Do you want to be a more confident public speaker???? This free workshop is open to all 4-H'ers members. Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 9th, 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H office in S-208. For more information about our public speaking contest “Roundup”, click here.
This training is in Pampa, Texas on April 1- 2. Deadline to register is March 12th. Register is via 4-H Connect. Cost is $120. For more information click here.
Photos are due to our office by Monday, March 13th, 8 a.m. Late entries will be accepted on Monday, March 13th, from 8:01 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for a $5 per member late fee. Guidelines are available here.
This year, the kids will be learning about Texas Snakes & Reptiles, Birds of Prey from wildlife experts, Tarantulas and Insects, Horticulture, and do some birding with an ornithology expert. We’ll perform experiments with owl pellets, insects, and some microbiology, and get to hold live animals, insects, snakes, reptiles, and get up close and personal with some birds of prey. Spring Break Nature Camp Presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s horticulture & entomology programs March 13-16, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $115 Register at http://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty Snacks provided, but please... Read More →
We now have our very own 4-H Fiesta Medal. Cost is $8 a medal by March 15th and $10 after March 15th. Quantity is limited. Medals are available in our office (3355 Cherry Ridge, S-212, SA, Tx. 78230). Order form is available here.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 16th, 7:00 p.m. at the Helotes Activity Center. Watch your emails for agenda details.
Application is a 30 second video on “What Agriculture Means to Me”. Deadline to submit video is March 20th. For more information click here.
Mark your calendar for the County Fashion Show, Fashion Storyboard and Duds to Dazzle contest on Saturday, Mar. 25th at the Helotes Activity Center.
This show is open to anyone ages 5 - 18, you do NOT have to be enrolled in 4-H. Spread the word to your friends and school classmates who would like to show off their creative skills. You can enter photos, metal projects, art projects, crafts and much more. The show is scheduled for Friday, Apr. 7th at the Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd, Helotes, TX 78023. Cost is free for enrolled 4-H members and $2 for non 4-H members per class. Entry form and entry fee... Read More →
These workshops are open to all 4-H members. First meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28th at Kuentz Elementary in the Library, 12303 Leslie Rd, Helotes, Tx. 78023 (in front of O’Connor High School), at 6 p.m. This meeting will be an introduction meeting to provide information to participants and parents. Future meetings have been set for April 4, 11, 18, and 25th at Kuentz Elementary Library at 6 p.m. Once we see how many members from other parts of the county are interested we will identify a... Read More →
Recordbooks are a great way to keep track of what you have done in 4-H. When you decide to do a recordbook, you pick one category you want to complete your recordbook in. If rabbits were your strongest project this year, you would select the Rabbit category, which includes writing about them in your story, including pictures of you and your rabbits, a write up of how you cared for them and if you exhibited at any contests. Mark your calendar for a Recordbook Training on Thursday, Mar.... Read More →
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 22nd at the Vernon College in Wichita Falls, Tx. Entry deadline is March 31st. Cost is $50. For more information click here.
A coloring and art contest for Texas 4-H members is being sponsored by TVMDL. Clover Kids Coloring Contest (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade). The 50th anniversary logo contains images of the many species of animals tested each day. Clover Kids can print the logo (PAGE 3) and express their creativity in coloring the image. First, second and third place will be awarded. Clovers must be enrolled on 4-H Connect. 4-H Members Art Contest (3rd to 12th Grade). Contestants can draw, paint or photograph an image that depicts the important... Read More →
If you are grades 6 – 12 and have what it takes to be a star, 4-H Has Talent is the contest for you. Sing a song, do a dance, tell a joke or just do something unusual. Deadline is April 3, 2017. For more information click here.
Enter for a chance town a cash prize. Deadline is April 3rd. For guidelines and entry form click here.
These workshops are open to all 4-H members. First meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28th at Kuentz Elementary in the Library, 12303 Leslie Rd, Helotes, Tx. 78023 (in front of O’Connor High School), at 6 p.m. This meeting will be an introduction meeting to provide information to participants and parents. Future meetings have been set for April 4, 11, 18, and 25th at Kuentz Elementary Library at 6 p.m. Once we see how many members from other parts of the county are interested we will identify a... Read More →
These judging contests are designed for teams of 3 - 4 members in the same age division (Junior – grades 3 - 5, Intermediate (grades 6 - 8, Senior – Grades 9 - 12) to demonstrate their skills in evaluation and observation. Members use the knowledge and skills they have about the subject matter to place the class from best to worst and also develop public speaking skills through learning how to present reasons on why they placed a class as they did. Registration will be on 4-H Connect from... Read More →
Registration will be on 4-H Connect from March 27th - Apr. 5th. Select “2016-2017 District 10 Spring Roundup”. Cost is $20 per individual to include lunch, payable by credit card. Late fee is $45 until April 6th. Contest is Saturday, May 6th at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds in Fredericksburg. You must be academically eligible to compete at the District Livestock Judging Contest. Eligibility form is available on our website here and is due to our office by Monday, April 17th. Since this is a Saturday event, you are welcome to... Read More →
Registration will be on 4-H Connect from March 27th - Apr. 5th. Cost is $10 per individual, payable by credit card. Late fee is $35 until April 6th. Contest is Saturday, May 6th at the Wilson County Fairgrounds in Floresville. Small Bore Rifle Guidelines are available here. You must be academically eligible to compete at the District Small Bore Rifle Contest. Eligibility form is available on our website here and is due to our office by Monday, April 17th. You are welcome to fax (631-0429) or scan and email (paxtell@ag.tamu.edu) the eligibility... Read More →
Judging contests are designed for teams of 3 - 4 members in the same age division (Junior – grades 3 - 5, Intermediate (grades 6 - 8, Senior – Grades 9 - 12) to demonstrate their skills in evaluation and observation. Members use the knowledge and skills they have about the subject matter to place the class from best to worst and also develop public speaking skills through learning how to present reasons on why they placed a class as they did. -Meats Judging Registration will be on 4-H Connect... Read More →
