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Nov09
Sixth Ward Elementary 4-H Club Meeting
11/9/2009 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sixth Ward Elementary School
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Nov09
Morehouse Parish Commodity Cookery
11/9/2009 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Agriculture Auditorium
The commodity cookery is a yearly contest that Morehouse Parish 4-H youth are invited to participate. The divisions that will are sweet potato, beef, egg, and chicken. While the dishes are being judged, participants will be encouraged to attend an educational activity.
 2009 Commodity Cookery Contest.doc
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Nov09
Concordia Shooting Sports
11/9/2009 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Concordia Parish Sheriff's Firing Range
4-H'ers will be given an overview of the program and have the opportunity to shoot a BB gun, pellet gun, rifle (22), and a shotgun (20 gauge) on the range! Cost is $5 per student/per meeting. Any 4th-12th grade student is eligible to participate.
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Nov10
Jennings Homesteaders VFC Monthly Meeting Scheduled
11/10/2009 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
LSU AgCenter
The Jennings Homesteaders Volunteers for family and community will hold their monthly meeting. All homesteader club members are asked to attend.
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Nov10
South Cameron 4-H Club Meetings
11/10/2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
South Cameron High School
Cameron Parish 4-H monthly club meeting.
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Nov10
Gramercy Elementary 4-H Club Meeting
11/10/2009 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gramercy Elementary School
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Nov10
Winn Parish Outdoor Skills Training
11/10/2009 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Winn Parish Sheriff's Range
Winn Parish 4-H members in 4th-12th grades, 9 years and older, may enroll in the Winn Parish outdoor skills training which is required to participate in the regional and state shooting matches. Participants will learn firearm and shooting range safety and practice skills in shotgun, rifle, archery, black powder and hunting. For more information, click here.
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Nov10
St. Landry Parish Master Horseman Program
11/10/2009 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Ag Arena in Opelousas and Ahtus Melder Camp in the Forest Hill area of Kisatchie National Forest
Starting in October 2009, the LSU AgCenter will be conducting a Master Horseman Program for adults in St. Landry Parish. The Master Horseman Program is designed to improve the overall knowledge and skills of horse people so they can serve as 4-H leaders. This program consists of nine sessions taught by LSU AgCenter equine experts, the LSU Vet School and other area leaders. (There will be one training class in Kisatchie National Forest near Forest Hill.) Each three- to four-hour session will include horse care and management in a classroom setting and riding and training in an arena. Application deadline is September 14, 2009. For more information, click here or contact Alison Muller at 337-948-0561, ext. 17.
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Nov10
Cooking With Kids - Child Care Provide Class
11/10/2009 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Community Trust Bank
Learn fun ways to explore nutrition through simple cooking activities with children.
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Nov10
Bossier Parish 4-H Shooting Sports Registration Meeting
11/10/2009 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Bossier Instructional Center (Next to Airline High School)
Are you interested in learning more about the areas of BB gun, shotgun, muzzle loading, archery or rifle? If you want to find out all there is to know about the Bossier Parish shooting sports program, then attend our meeting. A parent must attend this meeting with their child(ren). Registration fees will be due at this meeting. Call the Bossier Parish 4-H office at 318-965-2326 to get your name on the list to attend the meeting.
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Nov11
Ascension Parish 4-H Challenge Camp
11/11/2009 - 11/13/2009 All Day Event
This awesome 3-day camp features games and fun activities for 7th and 8th grade 4-H'ers! You’ll test your team building and communication skills while meeting new people and forming friendships to last a lifetime. Contact the Ascension Parish 4-H office at 225-621-5799 or check out the Rap-Up for more information.
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Nov11
St. James Parish Challenge Camp
11/11/2009 - 11/13/2009 All Day Event
Tickfaw State Park
This year 7th & 8th grader 4-H’ers, who want to be involved in a few days of fun, learning and getting to know other 4-H’ers—all while spending some time outdoors at Tickfaw State Park.
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Nov11
Hackberry 4-H Club Meeting
11/11/2009 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hackberry High School
Cameron Parish 4-H monthly club meeting.
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Nov11
2009 Fishing Sports Activity Day
11/11/2009 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Calcasieu Point and Burton Coliseum
From 9 until noon 4-H members of the fishing club will be fishing and touring Calcasieu Point. From 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., you will learn fly fishing techniques.
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Nov11
Johnson Bayou 4-H Club Meetings
11/11/2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Johnson Bayou High School
Cameron Parish 4-H monthly club meetings.
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Nov11
Fifth Ward Elementary 4-H Club Meeting
11/11/2009 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Fifth Ward Elementary School
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Nov12
Southeast Research Station Field Day
11/12/2009 All Day Event
Southeast Research Station
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Nov12
Grand Lake 4-H Club Meetings
11/12/2009 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Grand Lake High School
Cameron Parish 4-H monthly meeting.
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Nov12
Home Buyer Education classes
11/12/2009 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Jackson Parish Extension Office
The complete "Charting Your Course to Home Ownership" program, guides participants in selecting, negotiating and obtaining the best home and mortgage on their budget. Basic financial management life skills are taught interactively. The classroom program is open to the public and meets education requirements for most home buyer assistance programs.
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Nov12
2009 Southeast Research Station Field Day
11/12/2009 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Southeast Research Station
The 2009 Southeast Research Station Field Day will feature pasture and supplementation management, and wastewater treatment and nutrient recycling. The community is invited to participate and enjoy the field tour/hay ride and barbecue lunch.
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Nov12
Iberia 4-H Junior Leader Meeting
11/12/2009 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Iberia LSU AgCenter Office Meeting Room
The Junior Leader Club is designed to teach teens leadership skills, the skills needed to be productive and the skills for working as a member of a group. The club consists of 4-H members from Eighth to 12th grades and meets monthly.
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Nov12
Bossier Parish Clover Buds Meeting
11/12/2009 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bellaire Elementary School
We are still accepting applications for ages 5-8 years for this 4-H based program at this meeting. We signed up 21 new members at our October registration meeting!
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Nov12
Vermilion 4-H Junior Leader Club Meeting
11/12/2009 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Vermilion LSU AgCenter Office
Monthly meeting of the Vermilion 4-H junior leader club members.
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Nov12
Calcasieu Parish Jr. Leader Meeting
11/12/2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Calcasieu Parish 4-H Office
4-H Junior Leaders meet to discuss participation in up-coming activities.
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Nov13
Home Buyer Education Classes
11/13/2009 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jackson Parish Extension Office
The complete "Charting Your Course to Home Ownership" program guides participants in selecting, negotiating and obtaining the best home and mortgage on their budget. Basic financial management life skills are taught interactively. The classroom program is open to the public and meets education requirements for most home buyer assistance programs.
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Nov14
St. Martin Parish 4-H Fall Fest Contest Day
11/14/2009 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Breaux Bridge Junior High/4-H Office
Events for this event will take place at the 4-H Office in Breaux Bridge and next door at Breaux Bridge Junior High School. Contests will include a talent show, sugar cookery contest, rice cookery contest, bicycle rodeo, pet show, dog show, and a safety poster contest. For more information, please visit our website or call 337-332-2181.
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Nov14
Jeff Davis 4-H Fall Contest Day
11/14/2009 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lacassine High School
Parish Sugar Cookery, Rice Cookery, Ground Beef Cookery, Seafood Cookery, Commodity Illustrated Talks, Demonstrations and Tests on 4-H Projects. For more information, visit our Web site.
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Nov15
Ascension Parish Shooting Sports Practice
11/15/2009 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sorrento Shooting Range
Practice for 4-H shooting sports members. 1pm - seniors ONLY for 22 rifle and air pistol. 2 PM, all others - disciplines offered will be 22 rifle, along with BB, archery, air rifle and air pistol. For more information on the Ascension shooting sports program visit our Web site at www.louisiana4h.org/ascension.
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Nov16
International Education Week
11/16/2009 - 11/20/2009 All Day Event
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Nov16
Caldwell 4-H Holiday Foods Festival
11/16/2009 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Caldwell Parish High School
The Caldwell 4-H Holiday Foods Festival will be held on Monday, November 16 at the Caldwell Parish High School. Members who plan to participate in this contest must call the Caldwell 4-H office at 649-2663 by Wednesday, November 11 to pre-register for this event. Dish and display sign-in will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the 16th. All Caldwell 4-H members are eligible for this contest. First place winners will be eligible to compete in the area contest held during the 4-H Food and Fitness Expo.
Caldwell 4-H Holiday Foods Festival 09.doc Caldwell Holiday Foods Festival recipe format.doc
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Nov16
Allen Parish Jr. Leader Meeting
11/16/2009 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Allen Parish Library
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Nov16
Allen Parish Junior Leader Meeting
11/16/2009 6:00 PM
Oberlin Library
Monthly meeting of the Allen parish Junior Leaders. Interested teens should contact the local 4-H office.
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Nov16
Calcasieu Parish Horse Club Meeting
11/16/2009 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Burton Coliseum
Members of the horse club meet to participate and discuss activities and topics pertaining to horses.
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Nov17
St. James High 4-H Club Meeting
11/17/2009 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
St.James High School
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Nov17
Lutcher High School 4-H Club Meeting
11/17/2009 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Lutcher High School
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Nov17
Lutcher Elementary 4-H Club Meeting
11/17/2009 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Lutcher Elementary School
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Nov17
Jeff Davis Parish 4-H Poultry Judging Workshop
11/17/2009 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Jeff Davis Parish 4-H Office
To learn how to judge dressed fryers, broken-out eggs and identify ready-to-cook parts in preparation for the livestock judging contest.
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Nov17
St. Landry Parish Master Horseman Program
11/17/2009 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Ag Arena in Opelousas and Ahtus Melder Camp in the Forest Hill area of Kisatchie National Forest
Starting in October 2009, the LSU AgCenter will be conducting a Master Horseman Program for adults in St. Landry Parish. The Master Horseman Program is designed to improve the overall knowledge and skills of horse people so they can serve as 4-H leaders. This program consists of nine sessions taught by LSU AgCenter equine experts, the LSU Vet School and other area leaders. (There will be one training class in Kisatchie National Forest near Forest Hill.) Each three- to four-hour session will include horse care and management in a classroom setting and riding and training in an arena. Application deadline is September 14, 2009. For more information, click here or contact Alison Muller at 337-948-0561, ext. 17.
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Nov18
2008 New Agent Orientation
11/18/2009 - 11/20/2009 12:00 AM
TBA
New Agent Orientation
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Nov18
St. Landry Parish 4-H Junior Leader Meeting
11/18/2009 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
St. Landry Parish Extension Office
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Nov19
Vacherie Elementary 4-H Club Meeting
11/19/2009 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Vacherie Elementary School - St. James Parish
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Nov19
Chick-fil-A Clovers' Night Out in Bossier Parish
11/19/2009 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Chick-fil-A
The Bossier City Chick-fil-A restaurant will be partnering with Bossier Parish 4-H in a one-night fundraiser. Members are encouraged to make purchases in the name of 4-H. 4-H agents, Jeannie Crnkovic and Troy Menard, will be on location giving 500 Clover Bucks to all participating members.
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Nov19
Vermilion Personal Development Contest
11/19/2009 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Abbeville High School
Contest for all Vermilion parish 4-H members. Club members compete against their own gender and grade level. The contestants are interviewed and questioned about themselves and their 4-H activities. This is also a state 4-H University qualifying contest that is open to 8-12th grade club members. The contest is designed to teach young people to present themselves in a positive manner and learn interviewing skills that will help them in their future.
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Nov19
Jeff Davis Parish 4-H Rabbit Judging/Showmanship Workshop
11/19/2009 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jeff Davis 4-H Office
This workshop will help 4-H'ers learn proper showmanship techniques and handling. It will also teach what a judge is looking for when judging rabbits whether breeding or a pen of meat rabbits, tips on rabbit care and what to do before, during and after shows.
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Nov19
Ascension Parish SET Club Meeting
11/19/2009 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Lamar Dixon 4-H Office
Come join us for the November meeting of the 4-H science, engineering and technology club. Each month, we will meet to perform fun, hands-on experiments. This club is open to all 4-H'ers ages 9-18. November's theme is kitchen chemistry. Please see the attached flier for the list of required supplies. For more information, contact Katina Hester at daisedkat@gmail.com.
2009SETFlier.pdf
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Nov20
Science & Math Academy 4-H Club Meetings
11/20/2009 All Day Event
Science & Math Academy
Science and Math Academy meetings SMA-AM -- 10:45 Gifted & Talented -- 11:30 SMA-PM -- 12:25
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Nov20
Air Sealing your Home for Better Energy-efficiency, Comfort and Durability
11/20/2009 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
LaHouse Home and Landscape Resource Center
Join us in November for "The LaHouse Lunch Box" a FREE hour-long info packed class for homeowners. LSU AgCenter Extension Associate and former contractor, Bill Robinson presents "Air Sealing your Home for Better Energy-efficiency, Comfort and Durability." You will learn to identify needed projects, select the correct air sealing materials and install the right materials correctly. For more information contact 225-578-7913.
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Nov20
Jim Bowie Junior Livestock Show
11/20/2009 - 11/21/2009 4:00 PM - 3:00 PM
St. Landry Parish Ag Arena
The Jim Bowie Livestock Show is an open event that raises funds for the St. Landry Parish Junior Livestock Association to purchase supplies and awards for the parish livestock show on January 29-30. Events will include beef breeding, steers, commercial heifers, market goats, dairy, breeding goats, market lambs, jackpot showmanship and peewee showmanship.
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Nov20
St. Landry Parish 4-H Jim Bowie Livestock Show
11/20/2009 - 11/21/2009 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Ag Arena
Open 4-H/FFA Livestock Show. Friday Show: goat breeding, market lambs and market goats. Saturday Show: beef breeding, steers, commerical heifers and dairy.
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Nov21
St. Bernard Parish 4-H Bicycle Rodeo
11/21/2009 12:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
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Nov21
Operation: Military Kids - Fall Camp Lagniappe
11/21/2009 - 11/22/2009 All Day Event
Camp Grant Walker
Pack your bags and get ready! Do you know how to take care of yourself? Your siblings? Your pets? Learn how to fix yourself and your family a quick and easy meal. Make an emergency plan for you home. Learn first aid for people and pets. What about in the great outdoors? Navigate using a compass and the stars. Start a fire to stay warm and make dinner. You will be prepared for anything after this! For more information, contact Stephanie Hill or phone (225) 578-2196.
FallCampLagniappePacket.pdf
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Nov21
Cameron Parish Demonstration and Public Speaking Day
11/21/2009 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
South Cameron High School
Registration at 8:30 a.m. and the Contests will begin at 9:00 a.m. Preparing and delivering demonstrations, illustrated talks, and speeches help us to organize and present ideas so that others will understand an idea or concept. Showing others how to clean a saddle or presenting research information concerning the wetlands by participating in Demonstration and Public Speaking Day will help to develop important communication skills and in the future, get a job. Are you up to the challenge?
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Nov21
Acadia Fall Contest Day
11/21/2009 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Contests at Fall Contest Day include: demonstrations, commodity cookery, poultry judging, meat identification and consumer foods judging.
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Nov21
Cameron 4-H Demonstration/Public Speaking Day
11/21/2009 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
South Cameron High School
Preparing and delivering demonstrations, illustrated talks, and speeches help us to organize and present ideas so that others will understand an idea or concept. Showing others how to clean a saddle or presenting research information concerning the wetlands by participating in Demonstration and Public Speaking Day will help to develop important communication skills and in the future, get a job. Are you up to the challenge?
2009 CameronDemonstrationPublicSpeakingContest.pdf
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Nov21
Tri Parish Livestock Clinic
11/21/2009 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
West Baton Rouge Multi Purpose Arena
4-H livestock clinic will teach participants about proper nutrition, selection and grooming of show animals. Species covered include beef, dairy, swine, goats and sheep. After lunch, participants will have the opportunity to compete in showmanship classes for practice and awards!
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Nov21
Calcasieu 4-H Shooting Sports Club Day
11/21/2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Lake Charles Gun Club
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Nov21
Elementary Project Workshop Day
11/21/2009 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
McNeese University Campus, Gayle Hall
In this workshop 4th and 5th grade 4-H'ers participate in 3 workshops from a selection of several categories. Pre-regristration form included in October - Cloverleaf. 4-H'er must pre-register by November 13.
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Nov22
Evangeline Beef Classic
11/22/2009 All Day Event
Chauncey Pitre Memorial Building
Open to all bonafide 4-H and FFA junior exhibitors of beef breeding livestock. Sponsored by the Evangeline Parish Cattleman's Association.
2009 EVANGELINE PARISH BEEF CLASSIC letter size.doc
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Nov23
Junior & Senior Workshop Day
11/23/2009 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Calcasieu Parish 4-H Office
These workshops are open to junior and senior high 4-H members and vary in topics every year. Some short, local field trips may be taken.
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Nov23
Jeff Davis 4-H Pet Show
11/23/2009 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Jeff Davis Parish 4-H Office
Fun Show. This year by suggestions - will be two categories. The first is the "People's Choice Award." Everyone will get to vote on their favorite pet to receive a rosette. Secondly, there will be a best pet trick that will be awarded. Thirdly, smaller classes will be implemented of five or more and the top will be brought back for the rosette.
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Nov23
Tangipahoa Parish 4-H Sewing Workshop
11/23/2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LSU AgCenter Extension Office
To help 4-H members interested in learning to sew and to show off their finished products at the 4-H Fashion Revue held usually in February.
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Nov23
Vermilion 4-H Dog & Pet Show
11/23/2009 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Cecil McCrory Exhibit Building
This is a fun activity in which 4-H members can exhibit their dogs and pets. This event is designed to stimulate a friendly and enjoyable setting for club members to participate. There are a variety of classes to enter, all of which are listed in detail in the November Vermilion Cracklins newsletter.
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Nov23
Candy Making Clinic
11/23/2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Avoyelles LSU AgCenter
In this class, 4-Her's will learn how to follow a recipe, create an assortment of candy, use a microwave safely, and observe the candy making process.
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Nov23
Allen Parish Cookery Contest
11/23/2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Oberlin School Cafeteria
Sweet potato, pecan, egg & poultry contest
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Nov23
Acadia Food and Fitness Camp
11/23/2009 - 11/24/2009 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
TBA
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Nov23
Allen Parish Cookery Contest
11/23/2009 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Oberlin School Cafeteria
Sweet potato, pecan, egg & poultry cookery
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Nov23
St. Tammany Parish Food Fest
11/23/2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
St. Tammany Parish LSU AgCenter Office
Annual Parish Seafood, Egg, Beef and Poultry Commodity Cookery Contest.
2009 4-H Food Fest Flyer.pdf
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Nov23
Vermilion Parish Bike Rodeo
11/23/2009 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cecil McCrory Exhibit
This recreational event is open to all 4-H club members. There are four division: 4-5th, 6th, 7-8th, 9-12th. First place winners in each division are awarded a trophy. A complete diagram and list of obstacles used are listed in the October Vermilion Cracklins newsletter.
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Nov23
Evangeline 4-H Fall Food Festival
11/23/2009 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sacred Heart Elementary School Gym
All Evangeline 4-H'ers are eligible to enter the rice and sugar cookery contest. You do not need to pre-register. Dishes can be entered between noon and 1:00 p.m. For more information, click on Rules & Regulations.
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Nov23
4-H Holiday Fun - Rapides Parish
11/23/2009 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Rapides Parish Extension Office
A holiday fun workshop. You will make 5 holiday items. The cost is $5.00. You will need to bring a sharp pair of scissors, a bottle or llene's Tacky glue, and holiday stickers or embellishments you would like to share. Call the 4-H office at 318-767-3968.
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Nov23
St. Tammany Parish 4-H Babysitting Workshop
11/23/2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
St. Tammany Parish LSU AgCenter Office
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Nov23
Pointe Coupee Electric Workshop
11/23/2009 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Cottonport Bank Community Center
The annual Electric Clinic is open to 4-H members in grades 4th - 8th. At this clinic you will be constructing a "Coke Bottle Lamp." We do have a limit of 50 4-H members for this clinic, which will be filled on a first-come, first serve basis. For more information and a registration form please call the 4-H Office.
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Nov24
Allen Parish Outdoor Education Day
11/24/2009 All Day Event
Allen Parish Fair Grounds
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Nov24
Vermilion 4-H Junior Leader Po-Boy Sale
11/24/2009 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Vermilion 4-H junior leader club will be selling ham and cheese po-boys to the general public. Call the office at 337-898-4335 if you want to place an order.
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Nov24
Vermilion 4-H Engineering Day
11/24/2009 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cecil McCrory Exhibit Building
This annual event includes the ATV, tractor and compact tractor driving contests. All are 4-H University qualifying contests. In each contest the divisions are: 7-8th and 9-12th and include a written test and driving test. Additional information on each contest is available at the Vermilion 4-H Office.
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Nov24
Christmas Ornament Clinic
11/24/2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Avoyelles LSU AgCenter
4-Her's will follow directions and create 6 individual Christmas tree ornaments.
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Nov24
Allen Parish Outdoor Education Day
11/24/2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Allen Parish Fair Grounds
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Nov24
Pointe Coupee Parish Seafood, Egg Cookery and Talk Contest
11/24/2009 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Cottonport Bank Community Center
Pointe Coupee 4-H will host its annual seafood and egg cookery contest. The catogories are: seafood-oyster, crab, shrimp, fish and other, crawfish and seafood talk; egg-appetizer/salad, main dish, dessert and egg talk. For more information click here.
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Nov24
Grant Parish Electricity Workshop
11/24/2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grant Parish Office
4-H'ers will learn electrical safety and make a lamp at the electricity workshop to be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 in the Grant Parish 4-H office. The cost for the workshop is $10.00.
Holiday Fun Workshops -fillable.pdf
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Nov24
Kids in the Kitchen - Rapides Parish
11/24/2009 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Rapides Parish Extension Office
Enjoy the chance to measure, mix and bake with other kid chefs at the Kid Chef Workshop to be held on November 24, 2009 beginning at 9:00 a.m.. The cost is $6.00. Please bring an apron or wear a garment that you don't mind getting stained. Registration ends on November 19. Please call the 4-H office at 318-767-3968 to register.
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Nov24
St. Landry Parish 4-H Elementary Workshop Day
11/24/2009 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
St. Landry Parish Extension Office
Open to 4th-6th grade 4-H'ers only that pre-register. Workshops include: kitchen chemistry, forensic science, agriculture and environment.
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Nov24
Evangeline 4-H Electric Workshop
11/24/2009 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
4-H Office - LSU AgCenter Building
Construct a "coke can lamp". Limited space available. Deadline to register for either the 9:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. session is Monday November 2, 2009. There is a $12.00 fee.
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Nov24
Calcasieu-Cameron Livestock Showmanship Clinic
11/24/2009 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
McNeese University, Burton Coliseum
If you are planning on showing an animal, these clinics will help you learn information you need to know to show your animal. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
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Nov24
Calcasieu Livestock Judging Contest
11/24/2009 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
McNeese University, Burton Coliseum
Open to any 4-H'er enrolled in the beef, sheep, swine, goat, dairy, horse, poultry, rabbit or veterinary science project. Each participant will be asked to judge classes of animals and identify cuts of meat.
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Nov24
Leather Workshop-Grant Parish
11/24/2009 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Grant Parish Extension Office
4-H'ers will learn about leather care and will have the opportunity to make some leather items. The cost for this workshop is $7.00.
Holiday Fun Workshops -fillable.pdf
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Nov24
St. Landry Parish Master Horseman Program
11/24/2009 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Ag Arena in Opelousas and Ahtus Melder Camp in the Forest Hill area of Kisatchie National Forest
Starting in October 2009, the LSU AgCenter will be conducting a Master Horseman Program for adults in St. Landry Parish. The Master Horseman Program is designed to improve the overall knowledge and skills of horse people so they can serve as 4-H leaders. This program consists of nine sessions taught by LSU AgCenter equine experts, the LSU Vet School and other area leaders. (There will be one training class in Kisatchie National Forest near Forest Hill.) Each three- to four-hour session will include horse care and management in a classroom setting and riding and training in an arena. Application deadline is September 14, 2009. For more information, click here or contact Alison Muller at 337-948-0561, ext. 17.
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Nov24
Jeff Davis Parish 4-H Swine Club Meeting
11/24/2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Jeff Davis 4-H Office
The Swine Club is open to all parish swine exhibitors. Dues to join the club will be $3.00 per 4-H'er. Leaders for the club are Mrs. Cindy Doise and Mrs. Mia Orgeron.
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Nov25
Oh! So Healthful Italian Cooking For Kids
11/25/2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grant Parish Extension Office
There will be a healthful Italian cooking workshop for 4-H'ers held at the Grant Parish Extension Office on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Participants will have the opportunity to learn basic food skills, nutrition games, food safety bingo and kitchen safety. The cost is $10.00. Registration forms must be submitted by Monday, November 16. The workshop is limited to the first 15 who apply. Download registration form here.
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Nov27
Red River Rumble - Goat Show
11/27/2009 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dewitt Livestock Facility
There will be a Red River Rumble Goat Show held at the Dewitt Livestock Facility in Alexandria, Louisiana. This event is open to all 4-H'ers who show goats. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. on November 27. Check in will be at 5:30 p.m. For more information contact Rodney Johnson at (318) 767-3968 or (318) 229-9514.
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Nov28
Red River Rumble - Beef Show
11/28/2009 All Day Event
Dewitt Livestock Facility
The Red River Rumble Beef Show will be held at the Dewitt Livestock Facility off Hwy 71 South next to LSU-A in Alexandria, Louisiana. The show starts at 9:00 a.m. Check in is at 8:30 a.m. Entry Fee is $20 per animal. Deadline to enter is November 20. 2009. For more information on this event contact Rodney Johnson at (318) 767-3968 or (318) 229-9514.
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Nov30
Ascension Parish 4-H Sew with Cotton Garments Deadline
11/30/2009 4:00 PM
Lamar Dixon - 4-H Office
Garments due for 4-H'ers interested in participating in 2010 Sew with Cotton contest. For more information about the contest, please contact the Ascension 4-H Office at 225-621-5799 or check out the September 4-H Rap-Up.
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Dec01
Calcasieu Parish Validation for 2010 Livestock Shows
12/1/2009 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Burton Coliseum
This validation is for Calcasieu Parish exhibitors of market and breeding swine to exhibit their animal at the 2010 parish, district and state livestock shows.
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Dec01
Lafourche Parish Livestock Validation
12/1/2009 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Raceland Ag Building
Livestock validation for: Market Hogs. For more information, contact Katie D Wilcox or phone 985-446-1316.
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Dec01
Dealing With Difficult Situations - Child Care Provider Class
12/1/2009 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Community Trust Bank
Caregivers will be introduced to recommended practices and skills which will create a nurturing environment for children in their care.
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Dec02
Home Buyer Education Classes
12/2/2009 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Bienville Extension Office
The complete "Charting Your Course to Home Ownership" program guides participants in selecting, negotiating and obtaining the best home and mortgage on their budget. Basic financial management life skills are taught interactively. The classroom program is open to the public and meets education requirements for most home buyer assistance programs.
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Dec02
Lafayette Parish: Parenting Wisely/Young Child
12/2/2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Old Parish Government Building
A class on how to help your child learn self-control at home and in public. Tips on being a single parent, and a step-parent. Successful parenting tips will be will be covered in the class.
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Dec03
Calcasieu Parish Pre-Registration for Demonstration Day
12/3/2009 All Day Event
Calcasieu Parish 4-H Office
To participate in Demonstration Day on December 5th, 4-H members must pre-register in the category they plan on doing a demonstration.
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Dec03
Home Buyer Education Classes
12/3/2009 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bienville Extension Office
The complete "Charting Your Course to Home Ownership" program guides participants in selecting, negotiating and obtaining the best home and mortgage on their budget. Basic financial management life skills are taught interactively. The classroom program is open to the public and meets education requirements for most home buyer assistance programs.
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Dec03
Washington Parish Holiday Expo
12/3/2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
YWCA
There will be holiday demonstrations and a dessert cook-off for both youth and adults.
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Dec03
Iberia Parish 2009 Journey Into Jobs Contest
12/3/2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sugarland Elementary
4th-6th grade contestants will be interviewed and asked questions. 7th-12th grade (boys & girls will compete against each other). 7th-12th grade contestants will be interviewed and asked questions related to a present or future career or job including filling out a job application. Contestants are expected to dress nice and neat. Various jobs/careers will be represented.
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Dec04
Poinsettia Open House
12/4/2009 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Burden Center
The LSU AgCenter's 2009 poinsettia open house will be Dec. 4 at the Burden Center on 4560 Essen Lane in Baton Rouge from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
Many varieties from Paul Ecke Ranch, Fischer USA and Dummen will be displayed. LSU AgCenter horticulturists Jeff Kuehny and Wanda Ellis will focus on new varieties and the care and selection of poinsettias.
There is no charge for attending the open house. For additional information about this year's poinsettia open house, contact Kuehny at (225) 578-2158 or email. For more information on general poinsettia information click here.
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Dec04
St. Martin Parish Market Hog Validations
12/4/2009 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
St. Martin Parish Livestock Barn (on the BBHS campus)
Deadline for all St. Martin Parish livestock exhibitors to validate their market hogs. These validations will take place at the parish livestock barn which is located on the Breaux Bridge High School campus. For more information, call 337-332-2181 for visit our website.
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Dec04
Calcasieu Parish Validation for 2010 Livestock Shows
12/4/2009 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Iowa High School
This validation is for Calcasieu Parish exhibitors of market and breeding swine to exhibit their animal at the 2010 parish, district and state livestock shows.
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Dec04
St. Martin Parish Market Hog Validations
12/4/2009 - 12/5/2009 4:00 PM - 10:00 AM
St. Martin Parish Livestock Barn (on the BBHS campus)
Deadline for all St. Martin Parish exhibitors to validate their market hogs. These validations will take place at the St. Martin Parish Livestock Barn which is located on the Breaux Bridge High School campus. For more information, call 337-332-2181 or visit our website.
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Dec05
Terrebonne Parish Sugar and Egg Cookery - Holiday Workshop
12/5/2009 All Day Event
Location TBA
For more information, please visit our website.
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Dec05
St. Martin Livestock Possession Date (Swine)
12/5/2009 All Day Event
Deadline for St. Martin Parish livestock exhibitors to be in possession of breeding swine and market hogs, in order to show them at the Spring Livestock Shows. If you have questions about livestock projects, please contact Hope Guidry at 337-332-2181.
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Dec05
St. Martin Livestock Hardship Forms Due (Swine)
12/5/2009 All Day Event
St. Martin Parish 4-H Office
St. Martin Parish livestock exhibitors enrolled in the Swine Project who are not raising their animals on their property (home or farm) MUST turn in a Livestock Project Possession/Hardship Form to the St. Martin Parish 4-H Office by today. The necessary form is attached for your convenience. Completed forms need to be returned to 114 Courthouse Street, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517. If you have questions about livestock projects, please contact Hope Guidry at 337-332-2181.
PossessionHardshipForm.pdf
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Dec05
St. Mary Parish Market Swine Validation
12/5/2009 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Franklin Senior High School
Mandatory validation of all St. Mary market swine.
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Dec05
Calcasieu Demonstration Day
12/5/2009 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Calcasieu Parish 4-H Office
A 4-H demonstration is showing and telling how to do something. Any 4-H'er can participate. There are individual and team demonstrations in agriculture, foods, home economics, general and horse. Pre-registration with form from November Cloverleaf.
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Dec05
Lafourche Parish Pet and Poultry Day
12/5/2009 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Raceland Ag Buidling
Our Annual Pet and Poultry Day will held December 5, 2009. Events include a Poultry and Egg Cookery, Pet Show, Dog Show, and Broiler Show. We will also have Dairy, Poultry, and Livestock Judging Contest. For more information, contact our office at 985-446-1316 or click here.
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Dec05
St. James Food Fest
12/5/2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lutcher Elementary
The 4-H Food Fest will be held in conjunction with the 4-H Idol. Contests include egg cookery, ground beef cookery, seafood cookery, poultry cookery and sugar cookery. All 4-H’ers are eligible to participate and may enter only one dish per contest. Parish winners may be eligible to compete in district cookery contests in March or April. Be sure to read the rules and regulations, attached, very carefully! Remember to label your dishes and bring a neat well-written or typed copy of your recipe including name and school printed on the back. NOTE: All dishes (with the exception of cookies, candies and some cakes) must be brought to the contest cold (on ice and in an ice chest).
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Dec05
St. James Parish 4-H Idol
12/5/2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lutcher Elementary
The St. James Parish 4-H Program will hold it's first "4-H Idol Contest" in conjunction with the 4-H Food Fest. This is your chance to showcase your singing, dancing and musical talents.
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Dec05
Calcasieu Parish Validation for 2010 Livestock Shows
12/5/2009 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Iowa High School
This validation is for Calcasieu Parish exhibitors of market and breeding swine to exhibit their animal at the 2010 parish, district and state livestock shows.
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Dec05
Calcasieu Parish Validation for 2010 Livestock Shows
12/5/2009 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
West Cal Arena
Validation for Calcasieu Parish exhibitors of market and breeding swine to exhibit their animals at the 2010 Parish, district and state livestock shows.
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Dec05
Bossier Parish 4-H Pecan/Poultry Cookery Contest
12/5/2009 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
W. T. Lewis Elementary
Registration is at 9:30 a.m. and judging begins at 10:00 a.m. Bossier Parish 4-H'ers may enter only one dish in each division and a copy of the recipe must accompany the dish. The dish must be prepared the night before and chilled in the refrigerator then transported to the contest on ice in an ice chest the day of the contest. (See contest rules on attached file.)
Pecan, Poultry Contest.pdf
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Dec06
Ascension Parish Shooting Sports Practice
12/6/2009 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sorrento Shooting Range
Practice for 4-H shooting sports members. 1pm - seniors ONLY for 22 rifle and air pistol. 2 PM, all others - disciplines offered will be 22 Rifle, along with BB, archery, air rifle and air pistol. For more information on the Ascension shooting sports program visit our Web site at www.louisiana4h.org/ascension.
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Dec08
Calcasieu Parish, Southwest District Livestock Entries Due
12/8/2009 All Day Event
Calcasieu Parish 4-H Office
Livestock show entry forms are due in the 4-H Office, if you are planning to show an animal in the Calcasieu Parish and Southwest District livestock shows.
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Dec08
Parenting Wisely/Young Child
12/8/2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Parish Government Building Annex
This class will help you to help your child get to bed on time. It will also help your child get up and get ready for school in the morning.
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Dec08
Winn Parish Outdoor Skills Training
12/8/2009 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Winn Parish Sheriff's Range
Winn Parish 4-H members in 4th-12th grades, 9 years and older, may enroll in the Winn Parish outdoor skills training which is required to participate in the regional and state shooting matches. Participants will learn firearm and shooting range safety and practice skills in shotgun, rifle, archery, black powder and hunting. For more information, click here.
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