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!

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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!