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Free Car Seat Safety Event and Community Health Fair This Saturday in Madras

Jefferson County Public Health is hosting a free car seat safety check and community health resource fair this Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 500 NE A Street in Madras — featuring certified technicians, discounted car seats, free pizza, and family resource booths.

Jefferson County Library District Celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month with New Yoto Players

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Jefferson County Library District is marking the occasion with a new lending addition — Yoto Players, screen-free audio devices designed to bring stories to young readers across the county.

Cowdeo Registration Closes Today; Jefferson County’s Fall Tradition Returns Sept. 26

Registration closes today, Sunday Sept. 20, for the 2026 Jefferson County Cowdeo. The popular fall event goes Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Jefferson County Event Complex in Madras.

Last Chance This Weekend: Madras Rock, Gem & Mineral Show Runs Through Sunday

The annual Madras Rock, Gem & Mineral Show continues this weekend at the Jefferson County Event Complex, giving collectors, hobbyists, and curious visitors one last chance to browse dealers, exhibits, and specimens before the four-day show closes Sunday afternoon.

Trail Blazers Rip City Rally Stops in Madras Today — Free Community Fair at City Hall

The Portland Trail Blazers and Moda Health bring their 12th annual Rip City Rally to Madras City Hall on Wednesday, September 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. The free community fair features team personalities, games, prizes, health resources, and a local donation to the Kids Club of Jefferson County.

Trail Blazers Bring Rip City Rally to Madras City Hall This Wednesday

The Portland Trail Blazers and Moda Health are stopping in Madras as part of the 12th annual Rip City Rally tour — a free community fair at Madras City Hall on Wednesday, September 16, from 4 to 6 p.m., featuring games, prizes, health resources, and a local donation to the Kids Club of Jefferson County.

Trail Blazers' Rip City Rally Brings Free Community Fair to Madras on September 16

The Portland Trail Blazers and Moda Health will host a free community fair at Madras City Hall on Wednesday, September 16 from 4 to 6 p.m., with team personalities, games, prizes, health resources, and a donation to the Kids Club of Jefferson County.

Jefferson County Pauses to Remember on 9/11’s 25th Anniversary

From a veterans’ charity golf tournament at Crooked River Ranch Golf Club to quiet moments of reflection across the county, Jefferson County joins the nation in marking 25 years since the September 11 attacks.

Culver Booster Club’s Back-to-School Cornhole Tournament Scores Big for Student Athletics

The Culver Bulldog Booster Club hosted a Back-to-School Cornhole Tournament on September 5 at Shorty’s Taphouse, bringing the community together and raising funds for Culver School District athletics ahead of the fall sports season.

Labor Day Weekend Roundup: VFW Beef Raffle, Health Inspections, and Community Notes

From a VFW beef raffle benefiting Jefferson County Fair 4-H and FFA kids to a clean sweep in August restaurant health inspections, here's what's happening around Jefferson County this Labor Day weekend.

Warm Springs Back-to-School Barbecue Welcomes Families September 3

The Warm Springs K-8 Academy will host its annual Back-to-School Barbecue on September 3 from 4 to 6 p.m., bringing the community together as students prepare to head back to class.

Labor Day Weekend Events: Spirit Fest Potluck, Madras Saturday Market, and More

Jefferson County and the Warm Springs Reservation have a full slate of community events this Labor Day weekend, from the Spirit Fest summer potluck at the Warm Springs Campus Pavilion to the Madras Saturday Market at Sahalee Park.