Interested in 4-H?
October 4-10 is National 4-H Week. 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development program that focuses on the four-fold development of the head, heart, hands, and health of young people. Youth in grades 3-12 are eligible to join 4-H. Some clubs also offer the 4-H Clover Kids program which is open to kids in grades K-2. 4-H members participate in a wide variety of projects such as food and nutrition, photography, and livestock while developing leadership skills and having fun. Adults of all ages can serve as volunteer leaders, providing opportunities and guidance to young people.
Buda 4-H Club meets the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Buda Vo-Ag Building. The Kyle 4-H Club meets the third Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at Kyle City Hall.
Find out the latest and greatest about 4-H in Hays County by visiting their website at hays4-h.blogspot.com. You can also contact the Hays County office of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service at 512-393-2120 for further information about these 4-H clubs/groups and other opportunities.
Water company offers writing contest to Chapa Middle School
Monarch Utilities, a subsidiary of SouthWest Water Company, has launched a writing contest for Chapa Middle School students in Hays Consolidated Independent School District. The contest is an initiative to challenge students to think about the Earth’s natural resources and explain the importance of water in the community, state or world.“SouthWest Water Company is proud to partner with Chapa Middle School and put students’ writing skills to the test,” Gary Rose, director of operations, Texas Utilities West, SouthWest Water Company, said. “The contest will encourage students to think about water as a precious resource and consider its impact on the community.”
The SouthWest Water writing contest is open to all current Chapa Middle School students. To participate, students must submit one essay that is between 400 and 600 words. The essays will be scored anonymously by a panel of English/Language Arts teachers.
For more information on the contest including rules and the writing prompt, visit www.swwcwritingcontest.com.
SouthWest Water Company will recognize winners with the following prizes: One winner from each grade level will receive a $100 Visa gift card; one grand-prize winner will receive a $500 Visa gift card; and the winning essay will be published in the Hays Free Press.
“We are excited that SouthWest Water Company is giving our students a chance to showcase their writing talents,” Lisa Walls, principal, Chapa Middle School, said. “The topic is an important one, and we look forward to reading the students’ views on water.”
Essays must be submitted to [email protected] by Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 at 5 p.m. Winners will be announced the week of Oct. 26, 2015.
Fundraisers
Benefit Barton Middle School by golfing. The Bobcat Scramble Golf Tournament is taking place at the Onion Creek Golf Club on Oct. 31. Get your four person team together for $100 per person. Registration includes round of golf, game balls, cart, event t-shirt, goodie bag, lunch and dinner. For more information call Cindy Templer and Teri Eubank at 512-268-1472.
