Purdue Extension - Porter County

10/16/2026

Join us on November 19th at Portage Library for a FREE lecture on Computer Basics.
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Digital Skills Lecture Computer Basics, Portage Public Library, FREE PROGRAM

10/15/2026

Join us on November 17th at the Valparaiso Library for this FREE Senior Planet workshop from AARP. This workshops topic will be Watching Videos on You Tube.
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Senior Planet from AARP workshop watching videos on You tube (web browser), Valparaiso Public Library, FREE WORKSHOP

10/12/2026

Purdue Extension is proud to announce upcoming Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education programs for fall 2026, offering vital continuing education opportunities for commercial pesticide applicators across Indiana.
The workshops will be held at three locations throughout the state; Fort Wayne (Nov. 17), Alexandria (Nov. 18), and Chrisney (Dec. 9). Each session runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. local time.
Participants will earn up to five continuing education credits in multiple categories, including: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 7D, 8, 11, and RT.
Registration is $80, which includes lunch, and must be completed at least one week prior to the selected workshop date. Full agendas, program details, and registration are available at: https://bit.ly/INPACE2026

10/12/2026

Senior Planet by AARP offering a FREE Tech Tuesday for 50+ program.
Our second session begins November 10th, limited spaces.
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Senior Planet by AARP FREE five-week program series to build practical digital skills through hands-on learning in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

10/09/2026

Cook It Forward with Jasper County 4-H!

Youth in grades 3–8 are invited to roll up their sleeves and build their cooking skills during this four-session, hands-on cooking and service program! Participants will learn kitchen safety and cooking basics, discover where food comes from, plan a balanced meal and then put those skills into action by preparing a meal to give to others.

November 9, 10, 16 & 17
5–6 p.m. CST
Jasper County Fairgrounds Community Building
Registration is FREE, thanks to the Jasper Newton Foundation!



Register here:
https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1UkSgqHRjtFTofI

10/09/2026

Computer Basics on November 19, at Portage Library. Join us for this FREE program.
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Digital Skills Lecture Computer Basics, Portage Public Library, FREE PROGRAM

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

📢 Junior Leader Meeting Cancellation

Unfortunately, due to a low number of RSVPs, we will be canceling the Junior Leader meeting on Saturday, October 10 at the Porter County Museum in downtown Valparaiso.

We hope to see more participation at future Junior Leader events! Be sure to keep an eye on this page for upcoming opportunities and announcements.

Thank you for your understanding!

10/09/2026

🎃👻 THANK YOU FOR A BOO-TIFUL 2026 JamBOOree! 👻🎃

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to our 2026 JamBOOree on Tuesday, October 6! 🧡 We hope you had a spooktacular time, learned something new, connected with others, and left feeling excited about all the possibilities for your 2026–2027 4-H year! 🌟🐴🐄🐑🐰

And we couldn't let the night go by without giving a HUGE shoutout to our wonderful 4-H volunteers! 💚 Thank you for helping make this event happen, sharing your time and talents throughout the evening, and sticking around to help with cleanup. We truly couldn't do it without you! 👏🧹

Here's to a fantastic new 4-H year filled with new projects, new experiences, new friendships, and plenty of opportunities to grow! 🌱✨

Thank you for making our 2026 JamBOOree one to remember! 🎃🧡

Let's make this 4-H year the best one yet! 🎉