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
10th 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
15th 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 26th 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
29th 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 12th 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 30th EEMS Rockets
& Robots After-School 4-H- Beginning on Tuesday, September 30th
at Eastern. This program will be open to youth in grades 4-7th.
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. 4th
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 16th.
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!
No comments:
Post a Comment