Here the forms for the 2022 4-H Holiday Wreath fundraiser. Hard copies will also be available at the Extension office, through your club leader, or by contacting Amber O’Rourke, PC4HWreathFundraiser@gmail.com. 2022 Wreath Information Sheets If you decide to Direct Mail an order, you must obtain a hard copy of the special order form to do … Continue reading 2022 Holiday Wreath Sale
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2022-23 4-H Council Information
The Porter County 4-H Council is a group of local volunteers who help support our county 4-H program. The Council provides input, financial support, marketing, and recognition to our program. The 4-H Council is composed of adult and youth representatives from each of our community 4-H clubs. The Council also has a limited number of … Continue reading 2022-23 4-H Council Information
End of Summer Bash
Calling all 4-Hers- Come wrap up this 4-H year and have some fun! Please join us on Saturday, August 20 at the 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds from 5:00-8:00 PM. Bring your family and enjoy pizza, ice cream, and games courtesy of 4-H Council. 5:00 Pizza5:30 Day Dreams & Ice Cream Inc.6:00 Dance … Continue reading End of Summer Bash
News from the Office
New Expanded Role for 4-H Extension Educator Joan Dear Porter County 4-H families, I have recently accepted an opportunity to expand my role with Purdue Extension. I will be spending one day per week in the Purdue Extension – LaPorte County office. The LaPorte County 4-H Program is going through a transitional phase and I … Continue reading News from the Office
Porter County Extension Board Tree Sale
On Saturday, April 2, 2022 the Porter County Extension Board will have a Tree Sale. It will be held at the 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds from 8:00 - 11:00 AM. You can download the Pre-Sale Order Form and Descriptions of the fruit trees and small fruits that are being sold. Our stock … Continue reading Porter County Extension Board Tree Sale
Needed- Sewers to make Chemo Caps
Anyone Interested in sewing Chemo Caps for Phil's Friends Indiana Hope Center out of Crown Point may pick up kits on March 2 by Gate One at the Expo Center from 5:30-6:30 pm. South County residents or people that are unable to make March 2nd may arrange a porch pickup at my home in Kouts. Anyone … Continue reading Needed- Sewers to make Chemo Caps
2022 Porter Co. 4-H Handbook Now Available
The 2022 edition of the Porter County Handbook is now available as a downloadable PDF document at https://bit.ly/2022PorterCo4HHandbook. It's imperative that you get rid of all old editions of the handbook, as there have been numerous changes this year. All 4-H project areas that have State Fair eligibility have been updated by the Indiana 4-H Program. … Continue reading 2022 Porter Co. 4-H Handbook Now Available
Teens as Teachers @ Camp Tecumseh
Do you know a teen leader who would be a great mentor to others in their community? Teens as Teachers is an opportunity for teams of 3-5 youth and one adult mentor to learn how to be teachers and subject matter experts of a topic of their choice, and are empowered to deliver programming to their community. This training … Continue reading Teens as Teachers @ Camp Tecumseh
Rest in Peace, Troy Haman
We are saddened to announce the passing of Troy Haman. Troy served as our 4-H Sheep Superintendent for many years. Please hold his family in your thoughts. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Porter County Expo Center, 215 E. Division Rd., Valparaiso. The … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Troy Haman
COVID Protocols for In-Person Gatherings
UPDATED 12/08/2021: As of December 8th, 2021, the Indiana State Department of Health has upgraded Porter County to the RED COVID Advisory Level. Effective today, 12/08/21, masks will be required of everyone at 4-H events and when visiting any county-owned building. Additionally, three feet of social distance is recommended. Please review the information below for … Continue reading COVID Protocols for In-Person Gatherings
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