Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Lower Elwha Tribal Gym 2851 Lower Elwha Road 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Back Packs & Back-to-School Supplies! Healthy Snack & Healthy Lunch Ideas! Hands-on Fun! Haircuts for Kids! Fun for All Ages! For more information, contact Aleilah P Lawson,360-912-1560, aleilah.lawson@elwha.org Sponsored by Lower Elwha Health Department, Education Department, Elwha River Casino, and Realty & Community Development Department Info & Directions
Announcements
July 2019 Newsletter
Read the July 2019 Newsletter in the Newsletter section: https://www.elwha.org/newsletter/
Lower Elwha Head Start Graduation
You are cordially invited to the Lower Elwha Head Start & Early Head Start graduation. The Ceremony will take place at the Lower Elwha Gymnasium, June 28th 2019, at five o’clock in the evening. Event Info and Directions
Online Survey – Elwha Community Climate Change
Calling all LEKT staff and tribal community! Take the LEKT climate change survey right here! The tribe is launching their climate change planning and we are looking for your input. This survey will take about 15 minutes of your time. To be eligible for a gift card, you must be a tribal member, 18 years of age, you must complete the survey and put your name on it. Click the following link to get started: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LEKT If you are a tribal member you can pick up your gift card in 3 ways In the Natural Resources building, 760 Stratton Rd. …READ MORE
Men’s Health Fair
When was the last time you went to the clinic for a Physical Exam? Is it time for your yearly exam, testing and screening? Men of all ages are encouraged to visit your Health Care Provider. At 50 years of age and older it is time to talk to your provider about prostate Health and Colon screening. Info, Booths, Snacks, Raffles and more! Men’s Health Day Goals: Get your physical and get the facts. Men’s cancer educ. Colon cancer, Heart disease, Oral neck cancer, Diabetes Blood pressure Nutrition Exercise And much …READ MORE
Community Conversation
Greetings, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Community Members, We are hosting a Community Conversation on Opioid Prevention and Treatment in the Lower Elwha Community on Thursday, June 27, 2019, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, in the Tribal Center Dining Hall. This gathering is the initial step for community engagement to explore solutions to the opioid crisis and offer tools for prevention. We will offer training on the use of Naloxone, the life-saving overdose reversal medication, and distribution of Naloxone kits to take home. Also available will be lock bags for safe storage of prescription medications. Information on local treatment options …READ MORE
Klallam Counseling Recovery Game Night
Come join us for a fun filled night with adult games, food, and KCS Staff members. This is a clean and sober event for all ADULTS in the community If you have any questions, please contact Brandy Swan at 360-452-4432 ext. 7505 or Becky Shimko at ext. 7510 There will be a shuttle service provided if transportation is needed the shuttle will run at the following times: 6:00PM 7:30PM 9:00PM When: Friday June 28th,2019 6:00PM-9:00PM Where: Address: 243613 W. Hwy 101 (Next to the Lower Elwha Health Clinic) ***Please call and let us know if you will be needing transportation …READ MORE
LEKT Head Start and Child Care Groundbreaking
Join us for the groundbreaking of the new Head Start & Child Care building. Monday May 20th at 8 a.m. Location: 291 Spokwes Drive (next to the Justice Center) Event Info and Directions LEKT Head Start Child Care New Building Groundbreaking (PDF)
Wildlife Program Community Meeting
Please join us to provide input to the Tribe’s Wildlife Program as we begin to prepare a “Seventh-Generation Wildlife Management Plan, incorporating research on cougars, Columbian black-tailed deer, and Roosevelt elk”. Contact: Kim Sager-Fradkin for details 360-457-4012 X 7495 Info & Directions
Elwha Spring Traditional Foods – Nettles & Beyond!
Please join us on Saturday April 13, 2019 10:00am – 4:00pm at the Lower Elwha Tribal Center Dinning Hall for the Elwha Spring Traditional Foods – Nettles & Beyond class. Spring into Wellness with delicious traditional spring foods. In this six-hour class, we will explore the medicinal properties of nettles, salmonberry shoots, and spring roots and greens. Class members will be guided through the preparation of a nourishing lunch celebrating the bounty of spring, while learning how nature’s powerful gifts support our health and well-being. We will prepare a Spring Tonic to take home. We will also share information about locally …READ MORE