Due to unforeseen circumstances the Lego workshop for May 17 has been canceled. Members should receive a phone call about the cancellation, but feel free to spread the word to other Lego members that you know. Other workshops are scheduled on Saturday, June 12 at 10 a.m. and also, on Monday, June 21 … Continue reading Update: Lego Workshop
Category: Project News
Shooting Sports Workshops
We have some dates for range workshops setup and a lot of information to share with you. Please visit the sign up genius site at the following link to sign up for a time slot. Sign up Range workshops The workshops are as follows: Beginning Pistol set for May 20 - 105 E Lincolnway - signup … Continue reading Shooting Sports Workshops
Introduction to Horses Workshops(formerly known as Horseless Horse)
🐴Sunday May 16: 2-3:30PM 🐴Sunday June 13: 2-3:30PM 🐴Sunday June 27: 2-3:30PM •All meetings will be held at Horse & Pony Arena. •Please be sure use Gate 2 to enter the Fairgrounds. Thank you!! Tabitha Somers
Attention Draft Horse Project Members
Ground driving and showmanship workshop Monday, May 10 at 6:00 PM, Gate 2 will be open by 5:00. Please have your horses ready to go at 6:00 PM. Any questions call Beth Wilcox 708-212-7003
ATTENTION: Mini Equine Horse Members
Be on the lookout for an informational email regarding some general information about our project as well as the Covid-19 guidelines for this year. Also, attached to the email is information about the Porter County 4-H Fun Show on June 20. Our workshop dates are May 27, June 10, June 24 and July 8 at … Continue reading ATTENTION: Mini Equine Horse Members
Member/Club Opportunity: State Fair 4-H Education Stations
Attention 4-H Club Leaders & Members: Promote 4-H and educate the public with this opportunity for 4-H Clubs to conduct hands-on learning activities related to a 4-H project with guests in a make-it and take-it style education station. Please download the application below for more information on how to apply to present an education station … Continue reading Member/Club Opportunity: State Fair 4-H Education Stations
County 4-H Handbook Now Available
The 2021 edition of the Porter County Handbook is now available as a downloadable PDF document at http://bit.ly/PorterCo4HHandbook. The handbook is filled with important information about our 4-H program and everything you need to know to prepare to exhibit at the Porter County Fair! In addition to your project's general rules and exhibit guidelines, be sure … Continue reading County 4-H Handbook Now Available
Members Wanted: Music & Small Animals!
Hello 4-Hers! I'm Evyenia's Mom first and foremost, but I'm the 4-H Superintendent for two really cool projects, and we are looking for new members! It's not too late - as May 15th is the deadline to add a project. MUSIC - this is a County level project. You can do a Music Poster (about … Continue reading Members Wanted: Music & Small Animals!
Sheep Weigh-in
Attention all sheep members. Weigh-in will be Saturday May 8 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. at the sheep barn at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Livestock information is now online on this blog and will also be sent in the mail. Troy Haman, Sheep Superintendent 219-405-4899 hamanhth@hotmail.com
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
Porter County 4-H Hub 