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4-H Happenings<\/h2>\n

A monthly newsletter for Hancock County 4-H Members<\/em><\/h3>\n
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Table of Contents<\/h2>\n

Upcoming Dates<\/a>| County News<\/a> | Club News<\/a> | State News<\/a> | Volunteer News<\/a>| Leaders’ Meeting Minutes<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Upcoming Dates to Remember<\/h2>\n

July 1 – <\/strong>Fishy Belly Detectives\u00a0at the Blue Hill Public Library (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
\nJuly 3 –<\/strong> Office Closed in honor of Independence Day
\nJuly 6 –<\/strong> Summer Learning Series Begins!
\nJuly 10 – <\/strong>4-H Game Night at the Extension Office (4:30 pm \u2013 6:00 pm)
\nJuly 14<\/strong> – <\/strong><\/em>Ahoy Young Sailors at the Southwest Harbor Public Library\u00a0(2:00 pm \u2013 3:00 pm)
\nJuly 15<\/strong>\u00a0– <\/strong><\/em>4-H Leaders Association Meeting (6:15 pm)
\nJuly 28<\/strong> – <\/strong><\/em>UMaine Touch Tank\u00a0at the Southwest Harbor Public Library\u00a0(2:00 pm \u2013 3:00 pm)
\nAugust 4<\/strong> – <\/strong><\/em>Seaweed Lava Lamps at the Southwest Harbor Public Library (2:00 pm \u2013 3:00 pm)
\nAugust 3 to 31 \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 31 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Last chance to drop off 4-H exhibits to the Extension Office by 4 pm
\nAugust 31 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Steer Tickets Due in Office
\nSeptember 1 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Last chance to drop off exhibits to Blue Hill Fairgrounds 4-H Exhibit Hall at 12 pm
\nSeptember 3 to September 7\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Blue Hill Fair<\/p>\n

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<\/a>County News<\/h2>\n

June Jamboree<\/h3>\n

Building on the incredible energy of last year, the 2026 4-H June Jamboree at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds was our favorite one yet! We couldn’t have asked for better weather… or better company.<\/p>\n

This weekend, our youth and volunteers put the 4-H pledge into action:<\/p>\n

Head, Heart, Hands, and Health<\/strong> were on full display through every workshop, outdoor activity, and shared meal. We planned with care, connected with intention, worked with passion, and embraced the joy of healthy, outdoor learning.<\/p>\n

To our amazing Hancock County community: thank you. Everything ran like clockwork thanks to your incredible energy, shared enthusiasm, and unwavering support. We are so proud of what our youth accomplished this weekend.<\/p>\n

See you next year!
\nYour Hancock County 4-H Team<\/p>\n\n\t\t