Tuesday, December 28, 2010

4-H Extension Calendar

December 31 Wells County Offices closed for New Year’s

January 3 Extension Homemakers Executive Council, 12:30 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park

January 3 Extension Homemakers President’s Council, 1:30 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park

January 7-9 Indiana Association of Fairs, Festivals & Events, Marriott East, Indianapolis

January 18 Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension and Teaching, Indianapolis,
Marriott Downtown, 10 AM – 3 PM

January 18-20 Fort Wayne Farm Show, Memorial Coliseum

Thursday, December 23, 2010

4-H Extension Calendar

December 23-25 — Wells County Offices closed for Christmas

December 27 — Area 4-H Jr. Leader event at Crazy Pinz (1414 Northland Blvd., Fort Wayne), 6-9 p.m. Meet at 4-H Park at 5 p.m., Ossian Community Market, 5:15 p.m. to Carpool. Call 824-6412 by December 22 for reservations.

December 29 — Extension Homemaker's Program Planning Meeting, 1:30 p.m., Community Center, 4-H Park

December 31 — Wells County Offices closed for New Year's

Jan. 3 — Extension Homemakers Executive Council, 12:30 p.m., Community Center, 4-H Park
Jan. 3 — Extension Homemakers Presidents' Council, 12:30 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park

Jan. 7-9 — Indiana Association of Fairs, Festivals & Events, Marriott East, Indianapolis

Jan. 17 — Wells County 4-H Association, 7 p.m., Community Center, 4-H Park

Jan. 18 — Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension and Teaching, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Jan. 18-20 — Fort Wayne Farm Show, Memorial Coliseum

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

4-H Extension Calendar

December 23 - 25 Wells County Offices closed for Christmas

December 27 Area 4-H Jr. Leader event at Crazy Pinz (1414 Northland Blvd., Fort Wayne), 6 - 9 PM. Meet at 4-H Park at 5 PM, Ossian Community Market, 5:15 PM to Carpool. Call 824-6412 by December 22 for reservations.

December 29 Extension Homemaker's Program Planning Meeting, 1:30 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park

December 31 Wells County Offices closed for New Year's

Jan. 3 Extension Homemakers Executive Council, 12:30 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park

Jan. 3 Extension Homemakers President's Council, 12:30 PM, Community Center,4-H Park

Jan. 7 - 9 Indiana Association of Fairs, Festivals & Events, Marriott East, Indianapolis

Jan. 17 Wells County 4-H Association, 7 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park

Jan. 18 Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension and Teaching, Indianapolis
Marriott Downtown, 10 AM - 3 PM

Jan. 18 ñ 20 Fort Wayne Farm Show, Memorial Coliseum

Friday, December 17, 2010

4-H Extension Calendar

December 17 4-H Jr. Leaders help with wrapping at Karing for Kids. Meet at 5:30 PM
at the 4-H Park. Wrap from 6 - 9 PM at the Markle Church of Christ,
State Road 116 at the west edge of Markle.

December 23 - 25 Wells County Offices closed for Christmas

December 27 Area 4-H Jr. Leader event at Crazy Pinz (1414 Northland Blvd., Fort Wayne),
6 - 9 PM. Meet at 4-H Park at 5 PM, Ossian Community Market, 5:15 PM to
Carpool. Call 824-6412 by December 22 for reservations.

December 31 Wells County Offices closed for New Year's

Jan. 3 Extension Homemakers Executive Council, 12:30 PM, Community Center,
4-H Park

Jan. 3 Extension Homemakers President's Council, 12:30 PM, Community Center,
4-H Park

Jan. 7 - 9 Indiana Association of Fairs, Festivals & Events, Marriott East, Indianapolis

Jan. 18 - 20 Fort Wayne Farm Show, Memorial Coliseum

Thursday, December 9, 2010

NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP 4-H HONORS MEMBERS

4-H families from Nottingham Township met recently at the Living Water Church for their annual 4-H Awards Night.

Township Record Book Awards were presented to: Malinah Dixon, Arts & Crafts; Erika Pinkerton, Consumer Clothing; Reid Shaffer, Construction Toy; Rachel Harvey, Corn; Jessie Mc Clure, Dairy Feeder Steer, Photography, and Rabbit; Jessica Betz, Dog Poster, Poultry, and Scrapbooking; Brooke Gephart, Foods; Matthew Geisel, Models; Shiloh Hicks, Rabbit Poster; Ben Shaffer, Small Engines.

County Record Book Awards were presented to: Rachel Harvey, Corn; Jessie Mc Clure, Photography; and Jessica Betz, Scrapbooking.

Outstanding Record Books submitted at the County Fair are judged by 4-H Leaders and submitted for township and county awards. Accuracy, completeness, and neatness are the major factors considered in the judging.

Roger Sherer, 4-H Extension Educator presented a PowerPoint program on 4-H Fair Highlights.

Information was shared from the Wells County 4-H Foundation and their activities at the 4-H Fair. High School seniors were encouraged to apply for the scholarships that are sponsored by the 4-H Foundation.

Wells County Farm Bureau was recognized for their sponsorship of 4-H pins and donation to the 4-H Club for the Achievement Program.

4-H Leader Deena Mc Clure was thanked for her service as 4-H Leader.

Volunteers serving on the 4-H Association and 4-H Council were also thanked. They include Doug & Tammy Klefeker, Treva Betz, and Karl Steiner. In addition, volunteers from the township were thanked for their help with the 4-H Pancake & Sausage Booth at the Bluffton Street Fair and Labor Day weekend Rodeo.

Additional volunteers are needed for these committees next year. Interested adults may contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 824-6412.

The 4-H program is organized by the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, Wells County, and the US Department of Agriculture.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

4-H Extension Calendar

December 8 Wells County 4-H Association Budget Committee Meeting, Wells
County Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:30 PM

December 9 4-H Scholarship Workshop, Wells County Community Center, 4-H
Park, Bluffton, 7 - 8 PM

December 13 Wells County 4-H Association, Wells County Community Center,
4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:30 PM (Carry-In Supper)

December 17 4-H Jr. Leaders help with wrapping at Karing for Kids. Meet at 5:30 PM
at the 4-H Park. Wrap from 6 ñ 9 PM at the Markle Church of Christ,
State Road 116 at the west edge of Markle.

December 27 Area 4-H Jr. Leader event at Crazy Pinz (1414 Northland Blvd., Fort Wayne),
6 - 9 PM. Meet at 4-H Park at 5 PM, Ossian Community Market, 5:15 PM to
Carpool. Call 824-6412 by December 22 for reservations.

Monday, December 6, 2010

4-H Extension Calendar

December 6 — Wells County 4-H Jr. Leaders, 6:30 p.m. (Meet at Bluffton Wal-Mart - Christmas Family Project)

December 7 — Wells County 4-H Shooting Sports Leaders Meeting, Wells County Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 p.m.

December 8 — Wells County 4-H Association Budget Committee Meeting, Wells County Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:30 p.m.

December 9 — 4-H Scholarship Workshop, Wells County Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7-8 p.m.

December 13 — Wells County 4-H Association, Wells County Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:30 p.m. (Carry-In Supper)

Friday, December 3, 2010

4-H Extension Calendar

December 6 Wells County 4-H Jr. Leaders, 6:30 PM. (Meet at Bluffton Wal-Mart
- Christmas Family Project)

December 7 Wells County 4-H Shooting Sports Leaders Meeting, Wells County
Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 PM

December 8 Wells County 4-H Association Budget Committee Meeting, Wells
County Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:30 PM

December 9 4-H Scholarship Workshop, Wells County Community Center, 4-H
Park, Bluffton, 7 - 8 PM

December 13 Wells County 4-H Association, Wells County Community Center,
4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:30 PM (Carry-In Supper)