KWSO Calendar for Mon., Jun. 24, 2024

Free drinking water is available every Monday to Warm Springs community members at the Hydro Panel Facility, located next to the old Vehicle Pool building in the Industrial Park. Stop by Mondays between 8am and 5pm.

The Helping Hand Food Pantry is open Mondays from 12:30-4pm at the Warm Springs Presbyterian Church. Everyone is welcome.

Tomorrow is 1855 Treaty Day – a Tribal Holiday. Offices in the Tribal Organization will be closed.

A parade in celebration of Treaty Days will be held tomorrow at 10am. It will start by the old school and go down behind the Community Center. There will be a barbecue at 11:30 in the stick game shed. If you have questions, send a message on the Warm Springs Youth Council Instagram page.

The Pi-Ume-Sha Health Fair is Wednesday on the Community Center front lawn.  In conjunction with the Health Fair – “The Healing Hearts with Good Medicine” horse therapy program will be at Quinn Park from 9am until 1pm.

A Wasco Appreciation Dinner will be held on Wednesday at 5:30 at the Agency Longhouse. There will be a dinner, war bonnet ceremony and giveaway. Everyone is welcome.

Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days is coming this weekend in Warm Springs. Vendors, queen candidates and families sponsoring specials are asked to contact Sharon Katchia at 541-295-6046. For parade information contact Ramona Baez 541-460-0077.

The Pi-ume-sha Men’s & Women’s Softball Slam is Friday, Saturday & Sunday at Juniper Hills Park in Madras. For more info, contact Jayleen Main 541-777-7172.

The 2024 Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days Endurance Horse Race will be held in memory of Johnnie LeClaire. It’s this Saturday. The senior race starts at 8am and junior races at 8:20 at Warm Springs Shaker Church. FMI: email hisatakeranch@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page.

The Pi-Ume-Sha Parade is on Saturday. The theme is: Culture & Heritage: Past, Present & Future. The Horse Parade begins at 10:45am, and the traditional parade at 11.

Simnasho’s 21st Annual Hot Summer Nights Powwow & Encampment is coming up July 8-10 at the Simnasho Powwow Arbor.

The Culture and Heritage Department has open class times to support the teaching of cultural crafts for community members. It is open Tuesdays from 1-7pm, Wednesdays 1-5:00, Thursdays 1-7 and Sundays by request. Projects could include such as wing dresses, ribbon shirts, moccasins, baskets and beadwork. Some materials are provided, and you can bring your own as well. For more information call 541-553-3290 or 541-460 0582.

Warm Springs Commodities is open weekdays from 9am-noon and 1-4pm. It provides eligible individuals fresh fruits & vegetables, healthy meats, pastas and other healthy food. To apply, stop by the Commodities warehouse located in the Industrial Park. Individuals who currently receive SNAP Food Benefits do not qualify for Commodities.