Jasper County Illinois 4-H

08/31/2026

🎉⛸️ They Worked Hard… Now It’s Time to HAVE FUN! ⛸️🎉
Our 4-H kids worked SO incredibly hard all year long, and they definitely earned a night to kick back, relax, and have some fun!
We wrapped up the year with our End of the Year Skating Party at SilverStar Skate Center in Mattoon! There were lots of smiles, laughs, skating, pizza, and great memories made! 🍕😄
A BIG THANK YOU to the Futures 4-H Club and 4-H Federation Club for sponsoring the skating party, including the rental, pizza, and refreshments! We appreciate you helping make this night extra special for our 4-H members!
Everyone had an absolute BLAST! What a fun way to celebrate a great year of 4-H! 💚🐄🌽

08/26/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice

Our office will be closing today at 3:30 PM. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience!

We will resume normal business hours tomorrow. Thank you! 😊

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08/20/2026

A huge congratulations to all of our 4-H members who represented us at the Illinois State Fair! We are so proud of everyone who worked hard, prepared their projects, and stepped up to showcase their talents. 💚🤍
🏆 Congratulations to our Champions:
• Emmalin Finley — Cooking 201: Nut Bread
• Logan Vogt — Vegetable Plates
• Kohlten Barthelme — Fruit Plates
• Tretyn Hall — Weather & Climate Science 1
• Jenna Hall — Woodworking 2
• Jailyn Hall — Woodworking 3
🌟 Congratulations to our Inspire Award recipients!
The Inspire Award recognizes 4-H members whose projects, dedication, knowledge, creativity, or story inspired the judges and left a lasting impression.
• Cletus Zumbahlen — Poetry
• Lane Vogt — Sportfishing 2
• Emma Bergbower — Veterinary Science 1
• Macy Helmink — Open Form & Emerging Techniques
👏We would also like to congratulate our other 4-H members who showed their project off at the Illinois State Fair.
Lily Ochs, Collin Kistner, Brianna Zwilling, Alayna Lingafelter, Carolyn Deeken, Allison Brummer, Joslynn Pitcher, Heather Bergbower, Michael Shamhart, Ella Probst, Chlora Bergbower, Bailey Kistner, and Josie Vogt.

08/19/2026

What a fun opportunity to get some hands on learning with technology🍀

🚀 Discover the Exciting World of 3D Printing – FREE Community STEM Night! 🚀

Have you ever wanted to create something with a 3D printer? Now's your chance!

Join us on Wednesday, September 2, from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Innovation Center, Room 130 in the Effingham Technology Center for a FREE beginner-friendly STEM Night where you'll learn the basics of Tinkercad and Bambu 3D printing.

✨ During this hands-on workshop, you'll:
🔹 Learn to design simple 3D objects using Tinkercad
🔹 See how Bambu 3D printers bring your designs to life
🔹 Take home your own custom 3D-printed bookmark or bag tag!

This class is perfect for beginners of all ages! Participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Our instructors, Cody McQueen and Matt Ogle, bring years of experience and a passion for making 3D design fun, engaging, and easy to learn.

💻 Bring a laptop and/or a flash drive if you'd like (both are optional).

📍 Location:
Innovation Center – Room 130
Effingham Technology Center
1201 Althoff Drive
Effingham, IL 62401

🎟️ Registration is FREE, but space is limited!
Register today and join us for an evening of creativity, technology, and hands-on learning!
Register at: https://learn.lakelandcollege.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=16434011&selectedProgramAreaId=1018469&selectedProgramStreamId=

08/12/2026

🎯 Hats Off to Our Hunter Safety Participants! 🦌
What a great weekend of learning while preparing the next generation of safe and responsible hunters! We’re excited to celebrate 49 participants who completed our Hunter Safety Course! 👏🎉
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the course a success:
🌿 IDNR (Illinois Department of Natural Resources) volunteers — thank you for giving your time, knowledge, and passion to lead the course!
🦌 White Tails Unlimited, thank you for providing the hunter safety vests & hats AND for providing Saturday’s meal. You helped keep everyone looking sharp and well-fed! 😎🍔
⛪ Latona Church of Christ, thank you for opening your doors and allowing us to use your wonderful facility!
And of course, congratulations to all 49 participants! 👏 You’re now better equipped with the knowledge and skills to enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly.
Here’s to safe adventures, great memories, and plenty of time outdoors! 🌲🦌🏹

08/04/2026

🦌 Jasper County Hunter Safety Course 🦌

Thinking about hunting this season? Complete your Illinois Hunter Safety Certification right here in Jasper County!

📍 Location:
Latona Church of Christ
9003 N. 325th St.
Wheeler, IL 62479

📅 Course Dates:

Friday, August 7: 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 8: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

🍽️ Free lunch will be provided on Saturday by White Tails Unlimited – Embarrass Eagles Chapter.

🎁 All participants will receive hunter safety hats and vests, generously donated by White Tails Unlimited – Embarrass Eagles Chapter.

⚠️ Space is limited, so register early!

Register online here:
https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/246156

Please share this post with anyone who needs to complete their Hunter Safety Course before hunting season!

07/14/2026

The popular 4-H Hooks Us Together statewide fishing tournament is happening now! This year’s tourney will again be a virtual event held between the dates of May 1 – July 31. Catch-measure-picture-upload…repeat!

Nearly 500 entries submitted in 2025! Enter catches here now through July 31: go.illinois.edu/4-HFishing

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact the State 4-H Office.

07/14/2026

Illinois 4-H members ages 14-18 are invited to test their livestock knowledge at the 4-H Superior Young Producer Contest during the Illinois State Fair!

Participants will put their skills to the test in areas including livestock breeds, marketing, equipment identification, quality assurance, and more. Plus, competitors have the chance to earn one of nine $1,000 scholarships!

Join us Wednesday, August 12, at the south show ring of the Junior Cattle Barn on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Registration begins at 6 p.m. We hope to see you there!

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact the State 4-H Office.

07/14/2026

Health Horizons: Your Path to a Future in Healthcare!

🌟 Are you a middle or high school student curious about health careers? Join us to explore the wide world of health careers in this interactive webinar thats apart of the Illinois 4-H Career Sparks Series. Hear directly from experts about their daily routines, challenges, and training requirements.

Choose two panel sessions to hear about their daily routines, challenges, and training, while being able to ask your questions live.

🗓️ When: August 5th, 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Who: Middle & high school students
🔗 How: Register at go.illinois.edu/HealthHorizons

Check out the registration link to see which careers will be represented.

Questions? Email Natalie Bradley at [email protected] or Cindy Ogwal at [email protected].

Don’t miss this chance to spark your future in healthcare!