Rock County Extension Office Coordinator Position Available!
Spread the word–the Extension Office is seeking applicants for the Office Coordinator Position! https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rock/jobs/3236650/office-coordinator
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Fall Forum 2021 is Going Virtual – Register Today!
Registration for Fall Forum 2021 “Fourward Together” is open! If you are a 4-H member in 7th-13th grade or a 4-H Volunteer Leader, plan to register for the 2021 Virtual Fall Forum on Fri., Nov. 5 and Sat. Nov. 6! Fall Forum will feature: · Chad Littlefield’s keynote and workshops “Connection Before Content.” Plan to be engaged and inspired! Chad is an amazing facilitator! […]
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Do you have information to share to include in the Weekly Update? Please let us know by clicking on the “Submit Information” tab on the Extension Website. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/4hrock/submit-information/
Read More...Planning an 4-H Meeting? Event? Etc.?
If you are planning to have an in-person 4-H project meeting, 4-H club meeting, 4-H event of any kind. . . Please review the following information. . . https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-faqs-related-to-covid-19/ and complete the following form at least 48 hours before you meet. https://forms.gle/zp19WGpX5u8PAwK89 Questions? Contact Laura Vander Veen, Rock County 4-H Program Educator, at laura.vanderveen@wisc.edu or […]
Read More...Rock County 4-H Jr. & Sr. Council September Meeting
If you are a 4-H member in 6th grade or above or a 4-H volunteer–plan to attend the next Junior and Senior Council Meeting on Mon., Sept. 27 starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock County Fairgrounds. Please register by noon on Mon., Sept. 27 to attend the meeting using this link. https://forms.gle/Wt3567VNbrhqtR6R7 (Council members and the […]
Read More...Rock County 4-H Awards & Recognition Information
Due Fri., Oct. 1, 2021 The Rock County 4-H Awards Committee updated forms for this year’s 4-H Awards & Recognition. There are opportunities for all Rock County 4-H youth–Cloverbuds, too! Check it out! https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/4hrock/awards-recognition/ The Awards Committee hasn’t set a date or format yet for this year’s 4-H Awards & Recognition. Stay tuned for more information!
Read More...American Idol Virtual Audition!
This could be your big break! American Idol is looking for 4-Hers and 4-H Alumni ages 15-28 to join an exclusive virtual audition on Fri., Sept. 24! Register now for your chance to be the next American Idol! https://bit.ly/3C8TygE
Read More...It’s Time to Enroll in 4-H for The Upcoming 4-H Year!
To enroll, look at the Rock County 4-H Program Guide to see the projects you may be interested in. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/4hrock/files/2021/09/4-H-Project-Guide-2021-22.pdf This year, 4-H project curriculum (available from Shop 4-H) is listed under many of the projects. Then, enroll in 4HOnline! https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/start-here/4honline-for-families/ If a 4-H member is in sixth grade or above, remember to enroll the member […]
Read More...Learn while Doing: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Last Saturday at Hedberg Public Library, in partnership with HPL and YWCA Rock County, we created papel picado, paper flowers and chains as decoration. We revved up our taste buds spinning the wheel to explore traditional foods. And, we played many rounds of loteria. . . Did you miss the in person celebration? Don’t worry. […]
Read More...Hannah Pennycook!
Hannah won the Frank’s Piggly Wiggly Perfect Pickle Pucker Bowl competition at the Walworth County Fair! The contest was sponsored by Frank’s Piggly Wiggly in Elkhorn and East Troy for generational teams to make and exhibit homemade canned dill pickles.
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