Save the date: Lake County 4-H open house Oct. 8

CROWN POINT, Ind. — Learn new skills, make friends and have fun with 4-H at the upcoming “Join 4-H this fall” in Lake County.

Purdue Extension is hosting a free, family-friendly event to kick off the new 4-H year. The celebration will include games, face painting, food, photo ops and more.

Lake County 4-H welcomes young people in grades 3-12 in urban, suburban and rural communities. The mini 4-H program features fun, noncompetitive activities for grades K-2.

The 4-H program prepares young people to be leaders in their community and around the world.

Members complete hands-on, learn-by-doing projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement alongside their peers and adult mentors.

For more information, contact Purdue Extension at 219-755-3240.

Lake County 4-H Open House

When: 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 8

Where: Purdue Extension Lake County Office, 2291 N. Main St., Crown Point, Indiana

Cost: Free