................... (435) 260-2222
Canyon Winds Concert Band (Ronald Irvin) .............................................................. (435) 719-4095
Colorado Outward Bound School – Moab Basecamp (Chris Benson) ........................(435) 259-5355
Community Rebuilds (Emily Niehaus) ........................................................................(435) 260-0501
Daughters of Utah Pioneers (Helen Tranter) ............................................................... (435) 259-5229
(or Clara Shafer Dalton) .................................................... (435) 259-7793
Deadhorse Motorcycle Club (Ron Dickerson) ............................................................. (435) 260-8213
Delicate Stitchers Quilt Guild (Shauna Dickerson) .....................................................(435) 259-0906
Elks Lodge #2021 (Dan Stott) ..................................................................................... (435) 259-7334
Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks (Joette Langianese).................................. (435) 259-0108
Friends of Canyonlands Health Care (Tom Edwards) ................................................. (435) 260-1504
Friends of Indian Creek (Sam Lightner, Jr.) ................................................................. (435) 259-6639
Friends of the Grand County Library (Adrea Lund) .................................................... (435) 259-1111
Grand County Public Library ...................................................................................... (435) 259-5421
Girl Scouts of The U.S.A. (Michelle Hill) ................................................................... (435) 259-5884
Grand Area Mentoring (Dan McNeil) ........................................................................(435) 260-9646
Grand County Democratic Party (Bob Greenberg)......................................................(435) 259-7013
Grand County 4-H (Kira Rindlisbacher) ......................................................................(435) 259-7558
Grand County Extension (Michael Johnson) ................................................................(435) 259-7558
Grand County Food Bank .......................................................................................... (435) 259-6456
Grand County Hospice ..................................................................................................(435) 259-7191
Grand County Library ................................................................................................... (435) 259-1111
Grand County Prevent Child Abuse (Debbie Thurman) ............................................. (435) 260-1039
Humane Society of Moab Valley ............................................................ Animal Services 259-4862
Ladies Golf Club (Chris Corwin)................................................................................. (435) 210-0599
League of Women Voters (Cynthia Smith) .................................................................. (435) 259-5306
Lion’s Club (Tom Warren) ............................................................................................ (435) 259-7834
Moab Aglow Lighthouse Fellowship (Murine Gray) ...................................................(435) 259-5514
Moab Arts Council (Theresa King) ............................................................................ (435) 259-2742
Moab Arts Festival (Gayle Weyher) ............................................................................. (435) 259-2742
Moab Arts & Recreation Center (Laurie Collins) ....................................................... (435) 259-6272
Moab Bird Club (Nick Eason) ......................................................................................(435) 259-6447
Moab Chamber of Commerce (Jodie Hugentobler) .....................................................(435) 259-7814
Moab City Recreation (John Geiger) .......................................................................... (435) 259-2255
VISITING ROTARIANS: Join us for Lunch every Monday 12 noon at
Grand Center, 182 N. 500 W. Moab
Moab Community Dance Band (Miriam Graham) ....................................................(516) 376-8003
Moab Community Theater (Kaki Hunter) ..................................................................(435) 259-8378
Moab Country Club (Rob Jones)................................................................................ (435) 259-6488
Moab Disk Golf Club (Rolf Hebenstreit) ....................................................................(208) 720-1258
Moab Duplicate Bridge Club (Warren Ohlrich) ........................................................(435) 260-1242
Moab Friends For Wheelin' (Jeff Stevens) .................................................................. (435) 259-6119
Moab Garden Club (Tricia Scott) ................................................................................(435) 249-4959
Moab Half Marathon (Ranna Bieschke) .....................................................................(435) 259-4525
Moab Horse Show Association (Kathy Wilson) ........................................................ (435) 259-8240
Moab International Film Festival (Nathan Wynn) ..................................................... (435) 261-2393
Moab Masonic Lodge #30 (TJ Robertson)..................................................................(435) 210-4653
Moab Music Festival (Laura Brown) ..........................................................................(435) 259-7003
Moab Poets & Writers (Marcia Hafner) .....................................................................(435) 259-6197
Moab Rock Club (Jerry Hansen) ................................................................................. (435) 259-3393
Moab Roller Derby(Jessica O’Leary).......................................................................... (575) 635-3898
Moab Rotary April Action Car Show .........................................................................(435) 260-1948
Moab Solutions (Sara Melnicoff).................................www.moab-solutions.org ... (435) 259-0910
Moab Sportsmen’s Club (Frank Darcey) ....................................................................(435) 259-2222
Moab Taiko (Michele Blackburn) ...............................................................................(435) 259-0816
Moab Teen Center-Club Red ......................................................................................(435) 259-9991
Moab Trails Alliance (Kimberly Schappert) ..............................................................(435) 260-8197
Moab Valley Multicultural Center (Rhiana Medina) .................................................(435) 259-5444
Order of the Eastern Star (Fran Townsend) ............................................................... (435) 259-6469
Outward Bound Wilderness (Chris Benson) .............................................................. (435) 259-5355
Plateau Restoration/Conservation Adventures (Tamsin McCormick) ...................... (435) 259-7733
PleinAir Moab (Sandi Snead) .....................................................................................(435) 686-2545
Red Rock 4-Wheelers (Ron Brewer) ........................................................................... (435) 259-7625
Rotary Club (Kyle Bailey) ...........................................................................................(435) 259-6879
The Salvation Army, Moab Service Extension, (Lenore Beeson) ............................. (435) 260-2135
(or Sara Melnicoff) ........................(435) 259-0910
Seekhaven Crisis Center (Michael Gardiner) .............................................................(435) 259-2229
Senior Center (Verleen Striblen) ................................................................................ (435) 259-6623
Sierra Club (Marc Thomas).........................................................................................(435) 259-3603
Southeastern Utah Back Country Horsemen (Dick Walter).......................................(435) 640-5532
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (Liz Thomas) ....................................................(435) 259-5440
Toastmasters.........................................Jim Webster (435) 259-8037 Daniel McNeil(435) 260-9646
Trail Mix Committee (Sandy Freethey) ......................................................................(435) 259-0253
Utah Avalanche Center ............................................................. (888) 999-4019 or (435) 259-SNOW
Utah Conservation Corps (Sean Damitz).......................................................... (435) 797-0964 ext 1
Utah Friends of Paleontology – Gastonia Chapter (Joel Nowak) ..............................(435) 587-9968
Valley Voices (Marian Eason) .................................................................................... (435) 259-6447
Veterans of Foreign Wars (Fred Every) ......................................................................(435) 260-1277
WabiSabi (Mel Gilles)www.wabisabimoab.org ........................................................ (435) 259-3313
Young Life Moab ....................................................................................................... (435) 260-0285
Youth Garden Project (Delite Primus) ....................................................................259-BEAN (2326)
VISITING ELKS: The Moab B.P.O.E. 2021 invites you up to the lodge
Wed, Thurs, & Fri evenings. Up hill behind La Hacienda on North Main Street
MOAB AREA EVENTS CALENDAR
Cowboy
January Events
Open year round
Closed Sunday
Tra il Rides
Traditional Cowboy
Horsemanship
Custom rides
Small groups
Not just a trail ride,
but a unique horseback experience.
Please contact us at
(435) 259-0482 www.mhcowboy.com
mhcowboymoab@gmail.com
Gravel Pit Lanes
Family Fun Center
• 12 Lanes Bowling
• 5 Pool Tables
• Pinball
• Arcade
1078 Millcreek Dr.
435-259-4748
Edge of the
Cedars
State Park
Museum
660 West, 400 North, in Blanding, Utah.
For more information please call the Edge of the
Cedars State Park Museum at (435) 678-2238
Day Visits: $5 per person or $20 a carload
$3 Children 6-12
Tour Buses $3 per person
Annual Passes are $75
Park Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day
Old Spanish
Trail Arena
Have your event at the Arena!
We do Horse Shows, Dances, Fashion Shows,
UTV Rallys.
ANYTHING is possible!!
Sound System • Conference Room
Climate Controlled for year round comfort.
Call 435-259-6226
Jan 1 NEW YEARS DAY
Jan 1-28 Lend A Hand – Bring A
Can! take action against hunger
by participating in the 2015 Martin
Luther King Jr. Food Drive Challenge!
The food drive is to restock the
Moab Food Bank after the holidays
& to raise awareness of hunger
issues locally. Donations will be
collected in decorated boxes at
participating locations. If your
business is interested in being a
donation site, contact Katlyn Keane
at (207) 577-7607 or at kkeane@
mail.smcvt.edu for more info.
Jan 2 Christmas Bird Count - beginning
at 8 am, Dead Horse Point State
Park will be conducting the park's
Christmas Bird Count. If you love bird
watching, hiking in snowy conditions,
gorgeous views & getting outside for
the day, please sign up for this year's
count. All levels of experience are
welcome to participate. For info or to
sign up for the count, please contact
Ranger White at (435) 259-2614.
Jan 5 The South Town Gym presents
the Biggest Loser. See article pg 10.
Jan 7 Toastmasters Meeting- everyone
is welcome. Noon in the basement of
the Zions Bank building, 330 S. Main
St. For more info call 435-220-0646.
Jan 8 Music at World Famous Woody's
Tavern- featuring Tony Rosario 9pm.
Jan 15 & 16 Music at World Famous
Woody's Tavern- featuring Oak
Creek 9pm.
Jan 16-18 17th Annual Bluff
International Balloon Festival- for
info: bluffutah.org. See article pg 3
& ad pg 16.
Jan 17 3rd Annual Dodgeball
Tournament- Moab City Recreation
& Beacon After-School invite you to
join an exciting winter tournament
as a player or spectator to benefit
youth after-school programs. Prizes
for overall winners, sportsmanship,
& team spirit, along with spectator
giveaways. Adult teams can register
for just $80, & Teen/or 501c3
Non-Profit Teams only $45. A new
expanded spectator experience is
awaiting at the Grand County Middle
School Gym between 11-4pm.
Admission is $3.00 at the door & just
$1.00 for students. Team Registration
due by Jan 10th & is available online
@ MoabCityRecreation.org, or at
the City Recreation Office. For more
info: call 435-259-2255. See article
pg 5 & ad 24.
Jan 19 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
HOLE N” THE ROCK
Zoo, Camel Rides & Ice Cream
Jan 21 Toastmasters Meeting- everyone
Jan 21 USU Entrepreneur Leadership
Series- Innovating An Industry:
Retail Supply Chain Strategies. 6pm.
For info: 435-259-7432.
Jan 22 & 23 Music at World Famous
Woody's Tavern- featuring Toasters
9pm.
Open 7 Days A Week 9am-4pm
12 Miles South of Moab, Utah, on Hwy 191
Jan 24 Edge of the Cedars State Park
Museum- presents an exhibit by
Moab photographer Dave Manley.
On display through December 2015.
For info: 435-678-2238.
Jan 27 Grand Area Mentoring
Orientation- interested citizens are
invited to attend this orientation to
learn more about this rewarding &
fun way to make a difference. 4:306:00pm. Call for location & info:
Daniel McNeil 435-260-9646.
Jan 27 & 29 Grand County Hospice
Orientation- see info pg 10.
Jan 28 USU Entrepreneur Leadership
Series- Merging Livelihood And
Lifestyle In Small Town USA. 6pm.
For info: 435-259-7432.
Fitness Center
• Fitness Classes
• Lap Swim
Open Swim
• Water Aerobics
• Springboards & Water Slides
• Showers
• Child Care
(435) 259-8226
374 Park Ave
Visit website for fees & schedules
www.moabcity.org
Jan 29 Music at World Famous
Woody's Tavern- featuring Tony
Feb 14 Valentine's Day
Rosario 9pm.
February Events
Feb 14 Red Hot 55K/33K- Grass Roots
Events specializes in endurance trail
Feb 4 Toastmasters Meeting- everyone
running race events in the Moab
area. For info: grassrootsevents.net
or Justin 719-429-9501.
Feb 14 Puttin’ on the Ritz; Enjoy an
Feb 4 USU Entrepreneur Leadership
evening of exquisite dining, lively
Series- Disrupting Business Norms
dancing, & enchanting company
To Create Social Change. 6pm. For
at the best party of the year while
info: 435-259-7432 .
celebrate 25 years of community
service with Seekhaven! Social
Feb 5 Workforce Services Job Fairhour 5:30; Dinner 7pm at the Grand
matching good people with good jobs.
Center, 182 N. 500 West. Call Jaylyn
Contact Kris 435-259-7432 x1811.
or Kari for details, 435 259-2229.
Feb 6 An evening with singer/
See article pg 5 & ad 24.
songwriter Kate MacLeod & special
Feb
16 PRESIDENTS DAY
guest Christopher Layer- venue
to be announced. For info: laura@ Feb 18 Toastmasters Meetingmoabmusicfest.org or 435-259-7003.
everyone is welcome. Noon in the
See article & ad pg 2.
basement of the Zions Bank building,
330 S. Main St. For more info call
Feb 6-8 The Unity Church of Grand
435-220-0646.
J u n c t i o n Wo m e n ' s R e t r e a t presented by Stowe & Good, two Feb 18 USU Entrepreneur Leadership
Nashville award-winning songwriters
Series- Franchising: An Alternative
& authors. "How Adored You Are" is the
To The Startup. 6pm. For info: 435theme. Located at the Red Cliffs Lodge,
259-7432 .
Moab, Utah. WoWSpiritualRetreat.org
Feb 18-21 Quilted Moab- Moab's first
for info or 970-260-9714.
quilting retreat. Lecture, classes
Feb 7 Strong Kids Expo- 10:00a-5:00p
& trunk show. Classes, games &
Being a kid is tough; being a parent
give-a-ways to registered quilters.
can be even tougher. Enjoy a day at
For info:Quiltedmoab.com or call
the Spanish Trail Arena where you
435-259-6283. See article pg 19.
can have the opportunity to ask expert
panels all those tough questions you Feb 19 Fourth Annual Moab Adult
Spelling Bee- Star Hall on at 6:30
face as a parent every day. While
p.m. What is an Adult Spelling Bee?
you are there you & your kids will
As a competitor, your three-person
have the opportunity to participate in
team takes turns with other teams
several fun family activities, as well as
to determine the correct spelling of a
getting to see a special presentation
word. Each team has a scribe who
by the Grand County Drug Dog Team.
writes the spelling of the word on a
The day will be split to focus on ages
whiteboard and shows it to the judges
Birth to 3rd Grade 10:00a-12:30p
and the audience. Teams dress up
AND 4th to12th 12:30-5:00. Lunch
in costumes. Audience enjoys the
is provided as supply lasts from
great costumes, trying to spell the
12:30-1:30. Please email for specific
words on their own, & lots of laughs.
age group panel times. Tvansickle@
The event is a fundraiser for Grand
fourcorners.ws
County Education Foundation. To
Feb 7 11th Annual Robert Burns Tribute
participate contact Mel777@citlink.
Concert with the Moab Music
net or call 435-259-9797. Audience
Festival- Scottish music & poetry at
Admission $5. See article 5 & ad 24.
the Grand Center. See article & ad
pg 2.
Series- Testing Tenacity: Building
Feb 10-12 Biz Workshops and ConsultsBusinesses, Climbing Everest. 6pm.
strategies for merchandising,
For info: 435-259-7432 .
marketing, customer service &
business improvements. Presentation Feb 27 - Mar 1 DOCNA Dog Agility
Dogs on Course North America
by small biz expert Marc Willson.
will host a variety of obstacle
Contact Kris 435-259-7432 x1811.
courses, teeter totters, tunnels,
jumps & zig-zag weave poles at the
Series- Impacting The WASY Top
Old Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S.
Consumer Brands Grown. 6pm. For
Hwy 191. Dogs are handled through
info: 435-259-7432 .
a series of times. Spectators are
welcome to watch for free, but they
Feb 13 Moab Employee Bash- fun, food,
should leave their own dogs at
music, info, prizes & surprises. Contact
home. Pre-registration is required
Kris 435-259-7432 x1811.
DEADLINE for FEBRUARY Events Calendar: JANUARY 20, 2015
Listings in the Moab Happenings Events Calendar are FREE!!
Do you know of an event for the Happenings calendar??
Call (435) 259-8431 or fax us at (435) 259-2418
email: info@moabhappenings.com
FUNDRAISING HAPPENINGS
3rd Annual Moab Dodgeball Tournament
In its 3rd year now, Moab City Recreation has
partnered with Beacon Afterschool to offer
a Dodgeball Tournament that brings out the
best of Moab. From creative team names
and uniforms, to wild and crazy cheers,
both players and spectators will enjoy the
thrilling action of the classic gym class
game of Dodgeball. Perhaps the best thing
about this tournament is that win, lose, or
draw Moab’s youth, a critical population in our community,
benefit from this FUNdraiser with funds to secure needed
equipment for afterschool programs that will keep our
youth on track to becoming model citizens.
Organizers of the tournament expect 20+ teams to
participate and the format is very similar to previous years.
There will of course be prizes for the overall winners,
sportsmanship, and team spirit. They will
also be announcing an overall prize on
Facebook just after the New Year that will
reportedly “knock your socks off!” Also
new this year is the venue: the Grand
County Middle School will house this lively
tournament with a much higher seating
capacity for this growing tournament that
will also allow for a more enjoyable spectator experience.
Despite expanding the Moab Dodgeball experience
this year organizers are keeping spectator admission at just
$3, however they are allowing students to attend for just
$1 and children 4 and under are FREE. The team entry
fee of $80 is the same as last year too and teen teams
and 501c3 non-profit
teams are just $45 with
all proceeds going to
afterschool programs
for Moab’s youth.
While prices won’t
change, organizers promise a thrilling experience full of
fun for teams and spectators that will include a DJ, crazy
announcer, lively referees, an opening and final awards
ceremony, food, a photo booth, prizes and games for the
crowd, and more.
The tournament happens January 17 from 11am to 4pm
at the Grand County Middle School Gym. Register online
before January 10 at moabcityrecreation.org or at the City
Recreation office. For information call 435-259-2255.
Seekhaven Celebrates 25 Years of Service: Puttin’ on the Ritz – February 14th
1990 was a good year. First class stamps only cost
25 cents, Seinfeld debuted on NBC, the Hubble Space
Telescope was launched, Nelson
Mandela was released from prison,
AND Seekhaven began offering
supportive services to victims of
domestic violence in the Moab area.
Seekhaven Family Crisis and
Resource Center started twenty-five
years ago providing emergencyonly services to victims of domestic
violence and sexual assault. Since
that time, through strong community
support and increased financial
resources, Seekhaven has expanded services significantly.
In addition to providing safe shelter for women, children,
and men leaving abusive situations, Seekhaven offers a
wide variety of services available through the outreach
2015 MOAB Events
January 16-18 . . . . . . . Bluff Balloon Festival
February 14 . . . . . . . . . Puttin' on the Ritz
February 14 . . . . . . . . . Moab's Red Hot 55K/33K
March 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . Moab Off-Road Duathlon/Spring Trail Run
March 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . Poison Spider Bicycles Spring Thaw
March 9-10 . . . . . . . . . Banff Mountain Film Festival
March 13-15 . . . . . . . . Outerbike Spring
March 14-17 . . . . . . . . Skinny Tire Festival
March 21 . . . . . . . . . . . Canyonlands Half Marathon
March 28-April 5. . . . Easter Jeep Safari
April 24-26 . . . . . . . . . April Action Car Show
May 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gran Fondo Moab
May 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cinco de Mayo
May 23-24 . . . . . . . . . . Moab Arts Festival
June 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo
June 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thelma & Louise 1/2 Marathon
July 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fourth of July Celebration
September 3-14 . . . . . Moab Music Festival
September 5-6 . . . . . . Moab Studio Tour
September 19 . . . . . . . Moab Century Tour
September 23-27 . . . . Moab Skydive Festival
September 24-26 . . . . Red Rockin' Moab SxS
September 25-26 . . . . Moab Pride Festival
October 2-4 . . . . . . . . Outerbike
October 2-10 . . . . . . . PleinAir Moab
October 9-11. . . . . . . . Rock, Gem & Mineral Show
October 10 . . . . . . . . . Radical Reels
October 15-17 . . . . . . Jeep Jamboree
October 18 . . . . . . . . . The Other Half
Oct 29-Nov 1 . . . . . . . Moab Ho-Down Mtn Bike Festival
November 1. . . . . . . . . Dia de Los Muertos
November 4-7 . . . . . . Moab Senior Games
November 6-8 . . . . . . Moab Folk Festival
November 6-8 . . . . . . Celtic Festival "Scots on the Rocks"
November 7. . . . . . . . . Moab Trail Marathon
November 20-23 . . . . Moab International Film Festival
December 4 . . . . . . . . . Christmas Tree Lighting
December 4-5 . . . . . . . Grand Center X-mas Gift Fair
December 4-5 . . . . . . . MARC Holiday Gift Fair
December 5 . . . . . . . . . Winter Sun Run 10K
December 5 . . . . . . . . . Electric Light Parade
offices to persons that have experienced domestic
violence or sexual assault but do not stay in the shelter.
Seekhaven staff also provide a variety
of educational presentations to area
schools, community groups, and
businesses using these opportunities
to help individuals cultivate healthy,
violence-free relationships.
“Community support is critical
to our ability to keep Seekhaven
doors open for these 25 years,” says
Development/Community Relations
Director Jaylyn Hawks. “We have a
great collaborative community where
cooperation and pooling of resources is used to maximize
effectiveness and minimize duplication of services.
This is essential since our rural, geographically isolated
community lacks several important resources that more
metropolitan areas have – huge
population/donor base, large
corporate funding opportunities,
many
adjunct
supportive
services and agencies, a large
volunteer base, and significant
political representation – to
name just a few.”
Seekhaven will celebrate
25 years of service to the Moab
Community at this year’s
Puttin’ on the Ritz scheduled
for Valentine’s Day, February
14th at the Grand Center. The
evening is a gala affair, a
rare opportunity for Moab
to dress up in its finest—
though, of course more casual attire is welcomed as well.
The evening begins at 6 pm, giving attendees a chance to
socialize, nibble on exquisite appetizers, and bid on the
wide array of silent auction items. Throughout the evening,
attendees may dine at their leisure from an assortment of
savory selections. When the silent auction closes at around
8:30, the successful bidders may take home their treasures
(cash, checks, and credit cards accepted). However, the
Ritz does not end with the silent auction. Mill Creek
Station, a lively local band, will play on into the night for
those who want to dance the night away.
The Ritz is designed to be a fun, engaging, and highend event for all attendees. “ Puttin’ on the Ritz is our
only major fundraiser,” states Mike Gardner, Executive
Director for Seekhaven. “The proceeds from the evening
provide around ten percent of the
annual operating budget and help
pay for the wide variety of services
and programs Seekhaven offers to
the community.” Every year Puttin’
On the Ritz is a sell-out event and
a terrific evening. This 25 year
celebration will be better than ever –
please join us! Tickets are available
in advance at Seekhaven and Zions
Bank. For more information call
Jaylyn or Mike at 259-2229 and be
sure to mention you read about it in
Moab Happenings.
Adult Spelling Bee February 19 at Star Hall
Do you love a challenge with a little competition? Do
• Sponsor a speller or team
you love having a great time, while working for a great
of spellers
cause? Here is the opportunity for you. Grand County
• Provide a door
Education Foundation (GCEF) is hosting the 4th Annual
prize
Adult Spelling Bee from 6:30-8:30 PM, February 19 at
• Volunteer
Star Hall, 159 E. Center St, Moab.
to help us
The Grand County Education Foundation brought
set up and
the adult spelling bee to Moab in 2011. It is a signature
publicize our
fundraiser that highlights the educational mission of the
event.
foundation.
You might ask “What is an
The Grand County Education Foundation is a group
Adult Spelling Bee?” As
of volunteers—community members, business people,
a competitor, your threeparents and school staff. We are dedicated to raising monies
person team (in costume) Leave it to Beavers, Nicole
for projects that enhance learning in Grand County. That
takes turns with other teams to Bierschied, Maria Evans and
is our ONLY purpose.
determine the correct spelling Darla Patterson.
To date, the foundation has been able to help in
of a word. Each team has a
disbursement of over $100,000. The foundation has
scribe who writes the spelling of the word on a whiteboard
funded projects that help provide early interventions for
and shows it to the judges and the audience.
our youngest learners; Help fund BEACON and Grand
Early Bird Team Entry Fee is $150 until January 20th
Area Mentoring; fund salaries for art and music teachers;
2015, after January 21 team cost is $180. Registration will
purchase licenses for online math and reading programs,
be accepted until Monday, February 16th. Word study lists
purchase equipment for Moab Athletic Club Soccer, GCMS
and event details will be sent to each team member after
Basketball and GCHS Baseball, help Marching Band,
registration. Spectator admission is $5.
Drama, GCHS Swim Team, and the
To become a team sponsor,
Mountain Bike Club purchase uniforms,
volunteer, learn more or to put together
as well as assist students travel to places
a team of your own, please call Valerie
like New Orleans for a Middle School
at 260-2808 or Melodie at 259-9797,
Quiz Bowl, 5th graders go to Boston,
email mel777@citlink.net.
and other field trips to enhance the
learning experience. This is only the
Established in 2009, The Grand
start of what we can support……
County Education Foundation is a
But we in the GCEF are continuing
501c(3) non-profit organization whose
to look for other ways to raise funds…… Winners of the 2013 Spelling Bee, sole purpose is to fund educational
we need your help.
Andrew Mirrington, Tim Chappel and projects, activities, and programs to
• Be a Speller
benefit students in Grand County.
Sarah Finocchio
ROAD & MOUNTAIN BIKING
BIKING & HIKING
Moab has become known worldwide as a mountain biking
mecca. The canyon country around Moab offers some of
the most unique and varied landscape on earth, from 13,000
foot peaks and high alpine meadows to high desert vistas
above the sandstone canyons. Varied terrain and spectacular
scenery bring riders from all over the world to Moab to try
the trails. Many trail systems have been developed in the
area to provide a variety of mountain biking challenges.
Several companies in the area can provide rentals and
information.
This map
represents just
BIG CHIEF
3.6mi
one of many trail systems
available in the Moab area.
• POISON SPIDER BICYCLES SPRING THAW,
March 6-8, 2015. A fun, long weekend with demo bikes,
women's ride, shuttles, frame giveaway and guided group
rides on the Bar-M and the Mag 7 Trails. Food and parties
included for $40. Preregister for free t-shirt! For more info
visit poisonspiderbicycles.com or call 435-259-7882.
Dead Horse Point State Park
This map represents just
one of many trail systems
available in the Moab area.
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• OUTERBIKE March 13-15, 2015. Outerbike is a chance
for you to test ride next year’s bikes on world-class roads
and trails in Moab, Utah. For three days, the world’s best
bike manufacturers will be set up at the Outerbike Expo
site. You can walk through and see next year’s innovations,
pick a bike you’d like to try, and take it for a ride. Repeat
as needed. There are 20 miles of connected loops that
range from fun and easy to technical and gnarly, plus a
paved bike path leading to two National Parks for road
rides. Your registration fee buys you lunches, shuttled
rides, prizes, movies, and entrance to our evening parties!
For sign up, information and scheduled events go to www.
outerbike.com.
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2.2mi
RAVEN
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1.7mi
SAN JUAN COUNTY
PRICKLY PAIR
3.0mi
BIGHORN OVERLOOK
1.25mi
WEST
RIM
2.5mi
Shafer Canyon Overlook
.25mi
Biking Skill Level
INTREPID .5mi
Rim Overlook
.25mi
HIKING
• MOAB SKINNY TIRE FESTIVAL - ROAD CYCLING
TOUR - March 14-17, 2015 Four days of road cycling
along the Colorado River, Dead Horse Point State Park, and
the coveted ride through Arches National Park. This event
benefits the two room cancer treatment center at the Moab
Regional Hospital and other cancer survivorship programs
and research. For more info visit skinnytireevents.com or
call 435.260.8889.
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• 5th ANNUAL GRAN FONDO MOAB, May 2, 2015.
The Gran Fondo Moab will be emulating an old Italian
tradition. We will be riding the most spectacular mountain
pass in the Manti-La Sals, widely known as the Loop
Road. We will start and finish in the beautiful red rocks
of Moab and will climb over 5000 feet in 64 miles. This
event will not be run as a sanctioned race, as a majority of
the riders will be participating for the enjoyment of riding
a signed route through beautiful scenery with their friends
and teammates.
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• MOAB CENTURY TOUR - Landscape Worth
Training For! September 19, 2015. Utah's most scenic
road cycling routes with 40, 65, and 100 mile options.
Ride along the scenic Colorado River for 40 miles or
challenge yourself with a 60 mile ride to the edge of the
earth—Dead Horse Point State Park overlooking the
Colorado River 2000 feet below. Or combine both and
make this your century ride! Enjoy weekend of fabulous
roads, cycling icons, delicious food, superior support staff
in route vehicles and at water and food stations. For more
info visit skinnytireevents.com or call 435-260-8889. This
annual event benefits the Moab Cancer Treatment Center
and the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society.
• OUTERBIKE October 2-4, 2015.
Daily Bike Shuttles Available
at Chile Pepper
Contact Coyote Shuttle
for departure times
(435) 260-2097
www.coyoteshuttle.com
info@coyoteshuttle.com
“The Hub
of Cycling
in Moab”
Moab’s oldest
(and still the best)
bike and outdoor gear store,
for all your canyon country adventures.
Come in and see us for the latest gear,
Great full suspension rental bikes,
Fast, professional service and expert
advice backed by years of experience.
RIM CYCLERY
“The Hub of Cycling in Moab”
94 West 100 North, Moab, Utah 84532
( Just off Main Street) • 259-5333
1-888-304-8219 www.rimcyclery.com
• MOAB HO-DOWN MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL
October 29 - November 1, 2015. Presented by ChilePepper
Bike Shop - this festival includes mountain bike races, dirt
jump competition, townie tour, costume party, movies at
Star Hall and loads of fun! Please call 435-259-4688 or
visit www.moabhodown.com for more information.
Community Recycle
Center
1000 Sand Flat Rd.
435-259-3867
Monday-Saturday 8am - 5pm
www.solidwastessdI.com
Plastic~Glass~Office~Paper/Newspaper~Aluminum
Tin Cans~Cardboard~Junk mail~ Egg Cartons
Paperboard (like cereal boxes)~Brown Paper Bags
Magazines & Catalogues~Phone Books
Calendars~Hardcover & paperback Books
Wrapping Paper~Toilet Paper Rolls
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JANUARY SUNRISE
AND SUNSET TIMES
(The time of sunrise and sunset
assumes a flat horizon. Actual
time may vary depending upon
the landscape.)
Date
Sunrise
Sunset
1
7:36am
5:08pm
2
7:36am
5:09pm
3
7:36am
5:09pm
4
7:36am
5:10pm
5
7:36am
5:11pm
6
7:36am
5:12pm
7
7:36am
5:13pm
8
7:36am
5:14pm
9
7:36am
5:15pm
10
7:36am
5:16pm
11
7:36am
5:17pm
12
7:35am
5:18pm
13
7:35am
5:19pm
14
7:35am
5:20pm
15
7:34am
5:21pm
16
7:34am
5:22pm
17
7:34am
5:23pm
18
7:33am
5:24pm
19
7:33am
5:25pm
20
7:32am
5:26pm
21
7:32am
5:28pm
22
7:31am
5:29pm
23
7:31am
5:30pm
24
7:30am
5:31pm
25
7:29am
5:32pm
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SKY HAPPENINGS
MAJOR
CONSTELLATIONS
Overhead (North to South)
Ursa Minor
Auriga
Gemini
Canis Minor
Taurus
Orion
Canis Major
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The Sky for January 2015
Enjoy the holiday color of winter skies. Aldebaran (Taurus) and Betelgeuse
(Orion) glow red, Pollux (Gemini) and Capella (Auriga) shine yellow. Castor
(Gemini) and Procyon (Canis Minor) glimmer white. Rigel (Orion), Sirius
(Canis Major), the Pleiades, and Regulus (Leo) twinkle blue.
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By Faylene Roth
Moab UT (at City Hall)
38°34’ N Latitude - 109°33’ W Longitude
4048 ft - 1234 m Elevation
Hold the star chart high above your head
and match the compass directions to
the direction you are facing. Adjust
the star chart by orienting Ursa
Major (Big Dipper) to match its
position in the sky.
Eastward (North to South)
Ursa Major
Leo
Westward (North to South)
Cepheus
Cassiopeia
Perseus
Andromeda
Pegasus
Aries
Pisces
Cetus
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W
The
star
chart
approximates the sky
from
astronomical
twilight to midnight.
As
the
night
and
month progresses, the
constellations shift toward
the northwest. The celestial
equator is measured in hours (h).
The ecliptic is measured in degrees.
Hold your hand at arm’s length to
measure apparent distances in the
sky. The width of the little finger
approximates 1.5 ̊. Middle, ring, and
little finger touching represent about
5 ̊. The width of a fist is about 10 ̊. The
fist with the thumb extended at a right
angle equals 15 ̊. The hand stretched from
thumb to little finger approximates 20 ̊-25 ̊.
The diameter of both the full moon and the Sun
spans only 0.5 ̊. Adjust for the size of your hand.
DAYLENGTH
The
length of daylight
26
7:29am
5:33pm
has
increased
by only a few
27
7:28am
5:34pm
minutes since the winter
28
7:27am
5:36pm solstice. By midmonth
29
7:26am
5:37pm we make up for lost time
30
7:26am
5:38pm with an increase of about
two minutes each day. At
31
7:25am
5:39pm month’s end the period of
daylight will be 47 minutes
longer than it was on the solstice. Two factors are working
against a quicker increase in daylength. One factor is solar
time. It rarely coincides with clock time. Solar time is
measured from one solar noon (sun at zenith) to the next. In
a perfect circle, that would be one earth rotation. However,
the earth speeds up as it approaches perihelion (see below).
That means, after one rotation, it will have moved farther
along in its orbit which leaves the sun farther east of the
noon meridian. In January solar noon occurs about onehalf second later than clock time which delays the time of
sunset as well as the time of the next sunrise. As the earth’s
speed slows later in its orbit, this nonalignment will correct
itself and even overcorrect. It is called the equation of time.
Another factor is declination (angle). Earlier sunrises will
not occur until after January 10 when the sun’s declination
raises enough to overcome the effect of perihelion.
Twilight extends the period of daylight in three stages
at each end of the day. Morning twilight begins with
astronomical twilight as the eastern horizon brightens —
about 1-1/2 hours (nearly 2 during summer months) before
sunrise when the sun is 18 ̊ below the horizon. Nautical
twilight takes over for another 30-40 minutes—as the sun
Primary Sources: USGS; U.S. Naval Observatory;
Your Sky at http://www.fourmilab.ch/yoursky/
To find out when the space shuttle and International
Space Station are visible from your location, go to: http://
spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/index.html and
click on Sighting Opportunities.
S
passes 12 ̊ below the horizon and the overhead sky turns
blue and color returns to the surrounding landscape—. The
final stage—civil twilight—begins when the sun ascends to
6 ̊ below the horizon and provides adequate light for most
outdoor activities for the half hour before the sun crests the
horizon. The opposite progression occurs after sunset.
PERIHELION
It is encouraging to know—as we wait for longer periods
of daylight to become apparent—that the winter season
in the northern hemisphere is five days shorter than its
summer season. The reason relates to the Earth’s elliptical
orbit. An ellipse—unlike a circle—has two foci, both
offset from the center. The sun occupies one of these focal
points. As the Earth orbits the sun it passes a near point—
perihelion—and a far point—aphelion—six months later.
This year Earth reaches perihelion at midnight on the night
of January 3/4. Since the Earth speeds up at perihelion,
it “races” through the winter season (summer, of course,
in the southern hemisphere is shorter than its winter
season). This year a full moon is only ten hours away from
perihelion, so coastal tides will be higher than usual.
National Park
Air Tours
MOON HAPPENINGS
January 4 – Bright skies all night after the full moon (at
5:27am) rises at 5:35pm.
January 13 – Dark evening skies until after midnight
when the waning last quarter moon rises. .
January 20 – Dark sky period for several days before and
after the new moon at 6:36pm.
January 26 – Bright evening skies until after midnight
when the waxing first quarter moon sets.
(The moon rises later each day—as little as 30 minutes
to as much as one hour. Time of moonrise and moonset
may also be delayed in mountainous terrain.)
VISIBLE PLANETS
Jupiter F – Follow Jupiter across the sky throughout
the night. It rises about one hour after astronomical twilight
on January 1. By the end of the month it appears at the end
of civil twilight. (Magnitude -2.5)
MAJOR METEOR EVENTS
Shower
Range
(January)
Constellation
Radiant
Rate
Details
Conditions
Quadrantids
3/4
1-5
Boötes
40
After midnightfireballs possible
Waxing full moon
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• Arches Tour
• Canyonlands Tour
(includes Needles, Island in
the Sky, and the Maze)
• Monument Valley Tour
Peak
(January)
Best time to view any meteor event is between
midnight and morning twilight when the radiant is
overhead.
Mars E – Track this small red orb in the southwestern
sky for about an hour as it sets at the end of astronomical
twilight. (Magnitude +1.1)
Saturn G – Look for Saturn in the pre-dawn sky. It rises
shortly before astronomical twilight lightens the eastern
horizon. (Magnitude +1.4) same
Venus D –As the month progresses Venus will dominate
the western horizon for more than an hour after civil
twilight. (Magnitude -3.8)
Apparent magnitude values range from -4 to +6 for most
planets and visible stars. The lower the value the brighter
the object. A decrease of 1.0 magnitude is 2.5 times brighter.
Trace the path of any meteor backwards through the
sky to reach its radiant--the region of the sky from
which meteors appear to originate.
• Custom Tours
Call 1-800-842-9251 to schedule your flight.
Visit www.redtailaviation.com
Located at Canyonlands Field
SHOPPING GUIDE
87 N. Main St.
435-355-0024
Open Noon-6pm
Thursday-Sunday
DAVE’S
CORNER MARKET
400 EAST & MILLCREEK DR. 259-6999
Royce’s Electronics
435.259.6630
611 South Main Street
across from McDonalds
Digital Cameras
Store Hours
Accessories Mon-Sat
8am-7pm
Sun 10am-5pm
Batteries
Cellular Accessories
Memory Cards
Computer Repair
4th East & Millcreek Dr.
259-6999
Open 6am - 9pm
Dave's Corner Market is now serving Espressos and
Lattes and has the largest selection of whole-bean
coffee in Southeast Utah. We carry over 70 varieties
of coffee. Whether you are hiking, biking or jeeping,
stop by Dave's to stock up! We feature Milt's breakfast
burritos, made fresh daily and carry a wide variety of
cold beverages, snacks, fruit, cigarettes, beer, ice,
bread, ice cream, bottled water and more! Dave's
friendly, old fashioned, neighborhood market is your
last stop before the Slickrock Bike Trail!
You can find just about anything you might need here!
29 East Center 435-259-8404
A luxurious oasis of rich colors and fibers for knitters,
crocheters, spinners, weavers and felters. Featuring
local farm-raised spinning fibers and yarns,
accessories for every project, inspirational patterns
and books, friendly atmosphere, helpful staff and a
great selection of locally handmade gifts. Join us
Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm for a stitching
social and enjoy getting to know other fiber artists.
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5:30pm.
Visit us online at www.desertthread.com.
& GENERAL STORE
Clothing · Swimsuits · Gifts
Camping · Household · Beauty
Pharmacy: Monday-Friday 9-6
Store Hours: Monday - Saturday open at 7:30AM-9PM
Sunday open at 8:30AM-6PM
290 South Main · 259-5959
495 W 400 N 435-220-0755
Open 7 days a week
Locally owned and operated. Providing Moab’s
Northwest end a quick stop neighborhood market.
Just West of Swanny City Park and the swimming pool
and rec center. Headed North or in the neighborhood?
Avoid the traffic by using 500 West and stop in for a
great variety of cold or hot beverages, beer, cigarettes,
ice, snacks, groceries, candy, ice cream novelty
and more!
Broadband Internet
www.rivercanyonwireless.com
Gallery Moab features original art from 20 local
artists. We are certain to have something to inspire
you! Relax in one of our sitting areas and enjoy the
art. Shop for a one of a kind gift or watch the artists
of the day paint. We have art for every budget. Find
that special painting or sculpture or take home some
cards, prints and tile coasters from some of Moab’s
most talented artists. Visit us on FaceBook!
40 West Center St. 435-259-0739
New Hours: Closed Sun
Open Mon - Sat 10:00 - 5:00
Thur open till 8:00 (open sew at 5:30)
Come in to find exclusive SW patterns at the only quilt
shop within a 2-hour drive. Batiks, cottons, flannels,
patterns, books, notions, and classes.
www.itssewmoab.com
Corner of 300 S Main St
(In front of Walker Drug)
435-355-0333
www.moabgeartrader.com
Quality new & used outdoor gear and clothing for
all ages. Gear for cross-country skiing, backcountry
skiing, snowboarding, climbing, biking, hiking, boating,
camping, hunting, and all other outdoor sports. Sell
extra gear and clothing outright or consign and we'll
send you a check.
Cameras, laptops, cases, batteries, harddrives,
routers, cable, memory, iPods, speakers, stereos,
adapters, cable, headphones, satellite radio, town's
best selection of watch batteries. Surge protectors,
accessories for cell phones and CB's, DVD players,
microphones and much more. Home of River Canyon
Wireless, Broadband Internet.
Check out our daily Copy Specials!
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Tu Color Copies
5¢
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black and white copies
375 South Main (in front of City Market)
Moab, Utah 84532
(435) 259-8431 • (435) 259-2418 Fax
info@moabhappenings.com
Some restrictions apply. Price includes 8 1/2 x 11 copies on 20lb. paper.
SHOPPING GUIDE
Give the Gift of Art
SHOPPING GUIDE
MAP
by Thea Nordling
Gallery Moab’s artists wish you a Happy New Year!
It’s been an exciting first year, and we’ve certainly had
fun being Main Street’s gathering place for artists and art
lovers. We are staying open throughout the winter, and
invite you to stop by to view our latest works, visit with the
artists, or stimulate your own creativity by taking a class.
Two of our accomplished artists are offering workshops
starting in January, a perfect way to spend the cold, dark
mid-winter evenings.
Tim Morse is well known for his glowing desert
and mountain landscapes. Starting on January 7 he
will be teaching a water media class exploring a variety
➙➙
To
Salt Lake City
★Old Mission Store
Located in McStiff's Plaza next to Wake & Bake Cafe
Open from 10AM – 7PM closed Tuesdays.
435-260-9285
Tech Zen is now open to assist with all of your mobile
device and computer needs! Our 600 sq/ft shop is
ready to repair your broken iPhone or iPad with a
full inventory of replacement parts and accessories.
Screen protectors and rugged cases are in stock from
many premium brands like Otterbox and Lifeproof.
Also, our dual color 3D printer is making some very
unique items and everyone is welcome to see it in
action.
191
400 NORTH
★ MC's on the Corner
Action Shots ★
MAIN STREET
59 S. Main St. Suite #7
(across Colorado River
bridge at
Canyonlands By Night
NOB HILL
200 NORTH
ry
ycle
★
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100 NORTH
Gallery Moab★
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Much More Than A Thrift Store
WabiSabi is the non profit that receives, revalues
and redistributes needed resources to strengthen
the Moab community.
Come visit us at either of our great thrift stores.
Open every day 10-6
WabiEast
411 Locust Lane
(435) 259-9114
Clothing, sports gear
and books.
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Accent Creations ★
★
High Country Color by Tim Morse
CENTER STREET
It's Sew Moab
WabiSouth
1030 Bowling Alley Lane
(435)259-3313
All your home needs
and all kids gear.
★
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100 SOUTH
& GENERAL STORE
200 SOUTH
290 South Main • 259-5959
Walker Drug is not an ordinary pharmacy. With
23,000 sq. ft. of merchandise overflowing from the
shelves, Walker Drug is more like a general store with
personality. Bikers, runners, jeepers, campers, river
rafters, photographers, young & old alike, will find an
endless variety of merchandise. From bathing suits,
hats, fishing tackle, knives, toys, housewares, shoes,
spaghetti sauce to socks & underwear, Walker Drug
has something for everyone.
400 EAST
Mon -Sat open at 7:30am
Sunday open at 8:30am
Walker Drug ★
Moab Gear Trader ★
300 SOUTH
WabiSabi
East ★
MAIN STREET
GRAND
Forget something?
★Canyonlands Copy Center
★Moab Mailing Center
Dave's
Corner
Market
★
Millcreek
Drive
URANIUM AVE.
UPS & FedEx offer overnight
services in Moab!
of translucent watercolor techniques using traditional
watercolors or water-thinned acrylics. Participants can
paint along with his demonstrations or may work with
their own ideas or photo references. Tim will incorporate
discussion of composition, drawing, values, color theory,
and mixing colors into the workshop. All levels of painting
experience and skill are welcome. Classes will be held on
Wednesday evenings at Gallery Moab from 6:00 to 8:30
p.m. Cost is $25 per session or $100 for 5 sessions. Bring
whatever watercolor painting materials you may already
have to the first session, and a group order will be made for
other necessary items. Call Tim at 435-260-0738 if you
have questions.
Former BYU and Utah Valley University art professor
Larry Christensen will teach “Drawing Lifelike Portraits
& People,” his special forte. His classes will be held
on January 8, 11, 22, 29 and February 5. Up to twelve
spaces are available. Cost is $25 per class or $100 for 5
classes. Drop-ins are welcome. For the first class bring
a clipboard, a sketchbook (whatever size you prefer), and
pencils. Various papers and other drawing materials will be
discussed and can be ordered during the class, so you can
choose the medium you wish to pursue. For further details,
call Larry at 435-686-2253.
Call or stop by at the gallery for information or to
register for classes. Or just come in and enjoy the colorful
ambience and wide variety of mediums and styles of art
on display. All original art is for sale, as well as prints and
cards.
Nurture your inner artist! Make new friends! Learn
something new! Have fun! What better way to start the
new year? We hope to see you this month.
Winter hours are Thursday through Sunday,
12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.
87 North Main Street
435-355-0024
gallerymoab.com
Visit us on Facebook
MAILBOX RENTALS
PRIVATE & SECURE
• 3 DIFFERENT SIZES
• MAIL FORWARDING AVAILABLE
• AS A MAILBOX CUSTOMER,
YOU CAN RECEIVE UPS & FEDEX
MOAB MAILING CENTER
375 South Main
Corner of Main St. and Grand Ave.
Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
AUTHORIZED
SHIPPING
OUTLET
KAN
EC
REE
K
Su Casa ★
★ Royce's Electronics
/Radio Shack
191
CEDAR
Chile Pepper Bike Shop ★
WabiSabi
South
Larry Christensen at work
HEALTHY HAPPENINGS
Winter Food Focus: Sea Vegetables
Licensed Massage Therapist
Feel as if you are winding down?
No, it’s not because you’re getting older.
You might just need some hormones.
Call the bioidentical hormone specialist for a consultation.
Chances are you’ll join the many men and women
who swear they must be twenty years younger.
Ray Andrew, M.D.
435-259-4466
www.moabfamilyhealth.com
255 W. Williams Way Moab Utah 84532
Mighty Miso Soup
Ingredients:
4-5 cups water.
1 or 2 handfuls of wakame, rinsed and soaked 5 minutes
in 1 cup of water until softened.
1-2 cups thinly sliced vegetables of your choice (carrots,
kale, swiss chard, mushrooms, your choice!).
3 (ish) teaspoons barley miso.
2 scallions, finely chopped.
Directions:
Place water and wakame in a soup pot and bring to a
boil.
Add vegetables and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Remove about 1/2 cup of liquid from pot and dissolve
miso into it. Return it to the pot.
Reduce heat to very low; do not boil or simmer miso
broth.
Allow soup to cook 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with scallions and serve.
South Town Gym: 4th Annual Weight Loss Challenge
Live Better
1 Membership
2 Locations
Main Office
1070 S. Hwy. 191
Moab UT 84532
435.259.5775
Office Hours 9am - 6pm
mstg@frontier.com
moabgym.com
160 E. 100 S.
TANNING / SAUNA / FITNESS FACILITIES / PERSONAL TRAINER
Massage
Facials
Pedicures
$10 OFF
50 or 80 minute treatments
MOAB
PHYSICAL THERAPY &
R E H A B I L I T A T I O N
Rhonda Cowern , DPT
83 E Center Street
(435) 210-1985
In traditional Chinese healing, sea vegetables
correspond to the winter season and to the kidneys,
adrenal glands, bladder and reproductive organs.
The strengthening, balancing and cleansing
properties of sea vegetables are known to help these
organs as well as the hair, skin and nails. Sea vegetables
(or seaweeds) provide a variety of minerals and vitamins,
including calcium, iron and
iodine, and can help balance
hormone and thyroid levels
in the body. Eating too
many processed foods or
foods grown in mineraldepleted soil can result in a
lack of minerals in the body,
leading to cravings for salty
or sugary foods. Adding sea
vegetables to your diet can
help balance your energy
levels and alleviate cravings.
Physical Therapy Services
Monday-Friday
(Open early and late)
Please check out moabphysicaltherapy.com for more info
The Biggest Loser informational meeting will be held
at South Town Gym on Monday January 5th, 2015 at 6:00
PM. From the past year’s experience we know
this to be an informational and highly
motivational approach to weight loss
and overall good health. We have a lot
of surprises going into this year’s challenge
so please come out and enjoy the program
with family and friends.
Last year South Town Gym hosted 65
participants for the 12 week program which
included daily prescribed exercise routines
in our facility and weekly educational
experiences about nutrition and overall
health. Session this year will include classes
from experts in nutrition, wellness and healthy lifestyles.
The program will also include last year’s favorite activities
such as; sand hill climb, Canyonlands 5 mile run, weekly
“last chance workouts,” and excursions and adventures to
local outdoor attractions.
The major focus of the program is to encourage
participants to establish a healthy lifestyle through exercise
and proper food choices and foster camaraderie while
encouraging weight loss. Last year as a group we lost a
total of over 1000 pounds in a 12 week period. Participants
challenged and encouraged each other to work hard,
exercise regularly and eat sensibly. The monetary rewards
of the program, while substantial, were not the most
beneficial aspects of The Biggest Loser program at South
Town Gym. All programs will be overseen by our licensed
athletic trainer and programs will be led by experienced
exercise personnel.
Last year participants expressed a high level of
satisfaction with the program and many went on to better
exercise habits and a healthier life routine. We look forward
to working with another group of Moab citizens striving
to reach personal wellness goals and a healthier lifestyle.
with
Grand County Hospice is holding its annual volunteer
training on January 27th & 29th, 2015, from 5pm to 8pm
at Moab Regional Hospital. If you would like to attend,
please call Sarah Shea at 719-3683 or email her at
volunteer@mrhmoab.org. Hospice volunteers provide
caring end-of-life support to patients and their families;
they also assist with clerical and fundraising duties.
Volunteers are trained in hospice philosophy, caring for
the terminally ill, grief & loss education, confidentiality
& safety requirements and more. If you are looking for
a meaningful and valuable way to give back to our
community, come join our team!
Grand County Hospice
Join us to make a difference in the
lives of our patients and their families.
Attend our 2-Day Annual Volunteer Training
Tuesday, Jan. 27th & Thursday, Jan. 29th
5pm to 8pm ● Moab Regional Hospital
For more information & to RSVP
Contact Sarah Shea - (435) 719-3683
or by email: volunteer @mrhmoab.org
IN PAIN?
Sore, over-worked, stressed muscles?
Low Cost Blood Testing only $60
from January 5TH through February 13TH
Blood draws are Monday-Friday 7AM-11AM.
Call 719-3630 to schedule.
Sore No More
is the solution!
TM
Visit our guest book on our website for consumer comments.
Does your health need a tune-up?
Find out by
taking a look under the hood!
Grand County Hospice
Share laughs. Volunteer. Give back.
www.sorenomore.com
800-842-6622 ext 127
FREE SAMPLES
We are confident that this program will help them attain
that goal. The gym encourages all those who participated
last year to join us and extend the experience
and also invite anyone interested in better
health and wellness to participate with us.
South Town Gym is now in its 5th
year serving the San Juan and Grand County
community's needs for fitness training with
a professional and friendly environment. As
we approach our 5th season we are mindful
of the many friends and associations we
have made over the past year. Many people
have discovered the benefits of a lifestyle
which includes fitness programs which are
available at the South Town Gym. Our programs
have encouraged and motivated many of you to opt for a
healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.
We would love for the community to come in and tour
our facilities, meet the staff, and familiarize yourself with
our programs. We are located at 1070 S. Highway 191
Moab, UT 84532. Office hours are Mon-Fri 8-5:30. We are
on the web at: www.moabgym.com. You can contact us at
mstg@frontier.com or 435-259-5775.
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Five different tests included: CMP, CBCD,
TSH, Lipid, Glyco. Normally these
tests cost between $350-$400. Results
will be available February 21ST 10AM-1PM
at the Community Health Fair.
RESTAURANT GUIDE
got beer? we have cold beer to go
FULL STRENGTH AVAILABLE!
PACKAGING AGENCY
How To Get A Drink...
...In Moab, Utah
Traditional
coffeeshop & Steakhouse
Open at 7am - Closed Tuesdays
Open Daily at 11:30 am
Recent changes to Utah Liquor Laws have made it
less confusing and easier to get an alcoholic drink. You
22 OZ BOTTLES &
16 OZ 4-PACKS
can now go to some restaurants and without ordering
Available to go
food, you can order a drink.
Some restrictions may still apply as to where you
can sit in a particular establishment when consuming
7% ABV 5.5% ABV
alcohol. For example, Zax has an adult atmosphere
in the Watering Hole where you can order a cocktail
and watch your favorite sporting event on their 13 tvs,
8-8.59%
with or without ordering food. This locally owned
ABV
full-service restaurant serves their entire menu in both
the Watering Hole and restaurant. However, if you sit
in the family dining restaurant, you need to order food
to consume an alcoholic beverage.
Moab Brewery, Moab’s only on-site microbrewery,
offers a variety of locally brewed beers in their bar.
They are a new packaging agency where they can
sell full
strength beer to go. Moab Brewery beer is
Reopening from
356
Established 1954
winter break
available at other restaurants in town.
Now
th
Mill
Creek
Dr.
on Jan. 30
Next to Dave’s Corner Mkt Many flavors are on sale at retail
Closed
Sunday
OPEN 11 - 8 Tues. - Sat. stores in Moab as well in the
& Monday
Salt Lake City area.
Three upscale lounges
are in Moab. Blu Bar,
Located at 400 East and Millcreek Drive
TAKE OUT
located at The Blu Pig
on the way to the Slickrock Trail.
is Moab's newest adult
Featuring
Local Grass-Fed, Hormone- Free Beef Burgers
libation headquaters
Natural Buffalo Burgers
(see ad on p.13). Vista
OUTDOOR
DINING
Hand-Cut Fries
Lounge
located inside
Classic Diner Sandwiches
B
u
c
k
’s
Grill House
Fresh Delicious Salads
Grab a milkshake
(see
ad
on
p.12) and The
Homemade Shakes & Old-fashion Malts
with your favorite burger. Ghost Bar, upstairs at
Open Tuesday ~ Sunday 11am–7:30pm
Jeffrey’s Steakhouse (see ad
Closed
Mondays
The
BEST
on p.12). All three locations
www.miltsstopandeat.com
eat in or take out: 435-259-7424
have a sophisticated and casual
Fresh Daily*Never
Frozen*Beef from Ye Ol’ Geezer*Hormone Free*Local Favorite
atmosphere to relax and wait for dinner or to just stop
in at the end of the day and have a drink to unwind.
Moab has two local wineries. Castle
Creek Winery is located at Red Cliffs Lodge,
15 miles from Moab on Scenic Highway 128
Happy
(The River Road). Spanish Valley
New Year
Vineyards is located just
off Highway 191, south
of Moab about 6 miles
on Zimmerman Lane.
Both wineries have onsite tasting rooms and wine
available for sale. Utah
State Liquor Stores also
sell many local wines. If
you would like to try some
of these award winning vintages, look for
restaurants serving these Moab wines.
1-435-355-0088
The Utah State Liquor Store is the only location
www.twistedsistascafe.com
where you can purchase bottled liquor, wine and beer
11 E. 100 N. Main Street
with an alcoholic content above 3.2%. The Moab
store is located at 55 West 200 South and is open
from Monday through Saturday (11:00 am to 9:00
pm - May 1st to November 1st and from 11:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m - November 1st to May 1st). They are closed
on Sundays and Holidays. Moab Brewery now has a
package agency open every day at 11:30 am where you
can purchase their new higher volume beer selection.
Beer (3.2% alcohol content) for take-out can be
purchased at food stores and convenience stores for
off-premise consumption only. Moab Brewery, now a
packaging agency, sells full strength beer to go. See ad
on this page. On-premise beer (you can drink it here)
is available at various licensed locations, including
taverns, golf courses, bowling alleys, and restaurants
that have the required beer license.
Utah law forbids open containers in or about any
motor vehicle. A blood alcohol level of 0.08% (0.05%
if you have a child in the car with you) is the maximum
allowable under Utah Code to be declared “driving
under the influence.”
686 S Main St • www.themoabbrewery.com
for over 40 years
Happy New Year
Daily Lunch Specials $6.95
FAMILY FUN
Seafood Extravaganza
EVERY FRIDAY
Saturday & Sunday
Slow Roasted
Prime Rib
Saturdays
$1 a pancake Day
540 S. Main (South of Downtown)
435-259-4848 / themoabgrill.com
Bring in this ad for 10% OFF
Dine between 4-5pm and receive additional 10% OFF
259*7424
Enjoy Milt’s
chili cheeseburgers in town!
OPEN FOR
LUNCH AND DINNER
THURS.-SUNDAY
BRAND NEW COFFEE BAR
Sandwiches
visit our website
moabchevron.com
Homemade
Holiday Treats
Grilled Sandwiches
TACO BAR
Daily Soup Specials
Made to order • Call in Orders •
email: chevrondeli@moabchevron.com
5 a.m - 8 p.m.
259-2212
LOCATED INSIDE THE MOAB CHEVRON
4
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HO
21st year
Moab's Breakfast Place
Closed for the season
”Good Enough for a Last Meal”
101 NORTH MAIN STREET
RESTAURANT GUIDE
Blu Pig & Blu Bar
811 S. Main
STEAKHOUSE
Casually Upscale
Classic Steakhouse Fare
dinners starting at $20
Open 5:00pm
Call for reservations
WWW.JEFFREYSSTEAKHOUSE.COM
State Liquor Licensee
218 North 100 West 435-259-3588
Just slightly off Main
Lunch • Dinner • Take Out
Open Daily 11:30-close
435-259-3333
Moab's only BBQ and Blues destination. Ribs to write home
about. Casual, laid back establishment that you'll want to come
back to again and again. Smoking your favorites all day, every
day. Covered patio dining and internet bar are just some of the
extras offered for your enjoyment and convenience. Large Screen
HD TV's. Take out available. Ice cold beer. State liquor license.
Blu Bar specializing in Whiskey and Tequila offers over 60 beers.
Live Music - call for schedule.
53 West 400 North
259-3127
Closed for season
Please call for private functions
The Broken Oar Restaurant is the perfect Moab dining
destination. If you are looking for a great spot to relax after
enjoying the variety of Moab's activities, The Broken Oar is
your place. A casual social atmosphere that is greatly enhanced
by the amazing food , and excellent service provided by its
staff. Our unique restaurant décor is best described as "cozy
mountain cabin meets ski lodge." Relax by our stone fireplace
in the cooler months or enjoy the warm atmosphere provided
by our enormous outdoor deck, gluten free items as well as
beer and wine selections.
Club Rio
2 South 100 West
Open every day Till 1:00am
259-2700
435-259-2654
New kitchen, featuring House smoked meats, specialty Burgers,
sauces and dressings made in house. Late night kitchen.
Sandwiches - Burgers - Full Dinners. Great food. Great drinks.
Great service. To go orders welcome. Live music, DJ, Karaoke.
21 years and older with valid ID.
China Cafe 812 South Main
City Market 425 South Main
Cowboy Grill at Red Cliffs Resort
16 Miles up Highway 128
259-7933
259-5181
259-2002
Crystal's Cakes & Cones 26 West Center St. 259-9393
Denny’s
989 North Highway 191
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
259-8839
Open 24 Hours. Family dining at affordable prices. Over 100
menu items including Seniors menu, Daily Special and Fit Fare
for the health conscious. Ask about "Kids eat Free". Take out
menu available. Reservations for large parties and buses welcome.
Great food and Great Service by Great People. EVERYTIME!
60 North 100 West
435-355-0297
Closed for the
Season
Reopening in February
Recipes from many regions of Turkey
Kebab’s
Seafood
Steaks
Salads
Soups
Desserts
www.devrans.com
Authentic Mexican Food
MEXICANA
FIESTA
$7.75
Fiesta Margaritas
n
Jan. only Wed & Su
5 - close
New Fiesta Plates
Large Parties Welcome
Childrens Menu Available
Lunch Specials - All $6.25
All Served with Rice & Beans
Monday: Burritos ~ Beef or Chicken
Tuesday: Enchiladas ~ Beef or Chicken
Wednesday: Chimichanga ~ Beef or Chicken
Thursday: Enchiladas Suiza ~ Beef or Chicken
Friday: Taco Enchilada ~ Beef or Chicken
Look for our Dinner Specials
Best Mexican Food in Town
Sun-Thurs 11-9 Fri & Sat 11-10
202 So. Main St. Moab, Utah 259-4366
FiestaMexicanaRestaurants.com
Desert Bistro
36 South 100 West
Dinner
Closed for Season Re-opening March 2015
259-0756
60 North 100 West
Closed for the Season
355-0297
With an overall European influence, Devran's atmosphere is
primarily Mediterranean. Our menu represents the cooking from
Turkey, Greece with other European influences. The atmosphere
is Mediterranean with music from Turkey and Europe. Our focus
is on authentic food and quality service at affordable prices.
Our Master Chef from Istanbul will create a wide range of
dishes and you can finish with traditional Turkish Delight.
Eddie McStiff's
Lunch • Dinner
Open 3pm - Close
Breakfast • Lunch
7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday - Sunday
259-4366
Fri & Sat 11-10
Experience the close-up magic of Rick Boretti Thursdays
& Fridays 7-9pm. Best Authentic Mexican Food. The best
Margaritas in town -made from scratch with fresh squeezed lime
and 100% Blue Agave Tequila. Newly remodeled patio with 4
TV's! Large groups are welcome. Children's menu. To go orders
available. Is it your birthday? Let us know and we'll take your
picture, "Las Mananitas". Daily lunch specials $6.25 Full bar.
Jailhouse Cafe
259-3900
Moab’s Breakfast Place located in Grand County’s historic
first Courthouse & features special breakfast fare like our own
Southwestern Eggs Benedict & Ginger Pancakes with Apple
Butter, as well as classic diner breakfasts.
Jeffrey’s Steakhouse
218 North 100 West
435-259-3588
Open at 5:00pm every day. Call for reservations.
Our mission at Jeffrey's is to provide our guests with the absolute
highest quality in all that we serve. Our steaks are all Wagyu
style, the American Kobe beef. We are committed to utilize
the resources of our local farmers. Gluten free, vegan, and
vegetarian options nightly. Tucked away upstairs is the Ghost
Bar. State Liquor License. Party and event reservations available
throughout the week. www.jeffreyssteakhouse.com.
La Hacienda
574 North Main
Los Jilberto's
396 South Main
Open 24 hours everyday
259-6319
435-259-1678
Welcome to the newest location of our family owned chain of
restaurants. Enjoy the same authentic Mexican cooking as our
other restaurants in Arizona, Colorado and Utah. We Feature
traditional Mexican recipes including Lengua and Menudo.
We serve Mexican bottled Coca Cola, Horchata, Rica, Jamaica
and Tamarindo.
Love Muffin Café 139 North Main
McDonald’s 640 South Main
Miguel’s Baja Grill
51 North Main
Closed for season
Reopening February, 14 2015
259-2337
259-6896
Daily Breakfast & Lunch Specials. Homemade soups & quiche.
Traditional & ethnic dishes. Famous for our scrambled tofu
and vegetarian cuisine! "Wakame" recently featured in Sunset
Magazine, April 2012. Also named the "Fan Favorite" in the
March/April issue of 2014 AAA magazine.
259-6833
259-8800
259-6546
Genuine Mexican Cuisine, traditional recipes and methods of
Baja California and other states in Mexico. We pride ourselves
on fresh food and prepare it as you order it. Great Margaritas
and seafood dinners are our specialty. Gluten free & Vegetarian
options available. Proud to cook with zero trans fat.
Milt’s Stop & Eat
400 East and Millcreek Drive
259-7424
Moab's oldest restaurant, since 1954. Milt's is pleased to serve local
grass-fed, hormone-free beef burgers. We also serve classic diner
sandwiches, buffalo burgers, hand cut fries, and delicious salads.
Enjoy our homemade ice cream, shakes and old fashioned malts
Located on the way to the Slickrock Trail behind Dave's Corner
Market. Eat in or take out. Daily Specials. See ya'all at Milt's!
www.miltsstopandeat.com.
Moab Brewery
686 South Main
259-6333
Lunch & Dinner
Open 11:30 AM DAILY
Closed Dec 31 - Jan 16, Reopening January 17th
Whatever the season, whether you’re hungry or thirsty, come
in and enjoy the comfortable atmosphere. Food & Beer to go.
Moab’s only onsite brewery. Offers sandwiches, steaks, salads,
burgers, daily specials. Kid’s Menu, house made gelato & root
beer. State Liquor Licensee.
Moab Chevron Deli
817 So Main (inside the Moab Chevron)
Deli Open 5 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Established in 1991, Eddie McStiff's is a long time local favorite
with a variety of comfortable indoor and outdoor family
friendly environments. Eddie's boasts Moab's largest selection
of microbrews and high point bottled beers. Come and enjoy
our newly remodeled bar and lounge. We strive to use the
best organic ingredients and the freshest local produce when
available. We are known for our tasty house ground burgers
and fresh salads, and steaks, but we also offer several delicious
vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options.
EklectiCafe
Sun - Thurs 11-9
Reopening from winter break January 30th
Owners/Chef Karl & Michelle Kelley invite you to enjoy a
relaxed evening of dining at our new location. Nightly specials,
fresh fish, game, choice meats, handmade pastas, bread and
desserts. Covered and open outdoor patio dining. Full liquor
license. Reservation highly recommended. We will be open for
Thanksgiving this year serving a 4 course price-fixed menu from
4:30pm-7pm. Reservations will be required to dine with us that
evening. Our last night of the season will be Saturday, Nov 29th
2014 - to reopen in early March 2015.
Devran's Mediterranean
Broken Oar
Burger King 606 South Main
Fiesta Mexicana
259-2212
Feed your car and your belly 24 hours a day. Featuring
sandwiches, a favorite since 1977 and much more. Now offering
Udi's gluten free sandwich bread. Call in orders welcome. Store
& Fuel open 24 hrs. Deli & call in orders open 5am-8pm.
Moab Classic Bike & Coffee
69 East Center Street
Open 7 days a week
Professional barista serving Moab’s finest local roasted
Coffee (FMC). Free WiFi. MCB is a full service bike shop,
all bikes are welcome. Alongside classic cruisers and vintage
road bikes you can find local handcrafted “Blaze Bicycles”
in steel and titanium. We are open early and close at 9 pm,
so you can stroll in after dinner. www.facebook.com/pages/
Moab-Classic-Bike/129161960570308
Moab Coffee Roasters
90 N. Main St.
Open everyday 7am - 9pm
On-site roasting for the freshest coffee and espresso in town
available by the cup or by the pound. Professional baristas serve
carefully prepared lattes, smoothies, Italian sodas. Gelato made
with all fresh ingredients, yummy scones, and coffee cake. Open
early and late for after dinner cappuccino and dessert. Indoor
and outdoor seating. Taste the fresh roasted difference!
For more information about these restaurants pick up a "Moab
Moab Diner & Ice Cream Shoppe
189 South Main
435 -259-4006
Mon-Thurs: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri-Sun: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Home of the best green chile in Utah. You'll love our specialty
breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Our Ice Cream Shoppe features
Blue Bunny ice cream.
MOYO – Moab Frozen Yogurt
331 N. Main St.
Open 7 days a week
435-355-0010
Dinner Open 5 pm daily. Closed Sundays
540 South Main
Susie's Branding Iron
2971 South Highway 191
(3 miles south of Moab)
Enjoy our home style cooking ranging from our 'Cowboy
Benedict' in the morning to hand cut choice steaks and seafood
for dinner. Our homemade soups, pies, cobblers, espresso
and our crazy juicy burgers are good any time of day. Family
Fun Seafood Night. Saturday and Sunday - Slow Roasted
Prime Rib. Small private meeting room. Internet service,
and catch up on the news on 2 flat screens. Full wine and beer
menu.Vegetarian and gluten free dishes. Counter Dining.
Warm New Years greetings and appreciation to all!
Pancake Haus
196 South Main (next to Ramada Inn)
98 East Center
Paradox Pizza
702 South Main St
4pm-9pm daily
Closed Jan 12th until late January.
259-7141
259-0200
259-9999
At Paradox Pizza, everything is made in house, from our pizza
dough to the New York Cheesecake. Join us for a slice and a
beer after your day in the desert, or have dinner delivered to
you. Voted Best Moab Pizza by Salt Lake City Weekly. Dine
in, take-out or delivery. Family friendly.
4 South Main
259-2900
Peace Tree Juice Cafe
20 South Main
259-0101
Welcome to the Peace Tree. We have full Breakfast and Lunch
menus in addition to our new Dinner menu. Good pasta selection
including gluten-free options. Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Fresh juice
and wheatgrass.
Sweet Cravings Bakery & Bistro
Reopening January 14th
Breakfast • Lunch
Open 7 days a week 8am - 3pm
Pizza Hut
Sun - Thurs 11 am - 10 pm .
259-6345
Fri - Sat 11am - 11pm.
Salad bar, variety of pizzas & toppings, pasta, breadsticks
& great daily specials. Pick up, Dine-in and All Day Delivery.
OPEN EVERY DAY. Try our online ordering at pizzahut.com.
Portal Grill at Moab Regional Hospital
Szechuan Restaurant
125 North Main
Twisted Sistas' Café
11 E. 100 N. Main Street
Quesadilla Mobilla 83 S. Main
Red Rock Bakery & Net Cafe
74 S. Main Street
Breakfast • Lunch Open Daily at 7am
Closed January 5-15
260-0289
259-5941
Moab's oldest bakery & coffee shop. Serving an array of fresh
made products including bagels, scones, muffins, cinnamon rolls,
cookies, brownies & other treats. Full espresso bar with locally
roasted Fresh Moab Coffee. Great sandwiches for the trails.
WIFI. Featuring artwork from Greg MacDonald.
90 East Center
Singha: Authentic Thai Cuisine
92 East Center
Sorrel River Grill Restaurant
17 Miles Northeast on Scenic Hwy 128
Subway Sandwich Shop
299 South Main
Breakfast & Lunch Open 7am everyday
259-4455
259-0039
259-4642
259-SUBS
NOW SERVING BREAKFAST ALL DAY! Create your own
healthy sandwiches and salads. Five varieties of freshly baked
bread. Load up your subs with lots of fresh veggies and one of
SUBWAY’S special sauces. Located inside 7/11 Convenience
Store (corner of 300 South and Main)
Breakfast /Lunch
Sandwiches & Salads
Endless Homemade Pastries
Boxed Lunches • Catering
Now Delivering
Open 7 days a week
8am-3pm
435-259-8983 • www.cravemoab.com
397 N. Main Street, Moab, UT 84532
259-8984
435-355-0088
Open for lunch and dinner Thurs.-Sunday
Twisted Sistas' cafe will make your tastebuds dance!!
Featuring fresh tapas, soups, salads and main course plates.
Sandwiches, wraps & burgers served at lunch only. We also
offer a selection of homemade desserts. BEST ROOF TOP
PATIO IN TOWN! Enjoy fabulous cocktails at our Trail Bar!
www.twistedsistascafe.com. Happy New Year
Village Market 702 South Main
Wake and Bake Cafe
59 S. Main #6, McStiff's Plaza
Wendy’s
260 North Main
“Dining with a Million Dollar View”
259-3111
Former Home of “Uranium King”
Charles A. Steen
259-2420
Open Nightly at 5:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
259-2595
900 North Hwy 191 • 435-259-7146
Wicked Brew Drive Thru
4PM-9pm daily
Open at 6 am Daily
Wicked Brew is committed to providing you unbeatably fresh
and full flavored coffees and teas. We feature Triple Certified
Organic & Fair Trade beans meticulously selected from only
environmentally responsible growers around the world. Our
baristas are the friendliest in town giving you the quickest and
most enjoyable coffee experience in Moab.
World Famous Woody's Tavern
Zax
Closed Jan 12th until late January
259-3550
We have been in business for over 50 years. Come check out the
memorabilia. Our kitchen is open late for snacks or dinner with
outdoor patio seating in our Cabana bar. We offer a wide range
of entertainment including; 4 pool tables, video games, foosball
and 6 Big Screen TV's. We have the best live music and DJ's.
450 West Williams Way
435-259-8983
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A local's favorite featuring fresh baked goods made onsite
(cinnamon rolls, cookies, pies, etc) with incredible breakfast and
lunch selections. A full menu to dine in or take out on the trails.
Choose from our wide selection or build your own sandwiches,
wraps and panini's. Gluten Free & Healthy Options.
Open Daily 2 pm - 1 am
265 South Main
259-6275
Welcome to my ranch cookhouse. Come in, take off your
hat, and sit a spell. Relax and enjoy a home cooked, hearty
cowboy meal. Our signature Prime Rib is served every
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night after 5pm. Ribs
served Tues. & Thurs. nights. To go orders are welcome.
Backdoor Bar - Now Open. Live Music - Every Saturday night.
Homemade Pies.
435 -259-4848
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Catering
Open at 7am
Thursday night is family style pasta night.
Closed Tuesdays
Pantele's Desert Deli
259-7146
Steaks, Seafood, Pasta, Prime Rib. Fresh ingredients brought in
daily. Children welcome. Reservations accepted for parties of 6
or more. Come up and rediscover Charlie Steen’s historic home
with the million dollar view. Open 5:00 daily. Closed Sundays.
State Liquor Licensee.
397 North Main - New Location
Moab Grill
Sabaku Sushi
900 North Highway 191
Lunch • Dinner Open 11am - 9:30pm
MOYO is a self-serve frozen yogurt shop that offers 12 delicious
flavors of yogurt, including low fat and no-sugar added. Our
topping bar offers over 30 choices, from healthy to decadent, to
enhance your froyo experience. All of our yogurts and sorbets
are real dairy, live and active culture certified as well as OU-D
Kosher certified. Come down and enjoy our indoor seating or
our covered patio. We also offer plenty of parking in back. Enjoy
a free sample and meet our friendly staff. Hope to see you soon!
Pasta Jay’s
Sunset Grill
259-6555
Lunch • Dinner • Family Dining • Catering
Open daily at 11am
We have it all! We offer an extensive menu that includes the best
burgers in Moab, sandwiches, pastas, salads, seafood and our
famous All-You-Can-Eat pizza buffet and salad bar. Dine inside
or out on our all-weather covered patio. Watch your favorite
sporting event on the 50" flat screen or one of the other 22 TVs
throughout the restaurant. Featuring a full liquor license. Open
7 days a week. Locally owned and operated. Also think of Zax
for your catering needs.
east coast style, straight from moab
we deliver
East coast style pizza freshly made to order
slices! homemade soups, breads & desserts
702 South Main St.
435-259-9999
www.ZAXMOAB.com
96 S Main St
Moab, Utah
Loca
lly owned & operated
(435) 259-6555
Largest selection of local
Utah microbrews on tap!
PIZZA•BURGERS•PASTA•STEAKS
STOP IN FOR
ONE OF OUR GREAT
* WINTER SPECIALS *
GREAT OUTDOOR PATIO • LARGE GROUPS WELCOME
COME QUENCH YOUR THIRST AT THE WATERING HOLE
Menu Guide" And tell them you found them in "Moab Happenings"
RESTAURANT GUIDE
★ Sunset
90 N. Main St. • Moab, UT
open everyday 7am - 9pm
Grill
5 New Skillets
To Enjoy
400 NORTH
Broken Oar ★
989 North Hwy 191
OPEN 24 HOURS
★ EklectiCafe
191
Gelato Ice Cream
Espresso
Coffee
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Club Rio
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Miguel's
Baja Grill
Roasters
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Moab Classic
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CENTER STREET
Eddie
McStiff's ★
Peace Tree★
Red Rock Bakery
★ Bike & Coffee
Red Rock Bakery ★
74 South Main • Moab, UT 84532 • 435-259-5941
Desert Bistro
Zax ★
Desert Bistro ★
Moab’s Oldest Scratch Bakery
Locally Roasted Fresh Moab Coffee & Espresso
Dine-In or Take-Out
Closed January 5-15
100 SOUTH
★ World Famous
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Contemporary Southwestern Cuisine
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300 SOUTH
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Reservations Highly Recommended
259-0756
FULL LIQUOR LICENSEE
COUPON • COUPON
COUPON • COUPON
Convenience Store
299 South Main • 259-SUBS
★
MAIN STREET
Los Jilberto's ★
Moab Grill ★
Coupon valid at your Moab Subway
400 East
Milt's
Closed for Season
Re-opening March 2015
Expires February 15, 2015
pizzahut.com
★ Pizza Hut
36 South 100 West
Buy a 6 Inch Sandwich
and a 30 oz Drink
and get a
6 Inch Sandwich
(of equal or lesser value) FREE.
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& Order Online
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Now located
in the heart of downtown
Located inside
MAKE IT GREAT
Woody's Tavern
Moab Diner
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265 South Main, Moab Open Daily • 259-6345
Susie’s
URANIUM AVE.
Open 11am - 9:30pm
Backdoor Bar - Now Open
Live Music - Every Sat. Night
Prime Rib - Wed., Fri. & Sat.
Ribs - Tues. & Thurs.
191
KAN
Hours: Sun - Thurs 11am - 10pm
Fri - Sat 11am - 11pm
(Dining Room closes 1hr earlier)
Daily Buffet 11:30am - 1:30pm
Homemade Pies
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Moab Brewery ★
Paradox Pizza ★
CEDAR
The Blu Pig / Blu Bar
★ Leger’s
Sandwiches @
Moab Chevron
★
Wicked
Brew
Susie's
Branding
Iron
* 3 Miles South of Moab • 259-6275 *
We welcome to go orders
RESTAURANT GUIDE
RESTAURANT GUIDE
Sunday Brunches Hosted by
WabiSabi - A Community Tradition
MoYo’s Frozen Yogurt
promotes good health
and wellness without
sacrificing flavor or
texture.
Choice of 30 toppings including
- granola
- fresh fruit
- candy pieces
- syrups
Sunday, January 11th marks the first of WabiSabi’s
2015 Sunday Brunches, a community tradition begun in
2005 by Seekhaven and EklectiCafe and readily adopted
by WabiSabi the following winter. The brunches are free or
by donation, served every Sunday until February 15th, and
located in downtown Moab at the Sabaku Sushi restaurant
on Center Street. Brunches are served from 10am until
12:30pm and everyone is invited.
“The Sunday Brunches were created to help locals
through the lean Moab winters when much of our
workforce is laid off or on reduced hours because of the
seasonal nature of our economy. And it is not just about
the warm meal, it’s also a chance to feel the warmth of
community while the sun is low and the days are colder,”
says Mandy Turner, WabiSabi Program Director.
WabiSabi Sunday Brunches are free or by-donation,
open to the public, and entirely volunteer-run. Community
members cook, serve, bus, and clean. “It has everything
a great restaurant has, except it’s free.” noted customer
Hannah Boone. “Going out for Sunday brunch is so nice,
but it’s the last thing I can do on my budget right now. It’s a
great way to get out and see people on a Sunday throughout
the winter, and the food is amazing.”
This season, WabiSabi has the help of chef Kaye Davis
for each of the brunches. Davis prepared the WabiSabi
Thanksgiving Dinner during the fall and specializes in
nutritious, locally sourced food. She brings with her years of
culinary experience and is excited to take on the challenge of
the Sunday Brunches. “WabiSabi has been great at serving
a nutritious Sunday meal for many winters now and I am
happy to help continue the tradition,” said Davis.
OPEN DAILY 3:00-Close
New Year's Eve Party 9pm - 12 pm
NIGHTLIFE ON THE
Wh
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www.BLUPIGBBQ.com
OPEN DAILY 11:30-Close
New Ownership!
LIVE
MUSIC
NEW KITCHEN
GREAT FOOD
ROOFTOP PATIO
Largest liquor
GREAT DRINKS • RIBS • STEAK • TACOS
selection in Moab
WRAPS • AND MORE...
NEW POOL TABLES
DANCING • KARAOKE • JUKE BOX
GAME ROOM • INTERNET
Event Space Available!
2 South 100 West
Food service till 1:00am
435-259-2654
Must be 21 years old.
World Famous Woody’s Tavern
juice cafe
Moab’s #1 Venue for Nightime Entertainment
www.peacetreecafe.com
21+ Only Must Have Picture I.D.
Please Drink Responsably
daily specials
fresh fruit
Smoothies
good pasta selection
including gluten-free
options
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner menus
20 south main street, moab, utah 259-0101
Also in Monticello at 516 North Main
Los Jilberto’s
Mexican Fast Food Open 24hrs
Every day
Mexican bottled Coca Cola
Now Serving
Breakfast Tacos $2
Mexican juices
Horchata - Rica Jamaica - Tamarindo
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811 S. Main St.
peace tree
Breakfast 24hrs
Lengua Burritos & Tacos
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Schedule
435-259-FEED (3333)
435-355-0010 • 331 N. Main • Moab, Utah
Large servings
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Open 7 days a week
fresh juice &
coffee bar
LIVE
Largest selection of
Whiskeys & Tequilas in Moab
Also offering cold specialty drinks
Beer
Wine
Cocktails
ROCKS
Over 60 Beers - 30+ Heavy Beers
435-259-1678
“The menu has a sort of adaptability that’s wonderful,”
explains Mandy Turner. “We work with what is available.
For instance, last winter Red Rock Bakery stopped by with
muffins, cinnamon rolls, and bread. So Marc Horowitz, our
amazing pancake guy, made french toast until the bread ran
out. You never know what will be served.”
“We can’t thank Sabaku enough for the generous use of
their space. We can serve more people in a shorter amount
of time because of their central location and the efficiency
that a restaurant provides. They have really stepped up, as
have many businesses in this community, to give back,”
says Mel Gilles, WabiSabi Executive Director.
“Just to be clear, there’s no sushi being served for
brunch,” adds Turner. “We’ll leave that to the pros at Sabaku.”
Last year, WabiSabi served it’s 10,000th meal at the
Sunday brunches to the lucky customer Christina King,
who received a hug and a bouquet of flowers from Holly
Dinsmore, WabiSabi Warehouse Manager and coordinator of
the the WabiSabi Winter Meals since 2006. “Here’s to 10,000
more!” said Dinsmore.
As always, generous community involvement is vital
to the success of the event. WabiSabi is unable to accept
food donations from individuals as everything served must
be prepared in a commercial kitchen.
Financial contributions to the event are welcome and
may be mailed to WabiSabi, 1030 S. Bowling Alley Lane,
Moab, UT 84532. Gift certificates to local grocery stores
for last minute food costs are always
appreciated. WabiSabi is always
looking for volunteers for this and
other efforts. Please call Nara at
259-2553 for more information and
be sure to mention you read about it
in Moab Happenings.
Great Food!
Coldest Beer In Town!
6 Bigsreen HDTV
Free WiFi Internet
Pool Tables
Fooseball
Live Music
Fri. & Sat. Nights
Snack Shack
Late Nite Kitchen
Daily Specials
Cabana Bar Patio Seating
Bar Open • Thurs. - Sun.
221 South Main St. • 435-259-3550
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HIKING HAPPENINGS
Captain Ahab And Hymasa – Two Brand New Trails
Try hard! Try real hard! If you let your imagination
run wild, you will see it - a sandstone formation that has
a whimsical resemblance to a whale – a unique landmark
not far from the Amasa Back trailhead. Now stay tuned
for the rest of the story. In Herman Melville’s book “Moby
Dick,” Captain Ahab
is the monomaniacal
captain of the whaling
ship the “Pequod.”
Moby Dick is the whale
who bit off his leg.
After that Ahab had to
use a prosthesis made of
whalebone; filled with
hatred the captain seeks revenge. He’s determined to kill
Moby Dick, but instead becomes entangled in the line of
his own harpoon. When the whale dives, he is ironically
dragged overboard and drowns.
This wild story inspired the naming of the Captain
Ahab Trail, which along with the Hymasa Trail, makes
a loop around “The Whale.” Completed by the Grand
County Trail Mix in March 2014, these trails provide a
non-motorized alternative
to the old uranium
exploration
road
known as the Amasa
Back-Cliffhanger jeep
trail. Named after the
cattleman,
George
Amasa Larsen, who
arrived in Spanish Valley in 1880, the Amasa Back is
a three mile cliff-sided ridge that forms a gooseneck
hundreds of feet above the Colorado River
To get there turn west off of Main Street
at MacDonald’s on to Kane Creek Blvd. Then drive
approximately six miles to the trailhead. During the
tourist season Hymasa and Captain Ahab are popular
mountain biking trails. If you want to avoid the
crowds, do this hike in the winter, but keep in mind
that a few bikers still use it year round. Also keep in
mind that a bike trail is seldom the most direct route!
Hymasa is a two-track going up to the ridge of
Amasa Back, while Captain Ahab is a one-way going
down. At each junction there is a map with a “you are
here smiley face.” All total if you cover the entire distance
you are looking at an eight mile hike. A shorter loop will
eliminate about three miles, but that short-cut bypasses
some fantastic on-the-edge viewpoints overlooking
Jackson’s Hole.
17th Annual
Bluff International
Balloon Festival
Poster Artist: Allyn Allen, age 9
January 16-18, 2015
Friday, January 16th
7:00am: Fly the Skyies Over Bluff
5:00pm: Bluff Elementary School Benefit
Navajo Taco Supper
Saturday, January 17th
7:00am: Fly the Skyies Over Bluff
2:00-7:00pm: Arts Fair
4:00-7:00pm: Chili & Ice Cream Social
5:00: Raffle Drawing
5:00 -7:00pm: Glow-In
Sunday, January 18th
6:30am: Caravan from Bluff to Sunrise
Flight Over Valley of the Gods
Balloons Fly as weather permits
Raffle tickets sold for Bluff Getaway prize packages
All events take place at Bluff Community Center
At the trailhead
the Amasa BackCliffhanger drops
straight
down
to Kane Creek.
Hymasa,
on
the other hand,
immediately veers
off to the left for
a separate, more
gradual route down to the creek where it merges with the
original trail. At the crossing the volume of water varies
depending on recent rains and spring run-off. When it is
high getting across can be very difficult, but on this day
in early December jumping from rock to rock is as easy
as child’s play.
A quarter of a mile after the crossing I pass by the
exit for Captain Ahab. A very short distance later I hang a
right for the Hymasa. After that, it weaves back and forth
across the Amasa Back-Cliffhanger for the next 1.4 miles.
As Kane Creek gradually disappears from sight, the
stunning sandstone configurations in Behind The Rocks
erupt into view with a humongous collection of domes
and fins – a dramatic contrast to the breathtaking vision
of the La Sal Mountains enshrouded in a heavy blanket of
snow– and WOW - even ocassional glimpses of some of
the distinctive landmarks in Arches National Park. Then
glancing down from whence I came, I feel like I’m gazing
upon a big bowl – a basin etched with scalloped edges,
ridges, mini cliffs and flat mesas surrounded by the sheer
immensity of sandstone walls.
At approximately 2.5
miles, I have reached the
sign for the Ahab Mid-point,
the short cut to Captain
Ahab. Somewhere near
here I avoid the unmarked
trail to the right as it returns
to the jeep trail. About 3.7
miles later, Hymasa ends
on Captain Ahab, and now
the trail starts following
the Amasa Back ridge as it
continues on the upper loop
around “The Whale.”
It’s been a workout; I’m ready to stop, settle in for
lunch and kick back, relishing this incredulous scene that
spreads out in all directions. From my cliff-hanging perch
this is what I see: the La Sals - Deadhorse Point - sheer
Wingate cliffs carved out by the Colorado River – and
the rincon of Jackson’s Hole, an abandoned bend in the
Colorado River.
I can also make out the indistinct imprint of Jacob’s
Ladder, an ancient Native American trail that follows a
jagged crack down a 400 foot cliff. In the early 1900s
John Jackson, a determined rancher, used this ladder-like
trail to move his horses back and forth from the river to the
Amasa Back. With the steep grade and abrupt switchbacks,
it’s hard to fathom how this treacherous route worked as a
thoroughfare for horses!
Since there is so
much to absorb, time is
forgotten. When I look at
my watch I am shocked.
Suddenly dalliance is
no longer an option. If
I don’t hustle, I’ll be
getting back in the dark!
by Marcy Hafner
Four miles still to go, and the race is on! Hastily I
make my way around “The Whale.” At least it is mostly
downhill, but after awhile it’s a downward journey filled
with big steps and flying leaps, and it amazes me how
skilled mountain bikers take all this in stride.
Eventually the
trail narrows as it
leans in closer to
the cliff’s edge. At a
sharp bend there’s a
sign - WALK YOUR
BIKES - followed
by a blue arrow
painted on the rock.
A table top rock
formation hanging
precariously above the trail grabs my attention, some day
just like Humpty Dumpty, it will come tumbling down.
At another spot a tight squeeze through two boulders
explains why this is a one-way route.
After awhile, off in the distance I can see my car – a
straight shot away, if I could fly! But on foot it’s at least
several more miles. Moving along the serene setting of
Kane Creek finally appears, and just as the sun
starts sinking below the horizon – PHEW - WHAT
A RELIEF – at last I’m back where I started!
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Defining January
By Damian Fagan
January in Canyon Country represents the heart of
winter, but also signals that spring is not far off. Named
after the Roman god Janus, often depicted with two faces
– one looking forward, one looking backwards – he stood
at the gate of the New Year, reflecting upon the past and
peering into the future.
Back when Janus
was kicking around,
the New Year began
on
Winter
Solstice.
Changes in organization
and
standardization
eventually reformed this
Roman calendar into the
Julian calendar, named after Julius Cesar, which then
transformed to the modern day Gregorian calendar by
which most of us operate.
Temporal considerations aside, I have my own
associations for this period that coincides more with
wildlife and the stillness that cloaks the landscape. For
me, January always meant time to go to the Cisco.
I would travel north from Moab into the Cisco
Desert, a vast area of openness and undulating terrain, to
look for wintering birds of prey and other wildlife. Cold
temperatures would congeal the mud making travel on
the dirt roads in the area passable. Golden eagles, bald
eagles, red-tailed hawks and the Arctic breeding roughlegged hawk spend time in this area pursuing prey and
winterkill. The rough-legged, named for their feathered
legs, perch on power poles or dirt mounds, their dark
carpal patches a good field mark
as the birds take to flight.
Occasionally, I would run
into a predator free-for-all, with
coyotes, bald and golden eagles
fighting over some carcass or
trying to pirate prey from the
successful hunter. The melee
resembled a rugby match as
one of the participants would
bolt from the scrum with the
spoils, only to be harassed by
the others.
Standing a safe
distance
away,
a
large spectator herd
of pronghorns would
watch the chaos. Alert
and ready to bolt, these
animals could easily
use their speed in the
open country to distance
themselves from danger. Relying upon each other to
signal a warning, these speedsters join up in winter herds
searching for open ground and snow-free forage.
If the Cisco was too quiet or the roads impassible,
I’d venture down to the Cisco landing on the Colorado
River.
I
could
usually count on
seeing bald eagles
perched in the
large cottonwoods
that lined the river
or watch rafts of
waterfowl avoiding
ice chunks bobbing
in the river. Canada
geese, common goldeneyes, gadwalls, buffleheads and
mergansers might be dabbling for vegetation or diving
after minnows and aquatic invertebrates.
As I would scan
the
shorelines
and
river bottoms, I’d often
observe mule deer or the
occasional elk foraging
on the grasses and shrubs.
Deep winter snows at
higher elevations would
force these animals down
into the lowlands, but the
silence of winter probably
contributed to their safety
level here. I would quietly
observe their activities
and feel enhanced by their
presence.
A NATURAL HISTORY WRITER.
Based in the Pacific Northwest,
Damian Fagan is a freelance natural
history writer and nature photographer
who focuses on the flora and fauna
of the American Southwest and the
Pacific Northwest. Of course, this
gives him a good excuse to go hiking.
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at damianfagan.blogspot.com
The sparseness of the
Cisco Desert landscape
with its scattered shrubs,
short grasslands and
gently folded clay-rich
soils often deters people
from exploring this area.
Lacking
spectacular
redrock formations, the grayish Mancos Shale and Dakota
Sandstone formations that dominate the area won’t find
themselves gracing the cover
of any glossy brochure.
This area is best left to the
cottontails and prairie dogs,
squabbling birds of prey and
wandering pronghorn. But
for me, the area represented
an opportunity to have my
Janus-moment: to let the
desert silence trigger my
retrospective look back across
the year and to use the present
to springboard me towards
the approach of spring.
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Zion National Park
Salt Lake City, Utah
Price, Utah
Phoenix, Arizona
Page, Arizona
Newspaper Rock
Natural Bridges
Monument Valley
Monticello, Utah
Moab, Utah
Mexican Hat, Utah
Mesa Verde N.P.
Los Angeles, CA
Las Vegas, Nevada
Lake Powell Hite
Lake Powell Halls Csg.
Hovenweep
407
325
242
220
159
359
314
320
259
324
367
681
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Green River, Utah
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Grand Junction, CO
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Grand Canyon N. Rim
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Denver, Colorado
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Canyon Rims
Canyonlands Needles
Canyonlands N.P.
Bryce Canyon N.P.
Bluff, Utah
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Capitol Reef N.P.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Arches National Park
Blanding, Utah
Bluff, Utah
Bryce Canyon National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Canyonlands N.P. Needles
Canyon Rims Rec. Area
Capitol Reef National Park
Cortez,Colorado
Dead Horse Point
Denver, Colorado
Durango, Colorado
Goosenecks
Grand Canyon North Rim
Grand Canyon South Rim
Grand Junction, Colorado
Green River, Utah
Hovenweep
Lake Powell Halls Crossing
Lake Powell Hite Marina
Las Vegas, Nevada
Los Angeles, California
Mesa Verde N.P, Colorado
Mexican Hat, Utah
Moab, Utah
Monticello, Utah
Monument Valley
Natural Bridges Natl Monument
Newspaper Rock
Page, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Price, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Zion National Park
Arches
MILEAGE CHART
Distances used on this
chart are based on main
numbered routes from
point to point. Shorter distances
may be available using
different routes.
Albuquerque, N.M.
MILEAGES TO MOAB
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TRAIL HAPPENINGS
Nordic Skiing In The La Sal Mountains
Winter is here and the white peaks of the La Sal
Mountains present a dramatic backdrop to our red rock
desert. When the snow arrives, the small mountain range
beckons and people flock to enjoy our own private winter
wonderland and all the recreational opportunities that
exist just 45 minutes from Moab. Whether you prefer
skinny or fat skis, telemark or randonee, classic or skating,
snowboards or snowshoes, sledding or snowmobiling,
there’s something for you in Moab’s upper extremes.
Locals and visitors alike are lucky to have groomed trails
in the La Sal Mountains which offer access for all kinds
of winter recreationists.
LUNA (Lower Utah Nordic Alliance) is a group of
dedicated volunteers who work with the Manti-La Sal
Forest Service to provide a groomed Nordic track system
starting from the Geyser Pass Trailhead. Beginning in
mid-December or whenever the snowpack is established,
LUNA volunteers use a system of 2 snowmobiles pulling
grooming equipment to lay a Nordic track wide enough
for skate skiing and with a set of parallel tracks on the
side for classic skiers.
The starting point is the Geyser Pass Road winter
trailhead at 9600 ft. and the groomed track goes up
from there, where the elevations are higher yet and
the air is thin. There are sections of the track that are
suitable for all levels of skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts.
As you set out from the parking area it is important to
know that most of the track is “shared use” and you
will see a variety of winter recreationists enjoying the
mountains including snowmobilers, backcountry skiers
and snowboarders, snowshoe and sledding parties with
many canine companions. We ask everyone to please
By Kirstin Peterson
be courteous to other users, move right to allow others
to safely pass and keep yourself under control when
traveling downhill.
The Meadow Loop is the easiest and closest track
to the parking lot. Ski a short way uphill from the
trailhead and you’ll see the Meadow Loop take off on
the left and wind first through some aspens and then into
a beautiful open meadow with Haystack Mountain in the
background. The terrain is rolling and the loop rejoins
the main track close to where you entered. This .3 mile
sunny loop is fun to ski in either direction and is the
perfect place to work on your form and get your lungs
used to the high elevation.
Gold Basin is an intermediate track and is reached
by continuing up the main Geyser Pass Road track from
the Meadow Loop to the intersection with the Gold Basin
Road, which branches right. The Gold Basin Track is
rolling, both out and returning, and offers a peaceful
ski through pines and aspens with occasional views of
the red rock desert below. You may see backcountry
skiers accessing many of the popular runs above the
track or returning from turns in the powder. The Gold
Basin Track ends at the point where motorized travel is
prohibited from going further, thus making this an out
and back excursion totaling 8 km (5 miles) round trip
from the trailhead.
For the ambitious and fit skier, Geyser Pass and the
La Sal Loppet Loop, which branches off at the top of
the pass, offer a challenging and beautiful Nordic skiing
experience. From the Gold Basin intersection, Geyser
Pass is another 2 miles (3.5 km) mostly uphill. Geyser
Pass tops out at 10,600 ft and the La Sal Loppet Loop
takes off to the right along the road towards Dark Canyon.
After approximately .5 miles, the track leaves the main
route on the left and winds through open meadows to a
point offering wide ranging views of Colorado including
the stunning San Miguel and Wilson mountains near
Telluride. This rolling loop continues through the trees
and emerges on the east side of the Geyser Pass Road
where you will take a left up a short hill back to the pass,
adding an additional 1.8 miles (3 km) to your distance
(8.6 miles/13.2 km total from trailhead). From the pass
is it mostly downhill back to the trailhead so be sure to
have a warmer wind protective layer for the descent.
Directions to trailhead: From Moab head south on
Hwy 191 to the La Sal Mountain Loop Rd turn off at
the south end of Spanish Valley. Turn left off the Hwy
and then right onto the Loop Rd for about 13 miles to a
well marked turn onto Geyser Pass Rd. From here travel
Trail Mix is an advisory committee
to Grand County in the development
and maintenance of non-motorized
trails. The committee represents nonmotorized users including bikers, hikers,
equestrians, and skiers. Many government
agencies and private citizens make up the “mix” that makes
this group work so well. Come join us on the 2nd Tues. of
each month from 12-2 at the Grand Center (500W. 182 N.).
Everyone is welcome. Contact Sandy Freethey 259-0253
or find us online at wwwgrandcountyutah.net/trailmix/. You
may also reach us at moabtrailmixinfo@gmail.com.
3.5 miles to the trailhead. Note that snow tires and/or
4wd are recommended for this road. The road is plowed
fairly regularly but call 435-259-7155 or check http://
utahavalanchecenter.org/advisory/moab for current
conditions and the latest information about road clearing.
Be prepared for winter conditions in the mountains and
bring appropriate warm clothing, water, and food for any
outing into the backcountry. There are no services other
than toilet facilities at the trailhead.
About the Author: The Author, Kirstin Peterson is
the ski representative for Trail Mix, the Grand County
Non-Motorized Trails Advisory Committee when she’s
not running her mountain bike tour company: Rim Tours.
Trail Mix is a contributor to the ski grooming program.
If you are interested in volunteering to be one of the ski
groomers contact kirstin.m.p@gmail.com.
Come to the Trail Mix meetings held the second
Tuesday of each month 12-2 at the Grand Center, 500W.
182 N. to join hikers, bikers, skiers, and equestrians
in our effort to develop and maintain non motorized
trails. Contact Sandy Freethey for more information.
sngmoab@preciscom.net .
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ASTROLOGY HAPPENINGS
Your Horoscope for January 2015
Happy 2015 to all – It would appear that, as the poet
says, “if you can keep your head about you, when all around
you are losing theirs and blaming it on you” you will have a
much happier and productive year than last. 2014 was sort
of a warm-up, in the bullpen year – you knew or began to
know what you wanted to do, but couldn’t figure out exactly
how to do it or get enough control over your energies to hit
your target. The Uranus Pluto square of the past two years
has been creating change and transformation.
All astrological aspects are simply energy and we
always have free will as to how we use that energy.
The positive effects of this square are more easily seen
on personal levels. In some, the pressure of the Uranus Pluto
square may manifest as internal chaos and blaming others
for the discomfort and confusion they may be feeling or for
disrupting what is perceived as “the way things should be”.
For others however, the energy of this square is manifesting
as a deeper compassion and understanding of themselves
and others -- a discovery and release of old destructive
patterns within and a change or letting go of relationships
which no longer fit with those discoveries and changes. If
we look, even consensus reality is slightly shifting and in the
next three years, we can expect realities, perspectives and
priorities to shift even more.
We are all performing our parts in this planetary play
according to the energies in our individual charts. However,
since we are dealing with energy, how we use it is completely
up to us.
Our charts can be a gateway into clearing the judgments
and limitations we put on ourselves to discover our potentials,
and give us the insight to free us of old patterns and open
up new possibilities for the energies we were born with to
create our possible futures. Most of us unconsciously create
a future predetermined by consensus reality – if that‘s not
working so well, change it. Write a new part for yourself in
this great planetary play. Try something new over the next
three years – surprise yourself. The “Force” is with you.
Aries – You’re feeling the Uranus Pluto square
pushing you to take action, but the timing
may be premature. If you act impulsively the
results may be short lived. Opportunities are
coming which will make action easier and
bring better results.
Mar. 21 - Apr. 20
Taurus – Mercury, Venus and Mars in
Aquarius and the Sun after the 20th of
January and may slow your momentum a
bit this month. Take time to make sure you
are asking for what you really want. Uranus
in the 12th house continues to uncover
childhood conditioning that you have outgrown and can
now release.
Apr. 21 - May 21
Gemini – Listen to your intuition and don’t
try to manipulate it to sound like what you
want to hear. It may suggest something that
seems completely off-base but deep down
you know it’s right. What others think is not
as important being comfortable within your
self. New opportunities and expansion of your foundations
can be the result.
May 22 - June 21
June 22 - July 22
comfortable.
July 23 - Aug. 24
Cancer – Partners may be touchy or
domineering and your naturally empathic
feathers may get ruffled. Avoid any legal
actions this month; they will go better
after March. You’re almost ready to take
new directions and make your shell more
Leo – With joyful, expansive Jupiter in
your sun sign, your optimism is contagious.
Saturn will move into Sagittarius, trine your
sun and strengthen creative self-expression.
Make more time for play and discovery of
new talents.
Virgo – Watch your health this month and
don’t let your nerves get stressed. Remember
your self-talk eventually becomes your
reality, so talk to yourself about what you
desire not what you want to avoid. Pluto
in your 5th house may transform your
relationship with either children, creativity or both.
Aug. 24 - Sept. 22
Sep. 23 - Oct. 23 Libra – Partnerships are still somewhat erratic
and the final changes in home or foundations
are not yet complete. Relationships have been
difficult for you the last two years, but you are
stronger now and gaining new perspectives on
what is most important to you. If something
or someone doesn’t feel right, let go. New love and
opportunities are coming.
Scorpio – Saturn moves out of Scorpio this
month and you will feel as if an emotional and
mental burden has been lifted. It has given
you many opportunities to heal obstructive
patterns and will be back in your sign June
through September for a final house cleaning.
Enjoy the freedom you have won from the structures and
beliefs which limited you full creative expression.
Oct. 24 - Nov. 22
Sagittarius – Saturn moving into your sign
this month will put your focus on the small
details of daily life. Although you prefer to
see the big picture this discipline of focusing
on details will give you a stronger and
broader foundation for your future plans. By 2017, you will
resume taking bold steps to manifest your vision from a firm
foundation and with greater confidence.
Nov. 23 - Dec. 21
Capricorn – Pluto continues moving
through your sign bringing slow but sure
transformation and regeneration. With Saturn
moving into your 12th house you also have an
opportunity to clear out the past of the debris
of unresolved issues. They say that Cappies
get younger and funnier as they age, these two aspects
definitely support that process. Funnier maybe comes later.
By Victoria Fugit
stabilize and organize them. Does the part you’ve written
for yourself include manifesting innovation and bold action
or do you perhaps have some rewriting to do?
Pisces -- By January you will probably have
embarked on a new path which requires more
discipline and hard work. Although this
combination is not your favorite cup of tea,
the stability you find in it will bring greater
self confidence and self assurance as well as the
ability to express the power of who you truly are. With your
ruler Neptune in Pisces, make sure that what you ask for is
truly what you want, then go for it.
Feb. 19 - Mar. 20
About Victoria...
The passion I have for Astrology began when I was
twenty-four. I had been traveling in Europe for months and
was becoming more and more curious about the letters my
mom was sending me. They were waiting for me in each city
or town I went to and it was as if she had a spy following
me. She seemed to know my every move. Then she started
to give me advice about what was coming up and what to
watch out for. Coming home, I was horrified to learn that
both she and my dad (LT. Colonel in the Air Force) were
involved in Astrology. I asked them how two well-educated
and intelligent people could possibly believe a superstitious
myth that was so lacking in any proof of its claims. My dad
said he had no belief in it. It worked, so he used it, much like
electricity – we don’t believe in it, don’t know exactly how it
works, but are happy to turn on the lights with it.
So I set out to prove that they were deluded. After three
years of study in San Francisco and taking a correspondence
course from a school in England, I apologized.
Astrology has been part of my life ever since and has
led to my involvement with researchers and teachers in the
human potential movement, such as Jean Houston (Institute
for Mind Research), Werner Erhardt (EST), Elmer Green
(Duke University), Joe Kamiya (early researcher in biofeedback), Swami Rama (Himalayan Institute) and others.
Sun sign astrology obviously doesn’t give the depth of
knowledge available in a full reading. Each chart is unique,
like snowflakes. But it’s fun and entertaining. Hope you get
both from this column.
You can get in touch with Victoria at 435-259-9417 or
vfugit@etv.net
Dec. 22 - Jan. 20
Aquarius – With Mercury, Venus and Mars
in Aquarius in January your dynamic pace
continues. By the 22nd however, you may slow
down to reconsider plans and actions when
Mercury goes retrograde. Your ruler, Uranus,
continues sending the energies of innovative
ideas, perceptions and bold actions to you, while Saturn will
Jan. 21 - Feb. 18
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Quilted Moab Retreat is organized to bring over 100
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retreats generally consist of several different classes
offered to the participants to learn new quilting skills and
techniques. Meet other quilters and have the opportunity
to take several classes from an internationally recognized
expert quilter. Quilted Moab is such a retreat.
There will be 19 classes to choose from that will be
taught over the 4 days of the retreat. Margie Ullery, owner
of Ribbon Candy Quilt Company has agreed to be the
internationally recognized teacher for the 2015 retreat.
She will teach several of the classes and provide a Trunk
Show of her quilts and projects that she has created for
her compagny. Margie’s first venture into professional and
original designs was with stitchery patterns for pillows and
fusible web appliqué for tea towels.
In 2008, her love for designing and creating grew
and expanded to include quilts. In 2010 Ribbon Candy
Quilt Company was born. The quilts she designs are for
the busy quilters, so her patterns are usually fast and easy.
The Seasonal Skinnies patterns are her signature, and the
flagship of Ribbon Candy Quilt Company. Margie will
teach several of her Seasonal Skinnies along with some of
her full size quilts at the Quilted Moab Retreat.
The retreat will also feature 10 of the Moab area
quilters and their quilts. They will each teach at least one
class at the retreat. The classes taught will range from table
toppers to full size quilts to hand stitching classes. Not all
the quilts or projects will be complete by the end of the
retreat, but the classes will give the quilter a good head
start on the item.
This is the first year for the Quilted Moab retreat;
the organizers of this event plan on making this an
annual Moab winter event and would like to see the
event become a recognized Utah quilting retreat. Quilted
Moab registration is open and will remain open until the
retreat is full. Please visit Quilted Moab on the web at
www.quiltedmoab.com for a class list and description, plus
the mail in registration form.
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Moab Church Services Directory
Assembly of God
1202 South Boulder Avenue
435-259-7747
Friends in Christ Free Lutheran Church
435-259-4378
Bahá’í Faith
435-650-5778
435-259-5017
Canyonlands Fellowship
111 East 100 North
435-260-2434
Grace Lutheran Church
360 West 400 North
Jewish Interfaith Beit Moabi
435-260-0241
Moab Baptist Church
356 West Kane Creek Blvd.
435-259-8481
Quaker Worship Group
81 North 300 East
435-259-8178
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
First & Second Wards
475 West 400 North
435-259-5566
Third, Fourth & Fifth Wards
701 Locust Lane
435-259-5567
435-259-7319
St. Pius X Catholic Church
122 West 400 North
435-259-5211
Episcopal Church of St. Francis
250 South Kane Creek Blvd
435-259-5831
Seventh Day Adventist
4581 Spanish Valley Drive
435-259-5545
First Baptist Church SBC
420 MiVida Drive
435-259-7310
The Church of Christ
456 Emma Boulevard
435-259-6690
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Log Cabins: $20 and up
Private Rooms: $18 and up
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MOVIE HAPPENINGS
Stunts, Stars And Legends:
Yakima Canutt
A stunt legend, Yakima
Canutt was one of the pioneers
of horse work, wagon and
stagecoach turnovers and
explosions during the late
1930s into the 1950s. He staged
the fire scenes in “Gone With the
Wind” and hundreds of westerns
for Republic Pictures and others.
He received the ‘Oscar’ statuette
from the Academy of Motion
Picture Arts and Sciences and
the ‘Dusty’ statuette from the
Hollywood Stuntmen’s Hall of Fame
for outstanding contributions to action in the cinema and
was footprinted and inducted into the Hall of Fame.
articles and drawings by John Hagner
by John Hagner
Stan Barrett
Born 1943, Stan Barrett is
a Hollywood stuntman, stunt
coordinator and actor. His
biggest act was outside the
movie world. On December
17, 1979, he attempted to
break a land speed record,
and the sound barrier in the
Budweiser Rocket rocketpowered three-wheel
vehicle. His calculated
speed was 739.666 miles per hour,
which would have made Barrett the
first man to break the sound barrier in a land vehicle. The
attempt was surrounded by controversy and the speed was
never officially recorded.
Movies Made in Moab
Don’t Come Knocking (2005)
A comedy-drama road movie directed by German director Wim Wenders and
written by Wenders and actor/playwright Sam Shepard.
Shepard stars as Howard Spence, an aging, hard-living Western movie star,
who, disgusted with his life, flees by horse from the set of his latest western filming
in the desert outside Moab, Utah. He hits the road looking for refuge in his past,
traveling to his hometown of Elko, Nevada and, eventually, to Butte, Montana,
looking for a woman (Jessica Lange) he left behind twenty years before when he
was filming a movie there. Also converging in Butte is a young woman named
Sky (Sarah Polley), who is returning her late mother’s ashes to her hometown and
conducting a search of her home.
Movie & Western Memorabilia Museum
at Red Cliffs Lodge
Red Cliffs Lodge, on the banks of the mighty
Colorado River, is home to the Moab Museum of Film
& Western Heritage. The lodge is built on the old George
White Ranch, a key location for nine of the big westerns
including Rio Grande, Cheyenne Autumn, Ten Who Dared,
The Commancheros, and Rio Conchos.
The late George White was founder of the Moab to
Monument Valley Film Commission, the longest ongoing
film commission in the world.
In the museum one can learn more about film
locations, how the sets are built, and how the filming
process is managed on nature’s own sound stage. On
display in the museum are production photographs, movie
posters, autographed scripts, props from the many pictures
filmed in the area, and displays about the western ranching
heritage. For information, call Red Cliffs Lodge at 2592002.
Through the magnificent landscapes of southeastern
Utah, writers have been inspired and stories born here.
Zane Grey, the famous western novelist, traveled through
the area in 1912. His visit inspired him to write his book
Riders of the Purple Sage. The book was made into a
movie starring Ed Harris and Amy Madigan, and filmed
on locations around Moab.
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Stan Barrett was stunt double for Burt Reynolds
in Smokey and the Bandit and others. He is an honored
inductee into the Hollywood Stuntmen’s Hall of Fame.
Films Made in the Moab Area
1939 - Stagecoach
1949 - Wagon Master
1950 - Rio Grande
1950 - The Battle At Apache Pass
1953 - Taza, son of Cochise
1958 - Warlock
1959 - Ten Who Dared
1961 - Comancheros
1963 - The Greatest Story Ever Told
1963 - Cheyenne Autumn
1964 - Rio Conchos
1966 - Wild Rovers
1966 - Fade In
1967 - Blue
1975 - Against a Crooked Sky
1982 - Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone
1984 - Choke Canyon
1985 - MacGyver
1987 - Nightmare at Noon
1988 - Sundown: Vampires in Retreat
1988 - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
1990 - Thelma and Louise
1992 - Knights
1992 - Slaughter of the Innocents
1993 - Geronimo: An American Legend
1993 - City Slickers II: The Search for Curly’s Gold
1993 - Lightning Jack
1994 - The Great American West
1995 - Larger Than Life
1995 - Riders of the Purple Sage
1995 - The Sunchaser
1996 - Breakdown
1996 - Con-Air
1997 - Lost Treasure of Dos Santos
1998 - Chill Factor
1998 - Galaxy Quest
1999 - The Adventures of Joe Dirt
1999 - Mission Impossible II
1999 - Vertical Limit
2000 - Nurse Betty
2001 - Touched by an Angel
2002 - Austin Powers 3
2005 - Don’t Come Knocking
2007 - The Canyon
2008 - Star Trek
2009 - Remember I’ll Always Love You
2010 - 127 Hours
2010 - John Carter of Mars
2013 - After Heart
2013 - The Lone Ranger
2014 - Need for Speed
2014 - Transformers: Age of Extinction
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PET HAPPENINGS
A Puppy for Christmas?
Whether you adopted, or purchased a puppy for the
holidays you have a new life and member of the family
now. With all the joy can come reality, stains on the carpet,
chewed holidays goodies, barking, and destruction. A new
dog can be the best thing ever, but like much of the holiday
excitement a pet can’t be put away and ignored until next
year. What can you do to help your puppy become a
happy well-adjusted dog?
First let’s address some
common misconceptions
about when to start.
Many puppy owners
are
understandably
confused by conflicting
opinions on whether it’s
best to keep pups isolated
from other animals until
they are fully immunized,
or whether insuring they
are properly socialized
during
the
critical
developmental stage of
4 to 16 weeks is more
important.
To better assess the real risk of infection with
parvovirus, and to offer better guidance to puppy parents,
researchers at the University of California-Davis School
of Veterinary Medicine conducted a study to determine
if puppies 16 weeks and younger that attend puppy
socialization classes are at increased risk of contracting a
parvovirus infection.
The UC Davis researchers collected data from 21
clinics in both high- and low-income areas in four U.S.
cities with clear seasonal patterns. The clinics provided
records of puppies examined between birth and 16 weeks
that included their sex and breed, parvo vaccination status,
parvo infection status, and whether the pup had attended
socialization classes.
The information the researchers collected from the
clinics included over 1,000 puppies. Only about 5 percent
attended puppy socialization classes, about 87 percent did
not, and for the remaining dogs there was no information
available. None of the dogs that attended socialization
classes were diagnosed with parvo; 14 of the dogs that did
not attend classes acquired the infection. From 24 local
dog trainers, the researchers gathered information on 279
puppies, none of which were suspected of having or were
diagnosed with a parvo infection.
These study results indicate that puppies 16 weeks
of age or younger that were vaccinated at least once and
attended socialization classes were at no greater risk of
developing a parvovirus infection than puppies that did not
attend classes. So now you know, the socialization process
can start at 7 to 8 weeks and should continue throughout
your pet’s life, not just until you hit the 16 week mark.
Veterinarians now understand the far-reaching
consequences of unsocialized puppies who may mature
into unbalanced adult dogs. Most believe the risk far
outweighs the chance that a partially immunized puppy
will contract an infection at a socialization class.
Vets don’t recommend visits to the dog park until
a puppy is at least six months old, but most recommend
professionally run positive training classes as soon as
possible (around 10 weeks of age) to help young dogs
acquire critically important social skills.
Socialization means exposing your puppy to as many
new people, animals, environments and other stimuli as
possible without overwhelming him. Over-stimulation of
a young puppy can result in excessive fear, withdrawal
or avoidance behavior, so knowing how much is enough
is important. Invite friends and family over to meet and
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interact with your puppy. Try to include people of varying
ages and ethnicities, especially children if you don’t have
any, and both genders. Also invite gentle, healthy dogs,
puppies and cats to your home to meet and interact with
your pup. You can also take your puppy for visits to other
pet-owning households. Take the time to really assess the
new exposure and make sure you know it will be a positive
one.
A well-socialized puppy is:
• Handled from birth and learns to accept touching
of all body parts
• Exposed to as many people, other animals, places
and situations as possible
• Encouraged to explore and investigate his
environment
• Allowed to experience a variety of toys and
games, surfaces and other stimuli
• Brought along often on car rides to new
environments with his owner
Socialization should engage all of your puppy’s senses
though exposure to the sights, sounds and smells of daily
life. This exposure will help your pup develop a comfort
level with new and different situations, with the result that
he’ll learn to handle new experiences and challenges with
acceptable, appropriate behavior.
Dogs that have not been adequately socialized often
develop entrenched
fear
responses
and
generalized
anxiety, resulting in
behavior problems
that can make them
unsuitable as family
pets. In fact, almost
half of all dogs
relinquished to shelters have at least one behavior problem
– aggression and destructiveness are among the most
common. These behaviors often originate from the fear and
anxiety that develops as a result of improper or incomplete
socialization.
The goal of socialization is to help your puppy grow
into a well-adjusted adult without behavior problems. Now
that you know there is minimal exposure to health risks,
socialization can deliver tremendous benefits for both of
you, including:
• Increasing your pup’s responsiveness to
commands
• Teaching bite inhibition through puppy play, and
proper interaction with people, including strangers
• Learning tips for successful housebreaking and
how to prevent hyperactivity – two of the most common
reasons given by owners who relinquish their dogs to
shelters
• Developing realistic expectations for your dog
• Strengthening your bond with your puppy
Make sure your puppy is exposed to unfamiliar or outof-place objects around your house so he’ll be less likely
to startle or be fearful of changes in his environment. It’s
also important to get your puppy accustomed to hearing
a variety of sounds, for example, the vacuum cleaner, the
lawn mower, outside traffic, a blow dryer, a plastic or paper
trash bag being snapped open, the TV, radio, video games,
etc. The goal is never to frighten your pup, but to expose
him to new sounds. Life is noisy; your pet needs to learn
that everyday sounds are non-threatening.
Get your puppy used to being bathed and brushed,
having her nails clipped, her teeth brushed, and her ears
and other body parts handled and examined. This will help
her get used to being handled, which will make future
baths, nail trims, oral care, and visits to the vet and groomer
easier on everyone involved.
Keep things positive. You should start socializing your
pup from his first day home with you, but don’t overwhelm
him. Set the stage and then let him set the pace. Don’t
hurry or force his progress, and keep socialization sessions
frequent but brief, and always upbeat. When your puppy
shows hesitance or fear, resist the urge to reward fearful
behavior with a lot of attention and affection. Stay close
to reassure him he’s
safe, but take care
not to inadvertently
reinforce unwanted
behavior.
Socializing your
puppy should be an
enjoyable, satisfying
experience for both
of you -- one that
will pay dividends for the rest of your life together. There
is no greater joy than a well-adjusted, balanced four-legged
member of the family. Hope you had the best Howl-i-days
this season, and remember to live better with your pets!
Humane Society
of Moab Valley
435-259-4862 • www.moabpets.org
January 2015 Events
January 3 - Cat Adoption Day at the Moab
BARKery from 11am - 1pm
January 10 - Dog Adoption Day at City Market
from 10am -12pm
January 24 - Dog Adoption Day at City Market
from 10am -12pm
Be sure to check out our website, www.moabpets.org
for other ways you can support the HSMV.
The Bark Park - Off-leash Dog Park
Location: 100 E 300 S
The Bark Park is located at 100E 300 S.
Separate small and large dog areas are provided
within the 1 acre enclosure. Use is free; it is also
a privilege. Please clean up after your pet and
please obey all posted rules and regulations.
Thanks!
Grooming Services and Self-Serve Dog Wash
available by appointment, call and get your spot today!
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Outdoor Gear, Gifts and more
Live Better With Your Pets
Open at 10am DAILY
82 N. Main
435-259-8080
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3rd Annual
SAT JAN 17th
Moab Adult
Spelling Bee
Sponsored by
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Benefiting Grand County Schools
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Cost:
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Social Hour & Silent Auction
6:00pm
Followed by Dinner & Dancing
At the Grand Center
3-Person Team Entry Fee:
Early Bird discount of $30 before January 20, 2015 is $150.00
After January 21, 2015 team cost is $180.00
Prizes will be awarded for winning team of spellers
and best team costumes.
Spectators & Fans!
Audience Admission: $5
$3/Adults|$1/Students
All attendees eligible for great door prizes!
For more information, Please contact:
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The classiest party
Of the year will take place
on
February 14th
2015
6:30 PM
MoabRecreation.org
Or 435-259-2255
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Puttin’ On
The Ritz!
4th Annual
Get your Tickets NOW!
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at Seekhaven & Zions Bank
or call (435) 259-2229
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Moab Happenings • January 2015

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