4-H Achievement Night & Talent Show!

The Surry County 4-H Achievement Night and Talent Show will be held on Tuesday, January
26, at 6:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Pilot Mountain. All youth are invited to
come and showcase their talent in the first portion of the night’s events. The talent show is open to all youth in the county between the ages of 5 and 19. Pre-registration is required!

For the second portion of the evening, we will recognize those 4-H’ers who submitted project record books, clubs for their community involvement, and we will elect our 2010/2011
County Council officers. Come prepared to celebrate and enjoy all the activities planned on this fun night!

There will a meal provided and registration is required. When registering, please include any family, friends, and/or visitors that may attend. Please register by Tuesday, January 19, by calling 401-8025.

4-H Plant Sale Coming Soon!

The annual 4-H plant Sale will kick off on January 4! Orders will continue to be taken through Thursday, February 25.
To make sure you receive a brochure, call 401-8025 to be placed on the mailing list for these great plants! Types of plants sold: strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, ornamentals, and various herbs.
Plant pickup will be Thursday, March 4, between 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Extension center in Dobson.

West Central Teen Retreat!

Mark your calendars for the West Central Teen Lock-in, which will be held January 8 and 9! This overnight excursion is being planned by your district officers and promises to be a great experience for all! If you are between 13 and 19 years old and would like to learn more or to register, please contact the 4-H office at 401-8025. More details to come!

Celebrating Agriculture!!

Where: Fisher River Park
When: Saturday, September 12
Time: 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE for all ages!

It’s that time again, as we prepare for fall the NC Cooperative Extension office will be hosting its 4th Annual Celebration of Agriculture. Activities include: corn maze, music, food, tractor displays, 4-H kids Area with games for kids of all ages, live animals, hands-on activities, scavenger hunt, tractor train and much more!

Cade Bullins Memorial Youth Conservation Day!!

Where: W-4 Farms, Dobson
When: Saturday, September 26
Time: 9:00-4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE!

Free event for youth between the ages between 5 & 15. The day will be spent learning about outdoor recreation, environmental education, and safety! Opportunities include: fishing, fly fishing, shooting sports, turkey education, hiking safety, orienteering, and much more! For a registration form and more information call 401-8025. Deadline to register will be Friday, September 4.

Registration available online at http://surry.ces.ncsu.edu/; click Youth & 4-H

4-H Summer Explosion!

4-H Summer Explosion registration will begin on Wednesday, May 27 at 8:15am at the Extension office in Dobson. For a complete listing of summer classes and registration forms click here.

Each summer participant must complete a 4-H enrollment form along with their registration sheet. Note - that if your child has participated in Summer Explosion within the last three years and provided there are NO medical or parental changes, then only the first page of the enrollment form is only needed. To find enrollment forms and other information about our summer programs check out the Surry County website for details.

Going Green Checklist!

Are you interested in learning how you can be more green? Well check out this list of tips that can help you and your family reduce your impact on the environment. Click here for a green checklist!

*Information obtained from January 2009 issue of Ranger Rick Magazine.