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\"Four<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 15, 2026
\nWashington County Community College, 1 College Drive, Calais, Maine
\n1:00 p.m.
\nRegistration Deadline- Friday, March 6, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Washington County 4-H members will present their demonstrations, illustrated talks or performing arts. All 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 68 or higher, are invited to compete at the Speak Up, Maine 4-H: Showcase Your Spark! event to be held in Orono in April.<\/p>\n

New in 2026!<\/strong> Performing Arts:<\/strong> From dramatic monologues to musical performances, this creative category is your time to express yourself and share your spark center stage. Performing\u00a0Arts<\/span>\u00a0demonstrations include: a spoken introduction, your performance, and a spoken conclusion.<\/p>\n

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\"4-H<\/p>\n

Click Here to Register for Speak Up Washington County 4-H: Showcase Your Spark! event.<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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