4-H Talk Newsletter Late-September- October 2017

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1 University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County County Administrative Building 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 1500 Elkton, MD Ph: H Talk Newsletter Late-September- October 2017 Access 4-H Talk Online and upcoming 4-H events at: and open up the 4-H & Youth Tab This issue of 4-H Talk Contains Important Information about the 2017 & H Program Years Cecil County Fair Thank You!!! We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the Fair Board Members, Chairpeople, 4-H Volunteers, 4-H Members and parents who helped to make this year's Cecil County Fair a big success. Thanks to all those that helped with set up, clean up, barn security and 4-H promotion. Without the help and dedication of committed volunteers, it would be difficult to achieve what we do. Look under the results section to see a list of the 4-H grand champions. The entire fair results listing should be posted on the fair website by the middle of October. Cecil County Fair Suggestions If you have any suggestions on helping to improve the 4-H end of the Fair, please drop April an by October 15 th at adhall@umd.edu. If it is a Fair issue, you can send your suggestions in writing to the Cecil County Fair, at PO Box 84, Childs, MD Send an to generalinfo@cecilcountyfair.org, leave a message at , or bring the suggestion up at the open Fair Board meeting which is scheduled to be held on November 9 h at 7:00 PM in the Cecil County Administrative Building, Elk Room. Cecil County Fair Premiums Fair premium checks were mailed on Wednesday, 8/24. If you did not receive your fair premium check or have a question about your payment, contact the Cecil County Fair via at generalinfo@cecilcountyfair.org or give the fair a call at Our fair officers are volunteers for the fair and work full time. Please allow them several days to get back to you with an answer. Cecil County Fair Livestock Sale Checks If you have not received your Livestock Sale check it is because April has not received your buyer s thank you notes. As a reminder, you must turn in your original, self-addressed, stamped thank you letters to April Barczewski by October 1, 2017 in order to receive your Livestock Sale Check and to be eligible to sell in If you need the buyer s name and/or address, you may contact April at the Extension Office at adhall@umd.edu or

2 Maryland State Fair Cecil County had a large presence at the Maryland State Fair with youth participating in the indoor entry building, animal barns, engineering events and at the judging competitions. Many 4-Hers received champion awards. Congratulations to all of our participants. Cecil County 4-H Camp Kudos From August 6th through 11th, over 160 youth campers, counselors and adult volunteers attended the Cecil County 4-H Camp at the Rocks in Harford County. Thanks go to the dedicated camp counselors and adults who helped make this event run smoothly and made it a fun-filled week for the campers. Also, many thanks go to all the campers as we look forward to having you back at camp next year. Training for camp counselors (actual age 15 as of the start of camp) will begin in January however, some service project will take place this Fall. More information about the counselor trainings will be in the next issue of 4-H Talk. National 4-H Shooting Sports Participant Kudos to Gavin LaSala who earned a trip to Grand Island, Nebraska to compete in the National 4-H Shooting Sports Competition in the Shotgun discipline on June 25-July 1, He was the high contestant on the Maryland Team and placed 26 th overall and the Maryland team placed 13 th overall. Camp Miniwanca Trip Recipient Congratulations to Courtney Schrader who earned a trip to the National Youth Leadership Conference at Camp Miniwanca in Shelby, Michigan on June 11-18, She had a great time! National 4-H Engineering Participant Kudos to Hunter Madron who will be traveling to participate as a member of the Maryland 4-H Engineering team participating in the Small Engines event at the end of this month held at Purdue University in Indiana. Congratulations and Good Luck! National 4-H Horticulture Judging Team Participants Congratulations to Rachel Ward and Taylor Knight who will be traveling to participate as members of the Maryland 4-H Horticulture judging team that will compete in the National Junior Horticulture Association Convention in early October in Indianapolis, Indiana. Congratulations and Good Luck! National 4-H Congress Trip Recipient Kudos to Hunter Madron for earning a trip to Atlanta, Georgia on November 24 28, He will represent Cecil County as a delegate to National 4-H Congress. Hunter will be traveling with fellow 4-H teens from across Maryland. 4-H youth from across the United States and Puerto Rico attend National 4-H Congress. Maryland 4-H Volunteer & Teen Forum (Activities for 4-Hers & Clover Too) The H Teen & Volunteer Forum will take place November 17th to 19th at the Clarion Inn in Frederick. This weekend event is designed to unite volunteers and teens from around Maryland for engaging training and networking opportunities. Whether you come for a day or stay for the weekend, we hope you come to Learn by Doing in order to help the Maryland 4-H Program make the best better! The whole family is welcome to come and learning tracks are provided for youth from 5-11 in the Clover, Junior and Intermediate tracks which will easily allow parents to attend the training tracks that span the breadth of 4-H programming; from Agriculture to Camp, Clubs to STEM activities. There is something for everyone! Registration materials and additional information are available online at: Opportunity to Travel to Tanzania In July of 2018, Maryland 4-H members, volunteers and staff will be continuing their efforts to promote global education and intercultural experiences by taking a humanitarian-focused trip to Tanzania. While there, the delegation will lend a helping hand in the community and teach 4-H project information in an effort to develop the 4-H Program in Tanzania. Chaperones from US will be joining the delegation. Applications are due November 1st. Check out the website for additional information at: 2

3 Cecil County 4-H Reenrollments & New Member Enrollments for 2018 New member enrollments & reenrollments for the 2018 project year will start in early January when the State rolls over the 4-H online system. The goal is for all enrollments to take place online in April or Vicki will be visiting your club from January-March to demonstrate the online system. More information will be forthcoming as we transition to the online system. Volunteers will also be reenrolling thru 4-H online as all the required paperwork will be online in Cecil County 4-H Record Books Completing a record book is not something most 4-Hers think of as fun but it can be one of the most important skills you develop as a 4-H member. Learning to keep good records of the work you do is something that will help you in school and may lead to a successful career, plus more. Record Books will be due to the Extension Office by January 19, 2018 by 7:00 p.m. Your 4-H record book must be signed by your leader prior to submission at the county level, so please make those arrangements well ahead of the due date. Any book submitted without a leader s signature will not be accepted. Record books can be either typed or hand written. Forms are available online at our website, or in paper form from the Extension Office. We will be offering two record book workshops. One on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:30 PM and the other on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 6:30 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton. Please RSVP your attendance by the day of the workshop. National 4-H Conference Opportunity for Teens National 4-H Conference is a once in a lifetime experience where youth from all across the nation get together to address the needs and issues of youth, listen to motivational speakers and socialize with fellow 4-Hers. The trip will take place April 7-12, 2018 in Washington, DC. Applicants must be enrolled in 4-H and not older than 4-H age 18 the year the trip take place. Youth interested in applying must do a 4-H resume, essay, fill out an appropriate selection process application and receive an interview. Completed applications for National 4-H Conference are due to the Cecil County Extension Office by October 6, 2017 and the interviews will take place in November. The essay topic is What would you suggest 4- H do to increase involvement from youth your age? Upcoming Activities, Events and Meetings Countywide 4-H Craft Workshops H Volunteer, Joan Gaffney, will be having county-wide Sewing Workshops every month starting in September. The workshops will take place from 2-4 pm at St. Mary Anne s Episcopal Church, 315 S. Main St, North East. If you would like to learn how to sew, please attend the workshops. Please RSVP for each workshop at least one week in advance by calling Joan at Below are the dates and topics. Please complete the flyer and bring it with you to the workshop! See the attached flyer with additional information. Sunday, October 15 th Wooden Scarecrows, Pumpkin Carving, Candy Corn Candle Jars, Potpourri Satchels, Embellished Grapevine Candle Rings Sunday, November 12 th Homemade Scarves, Stained Plastic Pieces, Patchwork Placemats, Tie Pillows,/Blankets, Sewn Pillows Sunday, December 17 th Green Wreaths/Swags, Christmas Ornaments, Sewn Stockings, Pinecone Petals Sunday, January 21 st Bottle Snowman, Snowman Tree Cookies, CD-Beaded Snowflakes, Cotton Swab Snowflakes, Tea-Lite Glass Cup Snowman Sunday, February 18 th Jewelry, Zipper Pins, Metal Crafts, Plastic Canvas Coasters Sunday, March 18 th Macramé, Slates, Wood Burning, Wood Crafts, Spindle Crafts Sunday, April 15 th Painting & Stenciling, Flower Arranging, Wreaths, Candles Hands-On Animal Science Classes We will be offering fun, hands-on Animal Science classes for 4-Hers on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton. You do not have to attend all the class topics. Please RSVP online at: or call the day prior to each scheduled class so that enough supplies can be gathered and materials prepared in advance. The dates and topics are as follows: September 26, 2017-Brains, Hearts & Eyes Oh My October 24, 2017-Meat of the Matter November 21, 2017-Pet First Aid All the classes will be very fun and energetic as all the sessions will be hands-on. 3

4 Cecil County 4-H Animal Science Planning Meeting On Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 7 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office in Elkton, we will be discussing 4-H Animal Science (beef, dairy, goats, horse, pet, poultry, rabbit, sheep & swine) topics, planning for the 2018 project year and discussing animal science opportunities. We will be discussing Skillathon, Quiz Bowl, Judging, Animal Science Workshops and Animal Science Rules. Anyone (youth and adults) who is interested in the animal science project area are welcome to attend. Cecil County 4-H Horse Bowl Practices Horse Bowl practices will be starting on Wednesday, September 27, Additional practices will be held on October 11 th, October 18 th, November 1 st, November 18 th, November 29 th, December 6 th and December 13 th at 6:30 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office. Clovers that will be age 8 as of January 1, 2018 are welcome to join the practices this fall as you don t have to wait until January to join in. Please contact Monica Mason at monica.mason80@gmail.com if you have any questions. National 4-H Week Activities National 4-H Week is October 1-7, Show that you are proud to be a 4-H member during National 4-H Week. This is a great way to show your 4-H spirit by telling others what you do in 4-H and encouraging others to join. 4-H promotional materials are available in the Cecil County Extension Office. Sunday, October 1 - Show Your Green Wear green! Show off your 4-H gear and spark conversations about your project Monday, October 2 - Eat Your Green Promoting the fourth H, Health. Eat your favorite green food! Share your favorite recipe or snack. Tuesday, October 3 - Share the Green Tell all your friends about the Power of 4-H, and paint your social media green. Wednesday, October 4 - Green STEMs (National Youth Science Day) STEM is everywhere, not just in the classroom. Share your 4-H projects and hobbies, highlighting how Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) is part of almost everything we do. Thursday, October 5 Wear Your Green Wear your 4-H t-shirts to promote 4-H! Friday, October 6 - Green Gratitude Day 4-H would not be possible without the support of our amazing 4-H educators, volunteers, leaders, parents, and community partners. Show your appreciation in your own special way! The Goblin Gallop The Cecil County 4-H Horse Program is sponsoring a Halloween Themed Paper Chase on Sunday, October 22, 2017, beginning from the North Appleton Lot at Fair Hill. There will be Slowpokes and Daredevils, a Costume Contest, great food, great photographer, great goodie bags, great fun... basically, GREAT EVERYTHING! The cost is $20 for 4-H members and UME 4-H volunteers and $30 for all other riders. The horse program fundraising event helps keep the cost down for 4-H horse activities including Horse Hoopla. See the Goblin Gallop Flyer for additional information. Please contact Monica Mason at monica.mason80@gmail.com for more information. National Youth Science Day Join us on Wednesday, October 4th at 6:30 PM in the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office, for the tenth annual 4-H National Youth Science Day, entitled Incredible Wearables, where participants will use the engineering design process to build a prototype wearable technology that will gather data to help solve a real-world problem. Contact April in the Extension Office by Monday, October 2 nd if you plan to participate. Delaware Livestock Exposition The 2017 Delaware Livestock Exposition will be held on October 14-15, 2017 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington, DE. The exhibitor s handbook and entry forms are available online at State Archery Contest The State 4-H Archery Event will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the Carroll County Ag Center, Westminster. Good luck Cecil participants! 4

5 Cecil County 4-H Open House and Project Showcase Come to the Cecil County 4-H Open House and Project Showcase on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton from 6-8 PM. 4-H staff, volunteers and 4-H youth will have displays and activities to share with prospective and current 4-H families. State Shotgun Contest The State 4-H Archery Event will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Prince George s County Trap and Skeet Center in Glenn Dale. Registration materials are available from your shooting sports instructor or the Cecil County Extension Office. State Dog Bowl Contest The State 4-H Dog Bowl Contest will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the University of Maryland College Park. Registration materials are available from the Cecil County Extension Office. Apple/Pumpkin Fest & Table Setting Contest Apple/Pumpkin Fest and a Table Setting Contest will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Calvert Grange Hall in Calvert. Apple/Pumpkin Entries will be accepted from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. The judging and program will begin at 10 AM. The main ingredients in the recipe must be apples or pumpkins. The table settings must be set up by no later than 10:30 AM and judging will begin at 10:45 AM. Contestants will be judged with their entry. See the attached flyers for registration and class information. Registrations are due by Monday, October 30th in the Cecil County Extension Office. Maryland STEM Festival Opportunities with the Cecil County 4-H Program The Maryland STEM Festival runs from October 31 st -November 12 th. Join us on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from 6:30-8:30 PM for a variety of AGsploration related activities at the University of Maryland Cecil County Office. Please RSVP your attendance by Friday, November 3 rd with the Cecil County Extension Office. We are also partnering with the library with several activities 11/2-4:30-5:30 PM to Learn about potatoes & how chips are made and print 3-D Chip Clips at the Chesapeake City Library; 11/6 & 11/9 at the Teen Tech Lounge from 3-4 PM at the Perryville Library and 11/8 for Lego Robotics from 4-5 PM at the Cecilton Library. Please RSVP to the library program using the library registration system. These activities are part of hundreds of activities being offered during the Maryland STEM festival. Check out more information at: to look at a complete listing of all the STEM festival activities. State 4-H Dressage Show & Combined Test The State 4-H Dressage Show & Combined Test will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the Carroll County Ag Center in Westminster. Registration materials will be available soon. Open Fair Board Meeting/Fair Board Opportunities The open Fair Board meeting is scheduled on November 9 th at 7:00 PM in the Elk Room of the County Administrative Building. This is the meeting to attend if you are interested in serving on the Cecil County Fair Board or have information or changes to propose to the Fair Board. The Fair Board also has positions for 4-H youth who are interested in serving on the Cecil County Junior Fair Board. The application is available on the Cecil County Extension website at: and is due by October 31, 2017 to April Barczewski. Breakfast with Santa & Holiday Craft Workshop The 4-H Junior Council is planning an exciting Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 8-10 AM and Holiday Workshop from 10 A.M. until 1 PM at the Walls Activity Hall in Fair Hill. There is also a class offered for adults. The cost for youth is $5 per person and for adults is $10 per person by November 23 rd and $7 for youth and $12 for adults after that date and at the door. This is a great workshop for having fun with 4-H friends from other clubs and to make holiday crafts at an affordable price. The registration flyer will be in the next newsletter or can be downloaded online at: Friends of Cecil County 4-H Benefit Auction Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 2nd! We will be holding our annual Cecil County 4-H Benefit Auction to help support the Cecil County 4-H Program. The doors open at 6 PM and beginning at 7:00 P.M. there will be the Live Auction to raise money for our clubs and county 4-H programs. Club donations are due by Monday, November 20 th. Clubs can contribute to the auction by getting items donated or creating a gift basket. One half of whatever your items earn at the auction will go to your club and the 5

6 other half will go to fund county 4-H programs like Achievement Night. Any questions may be answered by contacting April or Vicki at the Extension Office. Please support your local 4-H program! To make this event successful, everyone needs to help. If every club and the All Stars can get items donated for the auction, we will have a great turnout! Auction information including donation forms can be found online at: University of Maryland Extension 4-H Volunteer Trainings Are you interested in becoming a University of Maryland Extension Volunteer or do you know anyone that might be interested? Don t wait because now is the time April and/or Vicki will be conducting two UME Volunteer trainings this fall. They are: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton from 6:30-8:30 PM Monday, November 6, 2017 in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton from 6:30-8:30 PM Monday, January, 8, 2108 in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton from 6:30-8:30 PM If you are interested in becoming a 4-H Volunteer please register online at or call the Extension Office at to confirm your attendance. Maryland 4-H State Council The Maryland 4-H State Council is the premier 4-H leadership opportunity in Maryland. Are you years 4-H age in 2018 and passionate about growing the Maryland 4-H Program? Join the State Council! Applications for 2018 are due to the State Office by early December. Visit for the application. State 4-H Council General Membership applications are due December 1 st. Ownership Deadline for Market-Ready Beef and Dairy Steers for 2018 The County and State ownership deadline is January 1, 2018 for Market Beef and Dairy Steers. We will be tagging and weighing steers on Saturday, January 6 th from 9-11 AM. Steers must be in the individual name of the 4-H member. For the Cecil County Fair market ready steers must be born after August 1, Beef and Dairy Steers must be born after January 1, 2017 to be eligible for the Maryland State Fair 4-H participation. Club Activities and Highlights Junior Council Exchange Program Meeting The Cecil County 4-H Junior Council invites all 4-H teens (Ages 13-18) that are interested in participating in the Interstate Exchange to attend the Junior Council meeting on Monday, September 25 th at 7 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office in Elkton. At their meeting the youth will be discussing potential exchange locations. If you have questions contact Susan Knight at susasnk@ardenttitle.com or call Calvert Boys & Girls-A Night of Fun The Calvert Boys and Girls 4-H Club members are Celebrating 75 years as a 4-H club. As part of the celebration, they invite all current 4-Hers and their families to a line dancing and game night on Saturday, September 30 th from 7-9 pm at the Calvert Grange. There is no charge. Donations of snacks and sodas are welcome. Please RSVP your attendance to Ellen at Parents must stay with children under 11. Calvert Boys & Girls 75 th Celebration Congratulations to the Calvert Boys & Girls 4-H Club that will be celebrating its 75 th year as a 4-H club on Saturday, October 1, Clays Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser The Young Guns 4-H Club is sponsoring a fundraiser to benefit the Union Hospital Breast Center on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the Oxford Gun Club. Registration begins at 7 AM and the shoot begins at 9 AM. Contact Karl LaSala at: for more information. Young Gun s Gun Raffle The Young Guns 4-H Club is doing a gun raffle with Ducks Unlimited & a local Boy Scout troop. Contact Karl LaSala at: to purchase tickets. The drawing will be held on October 22,

7 Making Strides at Farmer s Market at Tractor Supply Elkton The Making Strides 4-H club will be participating in the Tractor Supply Farmer s Market on Saturday, October 7 th. They will be selling a variety of homemade goodies. Haunted Corn Maze at Gifford s Calvert Boys & Girls is hosting a haunted corn maze at Gifford s Corn Maze on October 7 and 14, 2017, Rising Sun. Cecil County 4-H Camp is hosting a haunted corn maze at Gifford s Corn Maze on October, 20-21, 2071 from dusk-9 PM, Rising Sun. This fundraiser will help to offset the cost of camp. See the attached flyer for additional information. Making Strides Chili & Soup Cookoff Fundraiser The Making Strides 4-H Club will be holing a Chili & Soup Fundraiser on October 14, 2017 at the Calvert Grange. See the flyer for additional information. Calvert Boys & Girls Sub Sale The Calvert Boys & Girls 4-H Club will be hosting a sub sale on Saturday, October 21, Preorder is required. Contact Ellen Larrimore at for more information. Calvert Boys & Girls Quarter Auction The Calvert Boys & Girls 4-H Club will be holding a Quarter Auction on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Calvert Grange. Contact Ellen Larrimore at for more information. Animal Science Project Updates Webinar for Volunteers The State 4-H Animal Science Project Updates Webinar for volunteers will take place on Tuesday, December 19, 6:30-8:30pm via Connect. This session will provide an overview of Animal Science Program policy and event changes/updates for This session is for Maryland 4-H Volunteers and Fair Volunteers working with 4-H members in the Animal Science program areas. Registration information for this program will be available in the next newsletter. Leaders Corner Cecil 4-H UME Volunteer & Teen Development Series Volunteers are encouraged to enhance their skills by registering for the Cecil County 4-H Volunteer Development Series. You can pick and choose which topics you would like to attend. The topics and dates are as follows: 10/5- National 4-H Volunteer eforum Cultivating an Environment for Growing True Leaders, 7-8:30 PM 11/2 National 4-H Volunteer eforum STEM ming into Animal Science, Growing True Leaders, 7-8:30 PM 11/7-Club Management, Program Planning & Working with your Officer Team, 7-8:30 PM 12/7-National 4-H Volunteer eforum Helping 4-Hers Grow in Life & Work The programs will take place at the University of Maryland Extension Cecil County 4-H Office at 200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton in Suite If you would like to attend, please register online at or call the Extension Office at See the eforum flyer for additional details. Attention Club Leaders-All Club Forms and Resources Available Online All 4-H Club Leaders Resources can be found at including the fundraiser approval request that we ask you to submit at least 30 days prior to your planned fundraiser. 4-H Leaders and Volunteers Meetings The next Cecil County 4-H Leaders and Volunteers meeting will be on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 7 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton. 4-H Leaders Reminder-Club Financial Books Don't forget to close out treasurer's books, ending June 30, 2017 which runs the 4-H Foundation Fiscal Year from July 1, 2016-June 30, We prefer that your completed books be submitted to the Cecil County Extension Office by November 15, Club leaders must also complete the 990-N e-postcard online with the IRS by no later than November 15, Thank you for your diligence on this important club paperwork! 7

8 Educational Videos, Learning Kits, and Materials Available For Loan The Cecil County 4-H Office has some educational videos, learning kits, curriculum and equipment which club leaders can borrow from our office on a variety of topics. If you are interested in borrowing videos, learning kits, curriculum or equipment stop by the Extension office or April at adhall@umd.edu. Maryland 4-H Foundation Opportunities Maryland 4-H Horsemen s Party The 31 st Annual Maryland 4-H Horsemen s Party is scheduled for Sunday, October 8, 2017 from 3-6:30 pm at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. The event serves two main purposes for the Maryland 4-H Horse Program. First it provides an opportunity to recognize 4-H members, volunteers and supporters for their outstanding accomplishments and amazing support. Second, the party is an important fundraising event. Proceeds benefit the Sallie Robertson Memorial 4-H Horse Endowment Fund which helps to underwrite the Maryland 4-H Horse Program. We hope you will plan to join us! Registration materials and additional information are available online at: Other AGNR College Open House Fall is a busy time, but we hope you will mark your calendars and make time to attend the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) Open House. The 2017 event will be held on Saturday, October 14, from 10:00 am. to 3:00 p.m., at the Central Maryland Research and Education Center, Clarksville Facility at 4240 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, in Howard County, Maryland. It's FREE and open to the public. Support the Tractor Supply Paper Clover program from October 4 th -15 th at the Tractor Supply Store here in Elkton as part of the proceeds benefit the Cecil County 4-H Program. 4-H Calendar of Events September Junior Council Meeting, 7 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 26 Hands-On Animal Science: Brains, Hearts & Eyes Oh My, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 27 Horse Bowl Practice, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 28 Cecil 4-H Animal Science Planning Meeting, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 30 Calvert Boys & Girls 75 th Reunion A Night of Fun-Line Dancing & Games, 7-9 PM, Calvert Grange, Calvert October Calvert Boys & Girls 75 th Reunion Celebration, Calvert Grange, Calvert 1-7 National 4-H Week (Daily State Council Activities in Home County) 4-15 Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover Fundraiser, Elkton 4 National 4-H Youth Science Day Activity, Incredible Wearables, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 5 National 4-H Volunteer e-forum, Cultivating an Environment for Growing True Leaders, 7 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 6 DEADLINE: National 4-H Conference Portfolios Due to UME-Cecil 4-H Office (After County Approval must be submitted to State in online portal by 10/15) 7 State 4-H Archery Match, Carroll County Ag Center, Westminster 7 Making Strides Farmers Market Day Fundraiser at Tractor Supply, Elkton 7 & 14 Calvert Boys & Girls Haunted Maze Fundraiser, Gifford s, Rising Sun 8 Maryland 4-H Horsemen s Party, Timonium 8 Clays Against Breast Cancer, Registration begins at 7 AM, Event starts at 9 AM, Oxford Gun Club, Oxford 11 & 18 Horse Bowl Practices, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton Fair Hill International, Fair Hill 14 AGNR Open House, 10 AM-3 PM, Clarksville 14 Cecil County Farm Museum Apple Butter Festival, 10 AM-4 PM, Fair Hill 14 Making Strides Soup & Chili Cook-off Fundraiser, Calvert Grange, Calvert 14 Several Club Fundraisers at Calvert Elementary School Fall Fest, Calvert Delaware Livestock Exposition, Harrington 14 & 15 Several Club Fundraisers at Gifford s Farm & Feed Store Fall Festival, 11 AM-6 PM, Rising Sun 15 Countywide 4-H Craft Class, 2-4 PM, St. Mary Anne s Episcopal Church, North East 17 University of Maryland Extension Volunteer Training, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 20 & 21 Camp Haunted Maze Fundraiser, Dusk to 9 PM, Gifford s, Rising Sun 21 Calvert Boys & Girls Sub Sale Fundraiser 22 Cecil County 4-H Horse Program, Goblin Gallop Fundraiser, Fair Hill 8

9 24 Hands-On Animal Science: Meat of the Matter, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 25 Cecil 4-H Open House & Project Showcase, 6-8 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 28 State 4-H Shotgun Match, Prince George s Trap & Skeet Center, Glenn Dale 29 State 4-H Dog Bowl Contest, University of Maryland, College Park 31 DEADLINE: Junior Fairboard Application (Due to April Barczewski) 31 DEADLINE: Diamond Clover Level 6 Project Completion Reports to State via Online Portal 31-11/12 Maryland STEM Festival November DEADLINE: MD 4-H Foundation Grants for Clubs 1, 18 & 29 Horse Bowl Practice, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 2 National 4-H Volunteer e-forum, STEMming into Animal Science, Growing True Leaders, 7 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 2 Record Book Workshop, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 4 Apple/Pumpkin Fest, Entries-9 AM, Activities-10 AM, Calvert Grange, Calvert 4 Calvert Boys & Girls Quarter Auction Fundraiser, Calvert Grange, Calvert 5 State 4-H Dressage Show & Combined Test, Carroll County Ag Center, Westminster 6 University of Maryland Extension Volunteer Training, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 7 Volunteer Series: Club Management, Program Planning & Working with your Officer Team, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 8 AGsploration Activities as part of the Maryland STEM Festival, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 9 Cecil County Fair Open Fair Board Meeting, 7 PM, Cecil County Administrative Building-Elk Room, Elkton 12 Countywide 4-H Craft Class, St. Mary Anne s Episcopal Church, North East, 2-4 PM 15 DEADLINE: 990-N E-postcard for Club & 4-H Club Treasurers Book for FY Maryland 4-H Volunteer and Teen Forum, Clarion Inn, Frederick 19 State 4-H Horse Advisory Meeting, College Park 20 Cecil 4-H Leaders & Volunteer Meeting, 7 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 20 DEADLINE: Cecil County 4-H Benefit Auction Donations 21 Hands-On Animal Science: Pet First Aid, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton December DEADLINE: Maryland 4-H State Council 2018 General Membership Applications Due 2 Breakfast with Santa, 8-10 AM, Walls Activity Hall, Fair Hill 2 Holiday Craft Workshop, 10 AM-1 PM, Walls Activity Hall, Fair Hill 2 Countywide 4-H Benefit Auction, Doors open at 5:30 PM, Live auction begins at 7 PM, Walls Activity Hall, Fair Hill, 6 & 13 Horse Bowl Practice, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 7 National 4-H Volunteer e-forum, Helping 4-Hers Grow in Life & Work, 7 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 17 Countywide 4-H Craft Class, St. Mary Anne s Episcopal Church, North East, 2-4 PM 19 State 4-H Animal Science Update for Volunteers via Webinar January DEADLINE: H Club Plans to be turned into the Extension Office or ed to April 4 Cecil 4-H Record Book Workshop, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 5 DEADLINE: Senior 4-H Essay & Resume due to Cecil County Extension Office for National 4-H Congress, West Virginia Older Members Conference, Camp Miniwanca, & Virginia 4-H Congress for Review (After County Approval must be submitted to State in online portal by 1/15) 5 DEADLINE: Winterfest Class Ideas to the Extension Office 6 Tagging & Weigh In & Ownership Deadline for Market Ready Beef & Dairy Steers, 9-11 AM, Fair Hill 8 University of Maryland Extension Volunteer Training,6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton, 6:30 PM 14 State 4-H Awards Gala, Timonium 15 Horse Fun Day, Calvert Grange, Calvert 18 Cecil County Breeders Fair Planning Meeting, 7 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 19 DEADLINE: All Cecil County 4-H Record Books, 7 PM, UME Cecil County Office, Elkton Horse World Expo including 4-H Horse Art Contest, Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium 21 Countywide 4-H Craft Class, St. Mary Anne s Episcopal Church, North East, 2-4 PM 31 DEADLINE: Completed 2017 Diamond Clover Level 1-5, Horsemanship Standards and Service Learning Forms 31 DEADLINE: Completed 2017 Club Forms ***For more information about any event, call, or stop by the University of Maryland Extension Cecil County 4-H Office. If you need special assistance to participate in any of our programs, please contact the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office, at at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled program. 9

10 Rabbit Wranglers-2 nd Sunday Tailwinds Trotters -2 nd Sunday Making Strides-3 rd Sunday C-Line 1 st Placers-3 rd or 4 th Sunday Carrot Crunchers-4 th Sunday Puddle Jumpers -2 nd Monday Stars & Stripes -2 nd & 4 th Monday Junior Council-3 rd or 4 th Monday Calvert Boys & Girls Clovers-2 nd Monday Kids of the Future-2 nd & 4 th Tuesday Reaching for the Stars-2 nd Saturday Rainbow Riders-3 rd Saturday 4-H Club Meeting Dates Cecil Tech Wizards Clovers-1 st Wednesday Kibbles-N-Kids-2 nd Wednesday Rising Sun Milk Squirters-2 nd Wednesday Cecil Sliders-2 nd Wednesday Cecil Tech Wizards-3 rd Wednesday Calvert Boys and Girls-1 st Thursday Krazy Kritters-3 rd Thursday Tri-State Trotters-2 nd Friday Young Guns Shotgun Practice-Last Friday Robotics-Varies April Hall Barczewski Victoria Vicki Stone Extension Educator Program Assistant 4-H Youth Development 4-H Youth Development Cecil County Cecil County University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. The following documents are located on the Cecil County Extension website at under the 4-H Youth Development Tab Cecil County Fair 4-H Awards Ceremony Results Cecil County Junior Fair Board Application Cecil County 4-H Open House Flyer Cecil 4-H Volunteer E-Forum Flyer Cecil 4-H Horse Program Goblin Gallop Flyer 4-H Country Craft Workshops Flyer Making Strides Chili & Soup Cook Off Fundraiser Apple/Pumpkin Fest Flyer Best Dressed Table Flyer 10

11 Cecil County Fair H Awards Ceremony Results Indoor Exhibits Food Preservation: Canned Fruit-Anna Reyburn Canned Vegetables & Meats-Anna Reyburn Jellies, Jams & Bread Spreads-Anna Reyburn Baked Products & Candy: Yeast Breads & Rolls-Arianna Cordrey Quick Breads-Anna Reyburn Cakes & Cupcakes-Abby Cocco Decorated Cakes-Hannah Kirk Cookies-Ella Shortall Candy-Alexander Logan Healthy Choices-Taylor Knight Expressive Arts: Fine Arts-Heather Mullins Photography-Isabel Lopez Handicrafts & Handiwork: Quilting-Maggie Edelson Needlework-Lexy Droz Knitting/Crocheting/Tatting/Felting-Kerry Reynolds Crafts-Courtney Foreman Home Furnishing-Abby Shortall Woodworking-Taylor Knight Garments/Clothing-Courtney Schrader Miscellaneous: Childcare & Babysitting-Carlin Smith Collections-Seth Donnelley Youth Poster Art-Reed Mason Welding Craftsmanship-Andrea Gold Other 4-H Projects-Adele Macatee Fashion Revue: Junior Constructed Wear-Tarra Todd Intermediate Constructed Wear-Hannah Kirk Senior Constructed Wear-Courtney Schrader Junior Ready to Wear-Evan Wilson Intermediate Ready to Wear-Brynn LaSala Senior Ready to Wear-Arianna Cordrey Farm & Garden Products: Potted Plants-Evan Wilson Cut Flowers-Ella Shortall Flower Arrangements-Caylin Warner Field Products: Hay-Cade Eyman Field Products: Straw-Anna Reyburn Field Products: Grains-Sam Reyburn Field Products: Christmas Tree-Rhandi Brown Eggs-Rhandi Brown Garden Products-Laynee Eyman Herbs-Gabby Durham Honey-Marissa Civate Large Animals: Dairy Fitting & Showing-Courtney Schrader Supreme Champion Dairy-Courtney Schrader Dairy Steer Fitting & Showing-Olivia Ness Dairy Steer-Conner Heher ROG Dairy Steer-Conner Heher Beef Fitting & Showing-Anna Reyburn Beef Steer-Olivia Ness ROG Beef Steer-Olivia Ness Beef Heifer-Sophie Dollenger Swine Fitting & Showing-Sam Reyburn Market Hog-Olivia Ness ROG Market Hog-Travis Bare Breeding Hog-Hailey Poole Sheep Fitting & Showing-Jayci Mitchell Market Lamb-Reed Mason ROG Lamb-Hailey Weaver Breeding Ewe-Reed Mason Breeding Ram-Hailey Weaver Dairy Goat Fitting & Showing-Erricka Maule Best Doe of Show-Ruby Garvey Best Buck of Show-Melinda Ward Premier Exhibitor-Erricka Maule Meat Goat Fitting & Showing-Jayci Mitchell Market Meat Goat-Caity Mitchell ROG Meat Goat-Mackenzie Barnett Breeding Meat Goat Doe-Jayci Mitchell Breeding Meat Goat Buck-Claudia Severson Horse: English: Junior Grooming & Showmanship-Angela Edelson Intermediate Grooming & Showmanship-Gavra Goldie Senior Grooming & Showmanship-Andrea Gold Walk/Trot Rider-Allena Crabbe Beginner Rider-Elizabeth Devine Junior Equitation-Angela Edelson Intermediate Equitation-Brynn LaSala Senior Equitation-Sydney Aguilar Green Horse/Pony-Gavra Goldie Pleasure Pony-Danielle Triola Pleasure Horse-Gavra Goldie Pony Hunter-Reed Mason Horse Hunter-Sydney Aguilar High Point Junior-Reed Mason High Point Intermediate-Gavra Goldie High Point Senior-Sydney Aguilar Western:

12 Beginner Grooming & Showmanship-Michael Chambers Junior Grooming & Showmanship-Dominck Miller Intermediate Grooming & Showmanship-Vivian Miller Senior Grooming & Showmanship-Mackenzie Barnett Beginner Horsemanship-Madison Rust Junior Horsemanship-Reed Mason Beginner Rider-Madison Rust Intermediate Rider-Gavra Goldie Senior Rider-Arianna Cordrey Senior Pleasure-Carly Korup Green Horse-Brianna Trimmer Senior Trail-Brianna Trimmer Beginner Speed-Mackenzie Whited Junior Speed-Reed Mason Intermediate Speed-Brianna Trimmer Senior Speed-Andrea Gold Command-Carly Korup High Point Junior-Reed Mason High Point Intermediate-Brianna Trimmer High Point Senior-Mackenzie Barnett Jumper: 2 -Mary Kate Edelson 2 6 -Sydney Aguilar Dressage: High Point-Abbey Kegley Combined Test: High Point-Abbey Kegley Small Animals: Best of Show Small Pets-Taylor Knight Best of Show Large Pets-Melinda Ward Best of Show Pygmey Goat-Taylor Todd Rabbit Showmanship-Sadie Kalman Best of Show Rabbit-Sadie Kalman Market Rabbits-Hannah Kirk Cavy Shownamship-Gavin Davis Best of Show Guinea Pig-Savanah Walker Dog: First Year Novice Fitting and Showing-Rebekah Maggitti Novice Fitting and Showing-Rachel Ward Open Fitting and Showing-Carly Melkulski Overall Fitting and Showing-Carly Melkulski Poultry and Fowl: Poultry Showmanship-Rachel Rhoades Egg Production-Rhandi Brown Purebred Large Fowl-Sophia Rickert Bantam Purebred-Rhandi Brown Crossbred-Julie Wagner Market Broiler Pair-Gavin LaSala Overall Waterfowl-Ethan Lacher Engineering Events: Farm Tractor-Cole Stafford Lawn Tractor-Hunter Madron Bicycle-Rachel Ward Computer-Ethan Lacher Electric/Energy-Ethan Lacher Small Engines-Nicholas Rawlings ATV Safety-Gage Baber Welding-Will Keys Shooting Sports: Compound Archery Intermediate-Danielle Triola Recurve Archery-Bethany Wilson Shotgun Junior-Kasey Mackey Shotgun Intermediate-Hunter Clark Shotgun Senior- Noah Cage Shotgun Advanced-Gavin LaSala (High Score) Pretty Animal: Small Animal-Julie Wagner Large Animal-Michael Chambers Herdsman: Overall Beef: Olivia Ness Overall Swine: Travis Bare Overall Sheep: Melinda Ward Overall Dairy: Selena Oceanic and Courtney & Jared Schrader; Grant Carew, Aubrey Lovelace, Tyler McMullen, JP Tracy & Mackenzie Underwood Overall Goat: Ezra Griest & Melinda Ward Overall Individual Horse: Reed Mason Overall Group Horse: Brielle & Jenna Clark, Julia Edwards & Kayleigh Freeland Overall Individual with Multiple Horses: Sarah Megee Poultry Husbandry Team: Brynn & Gavin LaSala Poultry Husbandry Individual: Nathaniel Logan Rabbit Husbandry Team: Sadie Kalman & Brynn LaSala Rabbit Husbandry Individual: Alexis Miller Club Entries: Club Promotional Booth-Puddle Jumpers Club Themed Booth-Rising Sun Milk Squirters Club Promotional Banner-Tailwinds Trotters Club Themed Banner-Rainbow Riders Clover Banner-Calvert Boys & Girls Clovers Club Decorated Board-Making Strides Club Promotional Trashcan-Calvert Boys & Girls Club Themed Trashcan-Kibbles N Kids Clover Decorated Trashcan-Kibbles N Kids Clovers Club Scrapbook-Tailwinds Trotters Clover Scrapbook-Calvert Boys & Girls Clovers Parade Promotional Walking Unit-Kibbles N Kids Parade Promotional Float-Puddle Jumpers & Tailwinds Trotters Clover Walking Unit-Calvert Boys & Girls Clovers Junior Fairboard Poster Contest: Best Overall-JP Tracy Team Goat Fitting-The Last Minuteers 4-H All-Star Scholarship Recipient: Rebekah Maggitti Carl Stafford Spirit Award: Hunter Madron

13 Junior Fair Board Responsibilities A big part of 4-H is the Cecil County Fair, which is a lot of work but is also very fun and rewarding! Junior Fair Board members have an important role at the fair, before the events begin and after the events end. Members help with accepting Home Art and Farm and Garden entries, at Livestock check in and at the shows. They plan and help lead special events including the Cecil Celebrities Event, 4-H Team Goat Fitting Event, 4-H awards ceremony, children s day, pretty animal contest, senior day, recycling, social media, and at other events. Moreover, they coordinate educational displays in the barns and buildings promoting 4-H and Agriculture. Responsibilities start before the fair opens with members working with adult committees, organizing ribbons and trophies and assisting with set up and after the fair is over with clean up. Junior Fair Board members are expected to attend meetings in January, March, May, June, July, October, and the dinner in December and help with work sessions at the fairgrounds. In addition, members are to be positive role models as you are representing 4-H and the fair. Members help establish rules and assist in carrying out the entire county Junior Fair program under the guidance of the Cecil County Fair Board and Cecil County Extension Office. The board is made up of 4-H youth. Members are selected for a one-year term and can reapply each year. Applicants must be between the ages of as of January 1, 2018 and be a good standing member in the Cecil County 4-H program or a 4-H Alumni. Those out of 4-H must have a Cecil County Fair Board Director who is a committee chairperson to be your mentor. The mentor cannot be a direct relative. Please submit application and one letter of recommendation (from a non-relative) (letter of recommendation only needed for new members) to: April Barczewski, UME-Cecil County, 200 Chesapeake Blvd, Suite 1500, Elkton, MD or adhall@umd.edu Cecil County Junior Fair Board Application DUE: OCTOBER 31, 2017 Name: Age (1/1/18): Address: Phone: School: 1. Activities, Leadership and Interest a. Years as a Junior Fair Board Member: Explain Responsibilities: Grade: b. Years in 4-H: Name of Club(s): Explain Positions Held/Responsibilities: c. Explain School and Other Outside Activities and Positions Held: d. Hobbies and Interest:

14 2. Explain your leadership experiences? 3. What have you exhibited or how have you participated in the Cecil County Fair in the past three years? 4. Why do you wish to serve on the Cecil County Junior Fair Board? 5. What is your favorite aspect of the Cecil County Fair and why? 6. What, in your opinion, is the Junior Fair Board s responsibility to the Fair? 7. Describe, in your opinion, what you believe to be the Fair s responsibility to our community? 8. If selected to the Junior Fair Board, what changes or improvements would you like to see at the Cecil County Fair? If out of 4-H, name of Fair Board Director and Committee Chairperson who will be your mentor Mentor Name: Mentor Signature: In signing this I understand my responsibilities in serving on the Cecil County Junior Fair Board. Signature: Date:

15 You re Invited! You and your Family are invited to the Cecil County 4-H Open House where we will showcase our clubs and projects! Join your fellow 4-Hers and new youth as you learn about what Cecil County 4-H has to offer. Bring a friend and join in on the fun! Wednesday, October 25, PM University of Maryland Extension Cecil County Office University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office by October 1, 2017 at or adhall@umd.edu.

16 You re invited to the 2017 National 4-H Volunteer e-forum. Join us and get energized as you network with volunteers, county-based staff, and state specialists from across the country! Sessions include: October 5, :00-8:30 PM (ET) Cultivating an Environment for Growing True Leaders Creating an environment where 4-H members feel safe as they grow and develop leadership skills means having volunteers who understand the basics of positive youth development. This session will feature ideas and activities that help foster life skill development by focusing on strategies for more effective club interactions. Participants will learn about the Essential Elements of 4-H and the 5 C s of positive youth development, so join us to set the stage for more successful club meetings! November 2, :00-8:30 PM (ET) STEM ming into Animal Science, Growing True Leaders Build on the roots of 4-H as we STEM our way into agriculture and animal science for experienced and new 4-H ers. Gain resources to incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) leaders through traditional animal sciences project areas in communities. Volunteers will gain ideas for planning and organizing fun, educational sessions for youth. December 7, :00-8:30 PM (ET) Helping 4-H ers Grow in Life & Work In 4-H, all youth can explore their future. Club meetings, events, camps, and after-school programs are places to develop life skills and expand their interests through 4-H. During this session volunteers will share ideas, receive resources, and see a variety of successful programs that help youth focus on life-long learning, workforce readiness, and career exploration. Caring adults can help all young people make decisions and create their own positive future. University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office 2 weeks prior to the scheduled class at or adhall@umd.edu. More Information Questions? For the Cecil County Site-Contact April Barczewski at or adhall@umd.edu Want to register? Visit The 2017 National 4-H Volunteer e-forum was developed in collaboration with 4-H National Headquarters, National 4-H Council, and Cooperative Extension Services.

17 Cecil County 4-H Horse Program Presents: The annual goblin gallop Sunday, October 22, 2017 Please join us for a Halloween themed Paper Chase! Sponsored by: Gifford s Farm Market and Feed Store New Location! Fair Hill NRMA, Appleton North Lot Costume Contest! Scariest Prettiest Funniest Most Original Judge s Special Themed Group 8:30 Registration opens 9:30-11:30 Slower Spooks start 12:00-1:30 Screamin Demons start $30 per rider $20 for 4-H members and volunteers All proceeds benefit the Cecil County 4-H Horse Program For more information or to pre-enter please contact monica.mason80@gmail.com The University of Maryland Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provider of Equal Access Programs. "If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County 4-H Office at by October 1st."

18 COUNTY-WIDE 4-H CRAFT CLASSES-YEAR 1 SEPTEMBER 2017 TO APRIL 2018 Joan Gaffney, 4-H Volunteer plans to offer craft classes to 4-H members and their parents on a monthly basis starting September 17, 2017 to be held at St. Mary Anne s Episcopal Church, 315 South Main Street, North East, MD Classes will be on Sundays from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Park in front of the cemetery wall on the street or in the Post Office parking lot. Some classes will require a small fee of $3 - $5 and will be marked with an asterisk *. RSVP to Joan at or joangaffney.49@gmail.com a week before class. CLASS LIMIT: 12 KIDS. CRAFTS THAT ARE MADE CAN BE GIVEN AS GIFTS OR ENTERED IN THE 2018 CECIL COUNTY FAIR. DATES: Sundays; Oct 15 - Nov 12 - Dec 17 - Jan 21 - Feb 18 - Mar 18 - Apr 15 ****************************************************************************************** REGISTRATION FORM Name: Phone #: _ address: Club: Address: Parent s Name: ****************************************************************************************** #2 (Sun, Oct 15): Materials include: wooden scarecrows, pumpkin carving*, candy corn candle jars, potpourri satchels, embellished grapevine candle rings. Items to bring: old jelly jars, small pinecones, nuts, dried berries, scrap pieces of wood #3 (Sun, Nov 12): Materials include: handmade scarves, stained plastic pieces, patchwork placemats, tie pillows/blankets, sewn pillows. Items to bring: sewing scissors, sewing machine, white thread, measuring tape. #4 (Sun, Dec 17): Materials include: green wreaths/swags*, Christmas ornaments, sewn stockings, pinecone petals. Items to bring: gloves, pinecones, greens, pruning shears. #5 (Sun Jan 21): Materials include: bottle snowman, snowman tree cookies, CD-beaded snowflakes, cotton swab snowflakes, tea-lite glass cup snowman. Items to bring: 4-3-inch thick tree cookies by 10-inches in diameter (pieces cut from a tree log), 2 drinking glasses with stems. #6 (Sun, Feb 18): Materials include: jewelry*, zipper pins, metal crafts, plastic canvas coasters. Items to bring: old pie or cake metal pan. #7 (Sun, Mar 18): Materials include: macramé, slates, wood burning, wood crafts, spindle crafts. Items to bring: sewing scissors, scrap pieces of wood, 4 fan blades. #8 (Sun, Apr 15): Materials include: painting and stenciling, flower arranging*, wreaths, candles*. Items to bring: basket with liner or container for flower arranging, pruning shears. The University of Maryland Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provider of Equal Access Programs. "If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact Joan Gaffney, 2 weeks prior to the scheduled class"

19 Chili & Soup Cook-Off and Costume Contest Saturday, October 14 th 11:00 am until 2:00 pm Calvert Grange Hall 2357 Telegraph Road, Rising Sun, MD Hosted by: Making Strides 4-H Club Enter Your Best Chili or Soup (In Electric Crock Pot Include Your Recipe, with Your Name and Address ON THE BACK) OR Just Come to Enjoy the Food & Fun! Wear a Costume if you want to participate in the Costume Contest! * Youth and Adults may participate * Admission: $4.00 Age 8 to Adult with a Chili or Soup Entry (in a Crock Pot) $8.00 Age 8 to Adult No Entry $ Children 8 and under Admission Includes: All Chilis & Soups, Bread, Beverages, and a Dessert Bar Prizes and Ribbons Awarded for Youth and Adult Chili, Soup, and Costumes RSVP via to: exploring4hworkshops@gmail.com by Tuesday, October 10 th With Number Attending and Which Entry you will be bringing (Youth or Adult / Chili or Soup) Or TEXT RSVP to: The University of Maryland Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provider of Equal Access Programs. "If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact Making Strides 4-H at by October 1st."

20 Apple/Pumpkin Fest Saturday, November 4, :00 am 12:00 noon Calvert Grange Hall 2357 Telegraph Rd., Rising Sun, MD Activities: Apple and Pumpkin Crafts for Children Only Apple/Pumpkin Contest (submit your recipe for judging) Apple/Pumpkin Craft Competition classes for persons ages 5 through 100! Win prizes and ribbons! Door prizes, too! Apple Preparation Contest Rules and Registration The main ingredient must be apples or pumpkins. RECIPES THAT CONTAIN EGGS & MEAT MUST BE FULLY COOKED! Classes are: Pies, Cakes, Other Desserts, Breakfast/Brunch Main Dish, Lunch/Dinner Main Dish, Craft Recipe cards must accompany the prepared recipe DO NOT PUT NAME ON RECIPE CARD. Recipes must be complete & legible Craft entries must include directions. Clovers may ONLY enter 1 craft, NO FOOD RECIPES. They will be judged and presented a Participation Ribbon. Registration Forms must be received by Monday, October 30, 2017 in the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office. All prepared recipes and recipe cards must arrive at the Apple/Pumpkin Fest location (Calvert Grange Hall) between 9AM 9:45 AM on Saturday, November 4, Judging and activities begin at 10AM. Apple/Pumpkin Fest Registration Form - Must be received by Monday, October 30, 2017 Mail to: University of Maryland Extension-Cecil County, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 1500, Elkton, MD Contestant Name Address Phone I would like to participate in the following APPLE division(s): Pies Cake Other Dessert Breakfast/Brunch Main Dish Lunch/Dinner Main Dish Apple Craft (made with real apples) I would like to participate in the following PUMPKIN division(s): Pies Cake Other Dessert Breakfast/Brunch Main Dish Lunch/Dinner Main Dish Pumpkin Craft (made w/real pumpkins) Please check the appropriate age group (age as of 1/1) Clover (Age 5-7) Junior (Age 8-10) Intermediate (Age 11-13) Senior (Age 14-18) Adult (Over 18 & Must be UME Volunteer) Yes, I will be participating in a demonstration Topic/Title: University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office, at by October 13, 2017

21 4-H Best Dressed Table Contest Saturday, November 4, 2017 Calvert Grange, Calvert Set Up between 9-10:30 AM Judging begins at 10:45 AM How It Works: Participants select a theme and display one place setting, including table covering, placemat, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, centerpieces, etc. and create a menu to complement their theme. Judges will visit with each contestant and discuss their entry and view their table and menu. The Rules: 1. The contest is open to Cecil 4-Hers ages 8-18 as of the current year. 2. Provide one complete table setting for one to include: table covering, placemat, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, centerpieces, etc. appropriate for your menu. 3. Type or write a menu on at least a 4x6 medium (paper, chalkboard, poster board, etc.). It should be legible and easy to read and understand (Do not prepare food) 4. Participants MUST provide a card table to display your entry Hers should do their set up and presentation by themselves. Prizes will be awarded for the TOP THREE Junior, Intermediate and Senior displays. Remember this is for fun!!! Creating Your Table Setting Did you know that you can be a designer each time you set the table? A designer chooses and arranges things according to a plan for beauty and order. A neat, interesting, clean and attractive table setting makes any meal more enjoyable. Actually, there is more than one way to set a table. The usual way to set a table is to put all the dishes, flatware, and food on the table before anyone sits down. When there is company or for a special meal, part of the food and dishes may be left in the kitchen and served later. Diners at a buffet or a picnic may fill their plates and glasses before they are seated. The way to set your table depends upon the way the meal is to be served. Select a Theme - What is the occasion...a family dinner, a holiday, or lunch with friends? Select a theme which fits the occasion. Possibilities can run from a fishing party sack lunch to a formal Mother s Day dinner. This theme should be evident. Contestants are encouraged to dress to the theme of their table. Table Accessories - These include any item used to set a table: tablecloth, placemats, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, and centerpiece. Choose table accessories that fit the occasion and carry out the theme. Paper plates, plastic ware, and paper napkins may be used for a picnic but they would not be appropriate for a formal dinner. Flatware and dishware must be safe to eat from i.e., no glitter, glue, etc. is to be used on eating surfaces. Don t forget the table covering. You can include a centerpiece and table decorations. Menu - Be creative don t forget to have a balanced meal which may include appetizers, main dish, vegetables, fruits, desserts, etc. Use the as your guide for developing a healthy meal. Menu can either be sitting on table or propped up on an easel. Contestants should understand the nutrition and preparation of the menu they prepared. For ideas about creating your entry, check out the following fact sheet at: Best Dressed Table Contest Registration Form Must be received by Monday, October 30, 2017 Mail to: University of Maryland Extension-Cecil County, 200 Chesapeake Blvd, Suite 1500, Elkton, MD Contestant Name: Address: Phone: Age Division: Junior (Age 8-10) Intermediate (Age 11-13) Senior (Age 14-18) The University of Maryland Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provider of Equal Access Programs. "If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office at by October 13, 2017