Indiana AgrAbility/Breaking New Ground of Purdue University is again sponsoring The Bridging Horizons Community Service Contest, which challenges organizations to complete service projects to assist people with disabilities in their communities. In return, winning groups can receive a cash award of $500, $250, or $100. As an added incentive to participate, the first five groups to submit a completed project … Continue reading Bridging Horizons Community Service Contest
Category: Club News
Host an Education Station at State Fair
The Indiana State Fair provides a venue for about 800,000 people to learn about youth and agriculture. In particular, the approximately 10,000 exhibits displayed by 4-H members in the 4-H Exhibit Hall and Centennial Hall not only help visitors learn about the state fair’s mission but also help promote the educational opportunities available to youth … Continue reading Host an Education Station at State Fair
COVID Protocol Updates
Updated February 2022 Protocols for Porter County 4-H meetings, workshops, activities, and events are developed by reviewing current State of Indiana, Porter County, and Purdue University guidance. In alignment with Porter County government guidelines, as of February 14th masks are optional for Porter County 4-H programs held in county-owned buildings. Other venues used by 4-H … Continue reading COVID Protocol Updates
Do you have Legos you would like to donate?
With January being the time for cleaning closets and organizing, we are asking you to donate Lego, Mega Bloc, or any interlocking brick which you don’t want to the Lego project. We will wash and bag them and give them to the members in the Lego project. Contact Cathy Williams at 219-242-3428 or Janet Sauerwein … Continue reading Do you have Legos you would like to donate?
Center Wildcats January Meeting Report
On January 13, 2022, the Center Wildcats met at the Potter County Expo Center. We started with the pledges and then did roll call. Everyone said their names and what their goals are for 2022. Right now we are working on making place mats for hospice patients, lunch bags for Meals on Wheels, donating socks … Continue reading Center Wildcats January Meeting Report
4-H Manual Pick-Up Event – RSVP Required
We will once again be offering a manual pick-up event for project manuals/resources* on Tuesday, February 15th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Expo Center's Patio Room (main parking lot). Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/2022Manuals by 12:00 noon on Monday, February 14th. Please list all family members (or whomever you are picking up for) and include the … Continue reading 4-H Manual Pick-Up Event – RSVP Required
Morgan Hustling Hoosiers next Meeting
The next meeting for the Hustling Hoosiers will be Sunday, February 13 at 1 pm at the Morgan Township Fire Department. Tammy Cox - leader 219-508-4775 steve.cox8@frontier.com
2022 4-H Buddies Program
Would you like to be paired with a 4-H mentor? Would you like to be a 4-H mentor? The Junior Leaders' 4-H Buddies Program is back with bigger plans for 2022! We will pair knowledgeable 4-Hers with 4-Hers of all age levels who could use some assistance navigating the often-confusing world of 4-H and the Porter County … Continue reading 2022 4-H Buddies Program
4-H Enrollment Bash at the Ice Rink is Back!
Porter County is currently in the RED Covid Advisory Level. Masks will be required in indoor spaces and highly recommended in the outdoor areas of the event. If you have ANY symptoms of illness, please stay home. On Sunday, January 9th from 6:00-10:00 p.m. we will host our Third Annual Enrollment Bash at the Urschel Pavilion skating rink … Continue reading 4-H Enrollment Bash at the Ice Rink is Back!
COVID Protocols for In-Person Gatherings
UPDATED 12/08/2021: As of December 8th, 2021, the Indiana State Department of Health has upgraded Porter County to the RED COVID Advisory Level. Effective today, 12/08/21, masks will be required of everyone at 4-H events and when visiting any county-owned building. Additionally, three feet of social distance is recommended. Please review the information below for … Continue reading COVID Protocols for In-Person Gatherings
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