4-H Thursday Tidbit
The LaPorte County 4-H Thursday Tidbit is a monthly updated newsletter that is posted on the first Thursday of each month. Check in and see what is going on in LaPorte County 4-H!
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November 5: 4-H Shooting Sports Parent Meeting | 7PM| Small Projects
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November 11: LaPorte County Extension Office Closed
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November 12:
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Clinton Livewires | 3:00 PM | South Central
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4-H Program Committee Meeting | 5:15 PM | LaPorte County Extension Office
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4-H Council Meeting | 6:00 PM | LaPorte County Extension Office
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Novemebr 16:
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Sheep Committee Meeting | 5:30 PM | LaPorte County Extension Office
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Mini 4-H Monday: Small Animals | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Small Projects Building
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November 18: Beef Committee Meeting | 6:00 PM | LaPorte County Extension Office
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November 26 & 27: Happy Thanksgiving! Office Closed both days.
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November 30: Rabbit Committee Meeting | 6:00 PM | LaPorte County Extension Office
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Enrollment Opens: November 1st
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Animal ID Deadline: May 15th
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FairEntry Deadline: June TBD
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Premium Checks: Available at the Extension Office. Must be cashed/deposited by December 31st or they will be voided.
4-H Sewing Dates:
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November 11 9:00am - 3:00pm*
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January 18 9:00am - 3:00pm*
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February 15 9:00am - 3:00pm*
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March 13 9:00am - 3:00pm*
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April 5,7,9 9:00am - 3:00pm (experienced sewers)
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April 6,8 9:00am - 3:00pm (beginner sewers)
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April 17 9:00am - 3:00pm*
*Please park/enter through the back-office door
Shooting Sports: Check out the full year here.
Sign up online for all sessions.
November
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11/05 - Project - Small Projects - 6-8 grade 6:00pm-8:00pm - Discussion of possible projects
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11/07 - Shoot - Small Projects - All 9:00am-10:00am
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11/19 - Project - Small Projects - 7th grade 6:00pm-9:00pm - Making Bowstrings
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11/21 - Shoot - Small Projects - All 9:00am-10:00am
December
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12/10 - Project - Small Projects - 9th Graders 6:00pm-9:00pm - Fletching Arrows
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12/12 - Shoot - Small Projects - All 9:00am-12:00pm
4-H Dog Clinics: Every Thursday at 6 PM in the Small Projects Building (they will not meet on Holidays or days that LaPorte schools are closed).
The North Central Region is hosting an Entomology ID Contest, Escape Room, and 4-H project help session Dec. 1st for youth in grades 3–12.
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Open to All! Youth do not have to be in 4-H or FFA.
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Flexible participation: Participate in the contest, visit with experts for Entomology project help, or explore the hands-on Insect Escape Room!
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Registration: Coming soon on 4-HOnline.
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Cost: $5, paid the day of the event.
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Time: Open-house style! Come anytime between 1–6 p.m.
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Location: Miami County Fairgrounds (1029 W 200 N, Peru, IN)
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Contest: Will have 2 divisions (Junior and Senior with Awards)
You do not have to participate in every activity. Come learn, ask questions, and explore the fascinating world of insects!
LaPorte Parks and Recreation Sewing Classes
November Class:
Wednesday, November 4th from 4:30pm-7:00pm
Project: Holiday Drawstring Gift Bags set of 3 Cost: $30
Pre-registration is required at the Park Office.
Call 219-326-9600 or visit 250 Pine Lake Avenue.
All ages and sewing abilities welcome.
Class size is limited.
Supplies including machine and instruction will be furnished.
If you prefer, you may bring your own machine.
Class to be held at 1640 First Street, LaPorte
Steady Stitchers contact: Janet 219-363-8122
December Class:
Wednesday, December 30th from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Project: Small Clutch Purse Cost: $35
Pre-registration is required at the Park Office.
Call 219-326-9600 or visit www.laporteparkandrec.com.
Class size is limited.
Must be 10 years or older.
Supplies including machine and instruction will be furnished.
If you prefer, you may bring your own machine and/or fabric.
Class to be held at 1640 First Street, LaPorte
Steady Stitchers contact: Janet 219-363-8122
Jasper County 4-H Cook It Forward Event
A 4-H Cooking & Service Program
For: youth in grades 3-8
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Location: Jasper County Fairgrounds Community Building
Session 1 - November 9th
Kitchen Confidence: Before we cook
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Food safety & kitchen rules
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Kitchen tools & basic skills
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Measuring Ingredients
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Handwashing & clean-up
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Preventing cross-contamination
Session 2 - November 10th
From Farm to Fork: Where does our food come from?
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Learn where common foods come from
-
Meet the people who grow, raise, and produce our food
-
Food groups & nutrition
-
Plan a balanced meal
Session 3 - November 16th
Cook with a purpose: Planning to give
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Budgeting & meal planning
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Read & follow a recipe
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Work as a team
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Make decisions
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Learn how our work helps others
Session 4 - November 17th
Cook it Forward: From our kitchen to yours
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Prepare the meal
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Package with care
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Make handwritten cards
Register here: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1UkSgqHRjtFTofI
Registration is FREE thanks to: Jasper Newton Foundation
Questions? Please contact:
Peyton Newman - newman84@purdue.edu
2027 National 4-H Conference:
2027 National 4-H Congress:
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Policies and Procedures The Indiana 4-H Policies and Procedures are available online. These apply to all 4-H affiliates, including 4-H Clubs.
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4-H Club Portal This is where you will do you club confirmation, club plan, and submit financials.
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4-H Club Confirmation due October 15th or your club will not be listed in 4-H Online
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4-H Club Plan due Jan. 1st or after your first club meeting
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Financial Reporting & Club Activity Report due Feb. 1st
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Club Fees & Fundraising: Participation in a fundraising effort, including fees, cannot be used as a criterion for restricting participation in 4-H opportunities or withholding awards.
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Project, Club, & Pen Fees | This money is paid directly by the family or 4-H member. This money can be used for educational materials, educational opportunities, field trips, and workshops. Not paying a club fee or dues cannot result in restricting youth participation in a specific show at the county fair or club activities.
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External Fundraising | Money is collected through a fundraiser from the general public. Example: carwash or give back night. This money can be used for awards, fair expenses, sponsorships (trophies or other activities), scholarships. When fundraiser funds are used, the meeting minutes must clearly document the vote & approval regarding how those funds will be used.
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Sponsorships & Donations | Money that is given to a club or project for a specific reason or through a grant. This money can be used for awards, fair expenses, scholarships, specific project or club need.
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Club Facebook | If you have a club Facebook page then you need to add Kelsey Guadarrama as an admin to your page.
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Club Remind or Other Communications | Please remember Kelsey and Zoie need to be included in all club communications. Also look for an email from Kelsey or Zoie with a link to help keep track of club members.
Mini Monday Dates:
- November 16 | 6:00 PM | Small Projects Building
- Topic: Small Animals
- January 25 | 6:00 PM | Small Projects Building
- Topic: Candles
- February 22 | 6:00 PM | Small Projects Building
- Topic: LEGOs
- March 22 | 6:00 PM | Small Projects Building
- Topic: My Pet & Me: Rabbits
- April 26 | 6:00 PM | Small Projects Building
- Topic: Archery
- June | LaPorte County Fairgrounds
- Mini Pet Parade
- July | LaPorte County Fairgrounds
- Mini 4-H Graduation (2nd graders only)
Sign up for all Mini 4-H events in v2.4honline.com in the events tab
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November 5: 4-H Shooting Sports Parent Meeting | 7PM| Small Projects
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November 11: LaPorte County Extension Office Closed
-
November 12:
-
Clinton Livewires | 3:00 PM | South Central
-
4-H Program Committee Meeting | 5:15 PM | LaPorte County Extension Office
-
4-H Council Meeting | 6:00 PM | LaPorte County Extension Office
-
-
Novemebr 16:
-
Sheep Committee Meeting | 5:30 PM | LaPorte County Extension Office
-
Mini 4-H Monday: Small Animals | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Small Projects Building
-
-
November 18: Beef Committee Meeting | 6:00 PM | LaPorte County Extension Office
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November 26 & 27: Happy Thanksgiving! Office Closed both days.
-
November 30: Rabbit Committee Meeting | 6:00 PM | LaPorte County Extension Office
-
Enrollment Opens: November 1st
-
Animal ID Deadline: May 15th
-
FairEntry Deadline: June TBD
-
Premium Checks: Available at the Extension Office. Must be cashed/deposited by December 31st or they will be voided.
4-H Sewing Dates:
-
November 11 9:00am - 3:00pm*
-
January 18 9:00am - 3:00pm*
-
February 15 9:00am - 3:00pm*
-
March 13 9:00am - 3:00pm*
-
April 5,7,9 9:00am - 3:00pm (experienced sewers)
-
April 6,8 9:00am - 3:00pm (beginner sewers)
-
April 17 9:00am - 3:00pm*
*Please park/enter through the back-office door
Shooting Sports: Check out the full year here.
Sign up online for all sessions.
November
-
11/05 - Project - Small Projects - 6-8 grade 6:00pm-8:00pm - Discussion of possible projects
-
11/07 - Shoot - Small Projects - All 9:00am-10:00am
-
11/19 - Project - Small Projects - 7th grade 6:00pm-9:00pm - Making Bowstrings
-
11/21 - Shoot - Small Projects - All 9:00am-10:00am
December
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12/10 - Project - Small Projects - 9th Graders 6:00pm-9:00pm - Fletching Arrows
-
12/12 - Shoot - Small Projects - All 9:00am-12:00pm
4-H Dog Clinics: Every Thursday at 6 PM in the Small Projects Building (they will not meet on Holidays or days that LaPorte schools are closed).
The North Central Region is hosting an Entomology ID Contest, Escape Room, and 4-H project help session Dec. 1st for youth in grades 3–12.
-
Open to All! Youth do not have to be in 4-H or FFA.
-
Flexible participation: Participate in the contest, visit with experts for Entomology project help, or explore the hands-on Insect Escape Room!
-
Registration: Coming soon on 4-HOnline.
-
Cost: $5, paid the day of the event.
-
Time: Open-house style! Come anytime between 1–6 p.m.
-
Location: Miami County Fairgrounds (1029 W 200 N, Peru, IN)
-
Contest: Will have 2 divisions (Junior and Senior with Awards)
You do not have to participate in every activity. Come learn, ask questions, and explore the fascinating world of insects!
LaPorte Parks and Recreation Sewing Classes
November Class:
Wednesday, November 4th from 4:30pm-7:00pm
Project: Holiday Drawstring Gift Bags set of 3 Cost: $30
Pre-registration is required at the Park Office.
Call 219-326-9600 or visit 250 Pine Lake Avenue.
All ages and sewing abilities welcome.
Class size is limited.
Supplies including machine and instruction will be furnished.
If you prefer, you may bring your own machine.
Class to be held at 1640 First Street, LaPorte
Steady Stitchers contact: Janet 219-363-8122
December Class:
Wednesday, December 30th from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Project: Small Clutch Purse Cost: $35
Pre-registration is required at the Park Office.
Call 219-326-9600 or visit www.laporteparkandrec.com.
Class size is limited.
Must be 10 years or older.
Supplies including machine and instruction will be furnished.
If you prefer, you may bring your own machine and/or fabric.
Class to be held at 1640 First Street, LaPorte
Steady Stitchers contact: Janet 219-363-8122
Jasper County 4-H Cook It Forward Event
A 4-H Cooking & Service Program
For: youth in grades 3-8
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Location: Jasper County Fairgrounds Community Building
Session 1 - November 9th
Kitchen Confidence: Before we cook
-
Food safety & kitchen rules
-
Kitchen tools & basic skills
-
Measuring Ingredients
-
Handwashing & clean-up
-
Preventing cross-contamination
Session 2 - November 10th
From Farm to Fork: Where does our food come from?
-
Learn where common foods come from
-
Meet the people who grow, raise, and produce our food
-
Food groups & nutrition
-
Plan a balanced meal
Session 3 - November 16th
Cook with a purpose: Planning to give
-
Budgeting & meal planning
-
Read & follow a recipe
-
Work as a team
-
Make decisions
-
Learn how our work helps others
Session 4 - November 17th
Cook it Forward: From our kitchen to yours
-
Prepare the meal
-
Package with care
-
Make handwritten cards
Register here: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1UkSgqHRjtFTofI
Registration is FREE thanks to: Jasper Newton Foundation
Questions? Please contact:
Peyton Newman - newman84@purdue.edu
2027 National 4-H Conference:
2027 National 4-H Congress:
-
Policies and Procedures The Indiana 4-H Policies and Procedures are available online. These apply to all 4-H affiliates, including 4-H Clubs.
-
4-H Club Portal This is where you will do you club confirmation, club plan, and submit financials.
-
4-H Club Confirmation due October 15th or your club will not be listed in 4-H Online
-
4-H Club Plan due Jan. 1st or after your first club meeting
-
Financial Reporting & Club Activity Report due Feb. 1st
-
-
Club Fees & Fundraising: Participation in a fundraising effort, including fees, cannot be used as a criterion for restricting participation in 4-H opportunities or withholding awards.
-
Project, Club, & Pen Fees | This money is paid directly by the family or 4-H member. This money can be used for educational materials, educational opportunities, field trips, and workshops. Not paying a club fee or dues cannot result in restricting youth participation in a specific show at the county fair or club activities.
-
External Fundraising | Money is collected through a fundraiser from the general public. Example: carwash or give back night. This money can be used for awards, fair expenses, sponsorships (trophies or other activities), scholarships. When fundraiser funds are used, the meeting minutes must clearly document the vote & approval regarding how those funds will be used.
-
Sponsorships & Donations | Money that is given to a club or project for a specific reason or through a grant. This money can be used for awards, fair expenses, scholarships, specific project or club need.
-
-
Club Facebook | If you have a club Facebook page then you need to add Kelsey Guadarrama as an admin to your page.
-
Club Remind or Other Communications | Please remember Kelsey and Zoie need to be included in all club communications. Also look for an email from Kelsey or Zoie with a link to help keep track of club members.
Mini Monday Dates:
- November 16 | 6:00 PM | Small Projects Building
- Topic: Small Animals
- January 25 | 6:00 PM | Small Projects Building
- Topic: Candles
- February 22 | 6:00 PM | Small Projects Building
- Topic: LEGOs
- March 22 | 6:00 PM | Small Projects Building
- Topic: My Pet & Me: Rabbits
- April 26 | 6:00 PM | Small Projects Building
- Topic: Archery
- June | LaPorte County Fairgrounds
- Mini Pet Parade
- July | LaPorte County Fairgrounds
- Mini 4-H Graduation (2nd graders only)
Sign up for all Mini 4-H events in v2.4honline.com in the events tab
Resources
Contact Us
Kelsey Guadarrama | Northwest Region 4-H Educator | ksajdera@purdue.edu
Zoie Martinez | 4-H Administrative Assistant | mart2843@purdue.edu
Megan Sholey | Marketing & Communications Coordinator | msholey@purdue.edu
2857 W. State Rd., LaPorte, IN 46350 | 219-324-9407