December 2021
4-H Newsletter
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Find your "Spark" with 4-H fun and learning! |
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4-H Winter Solstice Celebration |
Thursday, December 16
6pm
Wegman Lodge
Welcome, Winter by joining the 4-H team to learn about the changing of the seasons from autumn to winter. Hands-on projects will provide youth and families a chance to explore nature, mindfulness, fellowship, and creativity. Bring a clean, glass jar from home to create a bright winter lantern to welcome back the longer days! This event will be held in-person and some activities will take place outdoors, weather permitting. Please dress appropriately for the weather!
Please register by Monday, December 13th.
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4-H Sewing Spark Club
Do you have an interest in creating your own clothes? Do you have a sewing machine but not know how to use it? Do you wonder how clothing and other fabric items are created? The 4-H Sewing Spark Club may be just the right space for you!
This new group is forming for youth ages 10 and up. The club will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, beginning in January at the Wegman Lodge in Seneca Park. The group will meet from 4:30-6:30pm. A project will be completed each month and may include pajama pants and pillowcases. There will be opportunities to create items for community service projects, too.
Meeting dates will include:
- January 12
- February 9
- March 9
- April 13
- May 11
- June 8
Find more information and register here. Registrations by Wednesday, December 15th are appreciated.
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Equine Study Sessions
This opportunity is perfect for youth who are interested in Horse Educational Events. Each NYS 4-H Horse Event coach will be offering TWO sessions study and learn with them. Each session will be based off their event to help prepare youth for the regional and state contests! You MUST be an enrolled 4-H member in order to participate!
January 5th and 12th will be Horse Communications.
January 19th and 26th will be Horse Bowl.
February 2nd and 9th will be Hippology.
February 16th and 23rd will be Horse Judging.
and closes on Monday, December 20th, 2021.
Sessions will be held via Zoom and you will receive the Zoom link after the registration closes. When you sign up, you will be signing up for each session listed. Reserve these dates on your calendar and plan to join the fun!!
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4-H Capital Days
4-H Capital Days dates are May 22-24, 2022. This is a wonderful experience for teens to learn more about state government. At this time, the committee is planning an in-person event back in Albany.
The committee is seeking applications for the Teen Planning Committee. The application is posted to the state website: https://nys4-h.org/capital-days. Deadline for the application is January 1, 2022, and it must be signed by the county 4-H Educator. Youth do not have to have attended in the past, though it is helpful, and they have to be available for conference calls/zoom for planning before the event. If you are interested, please contact Susan for more information. |
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NYS 4-H Advanced Equine Program
There is a new opportunity for 4-H Horse Lovers ages 14 and older! This program will expose youth to equine sciences and the equine industry. Delivered virtually, there will be a culminating field trip next summer. If you are ready for in-depth learning and participation, check out full details and begin your application today!
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The Be Well Club!
The Be Well Club will be meeting next on Monday, January 24th. Be part of this new group!
Have fun with food and fitness, mindfulness and motivation, & community and cultures.
The club will generally meet once a month. Each meeting will include a simple healthy snack with recipe, a fitness activity, a mindfulness activity, and an educational component with a goal to work on for the next month involving healthy habits.
In November the participants made cookies...I wonder what they will make in January!
Register here to participate!
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Give the Gift of PLAY to The Strong Museum!
Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season that’s sure to arrive on time? Give an annual membership to The Strong National Museum of Play! Your loved ones will receive unlimited admission all year long to the best place to PLAY in Rochester. Throughout 2022, enjoy a new high adventure course, Skyline Climb (discount fee applies), as well as traveling exhibits featuring PBS hit Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and Nickelodeon’s Paw Patrol. Additional member benefits include parking validations and discounts to many special events and member-only exhibit previews.
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Club News and Special Activities |
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From Moo to You
Students across Monroe County have been learning how ice cream is made and eating and enjoying special treats this fall!
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Grow-NY
In November, 4-H participant, Silas Alvarez participated in the inaugural Grow-NY youth event. In this "Shark Tank" style event, Silas pitched his home grown and home made Silas Sauce. In recognition of his efforts, Silas will work with Bruno Xavier from the Food Venture Center to further develop his product and business! Congratulations, Silas!
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- December 11 Mariah Meadows 4-H Club at Webster Country Max
- December 15 Registration deadline for Sewing Spark Club
- December 16 Solstice Exploration
- December 20 Equine Study Session Registration due
- January 1 Advanced Equine Applications due
- January 1 Capital Days Teen Planning Committee Application due
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