KWSO Calendar for Wed., Oct. 21, 2026
Election Day in Oregon is Tuesday, November 3rd. If you’re mailing your ballot back, it must be postmarked by 8 p.m. on Election Day to count. You can also drop your ballot off at an official drop box. In our area, drop boxes are located in Warm Springs on campus near Fire and Safety, and in Simnasho at Three Warriors Market. You’ll also find official drop boxes in Madras at the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office on D Street, as well as at Culver City Hall and Metolius City Hall.
The Warm Springs Senior Wellness program is closed today and tomorrow. There are no on-site meals or lunch deliveries. They will have lunch and deliveries on Friday (10/23).
Tribal Council Agenda: 9-Noon Tribal Member Concerns; 1:30 Health & Human Services; 2:30 Managed Care Update; 3:30 Governmental Affairs Update
There is another free dental clinic today hosted by Medical Teams in collaboration with Warm Springs Managed Care at the Old School Cafeteria. It will be from 9am to 2pm. Services are provided at no cost and include dental extractions and fillings. Appointments are not needed.
Warm Springs K8 Cross Country has Districts today at Juniper Hills Park at 10am.
The Madras Community Food Pantry at 370 SW Culver Highway is open today from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The Culture & Heritage Committee is scheduled to meet from 3:30-7pm today at the Education Building. It meets two times per month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday.
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 take place after school. Reina Estimo will be there to teach loom beading.
Sacred Road Ministries is inviting people to an evening of prayer, worship and a meal tonight at 6 in the old school cafeteria. Families with kids are welcome. Each kid gets a fidget toy, crayons and a coloring book to take home.
Papalaxsimisha is taking high school junior and senior students on a college campus tour of the University of Oregon tomorrow (10/22). To sign up, email Brevin Holliday Brevin@Papalaxsimisha.org.
The Boys & Girls Club will be closed on Thursday and Friday (10/22-23) for staff training. The Girls Club will be open full day on Monday (10/26) from 8am to 5pm. Kids need to bring their own lunch.
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 welcomed to attend. Call Charlene at 541-553-2352 to sign up.
The Warm Springs K8’s Fall Sports Banquet celebrating cross country, football & volleyball student athletes is on Thursday (10/22) 3:15-3:45 in the gym. Families can join for cake and refreshments.
Spooky Indian Nite Out & Drummerz Jam Session is on Thursday (10/22) 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 Museum at Warm Springs is still accepting artwork for the 33rd Annual Tribal Member Art Exhibit showcasing Tribal Member Adult & Youth artists. The deadline to submit art for judging has passed but 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.
