There will be an introduction to sewing workshop on April 14th from 4:30-6 p.m. at Open Door Fellowship (636 S Baums Bridge Rd, Kouts, IN 46347.) Please bring the following items to the workshop: sewing machine, extension cord, small scissors to clip thread, seam gauge, thread (any color), straight pins, project book, and a small box to put all sewing items … Continue reading 1st Year Sewing Members
Month: March 2021
National 4-H at Home
The hands-on educational resources 4-H is known for are now available at home! Whether you’re a 4-H member, a virtual learner, a homeschooler or just looking for some quick and fun activities to take your interests to the next level, National 4-H at Home has something for everyone with nearly 200 at-home activities. Explore the … Continue reading National 4-H at Home
2021 Porter County Fair T-shirts and Masks
It's never too early (or late!) to order your 2021 Porter County Fair T-Shirts and masks! New this month, Blythe's has also started to create animal-specific versions of the car stickers, with 2021 dates! View those, along with the shirts and masks, on the webstore at https://portercountyfair2021.itemorder.com/.
Liberty Sunsetters Club Minutes
The Liberty Sunsetters met both in-person and virtually on Sunday, March 21st at Sunset Hill Farm Park. The meeting called to order at 3pm, beginning with the American and 4-H pledges. Then, we went into the reports. As a club, we voted on either Chipotle or Panda Express for our next food fundraiser. Date and … Continue reading Liberty Sunsetters Club Minutes
Attention Draft Horse project members
Our first meeting of the year will take place on March 29th at 6:00 PM in the Upper meeting room in the Expo East building at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Please remember to mask up and social distance. Come find out what’s up this year for the project. Hope to see you all there, any … Continue reading Attention Draft Horse project members
Winter Photography Contest
Winners of the “Snow Day” photography contest will be announced after Spring Break. The entries are amazing. The next photo contest will be presented at that time. Best wishes, Lela Hewlett, Photography superintendent QUESTION FOR YOU: Would you be interested in a few ZOOM workshops for photography? I am also trying to figure out how … Continue reading Winter Photography Contest
Project Superintendent Vacancies – Volunteers Wanted
Volunteers are needed to serve as 4-H project superintendents. Interested? See the sample position description available below and then submit a letter of interest to 4-H Program Assistant Justin Higer at jhiger@purdue.edu. Priority will be given to those who submit their letter of interest by March 31, 2021. Current Vacancies Include: Aquatic ScienceBasket WeavingNature DiscoveryCandlesComputerDemonstrations/Public … Continue reading Project Superintendent Vacancies – Volunteers Wanted
Wellness for the Win: Virtual Mindfulness Program
The Indiana 4-H Healthy Living team is proud to present Wellness for the Win: a mindfulness program for youth in grades 6-12 focusing on mindfulness, identity, stress relief, resilience, mental health, goal setting, and overall wellness. Virtual sessions will take place on Monday evenings from April 5 to May 10. Learn more and find the … Continue reading Wellness for the Win: Virtual Mindfulness Program
Virtual Livestock Seminar – Courtesy of Nutrena/Cargill Animal Nutrition
Join Nutrena show industry experts and Rural King for a free show animal info clinic on Tuesday, March 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Nutrition, daily care, grooming, and showmanship will be covered. Participation is free, but an RSVP is required. There will be prizes for those who RSVP and participate. Beef, Goat, Sheep, and Swine exhibitors … Continue reading Virtual Livestock Seminar – Courtesy of Nutrena/Cargill Animal Nutrition
Indiana 4-H/FFA Horse Bowl, Hippology, & Horse Communications Event – Virtual
This year the statewide Horse Bowl, Hippology, and Communications event is easier to get to than ever because it's all virtual so you don't even have to leave Porter County! Find the complete details on the Indiana 4-H website. Hippology Contest: Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 - register by April 16 Horse Bowl: Tuesday & Wednesday, … Continue reading Indiana 4-H/FFA Horse Bowl, Hippology, & Horse Communications Event – Virtual
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