June/July
2016
4-H Rabbit Club
The Fayette County 4-H Rabbit Club or
better known as the Hi5Hoppers is excited
to get this year off to a great start! The
Volunteer Club Leaders Luke and Julie
Bradley want to invite new and returning
members to join the club and experience the
fun and excitement of rabbits! All youth,
ages 9-18 are encouraged to attend to learn more about the
4-H Rabbit projects. An adult is REQUIRED to attend
each meeting with the child.
The Rabbit Club will meet in on Sunday afternoons from
4:30-5:30 at the Fayette County Extension Office or at the
4-H Pavilion at Masterson Station Park, depending on the
month’s events. Rabbit Club will meet: June 12. To be sure
of the location each month, please stay in touch with the
Rabbit Club leaders.
If you are interested in joining the Fayette County
4-H Rabbit Club, or for more information, please
subscribe to remindme101 via text by entering 81010
and texting @hi5h or like us on Facebook:
Fayette County 4-H Bunny and Small Animal Club
Fayette County Extension Service
1140 Red Mile Place
Lexington, KY 40504-1172
Phone: (859) 257-5582
Fax: (859) 254-3697
http://ces.ca.uky.edu/fayette
4-H Fashion Show
4-H Sewing Club members will be
showcasing their projects at the 4-H
Fashion Show at the Fayette County
Extension Office on June 23 at
6:30pm. Members have been working
hard over the past several months to
complete their 4-H sewing projects
and are excited to show everyone the
result of their hard work! Everyone is
invited to attend and support our
members. Members please remember
that your fashion show data sheet
and garment are due. Please see the
sewing club instructors for more
details.
We would like to welcome our Summer 4-H Intern, Tiara
Fripp. She will be with us from the end of May till the
middle of August!!
You can also contact the Fayette County Extension Office
at [email protected] for any questions.
Congratulations!!
Congratulations to Katie Sanford for placing second in
the 4H Dog Bowl Skillathon held at the Scott County
Extension Office on Saturday April 30th.
Congratulations to Katherine Henson and Johnathan
Hurley for competing in the District Communications
contest in Clark County on Thursday, April 21st.
Katherine received a Blue ribbon and Johnathan received
a Red ribbon.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp Applications are out!!! Applications and
more information can be found:
http://fayette.ca.uky.edu/4HYouthDevelopment
Feltner Camp: June 6th-10th
North Central: August 1st- 5th
4-H Country Ham
This club meets monthly to learn about country hams and
the local meat industry here in Lexington. At the end of this
project, participants are required to present a speech at the
KY State Fair. Fayette County 4-H Country Ham members
are also eligible to sell their cured
hams at the Fayette County 4-H/FFA Livestock and Ham
Showcase Sale in September. Hams are housed at the
Fayette County Extension Office in our ham house. The
project registration fee covers the cost of the
member’s two hams. All other materials needed to
complete the project will be provided at no additional cost.
Additional meetings will be held to cure the country hams
and club meetings are subject to change, those dates will be
provided at a later time.
For more information, contact Kristen Kirkland at the
Fayette County Extension Office: 859-257-5582 or
[email protected]
4-H Livestock Club
The Fayette County 4-H
Livestock Club is open to any
youth between the ages of 9 -18
interested in learning more about
lambs, goats, cattle, poultry or
hogs and gaining hands-on
experience in the care and
showing of livestock is encouraged to attend.
Members of the Fayette County 4-H Livestock Club
have the opportunity to win prize money at county fairs,
participate in the Kentucky State Fair, win scholarships,
make new friends, travel and much more. All Livestock
Club members receive assistance in learning about
grooming and handling of farm animals. Members
participate in monthly meetings and educational
workshops to learn how to care for, and exhibit their
animals.
All interested and returning youth should fill out the
Livestock Club Enrollment Form and return it to the
Fayette County Extension Office. Further information
about club meeting will be sent out in the next newsletter
and to the 4-Hers who have sent in their Livestock
Enrollment Form.
Easy Fruit Salad
For more information, contact Kristen Kirkland at the
Fayette County Extension Office: 859-257-5582 or email
[email protected]
Ingredients:
1 can (16 ounce) drained
fruit cocktail
2 sliced bananas
2 oranges cut into bite-size pieces
2 apples cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces yogurt, low-fat piña colada
Instructions:
1. Mix fruit in a large bowl.
2. Add yogurt and mix well.
3. Chill in refrigerator before
serving.
Adapted from: Easy and Nutritious Family
Recipes, p.3 Fresno County, University of
California Cooperative Extension
For Healthy, Thrifty Holiday Menus, go to: http://
snaped.fns.usda.gov/nutrition-through-the-seasons/healthy
-thrifty-holiday-menus
4-H Horse Club
Come join the Fayette County
4-H Horse Club as they begin
another great year!
Meetings are held at the Fayette
County Extension Office at 6:30
on the following dates:
June 21, July 19 and Aug. 16.
For more information and if you
are interested in joining the 4-H Horse Club, contact
Fayette County Extension Office at 859-257-5582 or
[email protected]
Join us at the
Fayette County 4-H Facebook
Social media ... it’s how we communicate on a daily basis in
today’s fast paced world. If you are a user of Facebook, like
our page: Fayette County 4-H! Program updates,
deadlines and upcoming events are posted several times a
week! Like us and keep up with what is going on with
Fayette County 4-H!
Communications Contest Results
Congratulations to all of the 2016 Fayette County Communications contest participants. The results are as follows:
Jr. Demonstrations:
Johnathan Hurley - Presentation Software,
Red and Champion
Katherine Henson - Foods, Blue and Champion
Rex Letcher - Foods, Blue Ribbon
Andrew Snow - General, Blue and Champion
Itzy Gutierez - Performing Arts, Blue and Champion
Senior Demonstrations:
Rachel Hart - Crafts, Blue and Champion
Emily and Katie Sanford - Team Demonstration,
Blue and Champion
Jr. Speeches:
9 year olds
Camilla Lindahl, Red Ribbon
10 year olds
Lydia Salters, Red Ribbon
Ava Bradley, Red Ribbon
12 year olds
Itzy Gutierrez, Blue and champion
17 year olds
Katie Sanford, Blue and Champion
Mock interview
16-18 year olds
Rachel Hart, Blue and Champion
July 14 - 24, 2016
Thursday, July 14:
Fayette County 4H Qualifying Day · 9pm – 12pm
Hay Bales Contest · 10:00am ‐ 4:00pm
Saturday, July 16:
Market Steer & Heifer Show – 6pm
Breeding Beef Show – 7pm
Bull Show, (after breeding beef)
Flower and Vegetable Show
Sunday, July 17:
Flower and Vegetable Show
Monday, July 18:
Lamb Show – 6pm
Tuesday, July 19:
Goat Show – 6pm
Thursday, July 21:
4-H/FFA Market Hog Show – 7pm
Friday, July 22:
Fayette County 4H Rabbit Show – 7pm
4-H/FFA Open Youth Poultry Show – 7pm
Saturday, July 23:
Equine Parade of Breeds – 6:30 & 8pm
School Club Wrap Ups
As the school year has come to a close, our school
programs have been winding down as well. The last
meetings were in March for Southern Elementary, the
Dixie Chicks, and the William Wells Brown Elementary
School clubs. Southern Elementary 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
learned about health and nutrition, we discussed the food
groups and making healthy food choices, the 4th and 5th
grade students also had their last club meetings. The Dixie
Chicks Club at Dixie Elementary School finished their
program with a lesson on public speaking and presented
“silly speeches” to their peers. William Wells Brown school
club meetings wrapped up with a lesson about dairy and
healthy choices when eating dairy products. The William
Wells Brown Cooking Club’s March meeting was a great
success! The students worked in two teams to make two
different types of muffins, blueberry and chocolate chip,
both groups made great tasting muffins! The last meeting
of the William Wells Brown Cooking Club was in April and
also produced a great product, the student chefs made two
fruit smoothies, it was a great healthy snack that the
students now know how prepare for themselves!
Omaha Steaks Fundraising
By participating in our Give BHG annual fundraiser
patrons who purchase gift cards at GiveBHG.com will be
able to designate 20% of the purchase amount to Fayette
County 4-H Council. Please note that the 20% donation
can only be provided with ONLINE purchases. Buyers
are NOT able to make donations with gift card purchases
made in-store at BHG restaurants.
Where’s the beef? At Omaha Steaks of
course. Fayette County 4-H Council has
partnered with Omaha Steaks in their Steaks for
Good campaign, now benefiting Fayette Co. 4-H!
Shop steaks, burgers, jerky, chicken and more, and
10% of every order you make will go towards our
fundraising goal!
Click on the link below and shop today!
To make a purchase and donate:
1) Visit GiveBHG.com in order to purchase Gift Cards.
2) Select a BHG Gift Card of any denomination.
http://www.steaksforgood.com/fundraising/
charity/4h
3) Select your non-profit’s name from the drop down
menu — double-check that you have selected the correct
organization, as several participating organizations have
similar names.
4) Your gift card will be sent in the mail in two
business days and your organization will receive 20% of
your purchase!
It’s easy to give the gift of good taste and support Fayette
County 4-H Council at the same time. If you have any
questions, please feel free to call Jovan Tappel at 977-2603
for additional information.
Kroger Rewards
Do you have and use a Kroger Rewards Card at one of their 100 plus
stores here in the state of Kentucky? If you do, please visit the
following link https://www.kroger.com/CommunityRewards and
register your existing card to support our Fayette County 4-H Council!
All of the funds raised will go back to our council to support youth
programs! The following procedure must be followed to register your
Kroger Plus Card online: The Fayette County 4-H Council has been
enrolled into the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Participants
can begin enrolling online. Anyone can go to the following web site
http://www.krogercommunityrewards.com and begin enrolling. We
have been assigned the following NPO number 20640. Thank you for
your support of Fayette County 4-H!
Bring in your county fair projects to be judged!!!
July 14, 2016
9-12 p.m.
Bluegrass Lion’s Club Fairgrounds
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Leadership and Communications Project
Crops
Consumer and Financial Education
Dog Project Poster
Electricity
Entomology
Foods
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Home Environment
Horticulture and Plant Science
Needlework
Photography
Sewing
Sewing Skillathon
Tobacco
Wood Science
We will judge the exhibits later on that afternoon. Exhibits will be
displayed at the Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Lion’s Club Fair
from July 14th-24th.
For complete details on categories, visit: fayette4h.com
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Make check payable to:
Fayette County 4-H Council
Return to:
4-H Sewing Camp
Fayette County Extension
1140 Red Mile Place
Lexington, KY 40504
2016 4-H Summer Sewing Camp Registration
Child’s Name___________________________________________ Phone #__________________ E-Mail: __________________________________
Street Address___________________________________________ City ___________________________________ Zip_______________________
Parent (Guardian)________________________________________________________ Emergency #_______________________________________
I plan to attend: ______ Session One: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
______ Session Two: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sewing machines will be provided. If you have your own machine and would prefer to bring it with you, please use the
line below to let us know what type of machine you have and your prior experience.
Machine Type: ____________________________________ Experience: ____________________________________________________________
I understand that first aid will be available at this event, that participants are supervised, and if serious injury occurs,
medical and/or hospital care will be given. I further understand that I will be notified in case of serious illness or injury,
but if it is impossible to contact me, I give my permission for emergency treatment or surgery.
Parent or Guardian Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________
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videos, programs and services:
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• Free computer classes from beginner to advanced,
including Microsoft and Adobe software and more.
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• Lynda.com, the online resource that teaches
design, marketing, and photography skills, free
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place for hands-on creativity.
• Book-a-Librarian, connecting you with a librarian
one-on-one to get started on how-to adventures
like genealogy, job help, reading lists, and using
your new digital device.
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personal finance, home repair, decorating,
crafting, organization, and lots more. Check
out our e-library’s e-books, e-magazines, and
downloadable audiobooks, too!
• The Northside Digital Studio, where you’ll find the
creative software and equipment to record music
and video or create great photos and graphics.
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represents the specific room for the session.
Kid-friendly sessions are denoted with a yellow star.
Staff members will be on hand to help answer any
questions. They will be wearing yellow How-To Festival
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E-Help. 10am - 2pm
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How to Pay for College. 11am - 2pm
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How to Go Back to College 11am - 2pm
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Conference Room D
Dave Scott, Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority
Wichman Reading Room
10AM
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How to Research Your Family Tree
Kentucky Room • Library Staff
How to Square Dance
Atrium • Kathie Kok, Do Si Dos Square Dance Club
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How to Make Balloon Animals
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How to Raise Urban Chickens
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How to Protect Your Privacy Online
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How to Choose and Sharpen Knives
Board Room • Campbell Wood aka Cambo the Clown
Breezeway • Travis Robinson, CLUCK! Lex
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How to Container Garden
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How to Make a Bracelet
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Conference Room B • Karen Witt, Master Gardener
Conference Room C • Sondra Rice
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Breezeway
Conference Room D
HR Training Room
Park Entrance
Computer Lab
How to Research Your Family Tree
Board Room • Jennifer Sullivan, Lexington Public Library
2
How to Belly Dance
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How to Weave a Basket
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How to Become a Successful YouTuber
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How to Compost
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How to Create a Gallery Wall
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How to Live a Savings Lifestyle
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How to Defend Yourself
How to Digitize and Preserve Family Photos
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How to Ice a Cupcake
Kentucky Room • Library Staff
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How to Research Your Family Tree
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How to Teach Your Baby Sign Language
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Kentucky Room • Library Staff
Board Room • Lindsay Mattingly, Lexington Public Library
How to Care for Your Bike
Breezeway • Andy Shooner, Broke Spoke
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How to Play Minecraft for Grownups
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How to Garden with Kentucky Native Plants
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How to Knit
Computer Lab • Carla Bertucci, Lexington Public Library
Conference Room B • Vicki Reed, Master Gardener
Conference Room C
Sarah Hubbard, Lexington Public Library
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How to Take Good Photographs
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How to Prevent and Control Diabetes
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Gallery • Jeff Botts, Tates Creek Photography Club
HR Training Room • Gilbert H. Friedell, M.D., Friedell
Committee for Health System Transformation
How to Train Your Dog
Farish Theater • Monica Quinn, Lexington Public Library
11:30AM
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How to Digitize and Preserve Family Photos
Kentucky Room • Library Staff
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How to Fill out Your Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA)
Conference Room D
Chrissy Maddox & Brian Highley, Sullivan University
2nd Floor
10:30AM
Computer Lab • Taura Lutzke, Lexington Public Library
Conference Room A • Johnna Waldon, Lexington Public Library
1st Floor
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Kentucky Room • Library Staff
Atrium • Teresa Tomb, Mecca Dance Studio
Board Room
Kay Ragland and Karen Higdon, Two K’s Baskets
Computer Lab • Michael Kolbeck, Lexington Public Library
Conference Room B • Kelly Lee, Master Gardener
Conference Room C • Erin West, Lexington Public Library
HR Training Room • Angela Carpenter
Farish Theater • Joe Moniot, AKF Lexington Martial Arts
12:30PM
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How to Digitize and Preserve Family Photos
5
How to Tangle and Doodle
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How to Do Emergency Sewing
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How to Tie a Tie and Scarf
Kentucky Room • Library Staff
Board Room
Wendy Currier, Wendy Currier Pen & Ink Artwork
Conference Room C • Erin West, Lexington Public Library
HR Training Room
Kelli Parmley & Cathy Howell, Lexington Public Library
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How to Research Your Family Tree
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How to Do the Thriller Dance
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How to Make Gelatin Plates
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How to Make Bubbles
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How to Maintain Your Car
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How to Write Computer Code
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Kentucky Room • Library Staff
Atrium • Teresa Tomb, Mecca Dance Studio
Board Room
Wendy Currier, Wendy Currier Pen & Ink Artwork
Outside Park Entrance
Meggan Conway, Lexington Public Library
Breezeway • Barry Davis, Lexington Public Library
Computer Lab • Taura Lutzke, Lexington Public Library
How to Host a Downton Abbey Tea
Conference Room A • Amanda Beverly, Jane Austen Society
4
How to Care for Curly and Natural Hair
4
How to Choose a Real Estate Agent
4
How to Do Yoga
1
How to Maintain Your Home’s Exterior
Conference Room B
Melanie Day, You’ve Got Curls & Hair Loss Center
Conference Room C • Julie Dotson, Big Blue Realty
HR Training Room
Cindy Hutchison, The Massage Center & Yoga Studio
Farish Theater • Kari “Rosie” Evely, Rosie Home Inspections
1:30PM
How to Make Origami
3
How to Digitize and Preserve Family Photos
How to Prepare for Disasters
4
How to Pack a Suitcase
HR Training Room • John Kalbfleisch
Farish Theater • Shelley Bendall, LFUCG Division of Public Safety
Kentucky Room • Library Staff
Conference Room C • Kim Clark, Leather, Inc.
Fayette County
Extension Office
1140 Red Mile Place
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 257-5582
Jennifer Hunter
Cooperative Extension Service
319A Funkhouser Building
Lexington, KY 40506
(859) 257-3290
Email: [email protected]
May 2016
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University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
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