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OSU Extension Office-Wasco County

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10/30/2026

Come celebrate el Día de Mu***os

Monday, November 2, 2026 | 5–8 PM The Dalles-Wasco County Library 722 Court Street, The Dalles, OR
Enjoy:
• Live mariachi music and folklórico dancing
• Piñata and Catrina contests
• Raffle prizes
• Tacos and Mexican pastries
• Storytime, crafts, and face painting

FREE ADMISSION! / ¡ENTRADA GRATUITA!
¡Trae a tu familia y amigos y celebremos juntos! / Bring your family and friends and celebrate with us!

10/30/2026

4-H is excited to bring Inventor Studio to TDMS! Middle schoolers can explore creativity and innovation at this new after-school club on Tuesday afternoons. Sign up through the North Wasco County School District 21 After School Academy!
https://www.nwasco.k12.or.us/apps/pages/afterschoolacademy

We've been working during school hours with Dufur and St. Mary's Academy middle schoolers on the Invention Convention project. Now we are excited to offer an after-school Inventor Studio club at TDMS on Tuesday afternoons! Sign up with the North Wasco County School District 21 After School Academy to enroll your middle schooler! https://www.nwasco.k12.or.us/apps/pages/afterschoolacademy
See flyer for details..

10/13/2026

Susan McCourt attended the Oregon Science Teachers Association conference in Pendleton this weekend. She shared how invention projects can connect students’ learning to the science concepts they’re already exploring in the classroom.

10/12/2026

Office Closure Notice

Our office is temporarily closed to the public today due to a water shutoff. Staff will be working remotely and remain available by phone and email.

541-296-5494
[email protected]

We plan to reopen our office to the public tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13, at 8:00 a.m.

Thank you

10/05/2026

During the 4-H Clovers for a Cause Campaign, October 4–10, your support gives Oregon youth inventors the opportunity to attend conventions, grow their skills, and bring their ideas to life. Help invest in the creativity and potential of tomorrow’s innovators

This week is the 4-H Clovers for a Cause campaign! One of the programs included in this year's campaign is 4-H Invention and Entrepreneurship, supporting the Invention Convention programs we've been delivering this summer and fall. Please consider a donation to help cover travel expenses for youth inventors to attend conventions, maybe all the way to nationals at the Henry Ford Museum! Follow this link for more information or use the QR code to see other ways to give!
https://www.beavsgive.org/campaigns/invention-and-entrepreneurship

10/01/2026

Free Hazardous Waste Collection Event for Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River County residents.

Friday, October 23, from 10 AM–2 PM at the Wasco Event Center.

903 Barnett St., Wasco

*Ag producers and businesses must register by October 15.

09/22/2026

Get Ready Preparedness Event

A big thank you to Mid Columbia Fire Rescue for hosting such an informative and valuable event. Families had the opportunity to learn important preparedness tips and how to be ready in case of a fire or other emergencies.

Interested in partnering with OSU Wasco County Extension for your next event? Reach out to us. We provide a variety of resources, education, and support to help strengthen our local community.

Wasco County Master Gardeners North Central Public Health District Adventist Health Columbia Gorge Wasco County The Dalles Lions Club

09/16/2026

Join the Wasco County Forest Collaborative, Oregon State University, and local wildfire partners for a film screening and discussion exploring OSU fire history research using tree rings on the east side of Mt. Hood. The evening will feature a film by an OSU graduate student filmmaker, followed by a panel discussion with the filmmaker, lead researcher, and local experts.

You’ll also have a chance to connect with local partners and resources for preparing your home and property for wildfire, evacuation and emergency planning, smoke preparedness, and more.

Thursday, September 24 | 6:00–8:30 PM
Granada Theatre, 221 E 2nd St,

Come learn more about the history of fire on Mt. Hood and what it might teach us about building resilience for the future. Hope to see you there!

09/15/2026

Wasco County and State Fair Static projects are available for pick-up.

Please stop by to pick-up your projects within the next two week.

We’re open Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00p.m

Address

400 E Scenic Drive, Ste. 2. 278
The Dalles, OR
97058

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

(541) 296-5494

Website

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/wasco

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