Local and Community Sharing
Do you have or know of things happening in Duchesne County or the Basin area that would be of interest to others?
Please feel free to contact us
rdeppe@cherryroad.com
tmonson@cherryroad.com or call
435-938-7112 ext 2053
Vernal Walk to Prevent Suicide OOTD
This public event is sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Utah
Colton Pavilion
370 N 900 W in in Vernal UT
Saturday September 20, 2025 at 10 am – 12 (Noon)
For more information, please contact:
Rick Robbins 435 828 4179 or
email RickRobbins2020@gmail.com
Recovery Day
Save the Date and come join us in Vernal for this free community event being held at “Remember The Maine” park.
* Free Lunch * Speakers * Resource Booths *Family Fun
11 am – 2 pm
September 27, 2025
Open to the public and everyone invited
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers
Are you interested in learning more about the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. There are three camps situated in our area. Please feel free to contact any of the persons listed below to get more information like meeting times and membership details.
#Camps Ashley and May Ruple
2nd Thursday 1-2pm
Vernal Golden Age Center
Captain Lory Cook 435-828-5580
#Camp Bicentennial
2nd Wednesday 12-1pm
Captain Rebecca Richards 435-828-7707
#Camp Buena Vista
2nd Wednesday 2-3pm
Uintah County Library
Captain Ellen Kiever 435-828-1006
#Camp Escalante
2nd Thursday 6:30-7:30 pm
Captain Marilyn Wallis 435-790-5198
#Camp Tokawana
2nd Thursday 2-3pm
Captain Eleanor Rust 435-790-2389
#Camp Vernal
2nd Wednesday 6-7pm
Vernal Family Search Center 480 W 500 N
Captain Stephanie Howard 435-290-4485
#Camp Roosevelt
2nd Monday 1pm
Senior Crossroads in Roosevelt
Captain Lou Ann Angus 435-722-8366
#Camp Duchesne/Theodore
2nd Monday 1pm
Duchesne Library
Captain Jean Bleazard 435-823-5269
#Camp Tabiona/Sacajawea
2nd Monday 1pm
Tabiona DUP Cabin
Captain Bonnie Roberts 435-671-9975
Alcoholics Anonymous
* Meetings are held in Roosevelt, Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 pm., at the
Roosevelt Alano Club. Address is 144 E. 300 S., one half block west of Highway 40.
* Duchesne meetings are Tuesday, 7 pm, at the Black Sheep Coffee Shop on Main Street
Medicare Enrollment
Trained counselors are available to help with Medicare enrollments or answer questions. Contact Julie at Uintah Basin Association of Government to schedule an appointment at 435 722 4518
Heating Bill Emergency
There may be help if you have a shut-off notice or have had your heat source disconnected. Please call the H.E.A.T. offices at 435 722 5218 or 435 781 2021 for details.
Social Security Assistance
Find trained help with your Social Security questions, at Uintah Basin Association of Government, (UBAOG) office located at 330 E 100 S in Roosevelt every Tuesday from 9 – 11 am. For more information please call Michelle at 435 722 5204.
Bureau of Vital Statistics
TriCounty Health Department, 281 E. 200 N., Roosevelt. Your local resource to locate records, such as birth and death certificates, proof of marriage, and divorces. For more information contact Crystal at 435 247 1180. Hours are Monday thru Friday, 8 am – 4:45 pm
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Meets the third Tuesday of every month, 1 pm at the Golden Age Center, in Vernal. Located at 330 S. Aggie Blvd., For more info, call Teri at 435 789 2169.
Girl Scout Troop
The Girl Scout Troop of Duchesne is now actively searching for girls between K-8 grade to join in on the fun and adventures of scouting. To learn more, please contact Makayla Rheinhardt at 385 626 3023 or email at mrsrheinhardt27@gmail.com.
Cub Scout Pack 965
Weekly den meetings are held every Thursday at 5:30 pm at the Kings Peak Elementary School Cafeteria. To gain access to these meeting please use the North side entrance to the cafeteria.Summer locations may change according to the projects the scouts will be doing each week.
For more information and to ask questions please call Kim Hicken at 435 823 3430.
Tutors Needed
Earn tax-free income by tutoring children. You must be 55 and over. For more information call UBAOG, 435 722 4518.
Veteran Services Available
VA Representatives provide free services to veterans, dependents, and their widows. Call 385 414 0155 for an appointment. All appointments are made by phone.
Veteran Employment Services
Roosevelt Employment Center provides training services for veterans, dependents, and their widows that meet the eligibility requirements. Call Robert Simone at 435 781 4124 for more information.
Roosevelt Grief Share
Roosevelt Baptist Church, 402 Hillcrest Drive. Bible-based weekly grief support group 6 – 8 pm For more info, call Melody at 435 823 3397.
Mutual Self-Help Housing
Do you dream of someday having a home of your own? Your local UBAOG office may have just the program for you. Your participation and hard work are a part of the plan, in achieving your goal. For further information contact Jeannie Powell at 435 722 4518. Some restrictions and program income limits apply.
Replacement Home Program
Do you need help with home repairs linked to health and safety issues.There may be a way to qualify for help. Call Kendra Hackford, 435 722 4518, for further details. Some restrictions and program income limits apply.
Local Emergency Planning
The Duchesne County committee meets every second Tuesday of the month, in the Emergency Operation Center, 21554 W. 9000 S., next to the Duchesne County Jail and Justice Center in Duchesne, Utah. Lunch is provided.
Roosevelt City Council
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers room of the Roosevelt City Building.
Duchesne County Planning and Zoning Committee
Meet on the first Wednesday of the month in the Commission Chambers located in the Duchesne County Administration Building. Meeting are at 5 pm..
Arts, Parks and Recreation
Meetings are scheduled on the first Thursday of each month, in the Roosevelt City Building. Time is set for 7 pm.
.Roosevelt Business Alliance
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month.Light refreshments are served at 7:45 a.m.. Business meetings start promptly at 8 a.m., in the Roosevelt Branch Library, located at 50 N. 200 W., Roosevelt.