CONTESTS
Natchitoches Parish Fair
4-H Has Talent
Thursday, September 29 at 6:30 PM
Register from 5 – 6 PM
This contest will provide an opportunity for 4-H members to display their talent as an individual or groups up to 8. Individuals and groups, regardless of performance, will be judged in one category. Each performance will be scored and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner will be named in each division. All contestants are required to bring their own equipment with the exception of a CD player.
Rules:
The Draw a Dairy Billboard contest and Beef Poster Contest have been postponed. Please keep checking back for current information.
4 - H Newsletter Information:
What is the 4 - H Revolution of Responsibility? It's a movement for positive change in every community in America. 4 - H youth are a living breathing, culture-changing revolution for doing the right thing, breaking through obstacles and pushing our country forward by making a measurable difference right where they live. We want you to join our revolution and take responsibility when it comes to Internet and cell phone use.
Did you know? That 56% of people have personally witnessed some type of bullying at school
JOIN Jr. Leaders - Are you in the 7th - 12th grade and have a desire to help other in the community? Natchitoches Jr. Leaders is a teen service organization that meets the second Thursday of every month from 6:30 - 7:30 at the Natchitoches Arts Center. Club membership is open and dues are $10.00. Dues must be paid by the October meeting (These dues are separate from the St. Mary's 4-H club dues)
Visit your local Tractor Supply Store September 21st - October 2nd and purchase a paper clover for $1.00. Proceeds benefit you local 4-H!
Survivor Camp: For 7th - 12th graders on November 17-19, Cost is $40.00; Location - Jimmie Davis State Park (Number allotted 5 boys, 5 girls and 2 Adult Leaders) Registration Deadline: October 7th.
Fashion Camp: For 4th - 7th graders on January 21-22 Cost is $65.00; Location - Camp Grant Walker (Number allotted 2 Campers and 1 Adult Leader) Registration Deadline: November 18th.
Junior Leadership Camp: For 7th - 12th graders on March 9 - 11 Cost and registration deadline TBA; Location Camp Grant Walker (Number Allotted 4 boys, 4 girls, and 2 Adult Leaders) Registration Deadline: TBA
Food & Fitness Camp: For 9th - 12th graders on March 17-18 Cost is $40.00; Location - Camp Grant Walker (Number allotted 4 Campers and 1 Adult Leader) Registration Deadline: January 27th.
Horse Project Club: The Natchitoches Parish 4-H Horse Club is organized as a part of the Natchitoches Parish LSU AgCenter. The project club is dedicated to teaching youth more about the care, training and riding of horses. The goal of the project club is to help youth and their families achieve success with horse 4-H projects. For more information contact horses.old.river.farms@gmail.com or find them on Facebook at Northwest Louisiana 4-H Horse Club. FIRST MEETING: SEPTEMBER 17!
4-H Livestock Project Club: The primary purpose of the youth livestock program is to provide an opportunity for the development of youth through involvement in an activity that interests them. The secondary purpose is to teach them how to care for, fit, and show their animals. Through the responsibilities and experiences of livestock projects, youth develop positive character traits. The club offers field days, educational trips, and hands-on activities with professionals. For more information contact the 4-H/County Agent, Steve Roberts, at 318-357-2224 or at sroberts@agcenter.lsu.edu.
Photography Project Club: This beginning level project club is designed for youth with little or no prior experience in photography. But we welcome any level of photographers that could help guide the group. Using the focus of photography project book, members will learn more about equipment, lighting, composition, and skill building. Fieldtrips, workshop days and guest speakers will be the highlight of this “click.” Don’t miss out! Contact 4-H /FCS Agent, Gwen Fontenot at 318-357-2224 or at gfontenot@agcenter.lsu.edu.
September 8th - Jr. Leader Meeting at the Arts Center
September 11th - Rifle and Shotgun Practice at the Natchitoches Shooting Range
September 17th - Horse Club at Old River Farms
September 25th - Rifle and Shotgun Practice at the Natchitoches Shooting Range
September 26th - Natchitoches Parish Fair Begins at the Fairgrounds
October 2 - Natchitoches Parish Fair Ends at the Fairgrounds
October 7th - DUE: Survivor Camp Registration at the 4-H office
October 2nd - 8th - NATIONAL 4-H WEEK!
October 22nd - 4-H Ultimate Recipe Showdown (formerly cookery contest) at the Riverbank Downtown Natchitoches
October 24th - State Fair of Louisiana Begins in Shreveport, LA
November 9th - 11th - AgMagic @ State Fair in Shreveport, LA
November 12th - 4-H night with the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge, LA
November 17th - 19th - Survival Camp in Winn Parish
November 18th - DUE: Fashion Camp Registration at the 4-H office