KWSO Calendar for Tue., Oct. 13, 2026
The Reservation Impact Food Bank at the Warm Springs Commodities Warehouse is open from 10-1 today. The Madras Community Food Pantry on Culver Highway is open from 10 to 1 today also.
Today is Senior Lunch from noon to 1 at the Warm Springs Senior Building.
Warm Springs Community Health Program has a hand sewing circle that meets every Tuesday at noon in the I H S atrium. Lunch and supplies are provided for participants.
Warm Springs K8 Cross Country runners travel to a meet in Sisters this afternoon at 4. K8 Eagles Football teams play at Obsidian Middle School in Redmond today at 5.
Today in Madras High School Sports – Boys Soccer is hosting Estacada with games at 4 & 6. Girls Soccer will play at Estacada High School. JV & Varsity Volleyball squads travel to The Dalles.
The 2026 Warm Springs Halloween Parade is this evening. Parade line-up will begin at 4:30 and judging at 5:30. The parade starts at 6:30 from the old elementary school down to the Community Center. The theme is Addams Family 2.
The SriPonya Collective invites individuals returning home from prison to Brothers & Sisters in Progress, a peer-led re-entry support group. Connect with a strong community network, access vital resources, learn goal-setting strategies, and gain eligibility for peer support specialist scholarships. Join them every Tuesday from 5:30 to 7pm at 43 Cherry Lane, Suite 104 in Madras. There is also a virtual option to attend. To learn more, call Antonio at 541-777-4028 or email Antonio@SriPonya.org.
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Employees 2027 Open Enrollment period runs through October 29th. Live and Virtual informational meetings are tomorrow and Thursday to review your medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and 401(k) options. For questions, contact HR at 541-553-3262. Deadline to enroll is October 29th.
The Papalaxsimisha Native American Student Union at Madras High School meets every Wednesday in Room 17 or the Tribal Home Room. Tomorrow’s meeting will be held during lunch. Sam Loza will be there to talk about the Futures Center. Food and snacks are provided.
Central Oregon Community College’s JobFest will be at the Madras campus on Wednesday (10/14) from 10am to 1pm. It is free and open to the public; no registration is required. Attendees can learn about employment, internship and volunteer opportunities while determining the types of skills and experiences required for those positions. Employers from a wide range of industries will be on site.
Warm Springs Prevention’s 5th Annual PreventionFest is tomorrow (10/14) from 4-6:30. They will have food, treats, a pumpkin patch and family fun activities in the field near the Prevention office on Campus. Admission is free.
Warm Springs Community Health’s Mobile Medical Clinic will be set up at the Prevention-Fest on Wednesday (10/14) from 4-6:30. 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.
District meetings for the 2027 Budget are scheduled for this week. The Agency District meeting is tonight at the Agency Longhouse. The Simnasho District Meeting is on Wednesday (10/14) at the Simnasho Longhouse. The Seekseequa District meeting is on Thursday (10/15) at the Seekseequa Fire Hall. A General Council meeting has been set for Monday, October 26th at the Agency Longhouse. For each of these meetings, there will be a meal at 6, with the meeting following at 7.
A Tribal Enterprise Revenue Projections meeting for the Simnasho District will be held this Thursday (10/15) at the Simnasho Longhouse. This will begin at 5pm with a meal and then the meeting.
The Community Belonging Measurement Project is asking community members to share their thoughts on what makes a community a place where people feel they belong. Warm Springs community members who are primary caregivers of children under 18 are invited to join a conversation to help design a survey for project on Thursday, October 15th from 5-7pm in the old school cafeteria. A meal and $10 gift card will be provided. Families are welcome - there will be activities for children provided. To register, call or text 503-913-9750 or email GreenKai@OHSU.edu.
A forum for City of Madras Council and Mayor candidates will take place Saturday, October 17th 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 on Saturday (10/17) from 6-8:30pm. Everyone is welcome – there will be games, food and prizes.
Warm Springs Community Health Services has a limited supply of $1 incentives for children’s flu and COVID vaccines. Kids 17 and under can receive $1 for their flu vaccine and $1 for COVID vaccines at the Community Health. To schedule for or for more info call 541-553-2352.
