In the Lego project, kits may not be exhibited; however, parts from kits are allowed. Following is a list of places that sell individual bricks at a lower price.  Many of these are used but cleaned. rebrickable.com brickset.com bricklink.com brickowl.com lego.com    (click on pick-a-brick) Be sure to watch store sales for bricks too.  I … Continue reading Interested in the Lego Project????????

October 1 is the new deadline for entering your Gold Sticker photos in the 4-H Photography calendar contest.   Attached is a copy of the entry form.  Entries may be mailed, or brought to my house:  3058 Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN  46383. Mrs. Hewlett, supt. Gold Sticker Entry Form

It has come to our attention that some 4-H'ers are missing paperwork from their envelopes. Could you please take time to look through your envelop and make sure everything in the envelop does belong to your 4-H'er? If you have something that is not yours, you can drop it off in our downtown office or … Continue reading 4-H’ers Envelopes from Project Pick-up

We will have our next project pick up on August 20 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at the Porter County Fairgrounds at the 4-H Building. State Fair projects will be available for pick up as well as county projects that have not been picked up. Please make every effort to pick up these projects so … Continue reading Project Pick-up Information

There will be a Fashion Revue Workshop on July 10th at 7 pm at the Expo Center for any Sewing project members who plan to participate in Fashion Revue.  The workshop will give you a chance to practice your modelling as well as pointers for judging day.  All sewing members considering Fashion Revue are encouraged … Continue reading Fashion Review & Sewing Project Info

Tuesday, July 9th, 6-8PM we'll meet at Brookdale Park, Chesterton for a fishing workshop. Please bring your fishing rod if you have one.  We have some for those who do not have a fishing rod but do not have enough to accommodate everyone.  Please let us know if you need a fishing rod to participate … Continue reading Sportfishing Workshop

4-H Beekeepers: I am the superintendent of the project and will lead you through a live beekeeping experience and an extraction. Last year, we did not have enough honey to give each of our beekeepers 2 pounds to show at fair. It may be the same this year. You might have to reach out to … Continue reading Beekeeping Project Information

If you are in the Aquatic Science project, we would like to have you show at the Fair. Please let the project superintendent know if you need an aquarium set up or not by July 3.  You can call/text, Chris Byers, at (219) 406-2764. 

Beginner and Intermediate Cake Decorating Members Thursday, June 20, 11:00 am-2:00 pm Friday, June 21, 11:00 am-1:00 pm Bring tips, buttercream icing, and something to practice on. We will start out by going over the rules, and will then break into groups to learn piping techniques. Call or text Amber if you have any questions 219-508-8945, … Continue reading Cake Decorating Workshop

Last Lego Workshop to be Saturday, June 22 at 10 A.M. in the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds. We will be drawing names for free bricks at this workshop.  You must have attended a workshop to be eligible for free bricks. Hope to see you! Cathy Williams.....219-242-3428.......call or text