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Yancey County 4-H Newsletter
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As the holiday season quickly approaches, Yancey County 4-H has a lot of exciting upcoming opportunities for youth! Check out the November Newsletter below for more information.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Yancey County 4-H would like to wish all of our 4-H members and families a Happy Thanksgiving. We are so thankful for our 4-H youth, parents and volunteers. 4-H would not be possible without the heart and dedication of our volunteers, so next time you see them, but sure to let them know how much you appreciate the time they dedicate to the youth in Yancey County!
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What Can I do with Yancey County 4-H?
Are you new to 4-H and looking for ways to get involved? Or are you a seasoned 4-H member and looking for new clubs and learning experiences? Take a look at all of the programs Yancey County 4-H has to offer youth in Yancey County below!
Sewing Club- Open to youth ages 5-18 of all skill levels! Learn the basics of sewing and craft your own creations to take home. Youth learn hand sewing and machine sewing techniques. Meeting occur every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. according to group assignment. Continually accepting new members.
LEGO Club- Open to youth ages 5-18 in Yancey County! Youth will participate in a variety of LEGO challenges, creating their own builds and expressing their creativity, all while making new friends! Meetings occur the second and third Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m., depending upon which group your child is in. Continually accepting new members.
Homeschool Club- Open to homeschooled youth ages 5-18 in Yancey County! Learn about a variety of topics from STEM, to cooking and more, while making new friends! Meetings occur the second Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Continually accepting new members.
Arts & Crafts Club- Explore your creative side, learning about all avenues of arts & crafts! Open to youth ages 5-18. Meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. Continually accepting new members.
Outdoor Adventures Club- Learn about natural resources, wildlife, hiking, environmental science and more! Youth have opportunities to attend several trips including hiking, outdoor cooking, snow tubing and more! Open to youth ages 8-18. Regular Club Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Continually accepting new members.
Electric Club- Learn all about the magic of electricity! Open to youth ages 10-18. Youth who participate in this program have the opportunity to attend NC 4-H Electric Congress in July of each year! Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. New members currently being accepted.
Horse Club- NEW! Learn about care, tacking, riding and horsemanship. Previous experience with horses not required and youth do not have to have their own horse to participate. Interest meeting on Thursday, November 17th at 6:00pm.
Beef Club- Learn about raising, showing and caring for cattle. Previous experience not required. Youth in this club have the opportunity to participate in the WNC Dairy Steer Project. Club season runs form March-September.
Livestock Club- Learn about raising, showing, and caring for livestock. Livestock species include goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, guinea pigs and rabbits. Club season runs from March - September.
Shooting Sports Club- Learn about firearm education, safety, and participate in shooting sports activities, including shotgun, rifle and archery. Youth have the opportunity to participate in regional, district and state competitions. Open to youth ages 8-18 (as of January 1st of the current year). Club enrollment period runs from January - March. 2023 open enrollment open until club is full, then members placed on waitlist. New members not accepted after enrollment period closes.
Don't see a club you are interested in? You can start your own 4-H Club today! All you need are 5 youth from 3 different families, and an adult leader to get started! Clubs can be started on pretty much any 4-H appropriate topic!
Be sure to follow us on Facebook for information about short term events, workshops and other 4-H activities for youth!
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NEW Horse Club!
After a long wait, we are so excited to announce that we have a new 4-H volunteer who will be starting our Yancey County 4-H Horse Club in partnership with Bucktown Stables! Join us on Thursday, November 17th at 6:00pm at the Yancey County Senior Center (503 Medical Campus Drive, Burnsville, NC 28714). This club is open to youth ages 5-18 and has open enrollment.
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Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP)
Do you love nature, wildlife and being outdoors? Are you interested in learning more about wildlife habitat management? Any youth in Yancey County, ages 8-18 are invited to attend the Yancey County 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) Interest Meeting: Monday, November 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Yancey County Senior Center (503 Medical Campus Drive, Burnsville, NC 28714). Please RSVP by calling or emailing Jordan English if you think you’ll attend (jordan_english@ncsu.eduor 828-682-6186).
Click here for more information >>
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November Volunteer Spotlight
For the month of November, Yancey County 4-H would like to spotlight our Beef Club leaders, Lynn Austin and April McCurry.
The Yancey County 4-H Beef Club is open to youth ages 8-18. In this club, youth can explore and learn about raising, showing and caring for cattle. In this club, youth can participate in the WNC Dairy Steer Project, a program where youth receive their own bottle calf and attend monthly meetings where they learn how to care for, raise and show their animal. The program concludes by participants showing their animal in two local Fairs. At the conclusion of the shows, they dairy steers are sold and youth receive the money from the sale.
This club would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of Lynn and April. The Yancey County 4-H Beef Club is one of our longest running clubs in the county. Lynn and April have volunteered countless hours to teach youth in Yancey County about the Beef production industry, giving them hands-on guidance and education about raising cattle. The next time you see April or Lynn, be sure to thank them for all they do for Yancey County 4-H youth!
If your child is interested in the Beef Club, they will resume meeting in the Spring of 2023. Be on the lookout for more information on our website and Facebook page!
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Plan for 4-H Overnight Camp in 2023
There are few tools as powerful as the camp experience to positively impact the lives of young people. At 4-H Overnight Camp, your child can look forward to a week of making new friends, swimming, horseback riding, archery, canoeing, rock climbing, games, campfires, sleeping in cabins, and much more. The life skills they learn at camp, including responsibility and independence, will help them in school, when they attend college, and in their first jobs.
Click here for more information >>
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Bow & Tree Topper Fundraiser!
Yancey County 4-H will be selling handmade wreath bows and tree topper bows for the 2022 holiday season! Bows must be pre-ordered and pre-paid. All proceeds benefit the Yancey County 4-H Program.
Click here for more information >>
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4-H STEM Exploration
At-home Kits
Created by our intern, Samantha Laws, this program allows youth to complete their own science experiments, at home! A limited number of free kits are available for youth. Each kit contains the materials and instructions to complete 3 different science experiments. Pick yours up today from the Yancey County Cooperative Extension. Youth must be a 4-H member to participate. Only 1 box per family.
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Save the Date- 3rd Annual 4-H Christmas Craft Show!
The 2022 Yancey County 4-H Christmas Craft Show will take place on Saturday, December 3rd from 10am-3pm.
We have limited vendor spaces available for 4-H youth members who have crafted their own items and would like to sell them at the show. Requirements: youth must be present for the full show (9:30am-3pm) and must be selling items that they have personally hand made. Parent/guardian supervision is required at the show.
Email Jordan (jordan _english@ncsu.edu) if you are interested in reserving your space!
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Purchase Your Yancey County 4-H T-shirts at the Extension Office!
We still have a few Yancey County 4-H T-shirts available for sale at the Extension Office! The shirts are $15 each and we have sizes Youth Large - Adult 3XL remaining. We accept cash or check (made to Yancey County 4-H).
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Upcoming Events
Monday, November 1st 5:30pm- 4-H Sewing Club Meeting (Group # 1)
Monday, November 7th 6:00pm- WHEP Interest Meeting
Tuesday, November 8th 5:30pm- 4-H Sewing Club Meeting (Group # 2)
Wednesday, November 9th 3:00pm- Homeschool Club
Wednesday, November 9th 4:00pm- LEGO Challenge Club Meeting (Group #1)
Saturday, November 12th - NC 4-H State Shooting Sports Tournament
Monday, November 14th 4:00pm- Arts & Crafts Club Meeting
Tuesday, November 15th 4:00pm- Electric Club Meeting
Tuesday, November 15th 5:30pm- 4-H Sewing Club Meeting (Group # 3)
Tuesday, November 15th 6:00pm- Outdoor Adventures Club Meeting
Thursday, November 17th 6:00pm- Horse Club Interest Meeting
Tuesday, November 22nd 5:30pm- 4-H Sewing Club Meeting (Group # 1)
Wednesday, November 23rd 4:00pm - LEGO Challenge Club Meeting (Group #1)
*Date subject to change due to Thanksgiving holiday. Stay tuned for more information*
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NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.
Extension's 4-H program is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina. We help over 247,000 young people grow into active, contributing citizens each year.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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