Lake and Marshall County Purdue Extension Educators will be hosting a 4-H Baked and Preserved Foods Update on May 23, 2022, from 6:00-7:00 PM CT/7:00-8:00 PM ET. All families, volunteers, and judges are welcome to attend. During this meeting we will discuss: Exhibit Entry UpdatesUpdated Guidance for Judging Foods ProjectsNew Scorecards This meeting will be … Continue reading 4-H Foods Update Meeting
Category: News for Volunteers
SATURDAY- Geranium Pick up, Dairy Feeder Weigh-In, Sheep Weigh-In
All the 4-H events taking place on the grounds this Saturday will need to enter and exit through Gate #2. All vehicles will need to remain on the south end of the buildings. Hazardous Waste has their recycle program on the grounds so their participants will be entering through Gate #3, traveling thru the grounds … Continue reading SATURDAY- Geranium Pick up, Dairy Feeder Weigh-In, Sheep Weigh-In
Volunteers needed for the Geranium Sale
Here is your chance to help out Porter County 4-H! Julia Waltz is looking for volunteers on Thursday, May 5 @ 8:00 AM to receive the geranium shipment and help sort. Then on Friday, May 6 from Noon - 6:00 PM to help as people come to pick up their geraniums. And finally on Saturday, … Continue reading Volunteers needed for the Geranium Sale
4-H Council Meeting- May 17
4-H Council members, please mark your calendars for a meeting on May 17 at 7:00 pm in Expo East Upstairs. Come and be a part of what is going on in the 4-H world!
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
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
4-H Council Meeting – 01/18/22
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 18th at 7:00 p.m. at the fairgrounds. The meeting will be held in the upstairs meeting room of Expo East at the fairgrounds. Enter on the north side of the Expo Building through the Fair Office door. Current masking policy for Porter County owned buildings is … Continue reading 4-H Council Meeting – 01/18/22
Annual Enrollment Target Date for Members & Volunteers – SATURDAY – January 15th
January 15 is our target date for enrollment, but we will not deprive any young person the opportunity to participate in 4-H if they do not complete their enrollment by the 15th, so don’t worry about a thing! We want to reach as many youth in our community as possible! For enrollment information, go to https://portercounty4h.org/2021/09/30/4-h-enrollment-opens-soon/. (Further, our … Continue reading Annual Enrollment Target Date for Members & Volunteers – SATURDAY – January 15th
Adult Leaders Appreciation Dinner
Hello Leaders, The Adult Leaders Appreciation Dinner which was planned for January is put on hold due to the COVID Pandemic. With the outbreaks, quarantines and strict COVID restrictions we will try to have our Adult Leader Appreciation Dinner at a later date, hoping for late Spring. Watch the Friday Blog for updates.
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