4-H

A Dixon girl received top marks at a national 4-H event as part of the Illinois 4-H State Hippology team.

An open house will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at The Next Picture Show, Dixon.

The results are in for those local 4-H members showed off their skills and knowledge at the Kendall County Fair.

The Legendary Llamas 4-H Club formed in January and premiered at the Ogle County 4-H Fair.

The Lantz, Eichelberger, Patterson and Stoner families will hold their 96th annual reunion and potluck dinner at Hudson Crossing Park in Oswego.

The fairgrounds are located at 1440 N. Limekiln Road, west of Oregon and north of state Route 64. Gates open at 7 a.m. each day.

Sunday’s activities include horse novelty classes in the arena and shooting sports with the Rock River chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

Saturday’s schedule includes project judging in a wide variety of categories, table activities, a bake sale, a silent auction and an ice cream social.

The annual pork chop dinner fundraiser by the Friends of Illinois Extension and Kendall County 4-H Foundation raised funds to support local programs.

Kendall County libraries remain fine-free through a variety of policies.

Vitalant and the Kendall County Community Food Pantry will partner to hold a food and blood drive to give back to the Kendall County community.

Friends of Extension and 4-H Foundation will hold a pork dinner fundraiser to raise money for several Kendall County organizations.

The DeKalb County 4-H Foundation will partner with the University of Illinois Extension to host its annual pork chop drive-thru dinner and Discover 4-H Day.

Extension staff, master gardeners, master naturalists and community members were invited to sample the cicada-themed recipes. Some of the samples were fried tempura, pizza, ice cream and plain roasted.

Several veteran-related events will be held throughout Kendall County.

United Church of Sandwich will host their Annual Rummage and Bake Sale supporting United Women in Faith.

Oswego's District 308 Board of Education recognized the April and May 2024 recipients of the PRIDE Recognition Program.

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Village of Montgomery will hold a bulk brush collection.

Plano Community District Library will host several interesting clubs and events in May.

Registration for Indian Valley Theatre's summer workshops is now open in preparation for workshops beginning in June.

Kendall County Master Gardeners will host their annual plant sale Saturday, May 18.

Yorkville Public Library will host several interesting events for adults in May.

Kendall County will hold a shred and drug take-back day designated for residents to get rid of expired, unused or unneeded prescriptions and documents.

Kendall County 4-H International Night will be from 6:45 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 5 at the Kendall County Fairgrounds

DeKalb Public Library will host a solar eclipse party 10 a.m. March 23.

Plano student-athletes were recognized by the Plato School Board for their achievements at state tournaments.

Here are five things to do in Kendall County this weekend:

Yorkville Public Library will host a table scape fundraiser April 6 to support local charities and organizations.

Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will host a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday, March 23, in honor of the first of 17 homes in its Green Freedom subdivision on Aurora's west side.

Kendall County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

The Kane County 4-H Foundation will host its biggest fundraiser of the year, its 15th annual pork chop dinner and auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 13.

University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners of Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties have announced the much-anticipated return of the “Ready…Set…Grow…” gardening workshop on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Loveland Community Building in Dixon.

These interactive lessons allow kids and teens to learn a new skill or encourage their interests, without a big commitment.

Recipients were honored at the annual 4-H Achievement Night celebration Nov. 17 at Plano High School.

Kendall County 4-H celebrated its volunteers and supporters across the county at its annual 4-H Achievement Night at Plano High School on Nov. 17.

At Nationals in November, the team, led by Koelkebeck, competed in both the Poultry Judging and Avian Bowl Contests.

Registration is open for the Bridge Bust contest set for Feb. 10 in Yorkville.

Youth will rotate stations from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by pizza for lunch, and 4-H staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about 4-H.

Registration is open now through Dec. 15.

Kids ages 10 to 18 are invited to create a holiday-themed wool felt mug rug or candle mat on Nov. 27 in Yorkville.

The Marshall-Putnam 4-H Federation Club held a family fund day at the Putnam County Conservation Area in McNabb on Oct. 14.

The Illinois 4-H Alumni Association seeks talented leaders to serve on a new Illinois 4-H Alumni Advisory Committee.

The University of Illinois Extension will host its annual Discover 4-H Carnival for families to learn about 4-H Oct. 8.

4-H club membership is open to youth aged 8 to 18, and the Cloverbud program is designed for aged 5 to 7.

This year’s open house will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, 10826 Route 71 in Yorkville.

The 4-H animal shows and 4-H conference judging process provide youth with valuable experience and feedback to continue growing and discovering into the next year.

The Bureau County 4-H had more than 40 members compete in the Illinois State Fair’s 4-H General Project Show, which was Aug. 13 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.

4-H members presented a wide variety of projects, including animal science, career and leadership development, creative arts, environmental sciences, global civic engagement, healthy living and nutrition and STEM.

4-H members from across Marshall and Putnam counties participated in the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show that was held July 17-20 at the fairgrounds in Henry. The 2023 General Projects Awards were announced as follows.