Jasper County Illinois 4-H

10/13/2026

💚 Newton Elementary 4-H Week Coloring Contest Winners! 💚

Congratulations to our Newton Elementary winners of the 4-H Week Coloring Contest! We are so proud of everyone who participated and took the time to show off their creativity. Everyone did an amazing job, and we loved seeing all the wonderful artwork!

10/12/2026

💚 4-H Week Coloring Contest Winners! 💚

We are so proud of all the students at St. Thomas School who participated in our 4-H Week Coloring Contest! Everyone did an amazing job, and we loved seeing all the creativity and effort put into each coloring page. 🖍️

Congratulations to our winners! 🏆🎉 Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this contest a success! We appreciate your enthusiasm and support for 4-H!

Congratulations to our 4-H coloring contest winners:
L to R:
2nd grader, Braylee Borgic
1st grader, Grace Weber
3rd grader, Eliza Millsap
4th grader, Frankie Weber

10/08/2026

Come see us this Saturday and support the Jasper County 4-H Foundation.

10/06/2026

Our office will be closed on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, as all staff will be attending CPR/First Aid training. If you need assistance while our office is closed, please call our office. Your call will be forwarded to another Extension office where staff can assist you. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!

📅 Normal office hours will resume on Thursday, October 8, 2026

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10/06/2026

The Jasper County office will be closed this afternoon. Sorry for the last-minute notice. If you need anything, you can call the office, and one of our other extension staff members will assist you.

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10/05/2026

⏰ Only one month left to apply for the Illinois 4-H Scholarship!

Are you passionate about Animal Sciences, Civic Engagement, Creative & Performing Arts, Gardening, Agriculture & Food Access, Healthy Living, Leadership, Natural Resources, Skilled Trades, STEM/Robotics, or making a difference in your community? This is your moment to shine!

🌟 NEW this year: Scholarships for Skilled Trades & Emerging Achievements! 🌟

Illinois 4-H members ages 15-19 (as of 9/1/2026) who were enrolled in the 2025-2026 year are eligible. Each applicant can win one scholarship per program year and only once in each award area.

Don’t miss your chance to be recognized for your hard work and passion! Apply by November 1: go.illinois.edu/4HAwardsApply

Tag a friend who should apply and let’s celebrate the next generation of leaders! 🍀

10/05/2026

📣 SIGN UP TODAY! 📣
Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Reserve your spot today before they’re all filled!😊

Calling all young chefs! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 Join us for a fun 6-session 4-H Cooking Class where we’ll learn about food and kitchen safety, nutrition, and the 5 food groups, and best of all, participants will get to create their own dish at each session! 🍽️

📅 Dates:
• October 19 & 26
• November 2, 9, 16 & 23

⏰ Time: 3:30–5:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Jasper County Extension Office

💲 Cost:
• $10 for 4-H members
• $15 for non-4-H members

👩‍🍳 Come learn, cook, and have fun while building skills in the kitchen!

👉 Register here:
https://go.illinois.edu/jasper4hcooking26

Spots are limited, so register today! 🎉🥄

10/05/2026

📢 Federation Meeting Update

The Federation Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, October 6th, has been postponed.

The meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, October 19th at 6:00 PM.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to seeing everyone on October 19th!

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09/30/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice

Our office will be closed on Thursday, October 1st, as our staff will be attending meetings throughout the day. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding! We will resume normal office hours on Friday.

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09/30/2026

📣 SIGN UP NOW! 📣

Don’t miss out! Make sure you get signed up today!

🧱 BUILDING BRICK SERIES! 🧱

Join us for our Building Brick Series at the Jasper County Extension Office! Kids will have the opportunity to build, create, and have fun during 6 sessions!

📅 Dates:
• October 8
• October 15
• October 22
• October 29
• November 12
• November 19

⏰ Time: 3:30–4:30 P.M.

📍 Location: Jasper County Extension Office
8775 N. State Highway 130
Newton, Illinois 62448

💰 Cost: $10.00 per child

🔗 Register here: https://go.illinois.edu/jasper4hbrick26

📞 Questions? Call 618-783-2521.

We hope to see you there!