August 2026
Events This Month
Duchesne City Council Meeting — August 11
The Duchesne City Council will hold a public meeting at City Hall on Tuesday evening.
DetailsUintah River High School new-student orientation
New URHS students can meet staff, tour the school and learn about available programs before classes begin.
DetailsUintah River High School first day of school
URHS begins the 2026-27 school year with doors opening at 8 a.m. and the first bell at 8:55 a.m.
DetailsThe Moon Lake Gathering
A community gathering is scheduled in Duchesne at the county’s Centennial Events Center.
DetailsCome From Away — Community Theater Production
A community theater production of “Come From Away” will be presented at Union High Auditorium in Roosevelt.
DetailsDuchesne County School District first day of school
Duchesne County School District schools begin the 2026-27 academic year on August 20.
DetailsOverdose Awareness Day luminary lighting at Bottle Hollow
The Soo-Myh-Vaht-Toom remembrance event will hold a luminary lighting at Bottle Hollow Pavilion to recognize people affected by overdose.
DetailsExcel Beginning Workshop in Roosevelt
A one-day introductory workshop will cover spreadsheet creation, formatting, common formulas, functions, commands and useful keyboard techniques in Microsoft Excel.
DetailsExcel — Beginning Course
An introductory Excel training session will be offered at the Lagoon Street training location in Roosevelt.
DetailsDuchesne City Council Meeting — August 25
The Duchesne City Council will hold its second scheduled August meeting at City Hall.
DetailsHigh school and middle school cross-country meet at Starvation State Park
A high school and middle school cross-country meet is scheduled at the park from 2 to 7 p.m. on August 26. Families and regular park visitors should anticipate organized race activity during the afternoon and evening.
DetailsWellness Empowered health screening
Painted Horse Diabetes Prevention Program will offer a four-hour community health-screening session.
DetailsDinah SOAR Days 2026 hot-air balloon festival
The free, family-friendly festival features early-morning hot-air balloon launches and live entertainment in Vernal. Launches are scheduled Friday through Sunday.
DetailsFamily Movie Night — August
Free family movie screening with popcorn. The selected film will be rated PG or lower.
DetailsLunch and Learn: Prevent a Deadly Opioid Overdose
The Alcohol Substance Abuse Prevention Program will present a lunchtime educational session about preventing fatal opioid overdoses.
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