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Sep 2010
         

         

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Events for September 06, 2010 - October 06, 2010
Sep07
Washington Parish-Pine Jr. High School 4-H Club Meeting
9/7/2010  7:50 AM - 8:40 AM
Pine School, 1 Raider drive, Pine, LA 70438

Everyone is invited to this meeting who is interested in joining Washington Parish 4-H!
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Contact: Becnel, Emily G.
Sep07
Washington Parish-Pine High School 4-H Club Meeting
9/7/2010  8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Pine School, 1 Raider Drive, Pine, LA 70438

Everyone is invited to this meeting who is interested in joining Washington Parish 4-H!
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Contact: Becnel, Emily G.
Sep07
Allen Parish Po-Boy Fund Raiser
9/7/2010  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Oberlin Cafeteria, 104 South 4th Street, Oberlin, LA 70655

Po-Boy lunch sale to raise money for 4-H University expenses.
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Contact: Cronan, Nancy C.
Sep07
Washington Parish-Franklinton Jr. High School 4-H Club Meeting
9/7/2010  10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Franklinton Jr. High School, 617 Main Street, Franklinton, LA 70438

Everyone is invited to this meeting who is interested in joining Washington Parish 4-H!
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Contact: Becnel, Emily G.
Sep07
Washington Parish-Thomas Elementary 4-H Club Meeting
9/7/2010  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Thomas Elementary School, 30341 HWY 424, Thomas, LA 70438

Everyone is invited to this meeting who is interested in joining Washington Parish 4-H!
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Contact: Becnel, Emily G.
Sep07
SELNA Meeting
9/7/2010  6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Mike's Catfish

Quarterly meeting of the Southeast Louisiana Nursery Association. Dutch treat.
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Contact: Coco, Annie M.
Sep08
Webster Parish: Divorce: Children in the Middle
9/8/2010  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Webster parish Extension Office, 1202 Homer Road, Minden, Louisiana 71055

A program to help parents cope with the stress of divorce and to teach parenting skills to prevent placing the child in the middle of conflicts.
Read More... Childen In The Middle Pamphlet 2010.pdf  

Contact: Joan Almond
Sep09
Washington Parish - Franklinton Elementary 4-H Club Meeting
9/9/2010  1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Franklinton Elementary School, 345 Jaguar Drive, Franklinton, LA 70438

Everyone is invited to this meeting who is interested in joining Washington Parish 4-H!
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Contact: Becnel, Emily G.
Sep09
Bossier Parish 4-H Cloverbuds Meeting
9/9/2010  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Waller Elem. School, 1130 Patricia Dr., Bossier City, LA 71112

4-H based group is open to youth ages 5-8 and to the first 100 enrolled with dues paid. This is the first meeting of the school year and monthly meetings will rotate to locations in the parish.
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Contact: Crnkovic, Jeannie
Sep09
Jeff Davis - Child Care Provider Class
9/9/2010  6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
LSU AgCenter, 1006 S. Lake Arthur Avenue , Jennings, Louisiana 70546

Kids in the Kitchen is a fun way to explore nutrition, early math and science through simple cooking activities for young children. The cost is $10 per person and payable ONLY with money orders made payable to LSU AgCenter.
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Contact: Penny E Thibodeaux
Sep09
Vermilion Parish 4-H Junior Leader Club Meeting
9/9/2010  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Vermilion Extension Office, 1105 W. Port St., Abbeville, LA 70510

Monthly meeting of the Vermilion 4-H Junior Leader Club.
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Contact: Waits, Shannan
Sep10
Desoto Parish-General Exhibits & Miss DeSoto 4-H resumes due
9/10/2010  8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
David Means 4-H Center, 10117 Hwy 171, Grand Cane, LA 71032

The DeSoto Parish Fair will be accepting entries for the arts and crafts competition on Friday, Sept. 10th. To enter the Miss DeSoto 4-H Contest you must be at least in the 7th grade, complete a resume of your 4-H and other extracurricular activities and go through a professional interview.
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Contact: Kile, Mindy G
Sep11
Florida Parishes Fishing Rodeo/Clinic
9/11/2010  7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Bogue Chitto State Park , 17049 State Park Boulevard (4 miles south of Franklinton just off Hwy. 25), Franklinton, LA 70438

A fishing rodeo open to all youth ages 8 - 17.
Read More... Fishing Rodeo Flyer 2010-2.pdf  

Contact: Givens, Stefen L.
Sep11
Assumption Parish-St. Jude Bike-a-Thon
9/11/2010  7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Assumption Community Hospital, 135 HWY 402, Napoleonville, LA 70390

Memorial Bike-a-Thon to benefit St. Jude Research Hospital.
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Contact: Castro, Margo
Sep11
La. Master Gardener Association's Annual Plant Sale-Lafayette Parish
9/11/2010  9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Demonstration Beds, Coliseum Rd; , Lafayette, La , Louisiana 70501

The Lafayette Master Gardener Association is having their annual plant sale on Saturday, September 11th, 2010. Come and view our wide diversity of hard-to-find plants!
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Contact: Angie Arnould
Sep11
Emergency Preparedness for Child Care CDA 1-St. John Parish
9/11/2010  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
St. John Parish Library, 2920 New Hwy. 51, Laplace, LA 70068

Is your child care ready in case of a hurricane or other disasters? Included are recommendations for gathering and implementing an emergency preparedness plan. At least 10 child care providers must be registered in a class for that class to be conducted. Pre-registration is required! Certificates will be awarded upon completion of each session to those completing the entire 3 hours of training and who have registered prior to the beginning of the class. The flyer with the registration form is attached.
Read More... Sept Oct Nov CCP class.pdf  

Contact: Cynthia L Clifton
Sep11
Caddo 4-H Parish Fair Premier Exhibitor Test
9/11/2010  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Caddo 4-H Office, 2408 East 70th St., Shreveport, LA 71105

Written test given to livestock exhibitors showing at the Caddo Parish Fair. Call 318-226-6805 to sign-up to take the test.
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Contact: Pace, Katherine B.
Sep12
Cameron Parish Shooting Sports Practice
9/12/2010  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Creole Gun Range, Next to Air Logistics on Front Ridge, Cameron, LA 70631

Practice at the Creole Gun Range.
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Contact: Dusty J Zaunbrecher
Sep12
Natchitoches Parish Shooting Sports Shotgun Discipline Fall Practice
9/12/2010  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Natchitoches Shooting Range, 635 Tauzin Island Rd., Natchitoches, LA 71457

New, never enrolled 4-H members are welcomed to attend. Beginners, intermediate and advanced shooters are also welcomed. The cost is $7.50 per practice. For more information, contact Steve Roberts, 4-H Agent at Sroberts@agcenter.lsu.edu or 318-357-2224.
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Contact: Valerie Mitchell
Sep13
Washington Parish-Northshore HEA 4-H Club Meeting
9/13/2010  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
VFW Post 7286, 2027 Ronald Reagan Hwy, Covington, LA 70435

This meeting is open to anyone who is interested in joining 4-H.
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Contact: Becnel, Emily G.
Sep13
DeSoto Parish Cloverbud Meeting
9/13/2010  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
David B. Means 4-H Center, 10117 Hwy 171, Grand Cane, LA 71032

Monthly Cloverbud meeting open to pre-K to 3rd graders.
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Contact: Kile, Mindy G
Sep13
SW LA Beekeeping Association
9/13/2010  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
War Memorial Civic Center, 250 West 7th Street, DeRidder, LA 70634

SW LA Beekeepers Association: First Official Meeting
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Contact: Hawkins, Keith
Sep14
Bossier Parish-Living Well Expo
9/14/2010  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bossier Civic Center

A FREE & fun-filled day celebrating healthy lifestyles with seminars, exhibits, door prizes and demonstrations.
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Contact: Almond, Joan P.
Sep14
Washington Parish-Angie Jr. High School 4-H Club Meeting
9/14/2010  2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Angie Jr. High School, 6443 Dixon Street, Angie, LA 70426

This meeting is open to anyone who is interested in joining 4-H.
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Contact: Becnel, Emily G.
Sep14
St. John Parish Children in the Middle Workshop
9/14/2010  3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Options for Independence, 490 Belle Terre Blvd., Laplace, LA 70068

The goal of this workshop is to help parents cope with their decisions of divorce and not putting the children in the middle of their dispute.
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Contact: Cynthia L Clifton
Sep14
DeSoto Parish 4-H Cook-Off
9/14/2010  5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
David Means 4-H Center, 10117 Hwy 171, Grand Cane, LA 71032

This year at the DeSoto Parish Fair there will be a Cooking Contest. There will be five categories.
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Contact: Kile, Mindy G
Sep14
Natchitoches Parish Junior Leader Meeting
9/14/2010  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Natchitoches Arts Center, 716 Second Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457

Monthly Jr. leader meeting
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Contact: Valerie Mitchell
Sep14
DeSoto Parish 4-H Talent Show
9/14/2010  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
David Mean 4-H Center, 10117 Hwy 171, Grand Cane, LA 71032

A Talent Show will be held at the 4-H Office to accompany the DeSoto Parish Fair. There will be Jr. & Sr. divisions with awards given in each division. Talent must be appropriate for a 4-H activity and groups may not be larger than 8 youth. For more information contact Ms. Mindy Kile at 318-872-0533.
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Contact: Kile, Mindy G
Sep15
Allen Parish Fair
9/15/2010 - 9/18/2010  All Day Event
Allen Parish Fair Grounds

Exhibits, carnival rides, food, fun and livestock
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Contact: Bellon, Randall K.
Sep16
Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional Review and Exam
9/16/2010 - 9/17/2010  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Botanical Garden Study Room at City Park

Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association and LSU AgCenter host the certified nursery and landscape professional review and exam. Pre-registration of $75 required. Study manuals are $60 each.
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Contact: Gill, Daniel J.
Sep16
Assumption Parish Cloverbud Meeting
9/16/2010  5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Assumption Parish LSU AgCenter, 119 Robin Street, Napoleonville, LA 70390

Monthly Clover Bud meeting
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Contact: Castro, Margo
Sep16
DeSoto Parish Market Hog Show
9/16/2010  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
David Means 4-H Center, 10117 Hwy 171, Grand Cane, LA 71032

We have 31 pigs shown by 16 4-H exhibitors. The DeSoto Parish Junior Leader Club will be selling concessions.
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Contact: Usrey, Molly F.
Sep16
Assumption Parish Jr. Leader Meeting
9/16/2010  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Assumption Parish LSU AgCenter, 119 Robin Street, Napoleonville, LA 70390

Monthly junior leader meeting
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Contact: Castro, Margo
Sep17
DeSoto Parish Pet and Dog Show
9/17/2010  5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
David B. Means 4-H Center, 10117 Hwy 171, Grand Cane, LA 71032

Check in for the dog show will be at 5:30 p.m. and the show will began at 6 p.m. You do not have to be a member of 4-H to participate. Any age through 12th grade. Dogs must be on a leash and you must show proof of current rabies vaccines. Categories are largest dog, smallest dog, best trained dog, best behaved dog, loudest dog, best dressed and the best over-all breed. The pet show will follow the dog show with categories as largest, smallest, most unusual, best trained, best behaved, best groomed, best dressed and owner/pet look-a-like. For more information, contact the Desoto Parish Office at 318-872-0533.
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Contact: Usrey, Molly F.
Sep18
Vermilion Parish 4-H Foundation Skeet Shoot
9/18/2010  8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
G. O. L. Shooting Range, 11919 La. Hwy. 697, Abbeville, LA 70510

First annual Vermilion 4-H Foundation skeet shoot
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Contact: Waits, Hilton
Sep18
Caldwell Parish 4-H Beef and Goat Show
9/18/2010  8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Columbia Lions Club Rodeo Arena, Rodeo Road, Columbia, LA

The Caldwell Parish 4-H Beef and Goat Show will be held on September 18 at the Columbia Lions Club Rodeo Arena. The deadline to enter is September 16.
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Contact: Mccann, Jimmy D.
Sep18
Avoyelles Parish Child Care Provider Class
9/18/2010  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Avoyelles Parish Extension Office, 8592 Hwy 1, Mansura, LA

Children and the Outdoors (CDA 2) Class. The cost is $10.00 for the 3-hour class.
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Contact: Evans, Kimberly A.
Sep18
Calcasieu Parish-Child Care Provider Class
9/18/2010  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
First Methodist School, 812 Kirkman Street (Corner of Broad and Kirkman), Lake Charles, Louisiana

Using Storybooks to Teach
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Contact: Penny E Thibodeaux
Sep18
DeSoto Parish 4-H Beef, Dairy and Goat Shows
9/18/2010  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
David B. Means 4-H Center, 10117 Hwy 171, Grand Cane, LA 71032

The DeSoto Parish Livestock show will begin with goats followed by beef than ending with dairy animals. Concessions will be available through the Junior Leader Club concession stand.
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Contact: Usrey, Molly F.
Sep18
Avoyelles Parish Child Care Provider Class
9/18/2010  12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Avoyelles Parish Extension Office, 8592 Hwy 1, Mansura, LA

Character Critters Class (CDA 6). Cost is $10.00 for the 3-hour class.
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Contact: Evans, Kimberly A.
Sep18
Calcasieu Parish-Child Care Provider Class
9/18/2010  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
First Methodist School, 812 Kirkman Street (corner of Broad St. and Kirkman St.), Lake Charles, Louisiana

Learning Through Literacy
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Contact: Penny E Thibodeaux
Sep18
DeSoto Parish Shot Gun Shoot
9/18/2010  1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
David B. Means 4-H Center, 10117 Hwy 171, Grand Cane, LA 71032

This year at the DeSoto Parish Fair there will be a shot gun shoot. There will be 2 age divisions and the winner of each division will receive a prize. The competition will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. There will be a $5 entry fee this year. Call 318-872-0533 if you plan on shooting and would like to use 4-H’s guns, otherwise no need to preregister, just show up, shoot and have a great time!
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Contact: Kile, Mindy G
Sep18
Cameron Parish Shooting Sports Practice
9/18/2010  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Lake Charles Gun Range

Cameron Parish shooting sports practice.
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Contact: Dusty J Zaunbrecher
Sep20
Lafayette Parish First Year Livestock Exhibitor Meeting
9/20/2010  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
4-H Office, 1010 Lafayette St., Ste 325, Lafayette, LA 70501

Informational meeting for those 4-H'ers and their parents who are showing livestock for the first time.
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Contact: Arnould, Angela R.
Sep21
Vermilion Parish 4-H Leader Training
9/21/2010  12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Vermilion Extension Office, 1105 W. Port Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

This meeting is where current and new 4-H volunteer leaders will receive training on how to elect officers, how to conduct a 4-H Club meeting, rules governing use of the 4-H clover and much more. The meeting will be held at the Vermilion Extension Office in Abbeville and begins with a meal at noon and will last until 3:00 p.m. The program will be presented by 4-H agents, volunteer leaders and 4-H members.
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Contact: Waits, Shannan
Sep21
Bossier Parish: Divorce: Children in the Middle
9/21/2010  2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Bossier Parish Courthouse, 4th Floor, 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, Louisiana 71006

A program to help parents and children cope with the stress of divorce and to teach parenting skills to prevent placing the child in the middle of conflicts.
Read More... 2010 CIM Brochure.pdf  

Contact: Foster, Terry L.
Sep21
St. John Parish - Anger Management Workshop
9/21/2010  3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Options for Independence, 490 Belle Terre Blvd., Laplace, LA 70068

The goal of the workshop is to help children and adults cope with their anger situations in a more calm and relaxed manner.
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Contact: Cynthia L Clifton
Sep21
Jeff Davis 4-H Officers Training
9/21/2010  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Welsh Elementary School

Annual 4-H workshop to assist new club officers and leaders in organizing club meetings and teaching new officers responsibilities of duties of office held.
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Contact: Cecil, Silas
Sep22
Azalea Society of America - Louisiana Chapter Meeting
9/22/2010  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hammond Research Station, 21549 Old Covington Hwy, Hammond, LA 70403

Summer meeting of the Louisiana Chapter of the Azalea Society of America. Refreshments served. Review of the spring annual convention financial report.
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Contact: Bracy, Regina P.
Sep23
Lafayette Parish - First Call for Enrollment Cards
9/23/2010 - 9/24/2010  All Day Event
4-H Office, 1010 Lafayette St., Ste 325, Lafayette, La 70501

First call for enrollment cards to be turned in to the Lafayette Parish 4-H Office.
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Contact: Simmons, Samantha L.
Sep23
2010 Sugarcane 4-H Livestock Show
9/23/2010 - 9/25/2010  5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SugArena, 713 Northwest Bypass, New Iberia, LA 70560

The annual Sugarcane 4-H Livestock Show is open to junior exhibitors from the sugarcane producing parishes. Beef Breeding, Market Lamb, Market Goat, Commercial Heifer and a Rabbit Show will also be held.
Read More... 2010 Sugarcane 4-H Livestock Show schedule.pdf  livestock entry form_ 10.pdf  rabbit show entry form_ 10.pdf  

Contact: Fredieu, Joshua
Sep23
Iberia Parish Sugarcane Festival Exhibit Contest
9/23/2010 - 9/24/2010  3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cyr-Gates Community Center-New Iberia City Park, Parkview Drive, New Iberia, Louisiana 70560

Adult and Jr. sugarcane producers compete for silver bowl for the title of champion sugarcane exhibit in sugar producing parishes.
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Contact: Blair J Hebert
Sep23
Lafourche Parish Junior Leader Meeting
9/23/2010  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Raceland Ag Building, 115 Texas St, Raceland, LA 70394

Enrollment meeting for 2010-2011 Lafourche Parish junior leader club
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Contact: Donna G Ayo
Sep23
DeSoto Parish 4-H Photo Club
9/23/2010  5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
David B. Means 4-H Center, 10117 Hwy 171, Grand Cane, LA 71032

Any 4-H member interested in learning more about photography should join the 4-H Photography Club! Ms. Karen Goodman will be leading the Photography Club this year. This will be the first meeting and regular meetings will be held every other month during the school year.
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Contact: Kile, Mindy G
Sep23
Getting in Tune-Franklin Parish
9/23/2010  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Franklin Parish Courthouse Extension Auditorium, 6562 Main Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295

Socialization and guidance of infants and toddlers is the focus of this lesson. Healthy social-emotional development in infancy underlies all other learning.
Read More... JULY TO SEPT 2010 TRAINING MAILOUT.doc  

Contact: Boutwell, Mary Virginia
Sep23
Terrebonne Parish Junior Leader Meeting
9/23/2010  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Houma Municipal Auditorium, 880 Verrett Street, Houma, LA 70360

Become a Junior Leader! Attention 7th-12th graders: This club participates in many fun community service activities, fundraisers, and trips. Come find out more!
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Contact: Cherie S Roger
Sep24
Avoyelles Parish Build a Habitat Box Workshop
9/24/2010  All Day Event
LSU AgCenter , 8592 Hwy 1 Suite 1 , Mansura, Louisiana 71350

In this workshop 4-H'ers will learn the basics of woodworking.
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Contact: Boe, Esther C.
Sep24
Iberia 4-H Sugar Cookery Contest
9/24/2010  8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cyr Gates Community Center, New Iberia City Park - Parkview Drive, New Iberia, LA 70563

The Iberia 4-H Sugar Cookery contest is open to all Iberia 4-H'ers. All exhibits must be made from scratch, containing at least one cup of sugar. A recipe must be attached to the exhibit.
Read More... Sugar Cookery Rules.pdf  

Contact: Fredieu, Joshua
Sep25
Cameron Pet Show and Photo Contest
9/25/2010  8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wilkerson Barn

Cameron Parish pet show and photo contest.
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Contact: Miller, Ruby
Sep25
Iberia Parish Sugarcane Judging Contest
9/25/2010  8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Cyr-Gates Community Center-New Iberia City Park, Parkview Drive, New Iberia, Louisiana 70560

4-H'ers compete for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winning teams and a plaque will be awarded for high-scoring individual of the contest.
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Contact: Blair J Hebert
Sep25
Bossier Parish 4-H Livestock Show
9/25/2010  8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Louisiana State Fairgrounds, 3701 Hudson St., Shreveport, LA 71109

Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.; show starts at 8:30 a.m. Concessions will be available.
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Contact: Alex C Shook
Sep25
National Hunting and Fishing Day - Washington Parish
9/25/2010  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Washington Parish Fairgrounds, Intersection of Bene and Main Streets, Franklinton, LA 70438

Fishing, hunting and shooting activities and prizes given to winners in this 4-H event.
Read More... Natl hunt-fish day flyer-2010.pdf  

Contact: Givens, Stefen L.
Sep25
Tangipahoa Parish-Horse Farm Management - Equine Water Quality Series Workshop
9/25/2010  9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Hammond Research Station, 21549 Old Covington Hwy., Hammond, Louisiana 70403

The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant are presenting the 2nd Horse Farm Workshop in the Equine Water Quality Series.
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Contact: Carol D Franze
Sep25
Vermilion Parish 4-H Swine Clinic
9/25/2010  9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Cecil McCrory Exhibit Building, 1105 W. Port Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

The first Swine Clinic for the 2010-2011 livestock show season. Exhibitors will receive information on showmanship techniques and the care and feeding of their animals.
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Contact: Granger, Andrew L.
Sep25
Turn off Week: Family Fun Day
9/25/2010  10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Camp Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center, 3000 Hwy 8, Pollock, La 71467

Enjoy a family fun day at camp grant walker fishing, bicycling, swimming and much more. Don’t forget to bring your a healthy picnic lunch and your fishing pole!
Read More... family fun day copy.jpg  

Contact: Petrus, Christina
Sep25
Bossier Parish Pet Show
9/25/2010  1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Louisiana State Fairgrounds, 3701 Hudson St., Shreveport, LA 71109

Smallest, largest, most unusual, best groomed, best trick, softest fur and best costume are the 7 categories. Pet must be domestic, not wild life. All animals must arrive in a cage or on a leash and kept contained throughout the show.
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Contact: Alex C Shook
Sep26
Natchitoches Parish Fair & Rodeo
9/26/2010 - 10/2/2010  All Day Event
Natchitoches Parish Fair Grounds

Carnival and Rodeo
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Contact: Valerie Mitchell
Sep26
Washington Parish-Franklinton High School 4-H Club Meeting
9/26/2010  7:20 AM - 8:00 AM
Franklinton High School, One Demon Circle, Franklinton, LA 70438

Anyone who is interested in joining 4-H is invited to this meeting.
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Contact: Becnel, Emily G.
Sep26
Washington Parish-Wesley Ray Elementary School 4-H Club Meeting
9/26/2010  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wesley Ray Elementary School, 30523 E. Wesley Ray Road, Angie, LA 70426

Anyone who is interested in joining 4-H is invited to this meeting.
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Contact: Becnel, Emily G.
Sep26
Natchitoches Parish Fair Entries
9/26/2010  2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Natchitoches Parish Fair Grounds

Competitive Exhibits Entered
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Contact: Valerie Mitchell
Sep26
Natchitoches Parish Shooting Sports Shotgun Discipline Fall Practice
9/26/2010  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Natchitoches Shooting Range, 635 Tauzin Island Rd., Natchitoches, LA 71457

New, never enrolled 4-H members are welcome to attend. Beginners, intermediate and advanced shooters are also welcome. The cost is $7.50 per practice. For more information, contact Steve Roberts, 4-H Agent at Sroberts@agcenter.lsu.edu or 318-357-2224
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Contact: Valerie Mitchell
Sep27
Natchitoches Parish Fair Entries & Various Events
9/27/2010  10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Natchitoches Parish Fair Grounds

Competitive Exhibits Entered 10:00 - 2:00 Educational Booth Set Up 1:00 - 7:00 Horse Show Registration 5:30 - 5:45 Horse Show 6:00 - until
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Contact: Valerie Mitchell
Sep27
Lafayette Parish Rabbit Clinic 1 (Breeds & Selection)
9/27/2010  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
4-H Office, 1010 Lafayette St., Ste 325, Lafayette, LA 70501

Learn more about selecting your rabbits and their breeds at our clinic.
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Contact: Arnould, Angela R.
Sep27
Lincoln Parish-Child Care Provider Training - Discovering Science
9/27/2010  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Community Trust Bank, 1511 North Trenton Street, Ruston, LA 71270

Caregivers will learn how to help children understanding why things happen. Learn how to teach children the many wonders of science with fun hands-on activities. Please call 318-251-5134, for more information.
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Contact: Cathy S Judd
Sep27
Lincoln Parish-Junior Leadership Kick-off
9/27/2010  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Pizza Inn, 1108 Cooktown Road, Ruston, LA 71270

Meet us at the Pizza Inn on Tech Drive for food, fun, friends, and much more! Bring money if you would like to eat at the buffet. Maggie Moo's, Smoothie King, Blockbuster, Pizza Inn, Celebrity Theaters, and more have donated lots of door prizes!!!! Bring a friend.
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Contact: Amanda J Simmons
Sep28
Red River Parish Fair & Rodeo
9/28/2010 - 10/2/2010  All Day Event
Red River Parish Fairgrounds

Red River Parish Fair and Rodeo
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Contact: Jennifer C Moseley
Sep28
Natchitoches Parish Fair Judging of Exhibits
9/28/2010  8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Natchitoches Parish Fair Grounds - Blue Building

Blue Building will be closed to public. The judging of exhibits will be from 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.. Animals may be admitted to barn 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Contact: Valerie Mitchell
Sep28
Vermilion Parish 4-H Rice Poster Contest
9/28/2010  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Vermilion Extension Office, 1105 W. Port St., Abbeville, LA 70510

Entries for the annual Vermilion rice poster contest are due to the Vermilion Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28th. For more information, contact the Vermilion Extension Office at 337-898-4335.
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Contact: Waits, Hilton
Sep28
St. Tammany Parish-Fall Herb Festival
9/28/2010  4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Slidell Library Herb Garden, 555 Robert Blvd., Slidell, LA 70458

How to grow and use fall season herbs, guided tours of the Master Gardener Herb Garden
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Contact: Batty, Jr., James
Sep28
Bossier Parish Feral Hog Management Options for Landowners
9/28/2010  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Bossier Parish Courthouse, Police Jury Meeting Room, First Floor, 204 Burt Blvd., Benton, LA 71006

There is no charge for attending. The new law regarding night hunting for feral hogs and other nuisance wildlife will be discussed as well as trapping and hunting as options for landowners who have problems with feral hogs on their property.
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Contact: Kilpatrick, Ricky L.
Sep29
Bienville Parish-Home Buyer Education Class
9/29/2010  All Day Event
Bienville LCES, 2710 Maple St., Arcadia, LA 71001

Bienville Parish Home Buyer Education Class - Charting Your Course to Home Ownership
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Contact: Morgan, Brenda C.
Sep29
St. Tammany Parish Fair
9/29/2010 - 10/3/2010  All Day Event
Covington Fairgrounds, 1304 Columbia Street, Covington, LA 70433

The St. Tammany Parish Fair will be held Wednesday, September 29, 2010 until Sunday, October 3, 2010. Information regarding individual entries and booths can be found at their website www.sttammanyparishfair.info. The Fair Office Phone Number is (985) 892 - 8421 and their email address is st.tammanyparishfair@yahoo.com.
Read More... 2010 Fair Schedule.pdf  

Contact: Long-Pierre, Amy
Sep29
Tangipahoa Parish Fair
9/29/2010 - 10/3/2010  All Day Event
Tangipahoa Parish Fair Grounds, Hwy 16 and Second St, Amite, LA 70422

Family oriented fair featuring school exhibits, art & craft vendors, food vendors, live entertainment and carnival rides- Tangipahoa Fair Grounds, Amite, La.
Read More... 2010 4-H Fair Exhibits.pdf  

Contact: Pesson, Joanna
Sep29
Natchitoches Parish Poultry and Rabbit Show
9/29/2010  4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Natchitoches Parish Fair Grounds

Poultry and rabbit entries are from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., the poultry show is at 5:15 p.m. and the rabbit show will begin at 6:00 p.m.
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Contact: Valerie Mitchell
Sep29
St. Landry Parish Jr. Leader Meeting
9/29/2010  4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
LSU AgCenter, 1065 Hwy. 749, Suite A, Opelousas, LA 70570

There will be a 4-H junior leader open enrollment meeting and installation of officers. Membership fee is $5.00.
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Contact: Benoit, Lisa A.
Sep30
Lincoln Parish-"Label the Lizard" Deadline
9/30/2010  All Day Event

Our 4-H mascot, “The Leadership Lizard” was donated to us for the month of September by Pick of the Litter Pet store.
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Contact: Amanda J Simmons
Sep30
Lincoln Parish 4-H Early Enrollment Deadline
9/30/2010  All Day Event

All Lincoln Parish 4-H'ers are encouraged to enroll by today. So, in order to encourage you to do so, we will have a drawing for a prize.
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Contact: Amanda J Simmons
Sep30
Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Forum
9/30/2010 - 10/3/2010  All Day Event
Rock Eagle 4-H Center

The mission of the Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Forum is to increase the capacity of volunteer and salaried staff to contribue to the achievement of the mission of 4-H Youth Development and the Cooperative Extension System.
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Contact: Tarifa, Todd
Sep30
Natchitoches Parish - Kids Day at the Fair
9/30/2010  8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Natchitoches Parish Fair Grounds

Kids day at the Fair for kids ages Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten. No children under 3 and pre-registration is required by September 1. Animal tours and hands-on activity sessions every 30 minutes beginning at 8:30. Animal adventures, feed sack, farm charms, carnival rides and much more.
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Contact: Valerie Mitchell
Sep30
Assumption Parish Officer and Leader Training
9/30/2010  12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Assumption Parish LSU AgCenter, 119 Robin Street, Napoleonville, LA 70390

Assumption Parish officer and leader training
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Contact: Castro, Margo
Sep30
Natchitoches Parish-Beef and Swine Show/4-H Talent Show
9/30/2010  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Natchitoches Parish Fair Grounds

Beef and Swine Show begins at 6:00 p.m. and the 4-H Talent Show begins at 6:30 p.m.
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Contact: Valerie Mitchell
Oct01
Cameron Parish - Broiler Chick Order Due
10/1/2010  All Day Event

Cameron Parish broiler orders are due to the 4-H Office today. If you plan to show broilers at the parish level, please call to order your broilers by today.
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Contact: Zaunbrecher, Dusty
Oct01
Natchitoches Parish - Sabine River Rodeo, LLC
10/1/2010  7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Natchitoches Parish Fair Grounds

Bull riding, steer wresting, calf roping, barrell racing, saddle bronc, bare bronc and calf scramble Event starts at 7:30 p.m.
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Contact: Valerie Mitchell
Oct02
Cameron Parish - Cooks Up a Storm
10/2/2010  All Day Event
South Cameron High School

Cameron Cooks Up a Storm will be held at South Cameron High School.
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Contact: Miller, Ruby
Oct02
Natchitoches Parish-Dairy, Sheep and Goat Show
10/2/2010  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Natchitoches Parish Fair

The Dairy Show begins at 9:00a.m.; and the sheep and goat show begins at 10:00 a.m.
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Contact: Valerie Mitchell
Oct02
Plant Trials Open House
10/2/2010  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hammond Research Station, 21549 Old Covington Hwy, Hammond, LA 70403

Home gardeners, master gardeners, and green industry professionals are invited to this fall event to see the plant trial gardens at the LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station. Stroll the grounds "on your own" and see the 400 varieties in the sun garden, 150 varieties in the shade garden and the impressive Margie Jenkins azalea garden. No admission charged.
Read More... HRS Plant Trials Open House Fall 2010.pdf  

Contact: Owings, Allen D.
Oct02
Vermilion Parish CCA Fishing Clinic
10/2/2010  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cecil McCrory Exhibit Building, 1105 W. Port Street, Abbeville, LA. 70510

The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) is sponsoring a fishing clinic in conjunction with the LSU AgCenter. The clinic is free and participants will learn about boating safety, bait and fish indentification, and how to cast a fishing rod. You must pre-register if you plan to attend.
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Contact: Waits, Hilton
Oct02
Terrebonne Sugar and Egg Cookery
10/2/2010  9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Bourg Elementary School, 4413 St. Andrew Street, Bourg, LA 70343

Terrebonne Parish's annual sugar and egg cookery with sugar and egg ambassador talks. Registration will be from 9:30 until 10:30. Judging will be from 10:30 until 12:00 noon. Awards will take place at 12:00 noon.
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Contact: Cherie S Roger
Oct02
Natchitoches Parish-4-H Beef and Egg Cookery Contest
10/2/2010  9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Natchitoches Parish Fair Grounds

4-H beef and egg cookery
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Contact: Valerie Mitchell
Oct03
Cameron Parish National 4-H Week - Club Challenge - Miniature Floats
10/3/2010 - 10/9/2010  All Day Event
Cameron 4-H Office, 10086 Gulf Highway, Grand Lake, LA 70607

The shoebox float competition is open to all 4-H members. You may design a shoebox-sized float, upt to 9 by 14 inches, with everything decorating the box proportioned to the way they would want to have it on a life sized float. The winning float from each school club is due to the Cameron 4-H Office for parish competition on October 7.
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Contact: Miller, Ruby
Oct03
Natchitoches Parish Shooting Sports Shotgun Discipline Fall Practice
10/3/2010  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Natchitoches Shooting Range, 635 Tauzin Island Rd., Natchitoches, LA 71457

New, never enrolled 4-H members are welcome to attend. Beginners, intermediate and advanced shooters are also welcome. The cost is $7.50 per practice. For more information, contact Steve Roberts, 4-H Agent at Sroberts@agcenter.lsu.edu or at 318-357-2224.
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Contact: Valerie Mitchell
Oct03
Natchitoches Parish Shooting Sports Shotgun Discipline Fall Practice
10/3/2010  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Natchitoches Shooting Range, 635 Tauzin Island Rd., Natchitoches, LA 71457

New, never enrolled 4-H members welcome to attend. Beginners, intermediate and advanced shooters are also welcome. For more information, contact Steve Roberts, 4-H Agent at Sroberts@agcenter or call 318-357-2224.
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Contact: Valerie Mitchell
Oct04
Livingston Parish Pet and Dog Show Forms Due
10/4/2010  All Day Event
LSU AgCenter - Livingston Parish, 20180 Iowa Street, Room 106, Livingston, Louisiana 70754

Pre-registration for the dog and pet show for the Livingston Parish fair.
Read More... 2010_Dog_and_Pet_Show_Registration.pdf  

Contact: Sorenson, Mary C.
Oct04
SW LA Beekeepers Association: Louisiana Rules & Regulations.
10/4/2010  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
War Memorial Civic Center, 250 West 7th Street, DeRidder, LA 70634

SW LA Beekeepers Association: Louisiana Rules & Regulations.
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Contact: Hawkins, Keith
Oct05
Livingston Parish Project Training Day #1 - Family Life Subjects
10/5/2010  All Day Event
LSU AgCenter - Livingston Parish, 20180 Iowa Street, Room 106, Livingston, Louisiana 70754

Registration forms are due to the 4-H Office for family life subjects.
Read More... 2010_Project_Training_Day_Rules.pdf  

Contact: Sorenson, Mary C.
Oct05
Bossier Parish 4-H Officer Training
10/5/2010  3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
W. T. Lewis Elem. School, 4701 Modica Lott Rd., Bossier City, LA 71111

4-H'ers learn what their duties are when elected to an office.
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Contact: Crnkovic, Jeannie
Oct05
Bossier Parish Talent Show Try-Outs
10/5/2010  4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
W T Lewis Elem. School, 4701 Modica Lott Rd., Bossier City, LA 71111

Each school may enter one 4-H finalist for each division - vocal, dance, instrumental or other. Time limit is 7 minutes and the maximum group size is 8 people. Top 3 winners will compete with other parishes at the State Fair Talent Show on Oct. 23 at 9:00 am.
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Contact: Crnkovic, Jeannie
Oct06
Assumption Parish Public Awareness Campaign
10/6/2010  All Day Event
Parish wide

4-H public awareness campaign
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Contact: Castro, Margo
Oct06
Louisiana Irrigation Association Annual Meeting and Re-Certification
10/6/2010  9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Ralph and Kacoo's, Bluebonnet Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Louisiana Irrigation Association's annual meeting and re-certification opportunity for Louisiana licensed landscape irrigation contractors.
Read More... Registration LIA Annual Meeting Recert Oct 6 2010.pdf  

Contact: Sheffield, Ron
Oct06
St. Tammany Parish-Fall Into Gardening
10/6/2010  9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters Bayou Lacombe Centre', 61389 Hwy 434, Lacombe, LA 70445

If you are interested in learning more about fall gardening, then you may be interested in attending this fall gardening workshop. Topics include, "Fall & Fabulous Fall Plants" and "Vegetable Insects that might 'Bug' you."
Read More... scan0003.pdf  

Contact: Batty, Jr., James
Oct06
Terrebonne Parish 4-H Clover Hunt
10/6/2010  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Houma Courthouse Square

Come down to the Courthouse Square and "hunt" for clovers! Show your pride and support for National 4-H Week.
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Contact: Cherie S Roger