Hooves, Hands and Hearts 4-H Club kicks off year

Coshocton club sets dues, plans for 4-H Week display and upcoming events

Hooves, Hands and Hearts 4-H Club decorated The Beacon window on Main Street for 4-H Week.

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Published April 3, 2026 - 11:56 a.m.

Hooves, Hands and Hearts 4-H Club held its first meeting of the year March 8.

Members decided $10 dues will be collected to help with fair passes and they would take part in the 4-H Week window display contest by decorating The Beacon’s window on Main Street in Coshocton.

Membership and project selection is due by Friday, April 24. Quality assurance trainings for anyone showing livestock will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3 and 8-9:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30 in Hunter Arena at the fairgrounds. 4-H Fun Fest will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 12 at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds.

The club’s next meeting will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 12 at the Keene Grange.

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