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Fair Books and Entry Forms Available
Armada Fair Books and forms are now available for leaders to pick up at the Armada Fair Office, 74280 Fair Street, Armada.
Youth Organization entry forms must be brought to the Fair Office by the LEADER ONLY between June 1, 2016 and June 30, 2016. No mailed forms will be accepted. Online entries are new this year. No entry will be processed until all fees are paid. No late entries will be accepted. Early removal of any exhibits will result in forfeiture of prize money and/or a one year suspension from the Armada Fair. Contact the Armada Fair Office at 586-784-5488 with any questions.
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Armada Fair Office Hours:
September 1-May 31:
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
June 1-30:
Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
and Wed., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
July 1-Aug 31st:
Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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4-H Fair Theme Trivia
Did you know?
This year's 4-H fair theme, "May the 4-H be with you," is a pun on "May the 4th be with you," a message printed in a London newspaper to congratulate former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on her election (May 4, 1979). This congratulatory message was itself a pun on "May the Force be with you," a line from the 1977 movie, Star Wars. In more recent years, May 4th has unofficially become known as Star Wars Day and is celebrated by fans worldwide.
Thanks to Clever Clovers 4-H Club member Nate Maceroni for the suggestion, and to voters, for a fun 2016 4-H fair theme!
Source: http://time.com/87062/may-the-4th-be-with-you-a-brief-history-of-star-wars-day/
Fair Clean-Up
Mark your calendar for the Armada Fair Clean-Up! It's from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Armada Fairgrounds in Armada on May 22, 2016. Please bring shovels, rakes, gloves, etc.
Alarro 4-H Club Spring Clean Sale
will be in the barns at the Armada Fairgrounds on Sunday, May 22, 2016, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Donate your unwanted items to the club, or set up a table of your own. Vendors pay $20 for an indoor 10 x 10' spot or $10 for an outdoor 10 ft. outdoor spot. Vendor applications must be returned no later than May 16th. Contact Gina at 810-310-0810 or
gtcolombo@comcast.net for more information.
Camp Rotary Clean-Up - May 14th
Camp Rotary Clean-Up is on May 14, 2016 at 9 a.m. at Camp Rotary, 20505 29 Mile Road, Ray Township. Those who enjoy the grounds for 4-H activities and events are especially encouraged to help. Please contact Seth Martin at 586-783-8163 or
mart1885@anr.msu.edu for more information.
Macomb County 4-H Youth Council Meeting - May 12
Mark your calendars! The next Macomb County 4-H Youth Council meeting is May 12, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at Camp Rotary, 20505 29 Mile Road, Ray Township.
Bee Keeping Workshop
There will be a
4-H Bee Keeping Workshop
from 1-3 p.m. on May 7, 2016 at the Ray Township Community Center, 64255 Wolcott Road, Ray Township. The presenter for this workshop is Ryan Smith, Sanilac County 4-Her and member of the AgInnovators State Leadership Team. Participants of all ages are welcome, and you do not have to be a 4-H member or volunteer to attend.
This workshop is free, but please R.S.V.P. to Macomb County MSU Extension, 586-469-6431 or
macomb.4h@macombgov.org
, by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 6th. Contact Elizabeth Duran, 4-H Program Coordinator, at 586-469-6090 or
duraneli@anr.msu.edu
for more information.
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Macomb County
4-H Staff
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Richard Wooten
District 11 Coordinator
4-H Extension Educator
4-H Mentor Program
Coordinator
4-H Program Coordinator
4-H Extension Educator
Program Coordinator
4-H Tech Wizards
Computer Maintenance Clerk
Email:
Web Site:
Locations:
MSU Extension
21885 Dunham Road, Ste. 12
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Phone: (586) 469-6431
MSU Extension
11370 Hupp
Warren, MI 48089
Phone: (586) 469-7614
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The Macomb County 4-H Youth Council will have two officer positions open next year. Consider nominating yourself or someone you know. The experience is terrific for a resume or college application! Nomination and elections information will be coming soon.
For details, contact Elizabeth Duran,
4-H Program Coordinator: (586) 469-6090.
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Happy Mother's Day!
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Mad City Money: A Budgeting Simulation for Teens
Mad City Money: A Budgeting Simulation for Teens is Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the Mount Clemens Library, 150 Cass Avenue, Mount Clemens. The program is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is geared toward youth in 8th grade and up. To register, call Jessica at 586-307-8952. For more information about the program, contact Kathy Jamieson at
jamies13@anr.msu.edu or 586-469-6093.
Old 4-H Items Needed for Historical Display
Do you have old Macomb County 4-H photos, awards or other 4-H items from years gone by? Macomb County 4-H staff is looking for items for a 4-H historical display in Warren. Contact Elizabeth Duran,
4-H Program Coordinator, at 586-469-6090 or
duraneli@anr.msu.edu if you have items you can lend for this exhibit.
Exploration Days Orientation
All 4-H Exploration Days participants, including returning participants, are required to attend one of two orientations offered in Macomb County.Exploration Days participants, please R.S.V.P. to
Macomb.4h@macombgov.org or 586-469-6431 for one of the 4-H Exploration Days orientations:
Exploration Days Orientation #1
June 6, 2016 6-8:30 p.m.
MSU Extension Assembly Rooms
21885 Dunham Road, Entrance E
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Exploration Days Orientation #2
June 7, 2016 6-8:30 p.m.
Thompson Community Center
11370 Hupp Avenue
Warren, MI 48089
Balance information, session confirmations, orientation details and personal data sheets will be sent to participants in mid-May. Balance payments, personal data sheets and any outstanding forms are due on or before your orientation date.
K-9 & Kompany 4-H Dog Fun Match - June 18th
The
K-9 & Kompany 4-H Club 2016
4-H Dog Fun Match is Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Armada Fairgrounds, 74280 Fair Street, Armada. Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 9:30 a.m. Judging starts at 9:45 a.m. There will be showmanship, agility, obedience and rally classes. Concessions will be available, and a silent auction will be held. The event is open to 4-H members and cloverbuds. Register by June 1st and pay $6 for the first entry plus $2 for each additional class with the same dog. After June 1st, pay $7 for the first entry plus $3 for each additional class with the same dog.
Summer Day Camps Planned
Three 4-H day camps for youth in grades K-6 are planned this summer at the Thompson Center in Warren:
June 27-July 1 July 11-15 August 8-12
Camps will meet from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. For more information about the camp or to learn
how you can become a teen camp counselor, call Elizabeth Duran, 4-H Program Coordinator,
at 586-469-6090.
4-H Small Animals Clinic - June 5th
Join the Macomb County 4-H Youth Council for a
4-H Small Animal Clinic
at the Armada Fairgrounds, 74280 Fair Street, Armada, on June 5, 2016 from 1-4 p.m. Learn how to keep your animals healthy and fit while also learning proper showing techniques from local 4-H leaders, 4-H members and fair superintendents. The small animal classes involved in the clinic include poultry, rabbits and goats. This clinic is for youths who are ages 5-19 as of Jan. 1, 2016 and is open to the public. Register before the event and pay $3 at the event. Register at the event and pay $5. Snacks and drinks are included. Please R.S.V.P. to
macomb.4h@macombgov.org
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Free Fishing Weekend
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ll fishing license fees will be waived during Summer Free Fishing Weekend, June 11-12, 2016. During this time, Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors allowed to enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes' waters for all species of fish during their respective open seasons. Please note all other regulations still apply. For more information, see
michigan.gov/freefishing.
Plan a Free Fishing Weekend Event:
To encourage involvement in Michigan's Free Fishing Weekends, organized activities are often offered in communities across the state. These activities are coordinated by constituent groups, schools, parks (local/state), businesses and others.
If you're interested in planning an event, visit
michigan.gov/freefishing
and look through the Free Fishing Weekend Event Planning and Event Promotion e-Toolkits. Once your event is coordinated, please register it as an official 2016 Summer Free Fishing Weekend activity online at
http://survey.sogosurvey.com/survey.aspx?k=RQsTSXWUsRPsPsPsP&lang=0&data
. Events that register by May 27 may receive materials and resources from the DNR to use during their event.
Alternatives to Anger for Parents & Caregivers
Attend
RELAX Alternatives to Anger for Parents and Caregivers
and learn developmental stages of self-control in children, understand what cortisol is and does, be able to identify children's books that can assist children with self-control, and be able to implement activities to assist with self-control. How we deal with anger affects not only ourselves but the people around us, including the children in our lives. Learning to handle our own emotions is the first step in helping children manage their emotions. State continuing education clock hours are available! Class will meet Monday, May 23, 2016 from 5:15 - 9 p.m. at the Thompson Community Center, 11370 Hupp Ave., Warren. The cost is $20 per person. To register, contact Kate Rettler at 586-469-7481 or
rettlerk@anr.msu.edu
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Understanding Co-Parenting & its Implications for Children:
A Workshop for Parents & Caregivers
co-parenting is good for children and families, the negative social, emotional and psychological outcomes for children when parents do not work together; tools needed for successful co-parenting and barriers to successful co-parenting. State continuing education clock hours are available! This workshop is Monday, June 27, 2016 from 5:15 - 9 p.m. at Thompson Community Center, 11370 Hupp Avenue, Warren. The cost is $20 per person. To register, contact Kate Rettler at 586-469-7481 or
rettlerk@anr.msu.edu
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Statewide 4-H News
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Michigan 4-H Health and Food Science Camp
The first Michigan 4-H Health and Food Science Camp will be held at
Michigan State University from
August 2 through August 4, 2016.
What will campers do?
At this fun, interactive program, youth participants will:
- Explore fields related to health
- Participate in numerous, hands-on learning activities
- Gain knowledge about nutrition, physical fitness and personal safety
- Examine situations, ask questions and solve problems
- Work in teams to develop a plan to address health issues in their community
- Have the opportunity to visit and explore MSU
Who should attend?
Youth (
13 to 19 years of age as of January 1, 2016) who are interested in exploring health, food science, nutrition, physical fitness and personal safety related activities
When and where will it be held?
The camp will begin with
check-in on Tuesday,
August 2, 2016, from 12:30 to 1:50 pm and
it will conclude at 5 pm on Thursday,
August. 4, 2016. Participants will be lodged overnight at
Shaw Hall
on the MSU campus. Camp sessions will take place on campus with visits to many different facilities and much more!
How do interested youth and chaperones apply for camp?
By 5 pm Friday, May 13:
- Youth interested in being a camp participant need to submit:
- Adults interested in being a camp chaperone need to submit an application
How will participants be chosen?
Space is limited; up to 40 youth will be admitted. Youth campers will be selected based upon:
- Meeting the age requirement
- Having a complete application with all of the proper signatures
- The applicant's responses to the short-answer questions
By June 1, 2016,
the selection committee will email all applicants with
their decision. At the same time, youth who are accepted as campers will receive additional information, including the camp agenda and payment information. A waiting list will also be developed based on application scores.
What is the cost?
The cost, which includes all meals, lodging, transportation around camp and camp materials, is
$165 for 4-H members and
$175 for nonmembers. Payment will be
due by July 1, 2016.
What is the cancellation policy?
No refunds will be given
after July 15, 2016.
For more information
State 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Expo
Michigan 4-H Companion Animal Camp
The
Michigan 4-H Companion Animal Camp
will be held on June 3-5, 2016 at Camp Tuhsmeheta in Greenville, Michigan. Campers and their dogs will have the opportunity to attend various sessions such as games to play with your dog, learn hands on skills from a veterinarian, new training techniques, make it take it crafts and more. Campers will also have many opportunities to partake in camp activities such as an evening campfire, a climbing tower and hiking trails.
Camp Tuhsmeheta offers various lodging options to participants: lodge, tent or camper/RV sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on amenities at Camp Tuhsmeheta, please visit their website. Additional program information can be found in the program materials:
Camp registrations must be postmarked by May 7, 2016. Space is limited and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thumb Dairy Oddysey Days
This summer, there will be three on-farm dairy science sessions for youth ages 9-19, inspired by Huron County 4-Her, Addy Battel.
The Dairy Oddysey
hands-on youth program teaches young people about the dairy industry, introduces youth to career options in agriculture, and strengthens skills used in FFA and 4-H competitions.
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May 7th
Messing Dairy, Bad Axe
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Calf Care
- Showmanship
- Technology
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June 4th
Starward Farms, Sebewaing
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Dairy Judging
- Genetics
- Dairy Management Challenge
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July 9th
Roto-Z Dairy, Snover
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Nutrition
- Reproduction & Breeding
- Cow Comfort & Well-being
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4-H Heartland Rabbit, Cavy & Poultry Exhibition Show - June 18
The 4-H Heartland Show, a rabbit, cavy and poultry exhibition show, will be held at the Clare County Fairgrounds, 418 Fairlane Road, Harrison on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Registration will take place by
8 a.m. Showmanship begins at 9 a.m. The cost is $2.75 per rabbit or cavy and $2 per bird. Extra events are $1 each, and Cloverbud events are free. View the
event flyer
or contact Brenda Spivey at 231-429-4230 for more information.
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4-H Calendars of Events
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Macomb County 4-H News & Events
May 7
1-3 p.m., Ray Township Community Center, Ray Township
May 12
Macomb County 4-H Youth Council Meeting
6:30 p.m., Camp Rotary, Ray Township
May 21
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mount Clemens Library, Mount Clemens
May 22
Fair Clean-Up
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Armada Fairgrounds, Armada
May 22
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Armada Fairgrounds, Armada
June 5
1-4 p.m., Armada Fairgrounds, Armada
June 5
Swine, Lamb & Goat Tagging
10 a.m.-Noon, Armada Fairgrounds, Armada
June 6
4-H Exploration Days Orientation #1
6:30 p.m., MSU Extension, VerKuilen Building, Clinton Township
June 7
4-H Exploration Days Orientation #2
6:30 p.m., MSU Extension, Thompson Community Center, Warren
June 18
Armada Fairgrounds, Armada
June 27-July 1
4-H Day Camp
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thompson Community Center, Warren
Other Local News & Events
May 23
5:15-9 p.m., Thompson Community Center, Warren
June 11-12
Statewide
June 27
5:15-9 p.m., Thompson Community Center, Warren
State 4-H News & Events
Michigan State University
Eaton County Fairgrounds, Charlotte
Camp Tuhsmeheta, Greenville
Anthony Hall, MSU, East Lansing
Michigan Milk Producers Association Headquarters, Novi
Whiskey Creek Campground, Custer
MSU, East Lansing
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing
Heartland Public Shooting Park, Grand Island, Nebraska
MSU, East Lansing
Michigan State University
Anthony Hall, MSU, East Lansing
August 2-4
Michigan 4-H Health & Food Science Camp
MSU, East Lansing
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