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Deford Dazzlers take 10th place at rocket national finals, earn right to take part in NASA student launch
In a past Spotlight, I told you about the Deford Dazzlers 4-H Rocket Team, the Tuscola County 4-H’ers who scored well enough in the Team America Rocketry Challenge to take part in the national finals May 11-12 in Virginia. I’m … Continue reading
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It really is rocket science for Tuscola County 4-H club
The Deford Dazzlers 4-H Rocket Team members proved to be true rocket scientists. On Feb. 28, this 4-H club from the Tuscola County town of Deford competed against nearly 700 teams from across the U.S. in the Team America Rocketry … Continue reading
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4-H’ers go on to shine as collegiates in national rifle competition, help others
Here’s another great example of 4-H’ers taking the skills that they’ve learned and putting them to use as they get older and leave the ranks as 4-H club members, not only to win awards but also to help others. On … Continue reading
4-H Exploration Days influences future lives of attendees
In just a few months, more than 2,000 young people will experience campus life for a few days when 4-H Exploration Days takes place June 20–22. But they won’t just be having fun although you can be assured fun will … Continue reading
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Mark the date for 4-H Science Day With the Lugnuts
What’s more American than baseball and hot dogs? How about baseball, hot dogs and 4-H? Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development in partnership with the Lansing Lugnuts will present 4-H Science Day at the Lugnuts July 15. The game … Continue reading
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4-H members learn valuable life skills while learning to quilt
Three members of the Friends and Stitches 4-H Club in Chippewa County learned essential life skills while each created an original baby quilt. Under the guidance of Sherry Duesing, 4-H club leader, Missy Buhro, Kaitlin Goetz and Rachel Yanni practiced … Continue reading
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New 4-H animal science snapshots now available online
A series of 4-H animal science snapshot sheets are available online, ready for use by staff members, volunteers, 4-H’ers or future 4-H’ers interested in getting involved in specific 4-H animal science projects. The fact sheets let youth know what to … Continue reading
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Vote for Operation: Military Kids
More than 19,000 military youth live in Michigan – youth who must go on with life as usual while one or both parents serve overseas. Michigan State University Extension 4-H Operation: Military Kids (OMK) supports the children of men and … Continue reading
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Start the year off right at 4-H Day at the Breslin
Last year, I wrote about the success of the 4-H Day at the Breslin with the Lady Spartans. More than 4,500 Michigan 4-H’ers and their families cheered the Michigan State University women’s basketball team on. Don’t miss out on the … Continue reading
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