Handy Dandy 4-H Club

10/13/2026

**A NEW 4-H YEAR IS HERE!**
Handy Dandy is gearing up for another year of learning by doing, trying new things, building friendships, and making memories!

From projects and the county fair to leadership and community service, there's always something new to discover in 4-H.

We're excited to see what our members accomplish this year, and we're looking forward to sharing the journey with you!

Interested in learning more about 4-H or our club? Send us a message! We'd love to connect with you.

Here's to a great new year! 🌟

07/21/2026

Happy Fair Week! Best of luck to members exhibiting general exhibits today!

Tuesday: What's Happening at the Fair

General Exhibit Judging Day - open house style and runs from 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Please wait to arrive until 1:00 p.m. sharp (no exhibitors will be allowed to enter the building until this time).

Livestock Check-in from noon and 8:00 p.m.. Livestock exhibitors should start at the 4-H desk in the Static Exhibit Building and do ID checks in the barns.

Horse check-in will also be happening from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.. Horse should check-in near the arena.

07/17/2026

Tomorrow is Project Drop-Off Day! ☘️

We can't wait to see all of our members' projects at the Wright County Fair. Wishing everyone the best of luck, and we can't wait to cheer you on during fair week!

General Exhibit Drop-Off Day is tomorrow, Saturday July 18!

4-H'ers: Bring your projects to the 4-H Exhibit Building at the Wright County Fairgrounds between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

When you arrive, enter the fairgrounds and follow the signs to the 4-H Exhibit Building check-in station. You'll receive an exhibit tag to attach to your project, and our 4-H Ambassadors will help place your exhibit in the building.

Please bring all static exhibits on Saturday, with the exception of:
• Food Revue entries
• Perishable foods
• Fresh fruit
• Flower/indoor gardening cut plants
• Fresh vegetables

These items should be brought on your judging day, Tuesday, July 21.

Can't make it on Saturday? No problem! A friend may drop off your exhibit for you—you do not need to be present.

We can't wait to see all of your hard work on display!

03/21/2026

Great youth leadership learning opportunity led by the State Ambassadors

🌱Ready for an unforgettable adventure this summer?

Youth in grades 7+ are invited to YELLO—Minnesota 4-H’s statewide leadership conference packed with hands‑on workshops, inspiring speakers, new friends, service projects, and epic experiences you’ll be talking about all year!

🌟 Don’t miss out—learn more & register: z.umn.edu/4hyello

03/21/2026

The Handy Dandy 4-H Club has 8 members and was reestablished and relocated in 2006. They meet on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 1 PM. Members enjoy a variety of general and animal projects, giving everyone a chance to explore their interests and try new things. The club also has some great traditions, including a fall trip to a corn maze and painting pumpkins with residents at the Lodge. “My favorite part of being a Handy Dandy 4-H Club member is how fun it is getting to be around everyone and learning in fun environments,” says member Elizabeth.
Give Handy Dandy a shoutout in the comments! Stay tuned for next week’s spotlight!

01/02/2026

Registration for BLU ends in one week

Building Leadership and Understanding at Camp Friendship!

Get ready to Bloom into Leadership! Join us at Camp Friendship for an inspiring weekend of teamwork, communication skill-building, and hands-on service. Youth will connect, grow, and make a real impact through BLU’s disaster relief and emergency response–focused projects. Don’t miss this opportunity to lead, learn, and shine!

📅 February 21-22, 2026
💻 Register at z.umn.edu/4-HBLU
🕚Registration due Friday, January 9

01/01/2026

Something new and fun to try!

Family Fun Night – Bingo & Square Dancing

WHEN: Friday, February 27, 6:00-8:00pm

WHERE: Rockford Township Hall, 3039 Dague Ave SE, Buffalo, 55313

WHO: The whole family

COST: $5 per person/$25 max per family

WHAT: Join Wright County 4-H for a fun night of square dancing & bingo! Learn the basics from experienced dancers/callers 4-H volunteers Brad & Michelle Neutz. Pizza & bingo to follow.

REGISTER ONLINE: by February 20 through 4HOnline.com

01/01/2026

At the December meeting we played Minute to Win It games and made a couple ornaments!

01/01/2026

🌲 Overnight Camp Counselor & CIT

🏕️ Be a Leader at 4-H Camp Koronis! 🏕️
Ready for an unforgettable summer experience? Become an Overnight Camp Counselor or Counselor in Training (CIT) and help create lifelong memories for younger campers—while building leadership skills of your own!

✨ Overnight Camp: June 14–18
📍 Camp Koronis (near Paynesville)

👥 Who Can Apply?
• Counselors: Youth who have completed 10th
• CITs: Youth who have completed 9th grade (includes a unique leadership training experience)

🔗 Overnight Counselor Info: z.umn.edu/koroniscounselorinfo
🔗 CIT Info: z.umn.edu/koroniscit

⏰ Deadline to apply: February 6
Application and interview links are listed above—don’t miss out!r

12/22/2025

If you're still in need of some last minute gifts, the 4-H office now has super cute 4-H themed socks in a variety of options from 4-H livestock projects, to clovers, to a few more just for fun! Socks are $13/pair and are one-size fits all. All proceeds will go towards the new foodstand project! Swing by the Extension Office to see what's available or email us if you'd like a close-up photo of the options before you head in! Office hours are 8 am - 4:30 pm M-F.