The Bexar County Dog Squad is a competitive 4-H dog club that focuses on learning all aspects of dog care and training with the emphasis on competing at the State Dog Show in July. All 4-H members with any type of dog are welcome to join.  Mark your calendar for  Thursday, Oct. 27th, 6 p.m.     **All dogs must be current on Bordetella, DHLPP, and Rabies vaccines and will not be permitted to attend without written proof. No exceptions. A one time fee of $25 for the year... Read More →

Saturday, Oct. 29th, at the La Vernia Chamber of Commerce Park/Hall, 12301 US Hwy 87 S, La Vernia.  Deadline to sign up is Oct. 17th.  For more information see flyer here.

Come and support the Bexar County 4-H members show off their cooking skills on Saturday, Oct. 29th, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., at St. John Berchman Catholic School, 1147 Cupples Rd, SA, Tx.  78226.  

Kerr County is hosting a Robotics training on Saturday, Oct. 29th at the Kerr County Extension Office, 3775 Hwy 27, Kerrville, Tx.  from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. This training is open to youth and adults.  Cost is $5, lunch is on your own.  For more information click here.

All adult volunteers that enroll on 4-H Connect  beginning Sept. 1st  must  complete two online training's on 4-H Connect “4-H Adult Orientation” and “Ensuring a Safe Environment”.  This is part of the volunteer application process and you will not be approved until these training have been completed.  Click here for step by step instructions on how to take these training's.

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The Bexar County Junior Livestock Show offers more than just exhibiting  animals.  Photography and Creative Arts entry forms are available on the Bexar County Junior Livestock show’s website at http://bcjls.com/Rules/RWH_CreativeArtsEntry.pdf.  Entry form and money are due to your club manager before Nov. 1st.  ENTRIES ARE NOT TO BE TURNED IN TO THE 4-H OFFICE, give them to your club leader.

Calling all aspiring 4-H artists!  Share your artwork and it could be featured in an upcoming 4-H calendar. Fill out the form on the State 4-H website at http://4-h.org/4-h-calendar/.  Deadline is Nov. 1st.

Bexar County Junior Livestock Show entry forms are available at www.bcjls.com. Bexar County entries should be given to  your 4-H club leader.  Please check with your club leader on the club due date.  Deadline for your club to get entries to the show is Nov. 1st.

In Wichita Falls, Texas – November 12 – 13, 2016.  For more information click here.

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If you will be exhibiting sheep or goats at the stock show, attend this workshop! Topics will include maintaining condition, exercising, fitting and showmanship. RSVP to Pam paxtell@ag.tamu.edu by Wed. Oct. 26th.

Want to learn more about your swine project???  Mark your calendar to attend Monday, Nov. 7th, 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H Office in S-208.  Sam will discuss the following topics:  managing weight, exercising and show preparation.  Please RSVP to Pam (paxtell@ag.tamu.edu) by Wednesday, Nov. 2nd  to make sure we have enough handouts.  Come with your questions.  

This year many District Contests are being combined into a one weekend event.  The District Food Show & Food Challenge, Beef & Horse Quiz Bowls, Nutrition Quiz Bowl, Roundup Public Speaking, District Entomology and District Leaders for Life contests will be Thursday, Dec. 1st – Saturday, Dec. 3rd at the Hill Country Youth Center, 3785 Highway 27, Kerrville, Tx.  78028.  Registration will be on 4-H Connect from Oct. 24th – Nov. 3rd.  Schedule and guidelines are available here.

Thursday, November 3rd – 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Walter Gerlach Barns - 18945 Babcock Rd.    

Chocolate monies are due to our office by Friday, Nov. 4th, 5 p.m.

Training in Brownwood, Texas – November 19-20, 2016.  For more information click here.