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Address: 805 St. Louis Street • Baton Rouge, LA 70802-6456
Office: 225-389-3055 | Fax: 225-389-7634 | Email: [email protected]
Find & follow us for updates and more! EBR Parish 4-H ebr4h
October 2015
Got a question? Need help? CONTACT US!
CLOVER CALENDAR Check out all of the great things
happening in EBR:
October 2-3 — Hunter’s Safety Course
WADILL Wildlife Refuge
3 — Shooting Sports Field Day
WADILL Wildlife Refuge
3 — Cattle Clinic
Lamar Dixon Expo Center
6 — Junior Leader Mess Fest
6:00 PM • Burden Center
7-18— Paper Clover Fundraiser
Zachary Tractor Supply
10 — Sheep & Goat Clinic
Lamar Dixon Expo Center
17 — Shooting Sports Meeting
MANDATORY • 4-H Property
17— Jambalaya Dinner Sale
Tractor Supply Co • Zachary
24 — Tailgate with the Tigers
LSU Campus
24 — State Fair of Louisiana
Fair begins • Shreveport
25 — Greater Baton Rouge Fair
Events begin • Fairgrounds
We know that 4-H youth are making extraordinary changes in their communities every day. Now it's time to share their faces with the world. Express your 4-H pride with this year’s theme, “4-H Grows Here.” From October 4 - 10 post a picture of yourself and use “#4hgrowshere” when posting. Spread the Word of 4-H and
show your pride!
Beyond social media, spread the word about National 4-H Week by hanging posters, notify your local newspapers and television news stations about the six million young people empowered by 4-H every day. Share what you do to make a difference and have fun!
FOLLOW US & SHARE
EBR 4-H has gone social. Be sure to find us and follow us on the various social media sites for more news, updates, reminders, and MORE! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter users can find us through username ebr4h. Share your experiences with us and enjoy!
Get ready to get messy! All 4-H’ers in grades 7-12 are invited to join us at MESS FEST 2015! Meet the agents and other Junior Leaders on October 6th at 6:00 PM at the LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center. Be prepared for some deliciously messy fun!
Are You Ready to Get Messy?
JUNIOR LEADER CLUB The Junior Leader Club is a service-based club where members become more involved in their communities through fun, interactive programs. We’ll explore leadership in new ways, get involved, and share experiences. You’ll want to be a part of this!
Join 4-H for a day of tailgating and football on October 24, 2015 as the fighting tigers take on Western Kentucky in this super matchup! All 4-H members and their families are invited to a huge tailgate party at Parker Coliseum beginning at 9 a.m.
BACKYARD BUDDIES CLUB The EBR Backyard Buddies Club will continue this year for those interested in a small animal project. While it will focus primarily on a Cloverbud and elementary level, all members are welcome. The next meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 PM at the EBR 4-H Office.
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Livestock Club News The East Baton Rouge Parish Livestock Club will host the next club meeting on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:00 PM in Zachary. This club is for any members interested in raising and showing livestock. For more information, please contact Mr. Shawn.
SUPPORT OUR PROGRAM!
The EBR Livestock Club will host a Jambalaya Sale on Saturday, October 17 @ the Zachary Tractor Supply location. Plates will be $8 and orders can be placed by contacting Mr. Shawn or purchasing from a Livestock Club member. The EBR Livestock Club will also host a 4-D Barrel Race on Sunday, November 8 @ BREC’s Farr Park Arena. More information to come on this exciting event, but please share the info and spread the word!
Tailgate with the Tigers
ORDER YOUR TICKETS!
Go online to LSUTIX.NET, click on promo code and use code: STATE4H Select the number of tickets you’d like and a delivery mode. It’s that simple! Enjoy the game!
Horse Club
Tractor Supply Co. will once again host the Paper Clover Fundraiser at the Zachary location from October 7-18. This fundraiser helps support local and state wide 4-H Programs. Contributing is easy, just pay $1 for your clover when checking out at your next Tractor Supply visit!
We will have our next Horse Club meeting on Thursday, October 8 @ 6:00 PM at the Shady Park Arena in Greenwell Springs. At this meeting, we will elect our club officers, order t-shirts, and continue with the year’s events. The first clinic of the year will be held on Sunday, October 18 @ 4:00 PM. This clinic will focus on showmanship and riding patterns. For more information contact the EBR agents at (225) 389-3055. Hope to see you there!
EBR is Shooting for Excellence! The EBR 4-H Shooting Sports Club is ready to get started and welcome new members! This year agents and instructors de-cided to offer a Hunter’s Education class in conjunction with our annual Shooting Sports Field Day. The Hunter’s Education Class will be offered to all youth either residing or attending school in EBR Parish at no charge except for the $5.00 4-H membership fee for non-members. The class will begin Friday, October 2
nd from 5:30 p.m-9:00 p.m. at Waddill Wildlife Ref-
uge on N. Flannery, and will continue at 8:00 a.m. October 3rd
. The class will end at approximately 2:00 p.m. on the 3rd
. To register please call the parish office at (225) 389-3055. All participants must be registered to attend. Interested in joining Shooting Sports and not quite sure of what it is? We have the perfect event for you! Following the Hunter’s Education class will be the EBR Shooting Sports Field Day from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., also held at Waddill Wildlife Refuge. Youth either residing or attending school in EBR Parish are invited to try each of the four disciplines – air rifle, air pistol, shotgun, and archery – in preparation for the Shooting Sports season. There is no charge for the field day and prereg-istration is not required. We also ask youth to leave their firearms at home and leave the equipment up to us! The Mandatory Training Day will take place October 17
th from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. This training is MANDATORY for all
new members or previous members taking on a new discipline. First year members may only take part in one discipline. Please contact Ms. Katie with any questions at (225) 389-3055.
4-H FUN FRIDAYS AT BURDEN CENTER
The EBR 4-H Program will host 4-H Fun Fridays during October in conjunction with the Burden Center Corn Maze. We invite you to come out and explore the 4 acre corn maze, climb the hay mountain, and participate in the 4-H Fun & Games! This year’s functions will take place on Friday October 2, October 9, October 16, and October 30. This activity is open to all Elementary Schools and registration forms can be obtained through the 4-H Office.
The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair will host several home economics divisions open for junior participation. There will be 3 divisions: 8 and under, 9-13 and 14 and up. Youth may enter one item per class. The categories include: Artwork: Collage, Crayon Drawing, Painting, Photograph, Sketch (charcoal, pencil or pastel), Any other Handicraft: Birdhouse, Christmas Item, Jewelry, Any Other Baked Goods: Brownies, Candy, Cookies All Jr. Home Economics Exhibit items need to be dropped off between 10am and 12:30pm on Oct. 24. Judging starts at 1pm.All exhibits must be picked up by 4pm on Oct. 24
See You at the Fair?
It is the policy of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability.
KATIE STRECKER Asst. Extension Agent
SHAWN ZERINGUE Asst. Extension Agent
EAST BATON ROUGE 4-H
AGENTS — WE’RE HERE TO HELP
Tips to Successful Trick-or-Treating Halloween is a fun night, full of trick-or-treating and costumes. Here are a few easy tips to ensure your night is successful: 1. Plan a route in advance—It is best to make sure you know where you’re going. Stay away from unknown areas. 2. Wear comfy shoes—Going house to house can be more fun if your footwear is comfortable. 3. Stay well lit—When going house to house, stay clear of homes with no lights. Be respectful of those not participating. 4. Pick an appropriate costume—Find a costume that fits you well. Avoid long, oversized costumes. 5. Have a flashlight—Flashlights come in handy when you’re going around the neighborhood. 6. Stay in a group— Avoid going off on your own, stay in a group or with a parent. 7. Check your candy—Staying safe is very important, even when it comes to your candy. Ask your parents to check your
treats before enjoying them.
MORE TO THE FAIR…
Rabbit Show: Saturday, October 24—Check-in by 12:30 PM, show starts at 1:00 PM Goat Show (Breeding & Market): Saturday, October 31—Check-in by 12:30 PM, show starts at 1:00 PM Beef Cattle Show: Sunday, November 1—Check-in by 12:30 PM, show starts at 1:00 PM