SCarowinds & Hungry to Help

Join us as we make a frightful trip to Scarowinds on Friday, October 15th and help fight hunger at the same time. In an effort to help make a difference in the hunger problem we are inviting teens ages 13 (as of Jan 1) and older to join us as we travel to Carowinds SCarowinds. There will be no exceptions on the age limit. In order to be eligible to attend, teens must bring at least 5 (five) non-perishable food items to the Extension Office by Wednesday October 13th. For every 3 three additional items you bring in $1 will be deducted from your ticket price.

Suggestions of non-perishable food items: boxed macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, canned foods, dried fruit, canned or boxed juice, cereal, oatmeal, canned tuna or chicken, and peanut butter. For a full list of items click HERE. Please no glass containers or perishable items.

Cost of each ticket is $25 and five non-perishable food items. We will be leaving the Extension Office at 4:00 pm on Friday and will leave the park at midnight. For more information, contact the Extension Office at (336) 372-5597. Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 13th.

Teen Leadership Focus Conference

The West Central Teen Leadership Focus (taking the place of State Council Conference) will be held at Sertoma 4-H Educational Center on Saturday, November 13, 2010. The retreat will begin with registration at 8am and workshops at 9:30am. These retreats are designed for teens, so 4-H’ers ages 13 (as of Jan. 1) and older are invited to attend.

The cost to attend the Teen Leadership Focus Conference is $40. This includes lunch and snacks. Some workshops will focus on our theme (Hungry To Help); however, the majority of the workshops will be focused on Leadership Development including selected Ambassador tracks. This is a day event only.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to meet teens from across the West and West Central District and learn about our state theme and participate in some great activities. To register, you must contact the Amy or Michele at the Extension Office at 336-372-5597. Deadline to Register is October 20th.

Scutes, Scales and Slippery Skins - Zoo Snooze

Who: Youth ages 8-12
When: October 8th & 9th
Cost: $25

We will be traveling to the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro for a special program on reptiles. We will be spending the night in the zoo and then touring the zoo on Saturday. Snacks will be provided. You will need to bring money for dinner Friday night and lunch in the Zoo Saturday. We will be leaving on Friday from the County Office Building Parking lot at 4:00 p.m. Spaces are very limited. You must come by the Extension Office at 90 S Main St. to register.

Science Fair Workshop

There will be a science fair workshop in Wilkes County on September 8, 2010 from 10 am - 2 pm. Cost for the workshop is $5. April Dilllon, 4-H Agent in Lincoln County, will be the instructor. You will learn about the process of science fairs and also receive materials to help you with your project. If you would like to register, please contact Amy Lucas at (336) 372-5597 or amy_lucas@ncsu.edu.

Exhibition Building Entries Accepted Today

Bring all your goodies out to the fair today 8/23 before 6 pm for your chance to walk away with a blue ribbon and a cash prize. Entry forms and categories can be found on the fair blog at the Alleghany Fair Blog. Kids and adult categories. Also kids be sure to bring in your coloring page for a chance to win a bicycle.

Goodness Grows Coloring Contest

Bring and turn in turn in the completed COLORING PAGE to the Exhibition Building during the fair for your chance to win a FREE BIKE. Entries must be received by Saturday, August 28th.

Science Fair Workshop

For those of you that may be interested in attending the West-Central Science Fair there will be a Science Fair Workshop at the Lincoln County Extension Center on Thursday, August 26th from 6 - 8 pm. You can register for the event by calling (704-736-8458). You must register by Monday, August 23rd.

For more information, contact April Dillon at 704-736-8458.

Open Horse Show

Come join us on Saturday, September 11, 2010 for a fun-filled day at our Open Horse Show. The gates open at 7:30 am, registration begins at 8:00 am and the show starts at 9:00 am. There are divisions for ALL age groups. For a copy of the program and class list, click here.

Alleghany Agricultural Fair

The Alleghany Co. Ag. Fair is just around the corner (August 23rd - August 28th). Don't miss out on exciting livestock shows, thrilling carnival rides, a heart stopping lawnmower race, petting zoo, with a grand finale of fireworks. Also, be sure to enter your 09/10 achievements at the Exhibition Building and show off your talents in a wide range of categories. There's something for everyone in both youth and adult categories. You don't want to miss on a chance to walk away with a blue ribbon and a cash prize to boot.

Kid's Night will be Thursday August25th and musical guest, Shawn McDonald will be performing on Friday August 27th in a free concert (sponsored by Cornerstone Christian Fellowship).

Alleghany 4-H will be hosting a pet show so be sure to bring out your favorite furry, feathered or cold-blooded friend and show them off too.

We now have the fair blog up and running with all the rules and entry forms as well as all the details for the exciting fun-filled week of events. Be sure to check that out at alleghanyfair.blogspot.com

For more information visit the blog at or contact the Extension Office at (336)372-5597.

See you at the Fair!!!

District Activity Day Winners

Recently four Alleghany 4-Hers traveled to Mecklenburg County to participate in a 17 county district-wide presentation competition. Youth can either do a poster or PowerPoint presentation from 5-12 minutes in length. Categories range from small and companion animals to careers and entrepreneurship to outdoor cookery. 4-Her's have be be at least 9 years old to participate competitively. Youth present to a room of judges, spectators and other presenters. After presenting, judges are then allowed to ask questions. Winners are awarded medals, cash prizes and scholarships to attend NC 4-H Congress.

Gretchen Huysman (not pictured) did a presentation entitled "Stream Restoration" including all the steps involved in a stream restoration project, cost, equipment and was a gold medal recipient. Khalil Lawson (left) spoke on "The Living Soil" and how we are destroying the very earth that supports life and was a silver medal winner. Mikayla Edwards (middle) taught the group about "Types of Fish in the Little River" and placed with a bronze medal, and Natasha Hamm (right) taught us how to pass, set, and spike with her presentation on volleyball entitled "In Your Face" and recieved a silver medal.

Gold and silver medal recipients are invited to present at state level competition in Raleigh during NC 4-H Congress. Congratulations to all of our winners.