Please join us for the Fourth Annual Ice Skating Party on Sunday, January 8th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the Urschel Pavilion skating rink in downtown Valparaiso. Invite your friends who you think might be interested in joining 4-H to come and learn more. Porter County 4-H enrollment is open through January 15th, so … Continue reading Enrollment Bash Ice Skating Party
Broadband Accessibility Mapping
Your help is needed to improve internet access across Indiana! A Federal Government program will invest 42.45 billion dollars to improve broadband internet access according to the National Broadband Map. The accuracy of the map will determine how much funding Indiana receives to improve broadband internet access. Please follow the steps linked below before January … Continue reading Broadband Accessibility Mapping
Project Superintendent Openings
Do you have a passion to help 4-H children? We have the following openings for our 4-H projects. Computers Scrapbooking Woodworking You can check out the Handbook here to see what is involved with these projects. Many superintendents have workshops to teach skills needed to complete the project. You would be the contact person for … Continue reading Project Superintendent Openings
Annual Enrollment Target Date for Members & Volunteers is January 15th
January 15 is our target date for enrollment. We want to reach as many youth in our community as possible! Spread the word about 4-H and get someone new to join with you. For enrollment information, go to https://portercounty4h.org/2022/09/29/4-h-enrollment-opens-october-1st/
Indiana 4-H Scholarships
Opportunities for 10th-12th graders and Class of 2022 Grads! The Indiana 4-H Foundation and Indiana 4-H Youth Development Program annually award more than $125,000 in scholarships to 4-H members in recognition of their achievements and life skills development from their participation in 4-H. Applications are due by January 25th and submitted through 4HOnline. Members must … Continue reading Indiana 4-H Scholarships
4-H Junior Leader Update
Meeting Night for 2022-23 - First Tuesdays - New Members Always Welcome! Our regular business meetings are the FIRST TUESDAY of each month at 6:00 p.m. unless announced otherwise... Please mark your calendar now for the following dates. Please adjust your work, etc. schedules accordingly: December 6, 2022 January - NO MEETING February 7, 2023 … Continue reading 4-H Junior Leader Update
Shooting Sports: Outdoor Pursuits Hunting Workshop
Good day all, We have a Fall workshop planned. Please sign up only if you are truly interested in this topic as we are limited in the number of participants we can accommodate due to the space available. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shooting Sport - Outdoor Skills “How to Field Dress and Process a deer” When: Saturday … Continue reading Shooting Sports: Outdoor Pursuits Hunting Workshop
Hey 7th-12th Graders!
Join Junior Leaders! Call-Out – Tuesday, 11/1 @ Zao Island Mark your calendar and invite all of your 7th-12th grade friends. Join us on Tuesday, November 1st from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Zao Island in Valparaiso. Join us to learn what our countywide group is all about while enjoying pizza, mini golf, and more! RSVP to help us prepare by filling out … Continue reading Hey 7th-12th Graders!
4-H Council Financial Operations
If you are seeking reimbursement or check requests from the Porter County 4-H Council, please know that volunteer Treasurer Rachel Jackson and Bookkeeper Jeff Russell work hard to be sure that business is conducted in a timely manner. The treasury team meets the first and third week of each month to write checks, pay invoices, … Continue reading 4-H Council Financial Operations
Sheep Project Fundraiser
The Sheep Project will be having a Culver's Fundraiser. It will take place at Valparaiso location, 2101 Laporte Ave. Join them on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. A portion of all sales will be donated to The Porter County Sheep Project. Sheep Project/Culver's Fundraiser
Porter County 4-H Hub 