4-H Calendar

	4-H Calendar Wednesday, July 01, 2009 – Monday, August 31, 2009
Details

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

 

	Time		8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
	Subject		4-H Fair Entries Due
	Location		Park Street Office
	Categories		Important/Deadline/Due Date

Thursday, July 02, 2009

 

	Time		7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
	Subject		4-H Teen Council
	Location		Extension Office
	Recurrence
			Open to any Member 13 & older as of January 1 of the current program year. Meets monthly on the first Thursday of the Month – No Meeting in January. Activities include – Fundraising, Community Service, County Activities planning
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Friday, July 03, 2009

 

	Time		All Day
	Subject		4th of July-Extension Office Closed

Sunday, July 05, 2009

 

	Time		2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
	Subject		Counselors to Camp Shehaqua
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Monday, July 06, 2009

 

	Time		7/6/2009 12:00 AM – 7/11/2009 12:00 AM
	Subject		Camp Shehaqua

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

 

	Time		7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
	Subject		Extension Board Meeting
	Location		Park Street Office

Thursday, July 09, 2009

 

	Time		2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
	Subject		4-H Sheep Shearing
	Location		WCFG

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

 

	Time		7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
	Subject		4-H Advisory Committee Meeting
	Location		Park Street Office

Friday, July 17, 2009

 

	Time		All Day
	Subject		Shehaqua Closing
	Location		Hickory Run State Park
			Volunteers Appreciated

Thursday, July 23, 2009

 

	Time		11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
	Subject		4-H Ethics/QA Training
	Location		Park Street Office
			Last chance for Livestock, Horse &Dairy members to complete required training!
	Categories		Important/Deadline/Due Date, 4-H Related Events/Activities

Monday, July 27, 2009

 

	Time		12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
	Subject		Work Day
	Location		WCFG

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

 

	Time		7/28/2009 12:00 AM – 7/31/2009 12:00 AM
	Subject		State Achievement Days
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Thursday, July 30, 2009

 

	Time		5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
	Subject		4-H HS Setup
	Location		WCFG
			Volunteers, Horseless members, etc. needed!

Saturday, August 01, 2009

 

	Time		All Day
	Subject		Newsletter Deadline
	Recurrence
			Any Items that clubs/members would like included in the upcoming newsletter must be submitted by this date for inclusion.

	Time		8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
	Subject		4-H Horse Roundup
	Location		WCFG
			Volunteers, Members, Parents, etc. Needed! ***Horseless member opportunities***

Monday, August 03, 2009

 

	Time		8/3/2009 12:00 AM – 8/8/2009 12:00 AM
	Subject		Regional 4-H Production Shows

	Time		5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
	Subject		4-H Work Night
	Location		WCFG
			4-H Record Book Check RMB & Livestock Arena preparations for fair.

	Time		7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
	Subject		4-H Family Picnic
	Location		WCFG
			Covered Dish & Desserts appreciated. Work night begins at approx. 5PM RMB & Livestock Arena preparations for fair. 4-H Record Books checked for completion. NOTE – Allergy sufferers should be prepared. Dust & fine particles abound!

Tuesday, August 04, 2009

 

	Time		5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
	Subject		Work Night
	Location		WCFG
			4-H Record Books Checked Complete arena preparations for fair.

Thursday, August 06, 2009

 

	Time		12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
	Subject		4-H Check-In
	Location		RMB- Non Livestock
			4-H Record Books must be completed to date! Must be presented with entry if not already checked.

	Time		7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
	Subject		4-H Teen Council
	Location		Red Metal Building
			Open to any Member 13 & older as of January 1 of the current program year. Note location – Red Metal Building. RMB Judging preparations to be made, County activity Fair planning

Friday, August 07, 2009

 

	Time		8/7/2009 12:00 AM – 8/17/2009 12:00 AM
	Subject		Wayne County Fair
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Monday, August 10, 2009

 

	Time		All Day
	Subject		4-H Livestock Check-in
	Location		WCFG
			See Fair Premium Books for specific times.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

 

	Time		9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
	Subject		4-H Livestock Sale
	Location		WCFG

Sunday, August 16, 2009

 

	Time		All Day
	Subject		District III Horse Show

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

 

	Time		8/18/2009 12:00 AM – 8/21/2009 12:00 AM
	Subject		Ag Progress Days

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

 

	Time		All Day
	Subject		Ag Progress Days - Equine Contest Day
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Friday, August 28, 2009

 

	Time		8/28/2009 12:00 AM – 8/31/2009 12:00 AM
	Subject		4-H District Dairy
	Location		WCFG

 

 

4-H is a Community of young people across America who are learning Leadership, Citizenship and Life Skills 

Kim Mikulak

Penn State Cooperative Extension in Wayne County

4-H Youth Development

648 Park Street, Suite E

Honesdale, PA 18431

 

(570) 253-5970 ext. 4110

kcm11@psu.edu

 

The Basics of Home Canning Course

Have you thought about growing your own garden produce, or purchasing
fruits or vegetables from a local farm this summer? What about finding
a pick-your-own fruit and/or vegetable farm and then freezing or canning
the fresh produce or fruit for later use in family meals? Would you
like to know more about how to use a pressure canner?

You can learn the basics and how-to of home food preservation by
attending the upcoming class being offered by Penn State Cooperative
Extension in Wayne County: The Basics of Home Canning, July 15 from
6:30PM - 9:30PM.

Pre-registration is required. Registration fee for the class is $10 per
person. The class will be held at the Penn State Cooperative Extension
Office, 648 Park Street, Honesdale. To register, or for more
information, call 570-253-5970 x 4110.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and
the diversity of its workforce.

Free Pressure Canner Testing Offered

If you use a pressure canner for home food preservation, Penn State
Cooperative Extension in Wayne County is offering free testing of dial
gauges for accuracy on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.
You will need to bring the lid with the attached dial gauge to the
Extension Office located at 648 Park Street, Honesdale.

Calling the office to schedule an appointment is recommended, phone
570-253-5970 x 4110. Testing will be done while you wait, and takes
about 5 minutes.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and
the diversity of its workforce.

Emerald Ash Borer is Spreading

The Emerald Ash borer is spreading in Pennsylvania, with it's recent discovery in Westmoreland county. It has also been found in the St. Paul, MN area. It appears the nasty critter is moving in all directions! Check out www.mypawoods.blogspot.com for some additional information on Pennsylvania monitoring efforts.

Robert S. Hansen, D.F. Extension Educator - Forest Resources/Maple Products Penn State Cooperative Extension 701 South Fourth Street Towanda, PA 18848-1023 (570) 265-2896 FAX (570) 265-4371 rsh7@psu.edu

Wayne County Garden Helpline

The Penn State Master Gardeners have launched a Garden Helpline for Wayne County residents from June through August, 2009.

 

Have a question about when to plant your vegetables?  Or how much fertilizer to apply to your lawn?  Or do you simply need advice on caring for flowers or other plants in your landscape?  Then simply call the Garden Helpline.

 

The helpline will be staffed by trained Master Gardeners each Tuesday morning from 10:00 AM to Noon from May through August. You can reach the Helpline by calling 570-253-5970 x 1614.

 

WC 4-H Calendar

	4-H Calendar Monday, June 01, 2009 – Tuesday, June 30, 2009
June 2009   S M T W T F S       1 2 3 4 5 6     7 8 9 10 11 12 13     14 15 16 17 18 19 20     21 22 23 24 25 26 27     28 29 30

	Newsletter Deadline	Mon, Jun 01
	Teen Council Extension Office	Thu, Jun 04			7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
	Project Book Completion & New(er) Leader Orientation Park Street Office - Library	Wed, Jun 10			7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
	Camp Shehaqua Opening Hickory Run State Park	Thu, Jun 11
	Fashion Review Montrose	Mon, Jun 15
	Shehaqua Registration Due	Mon, Jun 15
	DIII Horse Clinic Lake Equestrian Center, Lake Ariel PA	Wed, Jun 17			8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
	Camp Counselor Leadership Training Blooming Grove Fire Co	Fri, Jun 19			9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
	Father's Day United States	Sun, Jun 21
	State Achievement Days Registration	Mon, Jun 22
	4-H Dairy Camp WCFG	Wed, Jun 24

 

Details

Monday, June 01, 2009

 

	Time		All Day
	Subject		Newsletter Deadline
	Recurrence		Occurs day 1 of every 2 months effective 6/1/2009 until 6/1/2009.
			Any Items that clubs/members would like included in the upcoming newsletter must be submitted by this date for inclusion.
	Categories		Important/Deadline/Due Date

Thursday, June 04, 2009

 

	Time		7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
	Subject		4-H Teen Council Meeting
	Location		Extension Office
	Recurrence		Occurs the first Thursday of every 1 month from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
			Open to any Member 13 & older as of January 1 of the current program year. Activities include – Fundraising, Community Service, County Activities planning
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

 

	Time		7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
	Subject		Project Book Completion & New(er) Leader Orientation
	Location		Park Street Office - Library
			4-H Project Book Completion Training Leader Orientation – Wayne County 4-H 101
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Thursday, June 11, 2009

 

	Time		All Day
	Subject		Camp Shehaqua Opening
	Location		Hickory Run State Park
			Volunteers Appreciated! Many tasks must be completed to ready the camp for the season! FMI-Kim Mikulak @ 570-253-5970 ext. 4110 Kcm11@psu.edu
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Monday, June 15, 2009

 

	Time		All Day
	Subject		Fashion Review
	Location		Montrose
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

	Time		All Day
	Subject		Shehaqua Registration Due
	Categories		Important/Deadline/Due Date

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

 

	Time		8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
	Subject		DIII 4-H Horse Clinic
	Location		Lake Equestrian Center, Lake Ariel PA
			Pre-Registration Required Clinicians: Barbara Filipelli Bethany Bickel Mark Rivezzi
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Friday, June 19, 2009

 

	Time		9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
	Subject		Camp Counselor Leadership Training
	Location		Blooming Grove Fire Co
			Registration Required FMI: Kim Mikulak @ 570-253-5970 ext. 4110 HYPERLINK "mailto:Kcm11@psu.edu" Kcm11@psu.edu
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

Sunday, June 21, 2009

 

	Time		All Day
	Subject		Father's Day
	Location		United States
	Categories		Holiday

Monday, June 22, 2009

 

	Time		All Day
	Subject		State Achievement Days Registration
	Categories		Important/Deadline/Due Date

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

 

	Time		All Day
	Subject		4-H Dairy Camp
	Location		WCFG
	Categories		4-H Related Events/Activities

 

 

4-H is a Community of young people across America who are learning Leadership, Citizenship and Life Skills 

Kim Mikulak

Penn State Cooperative Extension in Wayne County

4-H Youth Development

648 Park Street, Suite E

Honesdale, PA 18431

 

(570) 253-5970 ext. 4110

kcm11@psu.edu

 

Maple Tubing Workshop Scheduled

Thinking of replacing your sap collection buckets with plastic tubing? Need to replace your existing tubing system? Need to know the “ins and outs” of tubing set up before you make your decision? On Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 until noon you have the opportunity to learn about the installation of tubing in your sugar bush. Stephen Childs, Maple Extension Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension, will present a workshop on Tubing Installation In Your Sugar Bush. The workshop will be held at Dewey Meadows Maple in Warren Center, Pennsylvania. The workshop is sponsored by the Penn State Maple Syrup Program of Penn State Cooperative Extension. The cost of the workshop is $10 per farm or maple operation. Please register in advance by calling (570) 265-2896, or by email at rsh7@psu.edu. Checks should be made payable to Bradford County Cooperative Extension and mailed to: PSU Maple Program, Bradford County Cooperative Extension, 701 South Fourth Street, Towanda, PA 18848. Registrations are due June 11^th. For more information call the above number or email.

 

Agenda Topics Include: woods preparation, - thinning, logging, firewood, eye Level + tape or paint demonstration, topography and mapping, system layouts,  main line wire lay out and tightening, main line sizing and cfm evaluation, installing 5/16 inch tubing, main line connections for 5/16, tubing tools, drop lines, cleaning tubing, vacuum systems, tubing and vacuum loss, dry line systems, vacuum boosters, pumping against vacuum, checking for leaks, sap ladders and tap hole sanitation and check valves.