4-H Horse Shows

There are several shows coming up soon.  

Our Spring Holiday Classic Open Horse Show will be April 18-19 in Raleigh.  This is our fundraiser for our district 4-H horse program so your participation would be greatly appreciated!  You can also volunteer to help at the show, sell sponsorships and encourage vendors to attend.  **You can find all information at the new web site at: http://www.holidayclassicopenhorseshow.com/

Our district 4-H horse show will be May 16-17 in Raleigh in conjunction with the Wake County All Youth Show.  Our 4-Hers can show in both shows if they choose to.  All district 4-H forms are available at:   http://rockingham.ces.ncsu.edu/categories/4-h-youth-development/

Also, if you sell at least $100 in sponsorships for this show you will get a free stall for the show.

County Activity Day 2015

Are you an artist?  A singer? Do you enjoy public speaking? Do you play a musical instrument or love to dance? If so, County Activity Day (CAD) is a great way to showcase your talents and skills!  There are 3 sections to compete in at CAD and they are:

1. Presentations– Presentations can be done as an individual, or in a team of 2.  (If done as a team, the team must compete in the oldest child’s age category)

For a list of categories check out -Presentations_At_A_Glance_2015 (1)

2. Talent Show–Categories include Dance, Vocal, Skit, Instrumental & Other

3. Visual Arts–Categories include Drawing, Craft, Painting, Creative Writing, Needlework, and Photography.

*For the Talent Show & Visual Arts, there will be 3 age divisions including Cloverbud (ages 5-8), Junior (ages 9-13), and Senior (ages 14-18).  For Presentations, there will be 4 age divisions including ages 5-8, 9-10, 11-13, and 14-18.

Rules, Regulations & REGISTRATION Form can be found below.  The deadline to submit registration forms is March 31st by 5:00 pm.  County Activity Day will begin at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, April 14 at the County Office Building.

2015 County Activity Day Registration Form

2015 County Activity Day Rules & Regs

4-H Mini "Early" Gardens

Date: March 5, 2015
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Surry Center
Cost:  $15.00

Here is an opportunity to learn and test your gardening skills (no previous experience required).  We are looking for participants who like to get their hands dirty while having fun!

Participants will learn about some simple methods on how to garden at the training session on Thursday, March 5, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., at the Extension office in Dobson. Families will cover the basics of the mini garden process, planting, judging, and then will have time to ask questions. This “green” opportunity is open to any youth between the ages of 5 and 18. Some of the “early” garden vegetables participants will learn to grow will include onions, broccoli, cauliflower, various greens, and potatoes. All participants must attend the mini garden training on March 5.  Participants will receive all garden materials at the end of the training.

Registration deadline is Tuesday, February 24. No participants will be allowed to participate after this date.  Contest fee includes: garden and workshop materials, and entry to Summer Awards Night.

For more information or to register contact Whitney R. Sprinkle Extension Agent; 4-H Youth Development at 336-401-8025.

District 4-H Officer Applications

Are you a natural leader?  Ever though you would like to run for an office to help guide others?  Then being a North Central District Officer may be a position for you.  These roles are important and responsible for planning various district and state events, working closely with other officers and must be dedicated to 4-H. 

You must be at least 14 years old and be an active member in 4-H.  This is an exciting opportunity and one that can open many doors.  District Officer forms are now available.  Deadline for these to received in office is January 30th.  Be sure to read over guidelines thoroughly and complete the application entirely.  If you have any questions contact the office @ 336-401-8025.  Forms and guidelines can be found below.

DISTRICT OFFICER FORM

DISTRICT OFFICER GUIDELINES

4-H Ski & Snowboard Trip!

Who:  Youth ages 8+ (under 12 requires a parent/guardian)
When:  Friday, February 6th - 3:30 pm - 1 am
Where:  Applachain Ski Mountain / French-Swiss Ski College
Cost:  $25 Ski - $30 Snowboard (dinner on your own or $8 for chic-fil-A)
Deadline to register:  Monday - February 2.

Together with Alleghany County 4-H we are getting ready to take a ski/snowboarding trip at the French- Swiss Ski College at Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock on Friday, February 6th. All youth ages 8+ (under age 12 requires a parent/guardian present) are eligible to attend. The cost will be $25 for skiing and $30 for snowboarding. Clothing rental will be additional. Dinner will be available for purchase (approx. $8 from Chic-Fil-A) or you may eat on your own at the Snack Bar. We will leave the office at 3:30 p.m. and will return around 1 a.m. Spaces are limited so contact the office to register (336) 401-8025!

This is an excellent opportunity for first time skiers and snowboarders!!!


To see the slopes live visit: http://www.appskimtn.com/asm-right-now/slopecam/

4-H Plant Sale 2015

We LOVE the 4-H Plant Sale! Check out a brochure at the link below!
Try out your green thumb this year and plant something new! Every dollar raised goes to help out Surry County 4-H youth!
http://surry.ces.ncsu.edu/2015/01/4-h-plant-sale-5/

2015 Beekeeping Essay Topic “Planting for Bees from Backyards and Up”

Beekeeping has become difficult due to a lack of native plants for forage. In this essay, you will be required to discuss ways that habitats can be modified to become “bee friendly”. Does your community allow roadsides and open land to grow wildflowers and encourage native planting of bee friendly plants? Survey your community to see what is being done to help honey bees. Include your state in your survey to see if there is a wildflower planting program available or any other program that could aid the honey bee.

Essay Guidelines
The scope of the research is an essential judging criterion, accounting for 40% of your score. The number of sources consulted,
the authority of the sources, and the variety of the sources are all evaluated.
Personal interviews with beekeepers and others familiar with the subject are valued sources of information and should be documented. Sources, which are not cited in the endnotes, should be listed in a “Resources” or “Bibliography” list.

Note that “honey bee” is properly spelled as two
words, even though many otherwise authoritative
references spell it as one word.

Essays are due February 15th at 5p and should be emailed to me at liz_driscoll@ncsu.edu