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 In the News -
October 2009
4-H Month - October
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[Drawing of 4-H Clover - October 4-H Month] October is 4-H month in Arkansas
and will be marked by participation in a national experiment in biofuels, giant
pumpkins, a robot-building competition and a gubernatorial proclamation.
- October 4th -10th is National 4-H Week.
- On October 6th - Perry County 4-H'ers will make and serve
cupcakes and cookies for a 4-H Month Proclamation reception on
the county courthouse lawn.
- Also on October 6th - Hot Spring County hosts its 4-H
achievement award banquet at Malvern High School
- October 7th - The 2009 National Science Experiment, which
this year focuses on biofuels. "Biofuels Blast," as the
experiment is called, will explore the production of the biofuel
ethanol.
- Perry County is making the most of National 4H Week. On the
7th - Perry County 4-H'ers are collecting gently used books and
magazines for 9-18 year olds at Arkansas Children's hospital.
- October 8th - 4-H members from Perry County will serve up
hot dogs and pastries at Perryville City Park for Volunteer
Appreciation Day.
- And on October 9th - they are collecting used inkjet
cartridges and cell phones for recycling.
- October 15th - Bluff Springs 4-H in Stone County hosts 4-H
Night at Mountain View High School from 5 -7 p.m. This is a
chance for students to learn about 4-H from 4-H members.
- October 17th is 4-H Day at the Arkansas State Fair. This is
a big day for all 4H-ers. It includes the giant pumpkin and
watermelon weigh-ins, 4-H poultry cooking contest, entomology
exhibits, 4-H iRobot contest as well as 4-H STEM hands-on
activities.
- In Logan County on October 23rd, 4-H members hosts a 4-H
Rally from 6-9 p.m. at the Paris Fair building.
If you're interested in participating in any of these activities, contact
your county extension agent for details. Be sure to check out our Web site for
more 4-H information. [Drawing of a 4-H clover - October 4-H Month. For more
information: contact your county extension agent
www.kidsarus.org]
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