Do you enjoy having fun with others, working with your hands and learning about fiber arts?
The North Dakota State University Extension Service is sponsoring "String Things," a 4-H fiber arts retreat, Aug. 26-28 at the Comfort Inn in Bismarck.
The retreat will offer workshops on embroidery, crocheting, knitting, macrame, kumihimo and felting. Participants will learn about these skills and how to share them with others.
"This will be a great opportunity for improving your skills or learning new skills," says Sharon Query, a 4-H youth development specialist who helped
organize the event.
This retreat is for Extension agents, 4-H volunteers and youth 14 or older. Attendees will receive instructions and resources to enable them to be a resource person for their county/area.
The cost is $100 for a double room ($175 for a single room) and $25 with no lodging. Register before Aug. 19 to secure a room.
Registration information is available at http://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/4h/Training/FiberArtsRetreatStringThings.pdf.
For more information, contact Query at (701) 231-5923 or sharon.query@ndsu.edu.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
4-H, BBQ Boot Camp Team Up at Clover Classic
Golfers in this year's North Dakota 4-H Foundation Clover Classic golf benefit also have an opportunity to learn a little bit about barbecuing and the livestock industry, and have a tasty meal.
Following the Clover Classic, a mixed, best-ball scramble set for June 15 at Prairie West Golf Club in Mandan, golfers will be able to participate in a "Mini BBQ Boot Camp." That's a 30- to 45-minute version of the full three-hour BBQ Boot Camp program.
Golfers will not only be served a meal of brisket, pulled pork, corn on the cob and other goodies but will learn about marinades, rubs, cuts of meat and other grilling secrets, as well as food safety tips, from NDSU's Animal Sciences Department and Extension Service faculty and staff.
"4-H and BBQ Boot Camp are both part of NDSU," says Mylie Lavold, 4-H Foundation development director. "It's a natural partnership."
BBQ Boot Camp organizers also hope the event helps close the knowledge gap between those involved in food production and consumers.
"The NDSU BBQ Boot Camp team works hard to inform all participants about the critical importance of understanding the vital role of agriculture and our food supply while having a lot of fun with barbecuing," says David Newman, an assistant professor in NDSU's Animal Sciences Department. "This is a natural partnership, especially considering the importance of youth education about
agriculture through 4-H."
Lavold hopes the BBQ Boot Camp program will help attract more players and sponsors to the golf tournament.
"I had such a good time golfing in the tournament last year that when asked to be the chairperson for this year's tournament, I was happy to do it," says Maureen Ming of Bismarck. "Not only do the proceeds help sponsor some great programs for 4-H youth, but the tournament is a really fun and relaxed event. The addition of the BBQ Boot Camp this year is sure to make it an even more
enjoyable event."
For more information about the Clover Classic, visit http://www.ndsu.edu/4h/foundation/ and click on The Clover Classic. To learn more about the BBQ Boot Camp program, check out http://www.ndsu.edu/bbqbootcamp.
Following the Clover Classic, a mixed, best-ball scramble set for June 15 at Prairie West Golf Club in Mandan, golfers will be able to participate in a "Mini BBQ Boot Camp." That's a 30- to 45-minute version of the full three-hour BBQ Boot Camp program.
Golfers will not only be served a meal of brisket, pulled pork, corn on the cob and other goodies but will learn about marinades, rubs, cuts of meat and other grilling secrets, as well as food safety tips, from NDSU's Animal Sciences Department and Extension Service faculty and staff.
"4-H and BBQ Boot Camp are both part of NDSU," says Mylie Lavold, 4-H Foundation development director. "It's a natural partnership."
BBQ Boot Camp organizers also hope the event helps close the knowledge gap between those involved in food production and consumers.
"The NDSU BBQ Boot Camp team works hard to inform all participants about the critical importance of understanding the vital role of agriculture and our food supply while having a lot of fun with barbecuing," says David Newman, an assistant professor in NDSU's Animal Sciences Department. "This is a natural partnership, especially considering the importance of youth education about
agriculture through 4-H."
Lavold hopes the BBQ Boot Camp program will help attract more players and sponsors to the golf tournament.
"I had such a good time golfing in the tournament last year that when asked to be the chairperson for this year's tournament, I was happy to do it," says Maureen Ming of Bismarck. "Not only do the proceeds help sponsor some great programs for 4-H youth, but the tournament is a really fun and relaxed event. The addition of the BBQ Boot Camp this year is sure to make it an even more
enjoyable event."
For more information about the Clover Classic, visit http://www.ndsu.edu/4h/foundation/ and click on The Clover Classic. To learn more about the BBQ Boot Camp program, check out http://www.ndsu.edu/bbqbootcamp.
Monday, March 28, 2011
4-H Film Festival to Showcase Youths' Talent
The North Dakota Center for 4-H Youth Development is giving kids a chance to test their creativity and video-making skills this summer.
Youth will be able to create and submit a one- to 10-minute video in one of four categories. Judges will select the top three videos in each category. Those videos will be shown at the North Dakota 4-H Film Festival during the State Fair in Minot.
After the showing, set for 2 p.m. July 24 in the Norsk Room at the State Fair Center on the fairgrounds, the audience will vote on the video to receive the People's Choice Award.
The competition is open to teams of youth in the sixth through 12th grade this school year. Each team should consist of one to four members. At least one member should be a 4-H'er. To join 4-H, visit http://www.ndsu.edu/4h.
The four categories are:
* Fur, Feathers and Fins -- This should be a video featuring an animal as the main character or teaching how to train or work with an animal.
* 4-H SET on Going Green -- This video should promote conservation and "going green," which is the process of changing one's lifestyle by using environmentally friendly products, recycling and limiting the use of natural resources.
* Discover 4-H -- This video should promote 4-H.
* Just for Fun! -- This is a video that doesn't fit into any of the other categories.
Teams who created the top three videos in each category will receive a certificate and a $100 cash award that is to be split among the team members. The team receiving the People's Choice Award also will receive a certificate and a $100 cash prize.
Teams need to register by June 15 and submit their video by June 24.
For more details about the competition and links to information on digital storytelling and tips and tricks on videoing and video editing, click on the 4-H Film Festival link at http://www.ndsu.edu/4h.
"We know we have a lot of talented youth in North Dakota, so we are excited about holding the 4-H Film Festival," says Linda Hauge, NDSU 4-H youth development specialist and festival organizer. "We hope to make this an annual event."
Youth will be able to create and submit a one- to 10-minute video in one of four categories. Judges will select the top three videos in each category. Those videos will be shown at the North Dakota 4-H Film Festival during the State Fair in Minot.
After the showing, set for 2 p.m. July 24 in the Norsk Room at the State Fair Center on the fairgrounds, the audience will vote on the video to receive the People's Choice Award.
The competition is open to teams of youth in the sixth through 12th grade this school year. Each team should consist of one to four members. At least one member should be a 4-H'er. To join 4-H, visit http://www.ndsu.edu/4h.
The four categories are:
* Fur, Feathers and Fins -- This should be a video featuring an animal as the main character or teaching how to train or work with an animal.
* 4-H SET on Going Green -- This video should promote conservation and "going green," which is the process of changing one's lifestyle by using environmentally friendly products, recycling and limiting the use of natural resources.
* Discover 4-H -- This video should promote 4-H.
* Just for Fun! -- This is a video that doesn't fit into any of the other categories.
Teams who created the top three videos in each category will receive a certificate and a $100 cash award that is to be split among the team members. The team receiving the People's Choice Award also will receive a certificate and a $100 cash prize.
Teams need to register by June 15 and submit their video by June 24.
For more details about the competition and links to information on digital storytelling and tips and tricks on videoing and video editing, click on the 4-H Film Festival link at http://www.ndsu.edu/4h.
"We know we have a lot of talented youth in North Dakota, so we are excited about holding the 4-H Film Festival," says Linda Hauge, NDSU 4-H youth development specialist and festival organizer. "We hope to make this an annual event."
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