CERCA CALENDAR

Celebrations proliferate in Cerca Country this coming month. Mark your own calendar with those that appeal to you.

Thursday-Nov. 4, Springdale, Utah: Red Rock Film Festival. Film competitions, screenings and panel discussions within some of the most spectacular scenery on earth. Canyon Community Center and Flanigan's Inn. (888) 602-0009, www.ophilia.com.

Friday-Nov. 4, Page, Ariz.: Lake Powell Balloon Regatta. Balloon lift-off every morning at 7 a.m. at the Lake Powell National Golf Course. Street fair with food, arts and crafts and local fundraisers, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Page's main street, Lake Powell Boulevard will be shut down for balloon glow after dark. (928) 660-3405, (888) 261-7243, www.cityofpage.org.

Saturday, Springdale, Utah: Butch Cassidy 10K Run and 5K walk. The 10K route runs from Springdale to the town of Grafton and 5K starts on Bridge Road in Rockville and continues on to Grafton, a location site from "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." (435) 772-3434, www.springdaletown.com.

Saturday-Nov. 4, Zion National Park, Utah: Zion Geology Workshop. This two-day workshop explores Zion's past. Short hikes will take you to a slot canyon, landslide and rockfall to discuss how water and erosion continue shaping Zion's landscape. Zion Canyon Field Institute, (800) 635-3959, www.zionpark.org.

Nov. 7-10, Cedar City, Utah: Iron Mission Days. Cedar City birthday celebration featuring demonstrations of pioneer living skills, lectures and guided tours. (435) 586-9290, www. scenicsouthernutah.com.

Nov. 7-11, Death Valley National Park, Calif.: Death Valley 49ers Encampment. Highlights include seeing the wagon train and desert trail riders enter the valley after days on the trail; cowboy poetry; four-wheel-drive tours; Western art show and fiddle, mandolin, banjo and guitar competitions. Event is in its 58th year. www.deathvalley49ers. org.

Nov. 8, Zion National Park, Utah: Thursday Trek. Join a naturalist for an introduction to the geology, and history of Zion. Zion Canyon Field Institute, (800) 635-3959, www.zionpark.org.

Nov. 8-11, Laughlin: Laughlin International Rally and Motorsports Festival. What has become known as the "Longest Toughest Rally" in the United States includes an Adventure Rally, Drift, Rally-Cross and Super Stage. (702) 298-8171. www.visitlaughlin.com.

Nov. 10, St. George, Utah: Turkey Trot. This fun loop course starts and ends at Vernon Worthen Park. Register on the morning of the run at 9 a.m. All donations go to Dixie Care and Share. (435) 634-5860, www. scenicsouthernutah.com.

Nov. 11, Flagstaff, Ariz.: Veteran's Weekend Star Fest. This evening event will feature indoor programs and numerous telescopes set up. Lowell Observatory, (928) 774-3358, www.lowell.edu.

Nov. 11, Parker, Ariz.: Annual Bluewater Resort and Casino Triathlon. Long-course triathlon features a 1K swim, 53K bike and 8K run. Short-course triathlon features a half-K swim, 15K bike and 4K run. mountainmanevents.com.

Nov. 11, Reno: Movin' Out. Billy Joel and director/choreographer Twyla Tharp have joined forces to create this musical. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. (877) 840-0457. www.pioneercenter.com.

Nov. 14-19, St. George, Utah: Jubilee of Trees. This festival features an auction for Christmas trees, talent show, holiday fashion show, teddy bear picnic and a concert. A benefit for Children's Healthcare. (435) 251-2485, www.jubileeoftrees.org.

Nov. 21 and 23, 24, Flagstaff, Ariz.: Thanksgiving Star Fest. This event features indoor programs and numerous telescopes set up for viewing throughout the campus. Lowell Observatory, (928) 774-3358, www.lowell.edu.

Nov. 22-Dec. 7, Cedar City, Utah: American Children's Christmas Festival. This event features a storybook cavalcade, Christmas village, Santaland and festival of trees. Cedar City Heritage Center. (435) 865-5107. www. scenicsouthernutah.com.

Nov. 23-Dec. 26, Prescott, Ariz.: World's Largest Gingerbread Village. More than 100 gingerbread structures on display in a winter wonderland that includes electric trains. Prescott Resort, (928) 776-1666 or www.prescottresort.com.

Nov. 23, Williams, Ariz.: Mountain Village Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. The holiday season starts with lighting the town tree, a parade of lights, Dickens carolers, lighting contests and an outdoor skating rink. (928) 607-0123, www. williamsfestivals.com.

Nov. 29-Dec. 1, St. George, Utah: Dickens' Christmas Festival. Get a jump on your Christmas shopping at unique shops while being entertained by a cast of Dickens' characters . (877) 856-6366, www. dickenschristmasfestival.com.