Volunteers needed in 4-H: Looking for volunteers as Kent County Fair 4-H Division chairpersons, judges and much more! Call the Extension Office if interested, 410-778-1661. The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.
October 2016
2-8 NATIONAL 4-H WEEK! Promote 4-H All Week!
3 DEADLINE: 4-H Senior Portfolios due for chance to attend National Conference in April ’17, Washington DC. Contact the Extension Office for more information and what to do.
4 National 4-H Week Proclamation w/ County Commissioners, 6:00pm, 400 High Street
5 4-H Green and White Day – Wear your 4-H gear, t-shirts, ambassador ribbons, buttons, etc.
5 Walk MD Day – https://extension.umd.edu/walkmd
6 4-H Science Night “Drone Discovery,” 6:30-8:30pm, Extension Office. Must register by 10/3! Snacks provided.
8 Kent Clover Kids Program, Focus – Trees! Turners Creek. 1:00-3:00pm. Must register by 10/5.
8 MD State 4-H Archery Match, All Day, New Location – Carroll County Ag Center, Westminster.
9 4-H Insect Collecting Trip, Hill Farm, Kennedyville, 1:00-3:00pm, Temps must be over 60 degrees. Must register by Friday, October 7th at 12:00pm.
10 UME 4-H Volunteer Online Training Webinar, 6:30-8:30pm. Must register with Kent 4-H Office.
13 Workshop: Record Book Workshop for 1st timers, 7:00pm Extension Office.
15 4-H Adopt-a-Highway Trash Pickup, 9:00am, Urieville Lake.
17 Meeting: 4-H Annual Toy Drive 1st Planning Meeting, 7:00pm, Extension Office. Looking for new 4-H’ers to join!
20 Ag Center Board of Directors Meeting, 7:00pm, Extension Office.
22 State 4-H Shotgun Mach, Prince George’s Trap and Skeet Club.
28 4-H Visual Presentation Night (Demo’s & Illustrated Talks) 6:30pm, Extension Office. Must sign- up by 10/21!
KENT COUNTY 4-H CLUB MEETING DATES
Bits and Bridles 4-H Horse Club – Meets 3rd Saturday, Running W Kennel, Worton, 1:00 pm, Leaders: Stephanie Turner, 410-708-0994
NEW: Kent 4-H Triple Shots Club (Formerly Clay Crushers 4-H Shotgun Club) – Meets 2nd & 4th Sunday noon weekly, alternating between Kent County Gun Club and Sudlersville Skeet Club, Leaders: Russ Parson, cell (443-480-0292) and Robert Baldwin (410-348-5727)
NEW: Kent 4-H Triple Shots Club (Formerly Shore Shots 4-H Archery Club) – Meets 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday from 2:00pm. Cypress Creek Archery, Millington, Leaders: Teresa Quinn, (410-708-0217) email: [email protected]
NEW: Kent 4-H Triple Shots Club (formerly Junior Rifle Club) – Meets 2nd and 4th Sundays, 2:00 pm, Kent Ag Center Rifle Range, Leader: John Curlett (410-778-0924)
Junior Dairy Associates – Meets 3rd Friday monthly, 7:00 pm, Kennedyville United Methodist Church, Leaders: Beth Hill (410-778-1661) and Cheryl Plummer (410-648-6828)
Kent Clover Calf – Meets 2nd Wednesday monthly, 7:00 pm, Kennedyville United Methodist Church, Leaders: Jennifer Debnam (410-348-5905), Leader: Carrie Douthit (410-928-5860)
Kent Fuzzy Tails and Shiny Scales 4-H Club, Meets 4th Thursday monthly, 6:30 pm, Winter: Presbyterian
Church of Chestertown, Summer: Lovett Farms, Worton, Leader: Carrie & Jay Douthit, 410-928-5860, Jessica Matthews, 443-480-9308
Puppy Pals 4-H Dog Club – Meets 3rd and 4th Wed., 6:30pm. Summer: Running W Kennels, Worton, Winter: Radcliffe Creek School
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