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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

May 11 – <\/strong>June Jamboree Registration<\/a> Open to Enrolled 4-H Families
\nMay 13 – <\/strong>All Caught Up at the Blue Hill Public Library (3:30 pm \u2013 4:30 pm)
\nMay 18 –<\/strong> June Jamboree Registration<\/a> Open to the Public
\nMay 20 –<\/strong> Leaders Association Meeting 6:30 pm
\nMay 22 –<\/strong> Summer Learning Series Registration<\/a> Opens
\nMay 25 –<\/strong> Office Closed for Memorial Day
\nJune 5 –<\/strong> Market Lamb Intent to Sell at Fryburg Forms Due
\nJune 6 –<\/strong> Last Day to Register for June Jamboree
\nJune 12 + 13 –<\/strong> June Jamboree at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds!
\nJune 30 –<\/strong> Animal Approval<\/a> and Lease Forms<\/a> Due in the Office<\/p>\n

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

June Jamboree<\/h4>\n

June Jamboree<\/a> is back for another exciting weekend, and you\u2019re invited! The 2026 June Jamboree will be held on June 12-13 at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds. Plan to camp with us on the fairgrounds on the 12th, and wake ready to participate in fun-filled workshops and activities on the 13th! Workshops<\/a> will include hands-on crafts, engineering, and animal science. The \u201cAnytime Science\u201d and \u201cAnytime Craft\u201d tables will run between workshops all day on Saturday, June 13 \u2013 be sure to stop by to explore! Registration will open to enrolled 4-H members on May 11th. Workshops are first-come, first-served, so don\u2019t delay! The public may begin registering on May 18th. Registration closes June 6th, so\u00a0sign up<\/a> soon!<\/p>\n

The Aquaculture Builders SPIN Club<\/h4>\n

Youth ages 11 \u2013 14<\/p>\n

Weekly on Tuesdays:June 2 \u2013 July 7, 2026, from 3:00 \u2013 4:00 pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4-H Science and Engineering Learning Center<\/span><\/p>\n

The Aquaculture Builders SPIN Club will explore how and why we grow aquatic organisms, such as oysters and kelp, through an engineering lens. Participants will learn about the diverse range of species we grow right here in Maine, and beyond! We\u2019ll use that knowledge to help us complete a hands-on engineering challenge unique to each species. Hope to see you there!<\/p>\n

Register for Aquaculture Builders SPIN Club<\/a><\/p>\n

Registration deadline: May 26th<\/p>\n

Any questions or to request a reasonable accommodation, please email Tess Hureau at\u00a0tess.hureau@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0or call 207.667.8212.<\/p>\n

State 4-H Speak Up Showcase<\/h4>\n
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Our Hancock County youth at the Speak Up State Showcase!
-Photo Credit: Staff, Leah M<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hancock County never fails to make the 4-H staff proud, especially when it comes to public speaking! Four of our junior qualifying presenters joined us at the State 4-H Speak Up Showcase in early April and did an amazing job. Huge shout-outs to Annabelle, Arabella, Isaac, and Kowen, for participating, and to our other qualifier, Maddy, who wanted to be there but fell sick before the event. We also want to share a big thank you to all the volunteers and parents who represented Hancock County as well. We can’t wait to see you all back next year!<\/p>\n

Local 4-H Workshops and Events<\/h4>\n
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Blue Hill Public Library<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

All Caught Up\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 May 13, 2026 (3:30 pm \u2013 4:30 pm)<\/p>\n

Grab your fishing nets and board the boat because it\u2019s time to catch some fish\u2026 and hopefully nothing else! Join Leah at the Blue Hill Public Library on May 13, 2026, from 3:30 \u2013 4:30 pm, for a fishing simulation where youth will learn all about bycatch \u2013 what it is, how it happens, and how to avoid it.<\/p>\n

Pemetic Elementary School<\/h4>\n

Leah was so lucky to join Pemetic Elementary School for their Discovering Birds Day! Youth of all ages joined Leah for a lesson on bird safety by crafting their own window clings to help birds see where windows are and prevent collisions. This craft is super easy to recreate at home and you can visit our Canva template for the full set of instructions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t