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May25
Why Weight for Summer?
5/25/2009 - 8/31/2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Calcasieu Parish Extension Office
Childhood obesity is a growing problem in our country, and Calcasieu 4-H wants to help do something to correct this problem right here at home. This summer, we’ll be offering “Why Weight for Summer?” for those interested in maintaining healthy weight now and throughout your life. We’ll learn a little about nutrition, maintaining healthy weight, and exercise in a fun environment with hands on activities, speakers and field trips. “Why Weight for Summer?” will begin with an enrollment meeting on Monday, May 25 at 6:00 p.m. and meet every two weeks throughout the summer. If you’d like to improve your eating and exercise habits, contact Ms. Helen (hpage@agcenter.lsu.edu) for more information.
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Jul06
4-H Summer Camp
7/6/2009 - 7/10/2009 All Day Event
Camp Grant Walker, Pollock, LA
Swimming, Canoeing, Archery, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Kickball, Ping Pong, Parachute Games, Line Dancing, Arts & Crafts & More... Many 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys and girls participate in 4-H Camp Grant Walker. The camp is held at the LSU AgCenter’s Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center, an 80-acre campsite located near Pollock, LA, on Highway 8 about 15 miles northeast of Alexandria. Contact your local parish 4-H agent to sign up. For more information about Camp Grant Walker visit the web site at www.louisiana4h.org/camp.
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Jul06
Operation: Military Kids-- Survivor Camp
7/6/2009 - 7/12/2009 All Day Event
Camp Avondale
For kids entering their Freshman year of high school, to kids entering their Freshman year of college who have loved ones in the military and are in some stage of deployment. Kids at this camp will learn survival skills and have fun.
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Jul08
High School Financial Planning Program training
7/8/2009 - 7/8/2009 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Efferson Hall, Rm. 214
"Train the Trainer" program designed to teach participants how to use the NEFE, High School Financial Planning Program to teach teens how to manage their money effectively; helping to insure finacial security and success. There is no charge for the trainging, teacher manual, and/nor student workbooks. This is super material and a must for anyone working with teens.
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Jul08
LSU AgCenter Lunch and Ag Discovery
7/8/2009 - 7/8/2009 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Red River Research Station
Dr. Charlie Graham, LSU AgCenter associate professor, will present “This Ain’t Your Grandma’s Mayhaw,” discussing harvesting and processing, from the past to the present day. Cost, which includes a light lunch, is $5. Reservations are limited to 50 and must be made by July 6 by calling (318) 741-7430. For more information, please contact Dr. Charles Graham.
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Jul10
Nursery and Landscape Golf Shootout
7/10/2009 - 7/10/2009 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LSU Golf Course
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Jul11
Lincoln Parish Child Care Provider Monthly Training
7/11/2009 - 7/11/2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Community Trust Bank
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Jul13
2009 Citizenship Louisiana Focus Conference: Applications due
7/13/2009 - 7/13/2009 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
TBA
Applications due for Citizenship Louisiana Focus Conference.
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Jul14
Lincoln Parish 4-H Club Energy Day
7/14/2009 - 7/14/2009 All Day Event
4-H members will have fun and excitement of seeing an electric show, go for a ride high in the sky in the bucket truck, visit with a lineman, and play some energy games. You will receive a free t-shirt and a snack.
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Jul14
Reading, Understanding and Using Flood Maps
7/14/2009 - 7/14/2009 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Sliman Theater for the Performing Arts
The LSU AgCenter's Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Unit will hold a series of seminars in Iberia Parish titled, "Reading, Understanding and Using Flood Maps." See attached document for more informaiton.  Iberia Parish July maps series 09.doc
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Jul15
2009 St. Gabriel Sugarcane Field Day
7/15/2009 - 7/15/2009 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sugar Research Station
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Jul16
3rd Louisiana Natural Resources Symposium
7/16/2009 - 7/17/2009 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Lod Cook Conference Center and Hotel
The LSU AgCenter will be hosting the third Louisiana Natural Resources Symposium on July 16-17, 2009 at the Lod Cook Conference Center and Hotel on the campus of Louisiana State University. The theme of the symposium is bioenergy opportunities for Louisiana. The registration brochure and other information is available at www.lsuagcenter.com/lnrs for easy registration. The 2009 symposium will feature papers from leading international experts from universities, federal and state agencies, private industry, forestry consultants, covering issues related to forest fragmentation. The target audience includes land managers, foresters, land owners, entrepreneurs, academicians, and those interested in this emerging opportunity. A comprehensive and professional proceedings will be available to all registrants. This program will qualify for continuing education credit from the Louisiana Logging Council and the Society of American Foresters. For more information, please contact Todd Shupe at tshupe@agcenter.lsu.edu or (225)578-6432.
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Jul16
Reading, Understanding and Using Flood Maps
7/16/2009 - 7/16/2009 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Iberia Parish Eastside Branch
The LSU AgCenter's Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Unit is hosting a series of seminars titled, "Reading, Understanding and Using Flood Maps," in Iberia Parish in July. See attached document for more information.
Iberia Parish July maps series 09.doc
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Jul18
Find Your Flood Map Information
7/18/2009 - 7/18/2009 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Greater New Orleans Fair at Dillard University
The LSU AgCenter's Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Unit will park its Mobile Outreach Vehicle and Satellite at Dillard University to use in showing Louisiana residents their flood map information.
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Jul18
Louisiana 4-H Museum Grand Opening
7/18/2009 - 7/18/2009 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Louisiana 4-H Museum
The Grand Opening of the Louisiana 4-H Museum celebrates more than 100 years of 4-H in Louisiana and the 2009 Hall of Fame Induction. Multi-media exhibits, displays of photos and artifacts, and special features explore the history and development of our 4-H program. For more information, contact Rose Ann St. Romain.
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Jul20
4-H Summer Camp
7/20/2009 - 7/24/2009 All Day Event
Camp Grant Walker, Pollock, LA
Swimming, Canoeing, Archery, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Kickball, Ping Pong, Parachute Games, Line Dancing, Arts & Crafts & More... Many 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys and girls participate in 4-H Camp Grant Walker. The camp is held at the LSU AgCenter’s Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center, an 80-acre campsite located near Pollock, LA, on Highway 8 about 15 miles northeast of Alexandria. Contact your local parish 4-H agent to sign up. For more information about Camp Grant Walker visit the web site at www.louisiana4h.org/camp.
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Jul20
Lincoln Parish 4-H Club Marsh Maneuvers
7/20/2009 - 7/24/2009 All Day Event
All high school students you have the chance to participate in an adventure of a lifetime. It’s call marsh maneuvers and it’s a weeklong adventure on the Gulf Coast that will be this summer July 20-24, 2009. Spend time fishing, crabbing, cast netting, water chemistry testing, seining, wildlife observation, seafood processing, boating, policy debates and more. We can only send 4 high school students. If you are interested in participating let us know. Lincoln Parish only gets this opportunity to send 4-H members to Marsh Maneuvers once every 4 years, so you might not get this chance again before you graduate.
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Jul20
Why Weight for Summer?
7/20/2009 - 7/20/2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Calcasieu Parish Extension Office
Childhood obesity is a growing problem in our country, and Calcasieu 4-H wants to help do something to correct this problem right here at home. This summer, we’ll be offering “Why Weight for Summer?” for those interested in maintaining healthy weight now and throughout your life. We’ll learn a little about nutrition, maintaining healthy weight, and exercise in a fun environment with hands on activities, speakers and field trips. Why Weight for Summer?” will begin with an enrollment meeting on Monday, May 25 at 6:00 p.m. and meet every two weeks throughout the summer. If you’d like to improve your eating and exercise habits, contact Ms. Helen (hpage@agcenter.lsu.edu) for more information.
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Jul21
Babysitting Workshop
7/21/2009 - 7/21/2009 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
LaSalle Parish Courthouse, Extension Meeting Room
Participants must be at least nine years old to attend. Cost is $5.00 Pre-registration is required by 7/16/2009. To pre-register or for more information, contact Kim Evans or call 992-2205.
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Jul21
Reading, Understanding and Using Flood Maps
7/21/2009 - 7/21/2009 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Iberia Parish Library, St. Peter Street Branch
The LSU AgCenter's Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Unit is hosting a series of seminars titled, "Reading, Understanding and Using Flood Maps," in Iberia Parish in July. See attached document for more information.
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Jul25
Florida Parishes 4-H Sport Fishing Leader Training
7/25/2009 - 7/25/2009 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Southeastern Louisiana University facility
Adult volunteers are provided with safe, effective instructional techniques and skills to teach, plan and manage 4-H fishing programs. Leaders are provided with youth development background to enable them to become effective mentors and role models. For more information, contact Stefen L. Givens.
FS Leader Training Registration-7-09.pdf
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Jul25
Hurricane Preparedness Day
7/25/2009 - 7/25/2009 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Terrebonne Parish Library
The LSU AgCenter's Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Unit will park its Mobile Outreach Vehicle and Satellite in the Terrebonne Parish Library in Houma to use in showing Louisiana residents their flood map information.
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Jul25
Operation: Military Kids - Family Picnic
7/25/2009 - 7/25/2009 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Port Hudson State Historic Site
Come celebrate military families with food, fun, and fellowship, all thanks to the Jackson High 4-H Club. Contact Kathleen Schexnayder to RSVP by July 17th - KSchexnayder@agcenter.lsu.edu, (225) 578-5630.
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Jul27
4-H Summer Camp
7/27/2009 - 7/31/2009 All Day Event
Camp Grant Walker, Pollock, LA
Swimming, Canoeing, Archery, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Kickball, Ping Pong, Parachute Games, Line Dancing, Arts & Crafts & More... Many 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys and girls participate in 4-H Camp Grant Walker. The camp is held at the LSU AgCenter’s Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center, an 80-acre campsite located near Pollock, LA, on Highway 8 about 15 miles northeast of Alexandria. Contact your local parish 4-H agent to sign up. For more information about Camp Grant Walker visit the web site at www.louisiana4h.org/camp.
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Jul28
Ascension Parish 4-H Junior Leader Trip
7/28/2009 - 7/31/2009 All Day Event
Pigeon Ford, Tennesee
Junior Leaders will enjoy a fun trip to celebrate their hard work throughout the year. Members will white water raft, visit Dollywood and many other fun activities. Junior Leaders interested in participating should contact the Ascension Parish 4-H office at 225-621-5799.
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Jul29
Citizenship Louisiana Focus Conference 2009
7/29/2009 - 7/31/2009 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
TBA
Citizenship Louisiana Focus
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Jul29
SW Region Leader Traiing
7/29/2009 - 7/29/2009 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Evangeline Parish
Parish teams of youth and adult leaders will participate in leadership training.
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Jul31
Operation: Military Kids - Coastal Preservation Camp
7/31/2009 - 8/2/2009 All Day Event
LUMCON
See the article for details and registration: http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/programs/citizenship/operation_military_kids/ WHO: military kids between the ages of 13 through 18. Cost: Before June 25--$10 dollars. After June 25-before June 28th $15.
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Aug03
L.O.S.T. Camp
8/3/2009 - 8/7/2009 All Day Event
Camp Grant Walker, Pollock, LA
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Aug03
Central Region 4-H Volunteer Training
8/3/2009 - 8/3/2009 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Central Regional Training Sessions for 4-H Volunteer Leaders
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