{"id":9731,"date":"2025-09-05T16:44:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T16:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/?p=9731"},"modified":"2026-04-24T16:38:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:38:39","slug":"piscataquis-county-4-h-newsletter-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/2025\/09\/05\/piscataquis-county-4-h-newsletter-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Piscataquis County 4-H Newsletter, September 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#calendar\">Piscataquis County 4-H Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#welcome\">Welcome to the Piscataquis County 4-H Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#county\">County 4-H News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#state\">State 4-H News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><a id=\"calendar\"><\/a><strong>Piscataquis County 4-H Calendar<b><\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>September 8: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">11 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m., Piscataquis County Executive Meeting at the Extension Office<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>September 13: <\/b>9:30 a.m. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; 2 p.m.<\/span>, <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Joy Truck Clothing Swap, Clean Out, and Railyard Runway Fashion Show<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>September 19:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 10 a.m. &#8211; 11 a.m., Youth Meet Up at Common Ground Fair. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please RSVP by September 10\u00a0 to <a href=\"mailto:alisha.r.targonski@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alisha.r.targonski@maine.edu<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>September 30:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 5:30 a.m. &#8211; 7:00 p.m., Tri-County Sampler: Animal Science, Jonathan Bowman Center for Enrichment, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">129 Hartland Road, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">St. Albans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>October 24:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 5:30 a.m. &#8211; 7:30 p.m., Piscataquis County Extension Association Annual Meeting and 4-H Year-End Celebration, Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church chapel<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><a id=\"welcome\"><\/a>Welcome to the Piscataquis County 4-H Newsletter<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Welcome to the Piscataquis County 4-H online newsletter, where we\u2019ll keep folks updated on what\u2019s happening in 4-H around the county, state, and nation! We\u2019ll promote nearby in-person events and online opportunities for youth and families offered through UMaine Extension and other trusted community partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><a id=\"county\"><\/a>County 4-H News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Piscataquis County Extension Association 4-H Camp Fund<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Extension Association works in partnership with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Piscataquis County Commissioners to ensure UMaine Cooperative Extension maintains a presence in our county. These volunteers also support our programs in more direct ways by judging at events, connecting staff and community, and raising funds. The Executive Committee has committed to making the 4-H camp experience cost-free for Piscataquis 4-H families. There are four Maine 4-H camps around the state, each offering a variety of programs for youth. Funding streams specifically for Maine 4-H camps and campers reduce the financial burden on families, and our Executive Committee is working to eliminate it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This summer, Piscataquis County youth are planning to attend Maine Sports Afield at Bryant Pond and a two-week immersive experience at Blueberry Cove.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine Sports Afield introduces teen campers to a wide variety of hunting and fishing opportunities to expose them to proven tactics and tips for greater success in the field or on the water. Blueberry Cove\u2019s program focuses on building a connection to the natural world through community building, outdoor living skills, watercraft, farm and food systems, and the arts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contributions to the Piscataquis 4-H Camp Fund may be mailed or dropped off at the Piscataquis County Extension Office, 165 East Main St., Dover-Foxcroft, Maine 04426.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Nightwings 4-H Archery Club<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are just four more meetings of The Nightwings for this 4-H year. This summer was brutal for afternoon activities, but September should be nice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Levi and Joel are making plans for using Rick and Jody Cabot\u2019s horse arena in Sangerville to allow for year-round target practice. We are applying (along with Aroostook, Waldo, and Washington Counties) for grant funds from the Maine 4-H Foundation to get more and better equipment. Because the club will be meeting year-round, there will be some changes. An informational session for everyone interested in 4-H Archery will be held after Joel returns from competing on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@SurvivalGamesTV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Survival Games TV<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are fortunate to have such dedicated and talented volunteers leading this program! Integrating woodcraft and archery instruction is something most kids won\u2019t get outside a summer camp. Piscataquis County is a great classroom, and we\u2019ve got some great teachers!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Piscataquis Valley Fair<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We had a great crew of Nightwings helping to set up the Bell Building for the Piscataquis Valley Fair. John and Darius moved 4 new-to-us display cabinets in, and the younger kids moved benches and tables into place. The weekend went well, and the weather was beautiful.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visitors to the Bell Building were very impressed by the exhibits and the amount of work they represent. They also commented on the wide range of projects. Lots of folks talked about their own days in 4-H and were happy to see that youth are still involved. Nobody ever regrets their time in 4-H!\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-9731 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Updated-Fair.jpeg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"198\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Updated-Fair-198x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Youth with his poster and ribbon at the Piscataquis Valley Fair\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Updated-Fair-198x300.jpeg 198w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Updated-Fair-675x1024.jpeg 675w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Updated-Fair-768x1166.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Updated-Fair-92x140.jpeg 92w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Updated-Fair-317x481.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Updated-Fair-423x642.jpeg 423w, 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size-medium\" alt=\"4-H youth organizing the Bell Building for the Piscataquis Valley Fair\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/UPdated-226x300.jpeg 226w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/UPdated-771x1024.jpeg 771w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/UPdated-768x1021.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/UPdated-105x140.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/UPdated-317x421.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/UPdated-423x562.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/UPdated-634x843.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/UPdated-846x1124.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/UPdated-951x1264.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/UPdated.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,226px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/update-BB.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"247\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/update-BB-247x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Bell Building at the Piscataquis Valley Fair\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/update-BB-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/update-BB-844x1024.jpg 844w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/update-BB-768x932.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/update-BB-105x127.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/update-BB-317x385.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/update-BB-423x513.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/update-BB-634x769.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/update-BB-846x1026.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/update-BB-951x1154.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/update-BB.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,247px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>The Joy Truck Project 4-H Collaborative<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On August 16, a warm summer evening at the Milo Town Hall, families from Brownville Junction, along with 4-H and friends of the Joy Truck, gathered to celebrate art created at the Joy Truck over this past summer. The second Annual Kids Only Art Show included 2D works: a collection of finger painting, drawings, and puppets from the 2024 Brownville Junction puppet show, alongside 3D &#8220;squishies&#8221; hand-drawn replicas of loved snacks filled with old stuffed animal stuffing, as well as hand-crafted jewelry for purchase. The exhibit was accompanied by a potluck-style dinner and an evening of entertainment, including a karaoke concert led by the youth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thanks to the Milo Town Hall for sharing the space, McGhlaughlin&#8217;s restaurant for their donation of mac n&#8217; cheese, and the New England Grassroots Environment Fund for financially supporting the potluck-style meal through the purchase of Tradewinds grocery gift cards and Irving Gas cards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To wrap up the 2025 Joy Truck season, we invite friends, families, and neighbors to join in our clothing clear-out and first-ever Railyard Runway Show in Brownville Junction on Saturday, September 13. Clothing swap, alterations, and upcycling start at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will arrive at 11:30 a.m. Styling, makeup, hair, and photography til 1:30 p.m. Runway show at 2 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Joy Truck itself will be towed away from Brownville Junction before the snow flies. We are working on gathering the Joy Truck Kids together through the school year to continue exploring various materials and techniques to create art and fashion. We\u2019re looking for adults to share their passions, skills, materials, and tools with the younger generation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do you have a skill to share? Email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:joytruckproject@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">joytruckproject@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or <\/span><a href=\"mailto:trisha.smith1@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">trisha.smith1@maine.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-9731 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Welcome to the art show sign with many photos\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-kids.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-kids-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"6 youth in front of a table. The youths artwork is on the table\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-kids-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-kids-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-kids-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-kids-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-kids-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-kids-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-kids-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-kids-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-kids-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/09\/Art-Show-kids.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>New Piscataquis 4-H Volunteer Leader<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ravyn VanHelsing recently completed their volunteer onboarding. They are passionate about making food, sharing skills, and building community. Ravyn plans to utilize the big kitchen at Central Hall Commons and will focus on promoting kitchen safety as well as enjoying food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Interested in learning more about food, fun, and safety? Email Trisha (<\/span><a href=\"mailto:trisha.smith1@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">trisha.smith1@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Piscataquis County 4-H welcomes caring adults who want to make more opportunities available for our youth. Completing the application, introductory training, background check, and interview may be daunting, but we will help you through it. Get started on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/how-do-i-become-a-volunteer\/\">How Do I Become a Volunteer? page<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and don\u2019t hesitate to reach out if you hit a snag.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact Trisha by email (<\/span><a href=\"mailto:trisha.smith1@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">trisha.smith1@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">) and make an appointment or stop by the office (hours: M, Th, F 8 a.m. &#8211; 4 p.m.) to see Anette.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State 4-H News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>State Youth Council<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Maine 4-H State Youth Council nomination form is now open! The Maine 4-H Youth Council is a chance to step up, speak out, and represent 4-H across our state. As part of this leadership group, you\u2019ll connect local and state programs, amplify youth voice in 4-H, and promote 4-H events from Maine to the national stage. Nominees must be between the ages of 16-24 years of age and must have participated in 4-H for at least two years (club, independent, after-school, school-based, mentoring, or camp program). Nominations are now accepted from 4-H staff and directly from members.<\/p>\n<p>If selected, the requirements of the Youth Council are that members be an active participant (participate in 80% of meetings) and participate in the youth council project chosen for the year. The council meets a total of six times per year, four on Zoom and two in person. Nominations from Extension staff and self-nominations will be accepted. We are currently looking for youth representation from all counties, plus 4-H Camps and Learning Centers, and CYFAR\/Northstar\/OhYea programs. Nominations are due October 15. Nominate through the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfgSfjyOOh57_b6gWSBfYEYC6twDQVk8e1Fj4CCFTyXDkstag\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 Youth Council Nomination Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Tri-County 4-H Sampler: Animal Science<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">September 30, 5:30 p.m. &#8211; 7 p.m. Join 4-H staff and volunteers in St. Albans for September\u2019s Tri-County 4-H Sampler<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. We\u2019ll learn about local livestock commodity projects and clubs and get hands-on with rabbits! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please pre-register<\/span> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/external-event-registration\/38371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tri-County 4-H Sampler Registration Form<\/a>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0so we have plenty of snacks and supplies!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Location: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jonathan Bowman Center for Enrichment, 129 Hartland Road, St. Albans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information or a request for reasonable accommodations, contact \u200bDanielle Savoy,\u200b 4-H Youth Development Professional, Somerset County<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200b Phone: 207.474.\u200b9622, Email: \u200b<a href=\"mailto:danielle.savoy@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">danielle.savoy@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey: A Path to Making a Difference<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Do you know someone passionate about youth development and community involvement? Share this opportunity to learn more about becoming a 4-H volunteer through Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey! 4-H volunteers play a crucial role in the program\u2019s success, whether it\u2019s by starting a club, sharing their skills through short-term programs, or helping with local 4-H events. If you or someone you know is thinking about becoming a 4-H volunteer, now\u2019s the perfect time to learn more! We\u2019re offering free one-hour virtual sessions to guide potential volunteers on their journey. You can choose from the following sessions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>October 15 from 6:00 p.m. &#8211; 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>October 16 from 3:00 p.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional session dates and times are available on the program webpage. The informational sessions are free, but registration is required. Be sure to sign up online today!<\/p>\n<p>For more information or if you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to Jennifer Lobley at <a href=\"mailto:jennifer.lobley@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jennifer.lobley@maine.edu<\/a> or call 207.255.3345.<\/p>\n<p>Help spread the word and encourage others to become part of the 4-H volunteer family!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Join the 4-H Volunteer Huddle!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>4-H volunteers are invited to participate in the new monthly training series: the 4-H Volunteer Huddle! These quick, engaging sessions take place virtually via Zoom on the first Friday of each month from 12:00 p.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m. Step onto the sideline for a fast-paced \u201cgather\u2013learn\u2013discuss\u201d session and then jump right back into the game of 4-H! Each month will feature a different topic designed to boost your skills and strengthen your strategy \u2014 you choose the sessions that interest you most.<\/p>\n<p>The kickoff session will take place on October 3 and is titled &#8220;Goal Setting and Planning for the Year.&#8221; Start your 4-H year with confidence! In this hands-on workshop, you&#8217;ll learn simple strategies for setting goals, staying organized, and making the most of your 4-H experience.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Details:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a0First Friday of each month<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 12:00 p.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Zoom (link provided upon registration)<br \/>\n<strong>Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0Free<br \/>\n<strong>Registration Required:<\/strong> Login to <a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ZSuite<\/a> and go to Events, or <a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/event-registrations\/41430\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register directly<\/a>\u00a0(must be logged in to ZSuite).<\/p>\n<p>For more information, to register by telephone or email, or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact: Tara Wood <a href=\"mailto:tara.a.wood@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tara.a.wood@maine.edu<\/a>, 207.255.3345.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Smithsonian 4-History Project Registration Deadline<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The deadline to register for the Smithsonian 4-History Project is September 5, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. In this project, 4-H\u2019ers will conduct research and interviews to learn more about their community and share their findings through a 5-10 minute video project with support from 4-H leaders and the Smithsonian team. The project will last from September 12, 2025, to March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Youth can work on their project solo or with others (either way can work well). All participants will receive workbooks and staff guidance to support their project. We will have regular meetings as a statewide Maine 4-H club to support your progress through your project See the attached flyer for more information! To register for this program, email Andrew Hudacs (<a href=\"mailto:andrew.hudacs@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">andrew.hudacs@maine.edu<\/a>) to let him know you are interested, and he will walk you through the process of getting enrolled.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Andrew Hudacs, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, 207.581.8204, <a href=\"mailto:andrew.hudacs@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">andrew.hudacs@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>The Piscataquis County 4-H Newsletter is published monthly.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>For questions or more information, contact:<\/strong> Anette Moulton, Administrative Specialist, by email at <a href=\"mailto:anette.moulton@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anette.moulton@maine.edu<\/a>, phone at 207.564.3301 or Trisha Smith, Positive Youth Development 4-H Professional, email <a href=\"mailto:trisha.smith1@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trisha.smith1@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Office Hours:<\/strong> Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. &#8211; 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. 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