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Community Calendar
Wednesday 7/28
· Tribal Council will participate in an Economic Development Workshop today and tomorrow
· The Beat the Heat Walking Support Group begins this morning at 7am at the Museum at
· Walk Springs. T-shirts, a snack and beverage will be given to participants at 7:30. The walking group will meet Wednesday mornings at 7am. Attendance each week enters you for incentive! For more information call John Brunoe at 553-0118
· The Summer Library program makes a spask today at 2 at Warm Springs ECE
· The 4-H kids garden and cooking club meets today.
· The Museum at Warm Springs is featuring a Native American Dance Performance this afternoon at 1pm. This is an ongoing Summer Dance Program Series featuring the Star Horse Dancers and Drummers..
· It’s Simnasho’s 8th annual “Hot Summer Night” Pow Wow tonight at the Simnasho Pow Wow Arbor. The Potluck BBQ Dinner is at 6 and the Social Dancing and Singing is at 7. Bring a lawn chair, wind breaker and good feelings. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy!
· The Deschutes County fair starts today and runs thru Sunday at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond.
Warm Springs Vital Statistics is closed this week
Foster parents, grandparents or other care providers can sign up for free admission to the Oregon State Fair. To learn how – contact Buffy Hurtado at Work Force Development, 541-553-3324.
KWSO is currently experiencing problems with our primary phone number 553-1968. If you get a busy signal - dial 541-553-1969 and that should work
Thursday 7/29
· This week’s Summer Recreation Program Field Trip is Thursday to Gresham Skate World. Sign up at the Community Center Office. Kids need 3 dollars and 75 cents plus a sack lunch and Spending Money.
· Methamphetamine and Gang Prevention Youth Conference is being held tomorrow and Friday at Kah-Nee-Ta from 9 til 4 both days. For more details contact Wayne Miller at 541-553-2211.
· Anyone interested in saving money to go back to school, buy or fix a house, or start a business should attend the Individual Development Account orientation tomorrow at 5:30. Meet at the Family Resource Center to find out what it will take to have your savings matched three to one, which means if you deposit $25 it will be matched with $75 and you will have $100 towards your goal! Call 553-3148 for more info.
· There will be a mini soccer camp tomorrow from 2-4pm at Friendship Park in Madras. Current and former Madras Girls Soccer players will focus on skill building and snacks will be available. To sign up call the OSU/Jefferson County Extension Office 4-H program at 541-475-3808 and talk to Kora or Katy.
Friday 7/30 KWSO EAS local weekly test 4pm
The Adolescent Aftercare Program at Community Counseling is sponsoring Cosmic Bowling tonight at Madras Bowl. You can catch a ride at Community Counseling at 8:45pm. Bring money for snacks. This event is for youth 12 to 18 years old.
The Madras Flea Market is Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 til 6 each day at B and 3rd streets in Madras. It’s free to check it out and if you are interested in setting up a table – call Melissa at 541-604-4106.
Saturday 7/31
Madras Saturday Market is today 9am until 2pm at Sahalee Park in Madras featuring local, fruit, vegetable and meat vendors along with arts and crafts folks - Local shopping, live music, and food.
The Warm Springs Vital Statistics Department is open to issue Tribal IDs Monday &Wednesday mornings 8 til 11:30 plus Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1 til 4:30. The fee is $10 for an ID card, $3 for a paper copy and $1 for copies of birth certificate, Social Security cards and so on. Cash only please.
Sunday 8/1
This week’s Summer Recreation Program Field Trip is Thursday to Bullwinkles south of Portland. Sign up at the Community Center Office. Kids need 19 dollars and 95 cents plus a sack lunch and Spending Money.
Summer Recreation is open weekdays 8am until noon and 1 until 5pm at the Community Center for kids 6 and up. An afternoon snack and daily activities are offered.
The Warm Springs Boys and Girls Club is open for the summer Monday thru Friday 8am until 5:30pm at the Vern Jackson Home. The summer fee is $30.
The Jefferson County School District 509-J Summer Food Program in Warm Springs for all youth 1 to 18 serves free meals on weekdays at the Kah-Nee-Ta Hamlets from 11 to 11:30 and then from noon til 12:45 at the Skate Park across from the Community Center.
Monday 8/2
The Jefferson County School District 509-J Summer Food Program offers free meals for all youth 1 to 18 years of age. Lunch is available weekdays at the Kah-Nee-Ta Hamlets from 11 to 11:30 and then from noon til 12:45 at the Skate Park across from the Community Center.
· Warm Springs Head Start is recruiting for the coming school year. Stop by ECE or call 553-3241 for details.
Tuesday 8/3
Warm Springs Community Counseling Center’s “Relapse – Anger Resolution Group for adults” meets today at 5:30 and meets for the next 3 weeks on Tuesday nights.
The Crook County fair is Wednesday thru Saturday at the Fairgrounds in Prineville.
Wednesday8/4
Warm Springs 4-H Strengthening Families and Culture Camp begins tomorrow and runs thru next Tuesday at Peter’s Pasture. (8/5-10)
Everyone is invited to the Celilo Village School Committee Work, Education, and Health Fair on August 4, from 11am to 4pm at Celilo Village. This is a free event. The fair has been planned by the Wy-Am School Committee. Lillian Pitt is the keynote speaker for the event. The fair will offer education, work, and health related services to Native Americans living in the area who might be interested in changing or obtain a job, learn more about higher education, and receive a mini health screening. For more information, call Az Carmen, 541-221-8915.
The Beat the Heat Walking Support Group begins Wednesday at 7am at the Museum at
Walk Springs. There will be a Nutrition snack and beverage at 7:30. Attendance each week
enters you for incentive! For more information call John Brunoe at 553-0118
Thursday 8/5 KWSO EAS local weekly test 6am
This week’s Summer Recreation Program Field Trip is Thursday to Bullwinkles south of Portland. Sign up at the Community Center Office. Kids need 19 dollars and 95 cents plus a sack lunch and Spending Money.
Friday 8/6
The Madras Flea Market is Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 til 6 each day at B and 3rd streets in Madras. It’s free to check it out and if you are interested in setting up a table – call Melissa at 541-604-4106.
Saturday 8/7
Madras Saturday Market is today 9am until 2pm at Sahalee Park in Madras featuring local, fruit, vegetable and meat vendors along with arts and crafts folks - Local shopping, live music, and food.
The next Back to Boards Workshop is coming up Monday (8/16)and Tuesday at the Family Resource Center. A class is offered every month. You did need to sign up to participate and you can do that by calling 541-553-2460..
Sunday 8/8
This week’s Summer Recreation Program Field Trip is Thursday to the Clackamas Aquatic Center. Sign up at the Community Center Office. The cost varies with age. Kids need enough money, swim gear, a sack lunch and Spending Money.
Summer Recreation is open weekdays 8am until noon and 1 until 5pm at the Community Center for kids 6 and up. An afternoon snack and daily activities are offered.
The Warm Springs Boys and Girls Club is open for the summer Monday thru Friday 8am until 5:30pm at the Vern Jackson Home. The summer fee is $30.
The Jefferson County School District 509-J Summer Food Program in Warm Springs for all youth 1 to 18 serves free meals on weekdays at the Kah-Nee-Ta Hamlets from 11 to 11:30 and then from noon til 12:45 at the Skate Park across from the Community Center.
8/10 Healthy Breakfast is Tuesday morning from 9-10am at the Health and Wellness Center in the Kitchen Conference Room. The topic this week is Diabetes
Warm Springs Community Counseling Center’s “Relapse – Anger Resolution Group for adults” meets today at 5:30 and meets for the next 2 weeks on Tuesday nights.
The Warm Springs Vital Statistics Department is open to issue Tribal IDs Monday &Wednesday mornings 8 til 11:30 plus Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1 til 4:30. The fee is $10 for an ID card, $3 for a paper copy and $1 for copies of birth certificate, Social Security cards and so on. Cash only please.
8/11 KWSO EAS local weekly test 11am
The Museum at Warm Springs is featuring a Native American Dance Performance this afternoon at 1pm. This is an ongoing Summer Dance Program Series.
8/11 – the Travelling Vietnam Wall and memorials for Iraq, Iraqui Freedom, Afghanistan, Desert Storm, Korea and World War 11 – will be on display at Redmond High School Agusut 12th thru the 15th. The Travelling exhibit remembers and honors all Veterans. The truck carrying the display will make a stop at the Warm Springs Museum on Wed August 11th from 9 til 11am. It’s a central Oregon Tribute to heroes – 2010.
8/12 Community Diabetes Screenings will be held Thursday from 1:30-3pm at the Post Office.
8/12 This week’s Summer Recreation Program Field Trip is Thursday to the Clackamas Aquatic Center. Sign up at the Community Center Office. The cost varies with age. Kids need enough money, swim gear, a sack lunch and Spending Money.
8/11 KWSO EAS local weekly test 8am
The Beat the Heat Walking Support Group begins Wednesday at 7am at the Museum at
Walk Springs. There will be a Nutrition snack and beverage at 7:30. Attendance each week
enters you for incentive! For more information call John Brunoe at 553-0118
8/13
The Madras Flea Market is Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 til 6 each day at B and 3rd streets in Madras. It’s free to check it out and if you are interested in setting up a table – call Melissa at 541-604-4106.
8/14
Madras Saturday Market is today 9am until 2pm at Sahalee Park in Madras featuring local, fruit, vegetable and meat vendors along with arts and crafts folks - Local shopping, live music, and food.
8/14 The 2010 High Desert Celtic Festival and highland games is at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Madras is Saturday from 9am til 6pm. There is an entry fee with discounts for non perishable food donations. To learn more go to www dot hdcs dot net.
8/17 KWSO EAS local weekly test 8am
8/17 The Diabetes Awareness and Support Group meet Tuesday from 5-7pm at the Warm Springs Senior Center. This month’s topic is “Clinic Nutritionist”.
Warm Springs Community Counseling Center’s “Relapse – Anger Resolution Group for adults” has their final meeting at 5:30.
8/18 The Museum at Warm Springs is featuring a Native American Dance Performance this afternoon at 1pm. This is an ongoing Summer Dance Program Series.
The Beat the Heat Walking Support Group begins Wednesday at 7am at the Museum at
Walk Springs. There will be a Nutrition snack and beverage at 7:30. Attendance each week
enters you for incentive! For more information call John Brunoe at 553-0118
8/20 today is the last day for the The Jefferson County School District 509-J Summer Food Program
Yakama Nation Legends Casino 8th annual Rodeo August 20th and 21st at 7pm daily in Toppenish Washington.
8/20 The Jefferson County Library Film Center is hosting and outdoor movie in Sahalee Park in Madras.
8/20
The Madras Flea Market is Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 til 6 each day at B and 3rd streets in Madras. It’s free to check it out and if you are interested in setting up a table – call Melissa at 541-604-4106.
8/21 Attention Simnasho and Schoolie Flats residents – this Saturday is your Water Delivery Date. Please set your empty bottles outside for pick up. Contact the Tribal Sanitarian if you have any questions.
8/21 There will be a Christian community potluck dinner and united prayer for the community this Saturday Night at 6 at High Lookee Lodge in the Tribal Room.
Madras Saturday Market is today 9am until 2pm at Sahalee Park in Madras featuring local, fruit, vegetable and meat vendors along with arts and crafts folks - Local shopping, live music, and food.
8/21
8/21 – The Exercise is Fun run and walk will be held Saturday morning at 8:30am at the Warm Springs Community Center. Sign up and get your t-shirt at 8am.
The Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration is being hosted by the Coquille Tribe the weekend of September 4th and 5th at the Mill Casino on Coos Bay. There will be an outdoor festival, traditional salmon bake and Joanne Shenandoah in concert. For more details log on to the mill casino dot com.
8/23 KWSO EAS local weekly test 8am
8/24 Healthy Breakfast is Tuesday morning from 9-10am at the Health and Wellness Center in the Kitchen Conference Room. The topic this week is gum Disease
8/25 The Museum at Warm Springs is featuring a Native American Dance Performance this afternoon at 1pm. This is an ongoing Summer Dance Program Series.
The Beat the Heat Walking Support Group begins Wednesday at 7am at the Museum at
Walk Springs. There will be a Nutrition snack and beverage at 7:30. Attendance each week
enters you for incentive! For more information call John Brunoe at 553-0118
8/27
The Madras Flea Market is Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 til 6 each day at B and 3rd streets in Madras. It’s free to check it out and if you are interested in setting up a table – call Melissa at 541-604-4106.
8/28
Madras Saturday Market is today 9am until 2pm at Sahalee Park in Madras featuring local, fruit, vegetable and meat vendors along with arts and crafts folks - Local shopping, live music, and food.
9/2 – tentative back to school BBQ
9/3 KWSO EAS local weekly test 4pm
9/4 The Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration is being hosted by the Coquille Tribe this weekend at the Mill Casino on Coos Bay.
9/6 – Labor Day
9/8 – It’s the First Day of School for Grades 1-6 and 9th in the 509-j School District
9/9 – It’s the First Day of School for 7th and 8th and 10th – 12 th graders in the 509J school District. Kindergarten students should have received a letter with details about when they can go in to meet with their new teacher.
9/7 Healthy Breakfast is Tuesday morning from 9-10am at the Health and Wellness Center in the Kitchen Conference Room. The topic this week is the basics of healthy eating
9/8 The Museum at Warm Springs is featuring a Native American Dance Performance this afternoon at 1pm. This is an ongoing Summer Dance Program Series.
9/9 KWSO EAS local weekly test 11am
9/9 Community Diabetes Screenings will be held Thursday from 1:30-3pm at the Administration Building.
9/13
The next Back to Boards Workshop is coming up Monday (9/13)and Tuesday at the Family Resource Center. A class is offered every month. You did need to sign up to participate and you can do that by calling 541-553-2460..
9/15 The Museum at Warm Springs is featuring a Native American Dance Performance this afternoon at 1pm. This is an ongoing Summer Dance Program Series.
9/15 KWSO EAS local weekly test 2pm
9/18 Attention Simnasho and Schoolie Flats residents – this Saturday is your Water Delivery Date. Please set your empty bottles outside for pick up. Contact the Tribal Sanitarian if you have any questions.
9/18 There will be a Christian community potluck dinner and united prayer for the community this Saturday Night at 6 at High Lookee Lodge in the Tribal Room.
9/20 – There is a 2 hour late start today for 509J schools
9/21 KWSO EAS local weekly test 8am
9/21 Healthy Breakfast is Tuesday morning from 9-10am at the Health and Wellness Center in the Kitchen Conference Room. The topic this week is Healthy Heart eating
9/21 The Diabetes Awareness and Support Group meet Tuesday from 5-7pm at the Warm Springs Senior Center. This month’s topic is “Prescriptions, Reading and refills”.
9/22 The Museum at Warm Springs is featuring a Native American Dance Performance this afternoon at 1pm. This is an ongoing Summer Dance Program Series.
9/23 Community Diabetes Screenings will be held Thursday from 1:30-3pm at ECE.
9/27 KWSO EAS local weekly test 4pm
10/4 KWSO EAS local weekly test 6am
The next Back to Boards Workshop is coming up Monday (10/11)and Tuesday at the Family Resource Center. A class is offered every month. You did need to sign up to participate and you can do that by calling 541-553-2460..
10/7 – There is no school today in the 509J school district for teacher in-service training
10/8 - Today is a state in-service day for schools so there is no school today in the 509J district
10/11 There will be a Tribal member Open House on Saturday at 1pm at the Museum at Warm Springs. The open house will offer a re-introduction to the museum’s works of art.
10/12 KWSO EAS local weekly test 11am
10/12 Healthy Breakfast is Tuesday morning from 9-10am at the Health and Wellness Center in the Kitchen Conference Room. The topic this week is Sick Day Managment
10/14 Community Diabetes Screenings will be held Thursday from 10-10:45am at Warm Springs Forest Products.
10/16 Attention Simnasho and Schoolie Flats residents – this Saturday is your Water Delivery Date. Please set your empty bottles outside for pick up. Contact the Tribal Sanitarian if you have any questions.
10/16 There will be a Christian community potluck dinner and united prayer for the community this Saturday Night at 6 at High Lookee Lodge in the Tribal Room.
10/18 – There is a 2 hour late start today for 509J schools
10/19 The Diabetes Awareness and Support Group meet Tuesday from 5-7pm at the Warm Springs Senior Center. This month’s topic is “Drugs and Alcohol”.
10/20 KWSO EAS local weekly test 2pm
10/21
The 17th annual tribal member Art Exhibit opens at the Museum at Warm Springs October 21st and runs thru January 9th. The show features traditional and contemporary art of various media by adult tribal member artists.
10/26 Healthy Breakfast is Tuesday morning from 9-10am at the Health and Wellness Center in the Kitchen Conference Room. The topic this week is reading and re-filling prescriptions
10/28 KWSO EAS local weekly test 8am
10/28 Community Diabetes Screenings will be held Thursday from 7:45-10:15am at Forestry.
11/1 - There is a 2 hour late start today for 509J schools
11/2 KWSO EAS local weekly test 6am
11/10 KWSO EAS local weekly test 11am
11/11 – Veteran’s Day holiday. No School and Tribal Offices are closed
11/12 - No school today in the 509J school district. It is the end of the 1st quarter for Elementary Schools
11/13 Attention Simnasho and Schoolie Flats residents – this Saturday is your Water Delivery Date. Please set your empty bottles outside for pick up. Contact the Tribal Sanitarian if you have any questions.
11/16 The Diabetes Awareness and Support Group meet Tuesday from 5-7pm at the Warm Springs Senior Center.
11/9 Healthy Breakfast is Tuesday morning from 9-10am at the Health and Wellness Center in the Kitchen Conference Room. The topic this week is a presentation from the pharmacy
The next Back to Boards Workshop is coming up Monday (11/15)and Tuesday at the Family Resource Center. A class is offered every month. You did need to sign up to participate and you can do that by calling 541-553-2460..
11/18 KWSO EAS local weekly test 2pm
11/20 There will be a Christian community potluck dinner and united prayer for the community this Saturday Night at 6 at High Lookee Lodge in the Tribal Room.
11/22 & 23 – There is no school at all Thanksgiving week in the 509J school district but Monday and Tuesday are Parent Conference days
11/23 Healthy Breakfast is Tuesday morning from 9-10am at the Health and Wellness Center in the Kitchen Conference Room. The topic this week is blood pressure monitoring
11/26 KWSO EAS local weekly test 8am
11/29 KWSO EAS local weekly test 4pm
12/6 - There is a 2 hour late start today for 509J schools
12/7 KWSO EAS local weekly test 6am
12/14 Healthy Breakfast is Tuesday morning from 9-10am at the Health and Wellness Center in the Kitchen Conference Room. The topic this week is Holiday Eating
12/9 Community Diabetes Screenings will be held Thursday from 1:30-3pm at the Administration Building.
12/11 Attention Simnasho and Schoolie Flats residents – this Saturday is your Water Delivery Date. Please set your empty bottles outside for pick up. Contact the Tribal Sanitarian if you have any questions.
12/13 The next Back to Boards Workshop is coming up Monday (12/13)and Tuesday at the Family Resource Center. A class is offered every month. You did need to sign up to participate and you can do that by calling 541-553-2460..
12/15 KWSO EAS local weekly test 11am
12/23 KWSO EAS local weekly test 4pm
12/20 – Winter Break for the 509J school district is December 20th thru January 2nd.
12/24 – Christmas Holiday for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
12/28 Healthy Breakfast is Tuesday morning from 9-10am at the Health and Wellness Center in the Kitchen Conference Room. The topic this week is “walking into the unknown”
12/31 KWSO EAS local weekly test 2pm
12/31 – New Year’s Holiday for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
1/10 - - There is a 2 hour late start today for 509J schools
1/17 – Today is a federal holiday in honor of Martin Luther King Junior – there is no school for 509J but Tribal Offices are open.
1/24 - - There is a 2 hour late start today for 509J schools
2/3 – No School in the 509J district today for teacher in-service
2/4 – No School today in the 509J district. It’s the end of the 2nd quarter for elementary schools
2/14 – - There is a 2 hour late start today for 509J schools
2/21 – Today is the President’s day holiday – there is no school and tribal Offices are closed
2 25 – Parent Conferences in the 509 J school district
3/14 – - There is a 2 hour late start today for 509J schools
3/21 – The 509J School District Spring Break is March 21st thru the 25th
4/4 – - There is a 2 hour late start today for 509J schools
4/15 – No School for 509J schools – it’s the end of the 3rd quarter for Elementary schools
4/18 – - There is a 2 hour late start today for 509J schools
5/2 – - There is a 2 hour late start today for 509J schools
5/16 – - There is a 2 hour late start today for 509J schools
5/30 – Memorial Day Holiday for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
6/6 – - There is a 2 hour late start today for 509J schools
6/14 – Last Day of school for 509J students – it is an early release day