4-H Dairy Clinic Friday, May 25, 2018 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Klossner Farm (Matt & Windy Klossner) (5066 Lee Road Turin, NY 13473) Join us for a fun day at Klossner Farm in Turin to prepare for the County Fair.Topics may include clipping, washing, nutrition/feeds and showmanship. Please register with payment through CCE Lewis by May 18th.4-H and FFA Members welcome. Bring registration documents for help with Fair paperwork! Please Make Checks Payable to: Lewis County 4-H Dairy Club! $5 per child includes lunch Robert Bucci, rtb92@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= Horse Camp Saturday, May 26, 2018 7:00 am - 8:00 am Lewis County Fairgrounds (7740 Dewitt Street Lowville, New York 13367) Hosted by the Lewis County 4-H Youth Development Program Saturday, May 26th & Sunday, May 27thLewis County Fairgrounds Horse Barn & Arena The Lewis County Horse Camp will be held Saturday, May 26th until Sunday, May 27that the Lewis County Fairgrounds.The cost of the camp will be $20.00 per participant, $10.00 for additional sibling(s), and $10.00 for chaperone(s) or parent(s). The cost includes breakfast through dinner Saturday, and a light breakfast on Sunday.4-H’ers can also purchase t-shirt. Campers and their animals can arrive between the hours of 7:00-9:00 AM on Saturday, May 26th; please do not arrive any earlier.Clean up and check-out time will be on Sunday, May 27th by 8:00AM, unless the camper is also a Rainbow Show participant. It is a requirement to be a Lewis County 4-H member, so please ensure paperwork is in well before this event. Each participant must be chaperoned by a parent, legal guardian or designated adult for the entire camp.All horses must be properly vaccinated and health papers WILL BE CHECKED upon arrival. ANY UNHEALTHY ANIMALS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED OFF THE TRUCK. All needed riding evaluations must be done at camp or with separate arrangements.Registration is due to CCE Lewis County 4-H, 5274 Outer Stowe Street, Lowville, NY13367 BY FRIDAY, April 27th Checks are to be made out to CCE Lewis .No refunds will be given. All campers will receive a “What to Bring to Equine Camp” list after registering.TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Saturday, May 26th7:00-9:00am - Arrival and Sign In9:00-9:30am - Breakfast 9:30-10:30am - Riding Evaluations & Open Riding 10:30am-12:30pm - Workshop Clinic with Melissa Bourgal1:00-1:30 pm - Lunch1:30-2:00 pm - Horse Treats2:00-4:30 pm - Workshop Clinic with Melissa Bourgal5:00-6:30 pm - Dinner6:30-8:00pm - Washing8:00pm - CraftSunday May 27th6:30am-8:00am - Clean-up, check out and breakfast.Rainbow Show to Follow. Click here for registration forms  $20.00 per participant; $10 additional sibling(s); $10 chaperones or parents Robert Bucci, rtb92@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= 4-H Teen Council... A Program for Teens Tuesday, May 29, 2018 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 Animal ID Forms DUE TO OFFICE Thursday, May 3, 2018 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm DUE AT THE 4-H OFFICE BY 4PM ON JUNE 1ST!Animal ID Forms are due for:Beef ID Certificate Dairy ID Certificate Goat ID Certificate Horse ID Certificate Llama & Alpaca ID Certificate Sheep ID Certificate Swine ID Certificate Robert Bucci, rtb92@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce Friday, June 1, 2018 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cherry tomatoes require full sun and well-drained soil. We will transplant one tomato plant and a bunch of lettuce. You will go home with a 3.5 gallon bucket, soil, a bamboo stake, one tomato plant and lettuce. Come and enjoy the adventure of growing your own vegetables in containers that require little space and just a little TLC. Eating fresh produce is a healthy snack. Contact your library. June 1, 2108 @ 4:00 p.m - .Lowville LibraryJune 4, 2018 @ 10:30 p.m. - Martinsburg LibraryJune 5, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m. - Greig Library June 7, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. - Lyons Falls LibraryJune 8, 2018 @ 1:00 p.m. - Harrisville Library June 8, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m. - Croghan Library June 14, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m. - Constableville LibraryCost: $5.00 per planted bucket15 person limit/library $5.00 Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce Monday, June 4, 2018 10:30 am - 11:30 am Cherry tomatoes require full sun and well-drained soil. We will transplant one tomato plant and a bunch of lettuce. You will go home with a 3.5 gallon bucket, soil, a bamboo stake, one tomato plant and lettuce. Come and enjoy the adventure of growing your own vegetables in containers that require little space and just a little TLC. Eating fresh produce is a healthy snack. Contact your library. June 1, 2108 @ 4:00 p.m - .Lowville LibraryJune 4, 2018 @ 10:30 p.m. - Martinsburg LibraryJune 5, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m. - Greig Library June 7, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. - Lyons Falls LibraryJune 8, 2018 @ 1:00 p.m. - Harrisville Library June 8, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m. - Croghan Library June 14, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m. - Constableville LibraryCost: $5.00 per planted bucket15 person limit/library $5.00 Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce Monday, June 4, 2018 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cherry tomatoes require full sun and well-drained soil. We will transplant one tomato plant and a bunch of lettuce. You will go home with a 3.5 gallon bucket, soil, a bamboo stake, one tomato plant and lettuce. Come and enjoy the adventure of growing your own vegetables in containers that require little space and just a little TLC. Eating fresh produce is a healthy snack. Contact your library. June 1, 2108 @ 4:00 p.m - .Lowville LibraryJune 4, 2018 @ 10:30 p.m. - Martinsburg LibraryJune 5, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m. - Greig Library June 7, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. - Lyons Falls LibraryJune 8, 2018 @ 1:00 p.m. - Harrisville Library June 8, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m. - Croghan Library June 14, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m. - Constableville LibraryCost: $5.00 per planted bucket15 person limit/library $5.00 Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce Tuesday, June 5, 2018 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cherry tomatoes require full sun and well-drained soil. We will transplant one tomato plant and a bunch of lettuce. You will go home with a 3.5 gallon bucket, soil, a bamboo stake, one tomato plant and lettuce. Come and enjoy the adventure of growing your own vegetables in containers that require little space and just a little TLC. Eating fresh produce is a healthy snack. Contact your library. June 1, 2108 @ 4:00 p.m - .Lowville LibraryJune 4, 2018 @ 10:30 p.m. - Martinsburg LibraryJune 5, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m. - Greig Library June 7, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. - Lyons Falls LibraryJune 8, 2018 @ 1:00 p.m. - Harrisville Library June 8, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m. - Croghan Library June 14, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m. - Constableville LibraryCost: $5.00 per planted bucket15 person limit/library $5.00 Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce Thursday, June 7, 2018 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Cherry tomatoes require full sun and well-drained soil. We will transplant one tomato plant and a bunch of lettuce. You will go home with a 3.5 gallon bucket, soil, a bamboo stake, one tomato plant and lettuce. Come and enjoy the adventure of growing your own vegetables in containers that require little space and just a little TLC. Eating fresh produce is a healthy snack. Contact your library. June 1, 2108 @ 4:00 p.m - .Lowville LibraryJune 4, 2018 @ 10:30 p.m. - Martinsburg LibraryJune 5, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m. - Greig Library June 7, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. - Lyons Falls LibraryJune 8, 2018 @ 1:00 p.m. - Harrisville Library June 8, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m. - Croghan Library June 14, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m. - Constableville LibraryCost: $5.00 per planted bucket15 person limit/library $5.00 Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce Friday, June 8, 2018 10:00 am - 11:00 am Cherry tomatoes require full sun and well-drained soil. We will transplant one tomato plant and a bunch of lettuce. You will go home with a 3.5 gallon bucket, soil, a bamboo stake, one tomato plant and lettuce. Come and enjoy the adventure of growing your own vegetables in containers that require little space and just a little TLC. Eating fresh produce is a healthy snack. Contact your library. June 1, 2108 @ 4:00 p.m - .Lowville LibraryJune 4, 2018 @ 10:30 p.m. - Martinsburg LibraryJune 5, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m. - Greig Library June 7, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. - Lyons Falls LibraryJune 8, 2018 @ 1:00 p.m. - Harrisville Library June 8, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m. - Croghan Library June 14, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m. - Constableville LibraryCost: $5.00 per planted bucket15 person limit/library $5.00 Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce Friday, June 8, 2018 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Cherry tomatoes require full sun and well-drained soil. We will transplant one tomato plant and a bunch of lettuce. You will go home with a 3.5 gallon bucket, soil, a bamboo stake, one tomato plant and lettuce. Come and enjoy the adventure of growing your own vegetables in containers that require little space and just a little TLC. Eating fresh produce is a healthy snack. Contact your library. June 1, 2108 @ 4:00 p.m - .Lowville LibraryJune 4, 2018 @ 10:30 p.m. - Martinsburg LibraryJune 5, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m. - Greig Library June 7, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. - Lyons Falls LibraryJune 8, 2018 @ 1:00 p.m. - Harrisville Library June 8, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m. - Croghan Library June 14, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m. - Constableville LibraryCost: $5.00 per planted bucket15 person limit/library $5.00 Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= County Fair 4-H Animal Entries Due Friday, June 8, 2018 12:15 am - 11:45 pm Entries must be completed onlineat https://lewis.fairwire.comSimply create a log in and start entering, make sure you sign up for the correct division and all of the classes you want to be entered in!Other Important Dates:Submit large animal identification certificates BY FRIDAY, JUNE 1st to the 4-H office. Copies are available at the 4-H office or by clicking here.Horse exhibitors need to have copies of their current negative Coggins as well as their current rabies certificate on file at the 4-H office by June 1st. Animal Entries are due online by June 8th.Animals must be in place at fairgrounds on Monday, July 16th by 9:00pm.Youth Building Entries are due online by July 11th. Robert Bucci, rtb92@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= Growing Cherry Tomatoes and Lettuce Thursday, June 14, 2018 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cherry tomatoes require full sun and well-drained soil. We will transplant one tomato plant and a bunch of lettuce. You will go home with a 3.5 gallon bucket, soil, a bamboo stake, one tomato plant and lettuce. Come and enjoy the adventure of growing your own vegetables in containers that require little space and just a little TLC. Eating fresh produce is a healthy snack. Contact your library. June 1, 2108 @ 4:00 p.m - .Lowville LibraryJune 4, 2018 @ 10:30 p.m. - Martinsburg LibraryJune 5, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m. - Greig Library June 7, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. - Lyons Falls LibraryJune 8, 2018 @ 1:00 p.m. - Harrisville Library June 8, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m. - Croghan Library June 14, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m. - Constableville LibraryCost: $5.00 per planted bucket15 person limit/library $5.00 Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= 4-H Closed Horse Show Saturday, June 16, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Lewis County Fairgrounds (7740 Dewitt Street Lowville, New York 13367) The Lewis County Closed Horse Show will be held Saturday, June 16, 2018 starting at 9am and will be held at the Lewis County Fairgrounds.Make sure you get all of your paperwork in by the deadline so that you are able to participate.Click here for the entry form. Robert Bucci, rtb92@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= Poultry Pullorum Testing Tuesday, June 26, 2018 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Lewis County (5274 Outer Stowe Street Lowville, New York 13367) When: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 @ 5:30pmWhere: CCE Lewis County, 5274 Outer Stowe Street, Lowville Will you be showing birds this upcoming Fair season?Don’t miss our Pullorum/Typhoid testing date. It will be held at Cooperative Extension on Tuesday, June 26 at 5:30PM. All poultry that will be shown at the county and state level needs to be tested. Birds must be at least 4 months (16 weeks) old. Chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl, peacocks, pheasants & quail are eligible. Pigeons and waterfowl are exempt from testing. There will NOT be testing prior to the poultry show at the county fair.  This is a free service conducted by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, registration through the office is not required but preferred at 315-376-5270.IMPORTANT: The turkey testing procedure is different and the blood test is not immediate. Please inform the office as soon as possible if you plan on testing a turkey this year. Free ========================================= 4-H Career Explorations Tuesday, June 26, 2018 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Cornell University Campus (144 East Avenue Ithaca, , NY 14853) Career Explorations is a three-day event for youth on the Cornell University campus. The purpose of this conference is to provide youth with exposure to academic fields and career exploration, to develop leadership skills, to provide hands-on experience in a college setting and to introduce you to Cornell University. The event is made up of two grade specific tracts: University U for youth entering grades 8-9 and Focus for Teens for youth entering grades 10-12.Quick Facts about the event:Conference Date: June 26-28, 2018Location: Cornell UniversityParticipant Arrival: 10 AM–12:00 PM on June 26Departure: 2:30 PM on June 28Cost: $TBD per person.  Scholarship funds available at both the state and county level. Registration: Opens March, closes June 1, 2018Program Tracks: University U: teens entering 8th – 9th gradesFocus for Teens: teens entering 10th – 12th gradesCareer Ex Guide 2018 Videos and stories:Why Career Explorations? - perspectives from a youth participant2017 Closing Ceremony Video $260.00 scholarships available Kathleen Lehman, kjl89@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= Small Animal Barn Clean Up Saturday, June 30, 2018 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Lewis County Fairgrounds (5485 Bostwick Street Lowville, New York 13367) We will be cleaning out pens and setting up cages from 9:30am until done.  Wear your old clothes and sneakers. Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= ONLINE FAIR Entries... 4-H Youth Building due July 11 Wednesday, July 11, 2018 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Lewis County Fairgrounds (5485 Bostwick Street Lowville, New York 13367) All fair entries must be submitted online at https://lewis.fairwire.com4-H Deadline Dates:4-H Animal Entries were due by June 8th4-H Youth Building Entries by July 11thSimply create a log in and start entering, making sure you sign up for all the classes you want to be entered in! Free Kathleen Lehman, kjl89@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 ========================================= 2018 Lewis County Fair Tuesday, July 17, 2018 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Lewis County Fairgrounds (5485 Bostwick Street Lowville, New York 13367) "Magic In The Air" 4H Show & ActivitiesAgricultural ExhibitsFree Daily ShowsFree GateParadeTruck & Tractor PullsDemo DerbyConcertFireworks100 Years of Coleman Brothers Showsand more2018 will have a the online entry process at  https://lewis.fairwire.comSimply create a log in and start entering, making sure you sign up for all the classes you want to be entered in! Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Mystery Box Cooking Challenge Friday, August 3, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Lewis County (5274 Outer Stowe Street Lowville, New York 13367) If your family enjoys competitive cooking shows on television, they’ll love Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County’s Mystery Box Cooking Challenge! During this challenge, participants will be able to test their culinary skills using secret ingredients contained in their mystery box. Each box will contain the same ingredients and is themed around plants grown in a garden. Share, grow and taste family recipes with those within the community, and expand your culinary skills! The Mystery Box Cooking Adventure is a great way to teach children about the culinary trade and develop their cooking skills and creativity, as well as teach them about where their food comes from in a fun way just like TV. The cost of this activity will be $5.00 dollars per participant, and is bound to be a flavorful experience! Contact Rob at the 4-H Office for more information at rtb92@cornell.edu or 315-376-5270. 5.00 Robert Bucci, rtb92@cornell.edu, 315-376-5270 =========================================