http://groups.ucanr.org/sbdisplay/blogs.cfm?county=6422&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed 4-H Blogs en-us UC ANR http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:28:57 PST Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:28:57 PST On Thursday, January 21, 2010 Merced County 4-H recognized the years of effort our volunteers have put into Making the Best Better for the youth of Merced County. Volunteers and their guests were invited to attend a showing of Always, Patsy Cline at Playhouse Merced where we recognized those volunteers who have dedicated increments of 5 years to 4-H (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30). We also recognized a volunteer and a community member who have been instrumental to the successes we have achieved with......
]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:02:12 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2208&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2208 Merced will be one of the sites for the Statewide 4-H SET training on Saturday February 6th.  Two curricula will be offered in Merced, you will be able to choose to attend one of them. These curricula are very hands on and fun for the youth.  As part of the Statewide 4-H SET program there will not be a fee to participate in the workshop.  The workshop will be held in Merced at our County Ag Center Classroom. These workshops will provide modeling of presentation and hands on practice with...... Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:22:27 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2196&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2196 The 2010 California Camping Conference will be held at the Nevada State 4-H Camp near Stateline, Nevada (at Lake Tahoe) on April 23 - 25, 2010. The conference serves as a valuable resource for camp administrators, camp staff (youth and adult), and Extension Staff in planning and implementing all types of camp programs. Important conference topics include the new Camp Safety Manual addressing California Health and Safety Code requirements for camps; engaging fun activities for your camps;...... Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:12:05 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2195&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2195 Merced County 4-H member and State Ambassador, Austyn Smith is spearheading a campaign to thank all of those who have supported 4-H over the last several years. In doing so, she has developed a Thank-A-Thon and is inviting members and volunteers to participate. Check out the flyer below. You may contact Austyn, using her email, at avsmith09@yahoo.com....
]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:21:22 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2181&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2181 Merced County 4-H Youth Development Program would like to thank and recognize our volunteers dedication to youth in our community!   As a 4-H Volunteer Leader, we would like to invite you to an evening at the theater!  Please join us at Playhouse Merced on Thursday, January 21, 2010 to see the performance of “Always, Patsy Cline.” We hope that you can attend. WHAT:     Merced County 4-H Leaders’ Appreciation Night – Doors open at 6:30 p.m. WHEN:     Thursday, January 21, 2010.  Program starts...... Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:03:34 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2169&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2169 Mark your calendars and get the map, Communications Day will be held on March 13, 2010 at OLM School in Merced. You can sign up online by visiting http://ucanr.org/commday.... Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:23:58 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2168&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2168 In December our 4-H club went Christmas caroling with Snelling and Ballico- Cressey 4-H Clubs and had spaghetti for dinner.  At our December meeting we had a Ho Ho Ho contest. The winners were: John Sanchotena, Genevieve Homen, and Cody Blackwood. Merced River 4-H collected over 25 toys for the Merced County Sheriffs Department Toy-Drive. Everyone had a great time participating in all the activities. Gianna Pareira Merced River 4-H Reporter... Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:06:35 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2153&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2153 Teen 'n Teacher Training (T3) T3 Workshop Dates and Topic Flyer Teen 'n Teacher Training (T3) is a series of workshops and sessions conducted by the UCCE 4-H Program.  The sessions are geared to develop skills in presenting science topics in non formal settings such as youth groups, afterschool, and park and rec programs.  The trainings are for both teens and adults. Teens, volunteers, and teachers are invited to attend our monthly T3 - Teen and Teacher Training. January 27, 2010 we will...... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:41:29 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2094&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2094 We would like to congratulate both Terra Bazan, Merit Award Winner and Keri Court, Medalist of McSwain 4-H Club for their participation in the State Record book Competition. This year 113 books were presented for competition.  It took 40 hours per judge for the weekend competition.  We had 11 judges for a total of 440 hours to judge all the books.  Please say a special thank you to our judges: Fresno Lucile King Alameda Julie...... Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:12:35 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2084&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2084 UPDATE: 12//15/2009   Operation Christmas toy drive is extended! I told you so!  Merced County 4-Hers are AWESOME! So far our 4-H members have overflowed the toy collection barrel three times!!! The Sheriff’s toy drive manager was so overwhelmed he extended the collection date!  He needs more time to prepare the toys for distribution!   The deadline is now the rest of this week.  12/18/09.   So, if you haven’t brought in toys yet, you still have time.  Be a part of this......
]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:57:18 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2083&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2083 We would like to congratulate ten year old Brennan of St. Anthony's 4-H for his 1st place Award Winning Recipe at the Save Mart Kid's Cookoff. Brennan created Jammin' Pineapple Quesadilla Triangles to be judged. You can see his recipe below.    ...
]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:28:15 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2074&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2074 Merced River 4-H   Merced River 4-H had a busy month of November. Our club gathered food for a Thanksgiving basket. For the basket many members brought food like flour, two turkeys, soup, tuna and stuffing packets. There were three committee members: Carley Stone, Clayton Sardella and Chase Whitaker. Mekenna Sherman went to the Merced Post Office for the new Post Master Ceremony. She handed out cookies donated by the Merced River 4-H club. Also at the November meeting we had a gobble contest....... Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:41:35 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2072&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2072 California Camping Conference April 23 – 25, 2010 The 2010 California Camping Conference will be held at the Nevada 4-H Camp near Stateline, Nevada (at Lake Tahoe) on April 23 – 25, 2010. The conference serves as a valuable resource for camp administrators, camp staff (youth and adult), and Extension Staff in planning and implementing all types of camp programs. Important conference topics include the new Camp Safety Manual addressing California Health and Safety Code requirements for......
]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:03:51 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2061&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2061 Merced County Sheriff's Office is in need of the 4-H community help with Operation Christmas! We are in need of new, unwrapped toys for less fortunate children, ages 0-16, who reside in Merced County. We will also accept cash donations which will be used to purchase toys. Please delver toys to the toy barrel in our office entry at the Merced County 4-H Office by December 14, 2009.... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:18:26 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2019&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2019 For youth in seventh through ninth grade, you have an opportunity to participate in one of the largest 4-H events in California. Cost is $105, however, if you are a member in good standing and have turned in your forms by December 1, 2009, Merced county will pay $55 of that making your total $45 to attend! We are also in need of clubs to send along adults as a part of the delegation. Youth Registration (for delegates and leadership team members) Adult Registration... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:35:07 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1976&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1976 Dates have been set for the 2010 Citizenship Focus Program. Come participate in hands-on programs that bring government and policy issues to life and help you get involved in your own community. California Focus June 25-29, 2010 http://www.ca4h.org/citizenship/focus/ Washington Focus I Road to Democracy, June 27-July 5, 2010 Heritage Trail, I June 27-July 3, 2009 Washington Focus II Global Journey, July 11-21, 2010 Heritage Trail II, July 11-17, 2010...... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:06:10 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1969&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1969 Scarves for Cancer Treatment Patients Hi, my name is Mariah and I want to encourage Merced County 4-H members to participate in a special project. The project is making scarves for individuals that are going through chemotherapy. It is very simple to do. You need one yard of fabric. You can use almost any kind of fabric that isn't too heavy to be tied as a head scarf. Make sure to preshink your fabric and then simply make a hem on all four sides. Its is best to use either a zig zag stitch or...... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:23:12 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1950&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1950 T3 Workshop Dates and Topic Flyer Teen ’n Teacher Training (T3) is a series of workshops and sessions conducted by the UCCE 4-H Program.  The sessions are geared to develop skills in presenting science topics in non formal settings such as youth groups, afterschool, and park and rec programs.  The trainings are for both teens and adults. Teens, volunteers, and teachers are invited to attend our monthly T3 - Teen and Teacher Training. December 2, 2009 we will be using curriculum from the...... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:58:39 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1929&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rdhill@ucdavis.edu(Russell D. Hill) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1929