{"id":17352,"date":"2025-07-03T10:10:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T14:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/?p=17352"},"modified":"2025-07-03T10:24:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T14:24:14","slug":"july-2025-4-h-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/2025\/07\/03\/july-2025-4-h-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"July 2025 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

4-H Happenings<\/h3>\n

A monthly newsletter for Hancock County 4-H Members<\/em><\/h4>\n
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Table of Contents<\/h3>\n

Upcoming Dates<\/a>| County News<\/a> | Club News<\/a> | State News<\/a>\u00a0| Leaders’ Meeting Minutes<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Upcoming Dates to Remember<\/h3>\n

July 4 –\u00a0<\/strong>Office Closed for Holiday
\nJuly 7 –<\/strong> Summer Learning Series Begins!
\nJuly 8 –<\/strong> Leaders Association Meeting, 6:30 pm
\nJuly 9 –<\/strong> Seaweed Lava Lamp Workshop at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, 2:00 pm
\nJuly 17 –<\/strong> Plant Your Own Herb Garden Workshop at the Ellsworth Public Library, 10:30 am
\nJuly 23 –<\/strong> Learn to Be an Oyster Farmer at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, 2:00 pm
\nJuly 30 –<\/strong> UMaine Touch Tank at the Blue Hill Public Library, 3:30 pm
\nAugust 4 to 25 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Drop off 4-H exhibits at the Extension Office anytime during office hours (M-F, 8am-4pm)
\n*please plan to arrive by 4 pm as staff will not be staying late to receive projects*<\/em>
\nAugust 25 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Last chance to drop off 4-H exhibits to the Extension Office by 4 pm
\nAugust 25 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Steer Tickets Due in Office
\nAugust 26 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Last chance to drop off exhibits to Blue Hill Fairgrounds 4-H Exhibit Hall at 12 pm
\nAugust 28 to September 1 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Blue Hill Fair<\/p>\n

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<\/a>County News<\/h3>\n

June Jamboree<\/h4>\n

We were thrilled to welcome 62 participants to the Blue Hill Fairgrounds for our 2025 4-H June Jamboree! And, in a minor miracle, we actually enjoyed a mostly<\/i> dry Saturday \u2013 can you believe it?!<\/p>\n

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This Jamboree truly embodied the spirit of the 4-H pledge:<\/p>\n

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  • Our Heads to clearer thinking:<\/b> We meticulously planned logistics, designed engaging workshops, and brainstormed dedicated volunteers. Every detail, from supplies and registration to maps and emergency protocols, was carefully considered to ensure a smooth and safe experience.<\/li>\n
  • Our Hearts to greater loyalty:<\/b> We poured our hearts into creating a welcoming and fun environment for today’s youth. We prioritized slowing down, connecting with families and volunteers, embracing new faces, and expressing our deep gratitude to everyone involved. This magic simply wouldn’t happen without your collective effort.<\/li>\n
  • Our Hands to larger service:<\/b> Our hands were busy! From preparing materials and ordering food to setting up tables and ensuring thorough cleanup before and after the event, countless hours of dedicated service brought this vision to life.<\/li>\n
  • Our Health to better living:<\/b> We valued health this weekend by enjoying the outdoors, fostering connections among friends, and being brave to try new things.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    A huge and heartfelt thank you to everyone who navigated the last-minute changes and adjustments that inevitably arise with an event of this scale. Your flexibility and willingness to adapt on the fly were absolutely crucial to the event. We truly appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring everything came together beautifully.<\/p>\n

    With humble gratitude,<\/p>\n

    Your Hancock County 4-H Team<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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