Happy Thanksgiving!

On behalf of the 4-H Program, I would like to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Mrs. Linda Bell, all our 4-H’ers and I hope that you have a very blessed day cherishing memories and moments with your families. We also hope that you eat tons of great food without gaining an ounce of weight!

4-H beekeepers meet

We held our first introductory meeting last Thursday with a good turnout of youth who are interested in starting a beekeeping project. Val Lulaks, as well as other experienced beekeepers, explained the importance and the benefits of beekeeping. If you, or someone you know, are interested in getting established in beekeeping there will be another meeting in January. This meeting is open to youth and adults who are interested in getting started. If you are a 4-H’er who is interested in getting started and could not attend the meeting, please call us at 387-5404 or email us at brandon.pharis@uky.edu

School club update/speeches

Over the past couple of months, we have been in all fourth-eighth grade classrooms discussing speeches. Speeches can be over any topic of your choice, and must be three to five minutes in length. Any youth ages 9-18 can participate in the Speech Competition. We will announce a date/time for the Clinton County Speech Competition at a later time. If you are serious about competing with your speech and want extra help, please let us know and we will arrange an appointment to sit down and work on your speech with you. Good luck 4-H’ers!

Piggy bank and Christmas card due dates

Piggy Bank Designs need to be submitted to your school or to the Extension Office by November 20th. The Piggy Banks will be on display at Christmas Village, November 21st at the Learning Center, and the winners will be chosen there.

Christmas Cards are due to your school or the Extension Office by December 1st to be considered for the contest. Card designs need to be on a blank 4×6 or 5×7 index card. Only the picture design is needed, the greeting will be created by Extension staff. The winning design will be used as the 1st Annual 4-H Christmas card and the winner will also receive a t-shirt.

For more information on either project call the extension office at 387-5404, or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ClintonCo4H

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