Crawford County

  Project Discovery Day is an annual fun-filled educational day where youth get to try out a variety of 4-H projects.  Project Discovery Day will be held at the NEW Gays Mills Community Building and is open to 4-H members as well as non-members.  Cost is $4.00 per person which includes lunch (or $15.00 family rate).  Registration deadline [...]

Livestock represent a major source of injury to children, accounting for at least one in five non-fatal injuries to children every year. Youth who show livestock generally spend a great deal of time with their animals, and therefore may be at greater risk of injury. The information here is designed for use by youth who [...]

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2012 4-H Calendar (.pdf)

Lego Mindstorms meets on Mondays at Bluff View Intermediate from 3:45-5:30.  The program is open to grades 4-12 and includes a snack.  Lego Mindstorms is program in which youth will learn to build and program Lego robots to complete tasks.  Various competitions will be held throughout the year.  You’ll find additional information and registration forms [...]

Creative Connections After School program is held at Bluff View Intermediate School on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45-5:30.  The program is open to K-6 grades and includes time for youth to cook, craft, and play.  Additional information and application form here. The program is accepting both students and volunteers at this time. If you need more [...]

Tips to avoid winter weight gain Contact: Susan Nitzke, susan.nitzke@ces.uwex.edu, 608-262-1692 or Sonya Lenzendorf, sonya.lenzendorf@ces.uwex.edu. If you’re trying to maintain a healthy weight, holiday parties and cold weather can sabotage your good intentions. However, some thoughtful planning should help you stay on track. “Research shows that many adults gain a pound or two during the [...]

Thanksgiving does wonders for your mind, body, and relationships. And we’re not talking about the holiday.  Giving thanks is a simple but profound act –a practice linked to greater happiness, stronger immune systems, and better sleep, among many other benefits. Check out the Greater Good website from the University of California at Berkley , highlighting research-proven methods for boosting gratitude.  [...]

Experts say:Resilient families view crisis as a shared challenge, instead of having each person be a “tough, rugged individual” getting through hard times. Relationships are extremely important in these families. They believe that by joining together with family members and others who are important to the family they can strengthen their ability to meet challenges. [...]

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