Purdue Extension - Lawrence County

06/22/2026

🍀 Fair Entry closes TODAY!🍀

Register at http://lawrencecounty.fairentry.com

06/12/2026

One of the last 2 IQLC is Monday!!!

🚨 Reminder for All 4-H Livestock Exhibitors!🚨

If you plan to exhibit beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, meat goats, dairy goats, poultry, or rabbits, you must complete your annual Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care certification through IQLC or YQCA.

📅 Upcoming IQLC Training Dates:
• Monday, June 15 @ 7 PM — Fairgrounds Community Building
• Monday, June 22 @ 7 PM — Extension Office

✅ Members must register BEFORE attending a training.
🔗 Register for IQLC: https://LawrenceIQLC2026.4honline.com
More information on IQLC can be found here: https://bit.ly/IQLC

✅ Online YQCA certification is also accepted.
🔗 YQCA Online Training: https://www.yqcaprogram.org

For questions or accommodations, contact the Extension Office at (812) 275-4623.

06/10/2026

Whether you have an hour or a whole day, we have volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule.

Sign up here to be part of the fun and help support our 4-H youth:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4DA8A623A57-62984516-2026 #/

We are also searching for adults to help in the Junior Leader Food Stand. The link to sign up for those shifts is below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4DA8A623A57-62981550-2026 #/

Our Fair could not be successful without the help of our amazing volunteers. Thank you for being part of what makes our 4-H program so great. We’ll see you at the fair!

06/09/2026

📣☀️🔥Please spread the word! Cooling centers are lifesaving!

🔥 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧🔥
The first stretch of hot summer weather is coming this week, and we're opening our 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 to help everyone stay safe and comfortable.

🧊 Cooling Center Hours
📅 Wednesday, June 9: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
📅 Thursday, June 10: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
📍 1414 H St, Bedford IN 47421
👩 All are welcome! Men, women, children, and families

Everyone is welcome to stop by, cool off, and escape the scorching temperatures. Meals and snacks provided. Please share this information with friends, family, neighbors, and anyone who may need a safe, air-conditioned place to spend the day.

❤️ Help Us Keep Our Community Cool

We are accepting donations of:
• Bottled water💧or refillable bottles
• Popsicles
• Gatorade and other sports drinks
• Lunch meat, bread, cheese,🥪 or other lunch items
• Chips and snacks
• Homemade cookies🍪😋
• Sunscreen
• Bags of ice 🧊

Financial donations are always appreciated 💛and can be made at www.bedfordmenswarmingshelter.org

Your generosity helps us provide relief, hydration, and basic necessities to those seeking refuge from the heat. Donations can be dropped off at the Cooling Center during operating hours.
Thank you for helping us care for our community during this heat wave.

06/01/2026

📍🎥CODE RED: Contingency Planning webinar watch party
June 22nd, 2026
Purdue Extension Office- 924 16th Street Bedford, IN 47421

🚜📋 For Agriculture and Small Businesses alike- Customizable to your needs

Spaces limited and registration is required
https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8IckFfvpqflXvHo

Registration includes a FREE CODE RED document system for your customization on a USB drive, supplied at the watch party

05/26/2026

🚨 Reminder for All 4-H Livestock Exhibitors!🚨

If you plan to exhibit beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, meat goats, dairy goats, poultry, or rabbits, you must complete your annual Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care certification through IQLC or YQCA.

📅 Upcoming IQLC Training Dates:
• Monday, June 15 @ 7 PM — Fairgrounds Community Building
• Monday, June 22 @ 7 PM — Extension Office

✅ Members must register BEFORE attending a training.
🔗 Register for IQLC: https://LawrenceIQLC2026.4honline.com
More information on IQLC can be found here: https://bit.ly/IQLC

✅ Online YQCA certification is also accepted.
🔗 YQCA Online Training: https://www.yqcaprogram.org

For questions or accommodations, contact the Extension Office at (812) 275-4623.

05/24/2026

🦸‍♂️⚡ Mini 4-H Day Camp: Calling All Superheroes! ⚡🦸‍♀️

Suit up, superheroes — it’s time to save the summer at Mini 4-H Day Camp! This year’s theme is “SUPERHERO TRAINING ACADEMY,” and we’re powering up for two action-packed days of heroic fun on June 17 & 18! 💥🛡️

🎯 WHO: Mini 4-H’ers (Grades K-2)
📅 WHEN: June 17 & 18
🕘 TIME: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM each day
📍 WHERE: Lawrence County 4-H Fairgrounds
💰 COST: $45 (Includes all supplies, activities, and lunch/snacks both days!)
🔗 REGISTER HERE: https: LCMiniCamp26.4honline.com

Heroes-in-training will enjoy:
🦸 Superpower challenges
💥 Hero-themed crafts
🕵️ Mission-based games
📚Super storytimes and dance breaks
🦹 Villain-busting adventures
⭐ And tons of action-packed superhero fun!

🦸‍♀️ Capes are optional — heroic attitudes are required!

🌟 Want to Join the Hero Squad?
Older 4-H members can apply to become Mini 4-H Day Camp Counselors! Help train the next generation of superheroes while earning service hours, building leadership skills, and making unforgettable memories. 💚

📋 Apply here:  https: LCMiniCamp26.4honline.com

Get ready to unleash your superpowers and make this the most heroic summer ever! 💫⚡ See you at camp, superheroes!

05/22/2026

🍀 Fair Entry is now Open 🍀

Register at http://lawrencecounty.fairentry.com

Don’t wait the deadline is June 22‼️

05/14/2026

📚 4-H Project Manual Reminder 📚

Project manuals are full of helpful resources to guide members through their 4-H projects. Lawrence County 4-H Council officers provide these manuals free to our members.

If you would like to receive project manuals and have not yet filled out the form, please complete the survey here:
https://bit.ly/4HManuals2026

⏳ Please allow a few days after filling out the form before coming to pick up manuals so we have time to pull them for you.

Some project manual information can be found on the Indiana 4-H Projects page:
https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/projects/index.html

Please note that County Only project information will not be available there. Be sure to check the Lawrence County 4-H Handbook for additional details:
http://bit.ly/LC4HHandbook

Also, our system does not always notify us immediately when projects are added or dropped. If you feel you are missing a manual, please contact us. We may have pulled manuals before project changes were made.