Calling All Artists Thursday, October 5, 2017 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Do you know a creative 4-H’er? Encourage them to upload a photo of their best artistic work for a chance to have their masterpiece featured in the 2018 4 H Youth Artwork calendar and other 4-H promotional items. All forms of art – photography, paintings, drawings, sculptures and more – are accepted! Submit your art by October 20th at: https://4-h.org/4-h-calendar. Kathleen Lehman, kjl89@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= 4-H Teen Council... A Program for Teens Tuesday, October 24, 2017 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE-Lewis County (5274 Outer Stowe Street Lowville, New York 13367) What Is It All About?Teen Council provides opportunities for teens to interact with other teens from all over Lewis County. The program is open to all 4-H members between the ages of 13 to 19. 4-H members can join as soon as they turn 13. The purpose of the Teen Council is to serve as a leadership team that assists the county 4-H educators in planning and implementing countywide initiatives and events. Teens take a leading role and are responsible for making decisions. Help write the newsletter, serve on the 4-H program committee, serve as MC at an event…. For Teens in 8th -12th Grades6:00 – 7:30 p.m.Food – Fun – FriendsNo RSVP needed.        Get involved!           Get Connected!          Make A Difference!            Find Your Voice!Don’t miss out on these great teen opportunities that every 4-H Teen is encouraged to attend.Each month we will have workshops that focus on developing leadership skills and personal character.We will also participate in fun activities, competitions and more.Come have fun, meet other teens and become a Teen Leader in the 4-H Community. Let your voice be heard. Kathleen Lehman, kjl89@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= 4-H Vet Science Wednesday, October 25, 2017 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dr. Deanna Fuller and Lewis County 4H will once again be offering a Veterinary Science Program.It will consist of a series of 4 workshops focused on animal care. Attendance at 3 of the 4 is mandatory. Space is limited, All interested 4-H'ers 10 and up are encouraged to apply early! Equine Science - Wednesday, October 18th, 6-8pm @ Roaring Brook FarmSmall Animal - Wednesday, October 25, 5-7 pm @ BOCESMilk Sampling/Testing - Wednesday, November 1st, 6-8 pm @ Lowville ProducersWildlife Rehabilitation - Wednesday, November 8th, 6-8 pm @ CCE Conference RoomCall the 4-H office at 315-376-5270 for more information. Paulina Renggli, pr426@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= Grocery Store Tour - Lowville Walmart Thursday, October 26, 2017 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Walmart - Lowville (7115 State Route 12 Lowville, New York 13367) Healthy, affordable grocery tours for SNAP eligible adults 18+ years of age. Complete the tour and receive a free reusable shopping bag, a free $10.00 grocery store gift card, recipes you can use at home, and tips on how to eat healthy on a budget. Must RSVP to 788-8450. Free ========================================= Feeder School - Two Days of On-Farm Training Tuesday, October 31, 2017 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CCE of St. Lawrence County (2043B State Highway 68 Canton, NY 13617) Learn how to improve the feeding process on their farm! Topics include rumen physiology, nutrition, basic bunk silo management, troubleshooting mixer wagons, and much more. Call Tatum at 315-788-8450 to register. $75.00 includes both days, lunches, and materials ========================================= Re-Enrollment Deadline Sunday, October 1, 2017 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Lewis County (5274 Outer Stowe Street Lowville, New York 13367) October 1st is the 4-H re-enrollment deadline!  Make sure you have your re-enrollment paperwork and payment in to the 4-H office by OCTOBER 31 to avoid late fees. $10 per youth/$25 maximum per household for three or more youth. After October 31st there will be an additional late fee assessed to re-enrolling 4-H members. New members, no matter when they enroll will be charged the base fee of $10/$25 family maximum. Kathleen Lehman, kjl89@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= 4-H Vet Science Wednesday, November 1, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dr. Deanna Fuller and Lewis County 4H will once again be offering a Veterinary Science Program.It will consist of a series of 4 workshops focused on animal care. Attendance at 3 of the 4 is mandatory. Space is limited, All interested 4-H'ers 10 and up are encouraged to apply early! Equine Science - Wednesday, October 18th, 6-8pm @ Roaring Brook FarmSmall Animal - Wednesday, October 25, 5-7 pm @ BOCESMilk Sampling/Testing - Wednesday, November 1st, 6-8 pm @ Lowville ProducersWildlife Rehabilitation - Wednesday, November 8th, 6-8 pm @ CCE Conference RoomCall the 4-H office at 315-376-5270 for more information. Paulina Renggli, pr426@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= EAB Information Session Wednesday, November 1, 2017 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm CCE of St. Lawrence County (2043B State Highway 68 Canton, NY 13617) Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and NYS Department of Ag & Markets will be hosting an information session pertaining to the Emerald Ash Borer. Come learn how EAB will impact you and your property, and what management options are available.This free session will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension Learning Farm on November 1 from 5:45pm to 8:00pm. To RSVP, or for additional information about the meeting or EAB in general, please contact Paul Hetzler, (315) 379-9192, ext. 232 or email ph59@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H Volunteer e-Forum Thursday, November 2, 2017 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm You are invited to the 2017 National 4-H Volunteer e-Forum.  Join us and get energized as you network with volunteers, county-based staff, and state specialists from across the country!  Leave with new ideas you can use to grow 4-H in your community.SAVE THE DATE(s) October 5, 2017 - 7:00 - 8:30pm ET * Cultivating an Environment for Growing True LeadersNovember 2, 2017 - 7:00 - 8:30pm ET * "STEM"ming into Animals Science, Growing True LeadersDecember 7, 2017 - 7:00 - 8:30pm ET * Helping 4-H'ers Grow in Life and WorkTHESE WILL SERVE AS OUR ANNUAL LEADER TRAINING'S!All enrolled leaders and volunteers must attend one session. Free Kathleen Lehman, kjl89@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= Feeder School - Two Days of On-Farm Training Tuesday, November 7, 2017 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CCE of St. Lawrence County (2043B State Highway 68 Canton, NY 13617) Learn how to improve the feeding process on their farm! Topics include rumen physiology, nutrition, basic bunk silo management, troubleshooting mixer wagons, and much more. Call Tatum at 315-788-8450 to register. $75.00 includes both days, lunches, and materials ========================================= 4-H Vet Science Wednesday, November 8, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dr. Deanna Fuller and Lewis County 4H will once again be offering a Veterinary Science Program.It will consist of a series of 4 workshops focused on animal care. Attendance at 3 of the 4 is mandatory. Space is limited, All interested 4-H'ers 10 and up are encouraged to apply early! Equine Science - Wednesday, October 18th, 6-8pm @ Roaring Brook FarmSmall Animal - Wednesday, October 25, 5-7 pm @ BOCESMilk Sampling/Testing - Wednesday, November 1st, 6-8 pm @ Lowville ProducersWildlife Rehabilitation - Wednesday, November 8th, 6-8 pm @ CCE Conference RoomCall the 4-H office at 315-376-5270 for more information. Paulina Renggli, pr426@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= 2017 CCE Annual Meeting Thursday, November 9, 2017 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Lowville Academy (7668 North State Street Lowville, New York 13367) You are cordially invited to attend an evening celebration of agriculture Taste of Lewis County with Local Hors d’oeuvres and DessertLowville Academy Elementary Cafeteria5449 Trinity Avenue, Lowville6:30 p.m. Business Meeting7:30 p.m. ProgramPlease join us as we come together with our partners at Lewis County Farm Bureau and the Lewis County Soil and Water Conservation District to celebrate our diverse industry and the hard work and dedication of you, our farmers.We will begin the night with our annual business meetings and then join our friends for some good food, great company and thoughtful discussion. Look for signageproviding directions this year, our program will take place in the elementary cafeteria.Please RSVP by Thursday, November 2 to the New York Farm Bureau Regional Office at 1-866-995-7300 or email eny@nyfb.org. Please refer to a Taste of Lewis County when making your reservation.2nd Annual Pie AuctionShow off your culinary skills and join the fight against hunger. We will be auctioning off pies and other desserts donated by our members. Please consider bringing a pie or dessert to donate. All proceeds will go to our local food pantries.We hope to see you there! Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= AARP 55 Alive Driving Course Tuesday, November 14, 2017 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CCE-Lewis County (5274 Outer Stowe Street Lowville, New York 13367) The Driver Safety Program will be offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County in conjunction with AARP on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 9:00am to 3:30pm at Cooperative Extension, 5274 Outer Stowe Street in Lowville.  Participants should bring a bag lunch. The Driver Safety Program is open to anyone over 50 and their spouse, even if their spouse is under 50.The course includes the rules of the road, accident prevention measures, effects of aging on individual driving behavior, and cautions about the potential dangers associated with all medications for older drivers.The course will be taught by instructor, Alan Woodruff.Participants who complete the course qualify for a discount of up to 10% on their auto liability and collision insurance.To continue the discount, the course must be taken every 3 years.There are no written, oral, or driving tests required during the course.Registration is requested by calling Cooperative Extension at 315-376-5270.The fee for the class is $20.00 for current AARP members and $25.00 for all others, which is payable to AARP at the door by CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY and is non-refundable.m  Be sure to bring your driver's license and your current AARP membership card to this class. $20 AARP member / $25 non-member Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= 4-H Volunteer e-Forum Thursday, December 7, 2017 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm You are invited to the 2017 National 4-H Volunteer e-Forum.  Join us and get energized as you network with volunteers, county-based staff, and state specialists from across the country!  Leave with new ideas you can use to grow 4-H in your community.SAVE THE DATE(s) October 5, 2017 - 7:00 - 8:30pm ET * Cultivating an Environment for Growing True LeadersNovember 2, 2017 - 7:00 - 8:30pm ET * "STEM"ming into Animals Science, Growing True LeadersDecember 7, 2017 - 7:00 - 8:30pm ET * Helping 4-H'ers Grow in Life and WorkTHESE WILL SERVE AS OUR ANNUAL LEADER TRAINING'S!All enrolled leaders and volunteers must attend one session. Free Kathleen Lehman, kjl89@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 =========================================