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March 27th, 2024
4-H Teen Movie Night: March 30, 2024
7:00 PM
 Join the 4-H Association Youth Reps for Teen Movie Night! Teens in grades 9th and up are invited to vote & attend this event. This event is B.Y.O.S. (Bring Your Own Snack to share). RSVP now!
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Somerset County 4-H Public Presentations: Registration is Now Open!
Registration closes March 29, 2024
Public presentations are on April 9-11, 2024
Presentations are in person at the Somerset County 4-H Center, and two time slots per day are being offered per day. Register via 4-HOnline, sign in here for more info.
When you sign up you MUST indicate your topic. Your title can be selected at a later date.
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All 4-H Scholarship Applications Due: April 1, 2024
4-H members currently in 12th grade or college may be eligible for post-secondary education scholarships. All members applying for 4-H scholarships must have all materials submitted to the 4-H office no later than April 1, 2024! More info can be found on our website.
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4-H Ag-Venture Day Takes On Spring Break!: April 3-4, 2024
Register by March 29, 2024
This two-day event is full of animal science and agriculture programming for youth in grades 3rd-6th. Program includes farm tours and hands-on agriculture workshops to explore a wide variety of animal science topics and agriculture sustainability. Workshop topics include alpaca and dairy farm tours, gardening, cooking, beekeeping and much more!
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The Dawn Christy Memorial Grant Program
Dawn Christy was an amazing mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, 4-H member, 4-H leader, farmer and entrepreneur. Sadly, Dawn lost her battle with a very aggressive form of leukemia in June of 2023. To honor her memory and help individuals who embrace her courage, drive, and strength we have created the Dawn Christy Memorial Grant Program.
To apply, fill out the Dawn Christy Memorial Grant Program Application by May 31st. Mail or hand deliver the application to c/o Dawn Christy Memorial Grant Program, (the Somerset County 4-H Office) 310 Milltown Road Bridgewater NJ 08807.
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NJ State 4-H Foods Day: April 6, 2024
Register by March 29, 2024
NJ State 4-H Foods Day will be held on April 6 at the Ted Blum 4-H Center in Bridgewater. It will be a great day for workshops and mini competitions. The event is free, but registration is required and is open to any registered 4-H member. For more information and to register, please click the link below.
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Join 4-H at the Somerset Patriots
We are looking for volunteers to help run the 1st Base Concession Stand at TD Bank Park in Bridgewater for Somerset Patriots games this spring and summer. No experience required. Must be 16 years or older.
Dates needed: Sunday April 7th, Saturday May 4th, Saturday June 1st, Sunday June 23rd, and Saturday July 20th
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4-H Fair Kickoff; April 13, 2024
RSVP by April 5, 2024
Prepare for our upcoming Fair (August 7,8,9) with other 4-H families. Share Fair memories, play games, enjoy a Potluck Dinner, and learn how to make the Fair happen! 5 PM. Free.
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How To Fill Out a 4-H Application: April 18, 2024
7-8pm, ZOOM ONLY, Register by April 12, 2024.
Calling all Somerset County 4-H Members 8th grade and up. How To Fill Out a 4-H Application will be held via Zoom on April 18th from 7-8pm. Learn how to properly fill out a Somerset County 4-H application. Applications that will be discussed are, 4-H scholarship application, Outstanding 4-H member application, 4-H conferences application, 4-H congress application, and many more! If you are interested in joining, please email the 4-H office to register:
SOMERSETCOUNTY4H@CO.SOMERSET.NJ.US
Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
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Food Bank Network of Somerset County Accepting Donations
There is a large bin in the lobby of the 4-H Center where club members, parents, and leaders can drop off items. Please watch expiration dates as they cannot take expired items. This is a great community service opportunity for clubs who are looking for a project and helps out local families. Any questions, please feel free to reach out to Shailja at mathur@njaes.rutgers.edu
Please see the attached list of items they are looking for:
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DID YOU KNOW:
A link to view the 2020 - 2023 4-H Yearbook was emailed to 4-H Families? Contact the office if you didn’t receive it. The yearbook committee is currently working on the 2023-2024 book. Please send high-quality photos of your club, members, and events to 4hyearbookphotos@gmail.com. Be sure to include group photos and action shots from the 2023 Fair to the present. Let us know if you’d like to help create the yearbook - 4-H members and adults are welcome!
To learn more about Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County, as well as 4-H Youth Development, visit us online at this link. Our address is Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County / 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 / 908-526-6644.
Cooperating Agencies: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Boards of County Commissioners. Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agriculture Experiment Station, is an equal opportunity program provider and employer.
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