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County News

Help Wanted: 4-H Foodstand Manager

March 13, 2013

Hancock County Extension is seeking a 4-H food stand manager during the Hancock County District Fair, July 23-29. 4-H food stand has been revised for 2013 so the manager position will look differently than it has in the past.

4-H Science Mini-Camp (Grades 1-3)

March 6, 2013

During spring break any Hancock County 1st-3rd graders have the opportunity to make silly putty, create a lava lamp, color milk, and eat glowing jello. Sign up today for the 4-H Science Mini-Camp on March 27th from 9-11am at the Garner Education Center. Cost is $5 (scholarships are available).

4-H Online - Manage everything 4-H

January 22, 2013

Log-in to your families' 4-H online account to manage all your 4-H preferences. You can also identify all your livestock in 4-H Online. Keep track of what projects you are signed up for in 4-H.

Start remembering that password and log-in frequently to get familiar with 4-H Online because soon even more will be available via 4-H Online. Register for an event, enter state fair livestock shows, and more.

Afterschool Kids' 4-H Club

January 7, 2013

Students can experience an afterschool 4-H club where they learn more about a project area they chose. Club members enjoy hands-on activities, snacks, games, field trips and more while developing leadership and teamwork skills.

Click here to get to registration and enrollment forms. Registration due January 18 for Garner-Hayfield and January 24 for West Hancock.

Medical Release Forms

August 23, 2012

Medical release forms for 4-H clubs, special workshops, or overnight trips. Download here.

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