University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H and the Porter Memorial Library will offer a free “4-H Family Hour of Code” session on Jan. 14, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., at the Porter Memorial Library, 92 Court Street, Machias. The snow date is Jan. 15. The event, designed for youth and their parents to learn their […]
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Machias, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Washington County CAN Prevention Council will offer a free six-session nutrition education program to parents and guardians beginning Jan. 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the DownEast Recovery Support Center, 11 Free Street, Machias. Classes meet on Mondays through Feb. 24 with the exception of Jan. 20 and Feb. 17. Cooking Matters for Parents will focus on learning healthy, budget-friendly cooking tips and preparing […]
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Machias, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the inaugural Downeast agriculture conference from 8:30 a.m.– 4:15 p.m., Jan. 18, at the Lee Pellon Center, 90 Main Street, Machias. The snow date is Jan. 25. Both land- and sea-based production topics are scheduled, including the future of Maine family blueberry farms, high tunnel production, seaweed […]
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UMaine Downeast Agriculture Conference Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 8:30 am – 4:15 pm (Snow date is January 25). Location: Lee/Pellon Center, Machias Register here or by calling 207-581-3175 by January 12. Registration Fee: $0-$50 (Contribute what you can!) Contact: Mary Michaud mary.michaud@maine.edu 207-581-3175 Both land and sea based production will be included. The […]
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This position will provide educational leadership for 4-H Youth Development in Washington County and collaborate with the leadership staff at the UMaine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Greenland Point. 4-H is a non-formal, experiential education program for youth, and adults working with those youth, to develop life skills necessary to be self-directing, productive and […]
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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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Machias, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free program on making edible holiday gifts beginning Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 4-4:45 p.m., at the Porter Memorial Library, 92 Court Street, Machias. Classes meet each Tuesday through Dec. 17. “Family Gifts from the Kitchen” will focus on creating mixes using basic ingredients and learn healthy eating tips. Jars, ingredients, and samples will be provided. Mixes will […]
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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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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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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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