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4-H Achievement Night
We are so excited to extend an invitation to all Stanly County 4-H members (of clubs and members at-large), 4-H volunteers and their families to the 2026 4-H Achievement Night. We will share light refreshments and celebrate the accomplishments of all our Stanly County 4-H'ers during the 2025 year.
The ceremony will take place on Friday, February 27th at 6:30PM at the Farm Bureau Livestock Arena. Please RSVP by Friday, February 20th by sharing your name and the number of attendees from your family to smith-thompson@ncsu.edu or 704-983.3987.
This event is very important for 4-H'ers to attend. In addition to celebrating accomplishments, they will be inspired as they learn what their peers have participated in, they will socialize with old and new 4-H friends and they will begin to think about new goals for 2026. |
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Attention Club Leaders
- Reminder to submit the name of an outstanding 4-H Club member and an explanation of why they were chosen. We will use this information to select 4-H'er of the year.
- Remember to schedule officer elections for your club as soon as possible. 2026 officers will be installed and recognized at Achievement Night.
- Please remember to copy the 4-H Agent on any emails you send to Extension staff or your club families. This simple step helps ensure she stays in the loop regarding ongoing communication and activities involving 4-H allowing for better support and coordination.
- Please make the 4-H agent an admin on your Facebook pages for succession planning and emergency purposes. If you need assistance with this, please contact our office.
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South Central District Teen Retreat Update
Due to a scheduling conflict at Millstone 4-H Camp, Teen Retreat will be a one-day event held at Union County Agricultural and Event Complex located at 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe. This event is open to teen 4-H'ers and is a time for learning, socializing with other teens in the district and electing district officers for the 2026-2027 year. The event will be FREE of charge, but registration is required. Please contact the 4-H office if you would like to attend. |
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It's time for the 5th Annual Piedmont Rabbit Project!
Great news for Stanly County 4-H'ers - due to donations from Lock and Key Farm and fundraising efforts of the Stanly Rabbit Rangers 4-H Club, you can register and borrow a rabbit for the show completely free of charge . You must have an updated 4-H enrollment status (simply visit 4Honline.com and re-enroll or create your account) and you must be between the ages of 5 and 18 years old on January 1. All participants must attend a required Zoom meeting on Monday, February 23 at 6:30PM as well as the rabbit show on Saturday, May 2 at the Rowan County Fairgrounds in Salisbury.
To register and find out more, contact 4-H Agent Mandy Smith-Thompson at 704-983-3987 or smith-thompson@ncsu.edu
Did you know there's a 4-H club all about rabbits?! The Stanly Rabbit Rangers is facilitated by two of Stanly County's premier rabbit breeding, showing and keeping experts. You don't have to be a club member to participate in the project, but we encourage you to consider attending an upcoming meeting where you'll find you're not the only one ears over heels for bunnies! Stanly Rabbit Rangers meet the last Thursday of each month at 5:30PM at Stanly Community College. You can also keep up with them on theirFacebook page .
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Join a 4-H Club...or Two!
All Stanly 4-H Clubs are open to any Stanly youth between the ages of 5-18 as of January 1st - you can even participate in multiple clubs! Contact our office or click below to learn more about all Stanly 4-H Clubs. |
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Sign up for Your Presentation or Talent Performance at County Activity Days!
County Activity Days are a time to participate at the County Level in 4-H Presentations and 4-H Entertains (talent competition). High performers advance to District Activity Day in June to compete at the district level.
County level presentations and performances will take place by appointment over a 2 week period. If you would like to participate in the 4-H Presentation Competition or 4-H Entertains Talent show, please contact the 4-H Office to reserve your time slot no later than Monday, March 9th, 2026. This the deadline for scheduling your time slot during County Activity Days. Stanly County Activity Days will be Wednesday, March 25th through Wednesday, April 8th. Details at https://stanly.ces.ncsu.edu/4-h-youth-development-3/4-h-presentations-2/ |
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2026 Youth Market Turkey Show T-shirt Design Contest
Eligibility: Youth ages 5–18. No affiliation (4-H, FFA, or show participation) is required.
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Promote youth, turkeys, North Carolina, and/or the N.C. State Fair.
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Preference given for designs that incorporate all contestant’s last names.
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Submission Details:
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Deadline: February 15, 2026
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Form Requirements: Full name, full address, email, and youth affiliation (if applicable).
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Upload your design/artwork image using the submission form
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4-H Summer Camp at Millstone 4-H Camp
It’s TIME to claim your spot for 4-H overnight camp. Our county will attend Millstone
4-H Camp June 21-26, 2026. $555 is the full cost to attend with us. Need-based scholarships are available, and Stanly 4-H’ers typically receive a substantial discount based on fundraising proceeds raised in the Fall Greenery Sale and Spring Plant Sales. Spots are limited. Please contact Mandy Smith-Thompson no later than Feb 2, 2026 and submit a $50 deposit to reserve your spot! |
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Like, Comment & Share, to Spread the Word!
Spreading the word throughout the community is one of 4-H’s greatest challenges here in Stanly County. 4-H’ers, their families and Extension volunteers can help! Post flyers around the community about fundraisers, club meetings, etc - ask our office for hard copies! Share our posts on social media! Like our posts on social media! Always leave a comment when you see one of our posts. Share a link to our newsletter page so other families can keep up with all the opportunities available to their young people! TALK about your experience in 4-H and what you enjoy about it. Bring friends to your club meetings! |
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Sign up for Texts!
Do things ever get lost in your email inbox? We've got a solution!
Never miss an important 4-H Update again when you text 4H (without the dash) to 888-507-9628. Subscribers receive important updates and reminders about Stanly 4-H. You'll get info like fundraiser reminders, new club announcements, 4-H event updates, annual 4-H re-enrollment reminders, etc. |
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🍀 Help the Right Person Find Us! 🍀
Do you know someone with time to invest in expanding our reach across the county? We're searching for a Community Outreach Volunteer—a key person to help us share the life-changing, no-cost opportunities Stanly 4-H offers local youth.
The perfect volunteer has time to invest, is passionate about connecting with people and excited to help more families learn about 4-H. We will provide all the necessary training.We are certain the right person is out there and need your help putting us in contact with them. Call or email Mandy Smith-Thompson at 704.983.3987 or smith-thompson@ncsu.edu. |
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