Page County 4-H

05/28/2026

👗✨ Get Ready for Awardrobe! ✨👗

Mark your calendars! 🗓️
Awardrobe Event is happening June 30 starting at 8:30 AM — you won’t want to miss it!

⏳ Registration closes June 10, so be sure to sign up before the deadline!

⚠️ Important Reminder:
This project requires a special report form 📄
👉 Be sure to check the comments below for the correct links and forms so you’re fully prepared.

Let’s see your creativity, style, and hard work shine! 💫

05/28/2026

⚾️💚 Join us for a fun summer evening at the Clarinda A’s Baseball Game on Monday, June 8th at 7:00 PM at Clarinda Municipal Stadium! This special 4-H Night is a great opportunity to support local youth while enjoying America’s favorite pastime with family and friends.

There will be a free will donation, with all proceeds going toward supporting the 4-H Youth Development County Extension Program. Come cheer on the Clarinda A’s as they take on Chillicothe, enjoy the ballpark atmosphere, and help make a difference for local 4-H members and future leaders. We hope to see you there! ⚾️☀️

05/27/2026

🥗✨ Big News for Food & Nutrition Projects! ✨🥗

Say goodbye to MyPlate 👋 and get ready for a fresh approach with the new RealFood diagram!

This updated way of thinking about healthy eating is perfect for:
🍽️ Thrifty Meal Challenge
🍴 Table Settings Contest
🎡 County Fair Food & Nutrition Projects

The RealFood approach focuses on:
✅ Choosing whole, less processed foods
✅ Building balanced meals that make sense in real life
✅ Understanding how your food choices impact health

👉 What does this mean for YOU?

It’s your chance to level up your projects by showing not just what’s on your plate, but why it matters. Judges will love seeing thoughtful, real-world choices that reflect today’s nutrition ideas!

💡 Whether you're planning a budget-friendly meal, creating a themed table, or showcasing your nutrition knowledge—this is your opportunity to think smarter, eat better, and stand out.

Are you ready to bring your best ideas to the table this year? 💪🍎

See the comments section below for the RealFood link!

05/26/2026

Fair Entry is open for Junk-in-a-Bucket, Table Setting and Awardrobe! Registration for these closes on June 10.

Reminder: 4-H families, use your 4-H Online login information to log into the Fair Entry website.

See the comments section below for the link to the 2026 Page County Fair Entry page.

05/22/2026

We are excited to introduce our 2026 summer interns, Hailey Rydberg and Riley Nothwehr. Please help us welcome them and hope they have a fun, successful summer!

05/20/2026

🌱 Garden Club is Growing! 🌱

We had a great time at our first Garden SPIN Club meeting last night! Youth learned all about plant propagation and even got to try propagating houseplants—such a fun way to get their hands dirty and learn by doing.

🌿 Interested in joining? There’s still time!
👧🧑 Open to youth in grades 4–12
💲 $25 per youth
✔️ You do not need to be a current 4‑H member to participate

📅 Next meeting: May 26, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Azria Health Garden (west side of the building)

Come grow with us—new faces are always welcome! 🌼

05/20/2026

🥧 Ready to Roll Up Your Sleeves and Bake? 🥧

Join us for a deliciously fun hands‑on Pie Baking Workshop where youth will learn the art of making pies from scratch—just in time for fair season!

📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ Choose a session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Vintage Spoon | 115 S 15th Street, Clarinda
👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 Grades 4–12
💲 $20 per child

Participants will:
✅ Make homemade pie crust from scratch
✅ Create delicious cherry and apple fillings
✅ Build real baking skills in a fun, supportive environment
Each youth will make two pies—one for the Clover Café at the Page County Fair and one to take home and freeze for static judging.

📝 Register by June 5, 2026
⚠️ Spots are limited—don’t miss out!

05/20/2026

🧵✨ Sewing Workshop for Grades 4–12! ✨🧵

Ready to get creative? Join us for a fun, hands-on sewing workshop where students will learn how to safely use a sewing machine, follow simple patterns, and practice basic stitching skills!

📅 Monday, June 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Page County Extension Office | 311 E Washington St., Clarinda
👧🧒 4th-12th Grade (grade just completed)
💲 $10 per child

🪡 Create your own project to take home
🍪 Snack provided
📍 No experience needed—just bring your creativity!
⚠️ Spots are limited to the first 10 registered, so don’t wait—sign up today!

See the comments section for the link to register.

05/18/2026

🌸 Floral Workshop for Grades 4–12! 🌸

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where students will learn the basics of flower arranging from the base up! Participants will create their own beautiful designs while exploring creativity and learning simple design skills.

✨ No experience needed
🌼 Take home your own arrangement

Spots are limited—sign up today!

See the comments section below for the registration link!

05/15/2026

‼️Today is the day!!!! If you have not already gotten your animals identified, please do so ASAP!!!!‼️

🐮🐐🐷 Attention Exhibitors & Families! 🐑🐴🐔

⏰ May 15 is the DEADLINE for ALL animal identification — don’t miss it!

✅ Animals that must be identified include:
• Cattle (beef, breeding, dairy)
• Goats (meat, breeding, dairy)
• Swine
• Sheep
• Horses
• Poultry
• Rabbits
• Dogs/Pets

🟢 4-H members: Animal IDs must be completed in 4-H Online
🔵 FFA members: Animal IDs must be completed in Fair Entry

🔗 Links to both websites are in the comments section below.

✔️ Don’t wait until the last minute—get those animal IDs entered and be show-ready!