All Porter County 4-H 7th-12th graders are invited to the May 17th 4-H Jr. Leader meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Expo Center. We'll have a guest speaker from the Porter County Tobacco Coalition to talk to our group about the dangers of vaping. Bring a friend and join us for snacks, door prizes, and … Continue reading Teens & Vaping Presentation
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Library Summer Programs – Animal Showcase
The Porter County Library is inviting 4-Hers to showcase their animals as part of the summer reading program that is all about animals! We’ve been invited to the Portage Branch Library at 2:00 on Tuesday, June 22nd and the South Haven Branch on Wednesday, June 23rd at 2:00. Here’s what I need: An adult or … Continue reading Library Summer Programs – Animal Showcase
4-H Animal ID – Due May 15th
Species Included in online animal ID: Beef (Including Dairy Feeder Steers), Dairy Cattle, Goat, Horse (Including Draft & Mini), Rabbits, Sheep, and Swine. Cats, Dogs, Pigeons, Poultry, and Rabbits will submit paperwork. Members of these projects will be receiving information in the mail soon. That information is also available at http://bit.ly/2021ANIMALid. It is the responsibility … Continue reading 4-H Animal ID – Due May 15th
2021 Porter County Fair T-shirts and Masks
It's never too early (or late!) to order your 2021 Porter County Fair T-Shirts and masks! New this month, Blythe's has also started to create animal-specific versions of the car stickers, with 2021 dates! View those, along with the shirts and masks, on the webstore at https://portercountyfair2021.itemorder.com/.
Project Superintendent Vacancies – Volunteers Wanted
Volunteers are needed to serve as 4-H project superintendents. Interested? See the sample position description available below and then submit a letter of interest to 4-H Program Assistant Justin Higer at jhiger@purdue.edu. Priority will be given to those who submit their letter of interest by March 31, 2021. Current Vacancies Include: Aquatic ScienceBasket WeavingNature DiscoveryCandlesComputerDemonstrations/Public … Continue reading Project Superintendent Vacancies – Volunteers Wanted
You’re Invited: 4-H Council Meeting – Tuesday, 3/16/2021
The next 4-H Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the Expo Center’s Patio Room (main parking lot) and will also be broadcast via Zoom at https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/98507790199 (or dial-in: +1 312 626 6799, Meeting ID: 985 0779 0199). Agenda items include the Geranium Sale and Purdue Extension/Indiana 4-H updates … Continue reading You’re Invited: 4-H Council Meeting – Tuesday, 3/16/2021
4-H Livestock Volunteer Training
Calling all 4-H Livestock volunteers - superintendents, committee members, anyone with an interest - join this Zoom training session on Saturday, March 13 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon ET (8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. CT). (Coffee and Conversations begin at 8:00 a.m. CT, first session begins at 8:25 a.m. CT.) Topics to be covered include: Keynote Speaker - … Continue reading 4-H Livestock Volunteer Training
Virtual Opportunity: 4-H Grows Knowledge
Check out this opportunity for 4-H volunteers and Junior Leaders being presented next week, February 22-25, from 7:00-8:00 EST (6:00-7:00 CST) via Zoom. Attend one session or attend them all! Topics include: Monday: Humor Grows Here - featuring keynote speaker Mallori DeSalleTuesday: Communication Grows Here - Communication Tips for Better 4-H Relationships; Engaging 4-Hers VirtuallyWednesday: … Continue reading Virtual Opportunity: 4-H Grows Knowledge
Drop and Add Projects by May 15
4HOnline now allows families to edit their own clubs and projects. Step-by-step instructions are available for download below. The drop/add deadline is May 15. Editing Clubs and Projects After Enrollment is ApprovedDownload
4-H Manual Pick-Up Event – RSVP Required
Our staff will host a minimal-contact pick-up event for project manuals/resources* on February 23rd from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Expo Center’s Patio Room (main parking lot). RSVPs by time slots are required to ensure safe social distancing and to help us prepare. If you do not RSVP, your materials will not be present at this … Continue reading 4-H Manual Pick-Up Event – RSVP Required
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