Skamania County

4-H Council Meeting
2018-01-08 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hegewald Center, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648, United States
4-H Council Meeting 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Followed immediately by the Horse Leaders Advisory Council
Zoom link released day of.

WSU Extension programs, employment, and volunteer service are available to all without discrimination. Concerns regarding potential discrimination may be reported through your local Extension office or directly to the WSU Office for Equal Opportunity, web: oeo.wsu.edu, email; oeo@wsu.edu, phone: 509-335-8288.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation should contact the Skamania County WSU Extension Office at 509-427-3932 at least two weeks prior to the event.

Office Closed
2018-01-01
The WSU Extension Office will be closed all day. If you need to call or email someone will get back to you during the next office day.
4-H: Email brandt@co.skamania.wa.us or Call 509-427-3932
Agriculture and Natural Resources: Email hannah.brause@wsu.edu or call 509-427-3930

Mandatory Livestock Exhibitors Meeting
2017-12-03 14:00 - 18:00 | Hegewalk Center Auditorium, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648
This is a mandatory event for livestock exhibitors. The potluck will be from 2- 6 pm. New rules and dates for additional events will be announced.
For more information on this Market Auction and Fair Board event visit http://www.skamaniacounty.org/facilities-rec/homepage/skamania-county-fair-timber-carnival-2/livestock/

New Leader Orientation
2017-12-02 09:00 - 10:30 | Hegewald Center, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648, United States
New Leader Orientation on December 2nd from 9:00am – 10:30am.
For all new 4-H Club Leaders & Project Leaders.

WSU Extension programs, employment, and volunteer service are available to all without discrimination. Concerns regarding potential discrimination may be reported through your local Extension office or directly to the WSU Office for Equal Opportunity, web: oeo.wsu.edu, email; oeo@wsu.edu, phone: 509-335-8288.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation should contact the Skamania County WSU Extension Office at 509-427-3932 at least two weeks prior to the event.

Office Closed
2017-11-22 - 2017-11-23, 2017-11-09

Equine Intermediate Performance at WA State Fair
2017-09-21 17:00 - 2017-09-24 16:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Sept 21 – Intermediate Performance will arrive 5-7 p.m.
Sept 24 – Intermediate Performance will depart beginning at 4 p.m.

Equine Intermediate Harness and Dressage at WA State Fair
2017-09-19 17:00 - 2017-09-21 14:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Sept 19 – Intermediate Harness and Dressage will arrive 5-7 p.m.
Sept 21 – Intermediate Harness and Dressage will depart at 2 p.m.

4-H Rabbits/Cavies at WA State Fair
2017-09-15 06:00 - 2017-09-18 18:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup

Equine Senior Western Games at WA State Fair
2017-09-14 17:00 - 2017-09-18 14:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Sept 14 – Senior Western Games will arrive 5-7 p.m.
Sept 18 – Senior Western Games will depart at 2 p.m.

4-H Dog Obedience at WA State Fair
2017-09-14 07:00 - 2017-09-24 18:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Daily Dog Obedience shows run Sept 14-22; Companionship finals are on Sept. 23-24.

4-H Livestock Showing at WA State Fair
2017-09-14 06:00 - 2017-09-17 18:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
4-H Livestock includes Beef, Diary, Llama, Sheep, Swine & Goats.

Equine Intermediate Western Games at WA State Fair
2017-09-12 11:00 - 2017-09-14 14:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Sept 12 – Intermediate Western Games will arrive 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sept 14 – Intermediate Western Games will depart at 2 p.m.

National Equine Presentation Contest
2017-09-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Times not final.

Equine Groom Squad at WA State Fair
2017-09-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup

Equine Judging Contest at WA State Fair
2017-09-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup

4-H Cats Showing at WA State Fair
2017-09-07 18:00 - 2017-09-11 18:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup

Equine Senior Performance at WA State Fair
2017-09-07 17:00 - 2017-09-11 14:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Sept 7 – Senior Performance will arrive 5-7 p.m.
Sept 11 – Senior Performance will depart at 2 p.m.

Senior Harness and Dressage
2017-09-05 17:00 - 2017-09-07 14:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Senior Harness and Dressage Show at WA State Fair.
Sept 5 – Senior Harness and Dressage will arrive 5-7pm
Sept 7 – Senior Harness and Dressage will depart at 2 p.m.

Washington State 4-H Fair Performance Arts Showcase
2017-09-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Washington State 4-H Fairgrounds, Puyallup, WA, United States
TALENT SHOWCASE 2017
The Washington State 4-H Fair Performing Arts Showcase was created to provide a venue for our 4-H youth to share their unique and diverse talents with the public.
Date: Sunday September 3, 2017
Time: Showcase will begin at 3pm
Location: 4-H Dog Arena
Who can participate: Jr. , Int. , and Sr. level 4-H members. Members must be currently enrolled in 4-H, but not necessarily in the performing arts project area. Members must submit request and short audition clip to event coordinator by August 15, 2017 (see back of brochure for submission information).
****************** Groups are encouraged to participate and may be of different age levels. Due to space limitations, group number may not exceed 10. *******************
What kinds of acts will be accepted? We hope that you’ll share your special talent with us, no matter what that might be….singer, actor, poet, musician, magician, dancer, comedian…whatever

Fair Opening Ceremony
2017-08-16 12:00 - 12:30 | Skamania County Fairgrounds, 710 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
Join 4-H to celebrate the opening of the Skamania County Fair 2017! As a special addition to the ceremony our 4-H FourSquare Award winner(s) will be honored for their outstanding contributions and example to the 4-H Program.
Community attendance is expected to be high to bring your 4-H Pride!
WSU Extension programs, employment, and volunteer service are available to all without discrimination. Concerns regarding potential discrimination may be reported through your local Extension office or directly to the WSU Office for Equal Opportunity, web: oeo.wsu.edu, email; oeo@wsu.edu, phone: 509-335-8288.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation should contact the Skamania County WSU Extension Office at 509-427-3932 at least two weeks prior to the event.

Skamania County Fair
2017-08-15 07:00 - 2017-08-19 22:00 | Skamania County Fairgrounds, 710 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
4-H & Open Class Events throughout the week are listed on the Skamania Fair Website: http://www.skamaniacounty.org/facilities-rec/homepage/skamania-county-fair-timber-carnival-2/
Direct Link to the Fair Schedule: http://www.skamaniacounty.org/forms/Fair_Schedule.pdf

WSU Extension programs, employment, and volunteer service are available to all without discrimination. Concerns regarding potential discrimination may be reported through your local Extension office or directly to the WSU Office for Equal Opportunity, web: oeo.wsu.edu, email; oeo@wsu.edu, phone: 509-335-8288.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation should contact the Skamania County WSU Extension Office at 509-427-3932 at least two weeks prior to the event.

Washington State Fair 4-H Performing Arts Submissions Due
2017-08-15
TALENT SHOWCASE 2017
All 4-H Members are invited to showcase their talents at The Washington State Fair 4-H Performing Arts Showcase! This is not a competition but a celebration of all of our 4-H Youth!
Showcase Date: Sunday September 3, 2017
ATo submit an audition clip you can email it to Marilyn Brennan at mpobrennan@hotmail.com by August 15th.
Time: Showcase will begin at 3pm
Location: 4-H Dog Arena
Who can participate: Jr. , Int. , and Sr. level 4-H members. Members must be currently enrolled in 4-H, but not necessarily in the performing arts project area. Members must submit request and short audition clip to event coordinator by August 15, 2017 (see back of brochure for submission information).
****************** Groups are encouraged to participate and may be of different age levels. Due to space limitations, group number may not exceed 10. *******************
What kinds of acts will be accepted? We hope that you’ll share your special talent with us, no matter what that might be….singer, actor, poet, musician, magician, dancer, comedian…whatever!

Barn Decorating
2017-08-12 10:00 - 2017-08-13 16:00 | Skamania County Fairgrounds, 710 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
Fairgrounds are open for Barn Decorating 10am -4pm daily. No work day!

WSU Extension programs, employment, and volunteer service are available to all without discrimination. Concerns regarding potential discrimination may be reported through your local Extension office or directly to the WSU Office for Equal Opportunity, web: oeo.wsu.edu, email; oeo@wsu.edu, phone: 509-335-8288.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation should contact the Skamania County WSU Extension Office at 509-427-3932 at least two weeks prior to the event.

Skamania County 4-H Council Meeting
2017-08-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Hegewald Center, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648, United States
All 4-H Volunteers, Members, Leaders, and community members are invited to join us for the August Council Meeting. Topics of discussion include:

Selecting 3 Skamania Representatives at the Washington State Forum in October
Paying for the Leader of the Year to Attend Forum
Possible Scholarship for Teens to Attend Forum
FourSquare Award Recipient Selection
State Fair Sign Ups (Planning)
Spring Livestock Show (continuing discussion)

Fairboard will be Sending a Representative to the Council Meeting to share instructions for Fair, especially on the topic of Haul Out.

WSU Extension programs, employment, and volunteer service are available to all without discrimination. Concerns regarding potential discrimination may be reported through your local Extension office or directly to the WSU Office for Equal Opportunity, web: oeo.wsu.edu, email; oeo@wsu.edu, phone: 509-335-8288.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation should contact the Skamania County WSU Extension Office at 509-427-3932 at least two weeks prior to the event.

Sheep Shearing
2017-08-05 09:30 - 11:00 | Skamania County Fairgrounds, 710 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
Sheep Shearing $10 a head at the Fairgrounds.
*Events are not necessarily endorsed by Washington State University Extension or Washington State University 4-H.
WSU Extension programs, employment, and volunteer service are available to all without discrimination. Concerns regarding potential discrimination may be reported through your local Extension office or directly to the WSU Office for Equal Opportunity, web: oeo.wsu.edu, email; oeo@wsu.edu, phone: 509-335-8288.

YA4-H! Food Summer Camp
2017-07-17 14:00 - 2017-07-20 16:00 | Hegewald Auditorium, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648, United States
YA4-H!CAMP Flyer

Northwest Junior Sheep Exposition
2017-07-14 08:00 - 2017-07-15 17:00
Here is the 2017 premium book for the Northwest Junior Sheep Exposition (NWJSE), which also contains entry forms. The show will take place on Friday and Saturday, July 14 & 15, in conjunction with the Washington State Sheep Producers’ Ram and Ewe Sale. This is a great opportunity for the two events to engage with each other and for the young to learn from the “veterans” and for the “veterans” to learn a thing or two from the youth! Scheduling will be tight and will require cooperation and flexibility from all individuals involved.

The show will again be held at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Moses Lake, Washington. To ensure pen availability, please make sure entry forms are received by defined entry dates above. Extra animals not entered by the entry dates cannot be exhibited or penned at the NWJSE. Please take time to read the premium book, noting dates, entry requirements, general rules and those for specific classes. Please note that there are two entry dates. Market Lamb entry forms are due May 1, 2017. This is to allow official weigh sheets to be distributed and lambs weighed between May 5-14, 2017. Weigh forms will be sent to area show representatives (Extension Educator, Ag Instructor, 4-H Leader, or an identified area sheep producer). Please make arrangements with these individuals to ensure that your lambs are weighed by May 15 and the forms are returned to the Grant-Adams Extension office no later than May 31. Please note that the days on test have been shorted and weigh dates have been pushed back. We are hoping that this change will encourage more individuals to enter in the market division, as they will have more time to select/purchase lambs for this contest. The Breeding Sheep, Feeder Lamb, and Activity Entry Forms are due by June 15, 2017.

Gorge Games Equine Show
2017-07-08 - 2017-07-09 | Skamania County Fairgrounds, 710 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
Gorge Games
July 8 & 9, 2017
Skamania County Fair Grounds – Stevenson WA
Sign up 8:00 a.m. – Show starts 9:00 a.m.
4-H Sponsored – Proceeds benefit the Skamania County 4-H Horse program

Barrels
Two Barrel Flag
Figure 8
Bi Wrangle
Key Hole
Key Pole
Speed Barrels
Pole Bending
International Flag
Stake Race

Show $40.00 per Day/per Horse : Camping $25.00 per Night : Stall Fee $15.00 per Day
Places to 5th in each age group for series. Day awards to top two in each age group.
Age Divisions: 9*-14, 15-18, 19-27, 28 & Older (*Age as of 1/1/17; age 9 or, 8 and completed 3rd grade per 4-H Rules)

Gorge Games Flyer

Forest and Range Owners Field Day
2017-06-24 09:00 - 16:30
Forest Range Event Flyer
Source Contact:

Andy Perleberg, WSU Extension Forester
509-667-6540 andyp@wsu.edu

Forest and Range Owners Field Day Scheduled for Southeast Washington

Dayton, Wash. – A unique opportunity is coming for family forest and rangleland owners and managers in southeast Washington and surroundings. Instructed by the states recognized experts in forest and range management, wildlife habitat, and other land stewardship disciplines, this “out-in-the-woods” educational event will provide useful, timely, and unbiased information sure to meet the needs of landowners with five or 500 acres. The field day has not been held in southeast Washington for eight years, so landowners should not miss this opportunity to get a bounty of information in one day.

The field day will be held on Saturday, June 24, from 9 am to 4:30 pm at the Dickinson Family Land (at Cougar Canyon) just southeast of Dayton, Wash. The location is within easy driving distance from Asotin, Columbia, Garfield, Walla Walla and Whitman Counties.

The field day is designed to prepare landowners to plan and execute management activities that meet their personal objectives, reduce risks and protect their financial investment. Absentee landowners with property in eastern Washington are especially encouraged to attend.

Participants can choose from a wide variety of classes and activities taught by specialists in forest and rangeland health and management, livestock forages, wildlife habitat, weed control, wildfire protection, post-fire restoration, timber and non-timber forest products, using global positioning systems, chainsaw safety and maintenance, forest and rangeland security and safety, assistance programs, and more. The presenters will be available to answer questions specific to your property situation. Youth activities will be available all day.

The fee for those who register by Monday, June 19, is $20 per person or $30 for a family of two or more. After that date the fee is $30 per person or $40 per family. An optional BBQ lunch will be available for $10 per person to benefit the Future Farmers of America. Lunch reservations must be received by June 19.

A brochure with more detailed information, driving directions and the registration form can be found at http://forestry.wsu.edu, or contact your local WSU Extension office.

For more information contact WSU Extension Forester Andy Perleberg at 509-667-6540 or by email at andyp@wsu.edu

WSU Extension, the DNR Forest Stewardship Program, and the Family Forest Foundation are the primary sponsors of the field day.
WSU Extension programs, employment, and volunteer service are available to all without discrimination. Concerns regarding potential discrimination may be reported through your local Extension office or directly to the WSU Office for Equal Opportunity, web: oeo.wsu.edu, email; oeo@wsu.edu, phone: 509-335-8288.
