Kenosha County 4-H Game Night will be held at Brighton Elementary School, 1200 248th Ave., on Jan. 13. Times by age group will be: 1st – 4th grade will be from 5pm to 6:30pm. 5th – 8th grade will be from 6:45pm – 8:15pm. The Game Night is open to anyone listed in the grades above, so [...]
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Wheatland Willing Workers 4-H Club celebrates 75 years
Current and past members and their family and friends got together Sunday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Wheatland Willing Workers 4-H Club. The club, founded in 1936, is the second oldest existing 4-H club in Kenosha County, said Tedi Winnett, director of Kenosha County UW-Extension. (Bristol Challenge is the oldest club). The celebration was held at New [...]
Visit from state legislator added to Wheatland Willing Workers 4-H Club’s is 75th Anniversary event this Sunday
A new distinguished visitor has been added to the line-up for the Wheatland Willing Workers 4-H Club’s is 75th Anniversary on Sunday, July 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. at New Munster Park, 34011 Geneva Road, New Munster (next to the Town of Wheatland Fire Station). State Rep. Tyler August will be joining the festivities [...]
Wheatland Willing Workers 4-H Club to celebrate 75th anniversary
Wheatland Willing Workers 4-H Club is celebrating its 75th Anniversary on Sunday, July 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. at New Munster Park, 34011 Geneva Road, New Munster (next to the Town of Wheatland Fire Station). The event will feature food, games, prizes and a silent auction and most importantly fun and fellowship. All Wheatland [...]
Brighton Bombers 4-H Club visits veterans
Members of the Kenosha County 4-H “Brighton Bombers” Club hosted an “ice cream social” at the Union Grove Veterans Home at “Boland Hall”. ]The veterans having served in WWII and Korea were treated to the ice cream social compliments of the 4-H club. The 4-H’ers took the opportunity to earn community credit by visiting these [...]
Third grade 4-Her collecting books for Frank School families
Kenna Beth, a third grader in the Brighton Bombers 4H Club, has set a goal to collect as many gently used books as she can to donate to the Frank Neighborhood Project. Kenna’s family does fun things with kids who go to Frank School in Kenosha and she feels many of them might like some [...]
4-H Pinewood Derby coverage
Kenosha County 4-H held its second annual pinewood derby Monday evening in the hearing room of the Kenosha County Center, Bristol. John deMontmollin, UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development educator, said 186 kits for making cars were mailed out to 4-H Club members this year, an increase from last year. Club members had about six weeks to work on their [...]
4-H Fishing Project to host Chili Cook Off and Raffle
The Kenosha County 4-H Fishing Project is hosting its first annual Chili Cook Off! & Raffle on Feb. 19. The cook-off will feature chefs from your favorite local volunteer fire departments. Chili Cook Off Tasting will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Raffle sales end and drawing begins at 6 p.m. The event will be held at Conservation Club [...]
Kenosha County 4-H open house is Tuesday
The Kenosha County University of Wisconsin-Extension will host the Annual 4-H Open House, Tuesday, Sept. 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Kenosha County Center, northeast corner of Highways 45 and 50, Bristol. The county-wide event is open to all youth and adults interested in discovering more about 4-H in Kenosha County. The evening [...]
Additional Merit Awards announced
A ceremony recognizing all Merit Award winners at the 2010 Kenosha County Fair was held on Sunday at 6 p.m., outside the exhibit buildings. Click here to see the last batch of Merit Award winners. Other Merit Award results are available here, here and here.
HCE and Kenosha County 4-H to sponsor Community Sewing Day
Community Sewing Days will be sponsored by the Kenosha County Association for Home & Community Education and Kenosha County 4-H in July. The Community Service project is open to sewers of all skill levels. Lap blankets, waker bags and adult bibs will be made and then distributed throughout the community. The sewing days will be July 12 [...]
4-H sewing project makes items for Africa and Iraq service people
Kenosha County 4-H Sewing Project members attending a countywide sewing meeting Saturday made projects that helped their skills while also benefiting others. One group sewed pillow cases that will be sent to service people in Iraq. The other group made dresses that will be sent to Africa via Nancy’s Notions in Beaver Dam. Both groups met at the Pringle Nature [...]
Kenosha County 4-H hosts first Pinewood Derby
Kenosha County 4-H hosted its first Pinewood Derby Monday night. Participants and spectators filled the hearing room at the County Center in Bristol. Participants were broken into several classes by school grade. There also was a division for adults. Over 140 cars went out, John de Montmollin, youth and family educator with the county UW-Extension, [...]
Pinewood derby coverage coming
We were at Kenosha County 4-H’s first ever pinewood derby race Monday night at the Kenosha County Center. We will have some video and photos and maybe the results a little later today. Check back. Our coverage posted now. Click here.
4-H Fishing Project to host raffle, spaghetti dinner
The Kenosha County 4-H Fishing Project will be hosting its annual raffle with the addition of a spaghetti dinner on Feb. 27 at the Conservation Club of Kenosha County, 21001 85th St., Bristol. The dinner will take place between 3 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3 for kids 5 to 12 and free for those under 5. The dinner [...]
Legislators meet with Youth in Governance participants
State Rep. Samantha Kerkman shared the following info: State Rep. Samantha Kerkman (R-Randall) and state Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) spoke to the Kenosha County Youth in Governance delegation on Feb. 3. The two elected officials discussed their respective roles in the Wisconsin Legislature, how the legislative process works and answered questions asked by participants [...]
4-H seeking friends nominations
Kenosha County 4-H is seeking nominations for its alumni and Friend of 4-H awards. Can you think of someone (in or out of 4-H) who has made a significant contribution to the Kenosha County 4-H program? If so you can nominate them for the either award. The deadline for nominations has been extended until Monday, Oct. 12. [...]
Fair merit awards announced
Kenosha County Fair 2009 Junior Fair Merit Award winners have been announced. The awards are given for outstanding junior fair projects outside of beef, prok, sheep, swine, poultry and rabbits. Youth organization or 4-H club listed after the award winner’s name. The merit award winner for 2009 are: Somers Chargers, 4-H Club Club Scrapbook. Bristol [...]
Kenosha County Fair small animal auction coveage
The Kenosha County fair small animal auction took place Sunday, the last day of the fair. Poultry and rabbits were auctioned to the highest bidder. Here’s some footage of the sites and sounds of the auction.
Gymkana horse show coverage
The gymkana horse show took place Sunday morning at the Kenosha County Fair. “The what kind of horse show?” you might ask. Gymkana is a type of horse competition that consists of exercises run over various courses. The winner completes the course in the shortest amount of time. For example, I saw three different types [...]
Pie auction coverage
The pie auction at the Kenosha County Fair raised $14,000 mostly with baked goods, a couple of quilts, some other miscellaneous items and a lot of generous bidders. It took place Satruday evening in the auction barn. The betting can get competitive, but it’s all for a good cause — helping to maintain the buildings [...]
Fair Food Review: 4-H Pizza
Here’s another of our Kenosha County Fair Food reviews. Today: 4-H Piizza stand.
Horse show coverage
The horse show continued this morning at the Kenosha County Fair. Here’s a little bit of video:
Livestock auction coverage
The livestock or large animal auction is going on this afternoon at the Kenosha County Fair in Wilmot. Here is some video to give you a feel for the atmosphere:
Junior fair dairy show coverage
The Junior Fair Dairy Show at the Kenosha County Fair took place this morning. Charles Terry’s brown Swiss cow was named supreme champion female. Kasey Lois’ Holstein was named reserve champion female. Here are some photos: Here’s some video of the supreme champion and reserve champion announcement: And for an extra dose of cute, the [...]
Other happenings at the fair Thursday
Here are some more images of other events at the fair on Thursday: The pulls and combine demo derby were cancelled for Wednesday, but they got under way Thursday with an expanded program. Here’s some selected video:
Herda award goes to Jessica Meyer
Each year, the beef project gives the William Herda Memorial Award to a deserving member of the project. This year’s winner of the Herda Award is Jessica Meyer. The award was presented by Rachel Crane, William Herda’s sister, and Patti Herda, William Herda’s mother, during the beef show Thursday at the Kenosha County Fair.
Beef champions named at fair
The beef champions in the junior fair at the Kenosha County Fair have been named. Cody Myers showed the grand champion steer. Kiersten Bird showed the reserve grand champion steer. We will have some video from the beef show later. Here are some more photos:
Daily Crow: Participation activities are hands-on fun
If you’re a doer instead of a watcher, than you will want to seek out the Kenosha County Fair’s participation activities: Are you a scavenger? On Thursday morning there will be a scavenger hunt for children 12 years and under. Do you play favorites? You can vote for your favorite in the Peoples Choice Awards [...]
Two county 4-H day camp at Paddock Lake
4-Hers from Racine and Kenosha counties got together for fun, games, swimming and crafts at 4-H Day Camp Thursday. The activity, drawing participants from Kenosha and Racine 4-H Clubs, took place at Old Settler’s Park in Paddock Lake. Kids in grades kindergarten through third grade got an early start, begining at 8 a.m. and staying [...]
