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Club News<\/h3>\n

Acton Homesteaders<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Acton Homesteaders have been busy working with the Forgotten Initiative to provide goodie bags for kiddos in Foster Care at the bicycle event (32 kids received new bikes and helmets!). On June 17, Aubuchan Hardware had our club over to host a BBQ and bottle drive. It was a lot of fun! We have been studying chickens and are looking forward to showing off our knowledge at the fairs!<\/p>\n

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

Lucky Charms<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Lucky<\/a>At the club meeting on June 9, Tia taught us about CPR and first aid.<\/p>\n

At the club meeting on June 23, we\u00a0discussed participating in the Strutt Your Mutt walk again. Our July 28 meeting will be our planning meeting for the walk.<\/p>\n

On June 28 at the Acton Fairgrounds from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, there is a Sheep Demo and the Malings will be there with sheep.<\/p>\n

Ossipee Valley Fair is July 6-9. Our goat and sheep kids showed Saturday.<\/p>\n

The club will be setting up a poultry demo for the kids who would like to learn how to show their poultry this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cortney has a surf class possible for the club; she will be giving us a choice of dates.<\/p>\n

4 Leaf Clover<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The club planted flowers around Shapleigh to beautify their community. Afterward, they enjoyed ice cream!<\/p>\n

\"4-Leaf<\/a><\/p>\n

Boots and Buckles<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Boots and Buckles have been busy. We ran the food booth as a fundraiser for two Sundays at Mousam Saddle and Harness Club in Kennebunk. We also were there supporting our two members Hailey and Mareea. They did fabulous and both went home with many blue ribbons! Congrats girls!<\/p>\n

\"Boots<\/a><\/p>\n

Kidding Around<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In June, Kidding Around 4-H Club met on the 26th<\/sup> at Nate\u2019s grandparents\u2019 house. We learned all about llamas with Gidget the llama as our guest star. The kids all took turns walking her in the field. Also in attendance were Nilla and Pearl, the pug mix puppies, both of which are just around 8 weeks old. We talked about the Ossipee Valley Fair Exhibit Hall and getting our paperwork ready for the Fair Season.<\/p>\n

Club member, Riley, attended 4-H@UMaine and experienced college life by taking “classes” from University of Maine professors.<\/p>\n

\"Llama<\/a><\/p>\n

Nature Kids<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Nature Kids\u00a0made aprons at their last meeting. \u00a0Members are looking forward to wearing their new aprons when they work in the Acton Fair 4-H food booth.<\/p>\n

\"Nature<\/a><\/p>\n

Mane Moxie<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Mane Moxie visited the center for wildlife in York for their field trip. The members were able to get up close and personal with many different animals such as porcupines, reptiles, owls, vultures and much more. Our members had voted to donate needed items to the center for wildlife. Members brought their donations the day of our trip and it made many of the animals so happy especially Henry the porcupine.<\/p>\n

\"Mane<\/a><\/p>\n

4-H Dog Clinic<\/h4>\n

The 4-H dog clinic was held on Monday, June 26, in Buxton. Sara Conant from Cumberland County 4-H staff led the clinic. The kids practiced obedience and rally obedience. Sara told us that York County 4-Hers are eligible to show in the 4-H dog show at the Cumberland County Fair.<\/p>\n

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

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If you are showing livestock at a fair, make sure you have the proper liability insurance or are a member of the Maine Association of Livestock Exhibitors (MALE).<\/h3>\n

See more information about MALE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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York County Shooters 4-H Field Day<\/h3>\n

If you are a 4-H’er with a passion for shooting sports OR have never tried but would like to, the York County Shooters would like to invite you to their first 4-H Field Day on Saturday July 29 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at York County Fish and Game Club, Lyman, ME.<\/p>\n

4-H’ers will be get a chance to shoot in several disciplines including Pellet Rifle, Pistol, and Archery as well as see demonstrations by the YC Shooters members in Trap (shotgun) and .22 Rifle.<\/p>\n

York County Fish and Game association has also offered a Fresh Water Fishing Demo with the help of a YCF&G fishing instructor. Participants will get information and tips on fresh water fishing and then a chance to fish on the YCF&G state stocked pond! This field day is open to currently enrolled York County 4-H’ers ages 9-18.<\/p>\n

Registration is required and space is limited so please register in advance by sending a message or email to Kelly Goss at yc4hshooters@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Please include 4-H’ers Name, DOB (MUST BE 4-H 9 YEARS OLD), Club they are enrolled in, if they have any shooting sports experience, and what disciplines they are interested in or if there is one they would NOT like to participate in.<\/p>\n

Registration closes at 4:00 PM on Wednesday July 26.<\/p>\n

Tentative Schedule for Field Day<\/strong><\/h4>\n