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!
Category: Project News
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
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
1st Year Sewing Members
There will be an introduction to sewing workshop on April 14th from 4:30-6 p.m. at Open Door Fellowship (636 S Baums Bridge Rd, Kouts, IN 46347.) Please bring the following items to the workshop: sewing machine, extension cord, small scissors to clip thread, seam gauge, thread (any color), straight pins, project book, and a small box to put all sewing items … Continue reading 1st Year Sewing Members
Attention Draft Horse project members
Our first meeting of the year will take place on March 29th at 6:00 PM in the Upper meeting room in the Expo East building at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Please remember to mask up and social distance. Come find out what’s up this year for the project. Hope to see you all there, any … Continue reading Attention Draft Horse project members
Winter Photography Contest
Winners of the “Snow Day” photography contest will be announced after Spring Break. The entries are amazing. The next photo contest will be presented at that time. Best wishes, Lela Hewlett, Photography superintendent QUESTION FOR YOU: Would you be interested in a few ZOOM workshops for photography? I am also trying to figure out how … Continue reading Winter Photography Contest
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
Beef & Dairy Finished Steer ID Day – 03/13/2021
ID Day is scheduled for March 13th at the Swine Barn. Please note the change of location for this year. Please thoroughly read the attached document with all the information you need to know for ID Day. Please pay special attention to the COVID-19 Safety Protocols for the day that are included in the attachment. … Continue reading Beef & Dairy Finished Steer ID Day – 03/13/2021
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
Porter County 4-H Hub 