BEDFORD – It doesn’t matter where you live or what you want to be when you grow up 4-H can help spark youth’s interest in areas they want to explore.
In the Lawrence County Rabbit Club, you can make friends, have fun, and try new things with the help of caring adults. The Rabbit Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds in the Expo Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Whatever your interests, there is a 4-H experience for you. Explore your path through hands-on projects like raising and taking care of animals, robotics and computers, cooking and eating healthy, performing arts, discovering nature, and helping your community.
The Indiana 4-H enrollment is fast approaching and begins on October 1. You can register here.
4-H is a premier source of enjoyable, educational programs to help young people reach their full potential. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the nation, and there is a place for you with many different clubs, trips, scholarships, and other opportunities available.
Enrollment is easy with the 4HOnline system, at https://v2.4honline.com. The $20 fee per child includes all Indiana 4-H program fees for members in grades 3-12. For Mini 4-H members (grades k-2) the fee is $5. These fees include as many clubs and/or projects as you would like.
Rabbit Club Leader Keri Barker and other club volunteers can help new families learn the opportunities that exist with 4-H. Officials at Purdue Extension Lawrence County can also help. Stop by their office at 924 16th Street in Bedford from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on weekdays to learn about all the possibilities available to Lawrence County youth.
“We know 4-H can be a little confusing with all of the opportunities available, and we are here to help,” added Barker.
Indiana 4-H is the state’s largest youth development program for grades K-12, reaching more than 200,000 youth in all 92 counties.
The Rabbit Club also hosts an Annual ARBA Open Show on March 8-9 at the fairgrounds. The show is open to all 4-H members and the public who wish to show a rabbit. If you would like to show a rabbit there is a cost per rabbit and more information is available here. There will be both youth and open shows to enter.
The event is open to the public and free to attend.
“It is a great place to learn about the different breeds and purchase a good quality rabbit to show in 4-H,” added Barker. “You can also enjoy BBQ rabbit and rabbit and noodles that will be one of the goodies served at our concession stand.”
If you need a rabbit, the club can help you locate a reputable breeder. Don’t let cost be a hindrance, we can offer assistance.
For more information call Keri Barker at 812-276-1428 or Terri Jo Box at 812-675-2240.
