- Author: Judy Ludovise
NEWS FROM THE FAIR
“First-time lamb exhibitor Jason Nigro, 11, of Steuben 4-H, learned to take responsibility for an animal.”
"For the third year in a row, Owen Clark , 15, of Green Valley 4-H, a sophomore at Sonoma Academy, raised a market lamb judged the supreme champion as well as the 4-H grand champion.”
“Jaden Varville of Steuben 4-H raised the 4-H grand champion, while Savannah Schell from Sonoma FFA raised the goat selling for the highest price per pound, at $30.- Press Democrat”
NEW 4-H Yoga Project!
Free Training
The Yoga for Kids Project combines physical movement with breathing and focused concentration. Youth in the 4-H Yoga Project learn breathing exercises, physical postures, and mindful practices that help strengthen the mind and body. Youth and Volunteers will:
- Increase physical fitness.
- Learn strategies for stress management.
- Explore the benefits of concentrated focus and attention.
- Practice movements that improve flexibility and balance.
If you are an enrolled 4-H Project Leader and are interested in leading a 4-H Yoga for Kids Project please register for a training session below. CA 4-H will provide 6.5 hours of on-site training by a Registered Yoga Teacher; program guides; and technical support following the training. Trainings are offered at five locations throughout California:
September 22, 2016 2801 2nd St. Davis, CA 8:30am-3:00pm
September 24, 2016 San Luis Obispo, CA 9:00am-3:30pm (location TBD)
October 1, 2016 208 Fairground Road Quincy, CA 95971 , CA 9:00am-3:30pm
October 8, 2016 21150 Box Springs Road, Ste 202 Moreno Valley, CA 9:00am -3:30pm
October 8, 2016 890 N. Bush Street Ukiah, CA 95482 9:00am -3:30pm
Please contact Anne Iaccopucci at amiaccopucci@ucanr.edu with questions.
Register here: https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=18337
Volunteers age 14 and older needed to push wheelchair attendees at Sonoma County Fair. 9:30 -3:00pm on Aug 5th. If interested, please contact Creekside Convalescent Hospital, 544-7750
Don Jinks, local entrepreneur and Ag enthusiast, has offered his property in Santa Rosa to be used for an Ag project. Like any other project, this would require a certified 4-H Leader. If you are interested, please contact Don at dmjinks@prodigy.net for more information.