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4-H on the Move
A Newsletter for 4-H Families

The Waldo County 4-H Website address has been shortened!
It is now: www.umext.maine.edu/Waldo/4-H

Please update your links, favorites or bookmarks in your computer,
and also in the Volunteer Directory which was recently sent to you.

Breeze Technology Trainings
Here's your chance to experience the latest technology.  Join Extension  educators Lisa Phelps and Jen Lobley for a one hour Breeze Technology workshop simply by logging on to your computer!  This web-based training with voice and sound capability (similar to a conference call but you will be able to see visual aids via the computer) will be offered in a number of county Extension offices or if you have access to high speed internet (like DSL, Broadband, etc.) you can join us from the comfort of your own home. 

Breeze Technology Trainings

Media Literacy Training Dates
May 15th from 4-5 pm
June 4th from 5:30-6:30 pm

Internet Safety Training Dates
May 29th from 4-5 pm
June 20th from 5:30-6:30 pm

To register for training, please contact Joyce Weaver, 4-H Aide at the Waldo County Extension Office
1-800-287-1426 or jweaver@umext.maine.edu

For more information, please contact Lisa Phelps at lphelps@umext.maine.edu
or 1-800-287-1471


Internet Safety Training - in Waldo County
May 29, 2007
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Media Literacy Training - in Waldo County
June 4, 2007
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
 

To find the Financial Management Training
Go to:
Waldo 4-H Website, Volunteers

Quote of the Month

“The Maine Dairy Judging Team met here in Waldo County last Saturday!”
Marilyn Schofield
4-H Volunteer
Knox

4-H County News

Minutes - 4-H Leaders Association Meeting - February 7, 2007

Meeting commenced at 9:50 am at the WCE office.
Present: Marilyn Schofield, Anne Ambrose and Joyce Weaver.
Marilyn called the meeting to order. The March minutes were accepted.

Topics of discussion were as followed:

Library Exhibit - Deadline for projects or photos to be used in the exhibit is set for August 31, 2007. Explanations and reminders will be posted in the newsletters each month.

CWF - A brochure is being circulated with promotional information for 4-H teens. As of this date no Waldo County 4-Hers have applied for the trip. Call WCE office with any questions.

Calendars - Some alternate ideas for future calendar plans were discussed. The calendars remaining from the 2007 fund raiser will be distributed to public offices, libraries and mailed out to county, state and more local sites to help with 4-H promotion.

Volunteer Leader Academy Forum - An update on the forum planned for next month was given.

Treasurer’s Report - The balance at this date is $1,306.71. A portion of this (~$800.00) belongs to the County Extension from a Technology Grant issued in the past. This amount will be clarified and re-designated to the Extension. All other funds are accounted for up to date.

Belfast Celtic Days - An invitation for Waldo County 4-H youth to participate or help at the first annual Celtic Days in Belfast was extended. Look for news of this event in the newsletters.

The meeting was closed and the next meeting date confirmed as March 7th, 2007 at 6pm at the WCE office.

Volunteer Question Corner

Q. Can 4-H members sell raffle tickets?

A. Youth under the age of 16 may not purchase raffle tickets. Youth under the age of 16 may sell raffle tickets (chances) if they are affiliated with a recognized youth association, such as 4-H. Shirley Hager, Program Administrator has this confirmation from the Chief of the Maine State Police. Be aware that Maine bans awarding a live animal through a raffle. Animals must be presented “freezer ready.” This information will soon be added to the Maine 4-H Policy and Procedure manual which can be found at www.maine4h.umaine.edu/manual

Minutes - 4-H Leaders Association Meeting - April 4, 2007
Attending: Dawn Pendleton, Frank Whiting, Anne Ambrose, Marilyn Schofield, Dave Schofield, Joyce Weaver

Recorder: Dawn Pendleton
Facilitator: Marilyn Schofield

Meeting called to order: 9:45 AM

Parent/Child Day: Anne is going to do stress balls; hours: 10:00 to 2:00

Two Breeze trainings (Internet Safety and Media Literacy) are available on the internet for anyone who has high speed internet connection at home. (See the 4-H Calendar for dates & times.

Fast Track-Video equipment will soon be available through a grant; two Waldo County 4-H teams are needed to be trained.

Shooting Sports Training will be taking place in Cumberland County on April 27, 28 and 29th. Registration due date is April 13th.

Unity College is having a shooting tournament on April 14th and 15th from 10:00 to 2:00. Public is welcome.

Jane & Joyce would like to have a portion of the next meeting set aside for volunteer appreciation.

Possible date for 4-H Achievement Night is November 17th. Andrew Harding may be available to do a demonstration on swing dances from the mid-west.

Pre-sale discount on curriculum ordered before April 25th. Go to 4-Hmall.org. Click on Books, click on Curricula. Call your order in to the Extension Office or email Joyce Weaver at jweaver@umext.maine.edu.

Calendars: Around 30 calendars left. Envelopes were addressed and stamped and the calendars were put in with a letter and a brochure. They were mailed to all of the Town Offices in Waldo County and also the Representatives.

Next Meeting: May 2, 2007 at 6:00 PM
June 6, 2007 at 6:00 PM
Sept. 5, 2007 at 6:00 PM

Next meeting we will be scheduling the dates and times for the next years’ meetings.

Meeting adjourned: 11:35

Welcome New 4-H Volunteers

Steve and Kathy Smith share that “4-H is such a great organization where kids can have fun, meet terrific people and learn great life skills while helping keep our rural way of life alive.” Steve, already a certified 4-H volunteer, enrolled in 4-H with his daughters in the fall.  “After having a great start with the Aldermere Achiever 4-H group in Rockport, the Smiths  moved to Waldo County and knew they wanted to continue being involved in a 4-H beef program.” In April, Kathy completed the application process and her certified 4-H Volunteer training. When asked “What do you hope to accomplish as Maine 4-H volunteers?, they “hope to help their girls continue to have a terrific 4-H experience for as long as they are eligible, and to continue to help influence others in a positive way.”
Welcome to Waldo County and best wishes in all your new 4-H experiences!

Child and Parent Day

Special thanks go out to Anne and Annette Ambrose for volunteering to represent 4-H at the Annual Child and Parent Day which was held on Saturday, April 7, at the Belfast YMCA. Anne and Annette provided three fun activities: dying eggs that were laid by their hens, cooper sheet rubbings, and a favorite again this year making hacky sacks. The event had over 500 participants (children, parents, grandparents, special friends) – the best year ever. 4-H clubs and independent families are encouraged and needed by volunteering to provide fun activities next year (the first Saturday in April, 10 AM – 2 PM). What a great way to represent 4-H and be involved in a county community service project!

The Maine helmet use law, states that everyone under 16 years of age who is an operator or a passenger on a bicycle on a public roadway or a public bikeway shall wear a helmet of good fit. The helmet needs to be positioned properly and fastened securely upon the head by helmet straps.

Here are 4 easy steps to fit your bike helmet properly.

Step 1: Buying a helmet.
Measure your head by putting the measuring tape on the forehead and wrapping it around above the ears. Be sure to remove hair clips or pony tails.
The bike helmet you buy must have a label which indicates compliance for the age of the rider.

Step 2: Make sure the helmet fits properly.
Eyes – Look up past your eyebrows, to see the edge of the helmet.
Ears – Helmet straps must meet under your ears to form a “Y”.
Mouth – When buckled, the strap must be: loose enough that you can insert a finger between the buckle and your chin and tight enough that when you open your mouth the helmet pulls down on the top of your head.

Step 3: Make adjustments as needed.
Adjust a child’s helmet as they grow.
Wear the helmet level on your forehead, do not tip it back.
Add thicker pads if the helmet feels too loose, or thinner pads if it feels too tight.
Shake your head up and down and from side to side. The helmet must be comfortable, snug and not move around.

Step 4: Have fun!
Biking is a great way for you and your child to have fun and exercise together. Just remember to be safe and wear a helmet every time you ride!

Credit: Brain Injury Association of Maine (retrieved 4-23-07 from www.biame.org/helmet.html )

Regional, State and National 4-H News

Maine 4-H Core Principles

Maine 4-H Youth Development programs are research-based and founded on the principles of positive youth development.

Our educational programs focus on:
Science, engineering, and technology tied to agriculture, the environment and our communities;
Healthy lifestyles tied to informed decision-making and action for health and safety;
Citizenship tied to youth involvement with government and other institutions;
Sustainable lifestyles and communities tied to ecological literacy and responsible choices.

Our youth can expect the opportunity to:
Be valued and contributing members of their clubs and communities (belonging)
Identify and meet goals for their own hands-on learning (mastery)
Take meaningful learning and leadership roles (independence)
Engage in community service (generosity)

Volunteers, youth leaders, families and staff can expect:
The education, training and support needed to make this vision a reality

Open Farm Day Farms
Sunday, July 22, 2007

On Sunday, July 22, 2007, over 95 farms throughout Maine will open to the public. Visit a farm and see what farm life is all about. Watch farm activities and demonstrations from milking to felting, pet farm animals, pick berries, tour a barn or go on a hay ride. There will be farm-raised products for sale, displays to see and samples to taste.

Always on the 4th Sunday in July. To find a farm by county, go to http://getrealgetmaine.com/visit/open_farm_day.html and click on map or list of counties.

Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation Annual Meeting

Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation’s Annual Meeting will be held on May 24th at the Buchanan Alumni House on the Orono Campus. If you would like to attend, please call Angela Martin at 581-3739 no later than May 4th.

Talking to Your Children About the Recent Spate of School Shootings
Few events hit home for children and families like a school shooting. When children see such an event on television or on Web-based news flashes, it is natural for them to worry about their own school and their own safety, particularly if the violence occurred nearby or in a neighboring city or state.

Talk to your children
Psychologists who work in the area of trauma and recovery advise parents to use the troubling news of school shootings as an opportunity to talk and listen to their children. It is important, say these psychologists, to be honest. Parents should acknowledge to children that bad things do happen, but also reassure them with the information that many people are working to keep them safe, including their parents, teachers, and local police.

Young children may communicate their fears through play or drawings. Elementary school children will use a combination of play and talking to express themselves. Adolescents are more likely to have the skills to communicate their feelings and fears verbally. Adults should be attentive to a child's concerns, but also try to help the children put their fears into proportion to the real risk. Again, it is important to reassure children that the adults in their lives are doing everything they can to make their environment—school, home, and neighborhood—safe for them.

Parents, teachers, and school administrators also need to communicate with one another not only about how to keep kids safe, but about which children might need more reassurance and the best way to give it to them.

Limit exposure to news coverage
Parents should also monitor how much exposure a child has to news reports of traumatic events, including these recent school shootings. Research has shown that some young children believe that the events are reoccurring each time they see a television replay of the news footage.

Know the warning signs
Most children are quite resilient and will return to their normal activities and personality relatively quickly, but parents should be alert to any signs of anxiety that might suggest that a child or teenager might need more assistance. Such indicators could be a change in the child's school performance, changes in relationships with peers and teachers, excessive worry, school refusal, sleeplessness, nightmares, headaches or stomachaches, or loss of interest in activities that the child used to enjoy. Also remember that every child will respond to trauma differently. Some will have no ill effects; others may suffer an immediate and acute effect. Still others may not show signs of stress until sometime after the event.
For more information, go to www.apahelpcenter.org and http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/tips/parent_teach.pdf
 
Retrieved on April 18, 2007 from http://www.apa.org/topics/schoolshooting.html?imw=Y

UMaine Cooperative Extension has emergency preparedness fact sheets on a variety of topics.  Check out what is available at
http://extensionpubs.umext.maine.edu and click on the Safety & Preparedness category.

4-H Demonstration Video

The Washington County 4-H website www.umext.maine.edu/Washington/washington4-H.htm has posted a short 4-H Demonstration video to help 4-H youth and clubs learn how to give 4-H Demonstrations. Each county now has a CD copy to lend out to clubs or individuals that may not have access to the web. However, to view the demonstration video either from the website or borrowing the CD, Media Player is required. Many thanks go out to the fine folks who have made this all possible!

Life of the Honey Bee

Maine Wildlife Park,
Route 26, Gray, ME
Saturday, June 16, 2007
11 AM to 2 PM unless otherwise noted

Learn about the industrious life of the honey bee, and the role of the beekeeper. Equipment will be on display, and experienced beekeepers will be available to answer your questions. Honey and other products of the hive will be on sale.

For more 'Summer Wildlife Days' 2007 Maine Wildlife Park information check out their Event Calendar at: http://www.maine.gov/ifw , then click on the “Visit the Maine Wildlife Park! Logo.
The Maine Wildlife Park has delayed its originally scheduled opening day from Sunday April 15 to Friday April 20, 2007.

Central Maine Bird Fanciers Spring Show
May 27, 2007
Windsor Fairgrounds
Contact: Laura Castle
#549-5920 or brylaur2@aol.com

4-H Market Goat Project Books

Are you interested in Market Goats?  If so and you would like a copy of a project book, let Jane or Joyce know.  

Maine 4-H Days
Mark your calendars now for Maine 4-H Days this summer at Windsor Fairgrounds, July 6, 7 & 8. It will be a weekend full of personal enrichment workshops as well as livestock events. Camping is encouraged and entire families are welcome.

“Maine Youth Move Ideas to Action in Communities” presented to Maine Legislators at University of Maine Day
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 was a very successful day for receiving members of the Maine Legislature, staff, and visitors at our University of Maine displays. Cooperative Extension was well represented. Our 4-H Youth Development Program Pages saw lots of action during a full session that didn't stop for breaks from 10 am until after 1 pm but still left a little time for the Penobscot County delegation to visit the museum before heading back home. After the session, a group of legislators, mayors, county officials and various department representatives held a press conference in the same Hall of Flags for legislators to learn about Community Block Grants for Maine communities.

Using stories is useful and helpful when doing displays or presentations. One local council woman said specifically, "I was looking for something from Androscoggin/Sagadahoc and I don't see anything here." So, I was able to tell her a story that Bob Elliott sent to me and she said, "I'm going to see him at the County Extension Office to get more information about the Gender Project. Thank you very much."

It is a good idea to feature no more than two projects with "stuff" on display that act as conversation starters. People don't have time to listen to much more than one tidbit and will stay longer if "eye candy" engages their interest. If you connect with them on a personal level - "Oh, our family had such fun one summer at a cabin near "town X", folks stay to visit and you end up learning something from them, too.

Also on display for Maine Legislators:
Lisa Phelps, Cumberland County Educator, with a computer display of photos about Geospatial 4-H Programming.
Karen Hatch Gagne, Kennebec County Educator, with a hero pack and items and brochures about the Operation Military Kids project.

Fred Schlutt, Shirley Hager, and Mary Dinsmore were nearby engaging visitors, talking about the Maine 4-H Program and
Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation

along with Corey, an Americorps worker with his display about Camp Tanglewood's programs.

On quieter moments, we were able to get to know about other parts of the University of Maine from the other beautiful and interesting displays and fine people who not only gave us information, but also provided healthy and nutritious snacks. I must say that it was the snacks that drew folks to the tables where we engaged them in conversation. While the Legislature doesn't have scheduled breaks, some folks take a moment to step outside and were very thankful for something to tide them over until lunch.

I highly recommend that you each take a turn coming to Augusta for this event each year. It's enjoyable, educational, and a refreshing way to engage in citizenship in action.
Barb Baker, 4-H Educator
Penobscot County

New England Sheep & Wool Growers Association Annual Youth Grant

Three $150.00 cash awards will be awarded to recognize the accomplishments of outstanding young men and women involved in the Northeast Sheep Industry for at least two years.
* Applicants must be at least 12 years old and not older than 18 as of 1/1/07
* Applicants must reside in one of the New England States
* All eligible youth may apply

See complete Grant information as well as application at: www.nesheep.org

You may contact Donna Flint if you cannot download this information. 1-800-287-1535 or e-mail: dflint@umext.maine.edu to request that the information be mailed to you.

Maine 4-H International Exchange Program
Y.H. is a 12 year old boy from Kanagawa, Japan, who likes to play outside and is an avid soccer fan.  This year he hopes to come to the United States and live with a Maine family.  He can’t wait to catch bugs and dreams of seeing the stars at night.  Y.H. is one of 19 Japanese youngsters who will be staying with local families as part of a two-way exchange program sponsored by 4-H.  The exchangees will stay with their American host families from mid July to mid August.

The Maine 4-H International Exchange Program is open to families in Maine with children close in age to the Japanese participants.  Families without children in this age range will be considered as hosts for the adult chaperone from Japan.  You don’t have to be involved with 4-H to host; you just need a willingness to share your home and your world.  There is no need to know Japanese, the students have all studied English and are anxious to use it.

“The program gives host families a chance to share their culture, friendship, and family life with an exchange student and at the same time learn about Japanese life,” said Jill Coffren of Jay, state coordinator for the program.  “The homestays only last a month during summer vacation, but the effects a lifetime.” 

Host family applications and descriptions of delegates that need host families are available on-line at
http://www.maine4h.umaine.edu/exchange/default.htm

Contact your local County Extension Office or Jill Coffren at 207-645-3248 for more information.

The 4-H International Exchange Program is one of the largest exchange programs involving North American and Japanese youth in the world.  Since it began in 1972, some 39,000 students have stayed with families in 39 states, including Maine, and more than 6,300 American students have made reciprocal visits to Japan. 

Maine 4-H Youth Serve As Pages in Legislature
The following 4-H members were selected to serve as House Pages on Maine 4-H Days, April 10th.

Androscoggin: Michelle Morris
Cumberland: Lucia Almeida, Colin Bridge-Koenigsberg, Ansel Critchfield, Schuyler Critchfield, Quincy Dean, Allison Moon, Brittney Moon, Anthony Soto and Katie Thuotte
Franklin: Bradley Griffin, Audreyanna Komulainen, Annastein Sanborn, and Mark Wolfe
Kennebec: Cody Coutts, Katlyn Lindsey, and Keita Yamasaki
Oxford: Katlyn Keane, Matthew Keane, and Shayne Plourde
Penobscot: Clarissa Doughty, Andrew Guerin, and Caleb Guerin
Waldo: Emily Ambrose and Colleen Schofield

Market Lambs for Windsor and Fryeburg
You are no longer required to send an Intent to Participate Form for Market Lambs being shown at Windsor and Fryeburg Fairs. However, if you are planning to show at these fairs, you still need an Approval Form and to have your lambs tagged. There are four lamb tagging sites this year and bringing your lamb to one of them for tagging will constitute your intent to participate. When your animal is tagged, you will be given an Approval Form that must be signed and embossed by your county educator or professional. The deadline is June 30.

Tagging Sites:
May 19 NE Livestock Expo, Windsor Fairgrounds, tagging will start after the sale.
June 2 Cumberland County 4-H June Jamboree, Cumberland Fairgrounds, 10-12 am
June 9 Franklin County 4-H June Jamboree, Farmington Fairgrounds, 10-12 am
June 16 Oxford County June Jamboree, Oxford Fairgrounds 10-12 am

Five Star Camping and Conference Experience

The Youth in Governance (leadership and entrepreneurship) Team is holding a Teen Camping and Conference Experience at the Grand Jordan Resort at Sunday River from July 13 – 16, 2007.

The event will include fun, hands-on sessions created by the 4-H Program Leadership Teams. The sessions will include web based design and digital video and photography imaging, healthy lifestyle activities, entrepreneurship exploration; “building a business”, community change through leadership, environmental programming and more. The sessions will be offered based on popular interest.

In addition, our five star camping experience will include the resort hotel, big screen walk-in movies, fun group times including the pool and hot tub, microwave s’mores, 4-H Fear Factors, a dance, 4-H Deal or No Deal, campfire games, group time, hikes and much more….

Hold the Date…more information to follow in May! Sign up will be limited!

Dog Camp at Maine 4-H Days and the Bangor State Fair Dog Show

Dog Camp will begin on Friday July 6 and continue through the 7th and 8th at the Windsor Fairgrounds. This camp is mandatory if you plan on participating in ESE for Dog this year or next. Dog Camp is open to 4-H participants of all ages even if you don’t wish to attend ESE.

This year our focus will be on the Terrier Group. There will be presentations about the Canine Good Citizenship Program, Earth Dog Trials and much, much more. There will also be a chance to take the CGC Test on Saturday. As usual, we will have Showmanship, Obedience and Quiz Bowl.

New this year are Agility workshops and a pizza party/movie night. On Sunday at 2:00 there will be a fun practice show using 4-H judging rules. The dog show is a great opportunity to show off what you learned during camp. Dog camp is always a fun experience for everyone.

The Bangor State Fair Dog Show will be held at the Bangor Fairgrounds on July 28th at 1 pm. This is also a requirement if you plan to attend ESE for Dog. This is the only state 4-H show in Maine. Showmanship and Obedience will be the primary award winning classes and there will be a fun agility class. All classes are judged using the Danish System. All award winning classes come with a ribbon and premium. As the date of the show approaches more information will follow.

Maine State Dairy Judging Day

Saturday, April 21, 2007, Springdale Farm of Waldo and Happy Acres Farm of Troy hosted the Maine State Dairy Judging. In the Junior class Colleen Schofield of Troy was first and Nicole Schofield of Troy was second. In the Intermediate class Ashlie Hardy of Farmington was first and high reasons.

In the Senior class, Allison Moon of Freeport was first in judging with Marjorie Hardy of Farmington second, and Devon Dekoschak of Hermon in third and Andrew Hardy of Farmington in fourth. Marjorie Hardy was high senior reasons and Andrew Hardy was second. The team selected for Eastern States is Ashlie Hardy, Brittany Moon, Tyler Brooks and Sara Richards.

It was a great day until Wayne was putting the cows back and one fell on his leg and broke it. He is now resting with his leg off the ground for six weeks.

Scholarship Opportunity

Do you have an older sister, brother or cousin who may be half way through their college program or into a graduate program? They may be eligible for a $750.00 Harry Hardwick Memorial Scholarship. There are two awards. The first award will be given to a student majoring in an agricultural field (no sheep, 4H or FFA affiliation necessary). The second award will be given to a student who should have a 4H, FFA or Youth Sheep Project. Deadline for submission is: May 18, 2007.

Applications are available at: www.nesheep.org or they can contact Donna Flint in York County Cooperative Extension. 1-800-287-1535 or e-mail: dflint@umext.maine.edu

Bangor State Fairgrounds
Clean-up and Fix-up

Do you participate in Bangor State Fair? If so, we invite you to help us clean-up and fix-up the fairgrounds on three dates:

Saturday, May 5 from 9 to 3
Saturday, June 16 from 9 to 3
Saturday, July 14 from 9 to 3

Please bring tools, something to eat/drink, and be prepared to scrape and paint the livestock buildings; make minor repairs; or move wheelbarrows full of sand/gravel – all in good fun! The Leaders’ Association will receive a large donation for your help and we will all enjoy a nicer fair environment. Make it a club meeting date and spend some time meeting on your lunch break. Come learn from a mini-workshop about how to attract a buyer for your market animal. Meet new friends! It’ll be like a good old fashioned 4-H barn-raising, but easier! Call for more information (like what kinds of tools to bring) 942-7396 or 1-800-287-1485 (in Maine).

Maine 4-H Teen Leadership Conference. . . .. . . .Not Your EveryDAY Conference!   

Who:  Maine 4-Hers and Teens from 12-18 years old.

Why:  To give teens a fun overview of skills important to leadership.

What: An awesome 4-H Leadership learning opportunity.  Fun and games will be used to teach, emphasize and reinforce leadership skills you never outgrow.  

When:  June 21 4:00pm to June 23 1:00pm.

Where:  Columbia Street Baptist Church, Bangor, Maine.

How Much:  $30  (Scholarships may be available.)

Learn: Communicating, Getting Along with Others, Learning to Learn, Making Decisions, Managing, Understanding Self, Working With Groups.

Why we are different: Special Surprises!  The Bravo Brothers!  Teens Teaching Teens!  Learn the “Leadership Skills You Never Outgrow!” 4-H Program, Lots of time to make new friends!  Stay Up Late!  Get Up Late!  Teen Night Owl Schedule!  Community Service.

Registration Deadline: May 18
Confirmation and more information will be mailed out soon after registration deadline.

To Register: send your name, age (as of 1/1/07), address, phone number, county and a check for $30 mad out to the Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation.

Mail to:  Penobscot County Cooperative Extension Office, 307 Maine Ave, Bangor, Maine 04401.

Sponsored by:  Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation, Youth In Governance PLT, Penobscot County 4-H Junior Leaders

Contact Kelly Hamilton at 234-7274 or swroguekelly@hotmail.com for more information

REMINDER!

This is a reminder that if you need additional  Beginner Project Sheets (5-8 year olds) and 4-H Maine 4-H Record Sheets (9-19 year olds), please call the extension office 1-800-287-1426 to request the number of copies you need.  Forms can either be mailed or picked up.  We prefer picked up, of course, since it saves postage!  If you want to pick them up, please call before coming in so that the quantity you need will be available and ready for you when you arrive.  If picking them up is inconvenient, please request that they be mailed.

FAIR DAYS
July
12-15 Ossipee
26-29 Pittston

July-August
27-4 Northern Maine
27-5 Bangor

August
1-4 Monmouth
5-11 Topsham
9-18 Skowhegan
19-25 Union
23-26 Piscataquis
23-26 Acton

August-September
23-3 Windsor
30-3 Blue Hill
30-3 Springfield
31-3 Harmony Free Fair


September
6-9 Clinton
6-9 Litchfield
9-15 Oxford
14-16 New Portland
16-22 Farmington
21-23 Common Ground
23-29 Cumberland

September-October
30-7 Fryeburg

For more information on any of these fairs, check them out at: www.getrealmaine.com/visit/maine_fairs

   4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

Maine 4-H Youth Development Mission

Educate and empower Maine youth through hands-on and community based experiences.

Maine 4-H Youth Development Vision

Maine youth acquire the knowledge, life skills, leadership abilities and attitudes to help them succeed now and in the future

through effective collaborations, hands-on experiential education and self-directed learning.

Putting knowledge to work with the people of Maine

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