{"id":40340,"date":"2021-09-01T13:38:12","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T17:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/?page_id=40340"},"modified":"2021-09-01T13:38:12","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T17:38:12","slug":"september2021","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/newsletters\/september2021\/","title":{"rendered":"September 2021 4-H News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cumberland County 4-H News<\/h1>\n

4-H Calendar<\/a>
\nState 4-H News<\/a>
\n4-H Club Happenings<\/a>
\n<\/em>Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News<\/a><\/h3>\n
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September 8:\u00a0<\/strong>Cumberland County Extension Association\u00a0Annual Meeting & Pie Contes<\/a>t<\/a><\/p>\n

September 16:<\/strong>\u00a0CC 4-H Leaders Association\u00a0Board of Directors Meeting<\/strong>, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Online & Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road, Gorham<\/p>\n

September 26 \u2013 October 2:\u00a0Cumberland County Fair<\/a><\/strong>, a chance for our members to really shine! There are livestock shows, projects can be shown in the exhibit hall, and key fundraisers happen.<\/p>\n

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In-Person Programming\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Please review all of the Covid-19 meeting procedures at the link below prior to holding any 4-H meetings or attending 4-H events. The checklist has been updated as of August 20, 2021. Training and the meeting approval form can be found here as well: https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/return\/restarting-educational-programs\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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CCEA Annual Meeting, Wednesday, September 8, at 5:00PM<\/strong><\/h4>\n

4-H leaders and members are invited to the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Cumberland County Extension Association to be held on\u00a0Wednesday, September 8\u00a0<\/span><\/span>starting at 5:00PM\u00a0<\/span><\/span>at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth.\u00a0Appetizers will be provided.<\/p>\n

For dessert we will enjoy the delicious results of the annual Pie Bake-Off ! Do you have a favorite pie recipe?\u00a0 We invite you to enter the bake-off sponsored by King Arthur Flour and share your scrumptious dessert! For directions, guidelines for the Pie Bake-off, and more information visit the\u00a0Pie Contest Rules page<\/a>. Whether you choose to enter the pie bake-off or not, we look forward to seeing you there!<\/p>\n

To register your pie bake-off entry by\u00a0September 7,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0or for more information contact us at 781.6099 or 1.800.287.1471 or email\u00a0extension.rlreception@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Cumberland Fair, September 26 \u2013 October 2, 2021
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All 2021 Cumberland Fair 4-H information is available on the\u00a0Cumberland Fair 4-H Information page<\/a>. Please be sure to look over the page carefully for important information. Livestock entry forms will be due to Mark Cooper by September 1st. Here are some helpful suggestions for you while you are getting ready for the fair:<\/p>\n

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  1. Club Exhibits:<\/strong>\u00a0Be sure to bring everything for your display, including a table no larger than 4 ft. by 4 ft., if it will be needed!<\/li>\n
  2. Projects:<\/strong>\u00a0Pay close attention to the details on your projects and allow time to complete them and not leave things to the last minute.<\/li>\n
  3. Exhibit Forms:<\/strong>\u00a0Be sure to get your Cumberland Fair\u00a0Exhibit Hall Entry form (Google Form)<\/a>\u00a0filled out early so we can make sure we have room in the hall for your exhibits and enough judges. Please also make sure each project you enter has an Exhibit Form AND Skills Card OR the new double-sided Exhibit Form\/Skills Card filled out completely and attached. The Life Skills Wheel side of the skills form DOES NOT need to be filled out.<\/li>\n
  4. Project Drop Off:<\/strong>\u00a0Make sure to note the new drop off times for all projects. Some projects will be judged on Friday and some on Saturday in order to space out people in the Exhibit Hall and make set-up of the hall easier.<\/li>\n
  5. Fair Passes:\u00a0<\/strong>Same as 2019. Your 4-H member cards will NOT work as gate passes. Livestock members and families showing at the fair will receive fair passes from Mark Cooper, Livestock Superintendent. Those exhibiting in the 4-H Exhibit Hall who are 13 and older must see Sara Conant during project drop off in the 4-H Exhibit Hall if you need passes, or arrange a time to pick them up from the 4-H office prior to the start of the fair.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    The Pig Raffle is On for 2021!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Pig Raffle Tickets On Sale Now and We Need Your Help to Promote & Sell Them!<\/span><\/p>\n

    Tickets are $1 for 1, or $5 for 6 and can be paid by cash, check made payable to the CC 4-H Leaders Association, or by PayPal. The drawing date will be October 2nd, 2021 during the Cumberland Fair.<\/p>\n

    For more information about the Pig Raffle including where you can pick up tickets to sell, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/events\/cumberland-fair\/pig-raffle\/<\/a><\/p>\n

    You do not need to mail the physical ticket to buyers unless they request to fill them out on their own and mail them back. Tickets may be purchased remotely via cash or check and the 4-Her who sold them will be responsible for filling out the tickets and dropping them off at the Cumberland Fairgrounds by 12:00PM on October 2nd. For those who purchase via PayPal the account will be monitored by a 4-H volunteer and tickets will be completed by that volunteer.<\/p>\n

    To purchase tickets via the Cumberland County Leaders Association\u2019s PayPal please visit:\u00a0https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/paypalme\/SupportCumberland4H<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Volunteers Needed: 4-H Kitchen Fundraiser and Pig Raffle Ticket Sales at the Cumberland Fair, September 26 \u2013 October 2, 2021<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    The 4-H Kitchen and Pig Raffle Booth is looking for volunteers for the week of the Cumberland Fair to prepare and serve foods as well as sell pig raffle tickets. This is the primary fundraiser held by the Cumberland County 4-H Leader\u2019s Association to support all of the scholarships, camperships, County events, and programs. All Covid-19 precautionary guidelines from the state of Maine for food booths will be followed and conveyed to volunteers for their shifts. Face masks will be required at all times.<\/p>\n

    Shift times:<\/p>\n

    7:00 \u2013 9:00AM
    \n9:00 \u2013 11:30AM
    \n11:30AM \u2013 4:30PM
    \n4:30 \u2013 9:00PM<\/p>\n

    Please email Nicole Foster at\u00a04Hkitchencentral@gmail.com<\/a> or call 207.615.7558 for more details or to sign up your family or club.<\/p>\n

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    Bottle Bin Distribution and Pick Up, September 25 and October 2, 2021<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Each year at the Cumberland Fair bins for returnable bottles and cans are placed out on the first Saturday and collected again on Saturday at the end of the Fair. Thank you to everyone who came out in 2019, many hands made light work, we\u2019re hoping for that again this year! We are looking for anyone (members, friends, parents, family, etc.) to help with setting the bins out on September 25, and collecting the bottles and bins on Saturday, October 2nd, 12:30 \u2013 3:30PM. This is a great supplemental fundraiser to the 4-H Kitchen and Pig Raffle but we need volunteers to make it happen. If interested please email sara.conant@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0or call 207.781.6099.<\/p>\n

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    Cumberland County 4-H Members Help Local Food System<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Katie, Bea, & Olivia are all members of the Cumberland County 4-H program. Again this year they are working on their annual community service project that will benefit both 4-H\u2019ers and their local food pantries. They would like to raise enough money so that the Gray and New Gloucester Food Pantries can purchase market hogs and market lambs at the Cumberland Fair 4-H Livestock Auction.<\/p>\n

    The Gray Community Food Pantry serves 60 \u2013 100 families including emergency and home deliveries. The New Gloucester Food Pantry serves 60 \u2013 70 families in a year. Since meat is one of the more expensive items for clients to buy, having fresh pork and lamb available from local sources is a win-win-win for these food pantries, youth, and the local food system.<\/p>\n

    Donations of any amount can be sent to GNG 4-H Food Pantry Project, P.O. Box 1012, Gray, Maine 04039. Checks may be made payable to: GNG 4-H Food Pantry Project.<\/p>\n

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    Thank you to all who helped at our 4-H Hall Cleanup at the Cumberland Fairgrounds!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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    A big thank you to everyone who came to the annual Cumberland County 4-H Leaders Association cleanup at the Cumberland Fairgrounds on August 26. There were many 4-Her\u2019s and adults who made quick work of the weeding, ironing, scrubbing, sweeping, and other tasks. Thanks to the 4-H Leaders Association for providing food and supplies for all of the volunteers!<\/p>\n

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    Maker Monday Series is Back!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    \"illustration<\/a>One afternoon each month, October \u2013 December, Sara will offer a free, virtual, themed-activity for youth ages 5-18. Current 4-H enrollment is not necessary for participation in the Maker Monday program. You can choose to join us for one project or all three.<\/p>\n