LaSalle 4-H Pet Show
September 26, 2024
Come hangout with the Jr. Leaders and show everyone your adorable pet! Bring A Lawn Chair!
Registration is between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
The show will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. at the Jena Town Park (amphitheater area).
Each 4-H’er can only enter one pet! 1. Categories of pets include: Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Fowl (Birds), Fish, Reptile and any other.
Dogs must be on a leashes and cats in a pet carrier.
Geaux Grilling Workshop
October 21, 2024
We will be lighting fires and cranking up the pits at the LaSalle 4-H Food Science Grilling Workshop. 7th - 12th grade 4-H’ers, join us for a hands-on learning experience into meat science, and food safety and preparation. Bring your appetite to the 4-H meeting room under the courthouse on Monday, October 21 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Closed-toe shoes are a must! Return the $10 registration fee to help cover food costs to: LaSalle 4-H, P.O. Box 101, Jena, LA 71342. Deadline to Register October 7, 2024.
Around the World: Flavors of Fall Culinary Class
October 14, 2024
Who likes to spend time in the kitchen? Come join other youth in the “4-H kitchen” on October 14 and indulge in the bold and savory flavors of Fall during this culinary class.
This class will feature 3 recipes from around the world with the “Fall” season in mind. Participants will have a hands-on learning experience to sharpen their knife skills, food safety knowledge, and culinary skills.
The class is open to 4th-6th grade youth. A $30 registration fee is due by 10/7. Limited to 20 participants. Youth will also receive an incentive item upon attending the class.
Call the 4-H office at 992-2205 for more information. Registration flyer available at club meetings and in the 4-H Office.
Pumpkin Workshop
October 28, 2024
Attention Club members - 4th-6th grades. This year we will be holding the Pumpkin Workshop on October 28 in the 4-H Office’s downstairs conference room from 9:00 a.m.. - Noon. YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN CLEANED-OUT PUMPKIN! At the workshop you will be provided information on growing your own pumpkins, the nutritional value, and create pumpkin snacks. Don’t forget Glow-in-the-Dark Slime! The highlight of the workshop will be “pumpkin carving”. You will be able to carve your own pumpkin to bring home and display for Halloween. You must bring a pumpkin that has been cleaned and is ready for carving. *Hint* Thick walled pumpkins will need their insides scraped much more! Return the registration form with $10.00 to the 4-H Office by October 16.
4-H Fall Cookery Contest
October 15, 2024
Check in 5:15pm. Judging begins 5:30 p.m.
Start getting those ideals ready for the Fall Cookery Contest! The October contest will consist of three (3) categories.
Rice Cookery - Must contain one (1) cup of rice and be focal point of dish.
Egg Cookery - 2 categories (Egg Dessert and Egg Other)- Dish must contain 4Whole Eggs.
PB&J Sandwich Challenge - Traditional Sandwich with your own creative touches!
More details to come in October 4-H Newsletter!
Please note: If you have a disability which requires special assistance for your participation in any 4-H activity, please contact the LaSalle Parish 4-H Office at 318-992-2205.