October 2026

October 1st, 2026
Announcements:


CRAFT FAIR is fast approaching – sign up finished yesterday, if still interested, EMAIL me, we have a lot of space available yet!

Ambassadors voted to forego their October meeting to help at the Pancake Breakfast on Oct 11!

ISO: Float Driver – If anyone is available to tow our float behind their vehicle for the Rotary Lights Parade (Fri. Nov. 27 – the day after Thanksgiving, from 4-7pm) please email me ASAP!

Good luck to Ella and Evelyn as they head off to WI 4-H Arts Camp this weekend!  

4-H Upcoming Opportunities & 4-H Calendar Access

DateTimeEvent/OpportunityGradeLocation
Sun. Oct 4 – Sat. Oct 10National 4-H Week
Sun. Oct 46:00 pmUnion Mills MeetingLocation TBD
Tue. Oct. 6ALLWear your 4-H gear to celebrate!National 4-H Week
Thu. Oct. 87:00 pmLeaders Assoc Meeting9+Hamilton Town Hall
Sat. Oct. 109am-3pm4-H Craft FairALLOnalaska Omni Center
Sat. Oct 107:30-11:30a4-H Food Stand Help NeededALLFair Grounds
Sun. Oct 117:30-11:30a4-H Food Stand Help NeededALLFair Grounds
Mon. 10.12.264:00-9:00pHome Runners FundraiserALLPizza Ranch, Support!
Wed. 10.14.266:30pmHorse Project Meeting3+Bangor First Responders
Mon. Oct 25-Fri. Oct 30NAE4-HYDP ConferenceI will be in Kansas City!
Fri. Nov 6 – Sun. Nov 8WI 4-H Fall Forum7+Stevens Point, WI

Reminders & Updates

DateEvent/OpportunityLocation
Sat. 10.17.26Last Day for Pump House ExhibitPump House Arts Center
Wed. 10.21.26Pump House Art Available for pick upExtension Office
Sat. 10.31.26Officer Summit Registration Deadline4-HOnline

External Opportunities

DateTimeEvent/OpportunityGradeLocation
Sat. 10.17.269:15-1:00pmDrone Demo Day5+Arlington, WI

October 16th, 2026
Announcements:


ISO: Float Driver – If anyone is available to tow our float behind their vehicle for the Rotary Lights Parade (Fri. Nov. 27 – the day after Thanksgiving, from 4-7pm) please email me ASAP!

We need volunteers to serve on our Leaders Board. No experience necessary. The following positions and terms are needed: Vice President (3 yr); Secretary (2 yr); Bangor Rep (1 yr); West Salem Rep (1 yr); Holmen/Onalaska Rep (2 yr); At-Large Rep (2 yrs). If interested, please email Emily!   

4-H Upcoming Opportunities & 4-H Calendar Access

DateTimeEvent/OpportunityGradeLocation
Mon. Oct 25-Fri. Oct 30NAE4-HYDP ConferenceI will be in Kansas City!
Fri. Nov 6 – Sun. Nov 8WI 4-H Fall Forum7+Stevens Point, WI
Sun. 11.01.266:00pmUnion Mills 4-H Meeting
Mon. 11.09.266:30pmHome Runners 4-H MeetingOnalaska, WI
Thu. 11.12.264:00-6:00pmFood Stand Strategy meeting9+Hamilton Town Hall
Thu. 11.12.266:00-8:00pm4-H Leaders Meeting &Pot LuckHamilton Town Hall
Sat. 11.14.269:30a-2:30pm4-H Officer Summit5+La Crosse Admin Center
Tue. 11.17.264:00-6:00pmFood Stand Strategy meeting9+Hamilton Town Hall
Thu. 11.19.266:30pmHorse Project Meeting3+Bangor First Responders

Reminders & Updates

DateEvent/OpportunityLocation
Sat. 10.17.26Last Day for Pump House ExhibitPump House Arts Center
Wed. 10.21.26Pump House Art Available for pick upExtension Office
Sat. 10.31.26Officer Summit Registration Deadline4-HOnline

External Opportunities

DateTimeEvent/OpportunityGradeLocation
Sat. 10.17.269:15-1:00pmDrone Demo Day5+Arlington, WI
Wed. 10.21.2610am-2pmConservation Farming Bus TourALLViroqua, WI

Sorry this is a day late – let me know if you have any questions. If anyone wants to submit things for either the Sprout & Spotlight (just send it to me before the 14th and 29th of each month) or the Cloverline, just send it to us in an email!