JUNE 1, 2018 Grand Ronde Housing Department S moke S ignals 21 Sewing class participants wanted The sewing classes that have been held at the Elders Activity Center have been canceled due to lack of participation. Classes could resume if at least six people commit to attending. To commit or find out more infor- mation, contact Elders Activity Assistant Dan Ham at 503-879-2233.  The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Culture Committee would like to invite you to attend our upcoming Housing Board seeks community input The Grand Ronde Housing Board is inviting Tribal members and Trib- al housing residents to provide input to assist its members in carrying out its advisory role to the Housing Department and Tribal Council regarding policy guidance. The Housing Board meets at 3 p.m. the third Thursday of each month in the Housing Department conference room, 28450 Tyee Road. Its chair is Kristy Criss-Lawson. For more informa- tion, contact the Housing Department at 503-879-2401.  First Foods Celebration on Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Achaf-Hammi (Tribal Plankhouse) as we celebrate our tribal foods from pre-contact to post-reservation. Community Health Program Medical Transport Services Medical transportation services are available to Tribal members within the six-county service area when an alternate means of transportation is not available. Advance notice required. Please call 503-879-2078 to schedule a reservation. Families are welcome to attend and bring a traditional dish or drink to share. Volunteers are welcome to help gather and prepare foods leading up to the event. For gathering activities please contact Jordan Mercier at 503-879-5211 ext. 2185. For meal planning please contact Faye Smith or Shayla Murphy at 503-879-3663. Please RSVP to Francene Ambrose at 503-879-3663. Ad created by George Valdez