Beaverdam 4-H report for July 6
By Lyla Heinze
The Beaveram Bunch 4H club met on Monday, July 6, 2026. Below are some notes from the meeting.
- We will vote next meeting about spending money for the booth.
- We will do a soccer-themed basket for the silent auction.
- You can pick up your photo IDs Monday-Friday, July 20-August 20, from 9 a.m - 4 p.m. And Saturday, August 9, from 8:30 a.m - 12 Noon at the administration office. Those with last names starting with I-Q need a new ID photo. Check page 3 of your Jr. Fairbook for more information.
- Get your fair premiums by August 29 at 6 p.m.
- Special Interest Project Judging is July 20 from 1-6. Next week we will discuss judging more. Make-up judging and woodworking judging are August 18.
- Guard duty is only for kids with projects in the booth. You will be getting an email about guard duty. If you can't do guard duty at the assigned time, please contact your guard duty advisor.
- Project drop-off for special interest projects for the booth will be at Jan Althaus’ house. You will be getting an email later giving you the dates & times..
- Make sure to double-check your Junior Fair entries. Make sure to have an entry for all your projects. Changes and additions after July 10 will result in a fine or a B grade.
- “Stock the Trailer” is collecting canned goods for the West Ohio Food Bank during judgings & at the fair. Whichever department has the most canned goods will win a pizza party.
- Demonstrations were given by Lucas Gesler and Peyton Camper.
The next meeting will be held on July 13 at 7 p.m.
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Friday, July 10, 2026
- Find and update Bluffton Civic Organization contact information
- 12th Ride to Remember rolls through Bluffton July 11
- Rumpke trash and recycling guidelines for Bluffton, July 2026
- Beaverdam 4-H report for July 6
- Take a look at Blufftonicon.com/calendar (video)
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Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, July 9
- Share the bridge
- Jeff Richards is new Bluffton Elementary principal
- Officer Dominic Francis Memorial Bike & Jeep Run, Aug. 8
- Sheriff seeks information in June 29 Meijer shooting investigation
- Down on the Farm celebration of America 250, July 19
- Enjoy this summer without doing damage
- Register now for July 23 Words and Wine event
- Village of Bluffton to serve BSC Community meal
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Allen County Auditor explanation of Ohio House Bill 186 Inflation Cap Credit
- Shoemaker sentenced to 27 years on child pornography charges
- St. John's UCC to host Bluffton bike swap
- Beaverdam Bunch reports: July 29 meeting
- July 28 speed puzzle competition at Bluffton Public Library
- Galley Book Group to meet at Bluffton Public Library
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- Highway Patrol reports on July Fourth fatal crashes
- 2026 Porch Fest preview: Blanchard Creek Band, Conner Raines and AJ Knepper
- Take an RTA bus trip to Delphos on July 29
- Senior Center to host Route 66 Centennial trip
- Family-friendly Jurassic Adventure Escape Room, July 17 and 18
- Critters, Flitters, and Gallinippers: SCHS 2nd Saturday, July 11
- Register now for Bluffton Public Library's Read with a Dog
- Orange Twp. receives ODOT request to close two US 30 intersections