Red River 4-H will hold a Back to School Junior Leader Meeting for any 4-H member in grades 8-12 Thursday, August 15 from 5-7pm at the 4-H office. Participate in a scavenger hunt and plan activities for the year. Snack and treats will be provided.

Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development is seeking nominations for the 2024 Hall of Distinguished Educators and Outstanding Young Professionals. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Thursday, Aug. 15. The Hall of Distinguished Educators is the highest honor bestowed by the School of Education. Nominees must have earned an education degree from Northwestern State University, must have a minimum of 30 years of service in the field of education and must have made significant contributions to the field of education and/or the larger community at a local, state, national or international level. Nominees may be living or deceased. Outstanding Young Professionals in Education must have earned an education degree from NSU and have a minimum of 10 years of service in the field of education. Nominees must have made significant contributions to the field of education and/or the larger community. Nominees must be age 45 or younger. More than 100 educators have been honored with the Hall of Distinguished Educators award since 2000. Applications are available at http://www.nsu.la/HODEapplications. For more information, contact Gabby Trindle at trindleg@nsula.edu.

Join the LSU AgCenter and Red River Parish Helping Hands on Thursday, September 12 at 1pm at the 4-H Office, 1919 Alonzo Street for a dynamic program aimed at boosting fruit and vegetable consumption and encouraging physical activity. Discover the joy of nutritious eating and the benefits of regular exercise in a welcoming environment. Don’t wait—take charge of your health journey now! For more details and to secure your spot, contact Jessica Salley at 318-461-2730.