Ferris Wheels, Animals and lots of Fun! Yes, it is time once again for the Mariposa County Fair and the 4-H members from around the county are getting their animals ready for show, entering items from the many 4-H projects like quilts, cooking, crafts, and more. Members are anticipating what ribbon they will earn for their hard work they have done all year.
While you are at the fair this year, please take some time to look at all the 4-H youth projects in Building B and in the livestock area. You will be surprised what a great job these young people can do! These members have gained a great life experience which will help them as they become responsible adults. We thank all the 4-H projects leaders for their mentorship to our youth!
4-H Livestock Judging competition will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 9 a.m. in the Sheep/Swine barn and poultry barn. Come and watch the members show various livestock. Also on Sunday at 3 p.m. will be the Junior Livestock Auction in the Strathern Pavilion. Maybe you would like to bid on an animal for your family.
If you have a hobby or talent that you would like to share with our youth, become a 4-H leader. To become a leader you need to be at least 18 years of age, go through a new leader orientation, DOJ Live Scan, and be approved by the county director. 4-H is just not animals! Some projects of interest for our youth are welding, Marine Biology, forestry, woodworking, GPS/GIS, biking, food preservation, automotive, small engines, computers, basket weaving or if you have other interests that youth would enjoy call me.
Mariposa County 4-H has 6 clubs now: Bootjack 49ers (Lushmeadows area), Catheys Valley, Don Pedro Rattlers, Hornitos, Triangle (Woodland School area), and Clover Pioneers (town).
4-H is fun and it is educational! The new 4-H year in Mariposa County will begin October 1. If your children would like to join a youth program with interesting projects from archery to livestock, or if you are interested on becoming a 4-H volunteer leader, come by the 4-H Booth at the Mariposa County Fair or contact the 4-H office at (209) 966-4829 for further details.
The enrollment fee is $17 per adult and $38 per youth.
Enrollment deadlines are for current 4-H members, Thursday, October 1, 2015 and NEW 4-H members Sunday, November 15, 2015.
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