Calendar for Wed. Nov. 6, 2019

• There is Senior Fitness Class this morning at 10:45 at the Senior Center – following class, participants can enjoy a meal. On the menu: Chicken Waffles.
• the Madras High School Native American Student Union (NASU) is having their meeting during lunch today from 11:47am-12:17pm. The Meeting will be held in Mr. Jones classroom. For More information contact Gordon Scott at 503-347-5778.
• Warm Springs Christian Fellowship has bible study at 6pm at the Senior Center.
• The Warm Springs Baptist Church has Bible Study and Prayer this evening at 6:00.

The 2020 Census begins April 1^st.   The U.S. Census counts all residents in the United States every 10 years.  The Warm Springs Complete Count Committee encourages everyone to be counted.

The Central Oregon Basketball Organization or COBO is now registering Boys and Girls in Grades 5^th through 8^th.  The deadline to register is next Monday November 11^th.  You must register your athlete online at Jefferson County COBO There is a scholarship available up to $150. If you have any questions, call Austin Say @ 541-777-1393

Become a SMART Reader.  SMART stands for “start making a reader today” and is a volunteer program that pairs readers with 1^st grade students in Warm Springs –  On Thursdays from 4-5pm at the Warm Springs K-8 Academy afterschool 21^st Century Learning Program.  If you are interested – call 541-797-7726.

Now is the time for students planning to attend college or technical school next fall by completing the requirements for the Tribal Scholarship which includes filing a FAFSA for financial assistance. Details are now available at KWSO.org – click on the slide that says Tribal Scholarship.

The Warm Springs temporary warming shelter plans to be open today and tomorrow due to nighttime temperatures forecast to be below 32 degrees.  The shelter is open from 7pm to 7am at the Warm Springs Youth Center in the old Elementary gym building.  Use the entrance on the side by the basketball court.

Family University presents a Free Personal Financial Course, where professionals in the field of banking will provide an introduction series of classes to help you manage your money and provide answers to money questions. This course will take place at the Jefferson County Middle School in Madras tomorrow November 7^th, 14^th and 21^st from 6:15pm-7:15pm.  To register you can call 541-460-2824

There is an Agricultural Seminar November 13^th held at Inn at Cross Keys from 9:30am-2:30pm with lunch provided. This seminar is provided by SAIF, who is Oregon’s not-for-profit workers’ compensation insurance company.  On the list of topics are “PPE and your respiratory program”, “staying on top of your work”, “Safety leadership for supervisors, trainers and other leaders”, and “Analyze This…!”. For More Information you can visit saif.com/agseminars or call 503-373-8213.

The Annual Fall book fair at the Warm Springs K thru 8 is starting on Friday November 8^th and will end on Friday November 15^th. It will be open from 7:45am-4pm most days, however will be open until 7pm on the 13^th and 14^th during parent/teacher conferences.

The MHS Music Department is holding a concert in honor of our veterans tomorrow in the Madras Performing Arts Center at 7pm. WE ARE ONE: Features the Madras High School Symphonic Band and Madras High School Chamber Choir. All are welcome, there will be reserved seating for veterans. A $10 donation is suggested at the door or a donation of 3 canned food items

The Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center will hold a Lunch and Learn activity tomorrow which will cover high blood pressure care and prevention at 12pm. The topics will include, the signs symptoms and causes of high blood pressure, how to work with your physician to get a proper diagnosis, the benefits of self-monitoring and Treatment Options. Lunch will be provided. There will also be a Food Handler’s Class from 2pm-4pm in the Health & Wellness Center Atrium. The next Food Handler’s Class will be on Thur Nov 21^st from 10am-12pm. If you have any questions contact 541-553-1196.

The 509J Family University presents a Free Personal Financial Course, where professionals in the field of banking will provide an introduction series of classes to help you manage your money and provide answers to money questions. This course will take place at the Jefferson County Middle School in Madras from 6:15pm-7:15pm today as well as November 14^th and 21^st. To register you can call 541-460-2824

Students in need of school supplies can pick some up at the Warm Springs Library in the Family Resource Center.  Basic supplies are available to students during the library’s regular business hours.

The Warm Springs Community Action team is hosting a three day Financial Education Opportunity Wednesday, Thursday and Friday  November 20^th thru the 22^nd 9am – 4pm each day at the Agency Longhouse.  They will offer the entire Financial Skills for Families class over the three days.  The class is a requirement for Oregon IDA initiative clients.  If you need to make up part of the series – this is a great chance to do that.  Contact Nettie to sign up for the modules you need.  There will also be a chance to participate in the Vital Tribal Economies Survey.   Call 541-553-3148 if you have any questions.