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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Cherryfield, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free, four-week Dining with Diabetes Down East series beginning Thursday, Oct. 3, from 3–5 p.m., at Maine Seacoast Mission Weald Bethel Community Center, 7 Weald Bethel Lane, Cherryfield. Remaining dates are Oct.10, 17 and 24. The program complements medical care by teaching people with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, along with their […]
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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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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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Machias, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free nutrition education program to adults with children living at home beginning Sept. 18, from 5-7 p.m., at the UMaine Extension office, 28 Center Street, Machias. Classes meet each Wednesday through Oct. 23. Topics include nutritional information, how to plan and prepare healthy meals, and sampling budget-friendly recipes. Participants will receive ingredients […]
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