4-H Center Clean Up Day!

April 24th is 4-H Center Clean Up Day!

C'mon out and make our center look terrific! Bring your tools and equipment for some outdoor work. Don't forget the sunscreen and garden gloves! We will be starting around 9AM but come any time you can if you can't be here early. Call the office (610-489-4315) for more info or email njy1@psu.edu

4-H Babysitting Course Details

April 4-H Babysitting Course at the Indian Valley Library is full.
Contact the library for the library for details on the summer course being held at the library.
100 E. Church Ave. Telford, Pa. 18969
215-723-9109

4-H Babysitting Course at Upper Pekiomen Valley Library this summer,
contact the library for details
Upper Perkiomen Valley Library
350 Main St. Red Hill, Pa. 18076
215-679-2020

4-H Babysitting Course at the 4-H Center
1015 Bridge Rd Collegeville, Pa. 19426
Monday thru Friday, June 28- July 2, 1:30 pm- 3:00pm.
Call 610-489-4315 for a registration brochure.

4-H Babysitting Course Lower Providence Library
50 Parklane Drive Eagleville,Pa. 19403
Call 610-666-6640 for a registration brochure
Mon thru Friday June 28-July 2, 10:30 am- 12:00 noon

Design a Cover for Fashion Revue

Do you like to draw?

If so, enter the contest to design the program cover for 4-H Regional Fashion Revue. You can be a member of any 4-H club to be eligible to submit a drawing. The theme this year is “Picture Perfect”. The drawing should original, be in black and white and no larger than 8.5” by 11”. Drawings are due to the Extension office by May 1. They can be faxed to 610-489-9277, scanned and emailed to nbs1@psu.edu or mailed to the 4-H office at 1015 Bridge Road, Collegeville, PA 19426. Put to the attention of Nancy Stevens. A $25 gift certificate will be given to the member whose design is chosen.

Horses 101- Back to the Basics

Saturday, April 17, 2010
Montgomery Co 4H Ctr., 1015 Bridge Road (Rt. 113) Creamery, PA

Horses 101- Back to the Basics is an educational program open to all horse enthusiasts (show, trail riders, new horse owners) and experience levels (youth and adults). Get ready for the spring riding/showing season and meet other horse owners. Visit the Tack Swap and plan on attending this educational offering. Program topics include:

• Horse Trailering - Keeping You and Your Horse Safe
• Leg Wrapping for Support, Exercise & Shipping
• Making a Good First Impression in the Show Ring
• Natural Hoof Trimming
• Saddle Fitting
• Horse Show Etiquette
• Body Clipping & Braiding

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost for Horse Course 101 = $5/individual, $10/family
Call 610-489-4315

Join the Tail Gaiters 4H Club at the 4H Center for a spring clean-out-the-barn community Tack Swap. Find a bargain. Rent a table for just $15 each.
All proceeds from the swap will benefit the Tail Gaiters 4H Club.
Contact 215-778-6685 for more swap information and table reservations.

Snow Cancellation!

The Montgomery County 4-H Livestock Club meeting scheduled for tonight - Tuesday, February 9th, is canceled due to the SNOW!!!

Any questions please call the 4-H office or your club leader!

New 4-H Quilt Club

Hot News!
There will be a 4-H Quilt Club starting up on January 23 and meeting at the 4-H Center for 6 Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. It is open to youth ages 9 to 14. There is a cost of $25 which covers all quilting materials, batting, thread ,etc. Each participant will make a 36 inch quilt. Call the office to request a brochure or go to http://montgomery.extension.psu.edu/4-H/2010QuiltClub.pdf for more information. Registration is limited.

4-H Clubs Exhibit at Pet Expo

Montgomery County 4-H participated in the Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo, Friday November 6 through Sunday November 8, which was held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. Throughout the weekend, 4-H members passed out informational brochures and were available to answer questions. A computerized slide show ran continuously, highlighting various club programs, horse shows and the 4-H fair. Banners, project posters, and photographs were on display. The club scrapbooks were available to look through and served as a visual explanation of each club’s activities.

The animals exhibited by 4-H members were a big hit. The public was able to meet and pet mini horses, goats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and Seeing Eye puppies.

The Expo provided an opportunity for Club members to reach out to the general public to show how 4-H has evolved from the traditional clubs to a large variety of non-traditional clubs. Livestock, dairy, horse, dog, cat, poultry, rabbits, sewing, beekeeping, gardening, fishing, crafters and Seeing Eye puppy are among those offered for children between the ages of 8 and 19 to join. Special projects such as 4-H State Achievement Days, the Exchange Program, Leadership Conference and Capitol Days were also highlighted.