8 MAY 1, 2024 SMOKE SIGNALS Earth Day Jam OREGON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE (OPI) Join us to learn about OPI. We will have staff from NWSDS here to talk about the program & answer any of your questions. Some of the things OPI can help with include; personal care, housekeeping, transportation, caregiver respite, making meals & more. THURSDAY, MAY 9TH 10:30AM - 1:30PM CTGR ELDER ACTIVITY CENTER Photo by Michelle Alaimo Copper Chargualaf, 4, plants hummingbird and butterfly wildflower mix seeds to take home during the Earth Day Jam at achaf-hammi (Tribal plankhouse) on Monday, April 22. Families were invited to celebrate Earth Day at the Lush laNatsin (good medicine) event hosted by the Tribe’s Health & Wellness Department. There were traditional songs and dancing, raffle prizes, a T-shirt giveaway and a meal. We want to hear from you! The Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center Comment Box is located at the entrance of the Health & Wellness Center, next to the drinking fountain. Share your experience, good or bad with us. MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE MONDAY, MAY 27 • PROGRAM BEGINS AT 1 P.M. • MEAL SERVED AT NOON West Valley Veterans Memorial • 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 For more information about the Memorial Day event, please contact Molly or Lisa at 503-879-5211 or email: Veterans.SEB@grandronde.org Ad by Samuel Briggs III