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Milam County Extension Office 100 E. 1st Street Cameron, TX 76520 254*697*7045 Erica Evans - eaevans@ag.tamu.edu June 1, 2010 County 4-H Camp 2010 When: July 9- 11, 2010 Where: Lakeview Methodist Camp, Palestine Who: open to 4-Hers 8 -18 Cost: $115 for youth and $90.00 for adults A few spaces are still available for County 4-H Camp. Don't miss the opportunity to experience a variety of fun activities with 4-Hers from about ten surrounding counties. County 4-H Camp is designed for the younger 4-H members, but is open to anyone 8 -18 years old. Adults are also needed to chaperone. Contact the Extension office for more information and application forms. 4-H Project Information Fun Activities for youth The Milam County Nature Festival is a joint program between the El Camino Real Master Naturalists and the Little River Basin Master Gardeners and will be held June 11 and 12 in Cameron. There will be fun and educational programs and activities held for the youth that attend the festival. The Children's activities will be held on Saturday. 4-H Beginners Fun Day-June 19 Attention Beginner 4-Hers: A 4-H Fun Day for 4-Hers from 5 to 9 years of age will be held on Saturday, June 19 at the Gause School Gym (in the back of the school). This will be something special for you. You will keep your hands busy with Arts and Crafts, Cooking, Gardening, Games, Cookie Decorating, and much more. Call the Extension Office to register for the Beginners Fun Day so we will have supplies for everyone. If you have a friend that is thinking about joining 4-H, invite them to attend the Fun Day with you. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Parents are welcome to stay and join the activities. Fun Day Schedule 9:30 a.m. -- Doors Open 10:00 a.m. -- Fun Day Activities Start 1:00 p.m. -- Fun Day Ends Indian Cooking School - July 15 We have a special treat for you on July 15th. You will have an opportunity to learn about and taste food dishes from India. Our host and speaker will be Yaminie Bhakta. Mrs. Bhakta will demonstrate several dishes as she shares information on special seasonings and foods. Participants will also be making some dishes to taste. In fact all of your snacks and lunch will be Indian Cookery items. The workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Budget Host Motel - 102 Lafferty Ave. - Cameron, TX 76520 (on the Cameron side of the bridge). Pre-registration is needed by July 12th to prepare handouts and food needs. Contact the Milam County Extension Office to sign-up for the workshop. Leaders/parents can also attend with 4-Hers. Handouts will also be available at the training about the County Food Show and other food and nutrition project opportunities. 4-H Citizenship Day On Monday, July 12, the Milam County Farm Bureau will sponsor a Citizenship Day for all Milam County 4-H members. The event will help Milam County 4-H members gain insight into the workings of our county government and how our representatives in Washington vote on issues important to the people in Texas. The program for the day will include the following: 9:00 am. 4-H members will meet at the Cameron Chamber of Commerce meeting room at 102 East First Street. 9:15 am Walk to the Milam County Courthouse for a brief tour of the restored historic building. 10:00 am Meet with the Milam County Commissioners Court to observe our local government in action. 10:30 am Return to the Chamber of Commerce meeting room where the 4-H members will meet with Congressman John Carter for an informal presentation and question and answer session. 12:00 Pizza luncheon provided by Milam County Farm Bureau. 1:00 pm 4-H members will participate in a Milam County Congressional Insights program by becoming a United States congressman. Congressional Insights is an interactive, computer driven exercise in how congressional representatives make decisions on issues important to the people they represent. The event will conclude at 3:00 p.m. Milam County Farm Bureau looks forward to your participation in this informative event on Monday, July 12, in Cameron, Texas. Please contact Milam County Farm Bureau at 254-697-6488 or Durwood Tucker at 512-898-2727 to make reservations to attend and for your chance to learn about your government and how you can make a difference. Photography Contest Milam County Nature Festival This contest is open to all Juniors, Intermediates, and Seniors. Contest rules can be found on the Milam County website: http://milam-co.tamu.edu/publications/Nature%20Festival%20Photo%20Contest%20Rules1.pdf Deadline has been extended! Turn your photos in by June 4, 2010 to the Extension Office. 4-H Recordbooks County Recordbooks are due June 21. They will be judged at the Council & Leaders meetings that evening. Recordbook Judging June 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Bea's Kitchen in Cameron. Leaders and Senior 4-H members - Help is needed to help judge county recordbooks on June 21. This is a great way to learn about the recordbook project and get great ideas! 2010 State Photography Workshop Sponsored by Bell County 4-H When: June 21 & 22 Deadline for registration: June 7, 2010 Where: Bell County Expo-Assembly Hall Fee: $10.00 each person/day. Lunch will be provided. For more information and how to register check out the Bell County 4-H Website: http://grovesite.com/page.asp?o=4h&s=bell4h&p=359824 Livestock Show Information: For additional information on the livestock shows, contact the Milam County Extension Office 100 E. 1st Street in Cameron 254-697-7045. - Rockdale Fair - Broiler Orders due - June 12 - Milam County Junior Livestock Show & Major Show (Houston Livestock Show, San Antonio Livestock Show and Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo) Turkey Orders due July 9 - Major Show Steer Tag-in Tuesday, June 29, 2010 beginning at 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. - In order to validate your animal on June 29, you must have ordered your State Steer tags in April. - State Fair Lamb & Goat Tag-in Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. - In order to validate your animal on June 29, you must have ordered your State Fair tag in April. |
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