What's Happening in Jefferson County: Weekend Events and Community Notices, June 5–7

Indian Head Casino and the Plateau Travel Plaza are seeking proposals from Warm Springs tribal artists, craftspeople, and families to display arts, crafts, and culturally significant keepsakes for a 3-to-6 month showcase as the plaza prepares to reopen.

Warm Springs Diabetes Prevention has launched a new initiative called Warm Springs STRONG, a youth wellness program combining fitness, mentorship, and health education. High school athletes are invited to participate as coaches and mentors.

The fourth annual Festival of the Land takes place Saturday, June 6, at The Cove Palisades State Park along Lake Billy Chinook. The free event celebrates Oregon State Parks Day with hands-on activities, local vendors, demonstrations, and live music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jefferson County Fire & EMS responded to two separate residential fires in Madras in late May and early June, displacing at least seven people and resulting in one total loss of a family home and RV.

Graduation season is here for Jefferson County School District 509J. Bridges High School holds its ceremony Friday evening, and Madras High School follows Saturday morning. Warm Springs K-8 also celebrates its 8th grade class on Friday.