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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

November 11 –<\/strong> Veterans Day Observed – Extension Office Closed
\nNovember 12 to 13 –<\/strong> All Organization Conference – Extension Office Closed
\nNovember 14 –<\/strong> Ahoy Young Sailors at the Ellsworth Public Library, 3:00
\nNovember 15 –<\/strong> Pine Tree Pioneers Club at the Young Entrepreneur Market at the Brooklin Public Library, 11:00 – 1:00 pm
\nNovember 20 –<\/strong> Leaders’ Banquet
\nNovember 21 –<\/strong> County Re-enrollment Deadline
\nNovember 27 to 28 –<\/strong> Thanksgiving – Extension Office Closed
\nNovember 29 to December 15 –<\/strong> Tractor Supply Paper Clover<\/span> Campaign
\nDecember 3 –<\/strong> Insect Olympics at the Blue Hill Public Library, 3:30
\nDecember 12 –<\/strong> Arctic Explorations at the Ellsworth Public Library, 3:00
\nDecember 18 –<\/strong> 4-H Game Night at the Extension Office, 4:30 pm<\/p>\n

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

Fall into 4-H: Cloverfest Recognition Celebration<\/h4>\n
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We gathered on Friday, October 24, to celebrate our 4-H year. We celebrated our youth and volunteers, and enjoyed spending an evening together.<\/p>\n

Our Appreciation Station got an overhaul, and our 4-H community filled that little basket with amazing gratitude. A slideshow was made of the last year’s events, which you can access here<\/a>. Be sure to click on the arrows at the bottom so you can control the speed.<\/p>\n

Our fantastic volunteers served up walking tacos, led fun fall workshops created and prepped by Leah, and clean up was a breeze thanks to other adults and youth pitching in as well. We celebrated a top steer ticket seller, thanked a family for raising the steer, celebrated the Razor Crosman winner (who traveled all the way from Oxford County to celebrate with us!), honored Chris Kravitt, a volunteer who reached his 45th year of volunteering with 4-H, and reflected on the fun events that happen all year with 4-H by sorting ourselves into categories given by Ms. Leah. It was fun to connect and see who we had similarities with.<\/p>\n

As we sit and read the notes written by our 4-H community, I want to share a few here…<\/p>\n

…”I’m thankful to the Leaders’ Association for helping me with the Tanglewood Camp Scholarship so I could go to camp this summer.” -Arabella
\n…”I really like that there is so much I can do and so many options. I like it because there are so many activities and it’s really fun.” -Isaac
\n…”I am thankful for Mrs. Jordan” -Love, Coryann
\n…”I love 4-H because I get to make friends and go to my club. Thank you, Leah, for all you do for the Service Squad!” -Annabelle
\n…What I like about 4-H is sewing and cooking and woodworkin.” -Adalyn
\n…”I’m thankful for the ones who appear whenever we go to 4-H (Leah & Andrea)” -Tala
\n…”I just wanted to thank Leah for all she does for everyone around her…I also realize that I’m writing this like it’s not Leah reading this, so hiii!!! You are so sweet and caring despite all of the bad things going on in the world….- Lexi
\n…”I loved the nacho bowls.” -Kowen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Annette Valenoti Leadership In Action Volunteer Award<\/h4>\n
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Extension Staff - Sue B<\/span>4-H Leaders and Dean Carter supporting Lisa!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If the 4-H program were a magic show, the staff and club leaders would be the magicians – the ones you see, dazzling the crowd. But no magic show can happen without the people working tirelessly behind the scenes, pulling the strings, setting the stage, and making sure everything runs smoothly. We have a few occasions throughout the year where we get to honor these amazing volunteers, and this year, the Hancock County Extension Association has honored 4-H Volunteer Lisa Carney by awarding her the Annette Valenoti Leadership In Action Award.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lisa is, without a doubt, one of the most magical sets of hands behind the curtain in Hancock County 4-H. You can always find her at our 4-H events: from the check-in table at June Jamboree, to the organizer\/prep-cook\/grill master extraordinaire at the Blue Hill Fair food booth (the largest fundraiser of the year). She is the heart and soul of so many 4-H programs, and we are so happy to share our appreciation with her. Thank you, and congratulations, Lisa C!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Local 4-H Workshops and Events<\/h4>\n

Ahoy Young Sailors <\/strong>\u2013 November 14, 2025 (3:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
\nJoin Leah at the Ellsworth Public Library on November 14th from 3:00 – 4:00 for a chance to design and engineer your very own mini Mayflower vessels. Youth will put their boats to the test and learn what makes a sailboat sturdy. We can’t wait to see how these deck hands combine creativity, history, and a splash of science!”<\/p>\n

Insect Olympics <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0December 3, 2025 (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
\nDo you have what it takes to compete against some of nature’s most agile athletes? Join 4-H at the Blue Hill Public Library on December 3, from 3:30 – 4:30 for a chance to find out! Youth can compete in several events where they can show off their skills and learn about what adaptations insects have that help them excel in their environments. Show us your powerful legs like a grasshopper in the long jump, or your fluttering, fast wings like a butterfly in the arm flap event.<\/p>\n

Arctic Explorations<\/strong> \u2013 December 12, 2025 (3:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
\nDo you know how our polar friends stay warm on chilly days? On December 12th from 3:00 – 4:00, youth will get to experience the magic of Arctic animal adaptations through an interactive icy experiment at the Ellsworth Public Library. We’ll get creative and discover how our blubbery friends protect themselves from the cold, and how some animals can waterproof themselves!<\/p>\n

4-H Game Night<\/strong> \u2013 December 18, 2025 (4:30 pm – 6:00 pm)
\nThe 4-H Service Squad is excited to invite you to the Extension Office for a cozy night of games and good company! Join us on December 18th from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm for a fun evening of connection and laughter.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll have all kinds of games – from big group favorites to chill two-player options – so there\u2019s something for everyone to enjoy. Bring a friend (or a few!), but don\u2019t forget to RSVP<\/a>! <\/span>We\u2019ll also have some seasonal snacks and refreshment options, but feel free to bring along your own treats to enjoy! See you all there!<\/span><\/p>\n

Re-enrollment<\/h4>\n
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It\u2019s time to re<\/span>–enroll<\/span>\u00a0for<\/span> the new 4<\/span>–H<\/span> Year! Our county deadline is November 21.\u00a0 If you manage your family\u2019s account via ZSuite, re<\/span>–enrollment<\/span>\u00a0is just a few clicks away:<\/p>\n

Login at\u00a04h<\/span>.zsuite.org<\/a><\/p>\n