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Rachel Hannon- 2024 Golden Hoosier Award Recipient
Former 4-H Volunteer, Rachel Hannon, was honored with the 2024 Golden Hoosier Award for her lifetime of service to her communities. Rachel served as the leader of Morgan Hustling Hoosiers for 50 years here in Porter County.
Volunteer Positions now Open
Porter County 4-H is seeking new volunteers for the following positions: Floriculture Superintendent Pigeon Superintendent Small Animals Superintendent Homemade Toys Superintendent Mini 4-H Building Exhibits Co-Superintendent Contact our 4-H Educator, Jen Myers, at myersjn@purdue.edu to ask for an application and to learn more about the volunteer opportunities available. Some of these positions have application deadlines.
4-H Council Rules’ Committee
The Rules' Committee Meeting date has changed from what was given at the September Council meeting. The new date is October 23rd at 5:30 pm in the Porter County Extension Office. Anyone on the committee must re-enroll in 4-H Online and be an approved volunteer prior to the meeting.
Casey’s is Partnering with 4-H
Celebrate National Pizza Month with 4-H’s favorite pizza from Casey’s! When you purchase any large pizza from Oct. 2 - Nov. 5, Casey’s will donate $1 (up to $100,000) to 4-H programs in Casey’s Communities. Casey’s customers can also add a donation to their online order to support 4-H.
2024-25 4-H Enrollment has Opened
Join Indiana 4-H in Porter County! Ready to explore new skills, make friends, and grow as a leader? From animals to computers, gardening to public speaking, 4-H offers amazing hands-on learning opportunities for youth in grades K-12! Whether you are passionate about science, the arts, or agriculture - there’s something for everyone! Enrollment is officially … Continue reading 2024-25 4-H Enrollment has Opened
Dairy Project Butter Braids and Popcorn Fundraiser
Happy fall everyone, I hope everyone is doing well and I know this is later than usual. I only got the order forms last week so they went out as quick as I could get them done with everything else going. Selling dates are as soon as you receive your form until October 26th. You … Continue reading Dairy Project Butter Braids and Popcorn Fundraiser
4-H Online vs FairEntry
As the new 4-H year begins, one of the biggest confusions we come across is: "What is 4-H Online?" and, "What is FairEntry?" Think of 4-H Online being step 1 of the 4-H year. Fair Entry is step 2 for those showing at the upcoming fair. In order to complete step 2, step 1 MUST … Continue reading 4-H Online vs FairEntry
Liberty Sunsetters 4-H Club- Halloween /Fall Party
Exciting Kickoff for the 2024-2025 4-H Year! The Liberty Sunsetters 4-H Club is thrilled to announce our first event of the new 4-H year! Join us for a fun-filled Halloween/Fall Party on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Event Details: What: October Club Event - Halloween/Fall Party When: Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 3:00 … Continue reading Liberty Sunsetters 4-H Club- Halloween /Fall Party
Interested in the Lego Project????????
In the Lego project, kits may not be exhibited; however, parts from kits are allowed. Following is a list of places that sell individual bricks at a lower price. Many of these are used but cleaned. rebrickable.com brickset.com bricklink.com brickowl.com lego.com (click on pick-a-brick) Be sure to watch store sales for bricks too. I … Continue reading Interested in the Lego Project????????
Porter County 4-H Hub 