4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
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 November 1. New members may enroll anytime during the year. Coming up in September, regular monthly meetings […]
This newsletter covers June and July, two busy months in the 4-H World! The Delaware State Fair will be held July 21-30. Volunteers (youth and adults) are needed to help with fair set up and take down and also Host and Hostess duties in the 4-H department at the Centre. Look for more details in […]
Dear 4-H Families, 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: Legislative Day, Livestock Tagging, Sussex 4-H Links Spring Fair, Judging Contests and more! Congratulations to all members who took part in the County Demonstration […]
Dear 4-H Families, 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, […]
Dear 4-H Families, What a roller coaster of weather we had for February! I know many of us will be happy for more warm and sunny days ahead! Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 13. Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour and enjoy some extra sunshine! The 4-H world is […]
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. Per the University of Delaware, all February in-person […]
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 be sure to mark your calendars with all of the exciting 4-H activities! Upcoming events include: Santa Calls, Virtual Hippology […]
Hello 4-H Families, November brings beautiful fall colors and cooler weather. Daylight savings time ends on November 7, so be sure to turn your clocks back! This month also brings Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Sussex 4-H was busy in October with the following events: National 4-H Week & Window Display Contest Paper Clover Fundraiser Pumpkin […]
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, Pumpkin Contest, Talent Show, Animal Science Workshop and STEM Workshop. “Find Your Spark in 4-H” was the theme for the Achievement Event held on September 26. Tammy Schirmer, Sussex 4-H Link and former […]
Dear 4-H Families, Welcome to a new 4-H Year! With the new 4-H year starting, there are lots of exciting activities and events to look forward to. Coming up in September our regular monthly meetings begin again. We also have the Coastal Cleanup and County Achievement Event. Please help me welcome our new 4-H Administrative […]