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Rapides Parish
300 Grady Britt Drive · Alexandria, LA · 71302
Phone: (318) 767-3968 · Fax: (318) 767-3971

PBR Event
Rodeo picture

Ever wanted to see professional bull rider, Chris Shivers? He’s coming to Baton Rouge for the Gerry Lane Invitational PBR and 4-H’ers can purchase tickets to this family event at special prices. Click here for more information.

It's Tiger Football Time!
LSU Football Flyer

Join your fellow 4-H Club member on Saturday, September 13, 2008 when the Tigers take on North Texas State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For information contact the 4-H Office at 767-3968 or see the attached flyers.

Quincy's Recipe Corner
Qunicy recipe banner

Quincy Cheek, the new Extension Agent in nutrition, will be featured on the "Jambalaya" television program on News Channel 5 in Alexandria, La. each month.

Child Care Provider Classes
Jane Jones, new childcare provider trainer

Classes for child-care providers and child-care centers are posted quarterly. For Class A and in-home caregivers, the price is $7.50; for Class B providers, the price is $42.50. The orientation class is mandatory for in-home caregivers, and the price is $10 for that 4-hour class.

2007 Rapides Parish Fair Catalog
Fair Book Cover
Premiums, catergories and general information for entering exhibits and livestock at the Rapides Parish Fair.
Spring Production Meetings for 2008
Corn Crop
Producers will have the opportunity to have their private pesticide cards recertified at the following meetings.
Livestock Complex Information
Livestock Show Barn
The Dean Lee Research and Extension Center Livestock Show/Sale Complex is now available to host agriculture-related events and activities.
Preventing Violence in the Preschool Classroom
Teaching character education and conflict resolution can reinforce basic attitudes and values of society in a child’s setting.
"100th Year" 4-H T-Shirt Information
t-shirt front
Be part of the 100th anniversary celebration for 4-H! Show your 4-H pride with a "100th year" tee shirt. Click here for more info.
4-H Spirit of Clover Award
Service Award
“Rapides 4-H’ers have the opportunity to be recognized for their volunteer service in the community. During this centennial celebration, we are looking to recognize 100 4-H’ers for 100 hours of volunteer work each with a new award called, 4-H “Spirit of the Clover” Award. To be considered for this award you must apply following the guidelines. For the guidelines and the award application, click on the link”
Community Service Achievement Award
4-H symbol
This form is to be filled out and submitted by clubs who wish to be recognized for Outstanding Club Community Service Achievement. This award application should be placed in an appropriate folder or cover and should be submitted by April 30th to the parish 4-H office. For more information, contact the 4-H office at 767-3968.
2008 4-H Summer Camp Information
4-H Summer Camp
This article provides information on 4-H Summer Camp for Rapides Parish to be held July 14-18, 2008 at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock, Louisiana.
Smart Choices = Smart Youth
Smart Choices
Did you know that the choices you make now as a teen can affect your health when you are in your 20’s and 30’s? Learn to make smart choices now- - -view these informative fact sheets and learn how you can live a healthy life. After all, “smart choices = smart youth”.
Central Louisiana 4-H Horse Camp
Horse Show
Images from the Central Louisiana 4-H Horse Camp held March 24-25, 2008 at Dean Lee.