Monday, September 29, 2014

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. 6th @ 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 17th 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. 20th 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. 27th 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. 8th @ 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. 10th 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:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- Friday, Oct. 10th 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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