4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
Happy Spring! Although the weather has had different plans, flowers and trees have started to bloom and it has been good to see some sunshine. A few special and unique celebrations during this month include: April Fool’s Day, Easter, Children’s Book Day, World Health Day, National Jelly Bean Day, National Volunteer Week, and Administrative Professional’s […]
Order of Links Meeting – April 8 at 6:30 pm. We will be discussing and planning the Spring Fair. First Delaware 4-H Alumni Social – May 19, 2019, 2:00 to 4:00 pm Mispillion River Brewing 255 Mullet Run Street, Milford, DE 19933 FREE FOOD ~ CASH BAR Register online for the event! For […]
Sussex County Spotlight Leader Organizational Leader: Jodie Gravenor Club: Cypress Heart and Hands Jodie Gravenor has been the leader of the Cyprus Heart and Hands 4-H Club in Sussex County for 18 years. She also leads the East Coast Horse Club and their Horse Bowl Teams. She has helped with numerous County events such as […]
2019 Delaware State Fair – July 18-27 The Delaware State Fair is just around the corner and excitement is building as 4-H members get ready to exhibit and showcase their 4-H project work. The DE 4-H Premium Book is now available on the Delaware State Fair website and you can begin to enter entries online […]
Through funds received from our annual Sussex County 4-H Spaghetti Dinner and Auction fundraiser, the Fundraising Committee has made funds available to Sussex 4-H members, leaders and clubs. Each application for funding will be evaluated and approved by the Sussex 4-H Fundraising Committee. Clubs and individuals may not ask for deficit funds or fundraising monies. […]
The second spring archery shoot will take place on Sunday, April 7, 2019 – 2:00 p.m. at the REC * Please register for this event by Thursday, April 4 * If you are still in need of safety training, we are offering one more on Sunday, April 7 at 1:00 pm at the Rec. This […]
Click the flyer below for dates and information on upcoming judging contests!
As you may know, April is Volunteer Service month. National 4-H is launching the annual True Leaders in Service initiative, a way for members to say “thank you” to their communities all month long! We are encouraging youth and adults to venture into the community to lend a helping hand through neighborhood clean-up, beautification projects and […]
Interested in some friendly competition between 4-H clubs statewide? Grab extra canned goods to donate to the Food Bank of Delaware! There will be prizes for the club who collects the most cans!
Delaware 4-H Legislative Day “Delaware 4-H Needs You” When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Legislative Hall – Dover, DE Who: Delaware 4-H Members, Leaders and Volunteers Why: * Promotion of Delaware 4-H * Educational Opportunity to learn about Delaware’s Government * Opportunity to Express Appreciation for the Support Provided by our […]