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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, February 9, 2024
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Ledgers 4-H Club Goes Tubing

Ledgers 4H enjoyed a few hours of tubing at Sunburst in January! We had great weather and enjoyed getting to know some new members in the club.
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Celebrate the Arts Contest

All current WI 4-H members - Don't forget to submit your best artwork for the annual Celebrate the Arts Contest, sponsored by the #WI4HFoundation! Artists are strongly encouraged to create art that has a 4-H theme or has root in their 4-H experience.
We can't wait to see your creations. For contest rules and submission form, visit: https://wis4hfoundation.org/celebrate-the-arts/.
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WI State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest

Registrations are open to the WI State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest on March 2, 2024. Looking for more information about the event, registration information, or rules? Find it at Dairy Quiz Bowl
🍀Thank you to the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation for their continued support to help make this event possible🍀
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YQCA Sessions Offered in Person

The Market Livestock Committee has some upcoming opportunities for youth to earn points toward the auction at the Fond du Lac County Fair! First up, mark your calendars for an in-person YQCA session on either March 2nd at Ripon High School from 9 am-10 am or March 10th at Rolling Meadows 1:30 pm-2:30 pm. YQCA is required, so take it in person or as an online course!  

But wait, there's more! Save the date for March 10th, because we have an amazing opportunity for you to explore and learn about our incredible sheep, beef, and swine species! Join us at the Rolling Meadows Golf Course meeting room for three informative sessions. The sheep session will run from 10 am-11 am, beef from 11 am-12 pm, and swine from 12 pm-1 pm. Feel free to attend all the sessions or simply choose the ones you're most interested in! We want to cater to your interests and make sure you have a blast while racking up those points! 

Rolling Meadows - 560 W Rolling Meadows Drive, FDL
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"Ketching" up with Tomatoes Project Kit

Registration is now open and will close on February 15th. This project box is for youth 3rd-6th grade. Youth will learn the tomato story, how to cook with tomatoes, and how to work with tomatoes! Youth will learn about plant disease and build a model with LEGO Bricks! 
The planned Zooms are as follows:
  • Thursday, April 11: 6-7 PM
  • Thursday, May 2: 6-7 PM
  • Thursday, May 16: 6-7 PM
To register: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cNoCSdwZd1PuPMa
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February:

Tomato Project Kit Registration Deadline - February 15

Family Learning Day

  • February 24, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus 
Teen Leaders Association
  • February 26, 7:00 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room

LEGO Club

  • February 27, 6:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
March:

YQCA In-Person Sessions

  • March 2, 9:00 -10:00 am, Ripon High School 
  • March 10, 1:30- 2:30 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room 

Market Livestock Educational Sessions

  • March 10, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room
  • Sessions: Sheep, Beef, Swine

Fond du Lac County 4-H Horse Project Educational Session

  • Register by March 5 
  • March 10, 1:00 pm 

Livestock Skill-a-thon & Quiz Bowl

  • March 16 

Teen Leaders Association

  • March 25, 7:00 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room

LEGO Club

  • March 26, 6:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
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