{"id":46587,"date":"2025-11-03T14:40:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T19:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/?p=46587"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:41:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:41:59","slug":"november-2025-4-h-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/2025\/11\/03\/november-2025-4-h-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"November 2025 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Table of Contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/calendar\/\">4-H Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#club\">4-H Club Happenings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#state\">State 4-H News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#other\">Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>November 15:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> IRS 990 E-Postcards due<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>November 19:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/mmspring\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Fun with 4-H<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Windham Public Library<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>November 20: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CC 4-H Leaders Meeting, 7:00-9:00 PM, Online &amp; 80 Huston Road, Gorham, ME<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>November 24:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/mmspring\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Maker Monday #1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Extension Office in Falmouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>November 24:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Teen Council, 6:30pm, 4-H Office, 75 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth, ME<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>November 28- December 14:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Tractor Supply Company\u2019s Fall Paper Clover Event<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>November 28- December 2:<\/b> National 4-H Congress, Atlanta, Georgia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/calendar\/\" style=\"text-transform:none;\" ><span class=\"button\"> Visit the Cumberland County 4-H Calendar to View All Upcoming Events <\/span><\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Cumberland County Extension Office Hours<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are currently open Monday through Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm and Friday by appointment only.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>It\u2019s Time to Enroll for the New 4-H Year!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you manage your family\u2019s account via ZSuite, re-enrollment is just a few clicks away:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Login at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4h.zsuite.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\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><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/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), then 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. You may need to select another county to find your desired club.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Select your Club from the drop-down menu. Select ADD CLUB.<\/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. Feel free to add additional clubs or projects. 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<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When done making your selections, click Submit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>IRS 990 N E-Postcard Filing Reminder: Due November 15, 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All 4-H Clubs must have an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service. If you have already applied for and received an EIN and had this number for the tax year July 2024 \u2013 June 2025 you must file a 990N E-Postcard. Detailed instructions are available online from the IRS and have been updated on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/resources\/policies-procedure-and-guidelines\/table-of-contents\/policies-for-volunteers\/#1.9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additional Volunteer Policies B.1. page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (under the heading, B.1.9 Tax-Exempt Status of 4-H Organizations) of the state 4-H website. If you need assistance with filing or would like the County 4-H Office to file for you, please email or call Allison Pollock at email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or 207-781-6099.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>CC 4-H Leaders Association Meeting \u2013 November 20, 7:00PM<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join us on Thursday, November 20 at 7:00p.m. at the Gorham Public Works Building (80 Huston Road, Gorham) These meetings are a chance to meet other volunteers, and to offer input on 4-H programming in Cumberland County! All volunteers are welcome and encouraged to attend! If you would like the Zoom link please email Allison Pollock at email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>4-H STEAM Club<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Dates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Thursday, November 6th, December 11th, January 8th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 3:30-4:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Grades:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> K-5th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Soldier Library, 85 Main St., Hiram,ME<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Registration is required for this free program; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000003o0G1\"><b>Register for 4-H STEAM Club<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>FUN WITH 4-H<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Dates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Wednesdays, November 19th, December 17th, January 21st, February 18th, March 18th, April 15th, May 20th, June 17th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 1:30-2:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Grades:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> K-3rd<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Rd, Windham, ME<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>No registration necessary to participate in this program<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have questions? Contact Allison Pollock at email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or phone 207.781.6099.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>MAKER MONDAY 2025-2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Dates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Monday, November 24th, December 22nd, January 26th, February 23rd, March 23rd, April 27th, May 18th, June 22nd<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 4:30-5:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Grades:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> K-5th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMaine Cooperative Extension Office, 75 Clearwater Dr., Suite 104, Falmouth, ME<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Registration is required for this free program; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000003apFB\"><b>Register for Maker Monday<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have questions? Contact Allison Pollock at email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or phone 207.781.6099.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Teen Council &#8211; November 24, 6:30PM at the 4-H Office in Falmouth<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are looking for members between the ages of 12-18 who are interested in gaining more leadership and event planning skills. This year the Teen Council will include meetings\/events October-June and the opportunity to plan several county events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This will be an initial interest meeting to discuss projects, opportunities, and more. Come learn more about Teen Council! Pizza &amp; Brownies will be provided.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are interested in attending, please let Allison Pollock at email <a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/a> know so she can plan accordingly for pizza.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover Campaign Launches This Month<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This season\u2019s Paper Clover campaign will officially launch on Friday (November 28) and will run through December 14, showcasing 4-H during the busiest retail period of the year! Funds raised through the campaign are used to support 4-H Leadership activities and camp scholarships. Also limited edition, collectible 4-H holiday ornaments are also available in Tractor Supply stores nationwide. \u00a0Featuring three unique designs, 100% of the funds raised from ornament sales will<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">benefit 4-H.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Market Beef at Fryeburg Fair<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/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 for eligible youth.\u00a0 The animal must be owned and in the youth\u2019s possession, and the youth must be enrolled in their county by December 31, 2025.\u00a0 More information and the form are available on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/beef\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H Beef page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0 Online forms must be submitted, and paper copies must be postmarked by January 6, 2026.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"club\"><\/a>Club Happenings<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Your 4-H Club Happenings could be featured here!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Your 4-H Club Happenings could be featured here! Just email Allison Pollock at email <a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/a> by the 28th of each month with information about your club meetings, events, or fundraisers. Pictures are always a plus!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State 4-H News<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Robotics Training for Educators<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Friday, November 7, 9:00 am \u2013 3:30 pm at the Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4-H Science and Engineering Learning Center in Orono. This workshop is designed to teach adults how to build and program with Lego\u00ae SPIKE Prime\u00a0robot\u00a0kits. We focus on using the skills learned from these workshops to teach\u00a0robotics\u00a0at schools and on\u00a0robot\u00a0teams. It is also great for anyone interested in learning something about\u00a0robots, programming, or computers! We will be using the LEGO SPIKE\u00a0robot\u00a0controller,\u00a0and programming it using the LEGO Education SPIKE App.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy0000040Y7R\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register for Robotics Training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0by November 4, and limited to 12 attendees.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Apply Now: Ignite by 4-H 2026<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and eager to learn alongside 4-H youth from across the country?\u00a0Ignite by 4-H 2026\u00a0is your chance to grow as a leader, deepen your knowledge in an area that excites you, and make your mark on the future of 4-H in Maine.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re seeking motivated Maine 4-H youth (ages 14\u201318) to represent our state at the\u00a0Ignite by 4-H Summit in Washington, D.C.\u00a0Delegates will:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Work in a focus area group<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Participate in planning meetings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attend the national summit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><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\">Track Options &amp; Positions Available (apply for one track; rank your top two choices)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Agriscience\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Animal Science\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Community Activators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Healthy Living\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">STEM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Applications are due by November 15, 2025. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc77k5Q-l-XtoRu6un5HVf5O5rXDAlepXGthsHpL6EkD_NKtw\/viewform\"><b>Apply For Ignite 2026<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><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><b>4-H National Trip Applications are Open<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exciting news! Applications are now open for the 2026 4-H National Trips, featuring 4-H Conference and 4-H Congress. These events offer incredible opportunities for leadership development and national networking. Any Maine 4-H Youth, ages 14 to 18 is eligible to apply. Applicants must be current Maine 4-H members at the time of application and the time of the actual trip.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Conference:\u00a0April 10\u00a0\u2013 15, 2026\u00a0in Washington DC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Congress: November 27 \u2013 December 1, 2026 in Georgia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/national-trips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">apply for 4-H National Trips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>4-H Fall Artificial Intelligence (AI) Challenge<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 4-H AI in Agriculture Challenge invites youth to explore how artificial intelligence can solve real-world agricultural problems. Participants will identify a challenge within the agriculture industry and design an innovative AI-based solution. Students will showcase how technology can enhance the future of farming. This challenge empowers youth to think critically, apply STEM concepts, and imagine a better agricultural future powered by AI.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The challenge is currently open through November 15, 2025. Find out more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/events.projectboard.world\/4HAIinAg\">4-H Fall AI Challenge<\/a>.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Congratulations to the Maine Equine Team!<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/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 equestrian team.\u00a0 Each member had a chance to compete in riding classes like equitation, pleasure, discipline rail, and in-hand fitting and showmanship (and more!).\u00a0 A favorite each year has been the costume class, as well as gaming classes, such as arena racing and barrel racing. Participants also compete in a general knowledge and horse judging contest. We are so proud of each rider and teen leader who represented Maine, and very competitively placed against the other New England State teams.\u00a0 Congratulations to Anna P (Knox\/Lincoln), Madison E (Penobscot), Molly L (And\/Sag), Ruby D (And\/Sag), Liz B (And\/Sag), Lola V (And\/Sag), Dorothy J (And\/Sag), Lucy B (Franklin). If you are interested in learning more about the Maine 4-H Equine Team, please reach out to Tara Marble at email <a href=\"mailto:tara.marble@mained.edu\">tara.marble@mained.edu <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">for more information!<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Volunteer Corner: Your corner for connection, tips and tricks<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Spotting Sparks in Action:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Does a young person light up when talking about animals, robotics, or art? Watch where they go \u201cabove and beyond.\u201d Sparks often emerge where curiosity and excitement intersect. Here are FIVE TIPS to help you spot a youth spark:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Notice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> when a young person lights up\/shows joy and positive energy towards something.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Talk<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to a young person about what excites them (What do they love to do in their spare time? Why? How does doing what you love make you feel?)\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Listen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> carefully for ways to support a young person.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Help<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> youth find ways to practice their spark.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Attend<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> games, performances, public demonstrations, and animal shows.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>4-H Volunteer Opportunities Calendar: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We have SO many great 4-H volunteer opportunities available this year! You can find our calendar of events <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/events\/list\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 scroll to the bottom of the page to subscribe to the calendar and never miss upcoming events, workshops, and more!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4-H Volunteer Huddle: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come to the sideline for a quick \u201cgather-learn-discuss\u201d and then get back into the game of 4-H. A variety of topics will help you improve your strategy- you pick which ones interest you! We meet on the first Friday of each month from 12:00-12:30 pm via Zoom. Whether you are an experienced 4-H volunteer or just getting started, there\u2019s something for everyone. We\u2019d love to see you there! No registration required!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nov. 7- <\/span><b>Getting Started with 4-H Market Animals\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dec. 5- <\/span><b>Delegating\/Asking parents and other adults to help<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/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><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Password: volunteer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Resource Spotlight<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Podcast lover? Check out 4-H Volunteer Ventures!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> These 30-minute episodes examine the fun, but sometimes confusing role of the 4-H volunteer. To gain some tips and tricks to help you balance the many responsibilities in volunteer, personal, and work life, listen to this episode <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/balancing-the-volunteer-life\/id1741791675?i=1000710274141\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Balancing the Volunteer Life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Special thanks to our 4-H friends at Rutgers University for sharing these episodes!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Working with 4-H youth and livestock?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Check out our new Animal Health Hub! Brought to you by our UMaine Extension Livestock Team, it is a space to find livestock health bulletins, news\/disease updates, and opportunities, such as special events that qualify participants for FREE disease testing at our Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/animal-health-hub\/\">Animal Health Hub<\/a> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">for more information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"other\"><\/a>Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>UMaine Extension Publications &amp; Resources for Individuals and Organizations Impacted by the Government Shutdown\/Lack of SNAP Benefits<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Publications:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4304e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4304, A Food Pantry Wish List<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4302e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4302, Food Safety for Food Pantry Donations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4306e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4306, Is This Can Safe to Use?\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4384e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4384, Freezing Vegetables\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4383e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4383, Freezing Fruits\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/food-and-health\/food-preservation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All Food Preservation Publications<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/publications\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All Food and Health Publications<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Extension Websites<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/resources\/recipes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine Harvest for Hunger Recipes and Resources page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0&#8211; resources about how to use, choose, and store Maine produce commonly donated to food pantries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/recipes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mainly Dish Recipe page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0&#8211; Recipes that use low-cost and easily accessible ingredients that can be shared broadly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>UMaine Extension Cumberland County offers many different workshops throughout the year. 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