Carter County youth to celebrate National 4-H Week

For the 76th consecutive year, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate National 4-H Week from October 7-13. This year's theme, “Inspire Kids to Do,” is a campaign that will give kids more opportunities to do, empowering them with the skills they need to succeed in life and career. 4-H was founded on the belief that when kids are empowered to pursue their passions and chart their own course, their unique skills grow and take shape, helping them to become true leaders in their lives, careers and communities.

Throughout National 4-H Week, and the months of September and October, Carter County 4-H will showcase the many ways 4-H inspires kids to do through hands-on learning experiences as well as highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in the local community who work each day to make a positive impact on those around them. The following activities will be offered throughout the months of September and October and everyone is welcomed to participate.

• September 27, 5:30 p.m.

“Live the Pledge”- Healthier Living - This will take place at Carter County Events Center. Join for a body bending experience. Jackie Rumph, Yellowstone County FCS Agent, will join the class via skype to teach basic yoga and nutrition.

• September 29, 10:30 a.m.

“Live the Pledge”- Greater Loyalty - Participants will join residents of Dahl Memorial where youth will show all they have learned through their 4-H projects.

• October 2, 2018, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Grass-to-Grill Workshop - This workshop will be focused on teaching participants how to make their own sausage. Please call to RSVP by September 25. There will be a $15 workshop fee.

• October 8-12

Tune into KFLN daily for the opportunity to win some great 4-H Swag.

• October 8, 2018

Hay Bale Decorating Contest - 4-H clubs will decorate a hay bale to the theme of “Dive into 4-H.” Winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 9.

• October 10

Go Green - Show 4-H pride and wear green for the day. Every person wearing green who posts a picture to the Fallon/Carter Extension Facebook page or e-mails the photo to [email protected] will be entered to win a prize!

• October 18, 10 a.m.

“Live the Pledge” - Clearer Thinking - This will take place at Carter County Events Center. Join to learn the secrets of clearer thinking and problem solving.

For more information on any of these events or 4-H, contact the MSU Extension Fallon-Carter Counties Office at 406-778-7110.