October 4-H Newsletter

     On the next few pages you will find information regarding our upcoming club meetings, activities, & events. You are welcome to contact the Giles County Extension Office to sign up for any of these activities. We would also be happy to answer any questions!

Upcoming 4-H Club Meetings:

• NEW DAY/TIME: Teen Leadership Club- Monday, Oct. 6^th @ 6:30pm. This month club members will be electing 2015 Club Officers! Final preparations for National 4-H Week Activities as well! All Giles County teens are welcome and encouraged to join this club! Postcard reminders have been sent to those who have been invited to join the club- check your mail.
• Newport Lucky Clovers 4-H Club- Friday, Oct 17^th at 7pm held at the Newport-Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. This is our project book selection night, as well as learning more about club officers! The 2015 club calendar of events will be distributed.
• Horsin Around 4-H Club- Monday, Oct. 20^th at 6:30pm held at Harmony Hills Equestrian Center. Please contact Reanna at (540) 357-0800 for more information on this club and club meeting. They love new horse lover members!
• Rich Creek 4-H Club- Monday, Oct. 27^th at 6:30pm. This growing club meets at the Rich Creek Library. All youth ages 5-19 are welcome to join. In October the group will elect new 2015 officers & select project books for the upcoming year.

Upcoming 4-H Events (open to everyone!):

• NATIONAL 4-H WEEK IS OCT 5-11, 2014! See event details below. Celebrate being a part of this positive youth development organization!

• 4-H Achievement Night- Wednesday, Oct. 8^th @ 6:30pm @ the Pearisburg Community Center. How Sweet It Is to be in Giles County 4-H is our theme. We hope to see EVERYONE out!

• Parking Lot Party- Friday, Oct. 10^th 6-8pm @ the Pearisburg Tractor Supply Company Store. Come here a free concert, socialize with friends and neighbors, and win some 4-H swag! 

• October 21-23 Cake Decorating Workshop- Held each night from 6-7pm at the Giles Senior Center (beside the Pearisburg Town Pool). Class participation is free but pre-registration is required and there is a limited number of spots.

 

• Saturday, October 25- Narrows Fall Festival at the Community Center to be held from 5-8pm. Join 4-H and other organizations to celebrate the fall season! Pumpkins to decorate, costume contests and other family friendly activities will be a delight for the whole family!

Other Camp Opportunities:

• Teen Weekend- Oct24-26 @ Southwest 4-H Center [Deadline October 10^th] Please click link for registration brochure and more information.
• Cloverbuds inSpace- Nov. 1-2 @ Skelton 4-H Center [Deadline October 18^th] Please click link for registration brochure and more information.
• Teen Weekend- Nov21-23 @ Skelton 4-H Center [Deadline November 7^th]. Please visit blog for registration brochure and more information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- Friday, Oct. 10^th at our Parking Lot Party. Volunteers are needed to help setup & pass out prizes. Please contact Cora if you are able to help!

Wear your camp t-shirts, share your 4-H story, and explore new 4-H opportunities for National 4-H Week 2015!

All 4-H Club Meetings & 4-H Events are open to all youth and their families! You are welcome to contact the Giles County Extension Office for more information or to suggest program ideas.

We look forward to working with you! Please contact me with any questions or suggestions!

One last thing: We have the 2015 4-H Summer Camp & 4-H District Camp dates! Mark your calendar now and ask us about early early registration to save $$ and secure your spot!

4-H Summer Camp: June 29- July 3

4-H District Camp: July 31- August 4

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Giles County 4-H Upcoming Events

Have you seen this upcoming event from Giles County 4-H? 

Register by calling the Giles County Extension Office at 540-921-3455. Please register by September 19.

Who: Open to youth 9+ and their families

Where: Pembroke Ruritan Building (at Pembroke Park)

When: 3 Workshops all beginning at 6pm (Each workshop will last approximately 1 hour)

   Tuesday, September 23- Get the backstory & build a launch system

   Wednesday, September 24- Brainstorm & design rockets

   Thursday, September 25- Launch rockets & test designs!

This program is designed by the Arizona Cooperative Extension Service for the 2014 National Youth Science Day. Interested volunteers should contact the Extension Office. This is a free program open to all Giles County residents.

If you are a person with a disability and desire assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Virginia Cooperative Extension-Giles at 540-921-3455 during the business hours of 8 am to 5 pm, M-Th by September 9, 2014.

September 2014 Newsletter

4-H September Newsletter

Below you will find information regarding our upcoming club meetings, activities, & events. You are welcome to contact the Giles CountyExtension Office to sign up for any of these activities. We would also be happy to answer any questions!

Upcoming 4-H Club Meetings:

Teen Leadership Club- Wednesday, September 10^th at 7pm. This month club members will be completing the year-in-review scrapbook and making plans for National 4-H Week & the winter outing! All Giles County teens are welcome and encouraged to join this club! Postcard reminders have been sent to those who have been invited to join the club- check your mail.

4-H Teen Club Members at the August Meeting

Horsin Around 4-H Club- Monday, September 15^th at 6:30pm held at Harmony Hills Equestrian Center. Please contact Reanna at (540) 357-0800 for more information on this club and club meeting. They love new horse lover members!

Newport Lucky Clovers 4-H Club- Friday, September 26^th at 7pm held at the Newport-Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. This is our Recognition Club Gathering! Youth will share their project books awards and recognition will be given and the 2015 club calendar of events will be distributed. Great new things are happening with the Newport 4-H Club and you should join us!

 Rich Creek 4-H Club- Monday, September 29^th at 6:30pm. This growing club meets at the Rich Creek Library. All youth ages 5-19 are welcome to join. In September our group will complete the Dramatic Reading Showcase and discuss an upcoming community service project. Games and fun always included! Club leaders/parents are planning to meet at 6pm to discuss the upcoming 4-H year and activities for the club.

Rich Creek 4-H Club Members at the August Meeting

Upcoming 4-H Events (open to everyone!):

Friday, September 12^th ChildFest in Pearisburg at the Town Park.

September 23-25 ROCKETS TO THE RESCUE- Held each night from 6-7pm at the Pembroke Ruritan Building at the Pembroke Town Park. No fee to participate, but youth must pre-register by contacting the Giles CountyExtension Office. Youth ages 9+ and parents are welcome to attend!

September 30^th EEMS Rockets & Robots After-School 4-H- Beginning on Tuesday, September 30^th at Eastern. This program will be open to youth in grades 4-7^th. Meeting dates are being finalized- please contact the Extension Office if you would like to get on the list for more information.

NATIONAL 4-H WEEK IS OCTOBER 5-11, 2014! Events to include a county-wide Achievement Night, roadside billboards, t-shirts, and prizes- Celebrate being a part of this positive youth development organization!

October 13-17 Hokie Showcase Week. 4^th grade teachers- You should have received from me, information about the Jr. Hokie Showcase to be held on the campus of Virginia Tech. Please let me know if you are interested in this free field trip for your students.

October 21-23 Cake Decorating Workshop- Held each night from 6-7pm at the Giles Senior Center (beside the Pearisburg Town Pool). Class participation is free but pre-registration is required and there is a limited number of spots.

Saturday, October 25- Narrows Fall Festival at the Community Center to be held from 5-8pm. Join 4-H and other organizations to celebrate the fall season! Pumpkins to decorate, costume contests and other family friendly activities will be a delight for the whole family!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- Tuesday, September 16^th. The Giles County Farm Bureau Cooperative Annual Meeting is also happening at Giles High School and we need servers! Please contact Cora to sign up to volunteer to help serve this meal. The Cooperative supports 4-H programs throughout the year and this is one way we give back to our community. More details to come.

All 4-H Club Meetings & 4-H Events are open to all youth and their families! You are welcome to contact the GilesCounty Extension Office for more information or to suggest program ideas.

We look forward to working with you! Please contact me with any questions or suggestions!

August Newsletter 2014

On the next few pages you will find information regarding our upcoming club meetings, activities, & events. You are welcome to contact the Giles CountyExtension Office to sign up for any of these activities. We would also be happy to answer any questions!

Download your copy here!

Upcoming 4-H Club Meetings:

Teen Leadership Club- Wednesday, August 13^th. This is our rescheduled campfire meeting! Please meet at the Extension Office parking lot at 6:30pm. We will carpool/take the 4-H van to our campfire location. All Giles County teens are welcome and encouraged to join this club! Special invitations will be sent for those rising CIT’s who have been invited to join the club- check your mail.

Horsin Around 4-H Club- Monday, August 18^th at 6:30pm held at Harmony Hills Equestrian Center. Please contact Reanna at (540) 357-0800 for more information on this club and club meeting. They love new horse lover members!

Rich Creek 4-H Club- Monday, August 25^th at 6:30pm. This growing club meets at the Rich Creek Library. All youth ages 5-19 are welcome to join. In August our group will complete the Dramatic Reading Showcase and discuss an upcoming community service project. Games and fun always included!

September meetings:

Teen Leadership Club- Wednesday, September 10^th at 7pm. Meeting at the Extension Office (507Wenonah Ave, Pearisburg) the September meeting will include Achievement Night preparation and dramatic reading showcase. All teens within Giles County are welcome to join this premier leadership club!

Newport 4-H Club- Friday, September 12^th. The details are being finalized for our September Achievement Social! All club members will turn in their project books and share with community members what they have done this year in 4-H! Stay tuned or contact a club leader for more information. 

Rich Creek 4-H Club- Monday, September 29^th at 6:30pm. Monthly program will include club planning for 2015 and candidates for club officers.

Upcoming 4-H Events (open to everyone!):

Friday, August 8^th at 4:30pm. NewportAgriculture Fair Livestock Show and potluck dinner. Enjoy all the fair festivities in Newport and watch the youth livestock show. You are welcome to bring a dish to share in our potluck dinner tradition following the show. The fair offers a nice family outing!

Sunday, August 10^th at 7am. Fairground cleanup! The Newport Agriculture Fair supports 4-H programs and clubs and we support the fair by helping to cleanup the grounds on Sunday morning. The more volunteers that come out the quicker we get done! See you there!

Friday, August 15^th from 5-?. Bring the whole family out to the Narrows Homemade and Homegrown Famers Market to enjoy local vendors. You are welcome to set up for free on third Friday nights as well. Contact the Narrows Town Hall for more information. Stay after the market closes for a FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY MOVIE under the stars. This month we are showing Babe!

Saturday, August 16^th from 11am-3pm. The United Fund of Giles County is hosting their second annual KidsFest & Yellow Rubber Duck Race at the Narrows Town Park. Games, contests, family activities, and of course the DUCK RACE. This is a great family-friendly event to attend. The United Fund of Giles County is a huge supporter of scholarships for Giles County 4-H campers- show you appreciate their support and attend this fun event!

Thursday, August 21^st at 5:30pm. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- The Giles County Farm Bureau Membership Annual Meeting is happening at Giles High School and we need servers! Please contact Cora to sign up to volunteer to help serve this meal. The Farm Bureau supports 4-H programs throughout the year and this is one way we give back to our community.

Tuesday, September 16^th. The Giles County Farm Bureau Cooperative Annual Meeting is also happening at Giles High School and we need servers! Please contact Cora to sign up to volunteer to help serve this meal. The Cooperative supports 4-H programs throughout the year and this is one way we give back to our community. More details to come.

Friday, September 19^th from 5-?. NarrowsHomemade and Homegrown and Movies at the Market sponsored by Giles County 4-H.

Special Request:

The last 4-H Day Camp of the summer is happening August 18-22. If you are a teen counselor or adult who would like to volunteer to help with our final Outdoor Adventure Day Camp, please contact Cora. We are need of help each day of the week between 8:30am and 3:30pm. A few hours or a few days would be greatly appreciated!

Happenings:

• The Day Camping Series has hosted over 63 youth this summer. Traveling all around Giles County, these participants learned about independence, teamwork, trees, outdoor safety, natural resources, and made new friends!
• During the Spring 2014 the Clover Campaign in partnership with the Pearisburg Tractor Supply Company raised well over $600 for 4-H programs in the county. The Fall Paper Clover campaign is October 8^th-19^th.

2014 Forestry Day Camp Participants enjoying a day at Dismal Falls in July. 

 All 4-H Club Meetings & 4-H Events are open to all youth and their families! You are welcome to contact the Giles County Extension Office for more information or to suggest program ideas.

We look forward to working with you! Please contact me with any questions or suggestions!

  

Sewing Workshop!

We said in the newsletter to keep your eyes and ears open for the details on a sewing workshop.... well- PLEASE SEE BELOW!

July Newsletter

July Newsletter

On the next few pages you will find information regarding our upcoming club meetings, activities, & events. You are welcome to contact the Giles County Extension Office to sign up for any of these activities. We would also be happy to answer any questions!

Upcoming 4-H Events:

Friday, July 4^th at 9am- Newport 4-H Club Meeting/Parade Prep. Join the Newport 4-H Club at the Newport- Mt. Olivet UMC to decorate the 4-H float and celebrate the 4^th of July!

Monday, July 7^th at 6:30pm- Narrows Now 4-H Club Meeting. Health Rocks activities! Join us at the Narrows Community Center (old NHS) for our club meeting. New members are welcomed and encouraged!!

 Wednesday, July 9^th at 6pm- 4-H Teen Leadership Club Meeting. Meet us at the Extension Office to car pool up to Cherokee Flats for our post-camp campfire! We should return around 8pm.

Monday, July 14^th at 6:30pm- Horsin Around 4-H Club Meeting at Harmony Hills Equestrian Center. Please contact Reanna at (540) 357-0800 for more information on this club and club meeting. They love new horse lover members!

Friday, July 18^th from 5-8pm- Homemade & Homegrown at the Narrows Farmers Market. ‘Movies at the Market’ starts around 8:30. This is a free family-friendly movie; bring a blanket, & the family! July movie will be BABE!

Saturday, July 19^th- Craig County Livestock Show. See information included in this newsletter.

Monday, July 28th at 6:30pm- Rich Creek 4-H Club Meeting at the Rich Creek Library. Health Rocks activities!! Bring a friend & join the fun…

August 4^th-8^th 4-H District Camp at the Skelton 4-H Center. Visit their Facebook page or stop by the Extension Office to get your registration brochure. Also see information included in this newsletter.

August 8^th at 4:30pm- Newport Agriculture Fair Livestock Show. Please see show schedule/rules attached to this newsletter.

Newport Livestock Show

Friday at 4:30pm

4-H and FFA members in Giles and counties surrounding Giles, including counties in West Virginia.

Important: All livestock must be haltered and broke to lead

Co-Superintendent: Billy Farrier

Co-Superintendent: Cora Gnegy

Rules for Livestock Show:                                            

1.     Livestock must be on the fairgrounds by 2pm on Friday.                             

2.     Livestock show will begin at 4:30pm on Friday and will follow the class order listed in this book.                               

3.     Exhibitors will be responsible for their animals including care, feed, water, and showing.                               

4.     Classes with large numbers will be subdivided at the discretion of Show Management.                                  

5.     All cattle must be haltered and broke to lead.                                  

6.     Livestock must be removed by 2pm Saturday unless special permission by the livestock superintendent is received.                   

7.     The judge's decision is final.                                   

8.     Exhibitors must be members of the Giles or surround counties to Giles in VA & WV 4-H Club or FFA and must meet all age requirements.                           

9.     Animals do not have to be registered or purebred.                           

Department A: Cattle

A-1       Beef Showmanship

Class 1 Jr. Beef Showmanship

Class 2 Sr. Beef Showmanship

A-2       Beef Cattle (does not have to be purebred)

Class 1 Heifer Calf (up to 10 mos)

Class 2 Yearling Heifer (10-24mos)

Class 3 Feeder Steers

Department B: Goats (does not have to be purebred)

B-1       Goat Showmanship

Class 1 Jr. Goat Showmanship

Class 2 Sr. Goat Showmanship

B-2       Dairy Goats

Class 1 Doe Kid (up to 12 mos)

Class 2 Yearling Does (12-24 mos)

Class 3 Mature Doe (must have had at least 1 kid)

B-3       Meat Goats

Class 1 Meat Doe Kid (under 1yr)

Class 2 Yearling Doe (12-24 mos)

Department C: Sheep  

C-1       Sheep Showmanship (does not have to be purebred)

Class 1 Jr. Sheep Showmanship

Class 2 Sr. Sheep Showmanship

C-2       Breeding Classes

Class 1 Ewe Lamb (up to 12 mos)

Class 2             Yearling Ewe (12-24 mos)

Class 4 Ram Lamb (up to 12 mos)

Class 5 Yearling Ram (12-24 mos)

C-3       Market Lambs

Class 1 Light Weight Market Lambs (singles)

Class 2             Medium Weight Market Lambs (singles)

Class 3 Heavy Weight Market Lambs (singles)

Class 4 Light Weight Pen of 2 Market Lambs

Class 5 Medium Weight Pen of 2 Market Lambs

Class 6 Heavy Weight Pen of 2 Market Lambs

Department D: Costume Classes

E-1       Costume

Class 1 Best Dressed Cow

Class 2 Best Dressed Sheep

Class 3 Best Dressed Goat

Other upcoming events:

Hello, Patrick County will be holding its 1st livestock show during the Patrick County Agricultural Fair during the week of September 16-20 located at Stuart Rotary Field on Woodland Drive. Our livestock show will focus on the categories of T-Shirt Design, Commercial Junior Ewe Show, Junior Market Lamb Show, Junior Market Goat Individual, Commercial Junior Breeding Meat Goat Show, Sheep and Goat Costume Contest, and Junior Stockman’s Contest. For more detailed information about our livestock show, visit our website at http://offices.ext.vt.edu/patrick/programs/4h/fair-livestock-show/fair-livestock-show.html. A detailed booklet can be made available to those who express interest. Contact myself, Kristy Hughes or Carol Byrd at cabyrd@vt.edu for more information.   Kristy Amos Hughes 4-H Program Assistant & Secretary VCE--Patrick County Office PO Box 408, 106 Rucker Street Suite 316 Stuart, VA 24171 Phone: 276.694.3341  Fax: 276.694.4714 Email: kramos@vt.edu

All 4-H Club Meetings & 4-H Events are open to all youth and their families! You are welcome to contact the Giles County Extension Office for more information or to suggest program ideas.

We look forward to working with you! Please contact me with any questions or suggestions!

June Newsletter

Below you will find information regarding our upcoming club meetings, activities, & events. You are welcome to contact the Giles County Extension Office to sign up for any of these activities. We would also be happy to answer any questions!

Upcoming 4-H Events:

• Monday, June 2^nd at 6:30pm- Narrows Now 4-H Club Meeting. Dairy Month Activities! Join us at the Narrows Community Center (old NHS) for our club meeting. New comers are encouraged!!
• Wednesday, June 4^th- 2014 Dairy Month Poster Contest! CLICK HERE to find information about the June Dairy Month Contest. Please take a moment to look over the information and encourage a child you know to submit a poster for judging and prizes! All rules and specifications are included in the link. You are welcome to contact the Giles County Extension Office if you have any questions. Posters must be in the Giles County Extension Office by Wednesday, June 4th for county judging. We will review and display all posters. County judging will happen on Friday, June 6th. County winners posters will be taken for state judging on Monday, June 16th! We will then display all posters through June and participants are welcome to pick up their poster by July 3rd.
• Saturday, June 7^th from 10am until noon- Sheep & Goat Showmanship Clinic. CLICK HERE for downloadable flyer.

• Saturday, June 7^th at 12:30pm- Newport 4-H Club Dairy Barn Tour & Club Meeting. See advertisement below.

• Monday, June 9^th at 6:30pm- Horsin Around 4-H Club Meeting at Harmony Hills Equestrian Center. Please contact Reanna at (540) 357-0800 for more information on this club and club meeting. They love new horse lover members!
• Monday, June 9^th at 6pm- Pre-Camp Meeting for all 4-H Overnight Summer Camp Participants and their families. This meeting will be held at the Pearisburg Community Center (KJ) Auditorium. At this meeting, transportation, camp packing lists, camper classes, and rooms will be given. This is also your opportunity to meet Teen Counselors and Adult Volunteers who will be going to camp. No need to RSVP- just show up.
• Thursday, June 12^th at 6pm- Pumpkin Planting Community Event at the Giles County Land Lab (parking at soccer practice fields of GHS). Come plant with us in the pumpkin patch! Free seeds will be given for participants to take home.
• Friday, June 20^th Farm Bureau Membership Appreciation Day. In partnership with the Giles County Farm Bureau Membership Appreciation Luncheon, members of the Giles County Extension Leadership Council will share with the public the story of Virginia Cooperative Extension. It will take place from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Lunch will consist of hotdogs, chips, etc. 4-H and FFA members will also be participating. Visitors can learn more about VCE-Giles County, Giles County Farm Bureau, Giles County 4-H, and the FFA program in Giles County. There will be giveaways and a raffle!
• Friday, June 20^th from 5-8pm- Homemade & Homegrown at the Narrows Farmers Market. ‘Movies at the Market’ starts around 8:30. This is a free family-friendly movie; bring a blanket, & the family! June movie will be: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

• Saturday, June 21^st Pearisburg Festival in the Park. This annual event just got better! Giles County Agents & ELC members will be hosting talks through the morning at their booth. Visitors can also see the centennial display and learn about upcoming Giles County Extension programs. Also on the grounds will be live music, food, children’s rides, youth and family activities, 4-H demonstrations, vendors, friends, and neighbors! This community event is sponsored by the Pearisburg Festival in the Park Committee and the Town of Pearisburg.
• 4-H SUMMER CAMP!!!!!! June 23-27, 2014
• Monday, June 30^th at 6:30pm- Rich Creek 4-H Club Meeting at the Rich Creek Library. Dairy Month activities!! Bring a friend & join the fun…

All 4-H Club Meetings & 4-H Events are open to all youth and their families! You are welcome to contact the Giles County Extension Office for more information or to suggest program ideas.

We look forward to working with you! Please contact me with any questions or suggestions!

We also have a GUN RAFFLE taking place 

*You can contact Cora at the Extension Office for tickets!

We have VERY LIMITED space available in our 4-H Day Camping Series. CLICK HERE to download a brochure.