Thursday, May 29, 2014

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 2nd 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 4th- 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 7th from 10am until noon- Sheep & Goat Showmanship Clinic. CLICK HERE for downloadable flyer.
    • Saturday, June 7th at 12:30pm- Newport 4-H Club Dairy Barn Tour & Club Meeting. See advertisement below.
    • Monday, June 9th 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 9th 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 12th 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 20th 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 20th 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 21st 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 30th 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. 





    Tuesday, May 20, 2014