The 2019 Darke County
4-H Youth Development Calendar has been posted to the web. Check it out to see what’s happening in 2019.
Month: November 2018
Darke County Parks: Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland
The park district is hosting this family event on December 1, 2018. New this year: they are asking people to preregister so that they have enough supplies. Go to http://www.darkecountyparks.org/news/ and scroll down to the Winter Wonderland section for details. They are also in need of some donations. If your club would like to help, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b48a8a92aa4f49-2018 to see what they are requesting.
Darke County Parks Snowman Decorating Contest
Our friends at the park district are having a snowman decorating contest. Your snowman must be in place by December 1. To see the rules and an entry form, go to http://www.darkecountyparks.org/news/ Scroll down the page until you see WAYNE NICHOLS MEMORIAL SNOWMAN 
DECORATING CONTEST
Market Dairy Tagging
Attention 4-Hers planning to exhibit market dairy projects in 2019: November 24th – Market Dairy Tagging, 9am-11am in Old Beef Barn, Fairgounds, Greenville.
Cloverbud Connections Blog
Looking for ways to improve your club’s Cloverbud program? Check out this great blog with resources for Cloverbud Volunteers! https://u.osu.edu/cloverbudconnections/
Poultry Breeds
Interested in learning about the difference breeds of poultry? Check out this video on the Ohio 4-H website. https://ohio4h.org/poultryresources
Sheep Care Videos
Ohio 4
-H now has some great videos available to help you with proper care of your sheep. Check them out. https://ohio4h.org/sheepcare
Older Youth Opportunities
Older youth in the 4-H program have many opportunities for participation beyond their community 4-H club. These opportunities include membership on statewide teams, trips, awards, scholarships, and more. To see what opportunities are available, review the Older Youth Opportunities table posted here: https://ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/imce/Families/TLC/1%20-%20Older%20Youth%20Opportuntities%20Teen%20Table%2018-19.pdf
Darke County 4-H Camp Counselor Applications are Available
4-H youth w
ho will be at least 14 years old and in high school by the start of camp (June 17-20, 2019) are invited to apply to serve as a 4-H Camp Counselor. Deadline to apply is Friday, November 16, 2018.
https://darke.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/2019-4-h-camp-counselor-application
Give the gift of 4-H Camp!
Looking for a gift for the 4-Her who has everything? Why not give them the gift of 4-H Camp?!? Check out the website for details: https://darke.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/2019-darke-county-4-h-camp (scroll down to the last paragraph on the page)