Week of November 14th – 20th, 2022

*Only sent to ACTIVE 4-H Families*

Hello 4-H Families,

A few notes from Fort Bend County 4-H:

County Roundup Registration Deadline is this Friday, November 18, 2022! Don’t forget to register for your opportunity to participate in Fort Bend County 4-H Roundup! *The schedule will be posted after registrations are complete*
If you are participating in any individual or team contests at the upcoming Major Shows, please contact Mrs. Danielle by November 28, 2022 to sign up!
Adult and youth volunteers NEEDED November 20, 2022 for the Pecan Harvest Fest in Richmond! Please contact Mrs. Danielle to reserve your spot!
After careful consideration, we’ve decided, due to inclement weather, to POSTPONE this weekend’s Outdoor Skills Day. We will see you all in the Spring! Stay warm and dry!

Below are the dates for upcoming events in the county, district, and state. Please take a few minutes to make note of the events that pertain to you and your family.

NOVEMBER

COUNTY:

November 1^st – 18^th – Fort Bend County 4-H County Roundup Registration OPEN

November 14^th – Livestock Coalition Meeting at 6:30 PM at Fort Bend County Extension Office

November 15^th – Vet Science Meeting at 7:00 PM at Fort Bend County Extension Office Education Center

November 16^th – Swine Validation 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds

November 17^th – Christmas Pecan Fundraiser Deadline to Fort Bend County Extension Office by 4 pm

November 18^th – Fort Bend County 4-H County Roundup Registration DUE

November 18^th – Registration Deadline for Outdoor Skills Day *POSTPONED*

November 19^th – Outdoor Skills Day at Long Acres Ranch *POSTPONED*

November 20^th – Pecan Harvest Festival 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM at 402 Morton Street, Richmond, TX 77469 Adult and Youth Volunteers NEEDED!

November 28^th – Youth Leadership Team and Advisory Board Meeting at 6:30 pm at Fort Bend County Extension Office

November 30^th – Eligibility Forms DUE for Fort Bend County 4-H Roundup

DISTRICT:

November 11^th – 12^th – D9 4-H Junior Leadership Lab in Livingston, TX

STATE:

November 1^st – Capital Farm Credit Community Outreach Grant Application Deadline

November 1^st – Texas 4-H Scholarship Application Opens, Deadline February 15, 2023

November 7^th – Deadline to Register for Central Texas 4-H Invitational Consumer Contest

November 11^th – 13^th – 4-H Spark (formerly known as JLR)

November 12^th – 13^th – 4-H Hunting Project Coach Training in Callahan County

November 18^th – Registration Deadline for Tom Green 4-H Invitational Food Challenge in San Angelo, TX

November 19^th – Central Texas 4-H Invitational Consumer Contest in Gatesville, TX

November 19^th – 4-H Day at Sam Houston State University

November 21^st – Joann’s Mini Grant Application Deadline

NATIONAL:

Texas 4-H Jerky Jackpot is BACK through December 31^st!!

August 2^nd – 2022 National 4-H STEM Challenge Begins

Get In Gear at-home STEM Activity available Now!

DECEMBER

COUNTY:

December 2^nd – 3^rd – Fort Bend County 4-H Roundup at Fort Bend County Extension Office, Friday – 4 – 8 PM, Saturday – 8 AM – 2 PM

December 13^th – Shooting Sports Contest Prep 101 at 6:30 PM at Fort Bend County Extension Office

December 14^th – Mandatory Shooting Sports Coaches Meeting at 6:30 PM in Range *DUE TO SCHEDULE CONFLICT, THIS HAS BEEN MOVED TO JANUARY 11^TH, 2023 DETAILS COMING SOON!!!

December 15^th – Major Show Livestock Show Prep 101

December 20^th – Vet Science Meeting

DISTRICT:

STATE:

December 3^rd – Nolan County 4-H Winter Whizbang – Register via iClays

December 5^th – Early Bird Registration Southern Classic Youth Livestock Project Experience

December 6^th – 11^th – Registration Southern Classic Youth Livestock Project Experience (Register On-Site)

December 9^th – 11^th – Southern Classic Youth Livestock Project Experience

December 12^th – 2023 Houston Livestock Show Trailblazer Committee 3^rd Annual Writing Competition for 4^th Grade Youth Entry Deadline

December 1^st – December 15^th – Texas 4-H Natural Resources Photography Contest via 4-H Online

***NOTE***

Offices will be CLOSED for the following holidays during the 2022 year: