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February 12, 2025
4-H Public Speaking Workshop:
Register by Monday, February 24th
 Ready to speak like a pro? Join our exciting 4-H public speaking workshop! Explore fun activities, public speaking tips, and hands-on practice to boost your confidence and communication skills. Whether you're a beginner or looking to polish your skills, this workshop promises a dynamic, supportive environment to shine!
This public speaking workshop will be held in person at the Somerset County 4-H Center, Large Conference Room, on...
February 25th from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
March 3rd from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Reserve your spot by signing up before February 24th to enhance your presentation skills!
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Food Safety and 4-H Kitchen Orientation: Thursday, February 13, 2025
The next food safety training and 4-H kitchen orientation will be held on Thursday, 2/13 at 6:30 PM in the 4-H kitchen.
If your club will be using the 4-H kitchen for an event where food will be served to the public, there must be at least one 4-H volunteer designated to oversee the kitchen. The person(s) who will be supervising the kitchen must attend a training session prior to the event. This does not have to be a leader; it can be a volunteer or another adult. Other volunteers and club leaders using the kitchen are encouraged to attend the training.
To register, please email Jennifer Korneski korneski@co.somerset.nj.us.
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Tricky Tray – Donations Due: February 14, 2025
Is your club helping? Will your name be on the board in the lobby? The 4-H Tricky Tray Amazon Wish List is up and running. The easiest way to help!
All are asked to donate for this 4-H Association Fundraiser for the maintenance of 4-H building that all clubs get to use for FREE.
Who can donate: Clubs/Parents/Individuals/Businesses Tickets for Tricky Tray on sale NOW. To get the link for tickets and for more info please email: trickytray4h@gmail.com
Actual Tricky Tray event date: March 2nd
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Youth Birding STEP (Short Term Exploratory Program) Club: Register by Monday, March 3, 2025
Join us for a 10 week STEP club to develop bird ID skills while spending time in nature with fellow birders!
Open to youth in grades 6-10, club meets on Wednesdays 4-5pm from March 11 through May 13 at the Ted Blum 4-H Center.
To register visit the link below:
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Somerset County 4-H Public Presentations: Register by Friday, March 4, 2025
March 18-20, 2025
Calling all Somerset County 4-H Members, Public Presentations are on March 18th,19th, and 20th 4 pm and 7 pm. Presentations are in person at the Somerset County 4-H Center, and two time slots are being offered per day. Register via Qualtrics, see the registration link for more information.
When you sign up you MUST indicate your date, time slot, and title upon registration.
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Sign-up to become a judge for presentations will be available soon.
Questions about public presentations: Contact 4-H Agent, Melissa Bright at (908) 526-6644 or mb2173@njaes.rutgers.edu
Food 'N Fun: Register by Friday, March 7, 2025
March 23, 2025
Join the fun at this foods event open to ALL Somerset County Clubs. Get creative and build skills in teamwork, cooking, nutrition and table setting.
The Food ‘N Fun guide is posted on our website under “Events”. Registration deadline is Friday, March 7, 2025. Email Jennifer Korneski, Healthy Living Program Coordinator at korneski@co.somerset.nj.us to register your club or for more info.
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Spring Craft Show: Saturday, March 22, 2025
10am-4pm
Join us at the 4-H Center for the Spring Craft Show!
There will be handmade crafts, local artisans, refreshments, a petting zoo, and visit with Alice and her Wonderland friends!
Now accepting vendor applications! Applications due by March 1st. For more info, please visit the link below:
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4-H Family Night: Register by Saturday, March 22, 2025
March 29, 2025
Free Dinner, Games, and Prizes. Open to ALL Somerset County 4-H Families. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Suggested donation is $10/Family. Questions? 4hfamilynight@gmail.com
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Somerset County 4-H TOPS Camp: Registration Now Open!
June 30 - July 3, 2025
TOPS Camp is a 4-day week of fun, friends, and fascination! With a combination of outdoor activities, educational workshops, experiments with science, and making new friends – this is the perfect week-long Summer Day Camp! Experience opportunities like woodworking, arts, theater, nature, animals, geology, Olympics, water fun, games, a field trip, guest speakers, dancing, cooking, tie-dying, leadership, and bonding!
Ages: Completed Grades 1-5
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Be a TOPS Camp Counselor: Applications Due April 1st, 2025
Interested in being a counselor? TOPS Counselor applications are now open for grades 8 and older.
 Did You Know… The 4-H Fair Theme survey closes this week? Please encourage youth members to vote for their top three themes, all submissions are due by February 13th. Youth may vote in person at the 4-H Center lobby using the ballot box or through the online survey. Links to the online survey are posted in all 4-H Center rooms. If your club doesn't meet at the 4-H Center, please contact Alyssa at apreziosi@co.somerset.nj.us for the survey link to share with your members.
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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