KWSO Calendar for Wed., Oct. 14, 2026
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Employees 2027 Open Enrollment period runs through October 29th. Live and Virtual informational meetings are today 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.
Tribal Council Agenda: This morning – Tribal Council Administrative Time; Legislative Update Conference Call; and Tribal Attorney Update. This afternoon – Salmon Fly Project Update; and Power Pathway Update.
The Madras Community Food Pantry at 370 SW Culver Highway is open from 10 to 1 today. Later this afternoon, the Madras Free Food Market at the same location starts signups at 4PM with doors opening at 4:30 until food runs out. In addition, the Life Raft Food Pantry at 401 5th Street in Maupin is open from 5-7pm.
Central Oregon Community College’s JobFest is today at the Madras campus 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.
The Papalaxsimisha Native American Student Union at Madras High School meets every Wednesday in Room 17 or the Tribal Home Room. Today’s meeting will be held during lunch. Sam Loza will be there to talk about the Futures Center. Food and snacks are provided.
There is a senior lunch today at noon at the Warm Springs Senior Center dining area. Senior meals are free for all elders age 60 and older. Folks can join the seniors for lunch – it’s $1 for Youth, $5 for adults or you can assist with clean-up after the meal.
Today in Madras High School sports – the Cross Country team competes at the Estacada Invitational at Milo McIver State Park.
Warm Springs K8 Eagles Volleyball teams host JCMS starting at 3:30.
Warm Springs Prevention’s 5th Annual PreventionFest is this afternoon 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 today 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 continue today and tomorrow. The Simnasho District Meeting is this evening at the Simnasho Longhouse. The Seekseequa District meeting is 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.
The Community Belonging Measurement Project is asking people 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 Thursday (10/15) 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.
There is a Tribal Enterprise Revenue Projection meeting Thursday (10/15) at the Simnasho Longhouse. It starts at 5pm with a meal and then the meeting.
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 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 October 27th at 5. The exhibit will go on display on November 18th with the opening reception set for 5:30-7:30pm. 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 Community Center’s Family Trunk or Treat on Halloween will be held in the front parking lot. The theme this year is Addams Family 2 with prizes for the best decorated trunks. The event will run from 4-6 on Halloween, Saturday, October 31st.
