4-H Top 4 for the week of September 27, 2021

 

 Its the last week of September!  Welcome Fall! We have some exciting adventures ahead so let's take a moment and read.

-We are excited to announce that our 4-H Animal Science small animal and livestock shows will be taking place in October.  Although the fair was cancelled we are honored that they fair decided to honor the premiums and ribbons for our shows allowing us to have them.  All participants involved in the shows should have received information about the new location and dates.  We appreciate everyone's willingness to adjust to the changes and look forward to seeing our participants at the shows.  If you have any questions please contact Shea Ann DeJarnette at sadejarn@ncsu.edu.

-We have a new SPIN Club 4-H Opportunity.  The Hooks & Needles 4-H Club will focus on teaching 4-H members about crocheting, knitting, and loom knitting.  Youth will meet 4 times (October 13, 14, 20, and 21) from 6:30-8 pm.  They will get the opportunity to have hands on lessons on all three crafts and complete projects to take home.  No supplies or experience needed.  This club will meet in person at the 4-H office.  Youth will be asked to follow our COVID protocols and wear a mask, and we will do our best to social distance.  For more information about this opportunity you can contact Wendy Maynor at wrmaynor@ncsu.edu.  To register please go to our 4-H app under programs or use click this link.

-5 County 4-H Master Volunteer Training.  We are excited to announce that our last 4-H adult volunteer training will take place on October 18.  This will be a virtual meeting and will be different than anything you have done before.  This workshop will be interactive and allow our volunteers to take part leading sessions.  Curiosity piqued?  That's great register now for this fun opportunity on our 4-H app or by clicking this link.

-4-H Volunteer of the Year Nominations are due to the 4-H Office by October 29th.  The nominations will be collected and sent to the outside committee that will decide the winner.  The winner of the Robeson County 4-H Volunteer of the Year will also be the recipient of the Dr. Eddie and Mrs. Brenda Locklear Endowment Award.  Nominations are currently being done through an online form and can be found on the app under programs as well as by clicking this link.

That is all for this week.  You can stay up to date on daily changes by downloading our 4-H App.  It is a free download and available in your app store under 4-H Now!  When you download open the app and you will find Robeson County 4-H.  

Hope you have  great rest of September!  Stay tuned for the announcement of our Artastic Winners early next week.

Wendy, Christy, and Shea Ann

New 4-H SPIN Club Opportunity

 

The Hooks & Needles 4-H Club will teach youth ages 9-18 how to knit, crochet, and loom knit.

Are you crafty? Have you ever wanted to learn to knit, crochet, or use a loom for knitting? Here is your chance. The Hooks & Needles 4-H SPIN Club will meet four times (October 13, 14, 20, and 21) from 6:30-8:00 pm. This is for 4-H members between the ages of 9-18. Youth must be actively registered in 4-H Online to participate.

Youth will have the opportunity to complete simple projects in crochet, knitting, and loom knitting. Volunteers leading this club have decades of experience in all three disciplines and will be able to offer one on one help to youth. No materials or past experience are necessary to participate.

This club will meet at the NC Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center office. Youth and volunteers will wear masks, and social distancing protocols will be in place. For questions about this club please contact Wendy Maynor at wrmaynor@ncsu.edu.  To register you can go to the app and register under programs.  You can also register using this link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hooks-and-needles-4-h-club-tickets-178984185517

JMG News

 

BIWEEKLY UPDATE | SEPTEMBER 2021 BEHIND THE SCENES FUN FALL CRAFT APPLE CIDER FLOATS BEHIND THE SCENES OF ECLGEG! We are so grateful for Juan and his staff at the new AgriLife Learn bookstore warehouse, who are working hard to deliver your Early Childhood Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! copies in pristine condition! FEELING CRAFTY? If you are looking for a fun activity and have excess mason jars, this one is for you! Bonus tip - if you want to reuse your lids later, don't paint them - a rustic silver pumpkin also makes for great decor! MASON JAR PUMPKIN GET READY FOR FALL WITH US! Apples are about to be in season, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than with an apple cider float? Check out this fun idea and share with your JMG group, friends, and family! CHECK OUT THE RECIPE VISIT OUR WEBSITE Junior Master Gardener Program | juniormastergardener@gmail.com CONNECT WITH US:  ‌  ‌  ‌

5 County 4-H Master Volunteer Training

   

We are so excited to host the last of our multi-county adult volunteer trainings for this year.  This training will be held via zoom and will be different then every training we have had before.  This time our volunteers will determine the trainings and help lead those trainings.  The short burst of training activities will allow our volunteers to go in and out of rooms based on what they are interested in and what they feel they can add to.  It will be a unique and different experience. 

  To register for this free training, that you can do from the comfort of your home you can go to our app, click on programs and look for the registration link under 5 County 4-H Master Volunteer Training.  Click on that link to register.  Or you can click this link to register.  The deadline to register is October 17.  The training will take place on October 18 starting at 6:30 pm.  For questions about this program please contact Wendy Maynor at wrmaynor@ncsu.edu.

4-H Eastern Center

 

Nested on the shores of the beautiful Albemarle Sound in Columbia, NC, The Eastern 4-H Center provides a stunning year-round conference and retreat facility.

The center hosts small retreats, large groups, and weddings with first-class meeting spaces, onsite meal services in waterfront dining facilities, and overnight accommodations in lodges and cabins. The Eastern 4-H Center follows COVID-19 protocols determined by NC State University based on current federal and state health guidelines. Protocols are subject to change based on current circumstances. Call the center at 252-797-4800 for the most up-to-date information on virus response and preparedness. Reserve your next event by calling the center at 252-797-4800 Questions should be directed to Sara Lilley Phelps slphelps@ncsu.edu

FACILITIES & SERVICES The center has versatile meeting spaces, overnight accommodations including 20 hotel-style rooms and 4 group cabins that sleep up to 24 guests each, and onsite dining services for up to 150 guests. On-site wifi is available to all guests at no additional charge. The center accommodates most special dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. Click here for more details on The Eastern Center's beautiful facilities.

RECREATION & PROGRAMS The Center adheres to the highest standards for safety and program quality. Programming is provided by professionally trained staff and includes: archery & shooting sports, canoeing & kayaking, high ropes, team challenge courses, coastal ecology classes, and more. Click here for a full list of program offerings.

Every program and event at The Eastern 4-H Center is customized based on the needs and goals of the group. The group's leadership works with the Center Director and staff to plan programs, facility use and dining services. Pricing is based on the needs of your custom program or event. Call us at 252-797-4800 to reserve your next event.

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9/11 20th Anniversary Opportunity

 Below is a community engagement opportunity for our youth to write a thank you note that will be included in care packages to first responders, service members and veterans.  The digital campaign is easy to do and free.  You can pick to what type of person you would like to send the note, and even pick the card.  Please consider encouraging your child or children to take part in this campaign.

Join us for National Day of Service by participating in the 9/11 Digital Letter Writing Campaign Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.

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Friends,   Tomorrow we will honor the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 and National Day of Service. Operation Gratitude is welcoming grateful Americans to express their appreciation for the service and sacrifice of first responders, service members, and Veterans through our digital letter writing campaign. Challenge America's CAVARTS community for Veteran artists has created the moving visual art and poetry for this campaign. You can select one of ten designs, type your letter of gratitude, and we will print this as a postcard and include in an Operation Gratitude Care Package. ​​​​​Please take 5 minutes to write a letter today through our digital platform HERE. We have a HUGE goal of 200,000 letters written through our digital platform by 9/12 and need your help! ​​​​​​Please take a moment to hear from Rose Mary, a first responder with NYPD, on why your letters of gratitude are so important. The platform is open now and will close at 11:59pm PST on 9/12. With Gratitude, ​​​ Danielle Tenconi VP Marketing & Communications, Operation Gratitude #ThankingAllWhoServe

Robeson County Fair Cancelled for 2021

For Immediate Release

Contact:  Allen Faircloth

Cell:  (910) 734-2733

E-mail:  allensautomart@aol.com

Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair is Cancelled for 2021

          After a great deal of work and effort the members of the Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair regret to inform you that this year’s fair will be cancelled.  “We are less than a month away from opening the gates and this is not the announcement we wanted to be making,” said Allen Faircloth, President of the Robeson Regional Agricultural fair.  “After looking at the numbers here in Robeson County our board feels that having the fair would put the lives of our citizens at risk, and we just can’t and won’t do that.”

          The board members voted in their September meeting to cancel the fair after looking at the recent numbers that came out from the Robeson County Health Department, consulting medical professionals affiliated with our hospital, and having discussions with many of their patrons and partners.  “With the COVID positivity rate over 15% in this county and the small number of folks who have been fully vaccinated, and being told that the numbers are likely to increase in the next week to two weeks because of folks taking part in large crowded Labor Day activities, we feel the only responsible thing that we can do at this point is cancel the fair for the well being of our community.”  Allen Faircloth went on to say, “This breaks our hearts.  Our board is made up of volunteers who have worked hard to create a fun and safe environment for our patrons, and at this time we feel like our efforts alone are not enough to safely move forward.  So we have done what we feel is the only responsible thing, and we will not open the fair this year.”

The Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair is moving forward and planning that the fair will be bigger, better, and safer in 2022.

Would You Like to Start a Podcast?

 

The following message is from Maru Gonzalez with NCSU.  This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in starting their own podcast.

Hi everyone,

Do you know any young people between the ages of 13 and 24 who are interested in starting a podcast but don’t have the tools or skills to get their idea off the ground? In order to amplify youth stories and perspectives in the realm of podcasting, #PassTheMicYouth is giving away a podcast starter kit valued at $250 to a young person(s) with the passion, drive, and ideas to launch a social justice-themed podcast. We’ll also provide guidance and consultation to assist with editing and anything else they may need for a successful launch.

Additional information and a submission form can be found here. Don’t hesitate to reach out should you have any questions. 

Thanks,

Maru