Monthly News & Updates

Mid-Month DECEMBER | 2023

Holiday Office Closures:

Monday, December 25th - observance of Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 26th - observance of Christmas Day

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Teal = District and State

Green = Comal County

DEC 31 – TX 4-H FOUNDATION COUNTY GRANT PROGRAM DEADLINE

JAN 1 – Souper Bowl of Caring Community Service BEGINS

JAN 3 - COMAL 4-H COUNCIL CHRISTMAS PARTY at Extension Meeting Room

JAN 3-6 - SANDHILLS STOCK SHOW

JAN 5 - COMAL COUNTY YOUTH HOMEMAKING & ART FAIR DEADLINE

JAN 7 – Kendall Co. Invitational Livestock Judging Contest

JAN 15 – District 10 4-H Horse Judging Registration OPENS

JAN 12-20 - HILL DISTRICT GRANDSTAND SHOW

JAN 12- FEB 3 - FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW

JAN 24 - FEB 18 - SAN ANGELO STOCK SHOW

FEB 8-25 - SAN ANTONIO LIVESTOCK SHOW

FEB 9-11 - TEXAS ELITE

FEB 27 - MAR 17 - HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW

MAR 8-23 - RODEO AUSTIN

COMAL COUNTY HAPPENINGS

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ALL UPDATED INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND BY CLICKING BELOW

SHOW INFO

COMAL COUNTY YOUTH HOMEMAKING & ART FAIR

SHOW DATE: MARCH 1, 2024

Arts & Crafts Building

Comal County Fairgrounds

New Braunfels, Texas

2024 CCYH&AF Entry Form

2024 CCYH&AF Youth Show Rules

Entry Amount: $5.00

Entry Forms Due: January 5, 2024 by 4:30 p.m.

mailed to:

Deborah Koepp

2891 Hunter Road

New Braunfels, Texas 78132

Or in Person at

Comal County AgriLife Extension Office

in a sealed envelope.

Late Entry Forms will be accepted until January 12, 2024 by 4:30 p.m. at a fee of $20.00 per item.

Club meetings begin at 3pm in the

Extension Meeting Room

325 Resource Dr. New Braunfels TX 78132

December 3, 2023

January 7, 2024

February 4, 2024

March 3, 2024

April 7, 2024

May 5, 2024

Blazing Trails October Club Report

NEW LOCATION BELOW

Club meetings begin at 3pm at

St. Paul Lutheran Church

777 W San Antonio St. New Braunfels TX 78130

December 10, 2023 @ 5 p.m.

January 14, 2024

February 25, 2024

March 24, 2024

April 14, 2024

May 12, 2024

Club meetings begin at 6pm in the

Mammen Family Public Library

131 Bulverde Crossing Bulverde TX 78163

December 12, 2023

January 9, 2024

February 13, 2024

March NO MEETING

April 9, 2024

May 14, 2024

Club meetings begin at 6pm in the

Extension Meeting Room

325 Resource Dr. New Braunfels TX 78132

December 11, 2023

January 8, 2024

February 12, 2024

March 11, 2024

April 8, 2024

May 13, 2024

Club meetings will be begin at 3pm in

Comal County Shooting Sports

1898 Rittimann Rd. Spring Branch TX 78070

December 10, 2023

January 14, 2024

February 11, 2024

March 10, 2024

April 14, 2024

May 19, 2024

Club meetings will be held at

Dietz Gun Range

421 Private Rd at Range Rd, New Braunfels TX 78132

December 4, 2023

January 8, 2024

February 5, 2024

March 4, 2024

April 1, 2024

May 6, 2024

Club meetings begin at 3pm in the

Extension Meeting Room

325 Resource Dr. New Braunfels TX 78132

November 12, 2023 @ 5:30 pm

December 10, 2023

January 21, 2024

February 18, 2024

March 17, 2024

April 21, 2024

May 19, 2024

Vet Skillathon Practice begin at 6pm

Club meetings begin at 7pm in the

Extension Meeting Room

325 Resource Dr. New Braunfels TX 78132

November 2, 2023

December 7, 2023

January 4, 2024

February 1, 2024

March 7, 2024

April 4, 2024

May 2, 2024

HAPPENING AROUND TEXAS

Souper Bowl of Caring 2024

Event Period:

Jan. 1^st – Feb. 11^th, 2024

Information: It’s time to start thinking about the SOUPER BOWL! (No, not the football game!) The Souper Bowl of Caring empowers young people – and often the adults who support them — to lead the way in combating hunger. Youth decide what local food charity will receive the donations and give 100% of everything they collect. Learn how you can start planning now for a great event in 2024.

To get your ‘playbook’ started, visit the Souper Bowl of Caring Website to get started today, or click the image to the right for more info!

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2023-2024 Texas 4-H Record Book Information Released

There were NO category changes for the 2023-2024 year.

Check Sheet – Reminder, beginning in 2022-2023 this is now an OPTIONAL single page which an be placed loosely at the front of the Record Book.
Personal Information Page – Reminder, as of 2022-2023 this page only requires the 4-H member and Parent Signatures which certifies that the information provided in this record book is an accurate reflection of the project work completed by the above named 4-H member.
Clarification – Senior 4-H members place 1^st at state level, MAY submit a Record Book in future years in the same category in which they earned first place.

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SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL

Click on the images to go to their website

The 2024 application is now open! The application will close on February 1, 2024

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 1, 2023.

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FEBRUARY 15TH, 2024, AT 11:59 PM.

Applications open in January.

However, those applying for this scholarship must have participated in Two Rivers Half Marathon and Ryan Bielke 5K

(Nov. 19, 2023) in the fall immediately prior to the spring application year, either by running or volunteering.

If you are unable to attend on that day, there are other volunteer opportunities for that event.

Registration is open now for the Two Rivers Half Marathon and Ryan Bielke 5K

(Nov. 19, 2023)

Texas Farm Bureau Scholarships

Applications for all TFB scholarships are open for submission. TFB awards over $240,000 each year to graduating high school seniors and enrolled college students. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 1, 2024. Winners will be accounted by May 2024. Information on how to apply for the scholarship is available below.

MORE INFORMATION

Application is now open! Apply Online by December 15th

Scholarship Application due by

January 15, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Comal County 4-H | Contact Us | Website | Phone: 830.620.3440

325 Resource Drive, New Braunfels TX 78132

Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm ~ 1pm-5pm

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service, or accommodation in order to participate in meetings are encouraged to contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office at 830-620-3440 five days prior to the event so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating