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How do I check the Sherman County Records Inventory?

The Sherman County Records Inventory archive can be accessed online at https://sos.oregon.gov/archives/records/county/Pages/sherman-inventory.aspx

When is the Sherman County Fair?

The Sherman County Fair is generally held the third week of August. Check the fair website for details, shermancountyfairfun.com. Fairbooks are available in the Extension office and post offices in the county during the summer if you would like to prepare an entry for consideration for a county fair prize.

Where is the Sherman County Circuit Court?

Sherman County Circuit Court is held inside the Sherman County Courthouse at 500 Court Street in Moro (send mail to PO Box 402, Moro, OR 97039). Circuit court hours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Here are the ADA Accommodations: ADA services that OJD offers.

How do I add an upcoming event to the county calendar?

You easily can submit your event through Sherman County's online Add an Event form. The event will be reviewed by the Sherman County Court Administrative Assistant before publication. Events are added to the countywide events calendar as space allows or at the administrative assistant’s discretion.

Are there any ghost towns in Sherman County?

You can visit an Old West “ghost town” in Kent, an unincorporated area in southwest Sherman county (see photos of the Kent ghost town at the Pacific NW Photo blog). If you continue south, there’s another ghost town just outside Sherman County in Shaniko, Oregon.

How do I get travel information for visitors to Sherman County?

Visit the travel section of this website to access to brochures, agri-tours, recreational permits, and overnight accommodations.

Where did 4-H get its start?

Read about 4-H’s Oregon-born history at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/release/2017/10/national-4-h-week-celebrates-country%E2%80%99s-largest-youth-organization.

Where do I send my donation to the 4-H and FFA livestock auction?

Donations can be mailed to the Sherman County Youth Livestock Auction Association, PO Box 94, Moro OR 97039.

When is the Sherman County Fair, what is the schedule, and how do I enter open class?

The Sherman County Fair is generally held the third week of August. Check the fair website for details, shermancountyfairfun.com. Fairbooks are available in the Extension office and post offices in the county during the summer.

When does my 4-H member need to enter for Sherman County Fair?

Sherman County 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) entries are usually due by the third week of July. See http://extension.oregonstate.edu/sherman/4h-youth.

Is there a 4-H newsletter, how can I get a copy or get on the mailing list?

Yes, Sherman County 4-H has a newsletter that comes out six to eight times per year. If you’d like to be added to the mailing list call the OSU Extension Office at (541) 565-3230, or simply view the newsletters from our online https://extension.oregonstate.edu/newsletter/sherman-county-4-h-newsletter or by contacting cindy.brown@oregonstate.edu to be put on a mailing list.

I’m interested in volunteering as a 4-H leader, what do I need to do?

Stop by the Sherman County Extension office, at 66365 Lonerock Road in Moro, and visit with us; we’re excited to have you be part of 4-H! Let us know what projects you are interested in, and we’ll get you the office hours. The Sherman 4-H Association (formerly 4-H Leaders Association) then meets monthly at the...

What 4-H clubs are available in Sherman County?

Currently, Sherman County 4-H clubs help area youth nurture their skills with live animals including: Cows, Goats, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, Rabbits, Dogs and Horses. Static: Sewing, Cooking, Outdoor Cooking and Food Preservation, and Photography. (See the current Sherman County Club Projects list at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/sherman/4h-youth.)

When is 4-H camp and how much does it cost?

Sherman County 4-H camp is held the third week of June at the Camp Morrow lakeside facility outside of Wamic. Youth in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade may attend, and attendees do not need to be 4-H members. 4-H Day camp is for 2 days at teh cost of $50. Please contact cindy.brown@oregonstate.edu for more...

How do I apply to become a 4-H Leader?

The 4-H Leader forms are at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/sherman/volunteers. A background check is required. The Sherman 4-H Association (formerly 4-H Leaders Assn) meets monthly at the OSU Extension Office at 66365 Lonerock Rd. Moro, OR 97039.

How do I enroll my child in 4-H?

February 15 is the last day to enroll in 4-H within Sherman County for this year. Contact Cindy Brown at Oregon State University to begin that process: (541) 565-3230 or cindy.brown@oregonstate.edu. Enroll your child using this link The 4-H year officially begins in October and runs through September. Sherman County 4-H enrollments are done in...

How do I enroll my child in Little League or Sherman School Sports?

Contact Sherman County School at (541) 565-3500.

Can I tour the John Day Lock and Dam?

"John Day is not open to the public, but visitors can view the dam from Giles French Park, located just downstream of the dam. Giles French is a great scenic viewpoint to get pictures and see the third largest hydropower dam in the nation. The Dalles Dam and Bonneville Dam, which are further west, both...

What is there to do in Sherman County?

Challenge yourself to world-class windsurfing on the Columbia, bass fishing on the John Day River, whitewater rafting on the Deschutes, and upland game hunting in our wide-open spaces! Listen to the sound of rushing waters, the rustling of ripe winter wheat, the squeal of 4-H project pigs at the Sherman County Fair, and cheering fans...

Community Development Department

About Community Development Sherman County's Community Development Department strives to research, pursue, and encourage Economic Development activities that include job creation and retention and tourism marketing for the County. The Department manages Sherman County’s Enterprise Zone, which encourages businesses to locate within the cities in Sherman County by waiving property taxes for three to five...

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