Agent Letter: October 2014

Dear Sussex 4-H Family, Fall has finally arrived and brought many 4-H activities!  October 4-H Events include:  National 4-H Week, Window Display Contest, Archery Shoot, Pumpkin Contest & Haunted Trail and the Fall Retreat. Please be sure to read all the posts in the newsletter and be sure to mark your calendars with all of […]

Pumpkin Contest 2014

Saturday, October 25 – Redden Lodge, Georgetown, DE It’s October—we know what that means!  Who can say “PUMPKIN CONTEST”? The Sussex County 4-H Order of the Links are pleased to  invite our 4-H family and friends to one of the most popular events in the 4-H year! The Links have made some  exciting changes this […]

Younger Member Fall Retreat: October 25, 2014

October 25 & 26, 2014 Saturday Overnighter—Redden Lodge Since space is limited to 35 campers.  Those younger members who completed project books will receive first preference in attending this event. This retreat is for younger 4-H members, ages 8 through 12! Bring a sleeping bag and pillow, as we will “Camp Out” on the floor.  Sunday […]

Coast Day: October 5, 2014

Where:  University of DE – Sharp Campus in Lewes, DE This year’s theme is, “Weather & Climate:  On Our Radar” Featuring: Research demonstrations and exhibits Ship Tours Marine critter touch tanks Children’s activities and much more! 2014 Coast Day Flyer

Paper Clover Fundraiser – October 2014

        Support your local 4-H club by purchasing a paper clover for $1 at Tractor Supply Stores in Newark, Middletown and Seaford – October 8 through October 19! The Spring Tractor Supply Co. 4-H Fundraiser that supports Delaware 4-H Clubs will be held October 8-19 in the Tractor Supply Stores in each […]

International Foods and Talent Show: November 15, 2014

INTERNATIONAL DINNER – Saturday, November 15, 2014 Location: North Georgetown Elementary School Cafeteria Time:  6:00 pm International Foods is a non-competitive event for 4-H’ers enrolled in the Foods & Nutrition or Exploring 4-H projects.  The 4-H’er chooses a recipe representative of a foreign country or different culture, prepares the food, and brings it to the […]

Archery Shoots – Fall 2014

Shooting Sports Archery Event 2:00 p.m. at the REC     * October 12 (2nd of 3 shoots) – Please register by Thursday, October 9th * November 9 (3rd of 3 shoots) All shoots 2:00 p.m. at the REC * You must be on time and Parents MUST ATTEND Registration is required for all shoots!  […]

2014 National Conservation Poster Contest

The annual National Conservation Poster Contest is open to kindergarten through 12th grade students. The theme for 2014 is “Dig Deeper:  Mysteries in the Soil” For poster purposes, students can use “Dig Deeper” The Sussex Conservation District, sponsor of the contest at the local level, will award the following prizes for each grade category (K-1) […]

Sussex 4-H Dairy Club: October 15, 2014

This year we will be exploring the ins and outs of the dairy industry. We will hear from guest speakers, and go on awesome field trips to discover all there is to know about dairy cows, and the dairy industry! Anyone can join!  You don’t even need to own a cow!!! We will be learning […]