National 4-H
Week!
Join
in as we celebrate 4-H during the October 2-8th! With several
activities and programs being offered this week will prove to be great in
showcasing what 4-H is all about and how it can make a difference in a life of
a child. Here are some of the activities that will be offered.
Saturday, October
1
Big Sweep
Cleanup!
9-11am
Pilot
Mtn. State Park - Yadkin Islands River Section, Pinnacle
Kick
off this exciting week by joining us in participating in this year’s Big Sweep! Community service is part of
what we do in 4-H and here is an opportunity for you, your club and even your
family to give back to your community. Join this statewide effort to help clean
up our environment. Participants need to
wear pants and closed toed shoes. We will be meeting at the Yadkin Islands River Section of Pilot Mtn. State Park to help clean up the Yadkin River Trail and the Ben Shoals Canal Trail. Participants MUST register with the 4-H office by calling 401-8025.
Gloves
and refreshments will be provided.
Saturday, October
1
4-H Pet Show
Fisher
River Park, Dobson
Check
In/Registration: 1:00 p.m.
Judging Begins:
1:30 p.m.
Awards to follow
completion of judging.
Fee: Donation of
item to local Animal Shelter.
Suggested items: old blankets, canned dog or cat food, toys,
leashes, newspapers, and treats.
Come one, come
all furry friends to the second county 4-H Pet Show! This show is open to all
youth in the county between the ages of 5 & 18. Pet categories include:
fish & reptiles, birds, rodents & cavies, rabbits, cats, dogs, and
unique pets.
All participants
will be asked to share some information about themselves and their pet which
includes the following: your name & age; your pet’s name; where you got
your pet and how long you have had it; and what kind of care is required (food,
housing, health, etc.).
PLEASE NOTE: ALL PETS MUST BE IN CAGES OR ON A LEASH. ALL
DOGS, CATS, FERRETS, EQUINE, AND ELIGIBLE PETS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF A CURRENT
RABIES VACCINATION.
For more detailed
information and how to register contact the 4-H office at 401-8025 or click here to download an entry form.
Hungry to Help -
Food Drive
During National
4-H Week – October 2-8, Surry County 4-H will be collecting food to help combat
hunger. Food donations can be dropped off at any of the public libraries in
Pilot Mtn., Mt. Airy, Elkin, and Dobson and the N.C. Cooperative Extension
office in Dobson. Any and all non-perishable food items will be accepted. We
hope you will help us “Take a Bite out of Hunger!”
The Foothills Food Pantry is beginning to organize their Open Your Heart Christmas Campaign. It is their goal to provide everything necessary to prepare a delicious Christmas meal for approximately 400 families again this year. They hope individuals, families, and the community will choose to participate in this year’s endeavor. 
