TCJLS

Unless you've been living under a blog-less rock, you probably know that last Thursday through Saturday was the Tarrant County Junior Livestock Show!!!
And with over 500 entries in all in the Youth Fair, I don't think many people were hiding out under a blog-less rock ;)
4-H was represented well by all the members who participated in the Tarrant County Junior Livestock Show.  I know for fact that many of the winners in the competition were 4-H members!
Good job to all that participated!

~Amanda

P.S. In case you missed it, we got a story about us in the Fort Worth Star Telegram on Saturday AND Sunday!!!

District Photography Show!!!

For all you photographers out there, I have the contest for you!  Do you think your pictures are great?  You think they're 'Best in District' great?  Then enter the District Photography show!  The date of the contest is February 22nd.  Online Registration is due by that date.   It costs a mere $8 for the first entry, and .50 cents for the rest of them.

Get your pictures and your online registration up to the 4-H office by February 22nd!SAY CHEESE!

NOTE: You did NOT have to enter the County Photography show to enter this one.
See you all there ;)

~Amanda

Fort Worth Stock Show Parade

Several Tarrant County 4-H Clubs participated in the Fort Worth Stock Show Parade in January.  It was cold, but you guys kept on marching!  Thanks for representing 4-H!

Get your TCJLS entries ready!

Hey guys! 
It's hard to believe, but the Tarrant County Junior Livestock Show (TCJLS) is this Thursday through Saturday!  Don't forget to turn in your eligibility form to the 4-H office immediately, and then check the rule book for all the rules on how to turn in your entry. 
Remember, at 1:00 on Friday (For just a dollar!), sample all the baked goods that were entered (I'll be there!). There will also be lots of items made by our fellow 4-Her's on sale in the youth fair Friday and Saturday.
Hope to see you all there, and be sure to check out all the awesome stuff that was entered!
~Amanda

Reminder: Photography Show entries due TUESDAY

Quick Reminder: Photography show entries due on Tuesday, January 18th, 2011.
Here's a link to the rules: http://agrilife.org/urbantarrant4h/current-events/
Hope you guys do well!

Reminder: Educational Presentations Due TODAY

Just a reminder, Educational Presentations are due to the county office Tuesday, January 11 (Today)

Tarrant County Photography Show

Calling all  Photographers!
Tarrant County Photography Show entries are due January 18th.  It is open for all ages, and rules can be found on the Tarrant County 4-H website under Current Events.  Scroll down to Photography Show, and click on the link for the rules.  For those of you who have entered in the past, be sure to read the rules carefully, as there have been many changes this year.

Stock Show Parade

Please come out to the Fort Worth all-western Stock Show Parade on January 15th.  Many of our fellow 4-H members signed up to participate in the parade, so come watch them and all the other entries in the parade.  Be sure to bring a coat because it will be COLD.
Time: 11 AM
Location: Downtown Fort Worth

Educational Presentations

The Educational Presentations contest provides an opportunity for youth to select a topic of interest, research, and prepare an educational presentation. Topics may relate to projects, hobbies, or special interests.  Each presentation is usually 5-12 minutes in length and may include posters, slides, or visual props.  Youth may choose to demonstrate “how to” or they may choose to present information using other visuals or props.  Presentations may be made by individuals or age-division teams. This is an excellent opportunity for youth to practice their public speaking skills in a supportive, non-threatening environment.

One category of the Educational Presentations event is the Public Speaking category.  This category is composed of individuals who present speeches up to 7 minutes in length, without the use of props.

In order to accommodate busy schedules, youth may select one of three presentation options.

Presentation options include:

1.       January 25 (Tuesday), at 2:00 pm at the Extension office

2.       January 25 (Tuesday), at 7:00 pm at the Extension office

3.       January 19, a DVD of presentation due to 4-H Department (note earlier due date)

In order to accommodate scheduling, entry forms are due to the 4-H office by January 11. 

Entry forms are available on the website and may be submitted by email (NFSwindle@ag.tamu.edu) or by fax (817-884-1941).

Dog Quiz Bowl

Attention:  Dog Owners & Dog Project Members!

The Paws-A-Plenty 4-H Club is hosting a multi-county Dog Quiz Bowl Contest at the Tarrant County Extension office on Saturday, January 15, @ 2:00 pm.  This is a fun game which encourages youth to share their knowledge and skills while meeting youth who have similar interests.

To register, simply complete the entry form (which is on the county 4-H website) and return it to the address provided.  If you have any questions, please contact D. Matthews at 817-475-4949.