Happy Holidays from Madison 4-H

Madison 4-Her's have been busy with projects this month using their hands (and voices) to larger service. 4-H teaches youth to help others and that's what our membes have been doing. Dairy club members went Christmas caroling and brought so holiday spirit to those in need. Several clubs helped local families this christmas with donations of food and presents. The community cloverbuds and Adventure club used their hand to make treats for our winged and four legged friends. What a great way to show your 4H and holiday spirit.

4-H Summer Camp Dates Announced

There's a big change coming to the Madison 4-H calendar in 2011!!! 4-H Junior Camp will be held June 26-30, 2011, at the NOVA 4-H Center. We will be the third week of the camping season this year, not the first, so please keep this in mind as you make summer vacation plans. Other dates are not expected to change, such as counselor applications due January 31st and camper brochures available February 28th.

There will be a Cloverbud camp at the center for youth ages 5-8 June 12-16. This is a new summer program at the Center and we hope some Madison youth will take advantage of this opportunity. Cloverbud camp is smaller in size and will use only one dorm at the Center.

Finally, a 4-H District Camp will be held August 7-11. This is for youth ages 9-13 who couldn't get enough of camp for their cluster's week. So, yes, you CAN go to 4-H camp twice in one summer! District Camp serves 19 counties, so don't delay in letting the Center know you want to attend. Applications will be available on their website.

4-H Allstar Application Due Nov 15

If you're at least 15 years of age and would like to apply to be a 4-H All Star, this message is for you! Nomination forms are available online as is additional information about points calculation, induction requirements, etc. Being tapped as an All Star is the highest honor one can receive in Virginia 4-H and all Madison County members are strongly encouraged to apply. If you're too young to apply, start the process now because it takes a lot of record-keeping. If you don't have enough points yet, work with your leader and/or Extension Agent to develop a plan to help you earn enough points. You can DO THIS!!! Forms are due to the Extension Office for review on November 15th.

Honey Bee Essay Contest

The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees is holding it's annual essay contest with a chance to win cash prizes statewide and nationally. The topic for this year's essay is "U.S. Honey: A Taste for Every Preference" and pertains to how regional plants affect the taste of honey. For more information on the contest go to http://honeybeepreservation.org/category/essay-contest.

VT Swine Education Weekend

Who: Youth and adults interested in swine and PQA-Plus Certification
What: Swine-related talks, activities, Youth and Adult PQA-Plus Certification, and fun!
Where: Alphin-Stuart Arena on Plantation Road, Blacksburg VA
When: February 26, 2011Why: If you are interested in raising or showing pigs, want to make friends who are interested in swine, or just learn more information about swine, join us for the 4th annual Youth Swine Education Day!Registration to follow in November/December.Questions or more informationContact: Ashley Kyle akyle@vt.edu

4-H Officer Training

4-H Officer Training will be held Saturday, November 6th from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Orange. All youth are welcome to attend, not just the officers, but all officers are expected to attend. The Boys & Girls Club is located at the Taylor Education Administration Complex, 200 Dailey Drive, (Old Prospect Heights Middle School).

4-H Achievement Night - Oct 9, 5:30 p.m.

Join Us of a celebration on 4-H! Our annual 4-H Awards night will be held on Saturday, Octover 9 at Waverly Yowell Elementary School. The evening will start with dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by awards. The theme is "4-H Remebers When". We will be celebrating 4-H past, present and future!! Club members are asked to represent one of the following decades:

• 40’s – Adventure Club
• 50’s –Menagerie Club
• 60’s – Centaurs Club
• 70’s – Livestock Club & Cloverbuds
  80’s Dairy Club & Goat Club
  90 ‘s Home Ec and Helping Hands Club

All 4-H members, parents, volunteers and supporters are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to the Madison Extension Office by Oct 6, 2010.

Aging Remarkably Essay Contest.

Aging Together invites 6th - 12th grade public school, private schools and homeschooled students living in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange or Rappahannock counties to tell us the story of one of the many remarkable seniors you know . You decide what’s remarkable. Maybe you have a grandparent who started a new sport or job after retirement. Maybe one of your neighbors now cares for a family member, just got his driver’s license or hiked a mountain or trail. Spend some time with them and write their story for us.
Essay Criteria: Student essays should be based on an interview with a local senior and describe an accomplishment or experience that occurred after the senior turned 65. The essay must be at least 750 words and can not exceed 1000 words. Essays will be judged on the quality of the writing, grammar, punctuation, and spelling, not how dramatic or exciting the senior’s story is. It’s all about how you write the story. All essays must be submitted with a completed registration form.
Judging: Essays will be judged by the Aging Together Communications Advisory Committee, which includes writers and other communications professionals. Essays will be judged in two grade groups: 6th ‐ 8th grades and 9th ‐ 12th grades. One winner and two honorable mentions will be selected for each grade group in each county.That’s a total of 2 winners and 4 honorable mentions in each county.
Prizes: The winners in each county will receive a $50 gift card and will have their essays published intheir local newspaper and on the Aging Together website. Those selected as honorable mentions will receive certificates and will have their essays published on the Aging Together website.
Deadline: The essay and completed registration form must be received in the Aging Together officeby 5:00 pm, December 15, 2010. Awards will be announced by April, 2011 and will be published during Older American’sMonth—May, 2011.

4-Her's have Fun at State Horse Show

Congratulations to Sam, Caitlin, Ailee and Kelly for all their hard work at the State 4-H Horse Show last weekend in Lexington. They joined over 500 4-H members from all across VA to exhibit their horesemanship skills and knowledge. All four girls were pinned in their equitation/horsemanship classes (which requires a pattern and is judged on their riding ability). They also all received blue ribbon for stable management. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to make it to the state show so GREAT JOB!

Ailee - 4th place Small/Medium Pony Hunter Equitation

Caitlin - 7th place Small/Medium Pony Hunter Equitation

Kelly - 3rd place Large Pony Western Horsemanship, 6th & 8th in Large Pony Western Pleasure and Qualified for Western Pleasure and Western Horsemanship Divisions, Top ten in Junior Hippology

Sam - 5th place Equitation, 8th place Pleasure

4-H Golf Tournament - Oct 25

The annual Denny Wayland Memorial Golf Tournament will be helf October 25th at Green Hills Gold Club in Stanardsville. Pass the word along to any golfer you know and help us recruit teams. This tournament honors long-time 4-H supporter Denny Wayland. For many years Denny was a key organizer and supporter of this tournament. A portion of the tournament proceeds support the Denny Wayland Memorial Fund. The remaining funds raised through this tournament are used to further youth development programs and initiatives in Orange and Madison Counties, including the formation of new clubs, member recognition events, leadership events and activities, summer camp and much, much more. For more information about the 4-H programs in your county, call your local Virginia Cooperative Extension Office

4-H Flower Bulb Fundraiser

4-H is going GREEN! We have partnered with Brightwood's own EcoTulips to offer organic flower bulbs. They are good for the bees and the environment. You can order online at EcoTulips.com just enter "4hfundraising" in the coupon code. Support 4-H and help the bees. Get your bulbs today!

State Fair of VA - Sept 23 - Oct 3

It's the best of Virginia! Come see Virginia’s finest animals and agriculture,
exhibits and shows, toe-tappin' music, fine arts and crafts, blue ribbon competitions and more! Plan now to be a part of one of Virginia's greatest
annual traditions since 1854. The Meadow Event Park, I-95 exit 98 next to Kings Dominion.Visit the website for more information on competitions and evernts. http://www.statefair.com

Eco-Ventures Camp

Madison & Orange 4-H teamed up again this summer for Eco-Ventures. The goal of the program is to get youth involved in the environment and help them learn what they can do to make a difference. Twelve youth including 4-H summer exchange student Tomoki participated in this activity.

Our day started with a tour of the Covanta Energy from Waste plant. This facility is located inside the Fairfax County landfill. They make enough energy from the trash produced by Fairfax county to power 80,000 homes a day. From there the took a break at Prince William Forest Park for lunch before heading on south to Westmoreland State Park to set-up our tents. The first thing we saw when we got out of the vans was a bald eagle soaring overhead. It was an awesome sight. After dinner we headed out for a night hike. We learned about what the park is doing to help protect bats and some of our group practiced their owl calls. It started raining just as we were going to bed, but we stayed warm and dry in our tents. The next morning our group headed out on a hike to evaluate the Potomac River watershed & test water quailty. We also searched for sharks teeth at fossil beach. It was a great Eco-venture!!

Summer 4-H Fun!!

This summer has been filled with lots of 4-H activities and fun!! The summer started off with a great week at 4-H camp and 4-H Congress. We hosted a series of summer workshops for local youth including (Arts & Crafts, T-shirt Art and Gifts in a Jar). In July many local 4-H members participated in the Madison County Fair. Late summer brought two more opportunities for camping including Eco-Ventures and Cloverbud Day Camp. It was a busy but fantastic summer!!

4-H Congress - Three New All-Stars!!

Virginia 4-H Congress was held June 14-17. Since this was also during the week of 4-H Camo we had a limited participation. Ashley B. attended this 4-day event as the Madison delegate. On Tuessday evening, June 15, three Madison 4-H members (Kim Finks, Garrett Henshaw & Danielle Scott) were inducted as 4-H All-Stars. All Stars is the highest honor a 4-H'er can receive, so congratulations, and know that we are PROUD of you!!!

Arts & Craft FUN!

We had a really great time this week with our Cloverbuds who participated in the Arts & Crafts workshop. They got to make wishing wells, macaroni necklaces, "pet" turtles and more. T-shirt art is the next workshop being offered on July 7. Sign up today.

Camp 2010.. Oh the memories!

We all had a great week and came back to some beautiful Madco weather. I am sure there were many campers, teens and adults who enjoyed a good night's rest in their own beds. Thank you to all the campers, teens and adults who made camp possible. Lost and found will be sorted out and avaliable at hte office next week. Call the office for more information. Next year our camp week will change. We hope to go June 19 - 23 or June 26-30. Mark it on your calendar

Dancin' the Night Away

So it's the last night of camp, and one can easily tell! The dance just started, but the kids were excited way before that. All day we've heard comments about what folks are wearing and how much they're looking forward to it.

We've bet against the weather a few times this week, but this afternoon we lost. One group had beautiful sunshine and enjoyed a full swim, but the others unfortunately missed out, due to thunder in the area. We avoided the rain for the most part, and we compensated for the missed swim by taking the camp bank and the pool snack bar down to the kids. They ate eight pizzas in hardly any time at all.

Everyone raced back up the hill to get ready for the dance. The boys dorms, which have been more like locker rooms at times, are now filled with mixed scents of Axe cologne, hair gel, and more. The girls straightened their hair, curled and braided others, and found new shirts or even skirts for the affair. Dinner was taco salads, and now we're dancing the night away.

Parents: please pick up Madison kids at Madison High School at 6:00 p.m. tomorrow. Orange campers will be picked up at Orange Elementary at 6:30 p.m. Please remember your camper express pick-up cards!

Deals Were Made...

Last night's program was very well received by the campers. "Let's Make a Deal" offered prizes like McDonalds gift cards, beach towels, pool supplies, snacks for the dorms, and then zonks such as a pink furry hat, oversized sunglasses, and a wooden sailor decoy. The camp adults helped the spirit of the program by dressing in costumes. We had a hippie, a forestry fire fighter, fisherman, drive-in movie, fairy princess, and Little Red Riding Hood's grandma, to name a few!

Campers cooled off with a popsicle snack and then headed to campfire which was led by Great Bear Vee. Everyone joined in a round of "Happy Birthday" to our second Great Bear, Co-co!

This morning's class reports include:
Advanced cheerleading is choreographing a routine for their closing performance tomorrow. The high ropes students are learning to trust each other and work together, enjoying numerous obstacles on the course. Blue gills and a few bass are biting in the fishing class, and swimming students are becoming so much more confident in their abilities. Flag football, soccer, and Ultimate Frisbee are keeping the rec fields in use, and Horse Basics participants should be riding today.

The weather is good for now; we'll see what the afternoon brings. We have rainy day plans, but being outdoors in good weather is so much more preferred.

Stay tuned... :) BTW, e-mails are pouring in. Thanks for keeping them positive and encouraging!

A Guest Blog by Camper "Trinity"

We noticed our friend Trinity was big on writing notes, so we invited her to be our guest blogger this morning. Trinity is a first-year camper, and here's what she had to say:

Going to the pool is awesome. In outdoor arts and crafts, we got to decorate rocks. We took napkins with decorations on them and either ripped them or cut them - I cut my edges - and then we glued (decoupaged) them on the rocks. We started making little mice using little pieces of wood like our nametags. We glued a pine cone on the wood for the body, and then a bead was the head. That's how far we got yesterday. Today we'll do more. Chipmunk (counselor) said we're tie-dying today! Yay!

In dance class we started practicing to Michael Jackson's PYT. Jazzy V is my teacher and she's cool. My third class is T-shirt art, with the Great Bear. We made stamps; I messed up on one of mine. I made a peace sign and then did fireworks out of macaroni.

At rec yesterday, I played card games the whole time. I didn't do much. The march was fun last night. We said, "Go Green. Save the Squirrels." That's my pack.

It's Late, We're Having Technical Difficulties

We were late posting blog updates tonight, and now we're having technical difficulties. For a snapshot of Monday's camp, please visit http://ocva4-h.blogspot.com. We'll work on getting this fixed soon! Thanks!

OM 4-H Camp Day 1 was GREAT!

Have had a good first day!! Weather was great. Sunny skies and no rain. The campers got to enjoy the pool and the 50's Rock and Roll Rally. All the campers are doing just great even those who had shaky start. Chicken patty and tater tots for dinner. YUM! The day ended with campfire. Campers are at their dorms meeting new friends, sharing stories and getting ready for lights out. Looking forward to more fun tommorow.

Off to Camp we Go!!!

We are headed off for a great week of camp at the NOVA 4-H Center. Camper will travel back in time as 4-H Remembers when in 2010!!!

4-H Summer Workshops =Summer FUN!

Join us for some fun this summer. The 4-H office has some great summer workshops. Check them out on the website: http://madison4h.pbworks.com/Summer-Workshops

4-H Night with the Potomac Nationals Baseball Team

The Potomac Nationals Minor League Baseball team invites 4-H Clubs out to watch them play on Friday June 25. Come for the game and stay to camp on the outfield after the game. Bob Ryan (Loudoun 4-H) has been and says "This is a lot of fun and camping out on the outfield grass with a movie is great. Families are welcome. There are lots of promotions too. All for just $7.00 a ticket. Minor league games are a lot of fun - maybe some of the clubs would like to attend and represent 4-H." For more information go to http://potomac.nationals.milb.com

Wildlife Team Wins at State Contest

Recently the Madison County 4-H Adventure Club went to the W.H.E.P. state competition. Nine competitors went and each won medals. W.H.E.P. stands for Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program. What is WHEP you say? In WHEP 4-Hers learn to examine and tell what an animal is by looking at it's picture and whether it is male or female. They also evaluate a set area and tell how to improve it for a certain species. David Yowell was a senior competitor. The junior advanced group was: Kelly Jarvis, Becki Broyles and Caleb Kellison. The junior beginner group was: Aaron Yowell, Emily Downing and Meagan Ward. The beginner group was Isaiah Byrd and Megan Downing. All of the 4-Hers placed in the contest. Maybe next year someone else will come and join in the fun!

submitted by Caleb Kellison

Camp Packets in the Mail!

4-H Camp packets were mailed yesterday, so get ready to choose your classes, mention roommates you would like to stay with, and fill out the Health History paperwork. New this year: we have 4-H hoodies for sale!!! Be comfortable on those cool June summer nights with a neat 4-H camp sweatshirt. Plus, you can use it throughout the year when a camp T-shirt just won't do. Once you receive your packets, get things filled out and returned to the Extension Office. Classes are filled first come, first served. Your previous order of registration does not matter.

Livestock Judging Team wins 1st at State Contest

On March 26 -27 the Madison 4-H Stockman's and Livestock Judging Team participated in the Virginia Tech Block and Bridle judging weekend. Team members included: DJ Dyer, Emily Dyer, Lauren Finks, Simeon Koranek, Elizabeth Koranek, Kelly Jarvis, Emily Yowell, Alex Yowell, Aubrey Farmer, Courtney Pooton, Allie Yowell & Carrie Birkett.
One the first day team members had to identify livestock feeds, breeds, equipment and cuts of meats; take a quiz; and judge a class of hogs, sheep, cattle, hay and meat. One the second day they had to judge hogs, cattle, sheep and goats.

Results:

Senior Livestock Judging
Cattle:4th (Emily Dyer 10th)
Sheep: 6th (Emily Dyer 14th)
Swine: 1st (Lauren Finks 6th, Emily Dyer 9th, Allie Yowell 12th)
Overall: 1st out of 56 teams (Emily Dyer 2nd, Allie Yowell 12th, Lauren Finks 17th out of 173 contestants)

Junior Livestock Judging Team
Cattle: 1st (Emily Yowell 9th, Courtney Pooton 20th)
Sheep:
Swine: 15th (Alex Yowell 11th)
Overall: 11th & 19th out of 56 teams


Junior Stockman's Team:
Quiz: 10th (Kelly Jarvis 2nd individual)
ID's: 4th (Courtney Pooton 7th individual, Kelly Jarvis 12th individual)
Judging: 17th
Overall: 6th out of 76 teams (Kelly Jarvis 8th and Courtney Pooton 14th out of 226 contestants)

Senior Stockman's Team
Quiz
ID's: 17th (Emily Dyer 11th)
Judging: 7th (Emily Dyer 14th)
Overall: 11th out of 91 teams (Emily Dyer 9th out of 290 contestants)


What a great weekend! Way to go team!!

Spots Still Open for 4-H Junior Camp

It's not to late to get in on the FUN. Junior camp will be held June 13-17 in Front Royal. Registrations and $50 deposit is due at time of registration. Total camp cost is $205.

4-H Camp = Summer Fun!

Registrations are now being accepted for 4-H Junior Camp which will be held June 13 - 17 at the Northern VA 4-H Center in Front Royal. All Madison youth ages 9 - 13 are eligible to attend. Contact the Extension Office at 948-6881 for more information.

4-H Home Exc Club Easter Egg Hunt

All youth are invited to come out to Hoover Ridge Park on March 21, 3:00 pm for an Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Madison Home Ec 4-H Club.

Condiser Hosting a 4-Her from Japan.

Host families are needed July 22 to August 18 for 4-H youth from Japan who are coming to Virginia. Boys and girls ages 12-16 will visit and want to stay with your family, share your traditions, and see what American life has to offer. Host families with children ages 11-17 are eligible to host. You need not do anything extraordinary or expensive while the delegates are here; simply share your life with them. Please consider this great experience! Contact the Extension Office for a list of available delegates. We have information regarding age, hobbies, allergies, and desires while in the U.S.

CAMP Registration is NOW OPEN!

Are you excited? We are! "4-H Remembers When in 2010" is this year's theme. Prepare to rock out in the 80s, learn about the Civil Rights Movement of the 60s, and sock hop to 50s music. Junior camp will be held June 13-17 in Front Royal. Registrations and $50 deposit are due April 1st, but don't delay because camp usually fills to capacity. Total camp cost is $205 this year; scholarships are available for those with financial need. Brochures are available online http://madison4h.pbworks.com, at the schools or at the Extension office. Call the Extension Office (948-6881) to request a brochure be mailed to you.

4-H Share-the-Fun Talent Show - CHANGE OF DATE!

The 4-H Share-the-Fun Talent Contest will be held as follows

• March 25, 6:45 PM, Wetsel Middle School. (Intermediate/Senior Contest - youth 12 - 18)
• March 31, 3:45 PM, Waverly Yowell Elementary School (Junior Contest - youth 9 - 11)

You must register you act by March 12. Visit http://madison4h/pbworks.com or call the Extension office 948-6881 for more information.

Comedy Basketball Game in Orange to support Therapeutic 4-H Camp

4-H TACO (Therapeutic Adventure Camp of Orange) will host The Rockets basketball comedy show Friday, February 19th at the Orange Field House. CAll the Orange Extension Office for more information.

Give us Your Feedback!

Please go the following link and provide your feedback on the 2009 Achievement Night. https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1264104830610.

4-H has GOT TALENT!

The annual 4-H Share the Fun contest will be held Wednesday, March 3rd (Juniors) and March 9th(Intermediates and Seniors). Registration forms can be found on the website. http://madison4h.pbworks.com

4-H Presentation Contest

The 4-H Presentation Contest will be held Friday, March 5th, 3:45 p.m. at the Extension Office. All members are encouraged to participate. Registration form can be found on the website. http://madison4h.pbworks.com

Tree Planting Party at Hoover Ridge

Is your group looking for a great service Project? Join us on Saturday, March 27, 2 – 4 pm at Hoover Ridge playing fields. We have 1600 tree seedlings to plant. Your club/group can field a team of planters or individual families can participate. Extension, 4-H and the Department of Forestry are joining together to plant trees at Hoover Ridge. All the youth serving organizations have been invited to participate. Call the Extension Office to register or for more information.

Forestry Camp offered for Youth

The Virginia Department of Forestry and its partners are once again offering Forestry Camp at Holiday Lake 4-H Center, June 14-19, 2010. This active, all hands-on camp for youth ages 13-16 (boys and girls) features a Lumberjack Field Day, a trip to a local papermill, classes in ecology and fire fighting, and much more! Of course, there are also traditional camp activities such as high and low ropes courses, recreation, swimming, and time to make friends from across Virginia. Cost is very low due to much financial support from sponsors. Participants must be nominated, so call the Extension Office if you want to go. Nominations are accepted now through the beginning of April.

4-H Japanese Exchange Host Families Needed!

Konnichiwa! (That's hello in Japansese.) The Virginia 4-H Japanese Exchange program is currently recruiting families to host Japanese youth this summer. Families with children between ages 11 and 18 are encouraged to consider this worthwhile endeavor. Delegates will be here July 22-August 18 and do not expect any "special" arrangements--simply incorporate them into your daily lives! Please contact the Extension Office for more info about hosting this summer. Thanks!

Teen Counselor Applications Now Avaliable

If you are age 14-18 and want to supervise and be a role model for younger children in a camp setting, we have an opportunity for you! We are now accepting applications for 4-H Junior Camp Counselors and encourage you to submit your packet before January 29th. Camp counselors are key to our camp success and we need males and females to fill available positions. Camp will be held June 13-17, 2010, in Front Royal. Cost is only $100 for the week and includes all transportation, room, and board. Visit http://madison4h.pbworks.com to download an application packet.

2010 Fair Theme Announced

"Carnival Lights and Country Nights" will be the theme of the 2010 Madison County Fair. Use this as a springboard for planning your stall displays, animal names, etc. DISCLAIMER: ANY LIGHTS USED IN THE BARN MUST BE BATTERY POWERED.

New 4-H Goat Club Organizing in January

An organizational meeting will be held on January 12, 2010; 7:00 pm at the Madison Extension Office. If you are interested in goats please come and check us out!

Anglers Sports Show at OCHS

OCHS 4-H and Jr. B.A.S.S. Anglers invite you to save the date for their annual sporting show, to be held March 6 and 7 at Orange County High School. There will be many vendors related to all things fishing and gaming, as well as fun booths for the kids and plenty of educational opportunities. Make plans to join them!

Steer Weigh-In on Saturday Jan 9, 2010

Members planning to show or sell a steer at the Madison County Fair this summer are reminded of the annual Steer Weigh-in this Saturday, January 9, 2010, 9 a.m. at Tucker Livestock. All youth planning to tag a steer must have a completed 4-H enrollment packet on file in order to be eligible to nominate a steer.

Citizen Washington Focus Registration Now Open

Have you ever wanted to get a more in-depth look at our nation's government? Take the chance to live and work in Washington, D.C. for one week this summer through 4-H's Citizenship Washington Focus. All 50 states participate in this program, and Virginia's assigned week will be July 11-17, 2010. The cost is $724 per participant, but scholarships are available. More information about this great opportunity can be found at http://www.citizenwashingtonfocus.org/groupregistration.aspx. Entries are due February 5th. Mary Quinn Eakins and Rebekah Yowell both attened last year and reported it was an awesome experience!

4-H Day with the Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards (NBA team) are hosting 4-H Day on Saturday, January 30th, when they play the New York Knicks at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. If your club or family is interested in participating, please contact the Extension Office. We then have to relay how many participants we will have to the unit office that is coordinating Virginia's participation. While in Washington, other cool things to do/see include touring the National Mall, visiting ESPN Zone, and participating in pre-game activities at the Verizon Center. (Contact with NBA players are possible, but not guaranteed.) Let us know if you're interested!

Statewide 4-H Teen Weekend in March

All teen 4-H'ers (14-18) are invited to attend the annual statewide Teen Weekend. The event will be held March 5-7, 2010, at Mountain Lake Resort in Giles County (approx. 3 hours from Orange). The cost is $45 for the weekend, and scheduled activities include a dinner etiquette workshop complete with filet mignon (!), communication etiquette seminar, nature classes, and swing dancing. The event is planned by the State 4-H Cabinet, so please participate in what your peers have made possible for you. Space is limited to the first 90 registrants; contact the Extension Office for more info and/or to request a scholarship in order to participate.