4-H Clover Clip Newsletter!

Stay up to date with events & happenings in 4-H by viewing our newsletter online on our Surry County Cooperative Extension website! Click this link to find the most recent newsletter: 4-H Nov/Dec Clover Clip Newsletter! This is the best way to stay informed and involved in our 4-H program! Don't forget about our upcoming Cards & Cookies Workshop next Friday, December 20th from 1-4 pm at the Extension Office in Dobson! I look forward to seeing you there!

'Tis The Season

Are you stressed about finding that perfect gift for your family member, friend, teacher? Consider giving a gift from the heart instead of something you find at a store last minute. Research consistently shows that what we most remember and value are experiences, not material items. The most precious thing we can give someone is our time, so why not gift your time to someone special this Holiday Season? 

Some fun ideas would be taking your parents out to eat at a new restaurant they haven't tried before, riding around and looking at Christmas lights together, purchasing tickets to a movie/show ahead of time and scheduling an evening with your friends, or even a relaxing movie night at home where you prepare yummy snacks and laugh together! Among all the hustle and bustle this season take some time to relax and enjoy being with those that mean the most to you. This Holiday Season I challenge you to give someone you care about the gift of your time!

Open Your Heart Christmas Campaign

The Foothills Food Pantry is organizing their Open Your Heart Christmas Campaign for this Holiday Season. It is their goal to provide everything necessary to prepare a delicious Christmas meal for approximately 400 families again this year. Please help give back to our community by donating food to this wonderful cause!

Listed below are the food items to be delivered with each meal:

Sugar, Yams, Stuffing Mix, Fresh Potatoes, Flour, Hard Candy, Coffee, Rolls, Salt, Frosting, Tea, Corn, Apples, Butter/Margarine, Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, Eggs, Cake, Ham

Enrollment for assistance for the program will continue throughout the month of November. Applications will be taken on Tuesday and Thursday mornings between the hours of 9 am and 12 noon. There is a Monday evening option from 6-7 pm available ONLY to individuals who work during the day.

Donations will be accepted through December 16 for this campaign at both the Cooperative Extension office in Dobson and the Foothills Food Pantry on 233 Cooper Street, Dobson. For more information contact the Foothills Food Pantry at 386-8405.    

Winterfest!

North Central District Winterfest 

When:  January 11th

Where:   Forsyth Cooperative Extension Office

Deadline to Register:  December 13th  -  5 pm

Cost:  $20.00 per person

Who:  Open to youth 12-18 (you must be 12 as of January 1, 2014)

This will be a one day event where youth will be able to participate in a service project at the local food shelter followed by social time.  In the afternoon you will have a choice between AIRBOUND (a trampoline park) or bowling.

If you have any questions, please contact the Extension Office at (336) 401-8025 or whitney_sprinkle@ncsu.edu. You do not have to have participated in 4-H to be able to attend.  We welcome youth interested in finding out more about what 4-H is and this is a great way to meet other 4-Hers from across our district.

You will need to fill out a Medical Release Form, Media Release and Enrollment Form even if you have participated in 4-H before.  

Cards & Cookies!

Time to put your creativity to good use! On Friday, December 20th we are holding a Holiday Cards and Cookies workshop for anyone between the ages of 5-18 at the Cooperative Extension Office in Dobson! What a great way to spend your early dismissal from school and enjoy snacks, make some cards, decorate cookies, and meet your new 4-H Agent! All decorated cards and cookies will be delivered to a local nursing home to bring Christmas cheer!

Please register by contacting the Extension Office at 401.8025 by December 13th! Bring a nonperishable food item to be entered for a door prize drawing!

Astronomy Wonders!

Join us for a night of star gazing and learning about the night sky! The Piedmont Astronomy Club from Statesville, NC will be at Fisher River Park in Dobson on December 7th floating from 6-10 pm. Participants and their families will have multiple opportunities to view the moon and many other celestial wonders as they explore the night sky! Don't forget to bring a blanket for a fun family evening the whole family can enjoy!

Please call the Cooperative Extension Office at 336.401.8025 to register by December 2nd!

North Central District Volunteer Leaders’ Fall Day

The 2013 4-H Volunteer Leader’s Fall Day will be held Saturday, November 9, at Alamance Community College in Graham, NC from 9:00 am to early-afternoon. The day promises great workshops and networking opportunities with other county club leaders. The event is free and transportation will be provided!

 

This year’s workshops include topics on leadership, sewing, how to gain access to free resources, clover wind chimes, and more!

The deadline to register is Monday, November 4. For more information or to sign up, email whitney_sprinkle@ncsu.edu or call the Extension office today at 401-8025.

4-H Paper Clover Fundraiser at TSC!

Visit our local Tractor Supply October 9-20 in Mt. Airy or Elkin and donate $1 to support your local 4-H Clubs

by purchasing a paper clover at checkout. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of paper clovers will be split among state and county 4-H programs and National 4-H Council. To learn about the TSC and 4-H partnership, visit tractorsupply.com/4-H.Thanks for your support!

New Surry County 4-H Agent!

Happy Fall Y’all! My name is Whitney Sprinkle and I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new Cooperative Extension 4-H Agent for Surry County. I am a graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health Education and a minor in Psychology. 
I am a Surry County native and have had the privilege of living in several of our towns in the county including Dobson, Elkin, and Mount Airy. I grew up participating in 4-H events and have a passion for youth development and making a difference in the lives of our youth in Surry County. It is so refreshing to come back to the place you grew up and be able to give back to the community that you love.

I am excited to begin my career as your 4-H Agent and look forward to creating new experiences with each of you through the years! Continue checking our blog to receive updates about upcoming events and ways to get involved in Surry County 4-H! Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have at whitney_sprinkle@ncsu.edu or by contacting the Surry County Cooperative Extension office at 336.401.8025.

4-H Plant Sale!

The annual 4-H Plant Sale will kick off on January 2! Orders will continue to be taken through Wednesday, February 27. 

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

Plant pickup will be Wednesday, March 6 between 8:15 and 5:00 p.m. at the Extension center in Dobson.

Click here for a detailed brochure and ordering information.