KWSO Calendar for Mon., Nov. 9, 2026
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Today is Late Start Monday for all 509J students. Schools open 90 minutes later than normal.
The Timber Committee is scheduled to meet this morning from 8:30-noon at the Forestry Admin Office and the Land Use Planning Committee from 2-4:30 in conference room 3 at the Tribal Admin. Both committees meet twice monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays.
Tribal Council Agenda - Committee Updates: This morning –Culture & Heritage Committee; Land Use Planning Committee; and Education Committee. This afternoon – Health & Welfare Committee; Water Control Board; and Timber Committee.
Senior Fitness Class at the Senior Center is every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:45 with a lunch for participants after.
The Jefferson County 509J School Board will meet this evening at the Warm Springs K-8 Academy at 6:30.
OSU Extension Service is hosting a Multi-Agency Wildfire Recovery Resource Event for Jefferson County on Tuesday, November 10th. It will be held from 11am to 3pm at the Central Oregon Agricultural Research & Extension Center at 850 NW Dogwood Lane in Madras. Representatives will be available to help connect residents with resources related to natural resources, agriculture & livestock recovery assistance, insurance questions, financial & community assistance programs and other local, state & federal resources.
Members of the Simnasho Community are hosting a Veteran’s Appreciation Dinner on Tuesday, November 10th at the Simnasho Longhouse. There will be Washut services at 5 and a potluck dinner at 6. Everyone is welcome to share a meal and bring a picture or memorabilia to display for the evening.
Wednesday, November 11th is Veteran’s Day, a federal holiday. Social Security recipients who normally receive their payments on the second Wednesday of the month can expect their direct deposit the day before, on Tuesday, November 10th. If you have any questions, contact Mushy at 541-777-2785.
Veteran’s Day, in Warm Springs, there will be a parade and luncheon honoring all veterans. Parade lineup will begin at 9am with veterans requested to be at the front. Veteran’s formation is at 9:30am at the Campus Pavilion. The luncheon will follow at 11:30 in the Old School Cafeteria.
On Veteran’s Day, Kah-Nee-Ta Resort will have a Celebration of Service, honoring Veterans with free day use. They will also give discounts on food in the Chinook Room and for lodging. This is for all veterans and military personnel with a valid military ID.
Jefferson County will honor veterans with activities November 10-11. Activities begin on Tuesday, November 10th, at the Jefferson County Community Center with a complimentary lunch for veterans starting at noon. Community contributions are always welcomed. Attendees can also take part in a raffle, followed by bingo at 1. On Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11th, local Scouts post flags at Mt. Jefferson Cemetery at 7am. Madras VFW Post 12141 will host the annual Veterans Day observance at the Jefferson County Community Center. Doors open at 10AM, with the preliminary program starting at 10:30 and the official National Observance ceremony taking place at 11. This year's ceremony will feature a guest speaker sharing the story of his grandfather’s experience as a prisoner of war during World War II. Lunch will be served at noon. The Madras Elks Lodge will host a free dinner for all veterans from 4-7pm.
A Native Market featuring local vendors will be held inside the main entrance of the main entrance of St. Charles – Madras hospital on Wednesday, November 11th from 11am to 3pm. A free community meal will be served from 11-1:30.
Warm Springs Tribal Credit Enterprise has a loan moratorium in effect through at least December 31st. Only applications for funeral loans and loans involving life-threatening medical emergencies will be considered during this time.
