View: Month | Event list | Past events list

County Events

May 2012

May 21 End Date
BHN Weigh Point
Various locations & times
Optional weigh in for Be Healthy Now participants. Lose 10 pounds or more & you'll have the chance to win a Kroger gift card.
May 21 End Date
Monday Diabetes Class (10 of 10)
Findlay Family Y.M.C.A., 300 E. Lincoln Street, Findlay OH 45840
An overview on nutrition, cooking & exercise to take charge and manage diabetes. Mondays from 6 - 7 pm from March 19 - May 21 at Findlay Family Y.M.C.A., 300 East Lincoln Street, Findlay
May 21 End Date
4-H Sewing Boot Camp (7 of 8)
Hancock County Agricultural Service Center, 7868 CR 140 Findlay OH 45840
This is session 7 of an 8-part series. Bring a sewing machine, sewing basket and a project that you are working on as this is a "work" session. We will also be learning more about sewing with wool fabric, and contests such as Guys & Gals Lead at the county fair, and Sew with Wool competitions.
May 22 End Date
4-H Advisory Council Meeting
Hancock County Agricultural Service Center
Regularly scheduled meeting of 4-H Advisory Council.
May 28 End Date
Office Closed
OSU Extension Hancock County
OSU Extension Hancock County will be closed on May 28 for Memorial Day. The office will resume normal office hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm on Tuesday, May 29.
May 30 End Date
Counselor/CIT Training
Hancock County Agricultural Service Center, 7868 CR 140 Findlay OH 45840
Session 4 of training for 2012 Camp Counselors and CIT's - Wednesday, May 30 from 6-8 pm at the Hancock County Agricultural Service Center.

June 2012

June 4 End Date
4-H Sewing Boot Camp (8 of 8)
Hancock County Agricultural Service Center, 7868 CR 140 Findlay OH 45840
This is the final session of an 8-part series. Any 4-H member with a clothing project can benefit from this review of the seven clues to a total look. Accessorizing your outfits and modeling will also be discussed.
June 5 End Date
Basic Budgeting Class
OSU Extension Hancock County, 7868 CR 140 Suite B, Findlay OH 45840
This June 5 class is offered as part of the Money Count$ program of OSU Extension, Hancock County.
June 6 End Date
Goat Weigh In
Hancock County Fairground, 1017 E Sandusky Street, Findlay OH 45840
Hancock County Jr Fair is requiring exhibitors to weigh in "market goats" on Wednesday, June 6 from 6-8 pm at the Hancock County Fairgrounds.
June 7 End Date
Goat Council Meetings
Hancock County Agricultural Service Center, 7868 CR 140 Findlay OH 45840
Scheduled meeting of Hancock Co. Sr Goat Council at 7 pm respectively on Thursday, June 7
June 8 End Date
Market Lamb Weigh In
Hancock County Fairground, 1017 E Sandusky Street, Findlay OH 45840
Friday, June 8, 2012 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds from 6 - 8 pm, Hancock County Jr Fair Market Lambs must be weighed in.
June 12 End Date
4-H General Livestock Judging Contest - Hancock
Dr. C. Richard Beckett Animal Science Building, University of Findlay
In this contest, 4-H members evaluate and rank livestock for market or breeding value. An experienced livestock judge officiates the contest and provides instructional review of all classes judged. Recognition is given to high scoring participants.
June 13 End Date
4-H Horse Council Meeting
Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St., Findlay OH 45840
June 13 - regularly scheduled meeting of the Hancock County 4-H Horse Council
June 14 End Date
Jr Fair Board
Hancock Co. Fairground
Thursday, June 14, 3:00 pm meeting of the Hancock County Jr Fair Board at the Hancock Co. Fairground
June 16 End Date
4-H Dog Fun Match - HANCOCK
Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 East Sandusky Street, Findlay OH 45840
K-9 Best Friends 4-H Club is sponsoring a Fun Match on Saturday, June 16 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds.
June 18 End Date
BHN Weigh Out - County Health Dept.
Hancock Co. Health Dept., 7746 CR 140, Findlay OH 45840
Time to weigh out - we hope you're noticing the benefits of fitness in your life, and that you'll want to continue a healthier lifestyle. Program participants are encouraged to weigh out . . . Help your team to "Finish Strong"!
June 18 End Date
4-H Public Speaking Extravaganza
Hancock County Agricultural Service Center, 7868 CR 140 Findlay OH 45840
A Maumee Valley EERA 4-H event for 4-H members to demonstrate their public speaking skills. Individual and Team demonstration divisions, Individual Health and Safety Speech divisions, and Health/Safety Skit category.
June 19 End Date
BHN Weigh Out - City Health Dept.
Findlay City Health Dept., 1644 Tiffin Ave., Findlay OH 45840
Time to weigh out - we hope you're noticing the benefits of fitness in your life, and that you'll want to continue a healthier lifestyle. Program participants are encouraged to weigh out . . . Help your team to "Finish Strong"!
June 19 End Date
BHN Weigh Out - YMCA
Findlay Family Y.M.C.A., 300 E Lincoln Street, Findlay OH 45840
Time to weigh out - we hope you're noticing the benefits of fitness in your life, and that you'll want to continue a healthier lifestyle. Program participants are encouraged to weigh out . . . Help your team to "Finish Strong"!
June 20 End Date
BHN Weigh Out - OSU Extension Hancock Co.
OSU Extension Hancock County, 7868 CR 140 Suite B, Findlay OH 45840
Time to weigh out - we hope you're noticing the benefits of fitness in your life, and that you'll want to continue a healthier lifestyle. Program participants are encouraged to weigh out . . . Help your team to "Finish Strong"!
June 20 End Date
Jr Leadership Club Meeting
Hancock County Agricultural Service Center
Wednesday, June 20 meeting of Hancock County's Junior Leadership Club. Hancock County youth ages 14 (as of January 1, 2012) OR at least freshmen in high school may participate in this club. Members develop leadership skills and assist with conducting many Hancock County 4-H programs.
June 21 End Date
4-H Cloverbud Day Camp
Hancock County Agricultural Service Center
Fun, hands-on learning for youth age 5 (as of Jan. 1, 2012) AND enrolled in kindergarten through age 8 or second grade. Please RSVP with Cassie Turner at 419-422-3851.
June 25 End Date
Be Healthy Now Celebration
Hancock County Agricultural Service Center, 7868 CR 140 Findlay OH 45840
Come celebrate the weight loss and fitness success of 2012 Be Healthy Now participants.
June 26 End Date
Basic Budgeting Class
The Family Center, 1800 North Blanchard St., Findlay OH 45840
Join Melanie Gerlach on June 26th for this afternoon class at The Family Center. Basic Budgeting will give you the tools you need to set your path toward financial stability! This 3-hour program will discuss wants vs needs, recordkeeping options, steps to developing and managing a budget, and cost saving tips.
Top Stories
One of six "Signature Programs" of Ohio State University Extension, Why Trees Matter uses research-based tools to document and demonstrate the economic, environmental and social benefits of community forests. Master Gardener Tree Stewards and other program partners are currently involved with a statewide tree evaluation program.
Read More
More Top Stories…
Announcements
Now Accepting 4-H Camp Reservations!
Hancock County Jr Camp is June 26 - 30th at 4-H Camp Ohio and reservations are now being accepted. Register by June 1 to take advantage of the lowest camp fees. Bus transportation is available for 54 campers on a first-come, first-served basis.
Read More
More Announcements…
County News
Melanie Gerlach, Program Coordinator for Hancock County Saves has scheduled several Basic Budgeting Classes in June. The class costs $10 and will give you the tools you need to set your path toward financial stability!
Read More
Youth Pumpkin & Sunflower Contest
Pure Country Greenhouse and the Men & Women's Garden Club of Findlay are co-sponsoring contests for children ages 5-8 to grow pumpkins and sunflowers. The seeds are supplied and then the children have the opportunity to bring their sunflowers and/or pumpkins to the Hancock County Fair.
Read More
More County News…
State News
Find recent "Grazing School" presentations on-line here!
The "Pastures for Profit" grazing school is a comprehensive course in Management Intensive Grazing
Read More
Asian Longhorned Beetle Found in Ohio; Maples, Other Trees at Risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture today (6/17) announced the first discovery of Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) in Ohio trees!
Read More
More State News…
 

Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA.

Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership. TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-6181.