4-H News

4-H News in Washington County – January 2020

Dates to Remember January 14: 4-H Family Hour of Code, Porter Memorial Library, 3:30 p.m. January 15: Snow Date for 4-H Family Hour of Code  January 18: 4-H Public Speaking Informational Session- UMaine Extension Office, Machias, 10 a.m. January 25: Snow date for Machias 4-H Public Speaking Informational Session January 29-February 26: 4-H Photography SPIN […]

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Learn photography with UMaine Extension 4-H

Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a special interest (SPIN) club for youth, ages 9 to 12, interested in learning basic photography skills. The club meets five Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 29, at Porter Memorial Library, 92 Court Street, Machias. Remaining dates are Feb. 5, 12, 19 […]

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4-H News in Washington County – December 2019

Dates to Remember December 25: Office Closed (Christmas) December 31: Final Deadline for Reenrollment Paperwork January 1: Office Closed (New Years Day) January 18: 4-H Public Speaking Workshop, 10 a.m. January 25: Snow date for 4-H Public Speaking Workshop February 6: 4-H Page Day   4-H Tech Changemakers Help Distribute Fresh Fruits and Vegetables On November 14th, the 4-H Tech […]

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4-H News in Washington County – November 2019

Volume 14, Issue 11 Dates to Remember November 11:  Office Closed (Veteran’s Day) November 27: Deadline for Reenrollment Paperwork November 28 & 29: Office Closed (Thanksgiving) December 25: Office Closed (Christmas) December 31: Final Deadline for Reenrollment Paperwork January 1: Office Closed (New Years Day) January 18: 4-H Public Speaking Workshop, 10 a.m. January 25: […]

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4-H Focuses on Photo Contest in Washington County

Washington County, Maine- If a photo is worth a thousand words, then 4-H members spoke volumes this year during the annual Washington County 4-H Photo Contest sponsored by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.    The Washington County 4-H Photo Contest encourages 4-H members to use photography as a meaningful communication tool and develop life […]

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4-H News in Washington County – October 2019

Volume 14, Issue 10 Dates to Remember October 9-20: Paper Clover Campaign at Tractor Supply Company, Calais October 14:  Office Closed  November 11:  Office Closed  November 27: Deadline for Reenrollment Paperwork December 31: Final Deadline for Reenrollment Paperwork 2019 Washington County 4-H Photo Contest Congratulations to all the 4-H photographers who entered the Washington County […]

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4-H in Washington County – September 2019

Volume 14, Issue 9 Dates to Remember September 13: Washington County 4-H Photo Contest Deadline September 14: Eastern States Bus Trip September 30: 4-H Project Records Due September 30: 4-H Club Treasurer Report  Due October 9-20: Paper Clover Campaign at Tractor Supply Company, Calais November 27: Deadline for Reenrollment Paperwork December 31: Final Deadline for Reenrollment […]

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4-H Tech Changemakers Address a Growing Need

National 4-H Council and Microsoft are working together through the 4-H Tech Changemakers program to empower teens to create opportunities for people to participate in today’s increasingly digital world in unique ways. Tech Changemakers began with 43 teen leaders from 12 communities who invested over 1,600 hours in innovative community projects and digital skills training. […]

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4-H in Washington County – August 2019

Volume 14, Issue 8 Dates to Remember August 21:  4-H Horse Show at Union Fair August 24-25: Washington County Fair, Pembroke Fairgrounds August 27: Exhibits are Due at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds, 3–7:00 pm Aug. 29 –Sept. 2: Blue Hill Fair – Blue Hill Fairgrounds September 13: Washington County 4-H Photo Contest Deadline September 13:  New England Horse […]

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