KWSO Calendar for Fri., Oct. 16, 2026
November 3rd is Election Day in Oregon. Oregon Vote By Mail Ballots need to be postmarked by 8pm Election Day to count. You can also return your ballot by placing it in an official ballot drop box. In Warm Springs there is a drop box on campus by Fire & Safety. There are also Drop Boxes at: the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office on D Street in Madras, Culver City Hall, Metolius City Hall, the Crooked River Ranch admin area, the Black Butte School in Camp Sherman, the Wasco County Courthouse & Wasco County Elections Office in the Dalles, Dufur City Hall, Maupin Civic Center, Mosier City Hall and at 3 Warriors Market in Simnasho.
The 2027 Warm Springs Tribal Employee Open Enrollment Period runs through October 29th. This annual window is your single chance to update your medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policies, as well as your flex accounts and 401(k) plan. Open Enrollment ends October 29th. Contact HR at 541-553-3262 if you have any questions.
The Reservation Impact Food Pantry at 4217 Holliday St in the Warm Springs Industrial Park is open from 10-1 today. This afternoon, the Metolius Friends Food Pantry at 575 Hood Ave is open from 4-6.
Friday is Senior Lunch Day in Warm Springs. Free meals for elders 60 and older are from noon to 1 every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday in the Senior Wellness Center dining room. The Senior Wellness program will be closed Monday through Thursday next week. There will be no on-site meals or lunch deliveries during that time. They will have lunch and deliveries on Friday, October 23rd.
Nature Kids outings for kids and families to explore nature in a local park with a hands-on activity are held monthly. The last Nature Kids of the year will be this Saturday (10/17) 10:30-noon. The theme is Batty for Bats! Nature Kids is free and ideal for families with kids ages 5-10. Registration is helpful but not required. Visit DeschutesLandTrust.org to learn more.
A forum for City of Madras Council and Mayor candidates will take place Saturday (10/17) at 11am at the Jefferson County Community Center. That’s located at 860 SW Madison Street in Madras.
There is a Halloween Dance at the Community Center in the social hall tomorrow (10/17) from 6-8:30pm. Everyone is welcome – there will be games, food and prizes.
The Community Wellness Center will have a Pinktober Fun Run/Walk in support of people who have battled breast cancer. It’s on Monday, October 19th with sign-ups starting at noon on the front lawn of the Community Center.
The Agency District Enterprise Revenue Projections Meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 20, 5pm at the Community Center Social Hall.
The Museum at Warm Springs is calling for artwork for the 33rd Annual Tribal Member Art Exhibit showcasing Tribal Member Adult & Youth artists. The deadline to submit art for judging is Tuesday, October 20th at 5pm. The deadline for “display purposes only” is Tuesday, October 27th at 5. Applications are available at the Museum at Warm Springs, which must be submitted with artwork. For more information contact Angela Smith at the Museum.
Warm Springs Community Health is having a baby beaded-moccasins making class October 22nd & 29th from 9-4:30 both days in the IHS conference room. The class will be prioritized for expecting/newborn parents as supplies are limited. If you are a community member and have your own supplies, you are more than welcome to attend. Call Charlene at 541-553-2352 to sign up.
Spooky Indian Nite Out & Drummerz Jam Session is on Thursday, October 22nd at the Agency Longhouse. There’s a potluck dinner at 5:30 and the powwow starts at 6. It’s open to all drum groups, dancers and families and is an alcohol & drug free event.
The Haunted House in Warm Springs will be in the old grade school Halloween weekend. Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st it will be open starting at 8pm until midnight. The Haunted House is sponsored by Warm Springs Fire Prevention, Warm Springs Prevention, Warm Springs Fire & Safety and the Central Oregon Fire Prevention Co-Op.
Division of Child Support employees come to the Warm Springs DHS office once a month to provide in-person assistance with completing forms and answering questions about child support. They are here on the first Tuesday of every month and their next visit will be on Tuesday, November 3rd from 1-3pm. Walk-ins and appointments are welcome. To schedule or for questions email ChildSupportBendTribalLiaison@DOJ.Oregon.gov or call 541-388-6141.
