KWSO Calendar for Wed., Nov. 11, 2026
Funeral Arrangements for Lucinda Heath – They will leave from Spencer Libby Funeral Home at 1pm today and go to the Simnasho Longhouse for dressing at 3pm, followed by overnight services. Burial is Thursday (11/12) at sunrise at the Mouth of the River. Meet back at the longhouse after for a meal and giveaway.
Today is Veteran’s Day – a federal holiday. The Tribal Organization is closed today and there is no school.
There will be no garbage collection today. Wednesday routes will be picked up on Thursday (11/12). Have bins/totes set out before 4:30am to ensure pick up.
The Warm Springs Senior Wellness Center is closed today. They encourage everyone to support our veterans by attending activities honoring them today.
The ODHS outreach desk at the Family Resource Center is closed today for the holiday. Services return next Wednesday, November 18.
Warm Springs Veteran’s Day events start with a free continental breakfast for all veterans this morning at 8, sponsored by Indian Head Casino at the Campus Pavilion. There will be a parade with lineup beginning at 9 this morning and veterans requested to be at the front. Veteran’s formation is at 9:30 at the Campus Pavilion. A luncheon will follow at 11:30 in the Old School Cafeteria.
There is a Veteran’s Day Powwow today from 12:30-3 at the Old School Gym. Everyone is welcome.
Kah-Nee-Ta Resort is having a Celebration of Service, honoring Veterans with free day use today. They will also give discounts on food in the Chinook Room and for lodging. This is for all veterans and military personnel with a valid military ID.
A Native Market featuring local vendors will be held inside the main entrance of St. Charles – Madras hospital today 11am to 3pm. A free community meal will be served from 11-1:30.
Jefferson County Veteran’s Day activities today begin with local Scouts posting flags at Mt. Jefferson Cemetery at 7am. Madras VFW Post 12141 will host the annual Veterans Day observance at the Jefferson County Community Center. Doors open at 10AM, with the preliminary program starting at 10:30 and the official National Observance ceremony taking place at 11. This year's ceremony will feature a guest speaker sharing the story of his grandfather’s experience as a prisoner of war during World War II. Lunch will be served at noon. The Madras Elks Lodge will host a free dinner for all veterans from 4-7pm.
Warm Springs Community Health’s Mobile Medical Clinic will be at the Simnasho Fire Station tomorrow (11/12) 10am until 3pm. Providers can help with medical problems, medications, STI testing, COVID & flu shots and – by appointment – procedures. Walk-ins are welcome or schedule by calling 541-553-2352.
There’s a turkey dinner & bingo fundraiser happening Thursday evening in the old school cafeteria starting at 5:30. Proceeds go toward the upcoming December to Remember Round Dance.
Warm Springs Prevention is giving away up to 25 turkeys and 15 hams who participate in their “Families Against Commercial Tobacco” family fun walk on Saturday, November 21st. It starts at 9am at the Warm Springs K8 track. It’s open to all families and to get a turkey or ham, you must complete a full mile – that’s 4 laps around the track – and sign up by emailing Gavin.Begay@wstribes.org.
