The 2025 Photography Calendar is at the print shop. Please use the attached order form if you would like to order. The calendars should be ready in late November. 2025 Photography Calendar
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Jackson Volunteers’ Club Meeting
The Jackson Volunteers will have their monthly meeting on October 27th at 4 pm. * This is a different time than our normal meeting time! We will meet at Fieldstone Farms, 435 E 725 N in Valparaiso. Bring your questions about enrollment! And please bring non perishable items to the meeting for the Junior Leaders' Micro … Continue reading Jackson Volunteers’ Club Meeting
Twilight Parade
Porter County 4-H will be having a horse drawn wagon and hay wagon in the Twilight Parade hosted by Duneland Chamber of Commerce on November 30th to promote 4-H. Be on the lookout for a sign up sheet to be sent out so we are aware of what kiddos will be coming. We would love … Continue reading Twilight Parade
Sheep Project Fundraiser
Mark your calendars for Monday, November 25. The Porter County 4-H Sheep kids will be hosting their annual fundraiser at the Valpo Culver's between the hours of 5 pm - 8 pm. Please come support these hardworking kids and catch a glimpse of them working along side the Culver's employees!!
Liberty Sunsetters’ 4-H Club Minutes
The Liberty Sunsetters 4-H Club kicked off their new year with a Halloween and fall-themed event on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Sunset Hill Farm County Park. Members participated in activities like pumpkin painting and an exploration exercise that tested their prediction skills using pumpkins. Looking ahead, the club has organized a fundraiser at the … Continue reading Liberty Sunsetters’ 4-H Club Minutes
Junior Leader’s Call-Out Meeting
The Porter County 4-H Junior Leader Call-Out Meeting will be October 24th at 6 pm. We will be meeting at the 4-H Exhibit Building on the Fairgrounds. Junior Leaders is available for youth in grades 7-12. Registration is REQUIRED as we will be painting pumpkins at this meeting. So make sure to enroll in 4-H … Continue reading Junior Leader’s Call-Out Meeting
4-H and Your Future
What are your options for after Graduation? Take some time and explore ALL your post-secondary options, including 2- and 4-year institutions, certification programs, trades programs, military, and work and industry learning opportunities. Get information on 4-H Next Chapter purdue.ag/nextchapter4h and become Beyond Ready!
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.
Porter County 4-H Hub 