{"id":9791,"date":"2025-11-03T16:46:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/?p=9791"},"modified":"2025-11-03T18:45:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T18:45:12","slug":"piscataquis-county-4-h-newsletter-november-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/2025\/11\/03\/piscataquis-county-4-h-newsletter-november-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Piscataquis County 4-H Newsletter, November 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<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>November 10 and 24: <\/b>3:30 \u2013 5 p.m. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nightwings Archery in Sangerville<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>November 7, 14, 21: <\/b>3:30 \u2013 5 p.m. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the Kitchen with Chef Ravyn at Central Hall Commons, Dover-Foxcroft<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>November 17: <\/b>11 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Piscataquis County Executive Committee Meeting, Piscataquis Extension Office, Dover-Foxcroft<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>November 17: <\/b>6 p.m.<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> County Budget Committee Public Hearing, County Commissioners Chambers, Dover-Foxcroft<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>November 22: <\/b>11:30 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Joy Truck Kids at the Legion Hall, Brownville Junction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>November 23: <\/b>12:30 p.m. \u2013 3 p.m.<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Harvest balsam tips for wreaths and swags at Katy Waitt\u2019s tree farm, North Rd. Sebec<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>November 28 <\/b>(10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.)<b> and November 29 <\/b>(8 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.):<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Buy Nothing Days at Central Hall Commons, Dover-Foxcroft\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>December 1: <\/b>time TBD,<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Teen and Independent 4-H\u2019ers Meet and Greet at Piscataquis Extension Office, Dover-Foxcroft<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>December 6: <\/b>10 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Hometown Holidays\/Buy Nothing Day at the Legion Hall, Brownville Junction<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Welcome<\/strong> <strong>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<h4><b>Piscataquis County Extension Association 4-H Camp Fund<\/b><\/h4>\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. State and other 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\">Thanks to the Executive Committee and the Piscataquis 4-H Leaders\u2019 Association, John R. was able to attend Maine Sports Afield at Bryant Pond without cost to his family. Maine Sports Afield introduces teen campers to a wide variety of hunting and fishing opportunities with the goal of exposing them to proven tactics and tips for greater success in the field or on the water. John learned a lot about animals and their habitats and met peers as well as adult mentors, and is thinking about going to college to study Wildlife Biology. 4-H has helped fan John\u2019s \u201cspark,\u201d and local funding feeds the flame.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Checks and cash 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, ME 04426, or donate electronically to the Piscataquis County Gift Fund through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/securelb.imodules.com\/s\/300\/13-ORONO\/foundation\/index-social.aspx?sid=300&amp;gid=13&amp;pgid=748&amp;cid=1912&amp;dids=673.542.1885&amp;sort=1&amp;bledit=1&amp;appealcode=O5454\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMaine Foundation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Nightwings 4-H Archery Club.\u00a0 <\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Nightwings 4-H Archery Club will be moving to Sangerville on November 10. Club meetings will be held through the winter every other Monday, 3:30 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Enrollment is required through ZSuite. More detailed information for club members will be coming from Levi.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>The Joy Truck Project 4-H Collaborative.\u00a0 <\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, October 18, in Brownville Junction marked the first event of a series throughout the winter that 4-H programming with Joy Truck support will take place inside the American Legion Hall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Through a wonderful new partnership with the members of the American Legion in Brownville Junction, 4-H leaders, youth and families can continue enjoying 4-H and Joy Truck programming throughout the winter season while the Joy Truck is closed. It is with gratitude we recognize the veterans in Brownville Junction for their support of 4-H, the Joy Truck mission and the shared vision of youth-centered learning and creativity in the neighborhood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It was a beautiful warm afternoon on October 18, so we set up our stations for Halloween plaster mask-making outside on the picnic table. While we set up the spaces, kiddos from around the neighborhood enjoyed playing with the rainbow tarp in the large grassy yard between the Joy Truck and the American Legion Hall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The plan to have kids pair up with one another to construct a face-forming plaster mask was strategic. 4-H and the Joy Truck project share a philosophy in common that kids are capable of expressing themselves and leading when given the tools, space and guidance. Adults in this context support through facilitating empowered, experiential and custom learning. Shortly after starting, an opportunity for just this type of applied learning came up. It was clear for one pair that big emotions around trust and communication were coming up while applying plaster together. &#8220;She says she doesn&#8217;t trust me!&#8221; &#8220;But she is doing it wrong for me!&#8221; Wet plaster strips are cold and it can feel surprising when they are placed on the face. Not knowing where a person will apply the plaster strips can also be a source of anxiety. Feeling low self-esteem because the other person doesn&#8217;t trust is also a hurdle. This was an important moment for this pair to learn more about consent, safety, trust and communication. After a short interlude and processing the two were back to applying strips with enthusiasm and had moved on to switching roles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After everyone had left their mask on the table to dry (or kept them on while pretending to have a spa day in the sun) it was time to learn how to make cornbread with Trisha. Kids thoroughly enjoyed measuring and the tactile aspect of mixing by hand the cornmeal and shortening. Working together or with an adult, kids made enough mix so that by the end of the day everyone left with a bag of cornbread mix and instructions for baking, as well as coleslaw and beans to share with their families.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Coming up on November 22 at 11:30, we will continue cooking lessons and talking about family recipes with Piscataquis County 4-H leaders and families from around the neighborhood.<\/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-9791 gallery-columns-3 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/10\/edited-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/piscataquis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/10\/edited.jpeg 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<h4><b>In the Kitchen with Chef Ravyn<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chef Ravyn VanHelsing is offering a six session course in cooking skills and kitchen safety for kids 12 and up. Youth will learn and practice basics such as sanitation, safe use of tools (including knives) and equipment, teamwork and communication, all while creating delicious food!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chef Ravyn is passionate about feeding people well. They are also budget-conscious and have years of creative practice in the art of making something from nothing. Class sessions will be held Fridays at 3:30 p.m. at Central Hall Commons: November 7, 14, 21 and December 5, 12, 19.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enrollment through ZSuite is required. Select \u201cIn the Kitchen with Chef Ravyn\u201d as the Club.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Buy Nothing Days<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Canadian artist Ted Dave began celebrating <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Buy Nothing Day in September 1992 as a protest of consumerism. In 1997 he moved the day to \u201cBlack Friday,\u201d the day after Thanksgiving, the biggest retail shopping day of the year in the US. The idea has gained traction over the years and feels especially resonant today.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since 2021, Trisha has collaborated with Central Hall Commons to bring Buy Nothing Days to Dover-Foxcroft. Last year, she and Merrilee hosted a second Buy Nothing Day in Milo during Hometown Holidays. In 2025, Buy Nothing Days will be at Central Hall Commons on Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving and at the Legion Hall in Brownville Junction for Hometown Holidays (December 6).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Buy Nothing Days are a great way to practice community care by sharing and circulating resources. There are many ways to participate: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gather clean, gently used items that are ready for a new home<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make some food to share<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bring materials and teach a craft<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bring items to the event space<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Help organize and display contributions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come as you are and take what you like! Everyone is welcome to take whatever sparks joy or fills a need, absolutely free.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Growing Piscataquis 4-H\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H programming in Piscataquis County depends on caring adults to share their time and skills with youth. From leading or co-leading a club to helping with transportation or snacks, growing 4-H takes a community! Maine 4-H is working to offer more support and make volunteering less intimidating with some new initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A one-hour live Zoom introduction to 4-H volunteering, plus Q and A with UMaine Extension\u2019s volunteer specialist, will be held several times over the next few months. The list of days and times can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/start-your-4-h-volunteer-journey-training\/\">Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Training webpage<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Want to access the material on your own time? There\u2019s a new module available in ZSuite in the Clover Academy section! Content includes the concepts of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">positive youth development and the 4-H Thriving model, experiential learning, ages and stages, and highlights the three-way partnership between USDA\/NIFA, UMaine and county government. The module should take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete. A certificate will be generated and emailed to you at the end.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you&#8217;re not a 4-H volunteer yet, and you&#8217;d like to become one, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/how-do-i-become-a-volunteer\/\">How Do I Become a Volunteer? webpage<\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There&#8217;s a new Lunch and Learn series that might be of interest if you&#8217;re considering volunteering with 4-H in any capacity. You don&#8217;t have to be a volunteer and you don&#8217;t have to pre-register! Find the first Friday half-hour Lunch and Learn sessions on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/4-h-volunteer-huddle\/\">4-H Volunteer Huddle webpage<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have a skill to share, but can\u2019t commit to leading a club? Contact Trisha by email (<a href=\"mailto:trisha.smith1@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trisha.smith1@maine.edu<\/a>) and make an appointment or stop by the office (hours: M, Th, F 8 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.) to see Anette.<\/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<h4><b>UMaine Extension Publications and Resources for Individuals and Organizations Impacted by the Government Shutdown\/Lack of SNAP Benefits<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Publications:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4304e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4304, A Food Pantry Wish List<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4302e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4302, Food Safety for Food Pantry Donations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4306e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4306, Is This Can Safe to Use?\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4384e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4384, Freezing Vegetables\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4383e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulletin #4383, Freezing Fruits\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/food-and-health\/food-preservation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All Food Preservation Publications<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/publications\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All Food and Health Publications<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Extension Websites:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/resources\/recipes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine Harvest for Hunger Recipes and Resources page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 resources about how to use, choose, and store Maine produce commonly donated to food pantries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/recipes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mainly Dish Recipe page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Recipes that use low-cost and easily accessible ingredients that can be shared broadly<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Congratulations to the Maine Equine Team!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">September 18-21, 2025, Maine sent eight 4-H youth delegates to the Big E on the equestrian team. Each member had a chance to compete in riding classes like equitation, pleasure, discipline rail, and in-hand fitting and showmanship (and more!). A favorite each year has been the costume class, as well as gaming classes, such as arena racing and barrel racing. Participants also compete in a general knowledge and horse judging contest. We are so proud of each rider and teen leader who represented Maine, and very competitively placed against the other New England State teams. Congratulations to Anna P. (Knox\/Lincoln), Madison E. (Penobscot), Molly L. (And\/Sag), Ruby D. (And\/Sag), Liz B. (And\/Sag), Lola V. (And\/Sag), Dorothy J. (And\/Sag), Lucy B. (Franklin). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are interested in learning more about the Maine 4-H Equine Team, please reach out to Tara Marble <\/span>(<a href=\"mailto:tara.marble@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tara.marble@maine.edu<\/span><\/a>)<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0for more information!<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Apply Now: Ignite by 4-H 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and eager to learn alongside 4-H youth from across the country? Ignite by 4-H 2026 is your chance to grow as a leader, deepen your knowledge in an area that excites you, and make your mark on the future of 4-H in Maine.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re seeking motivated Maine 4-H youth (ages 14\u201318) to represent our state at the Ignite by 4-H Summit in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p>Delegates will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work in a focus area group<\/li>\n<li>Participate in planning meetings<\/li>\n<li>Attend the national summit<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate to create a resource for younger Maine 4-Hers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Track Options and Positions Available<\/strong> (apply for one track; rank your top two choices)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Agriscience<\/li>\n<li>Animal Science<\/li>\n<li>Community Activators<\/li>\n<li>Healthy Living<\/li>\n<li>STEM<\/li>\n<li>Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Applications are due by November 15, 2025. Apply Online.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants must be enrolled in 4-H and between 14\u201318 at the time of the trip.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>4-H National Trip Applications are Open<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Exciting news! Applications are now open for the 2026 4-H National Trips, featuring 4-H Conference and 4-H Congress. These events offer incredible opportunities for leadership development and national networking. Any Maine 4-H Youth, ages 14 to 18 is eligible to apply. Applicants must be current Maine 4-H members at the time of application and the time of the actual trip.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4-H Conference:<\/strong> April 10 \u2013 15, 2026 in Washington D.C.<br \/>\n<strong>4-H Congress:<\/strong> November 27 \u2013 December 1, 2026 in Georgia<\/p>\n<p>Find more information and the online application on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/national-trips\/\">National 4-H Trips page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Market Beef at Fryeburg Fair<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 2026 Maine 4-H Intent to Sell a Market Beef Project at Fryeburg Fair is now available for eligible youth. The animal must be owned and in the youth\u2019s possession, and the youth must be enrolled in their county by December 31, 2025.\u00a0 More information and the form are available on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/beef\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H Beef page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Online forms must be submitted, and paper copies must be postmarked by January 6, 2026.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>4-H Fall Artificial Intelligence (AI) Challenge<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 4-H AI in Agriculture Challenge invites youth to explore how artificial intelligence can solve real-world agricultural problems. Participants will identify a challenge within the agriculture industry and design an innovative AI-based solution. Students will showcase how technology can enhance the future of farming. This challenge empowers youth to think critically, apply STEM concepts, and imagine a better agricultural future powered by AI.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The challenge is currently open through November 15, 2025. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more and get started on the <a href=\"https:\/\/events.projectboard.world\/4HAIinAg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4-H AI in Agriculture Challenge website<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>4-H Volunteer Corner: Your corner for connection, tips and tricks<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Spotting Sparks in Action:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Does a young person light up when talking about animals, robotics, or art? Watch where they go \u201cabove and beyond.\u201d Sparks often emerge where curiosity and excitement intersect. Here are FIVE TIPS to help you spot a youth spark:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Notice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> when a young person lights up\/shows joy and positive energy towards something.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Talk <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to a young person about what excites them (What do they love to do in their spare time? Why? How does doing what you love make you feel?)\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Listen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> carefully for ways to support a young person.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Help<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> youth find ways to practice their spark.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Attend<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> games, performances, public demonstrations, and animal shows.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>4-H Volunteer Opportunities Calendar: <\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We have SO many great 4-H volunteer opportunities available this year! Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/events\/list\/\">calendar of events<\/a> and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0scroll to the bottom of the page to subscribe to the calendar and never miss upcoming events, workshops, and more!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>4-H Volunteer Huddle: <\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come to the sideline for a quick \u201cgather-learn-discuss\u201d and then get back into the game of 4-H. A variety of topics will help you improve your strategy- you pick which ones interest you! We meet on the first Friday of each month from 12 \u2013 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. Whether you are an experienced 4-H volunteer or just getting started, there\u2019s something for everyone. We\u2019d love to see you there! No registration required!<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nov. 7 \u2013 <\/span><b><i>Getting Started with 4-H Market Animals\u00a0<\/i><\/b><b><i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dec. 5 \u2013 <\/span><b><i>Delegating\/Asking parents and other adults to help<\/i><\/b><b><i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><b><i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maine.zoom.us\/j\/82015703524?pwd=QkT05bDbaaDIeYAQ8aGUd4eco5c6Rd.1#success\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android<\/a>.<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/maine.zoom.us\/j\/82015703524?pwd=QkT05bDbaaDIeYAQ8aGUd4eco5c6Rd.1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Password: volunteer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Resource Spotlight<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b><i>Podcast lover? Check out 4-H Volunteer Ventures!<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> These 30-minute episodes examine the fun, but sometimes confusing role of the 4-H volunteer. To gain some tips and tricks to help you balance the many responsibilities in volunteer, personal, and work life, listen to this episode <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/balancing-the-volunteer-life\/id1741791675?i=1000710274141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Balancing the Volunteer Life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Special thanks to our 4-H friends at Rutgers University for sharing these episodes!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b><i>Working with 4-H youth and livestock?<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Check out our new Animal Health Hub! Brought to you by our UMaine Extension Livestock Team, it <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is a space to find livestock health bulletins, news\/disease updates, and opportunities, such as special events that qualify participants for FREE disease testing at our Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/animal-health-hub\/\">Animal Health Hub<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0for more information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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. \u2013 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. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Institutional Equity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Piscataquis County 4-H Calendar Welcome to the Piscataquis County 4-H Newsletter County 4-H News State 4-H News Piscataquis County 4-H Calendar November 10 and 24: 3:30 \u2013 5 p.m. Nightwings Archery in Sangerville November 7, 14, 21: 3:30 \u2013 5 p.m. In the Kitchen with Chef Ravyn at Central Hall Commons, Dover-Foxcroft [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9791","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - 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