Service Projects
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Gordon County 4-H will be hosting a Rivers Alive river clean-up on Saturday, November 13, from 8:00am-1:00pm. We will hear briefly from a speaker knowledgeable about water resources, then go to three different sites in Gordon County to clean up our waterways. We will return back to the office and lunch will be provided for…
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The Pumpkin Patch is a fundraiser for United Way of Gordon County and Downtown Calhoun sponsored by North Georgia National Bank. Of every pumpkin sold, 100% of those proceeds benefit United Way and Downtown Calhoun. This year’s event will begin on Saturday, October 16th until Thursday, October 28th. On the 16th, we will be having…
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We will have our first meeting of our Community Kindness Club on Saturday, October 23 from 10 am-12noon. We will meet at the Voluntary Action Center and assist with sorting and stocking shelves in the food pantry. Our volunteer club leaders in charge of the activity will be Nicole Blalock and Carrie Parish. We are…
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On Tuesday, September 21 from 4:00-6:00 p.m., Gordon County 4-H’ers will be assisting with preparing race bags for all the runners participating in the United Way Unity Run at the Calhoun Depot. We need at least 8 people to assist with this community service project. Adults can volunteer as well, even if you are not…
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Have you been meaning to get your pets their annual vaccinations and visits? Animal Hospital of Gordon County and Gordon County 4-H are partnering to offer our annual rabies clinic! To be held May 15 8AM-12PM and 1PM-3PM at the Gordon County 4-H Livestock Pavilion, it will be a drive-through clinic with lots of options…
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Are you making a positive impact in your community? Then you’re an Invisalign ChangeMaker. And Invisalign would love to help boost your efforts! That’s why, in partnership with National 4-H Council, they are giving $5,000 to 100 teens (ages 13-19) who we think are changing the world for the better. Share your story! Invisalign is…
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Gordon County 4-H will again be offering the My Preparedness Initiative (MyPI) youth training class in Georgia. Gordon County is one of only eight counties in the state that offers the program. MyPI, a two-time national award winning program, will be led by 4-H Agent, Allie Griner, and Gordon County Fire Chief and Training Chief…
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One of our major community events each year is our Gordon County 4-H Rabies Clinic, supported by the Animal Hospital of Gordon County. While we usually host this event the first two weekends in May, we have talked with our friends at the Animal Hospital of Gordon County and have decided to postpone this year’s…
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The Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Area of Gordon County Extension is accepting donations of gently used or new coats to be given to those in need. Gloves, boggin hats, and scarfs will also be accepted. The items can be dropped off at Gordon County Extension/4-H, 1282 Highway 53 Spur, SW, Calhoun between October 15…
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Engaging in community service provides students with the opportunity to become active members of their community and has a lasting, positive impact on society at large. Community service enables students to acquire life skills and knowledge, as well as provide a service to those who need it most. Gordon County 4-H conducts various community projects…
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