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4-H Pet Ambassadors

Wed, Dec 12, 2018 6:00 pm - Wed, Jun 5, 2019 7:00 pm

Learn about your pet's behavior, then share your knowledge with the community.

Sewing Project Help!

Sat, Dec 15, 2018 8:00 am - Sun, Dec 16, 2018 4:30 pm

4-H Leaders and the American Sewing Guild are teaming up to help youth sew! Youth can either: 1) get help with their Fair sewing project (bring washed fabric, pattern, notions) or 2) create a holiday...

Roseburg, OR

Horse Judging & Hippology Clinic

Wed, Dec 19, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The 4-H Judging Contests are educational experiences that give youth a greater understanding of their project of interest.

Each team shall consist of one to four members. Members may compete as...

Tillamook, OR

4-H Family Skating Party

Fri, Dec 21, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Description:4-H Families and Friends are invited to the 4-H Holiday Skating Party on Friday, December 21, 6-8 pm at Tilla-Skate/Tillamook County Fairgrounds. The skating party is free with donation of...

Office Closed

Mon, Dec 24, 2018 12:00 am - Tue, Dec 25, 2018 11:59 pm

Closed in observance of Christmas Holiday

Canby, OR

HEARTH Winter Workshops

Thu, Dec 27, 2018 10:00 am - Fri, Dec 28, 2018 2:00 pm

Explore a new 4-H Project or add to your skills in sewing, basketweaving, leather craft and baking! Youth, ages 9-18 are invited to sign up for one or more 90 minute class. Classes will be held on Thursday, December 27th and Friday, December 28th. Pre- registration and fee are required

Salem, OR

Farm Image and Public Relations Workshop

Fri, Dec 28, 2018 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Farm Image and Public Relations Workshop, December 28, 2018.

Office Closed

Mon, Dec 31, 2018 12:00 am - Tue, Jan 1, 2019 11:59 pm

Closed in observance of New Year's Holiday

4-H Association Meeting

Wed, Jan 2, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Did You KNOW? On the first Wednesday of the month, the Jackson County 4-H Association meets to discuss and strategize how to meet the county’s 4-H needs. The Association is an elected team of...

Marion County S.T.E.P. Class - Intro into Photography

Thu, Jan 3, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

S.T.E.P. Classes - Intro into Photography Scavenger Hunt

Roseburg, OR

2019 4-H Livestock & Dog Skill-a-Thon Clinic

Thu, Jan 3, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Come learn all about the 4-H Livestock & Dog Skill-a-Thon Contest (February 10th) and how you can participate!

Portland , OR

Portland 4-H Youth Summit

Fri, Jan 4, 2019 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

The Portland 4-H Summit is an opportunity for students from our 4-H Partner Schools to gather for a day of celebration and learning.

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