Tuesday, January 11, 2011

4-H Fun Time Fridays!


January 28 - Buzz on Bees
February 11 - What's Cooking?
February 18 - Crafty Creations

Join in as we learn about nature, animals, and more during our Fun Time Fridays programs being held at the Charles H. Stone Memorial Library in Pilot Mountain.

For more information and class descriptions, click here!

4-H Area Food Show

The time has come again for the 4‐H members of Surry, Yadkin, Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties to dazzle us with their culinary skills! The Area Food Show will be held on February 19 at East Wilkes Middle School. The theme for this event is “4‐H Hungry to Help: The Kitchen Is Open!” The school is about 30 minutes from Dobson and easy to find! Come present your dish in a unique way for a chance to win a prize! Setup will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 9:45 a.m. Judging will begin at 9:45 a.m. and should end by 12:00 p.m. While judges taste these tasty treats, participants can enjoy different hands‐on activities.

Click here for an entry form.
** All forms must be completed and turned in by Friday, February 18.**

4-H Achievement Night!


Everyone is invited!

Tuesday, February 22
First United Methodist Church
Pilot Mountain, N.C.
6:00 p.m.

Fee: 2 non-perishable food items to be donated to a local food pantry.

Registration is required! Call 401-8025 to register by February 14!

Everyone is invited to come out and see what 4‐H is all about! Have you or your child attended a summer class, attended a 4‐H special event, or even been a 4‐H’er yourself and would like to now more about this great program and how it has changed? This is a night to come and join in as we have some fun while learning about 4‐H and all its many opportunities!

During the first art of the night we will be recognizing those 4‐H’ers that submitted project record books and 4‐H clubs for their community involvement. We will also be electing our 2011/2012 County Council officers. County Council is an opportunity for youth ages 10‐19 to participate and plan special activities for 4‐H Clubs and the community. Officers will also learn more about parliamentary procedure and leadership. Anyone who is interested or would like more information about the positions available can call the 4‐H office by Monday, February 14.

The second portion of the evening will consist of crafts, games, and food! Activities will be entered on opportunities available in 4‐H as well as provide a great evening of educational entertainment for the whole family. All are invited! You do NOT have to be a current 4‐H ember to participate. We encourage all youth and their families to come, celebrate, and learn more about the 4‐H youth program here in Surry County. A meal will be provided, so registration is required. When registering, please include any family, friends and/or visitors that may attend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The admission for the evening is free, but please bring two nonperishable food items per person. All donations collected will be distributed to local families as part of our “Hungry to Help” campaign.

4-H Plant Sale!


The annual 4‐H Plant Sale is under way! Orders will continue to be taken through Thursday, February 24. If you would like to receive a brochure, call 401‐8025 and request that one be mailed to you.

Types of plants sold: strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, ornamentals, and various herbs.

And new this year is apple and peach trees!

Plant pickup will be Thursday, March 3, between 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Extension center in Dobson.

To get a detailed brochure and more information, click here!