4-H Workshops
4-H Events
Fair Information
Bicycle Rodeo
Meeting and Practice Rodeo
May 23, 2013, 6:30 pm
Food Shelter Building, Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds
4-H Cake Decorating
April 10, 2013, 6:45-8:00 pm
May 22, 2013, 6:00-7:30 pm
4-H Exhibit Hall, Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds
Mini 4-H Cake Decorating
April 10, 2013, 6:00-6:45 pm
4-H Exhibit Hall, Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds
Cat
May 9, 2013, 6:30 pm
Purdue Extension-Hancock County
This will be an informative workshop to go over rules/requirements and how to prepare a cat for show and will last approximately 1 hour. Please DO NOT bring your cat.
May 21, 2013, 6:30 pm
Sheep Barn, Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds
Compact Tractor
May 16 & 30, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds
Dog Obedience
All classes will be on Mondays at 6:30 in the 4-H Show Arena at the fairgrounds, except May 27, 2013. Class will be cancelled if the temperature is below freezing, 32 degrees. The first class will be March 4, 2013; please do not bring dogs to the first meeting.
4-H Dog Club Website
Electric
Organizational Meeting
April 17, 2013, 6:00 pm
NineStar Connect Conference Center, 2243 E Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140
Division I Workshop
May 8, 2013, 6:00-8:00 pm
NineStar Connect Conference Center, 2243 E Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140
Division II Workshop
May 9, 2013, 6:00-8:00 pm
NineStar Connect Conference Center, 2243 E Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140
Division III & IV Workshop
May 21, 2013, 6:00-8:00 pm
NineStar Connect Conference Center, 2243 E Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140
Mini Fashion Revue
May 13, 2013 at 6:00 pm in the 4-H Exhibit Hall, Hancock County Fairgrounds
We will go over the guidelines for the project and practice modeling as well as answer any
questions you may have.
Genealogy
March 10, 2013 at 1:00 pm in the Extension Office
This meeting is for 1st time members to the project, however, all Genealogy members
are welcome to join us! If you have any questions, please contact Cyndie True at 317-335-2221.
Geology
April 14, 2013 at 1:00 pm in the Extension Office
If you are planning on displaying a rock collection, Walter Gray from the Indiana Geological Survey
will be here to check the identification of your samples if you bring them the day of the
workshop. 4-Hers need to try and identify the samples BEFORE the workshop - do not expect
him to do your work for you.
You may call Laura Phares (317-326-2573) or Cyndie True (317-335-2221)
if you have any questions.
Horse & Pony
Contesting Classes Practice: Monday nights at 6 pm in the Multipurpose Arena at the Fairgrounds
April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, No Practice May 27,
June 3, June 10, June 17
For more information, contact Arlyne Layton at 317-341-1308.
Driving Classes Practice: Tuesday nights at 6 pm in the Multipurpose Arena at the Fairgrounds
May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18
For more information, contact Brian Vannarsdall at 317-468-1159.
Performance Practice: Wednesday nights at 6 pm in the Multipurpose Arena at the Fairgrounds
April 3, April 10, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, No Practice May 29,
June 5, June 12, June 19
For more information, contact Heather Seib at 317-462-2628.
Color Guard Practice: Wednesday nights immediately following Performance Practice
April 3, April 10, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, No Practice May 29,
June 5, June 12, June 19
For more information, contact Candy Trout at 317-331-1035.
Junior Master Gardener
April 10, 2013 at 6:30 pm at the Extension Office
April 24, 2013 at 6:30 pm at the Extension Office
May 8, 2013 at 6:30 pm at the Extension Office
May 15, 2013 at 6:30 pm, Meet at the cabin/garden area.
May 29, 2013 at 6:30 pm, Meet at the cabin/garden area.
June 19, 2013 at 6:30 pm, Meet at the cabin/garden area.
Possible Work Days: April 20, May 4, May 18
Llama
Tuesdays beginning April 2, 2013 at 6:00 pm in the Llama Barn at the Fairgrounds
Poultry/Pigeon
Orientation Meeting: February 23, 2013 at 12:30 pm in the 4-H Exhibit Hall at the Fairgrounds
Meeting: March 23, 2013 at 10:30 am in the Show Barn at the Fairgrounds
Meeting/Blood Testing: April 28, 2013 1:00 pm at the Fairgrounds
Pigeon Meeting: April 12, 2013 at 6:00 pm at Chuck Whiting's House
Blood Testing: May 29, 2013 at 6:00 pm in the 4-H Show Barn at the Fairgrounds
Rabbits
Orientation Meeting: March 4, 2013 at 7:00 pm
4-H Meetings: March 19, 2013 & April 8, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Mandatory Ownership Workshop: April 13, 2013 at 9:00 am
Mini 4-H Rabbit Meeting: May 9, 2013 at 7:00 pm
4-H Meeting: May 20, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Mini 4-H Rabbit Meeting: June 6, 2013 at 6:30 pm
4-H Meeting: June 6, 2013 at 7:30 pm
Parade Float Meeting: June 20, 2013 at 6:30 pm at David Wildman's House
4-H Rabbit Club Website
RC Airplane
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2013
Plane Purchase Deposit Due: February 6, 2013
Workshop #1: March 13, 2013, 7:00-9:00 pm, Extension Office
Or March 16, 2013, 9:00-11:00 am, Extension Office
$45 Balance Due at Workshop #1
Workshop #2: April 17, 2013, 7:00-9:00 pm, Eastern Hancock High School Shop
Or April 20, 2013, 9:00-11:00 am, Eastern Hancock High School Shop
Workshop #3: June 1, 2013, 1:00 pm at the IRCM Morristown Flying Field
Scrapbooking
Informational Meeting for 1st Year Members: April 22, 2013, 6:30 pm
Purdue Extension-Hancock County
Sewing & Consumer Clothing
April 28, 2013, 2:00-3:30 pm in the Extension Office
For anyone enrolled in Sewing-Wearable, Non-wearable, Fashion Revue, and Consumer Clothing
Sheep
May 4, 2013, 8:00 am Check-In, 9:00 am Program begins
FFA Barn at Eastern Hancock High School
Shooting Sports
Orientation/Program Overview
January 22, 2013, 6:30 pm in the 4-H Exhibit Hall
Rifle I (Indoor Air Rifle)
Meetings will be Tuesday Evenings in the 4-H Exhibit Hall
6:30-7:15pm for 9-10 year-olds & 7:15-8:00 pm for 11+ year-olds
Workshop 1: February 5-March 19, 2013
Workshop 2: April 2-May 21, 2013 (except April 23, 2013)
Contact Greg Hall (317-433-0468 or hancock4hshootingsports@gmail.com) for Rile I Workshop
information and registration.
Rifle II or Introductory Pistol
Indoor Airgun Session (Required): Tuesdays, 6-8 pm, February 12-April 2, 2013 (approx.),
4-H Fairgrounds
Outdoor .22 Caliber Session: Tuesdays, 6-8 pm, April 9-June 11, 2013, Sheriff's Range,
750 E US 40, Greenfield
Contact Robert Jordan at 317-363-4199 or rjordan@xmarkstheshot.com
Competition Rifle or Pistol
Meets Tuesdays year-round, at 6:00 pm at the 4-H Fairgrounds or Sheriff's Range. This includes
weekend competions and travel. Contact Bill Jordan at (317) 462-3270 or whjordan333@gmail.com
Archery I/II
Second and Fourth Thursdays, March 14-June 13, 2013 in the 4-H Fairgrounds Show Arena
Archery I: 6:00-7:00 pm; Archery II: 7:00-8:00 pm
Contact Deb Cochard at 317-3262030 or briancochard@aol.com
Shotgun
Saturdays, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, April 27, May 4, May 11, May 25, & June 1, 2013
at the Sheriff's Range, 750 E US 40, Greenfield
Contact Keith Parker at 317-714-2247 or KeithParker@circlebco.com
Muzzleloader
Thursdays, May 2-June 13, 2013 & also June 10, 2013, 6:00-8:00 pm at the Sheriff's Range,
750 E US 40, Greenfield
Contact Rusty Hansen at 317-281-4942 or khansen@ninestarconnect.com
Hunter's Education Classes
Contact Scott Johnson at 812-837-9536 or icojohnson@yahoo.com for more information.
Swine Clinics
March 13, 2013, 6:00-7:00 pm
Youth interested in the Mini-Pig project and any first year 4-H swine project member
may attend for an informational and fun meeting.
April 4, 2013, 6:00 pm, Extension Office
The Hancock County Extension Office and Sarah Burke will be doing PQA certification.
Please have your PQA certification up to date prior to the start of the Hancock County Fair.
We ask that you take advantage of this opportunity provided if you need to be PQA
certified or update, renew your certification.
April 17, 2013, 6:00-8:30 pm
New in 2013, we will be offering a one complete clinic with multiple education stations
for all swine exhibitors. Please take the opportunity to take advantage of this knowledge
filled and fun evening. We are honored to have Dr. Doug Powers as our guest dinner speaker.
He will be speaking on the very important topic of animal well-being and health.
ALL 4-H members enrolled in swine are asked to please attend this session.
Register with the Extension Office by calling 317-462-1113 by April 3.
Tractor Maintenance
Organizational Meeting: February 19, 2013 at 6:30 pm in the NineStar Connect Conference Center
Smith Implements Tour: April 2, 2013 at 6:30 pm at Smith Implements
Driving Practice: June 11 & 14, 2013, 6:00-9:00 pm at the Multipurpose Arena Parking Lot
Veterinary Science
April 30, 2013 at 7:00 pm in the Extension Office
If you do not see your workshops posted please
contact the Purdue Extension Office at 317-462-1113 to get your dates posted.
