| [Image: children sitting down.]Jefferson Parish Members Attend 4-H Camp Thirty-one Jefferson Parish 4-H members joined members from Orleans, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, West Carroll, Morehouse, Tensas, and Lincoln parishes for an exciting week of good times and good friends at this summer's 4-H Camp. The weeklong camp was held at the Grant Walker Educational Center in Pollock, La. Campers enjoyed educational tracks along with many recreational activities. |
| [Image: Child Care Provider Training Program September 2009]Child Care Provider Training Flier for October, November, December 2009 Download this flier that lists trainings being offered for child care providers during October, November and December. Topics covered include: Ages & Stages of Development; Circle Time; Creating and Educational Environment II; Creating a Developmentally Sound Feeding Environment; Financial Basics: Investment Options; Right from Birth--Wonders of the Brain; Right from Birth--The Many Worlds of Infancy; Re-Thinking the Rat Race; Nutrition & Health for Young Children |
| [Image: 4-H Day at the Capitol Group Picture]September 2009 Jefferson Parish 4-H Youth Connection This newsletter contains events and information for 4-H'ers, volunteers and leaders in Jefferson Parish. September highlights include: 4-H U, YWW, leadership clubs, member recognition, smart bodies, service learning, and t-shirt orders. |
| [Image: Kids and adults sitting on steps.]Jefferson Youth Attend 4-H Day at the Capitol Seven Jefferson Parish 4-H members and three volunteer leaders visited the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge in June for “4-H Day at the Capitol.” |
| [Image: Picture of kids standing on steps.]Jefferson Teens Attend 2009 4-H University Sixteen Jefferson Parish 4-H teens participated in the 95th annual 4-H University held in June on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. More than 1,600 4-H members from across Louisiana spent several days in Baton Rouge participating in state level competition or receiving intensive training in selected subject areas, such as robotics, forensics, and dramatic arts. |
| [Image: Kids standing next to wall posing for picture.]Jefferson Parish 4-H’ers Excel in District Commodity Cookery Contest Twelve Jefferson Parish 4-H members were named winners at the recent District 4-H Commodity Cookery Contest held at Southland Mall in Houma. |
| [Image: Jefferson Parish 4-H members at JLC]Parish 4-H Members Attend Leadership Conference Four Jefferson Parish 4-H members joined participants from throughout Louisiana for the annual 4-H Junior Leadership Conference. The three-day leadership event was held at the Grant Walker Educational Center in Pollock, La. |
| [Image: People standing with weed cutters.]Super Saturday at City Park with Strehle 4-H Several 4-H members from Strehle Elementary ,along with their 4-H Leader, helped to clean up a bird watching trail. |
| [Image: 4-H Camp Logo]4-H Summer Camp Announced How would you like to spend a fun-filled week playing soft-ball, basketball, badminton, and volleyball? Maybe you would enjoy swimming in an Olympic-sized pool, canoeing, making handicrafts, and learning to shoot a bow and arrow. Jefferson Parish will be camping June 15-19, 2009. |
| [Image: people standing together possing for picture.]Jefferson 4-H’ers had “Fun with Food” at Kids Expo Teen leaders had “Fun with Food” at Congressman Steve Scalise’s Kids Expo held Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Muss Bertolino Gym in Kenner, Louisiana. The exhibit gave kids an opportunity to make a healthy snack with graham crackers, peanut butter, strawberry and grape jelly, shredded cheese, raisins, marshmallows, and cheerios. |
| [Image: children standing in a row taking picture.]2009 Jefferson Parish 4-H Commodity Cookery/ Ambassador Contests 39 Jefferson Parish 4-H members competed in the Annual Commodity Cookery and Ambassador Illustrated Talk Contests held February 28, 2009 at Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie, Louisiana. |
| [Image: Student holding tray with bags on it.]Word of Life 4-H’ers Celebrate Teacher Appreciation The 4-H Club and students at Word of Life Academy helped celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day. Students were encouraged to bring cards to express their thanks to the faculty. |
| Living Well Living Well is a consumer sciences publication that addresses nutrition and health, family development and family resource management through research-based educational articles. |
| [Image: picture of boy and girl cooking]Jefferson Parish 4-H 2008-2009 Cooking Contest Rules Rules for the 2008-2009 Jefferson Parish Commodity Cooking Contest are included in the accompanying file. Divisions include egg, beef, poultry, seafood and sugar. |
| Savings are key to financial security (Distributed 02/08/08) One of the most powerful ways to increase your financial security and grow wealth over time is to develop a savings habit. Form that habit by “paying yourself first” and saving regularly. |
| [Image: hurricane hardware]Build safer, stronger, smarter expert says (Distributed 01/31/08) Whether you’re house hunting or having a house built, consider the many options available that help protect the structure against severe weather and related disasters. LSU AgCenter Disaster Programs Coordinator Pat Skinner explains a few basic techniques. |
| [Image: Mardi Gras rose]All-America Rose Selections named for 2008 (Distributed 01/18/08) With the New Year come announcements of ornamental plant winners. One popular competition is the All-America Rose Selections. AARS winners for 2008 are Mardi Gras and Dream Come True. |
| Financial tips offered for marital harmony (Distributed 01/15/08) The church and reception hall are reserved, the dress is selected, the invitations are addressed, the photographer and caterer are ready. You might even have your new residence “ready-to-go.” |
| Certain Pies Dangerous At Room Temperature (Distributed 11/09/07) The holidays are time to enjoy special desserts you may only make once a year. To prevent getting foodborne illness, refrigerate pies containing eggs and milk, such as pumpkin, custard and cream pies, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| [Image: Hurricane Tracking Chart]There's a Hurricane Forming... It’s time to pull out your family disaster plan. Even if you don’t have one, there are still things you can do! Find tips on what to do when preparing for a hurricane and Emergency Management Office telephone numbers for selected Louisiana parishes (most affected by hurricanes and tropical storms). It is designed to print on legal-sized paper. |
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