Skamania County

Skamania County Fair
2016-08-17 | Skamania County Fairgrounds, 710 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
The original “Free-gate” fair in the Northwest includes lots of livestock, 4-H fun, delicious food, and a treasure of still life exhibits. Don’t miss exciting entertainment, contests, demonstrations and the annual parade, timber carnival, market sale, and firework displays.

4-H Leader's Council Meeting
2017-01-02 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hegewald Center, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648, United States

Mandatory Livestock Exhibitor Meeting & Potluck - CANCELED
2017-01-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Hegewald Auditorium, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648, United States
1/4/17 – Event Canceled due to potential weather concerns. Rescheduled date will be released soon.

This is the mandatory 2017 livestock exhibitor meeting and Potluck which will occur in Hegewald Auditorium on Sunday Jan 8th from 2pm to 5pm.

All exhibitors are expected to attend. Requests for an exception need to be made at info@skamaniafair.com.

Kids Craft Camp
2017-01-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Hegewalk Center Auditorium, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648
Join the Community Events & Recreation Staff as well as the 4-H Staff in fun craft activities. Contact sslack@co.skamania.wa.us for more information.

4-H New Volunteer Orientation POSTPONED TILL SPRING
2017-01-28 12:30 | Hegewald Center, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648, United States
WE are postponing this till Spring in the hope of more reliable and driver friendly weather. Date TBA

Interested in being an invaluable part of the 4-H Program? Join Skamania WSU Extension Staff on Saturday January 28th, 2017 for a New Volunteer Orientation that will equip you to help in your club or project area.
RSVP by January 25th to brandt@co.skamania.wa.us or call (509)427-3932 to help us prepare resources for everyone. New and Current Volunteers who have not attended an orientation training in the past must attend to be approved as a WSU 4-H Volunteer.

Craft Day with 4-H & Skamania County Community Events and Recreation
2017-02-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Hegewald Auditorium, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648, United States
Skamania Craft Afternoon email parks@co.skamania.wa.us to RSVP.

Market Entry Cards Due
2017-02-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Skamania Fair Office, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648
Scan and Email Market Entry Cards to info@skamaniafair.com or turn them into the Fair Office by 5:00 pm.

4-H Leaders Council
2017-03-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Hegewald Center, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648, United States
4-H Leaders Council Monthly Meeting all 4-H Volunteers, Members, parents, and community members are welcome to attend.

New Volunteer Orientation
2017-03-18 12:30 - 15:30
New Volunteer Orientation 2017
Interested in being an invaluable part of the 4-H Program?
Join Skamania WSU Extension Staff on Saturday March 18th, 2017 for a New Volunteer Orientation that will equip you to help in your club or project area. The training will start at 12:30 pm and run until 3:30 pm.
ADDRESS: 710 SW Rock Creek Drive Stevenson, WA 98648
RSVP by March 15th to brandt@co.skamania.wa.us or call (509)427-3932 to help us prepare resources for everyone.
New and Current Volunteers who have not attended an orientation training in the past must attend to be approved as a WSU 4-H Volunteer.

Sheep Shearing
2017-03-22 09:30 - 11:00
Sheep Shearing $10 @ head.

Teen Leadership Summit
2017-04-01 09:00 - 2017-04-02 12:00 | Camp Koinonia, 850 Camp Koinonia, Cle Elum, 98922
The Teen Leadership Summit gives 7-10th graders the opportunity to develop leadership skills including goal setting, meeting facilitation, communication, planning and leading activities, youth/adult partnerships, cultural awareness, time management, and public speaking.

Klickitat County 4-H Spring Break Horse Clinic
2017-04-07 08:00 - 2017-04-09 17:00 | Klickitat County Fairgrounds, Goldendale, WA, United States
April 7th – 9th Klickitat County 4-H Spring Break Horse Clinic at the Klickitat County Fairgrounds. The clinic focus will be on ground classes, educational components, Western and English horsemanship, trail, and gaming. Early registration is appreciated. ($30 per day, $50 for all weekend, $40 per member for families of 3+ registering together). Contact Pat Shamek at 541-993-9560 for additional information.
*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.

TreeFest
2017-04-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Rheingarten Park, 170 NW Lincoln Street, White Salmon, WA, United States
View the Flyer
*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.

University of Idaho Block and Bridle Fitting and Showing Clinic
2017-04-08 09:00 - 17:00 | University of Idaho Pavilion
Come join the Block and Bridle Club as we present our annual Livestock Fitting and Showing Clinic! This year we are focusing on three species: Sheep, Cattle and Swine. We will have both beginner and advanced courses which will hopefully cover all skill levels as well as help answer any questions about show preparation! There will be a raffle, door prizes and lunch is provided with your registration.

Feeding & Nutrition Q&A session presented by Dr. Matt Doumit
Demonstrations on live animals in Fun and Educational atmospheres
Information packets to help with those last-minute questions at home or show

Registration Price: $20.00 per person (Received by March 21)
Late Registration: $25.00 per person (Received after March 21)
At the Door Registration: $30.00 per person (w/o Lunch)
No Charge for Advisor or Parents to attend, if you would like lunch there will be a $5.00 charge
**Fees to be collected at the door. Please make checks payable to Block and Bridle Club***
Resources:
Flyer
Registration
FAQ
Campus Map

King County 4-H Poultry Clinic
2017-04-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Enumclaw Expo Center
April 8th King County 4-H Poultry Clinic at the Enumclaw Expo Center 10:00 – 3:00 pm. Please call 253 224-2884 if you have any questions. RSVP by emailing Nbaskett@wsu.edu
*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.

Skamania Pollinator Garden Work Day
2017-04-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Skamania County Fairgrounds, 710 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
April 9th Skamania Pollinator Garden Work Day (Community Service Opportunity) Hegewald Building 1:00 pm – 4:00pm or when done.
Skamania County Noxious Weed received a grant to plant a Native Pollinator Garden on the Skamania County fairgrounds. More hands are needed to help prepare the space on April 9th from 1:00 pm or whenever you can arrive until completed. Tasks include:

raking the garden site
shoveling small tranches around the edges
laying cardboard down
shoveling wood chips

Additional hands of all sizes are welcomed. Tools will be provided but members are asked to make sure to wear gloves and appropriate footwear. This is a great way to show how a few hours of light manual labor can eventually lead to something beautiful and give back to their community.
*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.

Beef Weigh In
2017-04-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Skamania Fair Office, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648
All Beef Project Certificates Due

4-H Council Meeting
2017-04-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Hegewald Center, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648, United States

The Rookin' Roosters' Poultry Palooza
2017-04-29 07:00 - 16:00 | Skamania County Fairgrounds, 710 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
Premium_Book Poultry Palooza 2017
The Rockin’ Roosters’
Poultry Palooza
Youth Only Show
Schedule of Events
Monday, April 10, 2017 – Entries must be postmarked by this date
Saturday, April 29, 2017
7:00 AM Showroom opens
7:00 AM Health Check before put in cages
8:30 AM Entries must be in place
9:00 AM Judging begins
9:00 AM Novice Showmanship
9:30 AM Junior Showmanship
10:00 AM Intermediate Showmanship
11:00 AM Senior Showmanship
12:00 PM Champion of Champions
12:30 PM Lunch Break
2:00 PM Exhibitor Drawing
3:00 PM Awards
3:30 PM Coop out and tear down

Turkeys Ready for Pick-Up/Dropoff
2017-04-29 08:00 - 17:00
Contact the Skamania County Fairboard if you have reserved a turkey. info@skamaniafair.com

Annual Stevenson Clean-Up Day
2017-04-29 08:30 - 16:00 | Skamania County Chamber of Commerce, 167 NW Second Street, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
Leaders in Service April 29th Work Party Press Release
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Casey Roeder, Executive Director
Skamania County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1037
Stevenson, WA 98648
509-427-8911
casey@skamania.org

PRESS RELEASE

STEVENSON PITCHES IN FOR ANNUAL CLEAN-UP DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 29

(Stevenson, WA – April 17, 2017) The winter of 2017 wreaked havoc on Skamania County and the Columbia Gorge as a whole. Dry weather and the promise of spring has inspired many folks to get out and clean up some of the mess created by the ice, snow and wind. The Stevenson Business Association (SBA) is doing its part by organizing the fifth annual Stevenson Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 29, 2017.

The business owners of the SBA are asking people around Stevenson to show their community spirit and prepare for the upcoming tourist season by rolling up their sleeves and pitching in to perform “spring cleaning” in Stevenson.

All businesses, public and private agencies and citizens are encouraged to volunteer their time to show pride in their city to visitors and residents alike. The Stand Up 4 Teens Youth Prevention Club are on board again this year. The Stevenson office of Windermere Real Estate plans to participate. April 29 is also National 4-H Day of Service, and local 4-H club members may fortify the efforts. A group from iQ Credit Union will be on hand to help. Any and all people in our community are welcome.

The fun begins at 8:30 am in the Skamania County Chamber parking lot at 167 NW Second Street. Teams will be created and tasks assigned at this time. Projects include branch pick-up, weeding, debris removal, power washing, blackberry eradication and much more. Volunteers are invited to bring their own hand tools, weed eaters, brooms, leaf blowers, etc. Two hours, four hours or all day – whatever time commitment people can make that day will be greatly appreciated.

People unable to arrive at 8:30 am can check in throughout the day at the Chamber office for directions to project sites. The day will culminate around 4:00 pm.

This year, local businesses are providing discounts for incentive. When volunteers check out from their task they will receive vouchers providing a 10% discount for that day (Saturday, April 29) at Andrew’s Pizza, Walking Man Brewing and El Rio Texicantina. Andrew’s will also offer $3 beer with the voucher. A & J Select Market will be barbecuing that day as well and those helping out will get a free lunch.

For more information on the Stevenson Clean-Up Day, contact the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce at 509-427-8911.

New Volunteer Orientation
2017-04-29 12:30 - 15:30
New Volunteer Orientation April 2017
Interested in being an invaluable part of the 4-H Program?
Join Skamania WSU Extension Staff on Saturday April 29th, 2017 for a New Volunteer Orientation that will equip you to help in your club or project area. The training will start at 12:30 pm and run until 3:30 pm.
ADDRESS: 710 SW Rock Creek Drive Stevenson, WA 98648
RSVP by April 26th to brandt@co.skamania.wa.us or call (509)427-3932 to help us prepare resources for everyone.
New and Current Volunteers who have not attended an orientation training in the past must attend to be approved as a WSU 4-H Volunteer.

Swine Weigh In
2017-05-06 09:00 - 22:00 | Skamania County Fairgrounds, 710 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
Swine Weigh In Swine Certificates Due Swine Breed Cards Due (Exhibitors planning to attend State Fair only)

Backwoods 4-H Fundraiser Trail Ride
2017-05-13 08:00 - 17:00
May 13th Backwoods 4-H Fundraiser Trail Ride contact Andrea McNealy 360-518-1769. $5 per entry, $5 for lunch, $10 for overnight camping.

2017 Patch Designs Due
2017-05-15 08:00 - 17:00
2017 PATCH DESIGN CONTEST Guidelines & Rules
Washington State 4-H Fair
Open to all Washington State 4-H members!
Help your State 4-H Fair Board, while expressing your own creativity!
Guidelines for entering:

You must use an official entry form (available from your County Extension Office).
The design must be in color.
Patch design must contain the words “Washington State 4-H Fair” or “WA State 4-H Fair”
You must include the year (2017).
Design must include the 4-H clover.

***The winning patch design will be selected by members of the Washington State 4-H Fair Board, 4-H State Fair Manager, and a representative from the company who manufactures our patches***
***The creator of the winning patch design will receive a patch and a cash award.

4-H Office Closed in Honor of Memorial Day
2017-05-29
The 4-H Office will be closed in honor of Memorial Day. Feel free to email or call and leave a message. We will respond as soon as possible on Tuesday, the 30th.

Gorge Governors Summit Site for Career Connected Learning
2017-05-31 10:00 - 13:30 | Dallesport Elementary School, 625 Keasey Avenue, Lyle, WA, 98620, United States
Join us for the Governors Summit on Career Connected Learning May 31, 2017 from 10:00am-1:30pm. Our local site for the summit is the Dallesport Elementary School in Lyle, WA. This site was chosen as a central location for all interested Columbia River Gorge participants. We hope you will join us. Please view our flyer with more information about the event. Click here to register for the event.
There will be 740,000 job openings over the next five years in Washington. Washington’s young people deserve an education that prepares them to take part in our economy, and real world, hands-on career connected learning is a key part of this preparation. Such preparation also equips employers with a workforce ready for 21st century challenges and innovation.
Please join us for Governor Inslee’s Summit on Career Connected Learning on May 31, 2017. You’ll be part of a group of industry, policy, and education leaders working together to share best practices and policies to increase and strengthen career-related opportunities in high demand jobs for Washington’s youth. The Governor’s Summit is the culmination of an 18-month, multi-state Policy Academy, co-chaired by the Governor’s office and the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board.
The regional sites will connect via webinar technology with the central Summit during the general session to learn about statewide career connected learning activities and plans. You’ll then convene locally to discuss the information shared by the panelists and address local opportunities, challenges, and solutions to provide youth with career connected learning experiences. Information gathered at these sites will be collected and shared with the Governor’s office and others working on next steps regarding career connected learning in our state.

Washington was one of six states selected by the National Governors Association (NGA) to participate in a Policy Academy, funded by the Siemens Foundation, to identify promising practices, resources, and policies aimed at increasing career-related opportunities in high demand jobs for Washington’s youth. As part of the NGA Policy Academy, the Governor’s Summit on Career Connected Learning is being co-hosted by the Workforce Board, the Governor’s Office, OSPI, Washington STEM, and WSU Extension. Join us at the Summit to:

Build a network of champions committed to supporting early, frequent, and excellent career-connected learning opportunities for Washington’s youth, especially those from under-represented populations.
Highlight promising practices and programs in career-connected learning from Washington NGA Policy Academy Learning Labs.
Inspire business, industry, labor and education stakeholders with actionable steps they can take in their own communities to support high quality career-connected learning and pathways to great jobs.

Here’s the link to register!.
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.

Non Swine Breed Entry Cards Due
2017-06-01 07:30 - 17:00 | Skamania Fair Office, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648
Non Swine Breed Entry Cards Due – Fair Office1 OR Scan & Email to Info@SkamaniaFair.Com

Wine Country Classic Dairy Goat Show and Youth Showmanship Specialty
2017-06-09 08:00 - 2017-06-10 17:00
Wine Country Classic Dairy Goat Show & Youth Showmanship Specialty
June 9 & 10 at the Benton County Fairgrounds Kennewick, WA
http://winecountrygoatclub.wixsite.com/wcgc/annual-show
Flyer YSS 2017 Here is the Youth Showmanship flyer. Youth who participate in showmanship have the opportunity to receive a $175 financial scholarship to the NWODGA Goat Conference.

Contact Taffy Mercer, Show Chair, with questions. taffy@gamefarmhay.com

All Goats, Sheep, Rabbits, Chickens, Cats, Dogs, Dairy Heifer Project Certificates Due.
2017-06-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Skamania County Fairgrounds, 710 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
Sheep/Goat Weigh In & Rabbit Tagging which establishes animal eligibility for individual and/or family tag-in. All Goats, Sheep, Rabbits, Chickens, Cats, Dogs, Dairy Heifer Project Certificates Due.
