4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
Dear 4-H Families, Fall has finally arrived and brought many 4-H activities! October 4-H Events include: National 4-H Week, Window Display Contest, Officer Workshops, Archery Shoots, Sewing Workshops, Pumpkin Contest, and Fall Retreat! “4-H Fiesta” was the theme for the Achievement Event held on September 28. Over 140 members were recognized for project work, public […]
Dear 4-H Families, Welcome to a new 4-H Year! With the new year starting, there are lots of exciting activities and events to look forward to. Re-Enrollment for current members is open September 1 and will close on December 1. Please be sure to re-enroll so you can take part in all club, county and […]
Hello 4-H Families, This summer has been filled with lots of 4-H activities and events. Environmental Camp and two weeks of State 4-H Camp at Camp Barnes, and the Exchange Group visited Arizona! Other events included the Delaware State Fair and our upcoming Sussex 4-H Day Camp. With the new 4-H year starting in September, […]
Dear 4-H Families, This newsletter covers June and July, two busy months in the 4-H World! The Delaware State Fair will be held July 17-26. Volunteers (youth and adults) are needed to help with fair set up and take down as week as Host and Hostess duties in the 4-H department at the Centre. Look […]
Happy May! During this month, many holidays will be celebrated: May Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day. Many 4-H events and activities are also planned: Younger Member Weekend, Animal Judging Contests, Quarter Auction, Livestock Tagging, Make-Up Skill-a-Thon Contests and more! Congratulations to the DE 4-H LifeSmarts Team who placed in a multi-way […]
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 Month, Earth Day and […]
Dear 4-H Families, Welcome to March! I know many of us will be happy for more warm and sunny days ahead! Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 9. Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour and enjoy some extra sunshine! The 4-H world is gearing up with many activities and events. Coming […]
Dear 4-H Families, February is full of important events: Black History Month, American Heart Month, Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and President’s Day. It is important to remember and honor those who have had an impact on our Nation and to show our love and appreciation for others. Speaking of showing appreciation for others, Congratulations to […]
Dear 4-H Families, Happy Holidays! December is a month to celebrate the spirit of community and spend extra time with our loved ones. Please be sure to read all the posts in the newsletter and mark your calendars with all the exciting 4-H activities! Upcoming events for December and January include the Hippology Contest, Grinch […]
Hello 4-H Families, November brings beautiful fall colors and cooler weather. Daylight savings time ends on November 3, so be sure to turn your clocks back! This month also brings Election Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving. Sussex 4-H was busy in October with the following events: National 4-H Week Window Display Contest Sewing Workshops Archery […]