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4-H programs equal hands-on and fun learning for youth
Volunteers in the local 4-H program are diverse though they are alike in wanting to share their experiences to help develop youth. Whether cake decorating or wood working, volunteers like to share their expertise and knowledge to help teach youth.
Recently, the International Wood Collectors Society and other local volunteers convened at the Putnam County Fairgrounds to host a wood science workshop. Youth had the opportunity to make wooden handles or covers for a screwdriver or tire gauge handle where they learned wood burning for enhanced appearance.
Youth had couple of different wood lathes that they used to make an assortment of tops they could take home. There were several creative tops developed from what started as a rectangular piece of wood. Other areas offered crafts that could be made and painted or stained.
Like many other groups who support the local 4-H program, the International Wood Collectors Society local members have events that raise funds to support 4-H. A silent auction helped raise funds for awards provided to the wood science and woodcraft 4-H projects.
Additionally a sawmill day on Saturday, June 7 at Bob Chastain's near Ladoga is a great chance to select a log and have wood sawn specific for your project. The funds from the wood sold go toward 4-H awards in several west central Indiana counties.
For questions about the sawmill day, persons may contact Mike Black at 719-0388 for directions or other event specifics.
Numerous workshops and events for 4-H will be occurring during the next couple of months. These are a great opportunity to learn life skills and develop other positive relationships, which may help guide youth in career pathways or at a minimum develop successful hobbies.
Visit our homepage at www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam or you can contact the local Purdue Extension Office by calling 653-8411 for more information regarding this week's column topic or to RSVP for upcoming events.
It is always best to call first to assure items are ready when you arrive and to RSVP for programs. While many publications are free, some do have a fee.
Upcoming Events
May 14 -- RRCA meeting, Roachdale, 6 p.m.
May 15 -- Livestock 4-H enrollment forms (except poultry) due to Extension Office.
May 15 -- State 4-H Workshop and 4-H Round-up applications due.
May 15 -- Key Club Award applications due.
May 15 -- First Year 4-H Member meeting for new 4-H families, Extension Office, 6 p.m.
May 15- Summer Night square dancing, 7p.m., Fairgrounds.
May 17 -- Master Gardener plant swap, 9 a.m.-noon, Greencastle Kroger parking lot.
May 26 -- Extension Office closed, Memorial Day.
June 1 -- State Fair 4-H livestock entry online entry forms due.
June 3 -- Putnam 4-H Public Speaking/Demonstration Workshop, Fairgrounds, 6:30 p.m.
June 4-7 -- Putnam 4-H Camp, contact office for details.
June 9 -- Youth Pork Quality Assurance program, Fairgrounds, 5:30 p.m.
June 9 -- Putnam 4-H Junior Leaders, Fairgrounds, 7 p.m.
June 11 -- Putnam 4-H Basket Workshop, Fairgrounds, 1-4 p.m.
June 11 -- Putnam 4-H Photography Workshop, Putnam County Museum, 7 p.m.
June 12 -- Exploring 4-H orientation meeting, Fairgrounds, 7 p.m.