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July 25, 2012
Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
Rez Olympics July 30
Improving Access
throw , frisbee, long jum p,
standing broad jump, archery
and Native games.
Lunch will be provided for
all participants. For more in
fo rm a tio n , c o n ta c t W arm
S prings 'P rev en tio n , B ig
Brothers Big Sisters,
T h e Rez O lym pics will
happen Monday, July 30 at
the Comm unity Center pic
nic area. Registration is at 8:30
a.m.
T h e re are th re e age
g ro u p s: 6-9 years; 10-12
years; and 13-17 years.
Events include the softball
Register soon for
youth Culture Camp
The youth Culture Camp
at Peters Pasture is set for
August 20-23.
T h e youth w ho p artici
pate stay at Peters Pasture
for the three-day camp. This
year the camp theme is Nami
Tw anat, or Follow ing O ur
Traditional Ways.
There is a $25 fee to at
tend the camp b u t scholar
ships are given. The scholar
ship workshop is on August
7 from 10 a.m.-noon. There
are scholarship requirements
in two different age groups:
Ages 8-13: Write a one-
page essay on “Why you want
to go to camp.”
Ages 6 and 7: Draw a pic
ture for submission in lieu o f
essay. R egistration dead
line is July 29, with payment
due on August 10.
Author visiting W.S.
Dave M cMechan/Spilyay
The highway access work at Indian Head casino is nearing completion. The addition of the turning lanes is
finished, and the construction crews are now working just off the highway by the casino parking lot areas.
Kids Day this Thursday at Jefferson Co. Fair
The Jefferson County Fair
is this W ednesday through
Saturday, July 25-28. The ro
deo is Friday and Saturday
evening at 6, July 27-28.
Thursday is kids day at the
fair (see m ore below); and
Friday is senior day. The fair
parade is on Saturday at 10
a.m. The carnival offers $20
pre-sale on bracelets; $28
event sale.
T h e C oncrete Cowboys
play F rid ay an d S aturday
nights.
There is free admission to
the fair. Tickets to the rodeo
are $7 at the gate per person;
■ $6 pre-sale at the fair office.
Kids 5 and under get in free
to the rodeo.’
For the kids
K id s D ay at th e fair,
Thursday, July 26,'offers free
activities for kids 0-8 years
old, scheduled all day in the
pavilion area.
Je fferso n C ounty C om
m issio n o n C h ild ren an d
Families program m anager
M in d a M o rto n , a s s ista n t
Chelsea Lundy and members
o f the Early Childhood Com
m ittee have b een h a rd at
w ork planning activities for
the kids.
Crafts and many fun and
healthy activities will be avail
able from 11 a.m. until 4:30
p.m., as will a special resting
area for parents and infants.
O ther activities are sched
uled to provide a full day o f
fun for kids.
10-11 a.m.: Register for
stick horse rodeo.
11:30—1: Stick horse rodeo
for kids 3—6 years old, barrel
race, pole bending, roping and
pig herding (pre-registration
required).
11:15-1: Face painting.
1:30—2: Hula hoop con
test:
3—3:30: Watermelon eat
ing contest.
3:30—4: OSU Snap dem
onstration: Making healthy
beverages (with samples).
4:30—5: A yayat Id a it
TeN a N um u Native Youth
D a n c e G ro u p —B u tte rfly
Dance.
Although times may vary
a little , th e y h av e b een
planned so families can also
enjoy the kids pedal tractor
pull at 11 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m.;
and the K-9 dog demonstra
tion at 2. These events are
also in the pavilion area. With
so many activities, all young
children will have a great time,
so come join the fun under
the pavilion.
A uthor Jane K irkpatrick
will be com ing “h om e” to
m ake an appearance at the
Warm Springs Library on Sat
urday, August 18 at 11 a.m.
She will tell stories o f read
ing, writing and living. Come
for laugher and a chance to
have your books signed. Re
freshments provided. Seating
is limited. First come, first
served.
Crafters wanted at Crook Co. fa ir
The Crook County Fair is
seeking crafters and artisans
with unique items to sell at
the fair. The Crook County
Fair, with the theme “Scare
crows and Country Roads,”
is August 8-11.
Limited space is available.
A $20 fee gets the crafter a
10x10 b o o th for the entire
length o f the fair. This comes
w ith electricity and water.
Bring your own pop-up for
shade.
F o r an a p p lic a tio n , o r
m ore inform ation, contact
th e C ro o k C o u n ty F a ir
grounds at 541-447-6575, or
visit our website:
crookcountyfairgrounds.com
Take Back The Night
Sexual Assault Awareness
—— — Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m. -----------
Basketball courts across from VOCS
Call Nancy Seyler or Dorothy Kalama for details 541-553-2293
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79th Annual Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo
Wednesday-Saturday, July 2 5 -2 8 ,2 0 12 - Madras, Oregon
Free Admission
Into Fair!
Wed: Veterans Day
Thurs: Kids Day
Fri: Seniors Day
Sat: Pink Day for
Dreast Cancer Awareness
Donkey Races
NPRA RODEO with
PIHRA (Wild Horse Races)
FRI. & SAT., JOLT 27 & 22
6 PM - Corwin Arena
$7 at gate per person - $6 pre-sale at fair office - 5 years and under free - limited seating
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Shows
&
Auction
Taleat Show
Wheelin’ Squealin’ Boni Tim i!
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