September 2018
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I know, I know, it’s only September and it is certainly not time to be thinking about the winter holidays. Unless, of course, you are one of those people that listen to Christmas music all year long and think anytime is a good time to think about winter holidays! Either way, you can get into…
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This event is not affiliated with 4-H, but is an opportunity for youth in our community.
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Whenever I talk about our cotton boll and consumer judging team, it’s hard to explain what it is, and the name is not particularly helpful. I like to think of it as our “smart shopper” team, teaching youth how to get the best product for the best price. Anyone can be a part, because everyone is…
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Weekend in the Classic City, hosted by Georgia Collegiate 4-H Club, provides high school youth (9th-12th grade) the opportunity to learn more about higher education and life as a college student. The event, held October 19-21 on the University of Georgia’s campus, offers youth the chance to explore: College search process Applications Preparation for college…
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Schools have been back in session for nearly a month now, but 4-H is headed back into schools beginning this month. Starting in September and continuing throughout the school year, Gordon County 4-H holds over 70 school club meetings each month. These school club meetings are the backbone of the 4-H program, with nearly 1,600…
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The Georgia National Fair is the official state-sponsored fair that is held every October in Perry at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. It is an 11-day fair and attracts over 440,000 visitors annually. The fair offers a wide range of activities and shows, such as agricultural, livestock and horse shows, home and fine arts competitions, youth…
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UGA Extension in Gordon County is offering two separate classes about food nutrition and food safety, taught by two guest speakers from UGA Extension in Family and Consumer Sciences. Coming up first on Thursday, September 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. is a Cooking for a Lifetime presentation titled “Diabetes: How to Live with It.” The presenter…
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Like busting clays and winning prizes? The public is invited to come take part in the Gordon County 4-H Shotgun Tournament to be held on Saturday, September 8 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Gordon County Extension Office at 1282 Highway 53 Spur SW. The event is a fundraiser and an opportunity for youth interested…
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Interested in outer space, rocketry, and STEM? The US Space and Rocket Center is hosting a 4-H Day on Saturday, October 6, 2018. 4-H Day registration includes; Entrance into U.S. Space & Rocket Center, including featured exhibition Exhibition “ISS: Science On Orbit” National Youth Science Day program – “Code Your World” Demonstrations and activities sponsored by…
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