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Kaleidoscope - Aging with the Creative Spirit - Exploring Mosaics

For older adults ages 55+. Exploration of Mosaic Art using Cut. This will be a fun filled workshop exploring how torn and cut paper can created all kinds of compositions from beautiful landscapes to abstract art and beyond. This event is part of the Kaleidoscope - Aging with the Creative Spirit statewide event happening on August 30th - September 13th, 2025. Cost: FREE. Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Uintah County Library (204 E 100 N, Vernal, UT). For more info visit ucoa.utah.edu.

Kaleidoscope - Aging with the Creative Spirit - Pen & Ink

For older adults ages 55+. Students will explore pen and ink by using found objects to spread waterproof liquid ink and waterproof ink pens to create sales and lines. This event is a part of the Kaleidoscope - Aging with the Creative Spirit statewide event happening from August 30th - September 13, 2025. Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Uintah County Library (204 E 100 N, Vernal, UT). For more info visit ucoa.utah.edu.

PhenomeCon

Join us for PhenomeCon - Utah's Paranormal Conference happening September 3 - 6, 2025 in Vernal, Utah. This 4 conference located in the worlds paranormal hotspot has amazing presenters and add on activities to enjoy for all paranormal enthusiasts. Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025. Uintah Conference Center.

Community Listening Session

Interested in more support for business in the Basin? Come to our USU UB Community Listening Session and let your voice be heard. We will be introducing our new faculty and Director of the Bingham Entrepreneurship Center, Daphne Blanchard, and she wants to hear from you! Cost: Free. Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 320 N Aggie Blvd, Vernal UT 84078 USU UB Vernal Campus.

Kaleidoscope - Aging with the Creative Spirit - Watercolor with Watercolor Pencils

For older adults ages 55+. Learn how to use watercolor pencil to create a watercolor painting. Students will experiment with the use of watercolor pencils to create details and sharper lines while still achieving the softness of a watercolor painting. This event is a part of the Kaleidoscope - Aging with the Creative Spirit statewide event happening from August 30th - September 13, 2025. Thursday, September 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Market on Main (64 E Main St, Vernal, UT). For more info visit ucoa.utah.edu.

Free Amateur Radio Classes!

Free Amateur Radio Classes, *, Happening from August 21st to October 2nd for six weeks during Thursdays from 6 P.M. - 8 P.M. at the Emergency Operations Center (641 East 300 South Suite #375, Vernal, UT 84078) at the third floor. *, Learn from BARC, the Basin Amateur Radio Club! Earn your amateur radio license when you take the exam! *, For more information, please visit: *, http://basinarc.org/, *, https://www.facebook.com/61557148246356, *, BARC – The Amateur Radio Club with Bite! Cost: $0.00. Thursday, September 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Emergency Operations Center (641 East 300 South Suite #375, Vernal, UT 84078) at the third floor. For more info visit basinarc.org.

Dark Sky Viewing

Park at the Beach upper lot (1st right turn after the entry booth) and walk down to the Beach lower lot to revel in the night sky with astronomy volunteers while learning the importance of dark skies. Cost: Free with park entrance fee. Thursday, September 4, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Steinaker State Park 4335 N. Hwy 191 Vernal, UT 84078.

Scorpion Safari

Meet at boat ramp parking for a short ranger talk followed by a walk to seek out glow-in-the-dark scorpions! Cost: Free with day or annual park pass. Friday, September 5, 2025, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Steinaker State Park 4335 N. Hwy 191 Vernal, UT 84078. For more info visit stateparks.utah.gov.

Ashley Valley Farmers Market

Support your local growers, ranchers, bakers, artisans and more by shopping at Ashley Valley Farmers Market. Make new friends, share food prep tips and listen to live music in the process. Saturday, September 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Uintah County Library plaza, downtown Vernal. 225 East Main. For more info visit www.avfarmersmarket.com.

Uintah High School Varsity Soccer (Girls Home Game)

Uintah High vs Orem High. Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Uintah High School Soccer Field.

Fall Carnival

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF FUN AT THE 8th ANNUAL FALL CARNIVAL THRUSDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH AT THE ASHLEY VALLEY COMMUNITY PARK- COLTON PAVILLION IN VERNAL.BRING THE KIDDOS AND PLAY GAMES, HAVE DINNER AND ENJOY AN EVENING TOGETHER. THE FIRST ONE THOUSAND PEOPLE WILL RECEIVE AN EIGHT DOLLAR TOKEN TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF FOOD. IT’S FREE TO THE PUBLIC AND EVERYONE IS INVITED. SO JOIN US FOR FOOD, FAMILY AND FUN AND THE FALL CARNIVAL THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH AT THE COLTON PAVILLION IN VERNAL. BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOUR FRIENDS AT NOTHEASTERN COUNSELING AN THE PREVENTION ADVISORY COALITION UINTAH. Cost: Free. Thursday, September 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Ashley Valley Community Park - Colton Pavilion.

Free Amateur Radio Classes!

Free Amateur Radio Classes, *, Happening from August 21st to October 2nd for six weeks during Thursdays from 6 P.M. - 8 P.M. at the Emergency Operations Center (641 East 300 South Suite #375, Vernal, UT 84078) at the third floor. *, Learn from BARC, the Basin Amateur Radio Club! Earn your amateur radio license when you take the exam! *, For more information, please visit: *, http://basinarc.org/, *, https://www.facebook.com/61557148246356, *, BARC – The Amateur Radio Club with Bite! Cost: $0.00. Thursday, September 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Emergency Operations Center (641 East 300 South Suite #375, Vernal, UT 84078) at the third floor. For more info visit basinarc.org.

FREE Lunch & Learn: Developmental Surveillance

Submitted Join Makenzie Holmes, DNP, FNP-C to learn more about keeping a watchful eye on children as they develop. Developmental surveillance is more than a checklist – it’s the ongoing watchfulness that helps us spot a child’s strengths and challenges early, so we can support them when it matters most. , This is free and open to anyone in the community.  , Lunch will be provided. RSVP required. Friday, September 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Ashley Regional Medical Center 150 W 100 N Classrooms B & C Vernal, UT 84078. For more info visit www.ashleyregional.com.

Diamond Mountain Dragway Race

Join us for drag racing at Utah's only drag strip. Cost: $10 a person at gate, 11 and under free. Friday, September 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – Saturday, September 13, 2025, 6:00 PM. Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex.

The Basin's Black Gold Truck Show

Submitted Join us in September for the Basin's first truck show at UBTech in Roosevelt! Friday 9/12: Truck show starts at 6PM with light show starting at dusk. Saturday 9/13: Truck Show starts at 10AM with awards at 5PM. To register visit HTTPS://BIT.LY/4KOB9GB, Or call at 435-315-8414 and 435-401-0722, Come and Vote on your favorite truck! Voting ends at 3PM Saturday! There will be a candy drop at 12 noon on Saturday for the kids! Cost: Free. Friday, September 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Uintah Basin Technical College 1100 E. Lagoon Street Roosevelt, Utah 84066.

Uintah High School Varsity Football (Home Game)

Uintah  High vs Skyline High. Friday, September 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Stadium at Uintah High School.

Ashley Valley Farmers Market

Support your local growers, ranchers, bakers, artisans and more by shopping at Ashley Valley Farmers Market. Make new friends, share food prep tips and listen to live music in the process. Saturday, September 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Uintah County Library plaza, downtown Vernal. 225 East Main. For more info visit www.avfarmersmarket.com.

The Basin's Black Gold Truck Show

Submitted Join us in September for the Basin's first truck show at UBTech in Roosevelt! Friday 9/12: Truck show starts at 6PM with light show starting at dusk. Saturday 9/13: Truck Show starts at 10AM with awards at 5PM. To register visit HTTPS://BIT.LY/4KOB9GB, Or call at 435-315-8414 and 435-401-0722, Come and Vote on your favorite truck! Voting ends at 3PM Saturday! There will be a candy drop at 12 noon on Saturday for the kids! Cost: Free. Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Uintah Basin Technical College 1100 E. Lagoon Street Roosevelt, Utah 84066.

Live "Spirit Connection" event with Salt Lake Medium, Jo'anne Smith

Join us for an inspiring evening with Psychic Medium, Jo'Anne Smith, Salt Lake Medium. This live "Spirit Connection" event is where healing messages are delivered from your loved ones in Spirit. Bring family, friends & enjoy these beautiful messages together. TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE https://bit.ly/4eBtJd6 DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM FOR SEATING. Tickets are non refundable. Not everyone will receive a message at the live "Spirit Connection" events. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Soul Haven Healing Center 101 North Vernal Avenue.

Uintah High School Varsity Soccer (Girls Home Game)

Uintah High vs Provo High. Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Uintah High School Soccer Field.

Free Amateur Radio Classes!

Free Amateur Radio Classes, *, Happening from August 21st to October 2nd for six weeks during Thursdays from 6 P.M. - 8 P.M. at the Emergency Operations Center (641 East 300 South Suite #375, Vernal, UT 84078) at the third floor. *, Learn from BARC, the Basin Amateur Radio Club! Earn your amateur radio license when you take the exam! *, For more information, please visit: *, http://basinarc.org/, *, https://www.facebook.com/61557148246356, *, BARC – The Amateur Radio Club with Bite! Cost: $0.00. Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Emergency Operations Center (641 East 300 South Suite #375, Vernal, UT 84078) at the third floor. For more info visit basinarc.org.

Uintah High School Varsity Volleyball (Girls Home Game)

Uintah High vs Timpanogos high. Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Gym at Uintah High School.

Diamond Mountain Speedway Race

Cost: Adults (13 and up) $10 / Youth (5-12) $5 / 4 and under free. Friday, September 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11:00 PM. Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex.

Ashley Valley Farmers Market

Support your local growers, ranchers, bakers, artisans and more by shopping at Ashley Valley Farmers Market. Make new friends, share food prep tips and listen to live music in the process. Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Uintah County Library plaza, downtown Vernal. 225 East Main. For more info visit www.avfarmersmarket.com.

Ride Against Suicide Poker Run - Bikers Against Bullying

Registration starts at 9 AM at the Walk to Prevent Suicide in Vernal at the Colton Pavilion. 50/50 Raffle Prizes for Highest Hand and Lowest Hand Kick stands up at 1 pm Registration Fees: $20 a rider $10 a passenger $5 extra hand Let’s help prevent bullying and suicide in the Uintah Basin together. Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Colton Pavilion Vernal Utah.

Lose Yourself Fun Run

Join us for the 15th annual Lose Yourself Fun Run! Run or walk across gorgeous farmland and actual portions of the corn maze. Choose between the 1 mile or 5K course. All proceeds will benefit Lydia Hampton of Bluebell who is battling stage IV breast cancer. Cost: $15-$25. Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Bluebell Corn Maze. For more info visit www.bluebellcornmaze.com.

Walk with us to Prevent Suicide

The Walk to Prevent Suicide - OOTD Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about. For more information, please contact: Contact Name: Rick Robbins (He/Him) Contact Phone: 435-828-4179 Contact Email: RickRobbins2020@gmail.com Register here: www.afsp.org/vernal. Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Colton Pavilion Vernal Utah.

Uintah High School Varsity Soccer (Girls Home Game)

Uintah High vs Timpanogos  High. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Uintah High School Soccer Field.

Free Amateur Radio Classes!

Free Amateur Radio Classes, *, Happening from August 21st to October 2nd for six weeks during Thursdays from 6 P.M. - 8 P.M. at the Emergency Operations Center (641 East 300 South Suite #375, Vernal, UT 84078) at the third floor. *, Learn from BARC, the Basin Amateur Radio Club! Earn your amateur radio license when you take the exam! *, For more information, please visit: *, http://basinarc.org/, *, https://www.facebook.com/61557148246356, *, BARC – The Amateur Radio Club with Bite! Cost: $0.00. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Emergency Operations Center (641 East 300 South Suite #375, Vernal, UT 84078) at the third floor. For more info visit basinarc.org.

Uintah High School Varsity Volleyball (Girls Home Game)

Uintah High vs Mountain View High. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Gym at Uintah High School.

Ashley Valley Farmers Market

Support your local growers, ranchers, bakers, artisans and more by shopping at Ashley Valley Farmers Market. Make new friends, share food prep tips and listen to live music in the process. Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Uintah County Library plaza, downtown Vernal. 225 East Main. For more info visit www.avfarmersmarket.com.

Uintah High School Varsity Soccer (Girls Home Game)

Uintah High vs Summit Academy High. Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Uintah High School Soccer Field.

Uintah High School Varsity Volleyball (Girls Home Game)

Uintah High vs Summit Academy High. Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Gym at Uintah High School.

Free Amateur Radio Classes!

Free Amateur Radio Classes, *, Happening from August 21st to October 2nd for six weeks during Thursdays from 6 P.M. - 8 P.M. at the Emergency Operations Center (641 East 300 South Suite #375, Vernal, UT 84078) at the third floor. *, Learn from BARC, the Basin Amateur Radio Club! Earn your amateur radio license when you take the exam! *, For more information, please visit: *, http://basinarc.org/, *, https://www.facebook.com/61557148246356, *, BARC – The Amateur Radio Club with Bite! Cost: $0.00. Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Emergency Operations Center (641 East 300 South Suite #375, Vernal, UT 84078) at the third floor. For more info visit basinarc.org.

Uintah High School Varsity Volleyball (Girls Home Game)

Uintah High vs Orem High. Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Gym at Uintah High School.

Uintah High School Varsity Football (Home Game)

Uintah  High vs Salem High. Friday, October 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Stadium at Uintah High School.

Fall Boo-Tique Extravaganza

Come shop over 60 local vendors for some food, fun, clothing, and decor. Bring the kids in their Halloween costumes for Trick-or-Treating, too!! Cost: Free. Saturday, October 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Uintah Conference Center (212 E 200 S, Vernal, UT).

Uintah High School Varsity Volleyball (Girls Home Game)

Uintah High vs Provo High. Thursday, October 9, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Gym at Uintah High School.

Diamond Mountain Dragway Race

Join us for drag racing at Utah's only drag strip. Cost: $10 a person at gate, 11 and under free. Friday, October 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – Saturday, October 11, 2025, 6:00 PM. Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex.

11th Annual Pumpkin Palooza

Celebrate Fall with pumpkin spice, tasty treats, local vendors, and a day full of fun! 40% off all Halloween excluding balloons. Saturday, October 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Get This Party Started 57 North 500 West, Vernal, UT 84078.

Uintah High School Varsity Volleyball (Girls Home Game)

Uintah High vs Mountain View High. Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Gym at Uintah High School.

Uintah High School Varsity Football (Home Game)

Uintah  High vs Park City  High. Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Stadium at Uintah High School.

Something Witchy This Way Comes

A Seasonal Evening of Ritual, Curiosity & a Little Magic, , ✨ Curious hearts welcome. No broomstick required. , The air feels different in October...like something’s shifting, even if you can’t quite name it. , Maybe you’ve felt it too. The pull to slow down. The spark of something a little mystical. The sense that this season holds more than pumpkins and costumes. , Join Tonya Marie, local mentor and founder of Sacred Instinct, for a cozy, curiosity-led evening that explores the season of the witch - without needing to be one. , This is not about labels or lifetimes. It’s about: 🔮 Playing with everyday ritual and intentional moments, 🔮 Creating a small take-home charm or seasonal talisman, 🔮 Gathering in community as the veil thins and the light shifts, , No experience needed, just a willingness to explore the mystery and meaning woven into this time of year. , Whether you’re here for the candles, the conversation, or the quiet magic of it all…… Cost: TBD. Monday, October 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. The Wellness Hub 185 North Vernal Ave. Vernal, UT. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Vernal's Community Veterans Day Flag Retirement Ceremony

In preparation for this meaningful event, Squadron 11 of Sons of American Legion needs the help of youth groups and families to respectfully fold 500 tired flags and place them in flag caskets before Veterans Day. Contact me and I will deliver 20-50 flags that need folded and you cans bring them to the Flag retirement ceremony and respectfully retire them. This can be a meaningful way to teach our youth patriotism and respect for OUR FLAG. Guy Collett Commander Squad 11 SAL 435-790-7846. Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Uintah Conference Center 313 East 200 South.