Kalkaska County 4-H New Page

11/05/2026

Help Kalkaska Win!

It's time to put our community spirit to work! Throughout the month of November, the Kalkaska MSU Extension office is joining other District 3 MSU Extension offices in a friendly food drive competition to see who can create the most impressive can-struction using donated non-perishable food and hygiene items.

We're calling on Kalkaska County residents, 4-H families, local businesses, and community organizations to help us build something great!

Here's how you can help:

Donate non-perishable food items and hygiene products throughout November.

Bring your donations to the Kalkaska MSU Extension office inside the Kaliseum lobby.

Help us reach our goal and bring home the win!

All donations collected in Kalkaska will go directly to KAIR in Kalkaska, helping support individuals and families right here in our community.

Donations are being accepted through December 1st. If our office is closed, donations can be left just outside the office door inside the Kaliseum entrance.

Let's show what Kalkaska County can do! Every can, box, and bottle makes a difference. Let's turn our generosity into some serious CAN-struction!

11/05/2026

❄️ Help Us Start a 4-H Snowshoe Club! ❄️

We’re looking to bring a fun new winter adventure to Kalkaska County 4-H, and we need YOUR help!

We are hoping to start a Snowshoe SPIN Club for youth ages 8 and up! This club would give kids the opportunity to get outdoors, explore nature, stay active, and enjoy Michigan’s beautiful winter season!

🌲 We are currently looking for:
🥾 Snowshoe Donations – New or gently used snowshoes in youth and adult sizes.
🙋 Adult Volunteers – Outdoor enthusiasts who would be interested in helping lead or assist with the club. No need to be an expert, just enjoy the outdoors and working with youth!

💚 Help us turn this idea into a reality!
If you’re interested in volunteering or have snowshoes you’d like to donate, please contact the Kalkaska County MSU Extension 4-H Office!
💻[email protected] 📞231-258-3320

🍀 Let’s get our Kalkaska 4-H kids outside and exploring this winter!

Send a message to learn more

11/03/2026

Hello 4-H Families 🍀,

Stay up to date with what’s happening in 4-H! Our November 4-H Newsletter is here!

This month, we’re sharing updates on our upcoming Leaders Association elections, opportunities to coach spring soccer, highlights from our Stitches & Stockings Sewing Club, and our holiday canned food drive!

Please take a moment to read the attached newsletter for all the details.
Thank you for your continued support of Kalkaska County 4-H Program! 🍀

10/28/2026

🏀 CRAWFORD COUNTY — WE NEED YOU! WILL YOU BE ONE OF OUR BASKETBALL VOLUNTEERS? 🏀

We’ve heard from several people that a 4-H Basketball program would be a GREAT opportunity for our youth! 💚 And we agree! But now we need to find the people who are willing to help make it happen.

🙋 So, here’s the big question: WILL YOU VOLUNTEER?
to apply to be a GOLD Volunteer : https://msu.samaritan.com/custom/502/volunteer_home

We need AT LEAST 4 volunteers to bring this program to life for local youth. You don’t have to be a professional coach! If you have basketball experience, enjoy the game, and want to encourage kids, we would love to talk with you!

🏀 And we can make this work with YOUR schedule!

You can help with either:
- A 3-day basketball clinic: Friday after school, Saturday, and Sunday.
- A 6-week 4-H SPIN Club: Six Saturdays, 3 hours each Saturday.

We can work together to decide which format works best for the volunteers!

💚 Here’s the best part: You don't have to figure everything out on your own! Shay with Crawford County 4-H can help with finding a gym, paperwork, supplies, registration, and program planning. You bring your basketball knowledge and willingness to work with youth, and we will help you get started!

Volunteering is a chance to make a real difference. You could help a child learn their first basketball skills, build confidence, discover teamwork, practice good sportsmanship, and find a new activity they love. Sometimes, the biggest impact we make is simply showing up for kids. ❤️

We would love to offer this program, but it cannot happen without YOU. We need at least four volunteers to get started!

👇 PLEASE COMMENT BELOW OR SEND ME A MESSAGE:

🏀 I'M INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING!”

Even if you're unsure about the commitment or have questions about becoming a 4-H volunteer, please reach out! Let's talk about how you could be part of this opportunity.

Help us turn a great idea into something REAL for Crawford County youth! 💚🏀

10/28/2026

🎃 Don't let your 4-H connection become a ghost story! 👻
This spooky season, reconnect with the experiences, friendships, and opportunities that helped shape your 4-H journey whether as a volunteer, member, parent or friend.

Michigan 4-H Alumni and Friends is a growing network of individuals who believe in supporting youth and strengthening the future of 4-H. Stay connected, receive updates, discover volunteer opportunities, and support the next generation of 4-H youth.

No tricks, just treats! 🍬 Join today: extension.msu.edu/4Halumni

10/27/2026

Oh my gourd, these are cute. 🎃 Bring a little 4-H to your front porch this Halloween with our free 4-H pumpkin stencils!

Pick your favorite, grab a pumpkin and get carving. Then show us your masterpiece! Click here: https://bit.ly/4BoZDFf 🍀

10/27/2026

Want to make your 4-H club even better? Join us Today at noon for Infusing Positive Youth Development into Your 4-H Club!

Get fresh ideas to build belonging, encourage youth voice, and help your members become Beyond Ready!

More information and Registration: https://www.canr.msu.edu/.../mi-4-h-volunteer-webinar-series. See less

Want to make your 4-H club even better? Join us October 27 at noon for Infusing Positive Youth Development into Your 4-H Club!

Get fresh ideas to build belonging, encourage youth voice, and help your members become Beyond Ready!

More information and Registration: https://www.canr.msu.edu/volunteering/mi-4-h-volunteer-webinar-series.

10/25/2026

Great end to the fall soccer season! 🍀

All teams did a pink out for breast cancer awareness month and we ended with our annual Parents Vs Kids Game. 🎀

Parents still undefeated … maybe next year kids!

Thanks everyone for a great season, and we’ll see you back in the spring! ⚽️

10/22/2026

♻️🌎 DON’T TOSS IT… WE CAN UPCYCLE IT! 🎨🍀
Kalkaska County 4-H is gearing up for an exciting new Upcycling SPIN Club, where youth will turn everyday recyclables into creative, one-of-a-kind projects!
Before you throw something away, consider saving it for us! We’re collecting:
♻️ Egg cartons
♻️ Toilet paper & paper towel rolls
♻️ Plastic and glass jars
♻️ Aluminum cans
♻️ Cereal boxes & cardboard
♻️ Pop tabs
♻️ Plastic & metal bottle caps
♻️ W**e corks
♻️ Fabric scraps
♻️ Buttons
♻️ Old magazines
♻️ Yarn & ribbon
♻️ Small cardboard boxes
♻️ And other fun, reusable materials!
We ask that all donated items be clean, empty, and free of sharp edges.
📍 Contact the Kalkaska County MSU Extension office to arrange a drop-off!
🍀 Reduce. Reuse. Reimagine. 4-H!

10/20/2026

Still a few more spots left! Classes start Monday night ✂️

🧵🪡 We’re excited to introduce our Stitches & Stockings 4-H SPIN Club! 🍀

Whether you’re brand new to sewing or already know your way around a sewing machine, come learn new skills, get creative, and make something special just in time for the holidays! 🎁

📅 October 26 – November 30
⏰ Mondays | 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 Commission on Aging – Kalkaska
👧 Ages 10–19
💲 $10 registration fee
🪡 We have 5 sewing machines available, or you’re welcome to bring your own!
✨ Spots are limited, so don’t wait to sign up!

🍀 Register today at www.4honline.com

📞 Questions? Contact our MSU Extension office at 231-258-3320.