Follow Knox-Lincoln 4-H on Facebook! <\/span><\/a><\/a><\/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 October 8<\/strong> Knox-Lincoln 4-H Leaders’ Association (KLLA) Meeting, 6:00 pm, online only<\/p>\n November 12<\/strong> Knox-Lincoln 4-H Leaders’ Association (KLLA) Meeting, 6:00 pm, KL Extension office<\/p>\n November 15 <\/strong>KL 4-H Year-End Celebration, 2 \u2013 4 pm, 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Blueberry Cove, St. George<\/p>\n Cindy Rogers will be on vacation and away from the office\u00a0September 19 through October 19<\/strong>. In her absence, contact Ryan LeShane or Pamela Doherty if you need assistance with anything related to 4-H.<\/p>\n Happy Birthday to Patrick S., Gemma H., Isabella L., Tillie L., and Walter F.!<\/p>\n Save the date! Join your fellow 4-H members and leaders for the 2026 4-H Year-End Celebration at Blueberry Cove 4-H Camp in St. George, Maine, Sunday, November 15, 2 \u2013 4 pm. <\/strong>Bring a snack to share at this beautiful location, and enjoy a celebration of the highlights and achievements from the past 4-H year! Outdoor activities are planned, so come ready for camp fun! More information to come.<\/p>\n Don’t forget that 4-H Project Records <\/a>are due September 30<\/strong>. The Basic Record is all that is required for submission, especially if you are a new member. But if you want, you can supply more detail with “Optional” record components…here’s some incentive!<\/p>\n To encourage members to submit more complete project records (include more of the “Optional” sections), the Knox-Lincoln 4-H Leaders\u2019 Association would like to remind members that extra effort beyond the basic record will be recognized with higher award amounts<\/strong>. In other words, the more “Optional” components that you complete well<\/strong>, the higher the value of your award can potentially be. Based on the judges\u2019 evaluations, awards will range from $20 to $50 \u201caward value\u201d depending on quantity and quality of work presented.<\/p>\n Evaluated records will be returned and awards announced at the 4-H Year-End Celebration on November 15, 2026<\/strong>. Project Record forms and Cloverbud Activity Record forms and instructions<\/a> can be found online. Contact your club leader or this office if you have questions or need help.<\/p>\n Keep taking photos for the Knox-Lincoln 4-H Photography Contest 2026<\/a>! The top photos per age category will be exhibited in the 4-H Gallery at the Knox-Lincoln Extension office.<\/p>\n This contest is open to any Knox-Lincoln 4-H member age 9 and up. Entries will be accepted through September 30, 2026<\/strong>. Members can enter up to five photos taken between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026. Fill in the online 4-H Photo Contest Entry form<\/a>, and upload up to five photos right in the form. Keep snapping those great pics! Contact Cindy Rogers at 207-832-0343 or cynthia.rogers@maine.edu<\/a> if you have questions. Get your photos in early! Cindy will be out of the office September 19 through October 19.<\/em><\/p>\n Club leader nominations for the following individual and club awards are due September 30<\/strong>: Team Player, Treasurer, Secretary, Community Service, Personal Growth, Leadership, Citizenship, and Katherine Watier Green Awards<\/em>.<\/strong> The link to the nomination form for these awards will be emailed to primary club leaders.<\/p>\n Great news for Maine 4-H high school juniors and seniors: applying to college just got a whole lot easier. With 4-H Direct Admissions, you can be automatically considered for admission to all seven of Maine\u2019s Public Universities \u2014 no Common App, no test scores, no essays, no recommendations, and no application fees required!<\/p>\n If you’re enrolled in any 4-H program in Maine, you’re eligible. Just\u00a0click to opt in, and we\u2019ll take care of the rest.<\/p>\n Opt in to 4-H Direct Admissions<\/a> and learn more about 4-H Direct Admissions<\/a> online.<\/p>\n This is your future \u2014 made simple. #BeyondReady<\/p>\n Join Maine 4-H at the University of Maine on Saturday, October 17<\/strong>, as the Black Bears take on Bryant University! The game begins at\u00a01 pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n Come early to connect with other 4-H members and families, learn about upcoming 4-H opportunities, and enjoy time together before cheering on the UMaine football team.<\/p>\n Tickets will be\u00a0$15 per person<\/strong>. You can purchase your tickets on the 4-H Football Experience<\/a> page. We hope you can join us! How much energy do we use and how can we power our world with sun, wind, and other renewable energy? Step into the role of an engineer in this hands-on challenge! We will explore basic energy concepts, figure out how much energy we use and experiment with alternative energy.\u00a0 We will apply problem solving, creative thinking and collaboration skills to design challenges.<\/p>\n Who: <\/strong>Ages 9 \u2013 12<\/p>\n When: Mondays, September 19, 26 and October 5, 4 \u2013 5 pm<\/p>\n Where: Virtual \u2013 connect from home, we will mail key materials<\/p>\n How: Visit the Maine 4-H Virtual Learning Hub<\/a>, registration information will be posted under STEAM<\/p>\n Applications are now open for the 2027 Ignite by 4-H Maine Team. All Maine youth ages 14 \u2013 18 are eligible to apply.<\/p>\n Ignite by 4-H will take place March 17 \u2013 21, 2027<\/strong>, in Washington, D.C. Youth applying for the Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) track should plan to attend March 16 \u2013 21, 2027<\/strong>. 2027 Ignite by 4-H Youth Application<\/a>s are due September 15, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Learn the basics of babysitting through our introductory 4-H Super Sitters Virtual Series! 4-H staff will introduce interested teens to the basics of babysitting \u2014 what questions to ask families, how to hold a baby and change a diaper, and the development stages of children. This workshop is targeted for youth ages 11\u201318, with a maximum of 12 youth participants. The last session, December 1, will be a hybrid model, in-person location(s) to be determined. Register by September 30, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n Who: <\/strong>Ages 11 \u2013 18<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> Tuesdays, October 27 \u2013 December 1, 2026, 4:00 \u2013 5:30 pm<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Virtual \u2014 connect from home, we will mail key materials<\/p>\n How:<\/strong> Visit the Maine 4-H Virtual Learning Hub<\/a>, registration information is posted under Healthy Living<\/p>\n What makes someone choose to volunteer? What inspires them to keep showing up and making a difference? In this virtual 4-H SPIN club, teens will become Volunteer Storytellers, learning how to uncover and share the stories behind the people who give their time to help others. Together they will explore why volunteering matters and why recognizing volunteers is important. They\u2019ll learn about developing thoughtful interview questions, practice interviewing skills, and conduct an interview with a real volunteer. Then use what they learn to create an engaging social media post that celebrates the volunteer and shares their story with the community.<\/p>\n Cost: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n Who: <\/strong>Ages 14+<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> Tuesdays, October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 4:00 \u2013 5:30 pm<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Virtual \u2013 on Zoom<\/p>\n Registration Deadline: <\/strong>October 1, 2026<\/p>\n How:<\/strong> Visit the Maine 4-H Virtual Learning Hub<\/a>, registration information is posted under Healthy Living<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Your corner for connection, tips and tricks for Positive Youth Development<\/p>\n The past couple of months we have shared information about developmental relationships- when you show an interest, create connections and offer encouragement, you are helping to build a strong relationship with youth. Take a little time this month to reflect on your developmental relationships with 4-H youth. Small actions create lasting impact. Ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n Fill out this short form<\/a> to answer any of the three questions by Friday, September 25<\/strong>. Your name will be entered into a drawing for some cool 4-H swag! You Make a difference! Tell us how you do it!<\/p>\n Saturday, November 7, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Registration Opens Friday, September 11, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Come join us for a day of fun with your fellow 4-H volunteers and our awesome 4-H staff! YUP, we have a great line up of workshops and YES, our Discovery Zone is going to have so many 4-H programs and opportunities to learn about! From Ag Ambassadors and the Maine 4-H Foundation to a Touch Tank, Virtual Learning and more, we have something for everyone!\u00a0 Check out the 4-H Volunteer Summit webpage<\/a> and look for the registration link! Registration Opens Friday, September 11th! We can\u2019t wait to see you there!<\/p>\n As a 4-H volunteer, protecting your own well-being is essential to prevent burnout and sustainably guide youth. Set clear boundaries on your time, share responsibilities with co-leaders or parents, take regular breaks during busy project seasons, and remember that it is okay to say no to extra tasks. For more information, take a look at this self-care resource from Mississippi State University Extension<\/a>.<\/p>\n Find our 4-H volunteer training opportunities on our 4-H Volunteer Calendar<\/a> \u2014 scroll to the bottom of the page to subscribe to the calendar and never miss upcoming events, workshops, and more!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nUpcoming Events and Important Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
**SPECIAL NOTE**<\/strong><\/h3>\n
September Birthdays<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a>2026 4-H Year-End Celebration November 15<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Extra Effort in 4-H Project Records Will Be Rewarded<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Enter the 2026 Knox-Lincoln 4-H Photo Contest<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Nominations Sought for 4-H Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nSkip the Stress \u2014 Get Into College with 4-H Direct Admissions!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Save the Date: Maine 4-H Day at UMaine Football<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nPower Protectors: 4-H STEM Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\nApply for the 2027 Ignite by 4-H Maine Team<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4-H Super Sitters Virtual Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4-H Volunteer Storytellers<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/h2>\n4-H Volunteer Corner<\/strong><\/h3>\n
September Volunteer Self-Check \u2013 Tell us How You Did!<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>4-H Volunteer Summit<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Resource Spotlight<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4-H Volunteer Opportunities Calendar<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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