KWSO Calendar for Sunday, October 18, 2026
Funeral Arrangements for Rodney Eric Mitchell – Monday (10/19) there will be a private dressing at 11am at Autumn Funeral Home in Redmond. A viewing will be held at 1 at the Agency Longhouse in Warm Springs. Dinner will be at 5pm Monday followed by all-denomination and overnight Waashat Services and midnight meal. Burial is Tuesday (10/20) and they will depart to Dry Creek Cemetery at 5am. A final ceremony and giveaway will follow.
A reminder that Oregon ballots for the November 3rd Election must be postmarked by 8 p.m. on Election Day to count. You can also use official drop boxes across the region—including Warm Springs near Fire and Safety, Three Warriors Market in Simnasho, the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office in Madras, and city halls in Culver and Metolius.
The Metolius Friends Food Pantry at 575 Hood Ave is open from 9am to noon today and again from 2 to 4.
Today is Tribal Day at Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort. Tribal members, spouses, residents, and employees get a complimentary resort pass for swimming and land activities plus a 50% discount on cabana rentals, 25% off of food in the restaurant and 10% off of items in the pool clubhouse store.
The Warm Springs Senior Wellness program will be closed Monday through Thursday this week. There will be no on-site meals or lunch deliveries during this time. They will have lunch and deliveries on Friday, October 23rd.
Free dental clinics hosted by Medical Teams in collaboration with Warm Springs Managed Care are happening this week at the Old School Cafeteria. Monday (10/19) from 10am to 3pm; Tuesday (10/20) 10am to 3pm; and Wednesday (10/21) 9am to 2pm. Services are provided at no cost and include dental extractions and fillings. Appointments are not needed.
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.
Warm Springs Community Health’s Mobile Medical Clinic will be set up at the Sidwalter Fire Station Tuesday, October 20th from 10 until 3. They can help with medical problems, medications, COVID & flu shots, and STI tests. Walk-ins are welcome; however, procedures will require an appointment. To schedule, call 541-553-2352.
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. The exhibit will go on display on November 18th at the opening reception set for 5:30-7:30pm. Art supplies for youth will be provided, while supplies last, at the reception. Applications are available at the Museum at Warm Springs, which must be submitted with artwork. For more information contact Angela Smith at the Museum.
The Agency District Enterprise Revenue Projections Meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 20, 5pm at the Community Center Social Hall.
A memorial for Kenman Miller will take place Saturday, October 24th at the Hehe Longhouse. Washut Services will begin at 8am followed by the memorial, name-givings, giveaway and lunch.
A memorial for Evans Spino Sr. will be held Saturday, October 24th at the Simnasho Longhouse. There will be 1 Seven at 10am and drummers are requested. A meal and giveaway will follow.
The 2027 Warm Springs Tribal Employee Open Enrollment Period runs from October 1st through the 29th. Signing up for HMA medical coverage protects your financial future from costly emergency room visits while giving you access to everyday preventive care. Open Enrollment ends October 29th. Contact HR at 541-553-3262 if you have any questions.