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SUMMARY:Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament
DESCRIPTION:4-H members will have the opportunity to present either a demonstration or an illustrated talk. In a 4-H demonstration\, the youth shows how to do something while telling how it’s done. In a 4-H illustrated talk\, the youth gives information about a subject and uses visuals to explain the subject. \nAll youth in the junior and senior divisions (ages 9 to 18 in 4-H years) participating in this tournament who receive an average score of 78 or higher\, are invited to compete at the Maine State 4-H Public Speaking Tournament to be held in Orono on April 6\, 2019. \nThe general public is invited to attend.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/washington-county-4-h-public-speaking-tournament/
LOCATION:University of Maine at Machias\, 116 O'Brien Avenue\, Machias\, 04654\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="UMaine Extension Washington County":MAILTO:extension.washington@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:Machias Extension Homemaker Meeting-Emergency Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Maine Extension Homemakers is strengthening and extending adult education into the home and community. The goal of Maine Extension Homemakers is to develop leadership\, promote the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s educational programs in all parts of Maine\, and to support worthy community causes. \nMeetings will be held on the second Wednesday of the month unless otherwise noted.  Meetings will be held at the Fellowship Hall in Whitneyville (207.255.8640) and will begin at 10:00 a.m. \nThe Emergency Preparedness lecture will be presented by Lynn Dwelley of  Washington County Emergency Management. \nPlease contact Alan Majka\, 207.255.3345 or email alan. @maine.edu if you are interested in the Washington County Extension Homemakers.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/machias-extension-homemaker-meeting-emergency-preparedness/
LOCATION:Fellowship Hall\, Whitneyville\, ME\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beginner Beekeeping Course\, Calais
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, March 14 – April 18\, 2019 (snow date- April 25) \nOnline Registration\nLearn all the basics\, from hive construction to honey bee behavior and honey production\, with our expert instructor. \nResource (included in course fee):  Storey’s Guide To Keeping Honey Bees\, 2nd Edition\, by Malcolm T. Stanford & Richard E. Bonney \nThe course is limited to 25 participants. \nQuestions about the course may be addressed to Andrew Dewey at email andrew@beeberrywoods.com or call 207.266.7294 \nTentative Schedule\nClass 1 – Overview or summary of the entire course \nClass 2 – Chapters 1-4\, Beginning Beekeeping\, Origin and History of Beekeeping\, A Bee’s Life & Choosing Hive Location \nApiary Session # 1- Lighting Smokers\, Demeanor around the Apiary \nClass 3 – Quiz # 1 \nChapters 5 & 6\, Getting Equipped\, Enter the Bees \nClass 4 – Chapter 7\, Managing Honey Bee Colonies \nApiary Session # 2 Opening & inspecting colonies\, identifying open & capped brood\, identifying stored honey & pollen\, identifying workers & drones\, semi serious look for the queen \nClass 5 – Quiz # 2 \nChapters 8 & 9\, Taking the Crop\, Pollination also prep for State Apiarist Presentation – Varroa life cycle \nClass 6 – Chapter 10\, Diseases & Pests of the Honey Bee taught by the State Apiarist \nApiary Session #3\, Different Hive types\, determining when boxes get added\, mite sampling\, winter prep
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/beginner-beekeeping-course-calais/
LOCATION:Washington County Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Calais\, ME\, 04619\, United States
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SUMMARY:Washington County 4-H Robotics and Engineering Expo
DESCRIPTION:The 4-H Robotics and Engineering Expo offers youth teams a chance to meet other youth from Washington County who have a passion for science. While showcasing their project and STEM skills\, youth practice and improve public speaking skills as they make presentations to adult and teen judges. Workshops presented by professors from the University of Maine at Machias help participants take a closer look at a subject of their choosing. \nFor more information and online registration click here! \nFor more information\, please contact Jen Lobley at 207.255.3345 or jennifer.lobley@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/washington-county-4-h-robotics-and-engineering-expo/
LOCATION:University of Maine at Machias\, 116 O'Brien Avenue\, Machias\, 04654\, United States
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