SE 4-H District Winter Fling

 Our first district event of the year is in the books and I must say it was virtually incredible.  The event held over zoom included around 50 youth and adults.  This was a chance to see 4-H members from other counties, take part in workshops, and conduct a little business.

  The event began at one pm sharp.  Youth were split into one of two workshops, then had the chance to take part in the second workshop after.  The two workshops were Love Treats lead by Guillermo Estrada and Yoga by Autumn Apple.

  In the Yoga workshop youth had a chance to learning breathing exercises and some simple yoga poses that were then translated into a yoga version of the 4-H pledge.  Using Menti the youth and adults talked about what they are grateful for and how they express gratefulness.  They also had a chance to talk about wellness and set some wellness goals for themselves.

  Treats of Love was an easy cooking workshop to make treats for loved ones.  They started with no bake peanut butter bars.  That involved crushing pretzel sticks for a crust, peanut butter and melted chocolate layered in an 8x8 baking dish and then slipped into the freezer for 30 minutes before cutting.  Simple Walnut Balls start with crushed graham crackers, crushed walnuts, and a half can of condensed milk that are mixed together.  That mixture was placed in the freezer to harden for about 10 minutes.  When it came out it was rolled into balls that were rolled in cinnamon sugar.  He says it tastes just like cookie dough.  The last recipe was a strawberry shortcake.  After cutting the fresh strawberries and mashing them to a consistency you would like, something just short of jam, it was time to get your layer on.  Using cubes of pound cake and pudding layers were made with cake, strawberries and pudding.  Finishing the top with just a little whipped cream.  If you would like a copy of these easy fun recipes please click this link.

At the end our 4-H members were challenged to define their 4-H experience this year with one word.  Can't wait to see what our 4-H members say.  Thank you to our Robeson County delegation for attending: Brooke Canady, Maggie Love, Kennedi Lyons, Jada McKinnon, Maggie Underwood, Ms. Wendy, and Ms Shea Ann.  It was a great meeting and gave us a chance to meet and hangout with other 4-H members from around the SE District.