The Southern Ute Education Department is recruiting 10 rising 8th graders through high school students for a 5-day trip to Oceanside, California, June 24-28, 2024. The trip will allow Southern Ute Tribal Member youth to explore Growth Fund Properties and discover future career paths. Application Deadline is February 29, 2024, to drop off or email. You can scan the QR Code located on the attached flyer for the application. Please submit applications, inquire, or provide concerns, to the following SU Education employees: Chasity Bean at cbean@southernute-nsn.gov Julie Stone at jstone@southernute-nsn.gov Thank you, Chasity M. Bean Southern Ute Indian Tribe Education Department Education Specialist O: 970-563-2793 cbean@southernute-nsn.gov

SunUte knows this is over a month away, but we are excited to get the word out!  Volleyball camp for boys and girls ages 8-17 will take place on March 8, 2024, at SunUte Community Center from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Pizza to follow!!  Cost is $5/participant. Call SunUte at 970-563-0214 for more questions or Kelsey Frost at 970-563-2660.

Please join us for a lunch & learn to celebrate American Heart Month this February. There will be an informational presentation, free blood pressure screenings, and free food! Please RSVP for this event at: https://forms.office.com/r/KZd7nwC5N2 We look forward to seeing you there and helping you learn about ways to keep your heart healthy. Toghoyaqh, Aly Seibel Admin Assistant I Community & Home Health Services   Office: 970-563-2348 Cell: 970-553-0118

TO avoid utility shut off, please settle payment before 10:00 a.m. on February 7, 2024   The link for payment is: Pay My Bill – Southern Ute Utilities Division (suitutil.com) Please call Utilities at (970) 563-5500 for further assistance.  

TO avoid utility shut off, please settle payment before 10:00 a.m. on April 3, 2024.   The link for payment is: Pay My Bill – Southern Ute Utilities Division (suitutil.com) Please call Utilities at (970) 563-5500 for further assistance.

The Southern Ute Behavioral Health Division would like to invite you to a training for community members who have a family member who struggles with alcohol or drug use. This is a two-day training on February 7th and 8th. There will be lunch and prizes; please take a look at the attached flyer for more details. Hope to see you there! Please call the Behavioral Health Center at (970) 563-5700 if you have any questions. www.eventbrite.com

Join the SU Multi-Purpose Facility staff for the monthly breakfast for tribal community senior members.  Please call (970) 563-2640 for more information.

Shining Mountain Health and Wellness will hold the February Breastfeeding and Parenting Support Class on Thursday, February 8th from 12-1pm, downstairs in the Mouache Capote Building. Join us for our “Heart 2 Heart-Ways to Bond with Baby” discussion, dress up for Valentine photos, and enjoy a healthy lunch! We invite anyone to attend to learn more from our certified lactation counselors and support others in their breastfeeding journey. Heather Sorensen, MSN, RN Program Manager, Shining Mountain Health and Wellness Southern Ute Indian Tribe 970-563-2349 office hsorensen@southernute-nsn.gov

Southern Ute DSS is bringing in a second class for the Tribal Community! This class, Fatherhood/Motherhood is Sacred class is geared towards Parents and/or family members in the community that would like to engage in a class that discusses cultural preservation while re-vitalizing the sacred roles of Fatherhood and Motherhood. NAFFA or Native American Fatherhood and Families Association along with Founder and President Albert M. Pooley (Hopi/Navajo) has designed this class to emphasize that families are the heart of all cultures. "Our method is to uplift, encourage, assist, and teach. Fulfilling life with hope, gratitude, and understanding has a powerful effect in changing attitudes and behavior. There is no better way. " Classes start January 30, 2024, and will continue through the month of February as stated in the flyer below.  Please call (970) 563-2335 for more information.

February 2204's Sip, Chat, and Chew is sponsored by the Sky Ute Casino and Resort.  The dinner is open to all members of the 3 Ute Tribes and their families.  All ages are welcome.  Door prize donations are appreciated.  Please call (970) 563-2640 for additional information.