The Wasco County Cultural Trust Coalition announced the recipients of its 2024 Cultural grants. This year’s grant recipients and activities include the NORCOR Juvenile Facility for “Cultural Connections with Youth in Custody”; The Dalles – Wasco County Public Library for a “Mysterious Escape Room – Historic The Dalles Edition”; The Makerspace 97058 for a public launch and fundraising events; Southern Wasco County Library for “Live History Interactive Theatre”; The Dalles Overground for “Sound Series: Balsamroot Edition”, an event featuring Native poets, writers, and musicians; the South Wasco County School District Theatre Program for its 2024 Spring Show “Game of Tiaras” which will incorporate community volunteers and actors; and The Dalles Art Center for its “School of Fish Community Art Project” which will provide take home art kits to then create an installation of a school of fish. Funds for the annual grants are provided by the Oregon Cultural Trust. There will be a public reception on Friday, March 1st at 6 pm at The Dalles Art Center.