4-H Weekly Update 2-23-2018
DATES TO REMEMBER
February 23rd– Horse Orientation
February 24th– Water Wellness Workshop
February 24th– Roughriders Hockey Game
February 26th– FSQA Certification
February 27th– Fair Project Do’s & Don’ts Find Out Night
March 4th– Beef Workshop
NEW! March 4th – Swine Workshop
March 5th– Horse Orientation
March 8th– Sheep Workshop
March 10th– Swine Weigh-In
NEW! March 10th – Iowa County Poultry Workshop
NEW! March 24th – Youth Council Easter Egg Hunt
NEW! March 24th – Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser
March 28th– Legislative Trip
April 7th -4-H Palooza: Workshop Overload
NEW! April 8th – Iowa County Rabbit Workshop
April 11th– FSQA Bus Trip
April 23rd– Sheep & Goat Weigh-In
April 29th– Air FX Jump Night
April 29th– FSQA Certification
June 25th: Static Judging for Linn County Fair 2018
June 27th– July 2nd: Linn County Fair 2018
COUNTY WIDE EVENTS
Koffee with Kate
Tired of all the emails?Just want a quick synopsis of what is going on? Then THIS is for you. Join Kate Mondays at 9am right HERE on our Facebook page for a Facebook Live Video synopsis of upcoming events, workshops, deadlines and spotlighting some of our clubs and volunteers!
The first Koffee with Kate will be Monday, February 5th - Spread the word!
Haven’t liked us on Facebook? Here’s our link:
Air FX Jump Night April 20th
5pm – 8pm
Family & Friends welcome to attend
Come out to AirFX for a jump night! $10 gets you 1 hour of jumping, grip socks, one round of lazer frenzy, and a fountain drink. Bring a friend or two and burn off some energy! Please fill out the online waiver form ahead of time at this link:
Water Wellness Workshop – February 24th
Do you know if your drinking water is safe to consume? For the many Iowans who rely on private wells, the answer to this question is, "No".
Contaminants to your drinking water supply can lead to health problems in both humans and animals; sometimes right away, sometimes over the course of many years. In this workshop, you will learn about private wells and steps you can take to ensure your water is safe.
Learn to test water, play trivia, create an edible aquifer, and help your community! FREE & open to 6-12th graders. Preregistration required.
RoughRiders Hockey Game – February 24th
Linn County 4-H Night at The Stable ~ Saturday February 24th Cedar Rapids RoughRiders vs. Fargo ~
Green Zone Tickets for $11.75 To purchase your Linn County 4-H Night at The Stable tickets online:
1. Go to
2. Hover over the “Tickets” tab and select “Purchase Group-Fundraiser Tickets”
3. Enter your Group ID LC 4H
4. Select February 24th, select section and the number of seats needed. Please add your special requests
5. Click on the “Add to Cart Button” and then the “Checkout” button.
6. Enter payment information and hit “Submit”
Order Deadline is February 22nd 2018
You can pick up your tickets on February 24th with a photo I.D.
Please call or email Sonny Clayton at (319) 247-0340 or with any questions.
Fair Project Do’s & Don’ts Find Out Night – February27th
It’s only February, but the Linn County Fair is coming up quickly! What types of things can you bring as fair exhibits? What are judges looking for in projects? Learn what makes a white, red,or blue ribbon exhibit and how state fair exhibits stand out. Find out about the wide range of classes and opportunities to learn and show off your skills. Please pre-register. This event is FREE and open to K-12th grade 4-H members.
Registration Link:
Summer Day Camps
Looking for summer day camps? We have lots of camps scheduled for this summer.
Registration Link:
4-H Palooza: Workshop Overload – April 7th
You’ll get a day that you get to choose 3 workshops (potential workshops are photography, STEM, Animal Science, Horticulture, Sewing, Food, Communications, Visual Arts, Clothing Events, and Healthy Living). We will cover Copyright and Fair write ups as well! Cost is $25 and the registration forms can be found here:
Legislative Trip for 7th& 8thGraders – March 28th
Join 4-H members and friends as we travel to Des Moines where we will tour the Judicial Center and the State Capitol, visit with legislators and explore the Iowa Hall of Pride. We will arrive at the capital at 8:30am and return early evening. This trip is for any 7-8th grade 4-H members and friends. 4-H members may invite a friend in 7-8th grade, but they must pay register by the deadline (this includes payment and medical form). Cost is $25.00, registration & paymentdue Wed. March 14.No late registrations accepted Cost includes 4-H Shirt to wear on trip, and a snack for the way home. Youth Will need to bring their own lunch. Registration Forms can be found here:
Murder Mystery Fundraiser – March 24th
For weeks, people have been pouring into the small western town of Deadwood for the biggest poker tournament this side of the Mississippi. From outlaws to marshals to saloon girls, the vast array of visitors and residents of Deadwood have made this small western frontier town THE place to be.
As the festucutues of the poker tournament conclude, a celebration party is planned at the Deadwood Saloon to award the prize money for the tournament and to celebrate what is hoped to be a very financially successful venture for the saloon.
With a smattering of banditsm bank owners, saloon girls, gamblers, east cost debutantes and a few of the locals, this is guaranteed to make for a very interesting evening indeed.
YOU WOULD BE A FOOL TO MISS THIS CELEBRATION!
ADULT TICKETS: $30
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH: $20
**Tickets include full meal with your choice of steak or chicken**
ANIMAL PROJECT INFORMATION
Horse Project Orientation – February 23rd& March 5th
ALL members must attend an orientation in order to be eligible to exhibit at fair. The horse committee will hold two orientations; you must attend one of the sessions. The sessions will be at the Linn County Extension Office at 6:30pm.
Beef Workshop – March 4th
Learn about artificial breeding and the different programs that are available. The workshop will count towards the overall beef exhibitor award. The workshop will be at 1pm at the Linn County Fairgrounds LDM Building.
Swine Workshop – March 4th
Come learn all about Swine! The swine committee will be putting on a great educational workshop on Sunday, March 4th. The workshop will be at 5pm at the Linn County Fairgrounds LDM Building.
Sheep Workshop – March 8th
Learn about feed selection, starting to break your lambs, record keeping, and general information about your sheep project. The workshop will be at 7pm at the Linn County Fairgrounds LDM building.
Poultry 101 Workshop
Who: 4-H and FFA Members
When: Sat. Mar. 10th
When: Iowa County Extension, Williamsburg
Time: 9-11 am
**Topics: Poultry Care/Management, Poultry Breeds, Selection of Show Birds, Showing and Poultry Showmanship.Poultry 101 will be taught by Helena Hayes. Cost is $5/member and can be paid at the door. Please call the Iowa County extension Office, 319-668-1052 or e-mail: to RSVP (Name and Phone Number).
***Parents are strongly encouraged to attend. Parents will learn more than 4-H’er, so plan on attending with them!
Iowa County 4-H Host: Rabbit Workshop
Who: Any Iowa 4-H or FFA Member
When: Sun. April 8
Where: Zentmire Hall on Iowa County Fair Grounds, Marengo Iowa
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Topics: Rabbit Care/Management, Breeds, Showing and Rabbit Showmanship, and have an option to make a carrying cage.This Rabbit Workshop will be taught by Bobbi Coats and Iowa County Rabbit Superintendents.Cost is $5/member and registrations are due by March 30th. However if you want to make a cage please make a separate check payable to Coats Farm.If you have any questions feel free to contact the Iowa County Extension 319-668-1052 or e-mail- .
**Parents are strongly encouraged to attend. Many times the parents learn more than the 4-H’er!!
Swine Weigh-In
Swine weigh-in for county fair hogs is Saturday, March 10th1pm – 3pm at the Linn County Fairgrounds. Ear tags are $2. State fair ear tags are $10. In order to be eligible to exhibit at the county fair, hogs must be weighed in on March 10th.
Sheep Weigh-In
Sheep weigh-in will be April 22nd1pm – 3pm at the Linn County Fairgrounds. Eye scans for state fair lambs are $5. Ear tags are $2. ALL lambs must be weighed in in order to be eligible to exhibit at county fair.
Meat Goat Weigh-In
Meat goat weigh-in for market wethers is April 22nd12pm – 1pm at the Linn County Fairgrounds. Eye scans for state fair goats are $5. Ear tags are $2. ALL market wethersmust be weighed in in order to be eligible to exhibit at county fair.
FSQA Dates
FSQA Dates:ALL MEMBERS WHO SHOW A LIVE ANIMAL THAT CAN END UP IN THE FOOD CHAIN MUST TAKE FSQA TRAINING. YOU MUST RSVP TO THE SESSION YOU WILL BE ATTENDING. SPACE IS LIMITED.
NEWER RULE: YOU MUST HAVE YOUR FSQA CERTIFICATION COMPLETE BY MAY 15THTO BE ELIGIBLE TO EXHIBIT AT THE 2018 LINN COUNTY FAIR
Registration Link:
Monday, February 26th– 6pm – 7:30pm, testing to follow LDM Linn County Fairgrounds
Sunday, April 29th– 2pm – 3:30pm, testing to follow LDM Linn County Fairgrounds
Wednesday, April 11th – FSQA Bus Trip. Registration found on our events page
OUT OF COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES
Camera Corps: Camera Corps is an opportunity to creatively explore something that may be new to you while having fun using photography and social media. Each month, a photography topic/theme will be provided with different subject matters as the primary focus. Find out more and apply here:
COUNTY FAIR
The dates for the 2018 Linn County Fair have been set. Please put these dates on your calendar now. As more details are finalized, we will update families on schedule of events, new events for 4-H, and more!
Monday, June 25th: Static Judging
Wednesday, June 27th– Monday, July 2nd: Linn County Fair 2018
SCHOLARSHIP/AWARD OPPORTUNITIES
There are several 4-H scholarships available! Please check out all of the opportunities at this link:
Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award
for Iowa High School Juniors
The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award, a $5,000 scholarship program for Iowa juniors, does not evaluate grades, test scores, essays or financial need.Applicants propose a project they want to accomplish. Up to 15 juniors are chosen in April to participate and then complete their projects over the summer.
In the fall of their senior year they make presentations about their projects to a panel of judgesat the Hoover Presidential Library-Museum in West Branch, near Iowa City. Each student receives a $1,000 stipend. In addition, three are chosen
to win $5,000 scholarships to be used at a two or four year college/university anywhere in the nation.
Deadline Date: March 15
More information:
Call 319-643-5327
Applications and letters of recommendation must be submitted on-line by deadline date.