Follow Knox-Lincoln 4-H on Facebook! <\/span><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n August 19 *NEW DATE* <\/strong>Knox-Lincoln 4-H Leaders’ Association (KLLA) Meeting, 6:00 pm, online only<\/p>\n September 10 <\/strong>Knox-Lincoln 4-H Leaders’ Association (KLLA) Meeting, 6:00 pm, online only<\/p>\n September 30<\/strong> 4-H Project Records are due<\/p>\n September 30<\/strong> Knox-Lincoln 4-H Photography Contest entries due<\/p>\n September 30<\/strong> Club Award Nominations due from club leaders<\/p>\n October 1 <\/strong>Start of the new 4-H Year<\/p>\n Happy Birthday to Emily A., Grace O., Luke L., and Max P.!<\/p>\n Five Youth Helpers were selected to assist staff and adult volunteers in overseeing the operation of the 4-H Farm-to-Fair exhibit at Union Fair. Congratulations to 2026 Youth Helpers Kyra B., Arianna C.<\/strong>,\u00a0Sabrinnah D., Mariyah L., and Charlotte R.<\/strong>! The group started getting the exhibit ready before Union Fair, and did a wonderful job keeping it up and running throughout the fair.<\/p>\n Youth Helpers who are enrolled members will be working toward scholarship funds to participate in programs such as Ignite by 4-H, 4-H National Congress, 4-H National Conference, and Leadership Development Programs at Tanglewood, Blueberry Cove, Greenland Point, or Bryant Pond 4-H Camps. Those who are enrolled in college classes will be eligible for scholarship funds to go toward school expenses.<\/p>\n The 4-H Touch Tank was at Union Fair on Sunday, August 9, 10 am \u2013 2 pm. 4-H staff from Hancock County guided visitors to touch a variety of creatures found in the Atlantic Ocean off the shore of Maine. From snails to sea stars, anemone to urchins, youth and adults got a up-close view of sea life in Maine! The 4-H Touch Tank program is brought to our fair with funding from the Maine 4-H Foundation.<\/p>\n Congratulations to Paytyn Dyer, 2026 recipient of the Oxton Trust Scholarship! As a member of the former club the Muddy Mustangs, and continuing as an independent member, Paytyn has completed projects in several areas, including writing, crafts, and photography. Her leadership skills have grown through multiple community service activities at her school and beyond. A recent graduate of Lincoln Academy, Paytyn plans to study psychology on a premed track at Davidson College in North Carolina. Our best wishes to your future, Paytyn!<\/p>\n Thank you to all the members, parents, and volunteers for all of their help in showcasing the best of 4-H at Union Fair 2026! It takes a great team to pull it all together. The public and fair evaluators do take notice of your excellent work!<\/p>\n Thank you to our 4-H Farm-to-Fair Youth Helpers, Kyra B., Arianna C., Sabrinnah D., Mariyah L., and Charlotte R. for doing a fantastic job making everything run smoothly! A special thinks to the companies and organizations who gave products and volunteered time or otherwise helped 4-H Farm-to-Fair this year: Bangor Savings Bank, the Maine Wild Blueberry Festival’s Blueberry Queen candidates, Oakhurst Dairy, Cabot Creamery, Hannaford Supermarket in Rockland, Common Market in Union, and the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine.<\/p>\n A special thanks to volunteers at Union Fair who painted the 4-H Farm-to-Fair barns and rebuilt the ramps and walkways. Specifically, we thank George Gross, Earland Luce, and Steve Norton for their donation of time, labor, and materials for this huge project. We so appreciate your contributions!<\/p>\n We received 94 project exhibits in the Exhibition Yurt, plus two excellent club exhibits from the Jolly Farmers\/Jolly Juniors and Aldermere Achievers 4-H Clubs! Our team of volunteer judges did great work leaving thoughtful comments for youth, which we appreciate greatly. The People’s Choice award this year went to Sabrinnah D. for her culminating exhibit in her Civil War history project, including a beautifully sewn Civil War era dress, apron, shawl and bonnet, plus a basket, fan and supporting written material. Outstanding!<\/p>\n 4-H shows went well: the Rabbit and Cavy, Small Domestic Pet, and Working Steer and Sheep shows, plus the Cloverbud Demonstrations. The 4-H Dairy Show did not have participants, but hopefully that will be remedied next year. Several Knox-Lincoln 4-H members also participated in the Youth Beef, Horse Clinic, and Livestock Showmanship events at Union Fair. Thank you all for participating.<\/p>\n Thanks also goes to Hancock County’s Leah McCluskey, 4-H Professional, and Fae Rest, student intern for bringing the Maine 4-H Touch Tank to Union Fair on the last day. This was super fun and informative program! It was a great addition to 4-H offerings at the fair. The kids and adults were definitely into it! We hope to see you again!<\/p>\n Between the gift basket raffle, bottle returns, and donations given at the yurt and at 4-H Farm-to-Fair, about $470.00 was raised for Knox-Lincoln 4-H during the fair. Thanks to the clubs, members, and volunteers who contributed to the fabulous raffle offerings, and to those who sold tickets and generally represented 4-H in a positive way!<\/p>\n\n\t\t
\nUpcoming Events and Important Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
August Birthdays<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Congratulations 4-H Farm-to-Fair Youth Helpers!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n4-H Touch Tank Returns to Union Fair<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Independent 4-H Member Awarded Oxton Trust Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Union Fair 2026!<\/strong><\/h3>\n