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April 17th, 2024
Fair Planning Meeting:
Tuesday, April 30
✓4-H TO-DO’s!✓
The Somerset County 4-H Association Sustainability Committee is COLLECTING:
*Clean socks - singles, worn, outgrown, floppy elastics, etc. (yes, they can have holes), all sizes, for an activity at the Spring Carnival.
*Fiber Fill - opened bags, full bags, lightly used
*Catnip - Please ask your cat's permission first.
A collection box is in the lobby of the 4-H Center. Act now!
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NJ Be Smart: Thursday, April 18
NJ BE SMART is hosting a very important conversation about kids, guns, and safety. 4-H Parents, Volunteers, and Caring Adults are invited to join via Zoom on April 18th at 7:00 - 8:00PM.
This presentation is intended for an adult audience - Both gun owners and non gun owners. Informative. Non-political and Timely. Endorsed by NJ Police Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, National P.T.O.
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4-H Spring Carnival: Sunday, April 28
Volunteers Needed!
When you are not working at your club’s booth or if your club is not participating, there are plenty of opportunities for community service for adults and teens.
If you have any questions. Let us know at 4hspringcarnival@gmail.com
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4-H Environmental Career Night Webinar: Monday, May 13
6-8 pm. Registration is required to access the Zoom.
Join via Zoom and explore multiple environmental careers as you engage with established professionals. Careers include a Conservation Police Officer; a Park Ranger and an Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent specialized in fisheries, aquaculture, and marine resource management. This free event is open to all youth grades 7th-13th. Come ready to learn and explore careers you've never had the opportunity to hear about!
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Somerset County 4-H Family Camp: Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2
Register by May 15, 2024
Join us for a weekend of hiking, archery, boating, fishing, crafts, games, a campfire with s’mores, and more! A great way to relax and meet other 4-H families.
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4-H FAIR 2024!
The 2024 Somerset County 4-H Fair Theme is... 4-H Fairytale! We can't wait to see how Clubs will incorporate the theme into their displays at Fair. Let the countdown begin!
FAIR COUNTDOWN
112 days away from the 2024 4-H Fair
Fair Ribbon Order:
Hello Division Chairs! Please complete the Ribbon Order form that you received to your email.
All Ribbon Orders must be submitted by May 1st.
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4-H Got Talent Contest: Entries Due Friday, May 10
The 4-H Fair Entertainment Committee is celebrating “4-H Fairytale” on the Showmobile daily from 4:30-5:30pm with the “4-H Got Talent Contest”! We know there’s a lot of talent in 4-H and want to showcase it at this year’s Fair! Let us know by Friday, May 10, if you’re up to the challenge by contacting SomersetCounty4HEntertainment@gmail.com.
Then come on May 17, 7-8pm to the 4-H Center’s gym for your prearranged audition. Any 4-H’er can step up to sing, dance or perform their talent at the Fair’s daily “4-H Got Talent Contest” with a Top Three Finale on Friday, Aug 9, 5:30-6pm on the Showmobile stage.
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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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