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Calendar Of Events
Feb 2012
         

         

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Events for February 11, 2012 - March 12, 2012
Feb11
St. James 4-H Fun and Fashion/4-H'ers Speak Out
2/11/2012  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Gramercy Elementary School, 601 E. 2nd St., Gramercy, LA 70052

4-H Fun and Fashion will be held on the same day as 4-H'ers Speak Out this year. 4-H'ers can come and model their outfits, participate in 4-H'ers Speak Out or choose to participate in both.
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Contact: Guidry, Kenneth J.
Feb13
LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show
2/13/2012 - 2/20/2012  All Day Event
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, 9039 S St. Landry Avenue, Gonzales, LA

Youth from across Louisiana are preparing to compete in the 77th annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show next month at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. LSU AgCenter officials say they expect more than 2,000 4-H and FFA exhibitors to bring about 1,500 breeding animals, 1,600 market animals, 180 pens of broilers and 700 exhibition birds to the competition on Feb. 11-18.
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Contact: Dwayne P Nunez
Feb13
Ascension Jr. Leader Meeting
2/13/2012  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
4-H Office, 9039 St. Landry Rd, Gonzales, LA 70737

Junior Leader Club Open to all 7th-12th grade students Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H Office (Lamar Dixon next to the Chapel) Meets the second Monday of every month Topics are: Make friendships Team building Socials Attend overnight fieldtrips Become a junior camp counselor Lead workshops Help to improve your community
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Contact: Kliebert, Nicole
Feb14
Connect My Louisiana iNutrition class in Point Coupee Parish
2/14/2012  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LSU AgCenter Office in Pointe Coupee Parish, 180 East Main Street , New Roads, Louisiana

This class will explain how to use the new USDA My Plate website. Lunch will be provided for those attending.
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Contact: Laborde, Monica
Feb14
Allen Parish 4-H Junior Leader Meeting
2/14/2012  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Allen Parish Media Center, 104 South 4th Street, Oberlin, LA 70655

4-H Junior Leaders will discuss past and future activities.
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Contact: Cronan, Nancy C.
Feb14
Ascension Robotics Club Meeting
2/14/2012  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
4-H Office, 9039 St. Landry Rd, Gonzales, LA 70737

Love Legos? Like To Build? Then the Robotics Club is for YOU! The next club meeting is February 14, 2012, from 6-8 pm in the 4-H Office (moved between gym and chapel) Future Dates: March 20 April 17 Please note that this club is full. We are looking for volunteers to expand the club. No experience is necessary to volunteer.
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Contact: Hester, Katina M.
Feb15
Lafourche Parish Junior Leader Meeting
2/15/2012  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Agriculture Building, 115 Texas Street, Raceland, LA 70394

The February meeting of the Lafourche Parish Junior Leader Club and Valentine's celebration.
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Contact: Ayo, Donna G.
Feb15
Ascension Food & Fitness Club Meeting
2/15/2012  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
4-H Office, 9039 St. Landry Rd, Gonzales, LA 70737

This event is open to all 4-H'ers.
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Contact: Fox, Janet E.
Feb16
Ascension Home & Style Club Meeting
2/16/2012  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dutchtown Baptist Church, 36495 C Braud Rd, Prairieville, LA 70769

Want to belong to something bigger? Join the Home & Style Club. The club focuses on fashion, cooking and home management. — This month’s focus is focused on Ready to Wear. The next meeting is scheduled for February 16 from 6:30—7:30 p.m. The Fashion Club will meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Dutchtown Baptist Church. For more information, please contact the 4-H office at 621-5799.
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Contact: Gravois, Megan
Feb20
Lincoln Parish 4-H Foods Festival
2/20/2012  All Day Event
TBA

Smells Like somethin's cooking! Well - there is! We are cooking up plans for our annual Lincoln Parish 4-H Foods Festival! All other details will be included in a future "Clover Chat". First place winners in each category qualify to compete on a regional level at the annual Area Cookery Contest in the spring.
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Contact: Amanda J Simmons
Feb20
Franklin Parish Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Meeting
2/20/2012  8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Scott Research/Extension Center, 212B Macon Ridge Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295

The LDAF requires that a minimum of 90-minutes of pesticide-related information, including the Worker Protection Standard for Farmers as well as Pesticide Drift Management, be covered at each Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Meeting. Participants must arrive on time and attend the entire meeting to be eligible for recertification.
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Contact: Pinnell-Alison, Carol L.
Feb21
Ag Adventures
2/21/2012 - 2/22/2012  All Day Event
Delhi Civic Center

Open to all 3rd and 4th graders in the NE District. Learn about agriculture through "hands on" activities!
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Contact: Hiemstra, Kelley
Feb22
Vernon Parish 4-H Demonstration Day (Elementary)
2/22/2012  All Day Event
Louisiana Lion's Children's Camp, 292 L. Beauford Drive, Leesville, LA 71446

Vernon Parish 4-H Demonstration Day for Elementary members, 4th through 6th grade. Pre-registration deadline Tuesday, February 14. For information call the 4-H Office at 337-239-3231.
Read More... How to Give a Method Demonstration.pdf  VP Demo Day Elementary Rules.pdf  

Contact: Johnson, Kemberly V.
Feb23
Vernon Parish 4-H Demonstration Day - Junior and Senior
2/23/2012  All Day Event
Louisiana Lion's Camp, 292 L. Beauford Drive, Leesville, LA 71446

Vernon Parish 4-H Junior and Senior Demonstration Day. Louisiana Lion's Camp, Highway 171 North, 4 miles north of Leesville. A 4-H member may only compete in three demonstration day contests. For more information contact the Vernon Parish 4-H Office at 337-239-3231.
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Contact: Johnson, Kemberly V.
Feb23
2012 Cenla Forestry Forum
2/23/2012  8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
State Evacuation Shelter, 100 Gregg Marshall Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana 71302

Annual Cenla Forestry Forum
Read More... registrationform.pdf  

Contact: Hutchins, Robbie
Feb23
LaSalle "Sew Easy" Apron Workshop
2/23/2012  10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LSU AgCenter-LaSalle Extension Meeting Room, 1050 Courthouse Street, Jena

Learn to sew a simple apron at the workshop. Kim Evans, 4-H Agent, will conduct this class.
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Contact: Evans, Kimberly A.
Feb23
Allen Parish 4-H Demonstration Day
2/23/2012  12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oberlin Schools, 104 South 4th Street, Oberlin, LA 70655

All Allen Parish 4-H'ers are encouraged to present a method demonstration or public speech in front of judges for competition.
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Contact: Cronan, Nancy C.
Feb23
Allen Parish 4-H Dress Revue
2/23/2012  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oberlin Elementary School, 104 South 4th Street, Oberlin, LA 70655

4-H'ers will participate in modeling garments they created during workshops or at home.
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Contact: Cronan, Nancy C.
Feb25
Ascension Super Saturday
2/25/2012  8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Prairieville Primary, 40228 Parker Rd, Prairieville, LA 70769

This event is open to all 4-H members. For a complete set of rules, please see your 4-H leader or agent. If you have any questions, please call the 4-H office at 225-621-5799. The contests are: Ambassador Talks Beef Cookery Demonstrations Seafood Cookery Photography Public Speaking Ready to Wear Fashion
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Contact: Kliebert, Nicole
Feb25
Sabine Master Gardeners - Down and Dirty Garden Seminar
2/25/2012  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cypress Bend Golf Resort & Conference Center, 2000 Cypress Bend Parkway , Many, Louisiana 71449

The Sabine Master Gardeners will be hosting their 9th annual Down and Dirty Garden Seminar.
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Contact: Thomas C Pearce
Feb26
Camellia Garden Stroll in Hammond
2/26/2012  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Hammond Research Station, 21549 Old Covington Highway (Louisiana Highway 1067) east of Hammond, Hammond, LA

The LSU AgCenter and the Tangipahoa Master Gardeners are sponsoring their annual camellia garden stroll. “Participants will stroll through a collection of over 500 Camellia japonicas and sasanquas planted from the late 1930s to the early 1950s,” said Sandra Benjamin, LSU AgCenter county agent. There also will be a camellia plant sale held in conjunction with the garden stroll. “This is a fine old garden,” said Regina Bracy, resident coordinator at the station. “This garden is one of 41 prestigious camellia gardens included in the American Camellia Society’s Camellia Trail.” Admission to the event is free. People who have a disability that requires special accommodation for participation in this event should contact Benjamin at 985-748-9381 by Feb. 17.
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Contact: Bracy, Regina P.
Feb26
Ascension Shooting Sports Practice
2/26/2012  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Ascension Shooting Sports Practice


Contact:
Kliebert, Nicole
Mar02
Allen Parish 4-H Challenge Camp
3/2/2012 - 3/4/2012  4:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Camp Grant Walker, 3000 Hwy 8, Pollock, LA 71467

This camp is for 7th & 8th graders. It is designed to help develop a positive self-concept, gain skills in effective communication, and gain skills in decision making.
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Contact: Cronan, Nancy C.
Mar03
Terrebonne Parish 4-H Ambassador Talk Contest
3/3/2012  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Terrebonne Parish 4-H Office, 511 Roussell Street, Houma, LA 70360

Please register for this contest by calling 985-873-6495 by February 27th, 2012. When you call, leave your name, school name and Ambassador Talk Topic.
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Contact: Roger, Cherie
Mar05
Assumption Demonstration Days
3/5/2012 - 3/8/2012  All Day Event
Assumption Parish Schools

Demonstrations given by students on various subjects at their prospective schools.
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Contact: Castro, Margo
Mar08
Vermilion 4-H Junior Leader Club Meeting
3/8/2012  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
LSU AgCenter-Vermilion Extension Office Meeting Room, 1105 West Port Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

Vermilion 4-H Junior Leader Club Meeting
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Contact: Waits, Shannan
Mar09
LA Arborist: Precision Felling
3/9/2012  7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
New Orleans Botanical Gardens, 1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124

Join Scott Prophett, President of North American Training Solutions, in a class that will directly address the needs of tree workers who fell trees. This class is designed to educate anyone who uses a chainsaw about chainsaw safety, maintenance, use and handling.
Read More... 2012 03 09 Agenda AV.pdf  

Contact: Dozier, Hallie
Mar09
Allen Parish 4-H Junior Leadership Conference
3/9/2012 - 3/11/2012  3:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Camp Grant Walker, Hwy 8, Pollock, LA

Junior Leaders are encouraged to attend 4-H JLC to learn leadership skills.
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Contact: Cronan, Nancy C.
Mar10
Terrebonne 4-H Bike Rodeo
3/10/2012  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Houma Airbase Pavilion

Learn bicycle safety and participate in many fun activities! You must register before February 27, 2012. You can register by calling the 4-H Office at 985-873-6495.
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Contact: Roger, Cherie
Mar12
Ascension Jr. Leader Meeting
3/12/2012  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
4-H Office, 9039 St. Landry Rd, Gonzales, LA 70737

The Junior Leader Club is open to all 7th-12th grade students. The club meets the second Monday of every month. You will make friendships, learn team building, and attend socials and overnight fieldtrips. Become a junior camp counselor and lead workshops to help to improve your community.
Read More...

Contact: Kliebert, Nicole