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November
1-14 State Fair
8 Jr. Leader Meeting 6:00pm
8 Market & Commercial Animal Possession Deadline
18 Deadline to register for Ornament Workshop
22 Christmas Ornament Decorating Workshop
30 Livestock Meeting 6:00pm
December
2 Trim the Tree at the Courthouse 5:30 pm
3 Market & Commercial Hog Possession Date
13 Jr. Leader Meeting 6:00 pm
Next meeting November 30 @ 6:00 pm
We will discuss: Project Record Books, Awards available, Premier Exhibitor and have a guest speaker.
4-H Spring Livestock Show!
If you have livestock and are interested in showing in the 4-H livestock shows, please contact the 4-H office at 318-627-3675. The 2022 Central District Livestock Show will be February 2-5. The 2021 validation fee is $7.00 per validation.Exhibitors showing market or commercial hogs may pick up their validation kits after November 8th. Possession/Validation date is December 4, 2021.Return kits to the 4-H Office by December 6th, no later. If you have any questions, contact Rodney Johnson, Livestock Agent, at 318-767-3968.
If you enjoy taking pictures, you need to enter this contest!!Each month you will be given a topic to photograph. Print out a 4x6 inch copy of your picture, write your name, grade, and club on the back, and turn it in to your 4-H Leader or 4-H Agent by the club meeting at your school each month. Entries may also be submitted by email to lcraig@agcenter.lsu.edu. Turn in only 1 picture per month.
Themes will be posted in the Clover Chat each month. The theme for November is “Thanksgiving”.
Posters are due by the next club meeting at your school, or you can drop them off at the office by November 30, 2021 by 4:00 p.m.
This contest will help participants learn more about how to grow pecans and the process they go through to reach our tables after harvesting. Participants are to create a visual form of marketing to convey thoughts and ideas about pecans.
We have three divisions, and they are as follows:
Official Contest Rules:
Tips when making your poster:
Keep in mind:
Winners of the Pecan Poster Contest will receive a ribbon/prize. A picture of them with their poster will be printed in The Chronicle and on our Facebook page Grant Parish 4-H.
Our Shooting Sports Team is off to a great start. They are practicing and getting ready for competition. The Rifle discipline is now full, but if you would like to be put on a waiting list, please call the office. Both Shotgun and Archery have openings left. Please contact the office and I will put you in contact with the instructor. Like our Grant Parish Shooting Sports page on Facebook for information. You must be signed up for 4-H, in order to join the Shooting Sport Team. We also need adult volunteers for coaches. Contact our office at 318-627-3675 or lcraig@agcenter.lsu.edu for more information.
The Shooting Sports Camp will be held December 10-12, 2021, at Camp Grant Walker. The camp is open for 4-H Youth ages 9-13 years old. Participants will choose one of the following: Archery, Shotgun, .22 Rifle or Air Pistol/Air Riffle/BB Gun (Combined).Parents and coaches are welcome to attend but it is not mandatory. Call the 4-H Office @ 627-3675 for more information.
Christmas will be here soon!! Come join us at B22Fit in Dry Prong, for our Annual Christmas Ornament Decorating workshop, on Monday, November 22 from 9:30am-12:00pm. The cost will be $5 per member. Members will make 2 ornaments, 1 to keep and 1 will be used to decorate the Grant Parish Courthouse Christmas tree. Pre-register by November 18 by scanning the QR code, call the 4-H office @ 627-3675, or email lcraig@agcenter.lsu.edu. We will meet to trim the tree at the Grant Parish Courthouse, December 2 at 5:30 pm. Refreshments will be served. Please make plans to join us for this fun and festive event!
Click here for Christmas Ornament Decorating Workshop Registration
Join the Seed of the Month club!!!It’s not too late, you can still sign up! There are a few openings left!!Members will receive a packet of seeds with instructions on planting, watering, growing, and harvesting. Recipes, service opportunities, and a wide variety of gardening education will be available for you. To register please scan the QR code, call the 4-H Office at 318-627-3675, or email lcraig@agcenter.lsu.edu .No Cost to Join!!A packet of seeds will be mailed each month from October to May.
We will hold a Hunter Education Class January 28-29 at the Pollock Methodist Church, Friday, Jan 28 from 6:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday, Jan 29 from 8:00am-until. Please bring a lunch and drink with you on Saturday.
2022 State 4-H Fashion Camp – “4-H Lights, Camera, Fashion!” January 21-23, 2023
Get ready to explore the world of fashion in a fun and friendly atmosphere!
The Fashion Board chose this theme to reflect their personal excitement about fashion and the attitude that the campers will adopt as they travel through the experiences at camp. In addition to basic sewing fundamentals, a few of the educational activities for campers include: a sewing caddy, tote bag, pajama shorts, and a community service project plus more. The camp is set for January 24-26, 2022, at 4-H Camp Grant Walker. Camp will be open for 4-H er’s age 10-13. Camp registration if arriving Friday night $125 or Saturday morning $110, this includes lodging, meals, and t-shirt. Deadline to register is December 3, 2021. An overnight Chaperone Volunteer must attend with the delegation from Grant Parish. Cost for the volunteer is $80, transportation is on your own. If interested in volunteering, contact the 4-H Office for an Application, Health Form, and Code of Conduct.
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