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Thurston County 4-H Calendar<\/h2>\n

Please use the 2026 Thurston County 4-H Calendar (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0to help your family plan 4-H involvement and remember 4-H activities and eligibility deadlines. The calendar lists opportunities for currently enrolled 4-H youth members, families and volunteers. <\/strong>If you are not already enrolled in a 4-H Club or as a 4-H Leader\/Volunteer, please contact the 4-H Office at tc4h@co.thurston.wa.us<\/a> for assistance.<\/p>\n

Thurston County 4-H News<\/h2>\n

Stay connected and find out what’s happening in Thurston County 4-H:<\/p>\n

2025 Winter Quarter Newsletter (pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n

2024 Fall Quarter Newsletter (pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n

2024 Winter Quarter Newsletter (pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n

2023 Fall Quarter Newsletter (pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n

WSU 4-H Youth Development Tuesday News<\/h2>\n

To find out what’s going on in 4-H statewide, go to\u00a0Tuesday News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Experience 4-H!<\/h2>\n

Try something new and find your spark!\u00a0 Free\u00a0 virtual classes are open to youth ages 5-18 unless otherwise specified.\u00a0 Pre-registration required.\u00a0 Go to the Calendar for live registration links, or like the Explore 4-H with WSU Extension Facebook <\/a>page\u00a0for updates on all the offerings.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Articles from Thurston Talks<\/h2>\n

Local 4-H Member Competes in First Archery Competition at Thurston County Fair<\/h3>\n

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Every year the \u00a0Thurston County Fair<\/a> brings with it food and fun for everyone in our community.\u00a0 Members of local 4-H clubs work hard all year to get their projects ready to show at fair.\u00a0 This year, the Thurston County Fair will have 4-H archery for the first time and Levi W., a local 4-Her, is excited to show his skill.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it is exciting to do something new,\u201d he says. \u201cI\u2019ve never competed at fair.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0Read the entire article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Head to the Thurston County Fair and Meet 4-Her Rowan Scholl and Her Dogs<\/h3>\n

\"\"If you thought county fairs and 4-H were just for livestock or farm animals, think again! If your child is interested in dogs, 4-H is an amazing place for them to learn about training, showing and caring for them. At the 2023 Thurston County Fair<\/a> you can meet 4-H member Rowan Scholl and her crew of canines. Ask her questions and see the amazing job she has done training her partners.\u00a0 Read the entire article.<\/a><\/p>\n

Thurston County 4-H Members Madison Keller Lives the Farm Life<\/h3>\n

\"\" Thurston County sprawls across small-town farms and bustling city dwellings. This means that 4-H clubs in the county have everything from STEAM projects to market animals. Madison Keller is a lifelong 4-H member who is prepping for her ninth year at the\u00a0Thurston County Fair<\/a> happening July 26-30, 2023.<\/p>\n

Madison, who is heading into the 11th grade this fall, belongs to the Jr. 12\u2019s 4-H Club. \u201cI have been in 4-H for nine years,\u201d she says.\u00a0 Read the entire article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thurston County 4-H Holds Virtual Contests in Lieu of 2020 County Fair<\/h3>\n

\"\"Everyone loves a county fair. But for 4-Hers, it\u2019s especially important. The annual Thurston County Fair marks the end of a year of hard work getting their projects ready to show. It\u2019s a week of fun with friends, learning and of course, fair food. When the Thurston County Fair was cancelled due to COVID-19, the 4-H community stepped up to ensure her kids still got as much of the Fair experience as they could.\u00a0 Click here to read the entire article.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

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4-H: Head, Heart, Hands, Health, and Helping Hounds<\/h3>\n

\"\"Dogs are often considered man\u2019s best friend. While many people may teach their best friends simple tricks, not all of them go the extra mile and do advanced training. 4-H is a nationwide organization focused on service for children of all ages. The four H\u2019s stand for \u201cHead, Heart, Hands, and Health.\u201d 4-H has a variety of subjects such as sewing, raising show chickens and
\nhorseback riding. Erin Gayton of Olympia leads a 4-H dog training group called \u201cHelping Hounds.\u201d There are several 4-H dog clubs in Thurston County, but Helping Hounds has a special emphasis on inclusion. Click here to read the entire article.<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

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4-H Options Go Beyond the Barnyard<\/h3>\n

\"\"When we think of 4-H<\/a>, working with livestock is what usually comes to mind. But 4-H (which stands for Head, Heart, Hands and Health) is about so much more. While the program was started to teach youth about agriculture and bring technology to farms, it has grown into the largest youth development organization in the United States with the mission to \u201chelp young people and their families gain the skills needed to be proactive forces in their communities and develop ideas for a more innovative economy.\u201d Click here to read the entire article.<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

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A Day in the Life of a 4-H’er at the Thurston County Fair<\/h2>\n

\"\"The\u00a0Thurston County Fair<\/a>\u00a0is bustling with visitors \u2013 families eager to spend a pleasant, stress-free day looking at animals, playing carnival games and enjoying the food. Oh, the food! But amidst that crowd is a group of kids and parents who are bustling for an entirely different reason. For\u00a04-H\u2019ers<\/a> and their parents, fair week (and the week leading up to it) is without a doubt the busiest time of their year and most likely not stress-free. Click here to read the entire article.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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