Lavaca County 4-H Fun Fair

Hallettsville Youth Center

Come Learn More About 4-H 1:00 - Club Chili Cook-Off Check In and Begin Cooking- Lavaca County Chili Cookoff RULES 2023 2:00 - Doors Open to Public --Come See What 4-H is All About and Check Out the Following - Bake Show (items must be received by 2:30) : Fun Fair Bake Show Rules 2023 Talent Showcase: Come show off your talent ---sing, dance, act, recite poetry, tell a joke, twirl, play an instrument ---the stage is yours!  Open to Kindergarten to 12th grade. Non-members pay a $2... Read More →

Shiner Rabbit Validation

Green Dickson Park

For those planning to show in the Shiner Junior Livestock Show on November 18 Ward Pavillion - Green Dickson Park

Lavaca County 4-H Food Show and Food Challenge

Hallettsville Youth Center

Entry Form:2023 County Food Show Entry Form Recipe Form for Food Show: food_show_recipe_submission_paperwork_24 The 4-H Food and Nutrition Project has several opportunities for members to display their knowledge and skills related to nutrition, food preparation, and food safety. The following events will be held on the afternoon of Sunday, November 5, 2023 between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.  A complete schedule will be sent once the entries are received.  Food Show will be held first, followed by Food Challenge.  If we can finish earlier in the day we... Read More →

Master of Memory – 6 lesson series begins November 6

Johnson Conference Room, Lavaca Medical Center 1400 N. Texana, Hallettsville, TX, United States

  Click on the flyer to enlarge or click here   MOM Flyer Fall 2023 to print. Many people believe that memory loss and aging go hand-in-hand: as a person gets older his or her memory begins to fail. While some change may be expected as you age, that doesn’t mean you can’t do something about it, in the absence of a brain disease, such as Alzheimer’s Disease – you can be proactive in using some strategies and lifestyle adaptations. Master of Memory is a six-lesson class series that... Read More →

$15

4-H Photography Workshop and Scavenger Hunt

Green Dickson Park

Bring a friend and join in on the fun! We will have  a fun time learning some photography basics and getting some great shots.  Bring a camera or a smart device to take pictures. Meet beside the tennis courts in Green Dickson Park in Shiner at 3:00 p.m. Please call the office at 361-798-2221 to RSVP and watch our Facebook page for location change in case of inclement weather.

Step Up Scale Down –FREE 12 Week Course- Please pre-register by January 19

Johnson Conference Room, Lavaca Medical Center 1400 N. Texana, Hallettsville, TX, United States

Every Monday at NOON beginning January 22, 2024 through April 15, 2024 *the class will not meet on President's Day in the Johnson Conference Room at Lavaca Medical Center, Hallettsville This twelve week class focuses on making healthy food choices, understanding metabolism, and setting smart goals to maintain a healthy weight.  The class is FREE thanks to the support of the Healthy South Texas Initiative. Participants are encouraged to attend all twelve sessions to get the most benefit from the course. The SUSD curriculum consists of 12 lessons.... Read More →

Lavaca County 4-H Photography Contest – Entries due by February 1 at 5:00 p.m.

The Lavaca County 4-H Photography Contest is open to all actively enrolled clover kids and members. Photos submitted by Clover Kids are not judged against one another but are evaluated for quality and participants will receive feedback and participation recognition. First Place winners in each category in the Junior and Intermediate divisions will advance to District competition. First Place senior entries will advance to the State competition.  This year's county contest is digital submission.  Please read the rules and guidelines carefully before submitting. Click this link for the... Read More →

Cottage Laws and Food Handlers Course February 29 – Shiner

Community Action Nutrition Center 326 S. LaGrange St., Hallettsville, TX, United States

    The Cottage Laws class is FREE to anyone interested in owning and operating a home based food business.  Owners of cottage businesses do have to obtain a Food Handlers certificate.  The Food Handlers course begins at 6:15 p.m. and is $20 --please pay by check or money order made payable to Lavaca Family and Community Health Committee --cash is not accepted. Food Handlers certification is required of all people who work in a retail food establishment.  This certification must be obtained within the first 30 days... Read More →

$20

Shooting Sports Mandatory Registration and Orientation – Tuesday, March 7

Appelt's Hill Gun Club 4071 County Road 204, Hallettsville, TX, United States

Lavaca 4-H Shooting Sports will hold orientation and an organizational meeting, Tuesday, March 5  at 6:00 PM at the Appelt’s Hill Gun Club , 4071 CR 204, Hallettsville , for all youth, 3rd grade – 12th grade interested in the   Spring  session.  Small-bore Rifle & 22 Pistol will be offered, instructed by 4-H certified instructors.  In order to participate, youth must be enrolled in Lavaca County 4-H.  One must also register and attend orientation on Tuesday, March 5.  A Parental signature will be required.  It is required that... Read More →