Texas 4-H Instagram Contest

4-H in the City Film Festival

4-H in the City Film Festival is a short film competition that challenges 4-H youth to create an engaging, entertaining and informative film that is at least fifteen seconds and no longer than two minutes in length.  

The purpose of the short film is to promote 4-H, various projects to youth living in large cities where participating in the more traditional 4-H projects (livestock & farming) may not be practical.  The short film project is similar to the photography contest; a 4-H member or team would create the short film and forward it just as they would their photographs. 

The short film would be placed in the appropriate 4-H project category and judged against other short films in that category.  First, Second, and Third Place films for each 4-H project area will be recognized and débuted on the Texas 4-H website. 

The best overall first, second, and third place films will receive prizes from the sponsor(s) of 4-H in The City Film Festival and showcased at State Roundup just as award winning photographs are. 

The deadline for a short film entry is November 10, 2014.

Dog Project Opportunities

The new 4-H year has started and there are several dog project activities available for you to participate in.  4-H Connect is open and ready for enrollment for the 2014-2015 4-H year.  We encourage you to go ahead and re-enroll for this year so you will continue to get 4-H dog project information. 

We hope you are able to take advantage of some of these opportunities.  Each of the flyers for these events can be found at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/dogshow

Fido Fest - “AKC Responsible Dog Owner Day”

            Sunday, September 7, 2014 from Noon to 4:00 p.m.

            Trinity Valley Exposition, 321 FM 563, Liberty, Texas

Intro to Barn Hunt (Flyer under the Hollywood Dog selection)

Payment in full and registration form are required to reserve your space.  Limited working spots available.

            Friday, September 12, 2014 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

            Magnolia, Texas (physical address to be given upon enrollment)

Learn how to compete in the great new sport of Barn Hunt and how to work as a team with your dog and see how much fun your dog has when they figure out this new game.

Hollywood Dog^tm 101

Payment in full and registration form are required to reserve your space.  Limited working spots available.

            Saturday, September 13, 2014 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

            Magnolia, Texas

Is your dog just waiting to be discovered? Is he cuter, smarter, and more talented than all those dogs you see in the movies or in ads?  If you’ve ever wondered about the world of animal modeling and acting and want to find out if your dog has the right stuff, This is the program to attend.

4-H Dog Grooming Clinic

            Registration due September 15, 2014

            Saturday, September 20, 2014 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

            Exhibit Hall II at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Conroe, Texas

Learn how to groom to your breed even if your dog is not purebred.  Help you dog look Pawtastic!

Kaufman County 4-H Dog Project Workshop and Show Series

            Registration due by 5:00 p.m. the Monday before each show

            Saturday, September 27, 2014

            Saturday, October 25, 2014

            Saturday, November 22, 2014

            Check in is at 8:00 a.m. Workshops begin at 9:00 a.m. and Show begins at 1:00 p.m.         

Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo - Contests

For those who plan to enter the Heart of Texas Fair in Waco, entries are due to the County Extension Office by Monday, September 8th. Email Cory if you are interested in participating in this event; cmtalley@ag.tamu.edu

September 8th entry deadline is for the following contests:
 - Junior animals shows
 - Food Challenge - $30.00 per team - Saturday, October 4th
 - Public Speaking - $10.00 per participant - Saturday, October 4th
 - Trap Shoot Extravaganza - $75.00 per participant - October 10th & 11th

Other Contests in which you can pay the day of. Each of the contests below are $10.00 per participant
 - Consumer Judging - Saturday, October 4th
 - Agriculture Product Identification - Saturday, October 4th
 - Livestock Judging -  -Sunday, October 5th

Rules and guidelines may be found at following link:
Click here for rules
***You must must registered in 4-H Connect to be eligible to participate***

District 10 Shooting Sports Coaches Training - September 13-14

District 10 is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Shooting Sports Coaches Training for Archery, Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun in Kerrville on September 13-14, 2014.

This training is open to potential coaches across the state.

Registration will be done through 4-H Connect: Registrations will open on August 18, 2014 and closes on August 31, 2014.  Please pay close attention to the deadline!

Cost is $120. Registration will cover meals and course materials.

Participants MUST have completed and passed the Background Check PRIOR to registering for the event, so if they have not completed this, they should do so IMMEDIATELY!

NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Groovy Dog Bakery

Groovy Dog Bakery in south Austin is looking for potential older teen employees as well as volunteer opportunities. For more information, please use the contact information below.

Contact : Kim Hall

4477 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX

(512) 891-7333

Texas 4-H Night With the Astros - August 30th

The Texas 4-H Night at Minute Maid Park is Saturday, August 30^th.  The Astros will be playing the Texas Rangers.  Game time is set for 6:10 pm. 

Website: www.astros.com/texas4h

Special Offer Code: texas4h

If you have any questions, please contact Matt Richie with the Houston Astros. 

Matt Ritchie Account Executive, Group Sales Houston Astros Baseball Club 501 Crawford St., Houston, TX 77002 O 713.259.8337 mritchie@astros.com

2015 Lamb and Goat Tag Orders - due August 22nd

2015 Lamb and Goat Tag Order Form is posted. If you plan to exhibit lambs or goats at TCYS or at any of the majors, tags must be ordered. Due date is August 22nd. http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-livestock-information/

District 10 4-H Conference - August 23rd

District 10 4-H Conference - Saturday, August 23rd in LOCKHART!
This is a great way to get involved more at the district level. Meet other youth from surrounding counties and obtain learning experiences for your 4-H RECORDBOOKS!
Cost is $25.00 and that includes lunch at the District Gold Star Luncheon.  To learn more about this opportunity, click on the link and look under the heading "District Events"
http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-events/

Magic of Electricity Workshop

Wednesday, August 20th - Magic of Electricity Workshop at the Philips Plant. To lean more about this opportunity, check out the flyer. http://1a9p2w49wyls2smbq144yb6kydb.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/files/2010/06/Magic-of-Electricity.pdf

Consumer Education Project Workshop - August 12th

Change in plans for the Consumer Project Series Activities. New date is August 12th. We will meet at the Domain to learn more about the Consumer Education Project and classes. Please remove the following dates: July 24th, 29th and August 18th. Check out the flyer for more details. http://1a9p2w49wyls2smbq144yb6kydb.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/files/2010/06/Consumer-Decision-Making-Activities-8.12.pdf

Heifer Validation - NEW!

Any youth who plans to exhibit a heifer at any of the major livestock shows, your heifer will need to be validated. Please contact Cory at cmtalley@ag.tamu.edu if you have or plan to show a heifer.

Livesock Extravaganza - Cancelled

Unfortunately, this event was cancelled due to low registration numbers. We will work to provide additional opportunities so that our youth will be able to gain learning experiences that are important to include in 4-H Recordbooks.

Get On Target With 4-H Informational - July 31st.

Whether you have joined 4-H or are thinking about it and are not quite sure what all it has to offer, you should attend the Get On Target With 4-H Informational. Learn what this great program has to offer and how youth and adults can become more involved. For More information click here for the flyer.

Livestock Extravaganza - August 2nd

Livestock Extravaganza - Saturday, August 2nd at the Buda Vo-Ag Complex. Guest speakers will be talking; poultry, swine and goats. Check out the flyer by clicking here.

Consumer Education Project Day

Change in plans for the Consumer Project Series Activities. New date is August 12th. We will meet at the Domain to learn more about the Consumer Education Project and classes. Please remove the following dates: July 24th, 29th and August 18th. Check out the flyer for more details. http://1a9p2w49wyls2smbq144yb6kydb.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/files/2010/06/Consumer-Decision-Making-Activities-8.12.pdf

2015 Lamb and Goat Tag Order Forms

2015 Lamb and Goat Tag Order Form is posted. If you plan to exhibit lambs or goats at TCYS or at any of the majors, tags must be ordered. Due date is August 22nd. http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-livestock-information/

2014 Travis County 4-H Achievement Banquet Invitation/RSVP form

For banquet information and the reservation form, click on this link.  2014 Banquet Invite/RSVP

Youth Leadership Program - Public Speaking!

Do you have a fear of public speaking or need help with eliminating the ah's, uhm's and and's from your speeches, then the Youth Leadership Program is for you! July 21-23, 2014
http://1a9p2w49wyls2smbq144yb6kydb.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/files/2010/06/Youth-Leadership-Program1.pdf

Host Families Needed

Don't miss this great opportunity to host a youth from Japan and let them see Texas hospitality at its finest. You are not required to do anything out of the ordinary, just consider this guest as 'one of the family' and allow them to participate in daily family happenings. Most of the Japanese delegation are fluent in the English language.   

Host dates are July 26 through August 22, 2014   

The following delegates are still looking for a Texas host family.  

• Hana, female age 12 - she likes basketball, chocolate ice cream, camping, cooking and math; she is talkative and values kindness.      
• Yoshinaga, male age 13 - he likes drawing and to do papercrafts, enjoys karate and piano and other music, he is allergic to cats and dogs and values a sense of humor.     
• Akito, male age 12 - he likes tennis, soccer, baseball, swimming and basketball; he would like to ride a horse or care for animals, even work on a farm. He has an allergy to dogs and cats.      
• Rinko, female age 12 - she likes animals, reading, musical theatre, music and cooking; horseback riding, camping and sports are other favorites.      
• Kagaho, female age 13 - likes being outdoors but also enjoys shopping, cooking, singing and music in general.      
• Ayaka, female age 12 - likes piano, swimming, photography, amusement parks; would like to ride a horse or work on a farm.      
• Sayaka, female age 12 - likes baskbetball, music, running, horseback riding, cooking and staying busy.     
• Hiyori, female age 12 - likes dogs, animals, hip hop dancing, cooking and wants to be busy. Would like to ride a horse or work on a farm.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Dr. Darlene Locke at 325.784.5482 or email dlocke@ag.tamu.edu for more information. Also, please share with other families in your community that might have interest in this global education program.