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November 19, 2025
4-H Science-sational Day - Air & Space:
Registration due Thursday, November 20
Saturday, December 13 | 9:30 AM–2:30 PM | Grades K–6
Youth will enjoy hands-on science workshops plus the “Fizz Bang BOOM” larger-than-life science show with Conrad Cologne. This is a drop-off (optional) event, allowing parents/guardians to prepare for the holidays. Cost: $25 (4-H members) / $35 (non-members)
Good news! Registration is now easier than ever with a simple online form and secure online payment—no paper forms needed for 4-H members.
✓4-H TO-DO’s!✓
Sock Drive: November 12 through December 10
Collecting NEW socks of all sizes!
Collection box is in the center lobby at the Ted Blum 4-H Center at 310 Milltown Rd from November 12- December 10. Donations will be made by the New Centre Dairy 4-H club to the Somerset County Food Bank.
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Cocoa with the Calves: Saturday, December 6
Join New Centre Dairy 4-H Club on Saturday, December 6 at Middlebush Farms for Cocoa with the Calves!
It will be a fun filled day at the farm including hot cocoa, cute calves, fun photos & crafts, and more! Event runs from 12-3pm, $20 per car, various farm goods for sale as well.
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Somerset County 4-H Gingerbread Contest: Drop Off Saturday, December 6
When: December 6 & 7, 2025 In conjunction with the Holiday Craft Festival
Drop Off: Saturday, December 6, 8am-10am
Entry form must be completed upon drop off!
Where: Ted Blum 4-H Center310 Milltown Rd. Bridgewater, NJ
Judging: Judging will take place December 6 after closing. Viewer’s Choice will be tallied and posted along with all categories December 7.
No Entry Fee: All participants please bring a canned vegetable to be donated to the community holiday dinner.
Entry form and more info available at the link below:
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Holiday Craft Festival: Saturday, Sunday December 6, 7
10am - 3pm
Ted Blum 4-H Center
310 Milltown Rd., Bridgewater, NJ
Handmade Crafts & Local Artisans
Refreshments • Pictures with Santa
Running Train Display • Gingerbread Contest
FREE ADMISSION!
For more info, please click below:
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4-H Alumni Agriculture Career Night: Register by Monday, December 15
December 16 | 6–8 PM
Join us for an exciting evening exploring careers in agriculture with inspiring 4-H alumni as guest speakers!
Held at the Somerset County 4-H Center or join via Zoom
Hear from professionals in ag science, research, and the USDA about their career journeys and advice for future leaders in agriculture.
Guest Speakers:
Sarah Lally – USDA Farm Service Agency, Agricultural Program Specialist
Sylvia Calabrese – Program Analyst, Farm Service Agency
Dr. Alanna Homan – Dairy Cattle Research Scientist
Cait O’Sullivan – Student, SUNY Cobleskill
Open to youth in grades 7th–13th
FREE event!
Register by December 15th!
Questions Call (908) 526-6644
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Winter Warmup with Goats: Saturday, December 20
Carnevale Farm, 115 Wertsvile RD Hillsborough, NJ | 1pm - 4pm
Enjoy hot chocolate, hot coffee, photos with goats, a holiday market, and free crafts for kids!
Tickets:
Adults: $10
Children: $8
Children 5 & under FREE
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Calling All 4-H Families… HELP Needed
Annual Somerset County 4-H Association Tricky Tray Fundraiser
The 4-H Tricky Tray Amazon Wish List is up and running
Ships directly to us, no extra work for you.
While you're shopping on Black Friday & Cyber Monday, think about 4-H too!
Click below to see what we need: New items added weekly, so keep checking back
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Funds Raised for this Fundraiser goes directly to the maintenance of the Somerset County 4-H Center that all 4-H’ers use for FREE.
Any questions, please email trickytray4h@gmail.com
Somerset County 4-H and the Somerset County
Food Bank Need Your Help!
Around Somerset County are small food pantries. Some are frequently visited and need to be refilled. The food bank is giving us more food to help meet the demand, we need 4-H families and friends to help us fill these pantries.
How can you help?
We are asking families and friends to sign up to help deliver supplies. You would pick them up at the 4-H Center and deliver them to one of six locations around the county. After you deliver them to a location, please let us know about the condition of the pantry and how much was supplied.
Locations
- Adamsville Elementary School - 400 Union Ave, Bridgewater
- Bridgewater YMCA - 601 Garretson Rd, Bridgewater
- Hillsborough YMCA - 19 E Mountain Rd, Hillsborough
- Somerville YMCA - 2 Green St, Somerville
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - 300 Union Ave, Somerville
- Mariposa Park - 215 W Main St, Bound Brook
For more information, please contact Sue McCombie
susar@rcn.com
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Valairco Cares: Vote for Somerset County 4-H!
Valairco heating and cooling in Manville celebrates their 50+ years in business by making quarterly donations to a nonprofit based on votes received from the public. YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED to help the Somerset County 4-H Association become the next $500 recipient. It takes only a minute — ask family and friends to vote, too! Click below for a link and simple instructions:
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4-H Fair Theme Survey: Responses Due Friday, January 2
It is that time of year where we are looking for a theme for the 2026 Somerset County 4-H Fair! We are excited to hear the potential Fair themes as they are submitted by Somerset County 4-H youth members. Please use the link below to submit youth members theme idea, this survey must be completed by January 2nd.
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Did You Know….
A new event planning template is now available on our website under Leader Resources to support you and your committee in planning both new and ongoing events. This tool is a great resource for all volunteers. If you have any questions, please contact your office liaison—or reach out to the 4-H Office if you are unsure who your liaison is. Please see the link below to access the Leader Resources page on our website.
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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