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4 APRIL 15, 2011
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Elders' garage sale seeking donations
Tribal Elders are regularly seeking donations of items for their
fundraising garage sales.
To donate an item or items, call Tribal Elder Linda Brandon at
971-267-0918. D
Elder's bingo changes days
Bingo at the Elders' Activity Center has been moved to the second and
fourth Fridays of the month.
A potluck dinner starts at 6 p.m. and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Elder Activity Assistant Daniel Ham at
503-879-2233. D
Chili Challenge benefits Food Bank
The Great Chili Challenge and Chow-Down on Saturday, April
30, at the Tribal Community Center will help fund the work of the
Grand Ronde Community Resource Center's Food Bank.
Chili judging will occur at 4 p.m. and an awards ceremony will be
held at 5 p.m. A chili feed will occur afterward in the Community
Center.
A bowl of chili will cost $3.50 with cornbread and desserts avail
able for $1 and drinks for $1.25. Pie-eating contests and 5050 raffles
are also scheduled.
Chili cook-off contestants must register in advance although there
are no registrations fees.
For official rules and registration, contact Marion Mercier at 503-879-1488
or Nancy Holmes at 503-879-2445. D
I (-12 Parent Committee meets
The monthly K-12 Parent Committee meetings are held the last Wednes
day of the month from September through June. Meetings are held in the
Youth Education Building from noon to 1 p.m. Lunch is provided.
RSVP if you are planning to attend to toni.merciergrandronde.org or
call 503-879-2101. B
Secirettairy off Statte
contacts Tribal Elder
By Ron Karten
Smoke Signals staff writer
Being featured in Smoke Sig
nals can have some positive side
benefits.
That's what Tribal Elder Dorothy
"Dottie" Greene discovered after
being prominently featured in the
March 15 edition.
"My mouth was wide open," said
Greene, when she received a note
from Oregon Secretary of State
Kate Brown. "I couldn't speak for
a few minutes."
Brown has been a longtime friend
of the Tribe and currently serves on
the Spirit Mountain Community
Fund Board of Trustees.
Brown's note, attached to a copy
of the March 15 issue of Smoke
Signals, referred to Greene's Elder
Feature, which told her life story.
"What a wonderful article in Smoke
Signals," Brown wrote. Thanks for
sharing your story. Kate B."
"It made me feel so good," Greene
said. "I thought, my dear Lord,
what an honor."
Likewise from the writer, yours
truly. B
Saddle Club fundraiser scheduled
The Tribal Elders' Committee will hold a spaghetti fundraiser for the
Saddle Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 25, at the Tribal
Community Center.
For more information, call the Elders' Activity Center at 503-879-2233. B
Chinuk Family Night set for April 26
The next Chinuk Family Night will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday,
April 26, in the Tribal Community Center.
All past and current participants, as well as anyone who is interested,
are welcome to attend.
Those who plan to attend should RSVP to Veronica Montano at 503-879-2268
or veronica.montanograndronde.org.
For more information, contact Kathy Cole at 503-879-2249 or kathy.
colegrandronde.org. B
Callim
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Hunter Categories I
Ages 1-4
Ages 5 - 8
Ages 9-12
YOU ARE INVITED
To an EASTER. EGG HUNT
At the Covered Area at Family. Housing
Don't forget to bring your own basket
Celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month and
Help Build a Healthy Community
After the hunt join the Indian Child Welfare Program for
a Fun Walk to the Tribal Gym
After the Walk, Enjoy Lunch, Prizes, & the Easter
Bunny!
""(Parents: Don't forget your cameras - take pictures with the Easter Bunny)
Fun Walk starts at 10:30 A.M.
Lunch starts at 1 1:30 A.M. in Gym.
SPONSORED BY: Community Awareness Team and
Grand Ronde Community Wellness
Thank you for respecting Grand Ronde's Community &
Culture by not displaying Gang Affiliation and by not bringing
Drugs, Alcohol or Weapons to this Event.
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