{"id":11378,"date":"2025-11-07T10:05:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/?page_id=11378"},"modified":"2025-11-07T15:54:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T20:54:26","slug":"november","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/","title":{"rendered":"November 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b><a id=\"dates\"><\/a>Upcoming Dates<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Re-Enrollment Open: October 1st &#8211; December 31st, returning members must re-enroll on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">zsuite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Edible Experiments SpIn Club with Homestead F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Club Begins: November 11th<br \/>\nCounty Cookie Dough Fundraiser: Nov 10 &#8211; Nov 30th<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Trip Applications: November 15th<br \/>\nBridgewater 4-H Club Mtg: November 18th<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paint! Sip! Share!: November 22<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign: November 29th &#8211; December 15th<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Volunteer Huddle: December 31st<br \/>\nAroostook Leaders\u2019 Assoc. Mtg: January 5th<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/u\/0?cid=Y181NzNkMDRmY2RiMWIzOTY1N2ViOTQ4MzBhNTAwOGM3ZmU2ZjQ3Y2QyNzVkMDRiNmQ4YzY0Njk1OGVhY2NhMTg4QGdyb3VwLmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aroostook 4-H Calendar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for the most up to date event information.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b><a id=\"county\"><\/a>COUNTY NEWS<\/b><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b><a id=\"hide\"><\/a>Hide &amp; Seek<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11381\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-BITMOJI-150x150.png\" alt=\"bitmoji of Megan\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-BITMOJI-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-BITMOJI-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-BITMOJI-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-BITMOJI-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-BITMOJI-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-BITMOJI-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-BITMOJI-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-BITMOJI.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 64px) 100vw, 64px\" \/>Introducing mini Ms. Megan!\u00a0 I will be hiding in each edition of our Monthly 4-H Newsletter. If you find me, send an email to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:emily.dow@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">emily.dow@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with a screenshot or description of my location to be entered in a monthly drawing for a piece of 4-H swag.\u00a0 The winner of the drawing will be announced in the following edition of the newsletter.\u00a0 Happy Hunting!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"achievement\"><\/a>Aroostook Achievement Celebration<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On October 11th, members, families, and volunteers from around Aroostook County came together at UMPI to celebrate the Achievements of our 4-H\u2019ers over the past year.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We started our celebration in Weiden Hall with an awards presentation for projects, pins, and activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 16%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-11378 gallery-columns-6 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/ach-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"staff member awarding 4h member\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-1-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/ach-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"staff member awarding 4h member\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-2-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/ach-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"staff member awarding 4h member\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-3-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-3-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/ach-4\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-4-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"staff member awarding 4h member\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-4-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-4-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-4-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/ach-5\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-5-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"staff member awarding 4h member\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-5-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-5-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-5-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/ach-6\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-6-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"staff member awarding 4h member\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-6-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-6-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-6-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/ach-7\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-7-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"staff member awarding 4h member\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-7-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-7-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-7-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/ach-8\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-8-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"staff member awarding 4h member\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-8-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-8-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-8-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-8-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/ach-9\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-9-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"staff member awarding 4h member\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-9-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-9-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-9-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/ach-10\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-10-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"staff member awarding 4h member\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-10-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-10-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-10-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-10-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/ach-11\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-11-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"staff member awarding 4h member\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-11-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-11-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-11-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-11-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-11-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/ach-12\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-12-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"staff member awarding 4h member\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-12-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-12-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-12-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-12-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-12-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/ach-13\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-13-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"staff member awarding 4h member\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-13-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-13-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-13-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-13-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-13-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/ach-14\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-14-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"staff member awarding 4h member\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-14-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-14-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-14-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-14-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-14-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/ach-15\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-15-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"staff member awarding 4h member\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-15-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-15-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-15-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-15-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-15-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl 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(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/ach-17\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-17-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"staff member awarding 4h member\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-17-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-17-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-17-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-17-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-17-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/ach-peyton\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-peyton-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"staff member awarding 4h member a certificate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-peyton-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-peyton-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-peyton-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-peyton-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ach-peyton-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We continued the celebration with ice cream, swimming and rock wall climbing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b>Any members who were not able to attend can collect their project and\/or year pins from the office.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 25%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-2-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/rock-walll-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-walll-3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"4h member rock wall climbing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-walll-3-150x150.jpg 150w, 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src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-4-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"4h member rock wall climbing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-4-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-4-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-4-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/rock-wall-5\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-5-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"4h member rock wall climbing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-5-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-5-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-5-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/rock-wall-6\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-6-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"4h member rock wall climbing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-6-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-6-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-6-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/rock-wall-7\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-7-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"young girl climbing an indoor rock wall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-7-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-7-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/rock-wall-7-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"fundraiser\"><\/a>Fundraiser Opportunity!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-11386\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/cookie-dough-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"cookie dough sale advertisement\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/cookie-dough-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/cookie-dough-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/cookie-dough-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>The Aroostook Leader\u2019s Association in partnership with Aroostook 4-H Clubs will be holding a cookie dough sale fundraiser.\u00a0 Profits from cookie dough sales will be split between the members\/clubs, and the ALA. This is a great way for <\/span><b>members &amp; clubs to fund projects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Leader\u2019s Association will handle the back end of the fundraising and pick up the cookie dough and transport it to Aroostook County.\u00a0 30% of the profit will remain with the Association to help<\/span><b> fund scholarships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and county wide activities such as<\/span><b> Annual Achievement Celebration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0 The members and clubs will retain the remaining 70% to <\/span><b>fund club activities or individual projects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The fundraiser will run <\/span><b>November 10 &#8211; November 30th\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please reach out to Ms. Megan at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:megan.cook@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">megan.cook@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or Taylor &amp; Mandy Putnam at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:treystarfarm@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">treystarfarm@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more information or to sign up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>IMPORTANT Fundraiser INFORMATION:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All orders and money due to the office by <\/span><b>November 30th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. No late orders will be accepted.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Orders will arrive <\/span><b>FROZEN<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on December 11th and <\/span><b>MUST<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> be picked up and delivered that day to ensure they remain cold.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Members or clubs are responsible for customer delivery.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Entire clubs or individual members can choose to participate.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Club Participation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Money to support club activities or projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Individual Member<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Money to support project work and 4-H related activities.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Option for Independent Members or Club Members whose club is not participating.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Must indicate how money was used on their project record.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Possible uses:\u00a0 materials, feed, equipment, registrations, travel costs, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Club &amp; Member Benefit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> : Clubs may choose to retain a portion of the 70% for club work and award the remainder to members for individual projects as stated above.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-11447\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/greenland-point-firearm-safety-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"youth learning how to shoot\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/greenland-point-firearm-safety-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/greenland-point-firearm-safety-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><a id=\"target\"><\/a>Aroostook 4-H is On Target<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are pleased to announce that Aroostook 4-H now has <\/span><b>THREE <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">certified<\/span><b> shooting sports volunteers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Congratulations, and thank you to our volunteers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bernadette Flemming, Homestead F.R.I.E.N.D.S of Aroostook Club: 4-H Archery Certification<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Willie Winslow, Aroostook Valley Dairy Club: 4-H Rifle Certification<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Taylor Putnam, Treystar Pathfinders Club: 4-H Archery &amp; Rifle Certification<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any youth interested in exploring shooting sports can reach out to the office and we will put you in contact with one of the volunteers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stay tuned for more updates about shooting sports opportunities!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"paint\"><\/a>Paint! Sip! Share!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Last year Aroostook 4-H\u2019ers came together for the <\/span><b>Grateful Cookie Swap<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and expressed their gratitude for members of the community through sharing baked goods! This year the Grateful Cookie swap will continue with a new, fun twist!<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>Treystar Pathfinders Club will be hosting a Paint &amp; Sip\u00a0<\/b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11382 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-NOV-BITMOJI-PAINT-150x150.png\" alt=\"bitmogi of megan throwing paint from a can\" width=\"37\" height=\"37\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-NOV-BITMOJI-PAINT-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-NOV-BITMOJI-PAINT-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-NOV-BITMOJI-PAINT-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-NOV-BITMOJI-PAINT-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-NOV-BITMOJI-PAINT-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-NOV-BITMOJI-PAINT-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-NOV-BITMOJI-PAINT-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/MEGAN-NOV-BITMOJI-PAINT.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 37px) 100vw, 37px\" \/>and would like to extend an invitation to all Aroostook members to drop off a tray of baked treats and then <b>stay to participate in a fun painting activity!<\/b> During the event we will divide up the treats and assemble large trays to be shared.\u00a0 Each family will be responsible for delivering a tray of the baked goods to a <b>community organization or member they are grateful for.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The event will be held <\/span><b>November 22nd, 1:00 pm at the Presque Isle Extension Office<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (57 Houlton Rd, Presque Isle 04769)<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Please RSVP by November 26 to ensure we have enough supplies.<br \/>\n<\/b><b>Cost: $5.00, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">youth will be sent home with the brushes for future artwork.<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If any club or member wishes to donate baked goods, but can\u2019t attend please drop them off at the Houlton or Presque Isle office on November 21st and we will add them to the trays.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b><a id=\"club\"><\/a>Club &amp; Member News<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11388 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/evergreens-tractor-supply-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"4-H club members displaying rabbits and projects \" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/evergreens-tractor-supply-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/evergreens-tractor-supply-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/evergreens-tractor-supply-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/evergreens-tractor-supply-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/evergreens-tractor-supply-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/evergreens-tractor-supply-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/evergreens-tractor-supply-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/evergreens-tractor-supply-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/evergreens-tractor-supply-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/evergreens-tractor-supply-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/evergreens-tractor-supply-rotated.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><a id=\"evergreens\"><\/a>The Evergreens 4-H club <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recently collaborated with Tractor Supply on <\/span><b>Hometown Hero Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for some community outreach.<br \/>\nThe kids showed off projects and rabbits, discussed what 4-H is, and<br \/>\ncurrent open enrollment with several kids and their families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11463\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/edible-science-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/edible-science-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/edible-science-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/edible-science-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/edible-science-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,197px\" \/><a id=\"homestead\"><\/a>Homestead F.R.I.E.N.D.S. of Aroostook Club<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get ready to <\/span><b>turn your kitchen into a cutting-edge laboratory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> where everything is hands-on, highly engaging, and totally delicious! Edible Experiments is a captivating <\/span><b>6-week lesson series <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">that proves science isn&#8217;t just for textbooks\u2014it&#8217;s for your taste buds! We blend fundamental scientific concepts with creative culinary chemistry, allowing students to explore complex principles using everyday edible materials. From making sweet sherbet fizz to crafting edible gems, learners won&#8217;t just memorize concepts\u2014they&#8217;ll taste them. Join the Homestead F.R.I.E.N.D.S of Aroostook as we kick off this adventure on <\/span><b>November 11th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. We will be meeting every <\/span><b>Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:00 until December 16th in Houlton<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Village Center at 15 Hayes St. <\/span><b>This is open to all 4-H members<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Please contact Bernadette and Carrie at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:Homesteadfriendsofaroostook@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Homesteadfriendsofaroostook@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more information!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"easton\"><\/a>Easton 4-H Club<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Super Sitters was amazing!\u00a0 Megan Cook of UMaine Cooperative Extension 4-H Aroostook County brought hands-on learning and real life scenarios to these eager to learn future sitters!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-11378 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/baby-sit-1a\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"263\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-1a-263x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"youth in baby sitting class\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-1a-263x300.jpg 263w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-1a-899x1024.jpg 899w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-1a-768x875.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-1a-1349x1536.jpg 1349w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-1a-105x120.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-1a-317x361.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-1a-423x482.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-1a-634x722.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-1a-846x964.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-1a-951x1083.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-1a-1268x1444.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-1a.jpg 1798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,263px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/baby-sit-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-2-300x289.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"youth in babysitting class\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-2-300x289.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-2-105x101.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-2-317x305.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-2-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/baby-sit-2.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"bridgewater\"><\/a>Bridgewater 4-H Club<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The first meeting of the newly formed Bridgewater 4-H Club was FIRE, or at least about fire.\u00a0 We were joined by members of the Bridgewater Fire Dept who shared information with our members about preventing and reacting to fires as part of National Fire Safety Month. We also started learning the 4-H Pledge, and discussed plans for activities and projects in the coming year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-11378 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/bridgewater-edit-pic1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-edit-pic1-300x238.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"eight 4-H youth club playing and one adult volunteer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-edit-pic1-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-edit-pic1-768x609.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-edit-pic1-105x83.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-edit-pic1-317x252.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-edit-pic1-423x336.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-edit-pic1-634x503.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-edit-pic1.jpg 833w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/bridgewater-fire-hat\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-fire-hat-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"girl with fire mans hat on coloring a 4-H clover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-fire-hat-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-fire-hat-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-fire-hat-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-fire-hat-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-fire-hat-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-fire-hat-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-fire-hat-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-fire-hat-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-fire-hat-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridgewater-fire-hat.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november\/bridge-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridge-2-300x218.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"fireman safety talk with fifteen youth with one volunteer and two firefighters\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridge-2-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridge-2-1024x743.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridge-2-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridge-2-1536x1115.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridge-2-105x76.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridge-2-317x230.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridge-2-423x307.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridge-2-634x460.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridge-2-846x614.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridge-2-951x690.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridge-2-1268x920.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/bridge-2.jpg 1957w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"blue\"><\/a>Blue &amp; Gold Meets Green &amp; White<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11391 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ffa-meets-4h-convention-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"4-H display beyond ready with 3 youth\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ffa-meets-4h-convention-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ffa-meets-4h-convention-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ffa-meets-4h-convention-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ffa-meets-4h-convention-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ffa-meets-4h-convention-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ffa-meets-4h-convention-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ffa-meets-4h-convention-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ffa-meets-4h-convention-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ffa-meets-4h-convention-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ffa-meets-4h-convention-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ffa-meets-4h-convention-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ffa-meets-4h-convention-1268x951.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/ffa-meets-4h-convention-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>Easton 4-H\u2019er Peyton H. was super excited to spot the 4-H Clover at the National FFA Convention in October! Peyton was attending the convention to compete in Public Speaking, which is also one of her major 4-H Project areas, and the SPARK she first explored as a 4-H\u2019er. She was able to share with the 4-H Representatives how the support and experiences she\u2019s had in 4-H her have likely not participated in FFA and how the educational opportunities provided by 4-H have supported her FFA activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11466 \" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/Youth-In-Ag-Julia-Pierce-1-1-853x1024-1-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"4-H girl with a calf in the field\" width=\"161\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/Youth-In-Ag-Julia-Pierce-1-1-853x1024-1-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/Youth-In-Ag-Julia-Pierce-1-1-853x1024-1-768x922.jpg 768w, 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href=\"https:\/\/www.realmaine.com\/real-maine-news\/youth-in-agriculture-spotlight-julia-pierce-beef-cattle-farmer\/\">Aroostook 4-H\u2019er Featured in Year of Youth in Agriculture Spotlight\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aroostook Valley Baby Beef Club Member, Julia P. was featured in a recent Real Maine, Year of Youth in Agriculture Spotlight Article.\u00a0 Read about her agriculture journey <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realmaine.com\/real-maine-news\/youth-in-agriculture-spotlight-julia-pierce-beef-cattle-farmer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">HERE.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11457 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/Lets-celebrate-October-4-H-members-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"851\" height=\"315\" 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/Lets-celebrate-October-4-H-members-1-846x313.png 846w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,851px\" \/><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State 4-H News<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>November, 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong> UMaine Extension Publications and resources for Individuals and Organizations Impacted by the Government Shutdown\/Lack of SNAP Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><a id=\"publications\"><\/a>Publications:<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4304e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4304, A Food Pantry Wish List<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4302e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4302, Food Safety for Food Pantry Donations<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4306e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4306, Is This Can Safe to Use?\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4384e\/\">Bulletin #4384, Freezing Vegetables<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4384e\/\">Bulletin #4383, Freezing Fruits\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/food-and-health\/food-preservation\/\">All Food Preservation Publications<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/food-and-health\/\">All Food and Health Publications<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Extension Websites<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/resources\/recipes\/\">Maine Harvest for Hunger Recipes<\/a> and Resources page &#8211; resources about how to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">use, choose, and store Maine produce commonly donated to food pantries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/recipes\/\">Mainly Dish Recipe page<\/a> &#8211; Recipes that use low-cost and easily accessible <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ingredients that can be shared broadly<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong> <a id=\"equine\"><\/a>Congratulations to the Maine Equine Team!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">September 18th-21st, 2025, Maine sent eight 4-H youth delegates to the Big E on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">equestrian team.\u00a0 Each member had a chance to compete in riding classes like equitation, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">pleasure, discipline rail, and in-hand fitting and showmanship (and more!).\u00a0 A favorite each <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">year has been the costume class, as well as gaming classes, such as arena racing and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">barrel racing. Participants also compete in a general knowledge and horse judging contest.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are so proud of each rider and teen leader who represented Maine, and very <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">competitively placed against the other New England State teams.\u00a0 Congratulations to Anna <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">P (Knox\/Lincoln), Madison E (Penobscot), Molly L (And\/Sag), Ruby D (And\/Sag), Liz B <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(And\/Sag), Lola V (And\/Sag), Dorothy J (And\/Sag), Lucy B (Franklin). If you are interested <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in learning more about the Maine 4-H Equine Team, please reach out to Tara Marble-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:tara.marble@maine.edu\">tara.marble@maine.edu<\/a> for more information!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong> <a id=\"ignite\"><\/a>Apply Now: Ignite by 4-H 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and eager to learn <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">alongside 4-H youth from across the country? Ignite by 4-H 2026 is your chance to grow as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a leader, deepen your knowledge in an area that excites you, and make your mark on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">future of 4-H in Maine.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re seeking motivated Maine 4-H youth (ages 14\u201318) to represent our state at the <strong>Ignite <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>by 4-H Summit in Washington, D.C.<\/strong> Delegates will:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Work in a focus area group<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Participate in planning meetings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attend the national summit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Collaborate to create a resource for younger Maine 4-Hers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Track Options and Positions Available<\/strong> (apply for one track; rank your top two choices)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Agriscience\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Animal Science\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Community Activators<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Healthy Living\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">STEM<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Applications are due by November 15, 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc77k5Q-l-XtoRu6un5HVf5O5rXDAlepXGthsHpL6EkD_NKtw\/viewform\">Apply Online<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applicants must be enrolled in 4-H and between 14\u201318 at the time of the trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong> <a id=\"national\"><\/a>4-H National Trip Applications are Open<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exciting news! Applications are now open for the 2026 4-H National Trips, featuring 4-H <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conference and 4-H Congress. These events offer incredible opportunities for leadership <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">development and national networking. Any Maine 4-H Youth, ages 14 to 18 is eligible to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">apply. Applicants must be current Maine 4-H members at the time of application and the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">time of the actual trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>4-H Conference:<\/strong> April 10 \u2013 15, 2026 in Washington DC<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>4-H Congress:<\/strong> November 27 \u2013 December 1, 2026 in Georgia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more and <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/national-trips\/\">apply online<\/a> by November 15, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong> <a id=\"fryeburg\"><\/a>Market Beef at Fryeburg Fair<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 2026 Maine 4-H Intent to Sell a Market Beef Project at Fryeburg Fair is now available <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">for eligible youth. The animal must be owned and in the youth\u2019s possession, and the youth <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">must be enrolled in their county by December 31, 2025. More information and the form are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/beef\/\">Maine 4-H Beef page<\/a> . Online forms must be submitted, and paper copies <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">must be postmarked by January 6, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong> <a id=\"fall\"><\/a>4-H Fall Artificial Intelligence (AI) Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 4-H AI in Agriculture Challenge invites youth to explore how artificial intelligence can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">solve real-world agricultural problems. Participants will identify a challenge within the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">agriculture industry and design an innovative AI-based solution. Students will showcase <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">how technology can enhance the future of farming. This challenge empowers youth to think <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">critically, apply STEM concepts, and imagine a better agricultural future powered by AI. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The challenge is currently open through November 15, 2025. Find out more and get <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">started at <a href=\"https:\/\/events.projectboard.world\/4HAIinAg.\">https:\/\/events.projectboard.world\/4HAIinAg.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong> <a id=\"corner\"><\/a>4-H Volunteer Corner: Your corner for connection, tips and tricks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Spotting Sparks in Action:<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Does a young person light up when talking about animals, robotics, or art? Watch where <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">they go \u201cabove and beyond.\u201d Sparks often emerge where curiosity and excitement <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">intersect. Here are FIVE TIPS to help you spot a youth spark:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Notice<\/strong> when a young person lights up\/shows joy and positive energy towards something.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Talk<\/strong> to a young person about what excites them (What do they love to do in their spare <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">time? Why? How does doing what you love make you feel?)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Listen<\/strong> carefully for ways to support a young person.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Help<\/strong> youth find ways to practice their spark.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Attend<\/strong> games, performances, public demonstrations, and animal shows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"volopp\"><\/a>4-H Volunteer Opportunities Calendar:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We have SO many great 4-H volunteer opportunities available this year! You can find our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">calendar of events <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/events\/list\/\">here<\/a> \u2013 scroll to the bottom of the page to subscribe to the calendar and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">never miss upcoming events, workshops, and more!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"huddle\"><\/a>4-H Volunteer Huddle:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come to the sideline for a quick \u201cgather-learn-discuss\u201d and then get back into the game of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H. A variety of topics will help you improve your strategy- you pick which ones interest <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">you! We meet on the first Friday of each month from 12:00-12:30 pm via Zoom. Whether <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">you are an experienced 4-H volunteer or just getting started, there\u2019s something for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">everyone. We\u2019d love to see you there! No registration required!<br \/>\n<\/span><strong>Nov. 7- Getting Started with 4-H Market Animals<br \/>\nDec. 5- Delegating\/Asking parents and other adults to help<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/maine.zoom.us\/j\/82015703524?pwd=QkT05bDbaaDIeYAQ8aGUd4eco5c6Rd.1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">maine.zoom.us\/j\/82015703524?pwd=QkT05bDbaaDIeYAQ8aGUd4eco5c6Rd.1<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Password: volunteer<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"resource\"><\/a>Resource Spotlight<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Podcast lover? Check out 4-H Volunteer Ventures!<\/strong> These 30-minute episodes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">examine the fun, but sometimes confusing role of the 4-H volunteer. To gain some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tips and tricks to help you balance the many responsibilities in volunteer, personal, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and work life, listen to this episode Balancing the Volunteer Life Special thanks to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">our 4-H friends at Rutgers University for sharing these episodes! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Working with 4-H youth and livestock?<\/strong> Check out our new Animal Health Hub! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Brought to you by our UMaine Extension Livestock Team, it is a space to find <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">livestock health bulletins, news\/disease updates, and opportunities, such as special <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">events that qualify participants for FREE disease testing at our Veterinary Diagnostic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lab. 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