Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Announcements

H.E.L.P. is here!

2011-11-10T10:17:44-07:00

H.E.L.P. is here!

Grab a few co-workers, friends or family members!

Open to SRPMIC Enrolled Community Members 10 yrs or older

SRPMIC Tribal & Enterprise Employees

GIVE YOURSELF A TEAM NAME & LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

The holiday season is quickly approaching. Soon you'll be gathering to celebrate with family & friends. Your will power will be tested by tempting foods you'll encounter at holiday get-togethers. H.E.L.P. can assist you to embrace the fun of the season without packing on extra pounds! H.E.L.P. is a twelve-week program that can aid in maintaining your weight during the holiday season or to stay within two to three pounds of your starting weight during those tough weeks when temptation seems to lurk around every corner. If you want to improve you physical & well-being H.E.L.P. is here!

Questions

Call Fitness Center Staff at

480-362-7320

4 persons per team

Teams can be all female or co-ed

No more that 2 men per team

(men lose weight more easily than women)

Pre-holiday assessment will start Wednesday November 9th and ends on Friday November 18th.

Program begins November 21st.

CENTER STREET CONSTRUCTION

2011-11-21T10:04:46-07:00

SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC ONLY, CENTER STREET, CAMELBACK TO INDIAN SCHOOL.

Due to utility installation along Center Street, traffic is allowed only in the southbound direction between Camelback Road and Indian School Road. The northbound lane is closed to all traffic. Police, Fire and Emergency vehicles will be allowed access.

Please drive carefully through the construction zone. Thank you.

Questions or need more information?
Contact Pamela Tracy
Engineering & Construction Services
480.362.7602

W.I.S.H. Parent Education Program

2011-10-31T10:39:01-07:00

What do you WISH for your child?

W.I.S.H. Parent Education Program

"Empowering Parents through Education"

When: Beginning November 30th, 2011

(Every Wednesday)

Where: Education Board Room

Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm

Light Dinner and Childcare will be available!
Receive diapers/incentices and books every class!
Open to all parents with children birth-5
Sign up now for our 16 week hands-on classes that celebrate the proud profession of parenthood!

Course topics include:

Positive Behavior Support
Media Impact on Development
Brain Development
Parent-Child Relationships
First-Aid/CPR certification
Literacy Activities
Developing Schedules & Routines
Stress Management in Parents & Children

Information? Contact Pamela Prasher or Martha Villalobos at 480.362.2246

Life Enhancement Class Winter 2012 Session

2011-12-30T10:12:56-07:00

The Life Enhancement And Resource Network is offering a 12 week intense and cumulative Winter Session that will cover parent based topics under six core components. The components are: Personal Development, Child Development, Career Enhancement & Employability, Finances, Education, and Health & Wellness.

Examples of topics are: Communication Skills, Developmental Stages, Job Search, Resume Building, Budgeting, Nutrition Education, Smart Shopping, Exercise, Depression, and many more. Classes are also conducted in a variety of methods: Hands-on, Lecture/Classroom, Guest Speakers/Presentations, and off location 'field trips'.

Classes are held Monday-Friday's 9am-12pm in the Food Bank Classroom.

Registration is required, please fill out the attached form and submit it or stop by the Life Enhancement And Resource Network office in the Community Services Building to register in person. Classes are open to anyone residing in the SRPMIC community; new students will get first priority.

For more informatino please contact Brooke DeCora, Life Enhancement Facilitator at 480-362-2731 or at brooke.decora@srpmic-nsn.gov. You can also contact the Life Enhancement And Resource Network main line at 480-362-5680.

74th Annual Fair & Rodeo

2012-01-06T08:35:28-07:00

74th Annual

Tohono O'odham Nation

Rodeo & Fair

February 4 - 5, 2012

Celebrating our 74th year of operation, the Tohono O'odham Nation Rodeo & Fair is Arizona's longest running All-Indian rodeo! Our schedule this year runs from February 2 through February 5, 2012 at the Eugene P. Tashquinth, Sr. Livestock Complex in Sells, Arizona.

The Tohono O'odham Nation Rodeo & Fair is our biggest and most attractive event of the year. Everyone is welcome to come and join in the fun at the parade, rodeo competitions and performances during the week.

Bring the family out to enjoy the full experience the Rodeo & Fair has to offer! There is sure to be something for everyone - rodeo competitions, traditional games, food, crafts, performances and carnival rides.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone this year at the 74th Annual Tohono O'odham Nation Rodeo and Fair! Welcome and enjoy the festivities!

- Ned Norris Jr., Chairman
- Wavalene M. Romero, Vice Chairwoman

For More Information Visit www.tonation.nsn.gov or contact The Rodeo & Fair Office at: 520.383.2588

Living Well with Disabilities

2011-12-13T08:41:30-07:00

Living Well with Disabilities

Partnering with the YMCA and ABIL

ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW LIVING WITH A PHYSICAL DISABILITY? THEN OUR LIFE-SKILLS WORKSHOPS MAY BE THE PROGRAM FOR YOU!

10 weekly sessions, with 2 hour weekly meetings
Free of charge
For adults 18 years and older

Topics such as goal setting , problem solving, self-esteem, nutrition, depression, and advocacy will be discussed in the workshops.

Two 10-week sessions offered with Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL)

Mesa - East Valley Office

2150 S. Country Club Dr. Ste. 10

Mesa, AZ 85210

Dates - Mesa

Mondays; 10:30-12:30pm

January 9th

January 23rd

January 30th

February 6th

February 13th

February 27th

March 5th

March 12th

March 19th

March 26th

April 2nd

Phoenix- Disability Empowerment Center

5025 E. Washington St. Ste 200

Phoenix, AZ 85034

Dates - Phoenix

January 6th

January 13th

January 20th

January 27th

February 3rd

February 10th

February 17th

February 24th

March 2nd

March 9th

March 16th

There are openings for up to 10 people for each session, so sign up today!

Are you interested in attending our workshops?

Please call or email to request reasonable accommodations and to get registered today!

Registration help: John Beaubien 602.443.0738 johnb@abil.org

All ABIL Events are fragrance free. Please do not wear scented products! Thank you!

Special Needs Resources/SRPMIC neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented. This information is provided as a community service.

Still accepting applications for Mentor Program

2012-01-26T10:11:49-07:00

The SRPMIC Fatherhood Mentor Program is still accepting applications for mentees. We are looking for community member boys age 12-17. The parents and youth will need to complete an application and intake. Participation requires a 12-month minimum commitment with a minimum of 4 hours per week contact. Those interested can come to our offices located in the Community Services Building; LEARN offices (formerly TANF).

We are also still looking for mentors. Mentors must be men 21 and over, community members or employees. There will be a background check.

You may also call for more information: Julie Sepulveda, or Kevin Poleyumptewa at 480.362.7551

Position openings week of January 30, 2012

2012-01-31T08:37:14-07:00

Position Openings Week of January 30, 2012

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC

Department of Corrections Corrections Corporal

Close 02/15/12
Senior Services Homecare Assistant III

Close 02/09/12
Youth Services House Parents

Close 02/05/12
Housing Housing Maintenance Laborer

Close 02/06/12
Internal Audit Internal Audit Manager

Continuous
Internal Audit Internal Auditor

Close 02/08/12
Information Technology IT Security Officer
Continuous
Judicial Licensed Associate Judge

Close 02/17/12
Housing Loan Service Specialist

Close 02/08/12
Information Technology Programmer II

Close 02/06/12
Health & Human Services Psychiatrist

Continuous
Tribal Court Security Guard (Court)

Close 02/10/12
Social Services Social Worker II (Child Protective Services)

Close 02/06/12
Community Regulatory Agency Surveillance Officer

Close 02/06/12

For more information on these positions please contact the Recruitment Division at 480-362-7925

To apply for any of these positions a completed a SRPMIC Employment Application is required.

A resume may supplement an application however, a resume alone will not be considered.

SRPMIC is an "Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer." Preference will be given to a qualified Community Member, then a qualified Native American and then other qualified candidate

For Community member/Native American preference, applicant must submit a copy of Tribal Enrollment card or CIB which indicates enrollment in a Federally Recognized Native American

Tribe by one of the following methods:
        1) Attach to application
        2) Fax (480-362-5860)
        3) Mail or hand delivers to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

GED Testing Fee Increase

2012-01-13T16:31:06-07:00

NOTICE

Effective February 1, 2012, GED testing fees will be $85.00 for all non-community members.

Payment by money order only. NO cash or personal checks.

Information? Call Yolanda Ruiz at 480-362-2560.

FUNERAL SERVICE

2012-01-26T10:08:38-07:00

ROBERT L. RICHARDS

VISITATION

FRIDAY 3:00PM - 5:00PM

RICHARDS FAMILY HOME - 4292 N 126th BUNNY VILLE

(2 STORY HOUSE)

WAKE SERVICE

FRIDAY FEB 3, 2012

6:00PM

MEMORIAL HALL

FUNERAL SERVICE

SATURDAY FEB 4, 2012

8:00AM

MEMORIAL HALL

BURIAL TO TAKE PLACE AT SALT RIVER CEMETERY

MEAL FOLLOWING SERVICE

NO GANG ATTIRE, OR DRUGS, ALCOHOL ALLOWED

Funeral Arrangements

2012-01-31T11:35:04-07:00

Funeral Arrangements

for

George Louis Lerma

November 6, 1964 - January 29, 2012

WAKE

Friday, February 3, 2012

6:00-10:00pm

Lehi Community Center

Overnight Piipaash Traditional

Family Residence - 3654 N. Mesa Drive

FUNERAL

Saturday, February 4, 2012

7:00am

St. Francis Church

(Motorcycle escort by "Red Mountain Riders")

Burial to follow at Lehi Cemetery

No gang attire, all choirs welcome

Weekend Travel Alerts

2012-02-03T10:48:04-07:00

A.D.O.T.

WEEKEND TRAVEL ALERT

Febuary 3-6, 2012

1. I-10 EB closed between I-17 and Seventh St. near
downtown Phoenix for tunnel cleaning and overhead sign
installation. All traffic detoured onto I-17; I-10 EB drivers can also use I-17 SB to reconnect with I-10 at 24th St. near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
9 p.m. Friday - 7 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 4)

2. I-10 WB closed between Seventh St. and Seventh Ave. near downtown Phoenix for tunnel cleaning and overhead sign installation. Multiple ramps closed near work zone. Traffic will exit at Seventh St. and use McDowell Rd. to Seventh Ave. I-10 WB drivers can also use I-17 to the Stack interchange to bypass tunnel closure.
9 p.m. Saturday - 7 a.m. Sunday (Feb. 5)

3. SR 143 SB closed between McDowell Rd. and University Dr. for structure painting and sign work. Connecting ramps to SR 143 SB from Sky Harbor Blvd. WB and Loop 202 EB also closed. Drivers can use 44th St. to University Dr.
10 p.m. Friday - 5 a.m. Monday (Feb. 6)

4. SR 85 NB ramp to I-10 EB closed for guard rail repair. Consider using Broadway Rd. to Miller Rd.
9 p.m. Sunday - 3 a.m. Monday (Feb. 6)

See other weekend restrictions related to these and
other projects at
www.ValleyFreeways.com/OtherRestrictions.

Highway restrictions outside Metro Phoenix:
Northern AZ travel: Expect lane restrictions and detours near I-17 and SR 69 interchange for bridge construction at Cordes Junction. Obey reduced speed limits in work zones.
Kingman and Las Vegas travel: US 93 work zone north of Wikieup (starting at MP109) for widening project. No passing. Delays up to 15 minutes possible. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays.
Southern AZ travel: 30-minute delay scheduled on EB I-10 at SR 90 near Benson beginning 7 a.m. Sunday
(Feb. 5) to accommodate oversized load.

Find information about highway projects outside Metro Phoenix at azdot.gov/statewide.

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Please buckle up, observe speed limits, and never drink and drive.

Highway conditions available at:

www.valleyfreeways.com

www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1

Book Sale Cancelled until further notice

2012-01-31T08:58:06-07:00

Book Salt Scheduled at the Salt River Tribal Library on Feb. 4th has been cancelled until further notice.

Information? Contact Leigh Thomas at 480.362.2557

FUNERAL SERVICE

2012-02-01T15:55:54-07:00

EARL RAY

"LO:DAC"

WAKE SERVICE

MONDAY 2/6/2012

6:00PM - 10:00PM

MEMORIAL HALL - 9849 E EARLL DRIVE

*ALL CHOIRS WELCOME*

*FOOD DONATIONS WELCOME*

OVERNIGHT TRADITIONAL

FUNERAL SERVICE

TUESDAY 2/7/2012

10:00AM

MEMORIAL HALL

BURIAL HELD AT SALT RIVER CEMETERY

MEAL TO FOLLOW AT MEMORIAL HALL

*FOOD DONATIONS WELCOME*

NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR GANG ATTIRE ALLOWED

February is Heart Month!

2012-01-06T08:37:10-07:00

February is Heart Month!

Walking is a great physical activity. Walking 30 minutes for at least 5 days can lower your risk of , heart disease, stroke, and diabetes .

Lets walk together!

When:
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Time:
Warm-up & Stretch --12:05 pm-12:15 pm
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
Where:
Salt River Fitness Center 's Courtyard

Questions: 480-362-7320

No sign up! Just show up!

Public Hearing for Proposed Business Lease B-120

2012-01-31T08:55:02-07:00

The Board of Regents of the University of Washington has requested approval of Business Lease B-120. The proposed lease term is for a term of 19 years with an option to renew for an additional 10 years. The subject site is located near the corner of Higley and Thomas Roads, and is on Tribal Land located in the Southest Quarter of Section 22, Township 2 North, Range 6 East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, Arizona.

The Council Public Hearing will be on February 8, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the SRPMIC Council Chambers.

For more information, contact Tammie Curtis at 480.362.7668

Zumba Fitness Party

2012-01-11T08:20:45-07:00

Join the Party!

Zumba Fitness Carnival

!!@~!!Mardi Gras Theme!!@~!!

Thursday, February 16

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Salt River Community Building

(McDowell road and Longmore road)

The latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie burning, dance fitness-party!

Feel the music and let loose!

Questions call 480-362-7320

Tribal Emergency Response Commission (TERC) Meeting

2012-01-27T11:03:39-07:00

The Tribal Emergency Response Commission will meet to discuss emergency and disaster preparedness efforts by the Community. The meeting is open to the Community. Tentative agenda includes an update from the Community's Emergency Manager.