Winter Gardening Fair
2012 Winter Gardening Fair
Saturday, February 18, 2012
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
presented by the Linn County Extension Master Gardeners at Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
The Winter Gardening Fair includes over 45 classes and workshops from lawn care, theme gardens, yard art and ponds to mulch, daylilies, backyard wildlife, ornamental grasses and dealing with pests. The keynote presentation is "Creating Habitats for Backyard Wildlife." Tuition for the day is only $49 and includes a box lunch.
Visit www.extension.iastate.edu/linn or call Linn County Extension at 319.377.9839 for a complete list of classes and a registration form.
Iowa State Gymnastics
All 4-H members are invited to attend the Iowa State Gymnastics meet at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26 for free!! Members must RSVP by 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 20 for free admission into the meet. Details and further information will be emailed to participants on Tuesday, February 21st. To sign up, click on the link below. For questions, call JC at 515-294-4870. http://www.cyclones.com/quest/Questionaire.dbml?QID=128115&DB_OEM_ID=10700
Save the Date: Iowa 4-H Gala
The Iowa 4-H Foundation will be hosting its 3rd annual Gala on February 25, 2012 at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. The event will showcase the accomplishments of 4-Hers and also work to raise money for 4-H programs. Everyone is welcome to attend the event. Sponsorship opportunities are available. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of this event, the sponsorship levels at the 3rd Annual Iowa 4-H Gala are: Gala Sponsor - $5,000. Gala sponsors will receive two tables (20 seats) and sponsor benefits. Hospitality Sponsor - $3,000. Hospitality sponsors will receive one table (10 seats) and sponsor benefits. Table Host - $1,000. Table hosts will receive one table (10 seats) and sponsor benefits. Individual registration is $100 and couples are $150.To reserve your table, register to attend the event or donate an auction item click here. To learn more about the Gala, contact Shelly Greving at shellyg@iastate.edu or (515) 294-1607.
Showmaster Livestock Clinic
Become A “Master of the Showring”. This is a great educational opportunity for kids showing cattle and hogs. This will be held on March 4, at Blackhawk Community College, in Kewanee, IL, registration begins at 8:00 a.m. The day will be broken into specie segments starting with hogs at 9 am and cattle at 1 pm. The experts will be covering daily care and management, clipping, fitting, feeding and showmanship. Lunch will be provided with great door prizes. To make your reservation please go to http://www.showmasterfeedinfo.com/SMBC12
or for questions call Kim Lewis 319-430-0474 or Adam Crouch at 765-432-6589
“Snapshot Iowa” - A Photography Contest For Iowa Students
Open to Iowa students, grades 7th – 12th, including home-schooled students. UNMOUNTED, BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS OF HISTORIC IOWA ARCHITECTURE. Photos should be 8” x 10” and printed on photo paper. Manipulation of photographs is discouraged. One winner from each group will earn a $100 cash prize: 7th – 9th Grades and 10th – 12th Grades. Entries must be received by March 14, 2012. Winners will be announced by March 22, 2012. www.iowaarchfoundation.org
What Piece of Historic Architecture Inspires YOU? Please include the following information on a separate piece of paper, taped to the back of the photo(s):
1. Student’s name, grade, age, signature and full home mailing address.
2. Parent or legal guardian’s name, signature and contact information.
3. Student’s school name and address.
4. Title and description (100 words or less) explaining why the subject of the photograph was selected. Include the name and location of the subject.
5. Each student may submit up to three photographs.
IOWA ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION • 400 LOCUST STREET SUITE 100 • DES MOINES, IOWA 50309
The student must take the photo, no group work allowed. Entries will not be returned. Mail photos to the IAF address shown below. Mail photo(s) between two sheets of corrugated cardboard or like material to prevent damage in the mail. The IAF reserves the right to exclude damaged entries. Contact information (phone numbers/e-mail addresses) will not be released to the public. If selected as a winner, a jpg file of the photo (high resolution) may be requested via e-mail. All information must be legible for the entry to be valid. No response to prize notification within five days will forfeit the prize. Entry images become the property of the IAF. For complete rules, see: http://www.iowaarchfoundation.org/index.cfm?nodeID=39628&audienceID=1
Cresco running club is sponsoring a run/walk/ride
March 17 Flyer & registration form
2012 Youth Horse Jamboree Information
The 2012 Youth Horse Jamboree will be held March 24 & 25 in Ames. Entry information, rules, and a host of other stuff is now on the website, /4h/projects/livestock/jamboree.htm. New Categories for 2012: Scrapbooking and Digital Storytelling! Don’t miss out on this great event! Entries are due March 1
Iowa State University Computer Science Computational Thinking Competition
Date: April 14, 2012; Time: 1-4pm; Location: Iowa State University
The Department of Computer Science at ISU is hosting its annual Computational Thinking Competition. This is a project-based competition. All Iowa students in grades K-12 are eligible to participate through their schools, 4-H clubs, or in association with any public/civic organization.
Students may participate as individuals or in teams. Categories for participation are:
A: Elementary School (Grades K-5)
B: Middle School (Grades 6-8)
C: High School (Grades 9-12)
Pre-registration is REQUIRED by email to: allscience@iastate.edu on or before March 30, 2012. There is no entry fee required to take part in the competition. Organizations may register multiple teams in one email.
Computational Thinking Workshops will be held for students and advisors to gain a better understanding of what computational thinking is, and work on some sample projects. Advance registration for workshops should be done 1 week prior to the workshop you plan to attend, by sending an email to: allscience@iastate.edu. These workshops and the competition are free!
Students will have space to demonstrate their projects prior to judging by Iowa State University faculty. First, second and third place prizes for winners of each category will be awarded. All students will take home a participation gift from the contest. Additional information about prizes, campus location, and event schedule will be available after the pre-registration date.
Important Links
RULES; EXAMPLES OF COMPUTATIONAL MODELS; REGISTER FOR A FREE WORKSHOP
College of Human Sciences Career Exploration Opportunities
Come to the scheduled Iowa State University Campus visit days in March and April in Ames directly related to your career interests. Groups are also welcome to attend many of these days, as well. Get more information at http://www.hs.iastate.edu/prospective/visit/career_exploration/. Registrations begin about six weeks prior to the event, and registration deadlines are one week prior to the visit day. If you have further questions, please email us at deptdays@iastate.edu.
Iowa Horse Council Cowgirl Queen Contest
Iowa Horse Council would like to invite you to send a Cowgirl Queen to the Iowa Horse Fair Cowgirl Queen Contest. Iowa Horse Council is holding an Iowa Horse Fair Cowgirl Queen Contest on Sunday, April 1, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Each Queen Contest must have a sponsoring club and 4H clubs are eligible. IHC will have some great prizes and everyone will do the salute. It will be different than the Iowa State Fair Contest because we are judging the contestants in four areas :
1) Written Test (similar to Hippology test)
2) Appearance/Beauty
3) Horsemanship
4) Salute
Each contestant will be judged and scored in all areas. The contestant with the best score wins. I am sending you attachments for the entry form and info on how they will be judged. Please pass this information to all of your 4H clubs. It is open to the first 34 contestants in each age group and the entry deadline is February 15.
Cowgirl Queen Entry Form
Cowgril Queen Judges Form
If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 641-891-8377 or email me a turner@iowatelecom.net.
Win a Meat Goat Club Wether
4-H and FFA members who attend the Tall corn Meat Goat Sale will be eligible to win a meat goat club wether given away by the association. The sale will be held at the Kalona Sale Barn, Kalona, Iowa on April 28, 2012 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The wether will be eligible to compete in the Tall Corn Meat Goat Futurity show in Washington, Iowa in August. Only this wether or wethers purchased at this sale are eligible for the $3000 in prize money awarded at this show. For more information contact Vern Thorp at 641-660-1390.
The Weakland Youth Classic
The Indian Hills Rabbit Club will once again be sponsoring their annual rabbit show. Please see the Flyer about the, The Weakland Youth Classic that will be held May 5. Thank you in advance for your help in promoting the 25th Annual rabbit show. Show Superintendents Vance Vestweber, 641-443-2311; Terry Baumfalk, 641-414-2184 and Frank Gale, 641-782-2998 have asked that I share the show information with you so that rabbits can be breed on time. Feel free to contact show superintendents with any questions.
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Year Round Opportunities
Iowa 4-H Center News
State 4-H Camp in Madrid, Iowa. Greetings! The summer camp season has come to a close, but did you know that Iowa 4-H Center is open year-round? The Center is the ideal place to host a club meeting, volunteer retreat, or a much needed family getaway. Check out all the opportunities that the Center has to offer for your 4-H club and family.
· Looking for Volunteers: The Iowa 4-H Center is seeking volunteers for a planning committee that will help with an adventure race in September 2012. If you are interested please contact 4hcentermail@iastate.edu for more information.
· Club Coupon: Looking for something fun to do with your 4-H Club this school year? Why not travel to the Iowa 4-H Center for a day or even for an overnight stay. The Iowa 4-H Center offers every 4-H Club a FREE day use rental and discounted fees for overnight stays. Click here to check out the club coupon that is available from August 15 to May 15 each year. Programming is available on request.
· Extreme Makeover, Camp Edition: Eight 4-H Clubs took the challenge last spring and we are now seeking more 4-H Clubs to take the Extreme Cabin Makeover challenge! Clubs will have the opportunity to design, implement, and have fun with cabin improvements. Applications for the 2012 Cabin Makeover are due November 1, please click here for the participation agreement.
We hope you take advantage of these opportunities this year at the Iowa 4-H Center. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like more information. We hope to see you at the Iowa 4-H Center soon! In the camping spirit
Reach Out Iowa Advisory Board
Exciting new state leadership opportunity for high school aged 4-Hers, the Reach Out Iowa Advisory Board. Do you know 4-H members who have a passion for serving in their community or addressing community problems and issues? I am sure you do! The Reach Out Iowa Advisory Board is a great opportunity to further develop their citizenship, communication and leadership skills. The Reach Out Iowa Advisory Board is open to all young people across the state, even those not in 4-H, and will give young people the chance to help Iowa become a more youth and service friendly state. A special emphasis will be given to promoting the value of service learning and the Iowa Days of Service. For more information about the Reach Out Iowa Advisory Board, please visit http://iowa4hservicelearning.ning.com/ and download the application.