Draft Horse members- We will meet on Monday, April 26th at 6:00pm in the Horse Arena at the fairgrounds. Please enter Gate 2, it will be open by 5:00. Be prepared to do ground driving. Any questions, call Beth Wilcox 708-212-7003.
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Shooting Sports Call Out/Safety Workshop
We are having two call out/safety workshops. One on April 29th and the second on May 4th starting at 6PM at 105 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN. We have a Sign Up Genius for you to select the day you will be attending. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4eabad28a4f49-call We are limited on the number of participants we can have for each … Continue reading Shooting Sports Call Out/Safety Workshop
Liberty Sunsetters Club Minutes for April
The Liberty Sunsetters met on Sunday, April 18th 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. For the health and safety report, Julian Watkin discussed the importance of protecting ourselves from ticks. As far as new business, our … Continue reading Liberty Sunsetters Club Minutes for April
Purdue Online Non-credit Course Opportunity for Youth
Announcing a partnership between Indiana 4-H and Purdue Online! Starting now, any youth in grades 7-12 (and in any state!) can participate in the Advanced Electric Online course geared specifically to teach youth advanced electric skills in an interactive, virtual format. 4-H members in Level 5 Electric are also highly encouraged to enroll! This course … Continue reading Purdue Online Non-credit Course Opportunity for Youth
Dog Project Orientation
We are excited to get things started for the dog project this year! We will be starting with an orientation next week, Tuesday April 20th from 5:30-6:30 PM. We are planning to meet outside of the Cattle Barn at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Come with your dog whenever it’s convenient for you and plan to … Continue reading Dog Project Orientation
Lego time is here!
We have three workshops scheduled which will be held in the Buggy Wheel Pavilion at the fairgrounds. Enter through Gate 2. Masks and social distancing are required. Dates are May 17 Monday at 7 P.M….. June 12 Saturday at 10 A.M….. and June 21 Monday at 7 P.M. We received a large donation of Lego and … Continue reading Lego time is here!
Goat/Mini Goat Workshop
Hi Goat & Mini Goat project members! We are having an informational Goat Workshop on April 17th at the Morgan Township Fire Department! Because of COVID restrictions, I have broken it down into 3 Sessions (9-10) (10:30-11:30) & (12-1). I have a Sign up Genius for you to pick and choose which slot you'd like … Continue reading Goat/Mini Goat Workshop
Dairy Project -Update
Hey, dairy kids! Our Dairy Feeder Steer weigh-in will be on Saturday, May 1 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Rabbit Barn at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Make note of this update. Our 4-H Dairy Show at the Fair will NOT be on Thursday morning, but WILL be on Tuesday evening. Make a note … Continue reading Dairy Project -Update
YQCA – Required Certification – RSVP Now!
RSVPs Required - Sign-up Now: Following are the dates that have been set for local in-person certification classes. Reserve your seat on our RSVP site at http://bit.ly/YQCA2021RSVP. All sessions will be held at the Porter County Expo Center (main building) from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Masks worn properly to cover mouth and nose will be required. (An … Continue reading YQCA – Required Certification – RSVP Now!
Photo Contest for April
Congratulations to Shelby Whitaker, Ried Koch, Emily Swanson, Chloe Scott-Horner, and Alexis Myers for winning the Snow Day photo contest. The photo contest for April is a still-life challenge using three jars. Please read the handout that is attached. Still Life ChallengeDownload Mrs. Hewlett, Photography superintendent
Porter County 4-H Hub 