KWSO Calendar for Mon., Oct. 26, 2026
Funeral Arrangements for Donavan Wolfe
Tuesday, October 27th – They will leave Autumn Funeral Home at noon and go to the Simnasho Longhouse for the Dressing at 2:30pm. There will be Overnight Services and a Midnight Snack. Burial will be on Wednesday, October 28th at Sunrise.
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.
There’s no school today for 509J students. Teachers at 509J schools are holding parent conferences.
The Boys & Girls Club is open from 8am to 5pm today and kids need to bring their own lunch.
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.
COIC is holding a Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) Advisory Committee meeting in Warm Springs this morning in the conference room at Indian Head Casino from 10:30-noon. There is also a virtual option via Zoom available. Agendas and meeting materials are posted in advance at COIC.org.
Senior Fitness Class at the Senior Center is every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:45 with a lunch for participants after.
Madras JV Football will play at Creswell today at 5.
There is a General Council meeting for the 2027 Tribal Budget this evening at the Agency Longhouse. There will be a meal at 6, with the meeting following at 7.
Warm Springs Community Health’s Mobile Medical Clinic will be set up at the Shelter Dining Hall tomorrow from 9-11:30am. 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 Branch of Natural Resources and the Warm Springs Range Committee will be hosting a meeting with Farm Service Agency to discuss fire and drought relief programs available to tribal members who have livestock. The meeting will take place tomorrow at noon at the Fire Management Building. Lunch will be provided.
The Museum at Warm Springs is 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 tomorrow is the final deadline for “display purposes only.”. 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 Warm Springs K-8 Academy & KIDS Center will present a Screen Smartz Workshop for parents and youth this Wednesday (10/28) 5:30-7:30pm in the K8 Library. Dinner will be provided.
The 2027 Warm Springs Tribal Employee Open Enrollment Period runs from October 1st through the 29th. Adding voluntary life insurance during this window ensures your loved ones receive a supportive financial benefit if you pass away. Open Enrollment ends October 29th. Contact HR at 541-553-3262 if you have any questions.
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS IN WARM SPRINGS
Ø It’s Halloween Spirit Week for CTWS Tribal Employees. Today is Halloween Pajama Day. Tomorrow is Halloween Accessories Day. Wednesday is Dress as a Monster Day. Thursday is Superhero Day. On Friday, wear your Halloween costume. Be sure and send your participation photos to comp-benefits@wstribes.org
Ø It’s also Spirit Week at Warm Springs ECE. Today’s theme is “Chuush Project” – wear your Chuush Project shirts. Tomorrow’s theme is “Halloween Hair” – come in with your spookiest hair. Wednesday is “Pink Out” – show off your favorite pink outfit or accessories. Thursday is “Farm Day” – dress in a flannel or a pair of overalls. Friday is Halloween Costume Day at ECE and they will have their pumpkin costume parade that day in the front parking lot at 9:45 with trick-or-treating after.
Ø Youth in Progress by SriPonya Collective is hosting a haunted house Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 29 SE D Street in Madras from 4-6pm each day.
Ø The Haunted House in Warm Springs will be in the old grade school on Friday and Saturday. It will be open starting at 8pm until midnight both nights.
Ø The Recreation Department’s Zombie Costume Walk is Saturday and starts at 2pm at the Community Center walking path.
Ø Indian Head Casino will welcome Trick or Treaters outside in the parking lot on Halloween from 3-5pm.
Ø 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.
Ø Warm Springs Health & Human Services invites families to trick or treat at the Campus Pavilion this Halloween from 4-6pm. All vendors are welcome to set up a booth.
Ø The Warm Springs Baptist Church is having a Harvest Giveaway on Saturday at 4pm. They will be giving away free towel sets and bed sheets while supplies last, plus candy, warm cider and have a family friendly movie playing in the sanctuary.
