{"id":10078,"date":"2024-06-06T13:05:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T17:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/?page_id=10078"},"modified":"2024-06-06T17:04:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T21:04:09","slug":"june-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/june-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"June 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Upcoming Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One Tomato giveaway<\/a> – June 7th<\/strong> in Houlton; June 8th<\/strong> in Presque Isle<\/a>
\n<\/span>Fair Clean Up Day: POSTPONED, new date TBA
\n<\/span>4-H Willy Wonka Camp: June 17 – 20th<\/strong> (contact <\/span>Hillary Hallett<\/span><\/a> to register)
\n<\/span>Animal Approval Forms Due:\u00a0 <\/span>June 30th<\/span><\/a> Must be completed for ANY animal being shown in a 4-H show.
\n<\/span><\/i>Animal Lease Forms Due: June 30<\/a>
\n<\/span>Northern Maine Fair: July 31st – Aug 4th
\n<\/span>Northern Maine Fair Exhibit Submission dates:\u00a0 Monday, July 29 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm, Tuesday, July 30 9:00 am – 12:00 noon or you can drop off your exhibits at the Houlton or Presque Isle office on or before July 29
\n<\/span>Check the <\/span>Aroostook 4-H Calendar<\/span><\/a> for the most up to date event information.<\/span><\/p>\n

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County News\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/a>Prepare for FAIR!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before we know it, summer will be in full swing and we will be gearing up for another fair season.\u00a0 4-H\u2019ers are encouraged to participate in fairs as a way to demonstrate their knowledge and practice skills, as well as have fun and make memories that will last a lifetime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Northern Maine Fair offers a wealth of opportunities for members to participate in various activities throughout the week and on our 4-H Day, Saturday. The Northern Maine Fair will be held July 31st – Aug 4th. Please be watching your email for additional information as the schedule is finalized.\u00a0 This year\u2019s fair theme is \u201cHEALTHY YOU, EWE, U.\u201d\u00a0 Please see the exhibit hall handbook for details regarding club displays around the theme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What will you do at the fair?<\/b><\/p>\n