Home > Our Offices > Parishes > Avoyelles > [image: Avoyelles Parish] 8592 Hwy. 1 · Suite 1 · Mansura, LA · 71350 Phone: (318) 964-2249 · Fax: (318) 964-2259 Clover Parle [Image: Clover Parle logo] The Clover Parle provides links to monthly newsletters designed to keep 4H'ers up-to-date on what activites are going on in Avoyelles Parish. District Commodity Cookery [Image: group photo] District 4-H Contest Don’t Get Burned- Fire Up With Food Safety [Image: BBQ dinner] Handle food carefully in the summer because food borne illness- also known as “food poisoning”- happens more in warmer weather. Commodity Cookery Results [Image: Picture of Commodity Cookery Dishes] Results from the Commodity Cookery Contest held at the Alexandria Mall in Alexandria, Louisiana.  more articles... Recipes from 4-H Bread Baking Workshop [Image: Bread Workshop Cover] The Bread Baking workshop was a success. It was held on Mardi Gras holiday but King Cakes were not the only type of bread that was made. The 4-Hers made pretzels, cinnamon rolls, tortillas, and some students opted to turned their yeast rolls into dinner rolls. Click on the link for recipes from the workshop. Central Louisiana 4-H'ers enjoy 4-H Celebration Stations [Image: Centennial] Exhibitors and their families enjoyed the "kick-off" event for the 100th anniversary of 4-H in Louisiana by visiting the 4-H Celebration Stations at the Central District Livestock. Bread Baking Image Gallery [Image: 2008 Bread Baking Workshop] Images from the Bread Baking Workshop held in Avoyelles Parish in February 2008. Cake Decorating Workshop Photo Gallery [Image: 4-H Cake Decorating Workshop] On Monday, February 4th, a cake decorating workshop was held and participants ranged from moms and dads to grandparents and then even a few pre 4-H'ers. Avoyelles Christmas Parade [Image: Avoyelles Christmas Parade] In conjuction with the 100 year celebration of 4-H, 4-H'ers participated in two community Christmas parades. Shooting Sports Image Gallery [Image: Images from shooting range] The Avoyelles parish shooting sports program is well underway. Images are provided from the program. Child Care Provider Classes [Image: Jane Jones, new childcare provider trainer] Classes for child-care providers and child-care centers are posted quarterly. For Class A and in-home caregivers, the price is $7.50; for Class B providers, the price is $42.50. The orientation class is mandatory for in-home caregivers, and the price is $10 for that 4-hour class. Turkey Trot Photo Gallery [Image: turkey trot] On November 17, 2007 at the Avoyelles Public Charter School, 4-Her's and community members gathered together for a little turkey fun. There were education stations set up for participants to visit after the run. Avoyelles Junior Leaders [Image: How to Change a Tire] Avoyelles Junior Leaders meet on the first Monday of each month to learn about valuable life skills important for growing into young adults. 4-H Shooting Sports Information provided on the Shooting Sports program in Avoyelles Parish