{"id":9590,"date":"2023-11-03T15:19:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T19:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/?page_id=9590"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:37:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T17:37:59","slug":"november-2023","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H November Newsletter 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong><a id=\"dates\"><\/a>Upcoming Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/\">Re-enrollment<\/a> is open: October 1- December 31.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kindness Bag Donations Due: November 13th (details below)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Holiday Party &#8211; November 25th (details below)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Holiday Light Parade &#8211; December 2nd (details below)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>County News!<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-9607\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/hands-and-heart-300x222.png\" alt=\"picture of two hands and a heart in the middle of the hands\" width=\"236\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/hands-and-heart-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/hands-and-heart-105x78.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/hands-and-heart-317x235.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/hands-and-heart.png 410w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,236px\" \/><\/b><b><a id=\"gratitude\"><\/a>Gratitude &amp; Giving Season<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">November is <strong>Gratitude<\/strong> month and December is <strong>Giving<\/strong> month, making this Season the perfect opportunity for 4-H\u2019ers to contribute to a community service project.\u00a0 The Easton 4-H Club will be putting together Kindness Bags for senior citizens.\u00a0 If any member, volunteer, or club would like to contribute to their efforts, donations can be dropped off by November 13th to the Town Office in Easton, or the Presque Isle &amp; Houlton Extension Offices. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(Please call ahead to ensure there is someone in the office as Extension has a system wide conference that will cause offices to be closed November 8-9, 10th &#8211; Veteran&#8217;s day observed.)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested items include\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sudoku, word finds, puzzle books<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Warm socks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hot cocoa mix<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Snacks or treats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chapstick<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hand lotion or sanitizer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Small puzzles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Handmade cards, notes, or crafts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every 4-H\u2019er is encouraged to participate in community service activities.\u00a0 We hope you will consider helping with the Kindness Bags or find another way to use your HEART &amp; HANDS to give back to the community this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"achievement\"><\/a>4-H Achievement Night<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On October 20th, 4-H members, families, volunteers and staff gathered to celebrate the end of the 4-H year with the Annual Achievement Night. Youth enjoyed pumpkin painting, pumpkin tic-tac-toe, and crafts as well as a popcorn bar followed by a spaghetti dinner and awards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We would like to thank all those who attended to honor our members and volunteers.\u00a0 Additionally we would like to extend our appreciation to those who helped behind the scenes and donated time, food, or funds to ensure the success of the evening.<br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cyndi Kimball, Hillary Hallett, Denise Clark, John Hoffses (SAD 1 School Farm), Easton School Department, David Lowe, Pam Hickey, Emily Dow, Smith Family, and The Aroostook 4-H Leaders Association<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you were unable to attend, please contact us and we will make sure you receive any pins or awards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/oakley-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/oakley-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/oakley-2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/oakley-2-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/oakley-2-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/oakley-2-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/oakley-2-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/oakley-2-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/oakley-2-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/oakley-2-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/oakley-2-scaled.jpg 1920w\" 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 portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/november-2023\/henry\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/henry-225x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"young boy decorating a pumpkin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/henry-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/henry-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/henry-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/henry-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/henry-105x140.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/henry-317x423.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/henry-423x564.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/henry-634x845.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/henry-846x1128.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/henry-951x1268.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/henry-1268x1691.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/henry-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" 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-2023\/2-girls-with-decorated-small-pumpkins\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/2-girls-with-decorated-small-pumpkins-300x225.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"two girls with decorated pumpkins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/2-girls-with-decorated-small-pumpkins-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/2-girls-with-decorated-small-pumpkins-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/2-girls-with-decorated-small-pumpkins-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/2-girls-with-decorated-small-pumpkins-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/2-girls-with-decorated-small-pumpkins-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/2-girls-with-decorated-small-pumpkins-105x79.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/2-girls-with-decorated-small-pumpkins-317x238.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/2-girls-with-decorated-small-pumpkins-423x317.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/2-girls-with-decorated-small-pumpkins-634x476.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/2-girls-with-decorated-small-pumpkins-846x635.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/2-girls-with-decorated-small-pumpkins-951x713.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/2-girls-with-decorated-small-pumpkins-1268x951.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/2-girls-with-decorated-small-pumpkins-500x375.jpeg 500w\" 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\" \/><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-2023\/megan-making-popcorn2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/megan-making-popcorn2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"girl making popcorn with young boy and volunteer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/megan-making-popcorn2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/megan-making-popcorn2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/megan-making-popcorn2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/megan-making-popcorn2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/megan-making-popcorn2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/megan-making-popcorn2-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/megan-making-popcorn2-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/megan-making-popcorn2-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/megan-making-popcorn2-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/megan-making-popcorn2-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/megan-making-popcorn2-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/megan-making-popcorn2-1268x951.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/megan-making-popcorn2-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Laying Hens Need a Home\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Robin Taylor of Blaine is looking to rehome her laying hens.\u00a0 She has 4 Easter Egg layers, &amp; 3 Rhode Islands. She can be reached at 551-9175, if any 4-H\u2019ers are interested.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are hoping to include an egg show or judging workshop at the Northern Maine Fair next year.\u00a0 This may be a great opportunity to start working on your egg production.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7953\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/12\/zsuites-from-paint-300x222.jpg\" alt=\"collage of 4h member pictures\" width=\"192\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/12\/zsuites-from-paint-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/12\/zsuites-from-paint-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/12\/zsuites-from-paint-105x78.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/12\/zsuites-from-paint-317x235.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/12\/zsuites-from-paint-423x314.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/12\/zsuites-from-paint-634x470.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/12\/zsuites-from-paint-846x627.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/12\/zsuites-from-paint-951x705.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/12\/zsuites-from-paint.jpg 955w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,192px\" \/>Re-Enrollment Time<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Returning members, please remember to complete 4-H re-enrollment by<strong> December 31st<\/strong>.\u00a0 <strong>New members<\/strong> have until <strong>April 1st<\/strong> to enroll and be eligible for summer events and activities. Un-enrolled youth should not participate in club or group activities without permission from county staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>ZSuite 4-H enrollment instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Login at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">zsuite.org<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click on the PRIMARY profile and enter your 4-character PIN.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click on the name of the youth member you wish to enroll.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click on ENROLL MEMBER NOW.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Review\/update the requested member information. When you are done with that, click NEXT<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here you will read and electronically sign the 4-H participation waiver(s), click NEXT<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here is where you will select your club or clubs and desired projects. There may be clubs and projects listed that carried over from your enrollment during the last program year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To add clubs, select your county. This defaults to the county submitted when you created your account.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Select your Club from the drop-down menu. Select ADD CLUB. You can join multiple clubs, but please touch base with the leaders before joining to ensure there is space available.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To add projects for any of the clubs, select ADD PROJECT for the desired clubs. Select the desired project from the drop-down menu. Select ADD PROJECT and selection will be added to the club. If you make a mistake or wish to remove a project, select the X and confirm you wish to delete the project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When done making your selections, click Submit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Please be sure the household contact information is correct, active, and up to date!!!!\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Fall Phenology Photo Contest! &#8211; Learning Ecosystems Northeast (LENE)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWe are looking for original images that capture essential fall features in your environment. The main image must be a <\/span><b><i>photo you have taken<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in <\/span><b><i>panorama or 360 mode, <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">that displays fall <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/b6Tyiq4zwWQ?si=LW4w0pkjwJjIZmb1\"><b><i>phenology<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> cyclic changes tied to a certain natural\u00a0 phenomenon.\u00a0 There will be separate educator and youth submission divisions. Prizes range from $20 (3rd place) to $100 (1st place).\u00a0 <strong>Deadline for submission is November 28th, 2023<\/strong>. Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/lenefallphoto23\/home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more details.\u201d Media must be submitted by November 28th, 7pm ET.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Tractor Safety Interest Form\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We have had some interest in the tractor safety course.\u00a0 Courses are offered in the spring, but to gauge interest and make preparation, planning begins as soon as the weather turns cold.\u00a0 We must have a minimum of 8 participants to offer the course.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and youth interested. A Federal Certificate of Training will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and driving course and with attendance requirements met. This certificate is required for 14- and 15-year-olds who plan to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you or ANYONE age 14 or older\u00a0 is interested in learning more, or to complete the interest form please visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/tractor-safety\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMCE Farm Tractor Safety page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Club &amp; Member News<\/b><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9617 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/Happy-Birthday-november-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\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><a id=\"parade\"><\/a>Holiday Light Parade<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Evergreens Club would like to invite all Aroostook 4-H Members to join them in the Presque Isle Holiday Light Parade, December 2nd.\u00a0 Deck out you and\/or your animal and stroll Main Street to represent the 4-H Program.\u00a0 Last year they took home top prize in the non-profit category and were a hit with parade spectators.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact Deena Albert Parks for more information, <\/span><a href=\"mailto:hoctrainer@aol.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">hoctrainer@aol.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-8777 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/evergreens-parade-3-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"night light parade with several 4-H youth\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/evergreens-parade-3-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/evergreens-parade-3-768x1025.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/evergreens-parade-3-1151x1536.jpeg 1151w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/evergreens-parade-3-105x140.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/evergreens-parade-3-317x423.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/evergreens-parade-3-423x564.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/evergreens-parade-3-634x846.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/evergreens-parade-3-846x1129.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/evergreens-parade-3-951x1269.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/evergreens-parade-3-1268x1692.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/evergreens-parade-3.jpeg 1470w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-8775 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/2-girls-and-a-goat-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"2 4-H girls with a goat at a light parade\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/2-girls-and-a-goat-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/2-girls-and-a-goat-105x79.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/2-girls-and-a-goat-317x238.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/2-girls-and-a-goat-423x317.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/2-girls-and-a-goat-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/2-girls-and-a-goat.jpeg 591w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-9618\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/4-H-Holiday-Party-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"382\" height=\"215\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"party\"><\/a>4-H Holiday Party<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The newly formed 4-H Club, led by Taylor and Mandy Putnam invite Aroostook 4-H Families and those interested in joining 4-H to celebrate the season!<br \/>\n<\/span><strong>When:\u00a0 Saturday, Nov 25th @ 12:00<br \/>\nWhere:\u00a0 Quoggy Jo Ski Lodge, Fort Fairfield Rd, PI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please bring a dish to share. We\u2019ll start with lunch at 12:00 pm and then have some games and activities. If you\u2019re interested in participating in an ornament swap, please bring a wrapped ornament (&lt;$5; homemade ones are encouraged). Hope to see you there!!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FMI or to RSVP, please email Taylor &amp; Mandy Putnam at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">treystarfarm@gmail.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State 4-H News<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong> 4-H Volunteer Workshops for the 2023-2024 4-H Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We invite you to participate in our 4-H Volunteer Connections virtual workshops! Join other 4-H <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">volunteers from the North East region to learn, share and engage with one another on a variety of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">topics related to 4-H. All workshops are free and offered via Zoom in the evenings from 6:30 &#8211; 8:00<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Topics include:<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">November 8 \u2013 Building Strong 4-H Clubs<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">January 10 \u2013 Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Programs<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">February 13 \u2013 Be a Positive Communicator<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">March 12 \u2013 Finding Space for Mental Wellness in Every Program<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">April 9 \u2013 Animal Science: Strong Relationships and Sportsmanship<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click here to register now! Come to one or come to all! We look forward to connecting with YOU!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong> 4-H Tick Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 4-H Tick Project is a community science project engaging K-12 youth and educators, made <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">possible through a partnership between 4-H Youth Development, UMaine Cooperative Extension <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tick Lab, Maine Forest Tick Survey, and members of the Learning Ecosystems <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Northeast partnership. The project provides youth an opportunity to explore ticks and tick-borne <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">diseases, which is a connected story of climate, ecosystem change, and public health. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All educators interested in teaching about ticks in Maine are encouraged to participate in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">project at no cost to you. This is a great project for 4-H clubs, SPIN clubs, homeschool groups, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and more. For more information and to register, visit the 4-H Tick Project webpage.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\"><strong><a id=\"apple\"><\/a>Apple Butter: Preserved for Versatility<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-9593\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/apple-pic-300x120.png\" alt=\"apples and apple preserves\" width=\"300\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/apple-pic-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/apple-pic-105x42.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/apple-pic-317x127.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/apple-pic-423x169.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/apple-pic.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014 By Laura Easter, Master Food Preserver Volunteer, University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ahh, fall in Maine\u2026 the only thing better than the cool crisp air and the return of pumpkin spice everything is the apple harvest! And, there are so many different delicacies that one can preserve from the local apple harvest. Applesauce, apple pie filling, apple chutney, jellies, etc\u2026 But, the most underrated (in my humble opinion) of the apple harvest preserved treats is <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/2023\/10\/17\/apple-butter-preserved-for-versatility\/\">apple butter<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-9600 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/Brassicas-300x300.png\" alt=\"pictures of different brassicas\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/Brassicas-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/Brassicas-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/Brassicas-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/Brassicas-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/Brassicas-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/Brassicas-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/Brassicas-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/Brassicas-634x634.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/Brassicas-846x846.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/Brassicas-951x951.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/Brassicas-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/11\/Brassicas.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><a id=\"harvest\"><\/a>Brassicas is the November Harvest of the Month<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Check out the resources from Maine Ag in the Classroom for the <a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001piEiVNa0cnzx1vBJEUWAD8Y6CdJj5rvNvbH3hrUh17XbIQ9myEoL44pKNLeITdazj2reY9u6FYNyUPMr7fZTKcX9np96hj5Wgagsp0kWAyUhVP0HmwY1OuJ0itk-96hxAzBcoKXGX2KzKBMFWH4BhOeaV-EuAgE14_w0yXsuX1U1wpj9gbFgRkjsm78RRV4B1EW6_U1B0H3EHl6TIR_5rHssNN_5ezh9oYYIUh7xJzcYnx8pbE0Ecw==&amp;c=pdEjCStgzhLz1Dk16AzIH-8VRuCNvWP0t-EaGnemBTFmgtpebq9cAw==&amp;ch=B_vWOe2C19CJqOPgE_FjSAMyXrpfQOz8GLR-bn-kD0foMtNWh6qFgg==\">Harvest of the Month<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upcoming Dates Re-enrollment is open: October 1- December 31. Kindness Bag Donations Due: November 13th (details below) 4-H Holiday Party &#8211; November 25th (details below) Holiday Light Parade &#8211; December 2nd (details below)\u00a0 &nbsp; County News! 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