| Friday, November 21, 2025
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With the Holiday next week we will not be issuing a 4-H Newsletter the week of Thanksgiving. The Extension office will also be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28.
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LEADERS, MEMBERS, and PARENTS can contribute to the articles posted weekly by completing a short form and uploading their article and any photos at go.wisc.edu/2665ok. Articles for the current week must be submitted by 12 pm on Wednesday. We would love to hear from you. Secretary minutes can also be submitted here as well!
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Helping Hands Club Awards Banquet |
by Nikki L.
Helping Hands 4-H Club held its Club Awards Banquet last week. Members received their discs for years of membership, new club officers were installed, members played bingo, and had a banquet. Those who turned in record books got them back.
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Taft 23 had a great night of pumpkin decorating and GooseChase activities!!
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The Teen Leader's Association (TLA) Monday, November 24 is the next TLA Meeting. The group will be meeting at Fleet Farm at 6:00 pm to shop for donations for Toys for Tots. The business meeting will follow shopping at Rolling Meadows. The group will be ordering pizza from Jets. New members are welcome to join!
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| Family Learning Day Needs YOU! |
We can’t make this event happen without volunteers to lead sessions. Both youth and adults can share their skills - woodworking, crafts, cooking, sports, photography, mindfulness, or anything you love!
Interested in presenting? Submit the form online or request a mailed copy. Questions? Call 920-906-4625.
Event Details:
February 28, 2026 | Location TBD
Registration for youth participants in grades 5K–13 will open in late December/early January
Help make this day a success—volunteer today!
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Join Us for a Market Livestock Judging Info Night! |
Interested in livestock and learning new skills? Market Livestock Judging is a fun, hands-on activity where youth evaluate cattle, sheep, and swine for market readiness and quality. This session will cover what judging involves and how you can join a team!
Why Attend?
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- Learn how to evaluate animals for muscling, finish, and structural soundness
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Build skills in decision-making, animal science, and public speaking
- Discover team opportunities and start planning practices
- Prepare for contests that can lead to scholarships and future opportunities
- Connect with other youth who share your interest in agriculture.
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When: December 3 from 6-7:30 pm
Where: Fond du Lac County Campus, 400 University Dr, Room 205/206
Sign up here
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Teen Leaders Association (TLA) - Nov 24, meet at Fleet Farm at 6pm, business meeting to follow at Rolling Meadows
LEGO Club - Nov 25, 6:30 pm, FdL County Campus
Extension Office Closed Nov 27-28 - Happy Thanksgiving!
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Market Livestock Judging Interest and Info Night- Dec 3, 6:00 pm, FCC
Family Learning Day Sessions Proposals due Dec 5
*NO Teen Leaders Association (TLA) or LEGO Club meetings in December
Save the Date for New Family Orientation - Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Save the Date for Family Learning Day - Saturday, February 28, 2026
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The Extension office has moved to the Fond du Lac County Government Center. Visitors must use the north entrance and go through security, then take the elevators in the lobby to the 2nd floor.
UW Extension Fond du Lac County
160 South Macy St, 2nd floor
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-4623
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