*January 2011 Upcoming Events*

January 11--Livestock Club Meeting 6 p.m.
January 18--Teen Club Meeting 6 p.m.
January 31--4-H Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.

All meetings will be held at the Laurel County Extension Office. If you have any questions or would like to join a club you may contact our office (606)864-4167.

December 2010 Upcoming Events

December 6 -- 4-H Council Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
December 13 -- Teen Club Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.
December 14 -- Livestock Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.

The Laurel County Extension Office will be closed December 20th through the New Year Holiday. We will re-open January 3rd.

ALL MEETINGS WILL BE AT THE LAUREL COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE

Spring 2011

Spring Community Education Class Schedule - For Kids is now posted on our website...check it out!!!
www.ca.uky.edu/laurel go to 4-H Youth Development link

Congratulations to our 4th & 5th grade 4-H Logo Contest Winners 1st place - Emily Dalton
2nd place - Victoria Green
3rd place - Hannah Britton

MAKE A HEALTH DIFFERENCE DAY

Laurel County...Make a Health Difference Day--October 23, 2010--11am-3pm. Activities will be held at the new Recreational Park on the grounds of Faith Assembly - located behind Cracker Barrel at Exit 41 Rte 75. Registration for Tournaments/Activities-Call (606)864-9422 or visit www.madhealthday.com ...for more details about tournaments, registration and activities.

Jumpin' Jammies Pajama Program--If you would like to help KY foster children donate/bring a new pair of P.J.'s at the event!

4-H In Laurel County...

What is 4-H?
4-H is a non-formal educational program for youth ages 9 to 19. Cloverbuds Club ages 4-8.

Youth Can Learn About...
Woodworking, computers, sewing, cooking, being a wise shpper, fashion, entertainment, weather, electricity, baby sitting, geology, photography, small engines, citizenship, home furnishings, veterinary science, entomology, gardening, creative crafts, food and nutrition, health, forestry, career exploration and a whole lot more!!!

Become A 4-H Volunteer...
There are many different roles volunteers can play, and volunteers can devote as little or as much time as they would like to the program. Any amount of contribution makes a big difference.

Benefit Ride for 4-H

The Blue Knights of London, Kentucky will be sponsoring a Benefit Ride for Laurel County 4-H on Sunday, September 20th. Registration will begin at 12:00 noon and the ride will start at 1:00pm. The starting location has been set for Wildcat Harley Davidson (located 1 mile East on HWY 80 from the KY State Police Post). T-shirts will be given to the first 100 riders to register. There will be door prizes, free refreshments, a 50/50 drawing and also a Poker Run if you choose to participate. The cost is $10 per bike and $5 per passenger. All bikes are welcome. If you have any questions please contact the Laurel County Extension Office (606) 864-4167. Hope to see you there!