Dear <<First Name>>,
"And the dead leaves lie huddled and still,
No longer blown hither and thither;
The last lone aster is gone;
The flowers of the witch-hazel wither …"
–Robert Frost
While November means the end of a season for some of the vibrant nature around us, this month also marks new beginnings! We hope you and your family will take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our natural world in transition this month.
November 8th is Election Day! Don't forget to practice your civic duty and VOTE! If you need information about where or how to vote this Election Day, visit this website.
In this email, you will find information about upcoming important workshops and holiday events! Please read below - we are excited to see you soon!
Thank You!
Marion County 4-H Educators
Kody Orr, Ashley Shufflebarger, Rachael Smith
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 Volunteer Connections | November 12th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Marion County Extension Office - Volunteers and adults interested in volunteering...join us on November 12th to network with volunteers across the county and complete your online training requirements together! Contact Ashley to RSVP.
Holiday Bake-Off | November 30th at 5 p.m., Marion County Extension Office - This annual event is for youth AND families! Celebrate your heritage, make your favorite family recipe, & compete with other 4-H'ers across the county. Register by November 23rd at https://bit.ly/HolidayBake-off. Open to enrolled 4-H youth grades K-12. Contact Rachael for more information.
4-H Scholarship Workshop | December 7th from 5-8 p.m., Marion County Extension Office - Did you know that as a 4-H high school student, you are eligible for scholarship $$? Families and high school students, join us for this in-person workshop to learn about available scholarships and draft your application with us! RSVP at bit.ly/4hmcscholarship. Contact Ashley for more information.
4-H Sewing Workshop | January Date TBD - Are you interested in learning how to sew or enhancing your sewing skills? Join us for a sewing workshop in January! More information coming soon...
4-H Open Shop @ Machyne | Every 3rd Saturday (Ongoing)
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Meet the Wayne Township 4-H Crew! Melissa and Daníca co-lead 4-H programming in Wayne Township. They host 4-H club meetings and activities in seven township schools and coordinate 4-H workshops, expert guest speakers, and hands-on learning experiences for the young people in Wayne Township! Learn more about them below ⬇️
Why do you love 4-H?
Danica: I grew up in 4-H and have a lot of good memories about 4-H. I met my best friends through 4-H!
Melissa: I love 4-H because no matter what your passion is in 4-H, there is a project that will help you develop & grow in your knowledge of that passion. With 4-H you also learn to develop empathy for your community & fellow 4-H members which will help our youth become philanthropists as adults.
What are you most excited about with this position?
Danica: I am excited to help build engagement for the Fair and Showcase events! I would love to see more participation from the young people in Wayne Township.
Melissa: Getting to introduce our youth to new & interesting topics & experiences.
What are some things that you like to do for fun?
Danica: Crafting - I just finished embroidering a pie art piece, and now I'm deciding on my next project!
Melissa: Playing video games on the computer such as Final Fantasy 14 & Sims 4; also needle crafts like crochet & cross stitch.
Favorite podcast?
Danica: I love any good crime podcast! Crime Junkie, etc.
Melissa: Haunted Road by Amy Bruni on Amazon Music!
Do you believe in aliens?
Danica: I haven't seen any solid proof of it yet, so I can't know for sure!
Melissa: Yes, because the galaxy is a place of mystery & bigger than human comprehension.
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Top left: Marion County Juntos 4-H families graduate from their college & career readiness family engagement sessions!
Top right: Felege Hiywot Center 4-H club participates in Hands-On Hydroponics workshop.
Bottom left: Volunteers gather for the "Volunteers Light the Way" recognition dinner.
Bottom right: 4-H Artistic Chefs Foods Club celebrates National Farm-to-School month with a Great Apple Crunch event!
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