4-H Leaders Appreciation Banquet

When: Friday, November 7th
5:30pm Registration – Dinner at 6:00pm
Where: Jensen Center, Amherst

All 4-H leaders and their families are warmly invited to attend our upcoming 4-H
Leaders Banquet!

This special evening is a wonderful opportunity to come together, celebrate the past year, and look ahead to another exciting season of youth development and community impact.

Cost is $10 per person. (1st year leaders and Award Winners eat free. Youth age 12 & under are $5)

4-H Awards Program

When: Sunday, November 9th – 1:00pm
Where: Jensen Center, Amherst

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of celebration as we recognize the amazing accomplishments of our 4-H youth. Bring your family and show your support for the program that helps young people grow, lead, and thrive!

Awards will be presented for: Record books, Trips and travel experiences, and Outstanding achievements
Special recognition for: Cloverbuds, First-year members, Graduates, Teen Leaders, Ambassadors, Trip delegates, and many more!

No registration needed.

4-H Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest

Entry Deadline: November 3rd

Show off your pumpkin creativity this fall! Whether you carve, paint, or decorate, we invite Portage County 4-H members, Cloverbuds, their families, parents, and leaders to take part in the fun!

Divisions:

• Pre 4-Hers: Age 5 and below (not yet enrolled in 4-H)
• Cloverbud: Kindergarten – 2nd grade
• Junior: 3rd – 5th grade
• Intermediate: 6th – 8th grade
• Senior: 9th grade or older
• Adults/Family: Adults age 19 & older or as a Family

Classes: 

• Carved Pumpkin from Pattern
• Most Original Carved Pumpkin
• Painted Pumpkin
• Mixed Media Decorated Pumpkin

Virtual Cultural Baking Series

When: December 4, 11 & 18 at 6:30PM
Where: Online Via Zoom

Register for the Cultural Baking Series
held at 6:30 PM on Dec 4, 11, & 18 via
Zoom. We will learn new baking
techniques, try new-to-us
ingredients, and explore our cultural
connection to food. This series is
recommended for those in 4th grade
and up.
Families will receive a recipe book and
ingredient list by email.
Registration closes Nov 17th at Noon.

There is no fee for this program. Your family will need to
purchase ingredients and supplies.
We will be making: Swedish Crackers, Cornmeal cranberry
cookies & Helbeh (Middle Eastern Fenugreek Cake)

Virtual Feed-Bag Tote Making Workshop

Virtual/Self-Paced

This self-paced, virtual workshop will launch at 5pm on Friday, April 28th here on our website! Make your very own up-cycled tote bag from a pet or livestock feedbag. Click the button below to get on-demand access to the workshop instructional materials and videos so you can join along!