Festival of Arts

Please plan to join us to showcase your talents and skills on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Meadowview Middle School. Review the guidelines and then register by February 24th. Participants will receive an email or letter indicating when their performance is scheduled.

4-H Meats Judging Contest

Mark your calendars for the upcoming State 4-H Meats Judging Contest on Saturday, February 3, 2024. If you have participated in the past or this is the first time you are hearing about the contest, we would love to have you join us for this day of learning, fun, and competition.  What is the 4-H Meats Judging Contest? Have you been to […]

January 2024 Activity Challenge

The Monroe County Nutrition Coalition is running a physical activity challenge during the month of January 2024.  The goal of the challenge is to promote physical activity during the winter by asking participants to complete 30 minutes of activity for at least 20 days throughout the month of January.  A tracking calendar for the challenge […]

Jr. Leader Meeting

The Jr. Leaders will be meeting on Saturday, November 18 at 7 p.m. at the J & M Flying Wheels near Oakdale. All Monroe County 4-Hers 6th grade and up are invited. If you want to be active with Jr. Leaders this upcoming year, remember to sign up for Jr. Leaders as a secondary club […]

4-H Family Celebration

Come celebrate all your 4-H accomplishments this past year at the Family Celebration on November 4th from noon to 2 p.m. at the Leon Community Center. If you plan on attending, please go to SignUpGenius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B49A9A722AAF49-4hfamily

WeCOPE

WeCOPE is a FREE self-care interactive program that helps adults cope with life stress. WeCOPE has been shown to reduce stress and depression, increase positive emotions, and improve health. Managing life’s challenges in healthy ways allows participants to take better care of themselves and others. The series will be held at the Sparta Free Library […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. There are two Youth Mental Health First Aid course offerings coming up.

Mental Health First Aid

WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID? Stand with your community and learn to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. In rural communities, there are significant challenges in accessing mental health care. Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities helps adults acknowledge and begin to address those […]

Supporting Children with Incarcerated Parents Workshop

Children who are impacted by the incarceration of a parent or loved one sometimes experience extra stress and may have difficult questions. This two-part series is designed to support parents and caregivers in justice-involved families. Tuesdays, May 30 & June 6, 2023 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

May Plant Day

Barb Ornes is having another plant day for May 21st at the Norwalk Village Park, starting at 3:30 p.m. Bring your own containers (with drainage holes) and preferred plants. There will be a few select plants for purchase. Large containers (10” and up) can have multiple plants. Cost for soil will be determined by size […]

Mindful Movement for Mental Wellness

According to Mental Health America, while 1 in 5 people experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. Each year during May we highlight the importance of mental health in every aspect of our lives and our communities.   In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, […]

Spring Plant Day

Come join us on Saturday, March 25th from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Norwalk Village Hall, 208 S. Church Street, Norwalk. All 4-H members are welcome to come to our Spring Plant Day!  Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to think about starting your seeds indoors. Cost is only $3. A […]

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