Hello All,
Here are our scheduled meetings and activities for fall/winter. Please note I have added many workshops and such on the weekends that may be offered by other entities or the county. Please join our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/397424847023771/ if you haven’t already. These workshops will be listed under the “events” page as will the regular meetings (as soon as I find time to add them). The info in this email will also be posted on the blog: www.goodnews4h.blogspot.com and will be on the FB site under “files”.
It looks like we have several new families coming in, so we have tried to make the topics a little more general while everyone get acclimated. Please know that guests and members of other clubs are always welcome. So please feel free to forward to anyone interested. I look forward to seeing everyone again!
I do have a community service opportunity this Sunday at a food bank. We will be meeting at 9am and then going over to clean and organize. Please email if interested. We would love to have you!
++++County shooting sports will start up in October. Please see FB events for an archery opportunity and a youth shotgun opportunity. I will post more info as I have it
Good News 4-H Club 2013 Fall/Winter Meetings
Where: Meetings will typically be held at 5511 W. 136th Ave at Good News Community Church- unless noted.
Cost: Meetings are free. Sometimes a small donation is requested. This will be indicated for certain activities. Donations are usually $1-3 per child and will result in a take home item for the child. There will be a www.signupgenius.com list for some meetings if many types of supplies are needed. It would be helpful if each attending family helped with supplies in these instances.
Who: Some meetings require several stations. It would be helpful if an adult or 12 and over member helped staff these stations. Stations will be noted at signupgenius.
Everyone is welcome at all meetings, including guests. For certain meetings, we would love an RSVP, as that helps me prepare enough supplies.
What: Meeting topics may include lecture or demonstrations, but we mainly try and focus on hands on activities. Cloverbuds are members 7 and under (as of 12-31-2013). They are always welcome at regular activities, but they may have additional activities of their own. We ask that a parent or guardian is present with Cloverbud members. Tips and Tricks will be a short demo and practice aimed at older member or members interested in that particular subject. Parents/ guardians are also welcome to try their hand at the skills presented. Tips and tricks will be presented towards the end of the meeting.
Date: Sept 26, 2013
Meeting Topic: Welcome Picnic/ Potluck and Fishing
Cloverbuds: fall craft
Tips and Tricks: None
Fee/ Signup: Free. Please sign up for potluck item(s) at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DAFA62AA64-fall and bring fishing pole and tackle if you have or want it.
Date: Oct 10th, 2013- rain or shine. Rockets go at 6:30 until all have launched
Meeting Topic: Rockets and Flight- join us as we explore the world of flight. We will make our own gliders, launch model rockets and learn some rocket terminology. Bring your own rocket to launch if you have one!
Cloverbuds: Gliders
Tips and Tricks: Cake decorating- how to level and crumb frost a cake. Bring a refrigerated, unfrosted single layer cake of your choice and frosting or simply watch a demonstration.
Fee/ Signup: Free. Station sign up only, no materials needed. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DAFA62AA64-fall1
Date: Oct 24th, 2013
Meeting Topic: The wonderful world of birds- Join us as we learn all about birds. We will meet a variety of domestic poultry, big and small, a tame house sparrow and hopefully, our resident falconer will stop by with a bird of prey. We will also have a poultry showmanship demonstration and kids can practice. We will also discuss bird watching. Do you have a bird? If so, feel free to bring it-and give the group an introduction to your avian friend.
Cloverbuds: Pinecone wild bird feeders
Tips and Tricks: Sewing- understanding a basic pattern. Bring a pattern of your own to decipher, or watch the demonstration.
Fee/ Signup: None- one or two helpers needed on stations.
Date: Nov 14th, 2013
Meeting Topic: Baking and Baking experiments- Join us for a great night of baking and baking experiments. Younger kids and beginning bakers will mix and pour, older and experienced bakers will learn more advanced techniques and perform some experiments.
Cloverbuds: Easier baking techniques
Tips and Tricks: Cake decorating- leaf and star tip techniques.
Fee/ Signup: No fee. We do have some supplies requests. We are also looking for someone to host our meeting, and hopefully someone with double ovens! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DAFA62AA64-fall1
Date: Nov 21st, 2013 * Note date change due to Thanksgiving
Meeting Topic: Ceramics and Robotics- Join us for a fun evening where you can paint your own ceramic ornaments and make a robot with stuff you can find around the house. Spend the evening at one station, or check them all out!
Cloverbuds: ornaments and simple robots
Tips and Tricks: sewing- 5/8 inch hem and seam finishing
Fee/ Signup: There may be a small fee ($1-2) per ornament and a small fee if robots are taken home (cost TBA). Robots are free otherwise. Ornaments will be kiln fired and ready at the next meeting for members to take home. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DAFA62AA64-fall1
Date: Dec 12th, 2013
Meeting Topic: Pies and Pickling. Join us for a fun night of mini pies and make your own jar of pickled carrots to take home.
Cloverbuds: Same activities
Tips and Tricks: Decorative Pie Crusts- how to make fancy crusts
Fee/ Signup: Materials sign up, no fee.
No second December meeting- Happy Holidays!
