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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> | Volunteer News<\/a>| Leaders’ Meeting Minutes<\/a><\/p>\n

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

October 1 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Re-enrollment Begins on\u00a0ZSuite<\/a>
\nOctober 3 –<\/strong> Leaf ID with YOU and ME at the Ellsworth Public Library, 2:00 pm
\nOctober 5 to 11 –<\/strong> National 4-H Week
\nOctober 10 –<\/strong> Project Records<\/a> Due
\nOctober 13 –<\/strong> Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Office Closed)
\nOctober 15 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a04-H Leaders Meeting, 6:30 pm
\nOctober 22 –<\/strong> RSVP for Cloverfest Celebration<\/a> Due
\nOctober 24 –<\/strong> Annual Cloverfest Celebration<\/a> at Cave Hill Elementary 6pm-7:30pm
\nOctober 31 –<\/strong> Photo Contest<\/a> Due
\nNovember 1 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0National Trip Application<\/a>\u00a0Deadline
\nNovember\u00a0 5 –<\/strong> A Buggy Eye Exam at the Blue Hill Library, 3:30 pm
\nNovember 21 –<\/strong> County Re-enrollment Deadline<\/p>\n

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

Announcing…<\/h4>\n

Big changes have been brewing in the office this fall, and we\u2019re excited to finally share them with you! Your friendly neighborhood 4-H Professional, Carla Scocchi, will be stepping into a new statewide role as Maine\u2019s 4-H Aquaculture Professional. While Carla will still be a presence here in Hancock County, her focus will shift toward supporting youth aquaculture programs across the state.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re equally excited to announce that Leah McCluskey, our current 4-H Community Education Assistant, will be stepping into the role of Hancock County 4-H Professional. Leah is looking forward to continuing her work with schools, libraries, and youth throughout Hancock County\u2014and to building even more opportunities for local 4-H members to grow and thrive!<\/p>\n

\"Leah,
Andrea, 4-H Staff<\/span>Leah is Beyond Ready to step into her new role as our 4-H Professional!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fall into 4-H: Cloverfest Recognition Celebration<\/h4>\n

Join us in celebrating Hancock County at this year\u2019s Cloverfest Recognition Celebration!<\/p>\n

This harvest-themed evening will honor our outstanding 4-H members and dedicated volunteers. Fall head (heart, hands, and health)-first into fun hands-on workshops and visit the appreciation station to thank our volunteers. This event is sure to be a treat for the whole family!<\/p>\n

Cloverfest will be held on Friday, October 24, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Cave Hill Elementary School.<\/p>\n

Please RSVP using our\u00a0RSVP form<\/a> by October 22, 2025.\u00a0We can\u2019t wait to see you there!<\/p>\n