HARLAN COUNTY EXTENSION NEWSLETTER http://extenson.unl.edu/statewide/harlan PO Box 258 Alma, NE 68920 Phone: 308-928-2119 October 2017 DANCE PARTY OPEN TO ALL YOUTH THROUGH 12TH GRADE $3.00 Cover Charge Sponsored By Harlan County 4-H Council Nebraska Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United Sates Department of Agriculture. Nebraska Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture. 2016
2017 National 4-H Volunteer e-forum You are invited to the FREE 2017 Na onal 4 H Volunteer e Forum. Join us and get energized as you network with volunteers, countybased staff, and state specialists from across the country! Sessions include: October 5, 2017 6:00 7:30 p.m. (CT) Extension Office Elwood Cul va ng an Environment for Growing True Leaders Creating an environment where 4-H members feel safe as they grow and develop leadership skills means having volunteers who understand the basics of positive youth development. This session will feature ideas and activities that help foster life skill development by focusing on strategies for more effective club interactions. Participants will learn about the Essential Elements of 4-H and the 5 C s of positive youth development. Join us to set the stage for more successful club meetings. November 2, 2017 6:00 7:30 p.m. (CT) Extension Office Holdrege STEM ming into Animal Science, Growing True Leaders Build on the roots of 4-H as we STEM our way into agriculture and animal science for experienced and new 4-H ers. Gain resources to incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) leaders through traditional animal sciences project areas in communities. Volunteers will gain ideas for planning and organizing fun, educational sessions for youth. December 7, 2017 6:00 7:30 p.m. (CT) Extension Office Holdrege Helping 4 H ers Grow in Life and Work In 4-H, all youth can explore their future. Club meetings, events, camps and afterschool programs are places to develop life skills and expand their interests through 4-H. During this session, volunteers will share ideas, receive resources and see a variety of successful programs that help youth focus on life-long learning, workforce readiness and career exploration. Caring adults can help all young people make decisions and create their own positive future. To register for the e-forums, contact the Nebraska Extension Offices in Holdrege or Elwood at 308-995-4222 or 308-785-2390. There is not a charge to attend, but preregistration is required at least one day prior to each of the e-forums. Nebraska Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United Sates Department of Agriculture. Nebraska Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture. 2016
We are Celebrating YOU & Your 4-H Achievements Friday, October 20 @ 6:30pm Orleans Ag Center Hosted by Republican Valley 4-H Club Meal provided and sponsored by the Orleans Chamber of Commerce Please RSVP by October 17 to the Extension Office at 308-928-2119 The Harlan County Regulators (County Shooting Sports Club) have started their fall practices for 22 (Iron Sight and Scope), and Shotgun disciplines and look forward to offering the following disciplines to our youth this coming year; Air Rifle, Archery, BB Gun and new this year, Hunting Skills. If you are interested in joining the club or becoming a volunteer, please contact Mike Valenzuela, Club Coordinator at 308-991-7396. The Harlan County Homemaker s Club invite young and old, newbies & experienced quilters to the Ag Center in Orleans, Oct. 30 - Nov. 2 from 9am to 5pm. Come when you can and stay till close. Harlan County Regulators 4-H Club Shooting Schedule 22 Shot Gun Practices: October 1, October 15, October 29 Time: 3:00-5:00pm Location: Dunlay Range, Orleans Shotgun/Clay Target Practices: October 1, October 15, October 29 Time: 5:00-7:00pm Location: Old Trap Range South of Orleans
Spook-tacular LTL Workshop October 11 th @ 10:00 a.m. at the Harlan County Courthouse (Please Note the Date Change) Food Labels are beginning to change, do you know how to read them? Can you find what allergens are in each food product? Or do you know what the dates on the packaging all mean? Learn all of these things and more during the Leader Training Lesson. It is going to be a Spook-tacular time identifying what s on a food label, indulging on delicious snacks and receiving new recipes in time for the holiday season. Please RSVP for this workshop by October 4 th by calling 308.928.2119 Start your Christmas Season off with Christmas Cheer at the 2017 Homemakers Christmas Event Monday, November 13th. The Christmas Spirit will be abundant as guests take part in; shopping the mini mall of local merchants and friends, spending time connecting with others from the community and enjoy a delightful meal. Tickets to this festive event are $15 each with proceeds going to help the Homemaker Scholarship Fund which is presented to area high school seniors in the spring.
Multiple studies show that home-cooked meals nourish the spirit, brain and health of all family members. Preparing healthy and safe meals at home is made easy with new resources from Partnership for Food Safety Education and the Food Marketing Institute Foundation. According to the Food Marketing Institute Foundation, there are many benefits to families making and sharing meals at home: Make mealtime fun with kids! Think of some interesting questions or discussion topics and write them on index cards or slips of paper. Place the cards in a bowl or jar. Take turns drawing a card at a meal and have all family members, adults too, answer the questions. Be creative and silly! * The more meals families share, the better their nutrition. * Kids and teens who eat meals with their families 4+ times per week earn better test scores and succeed in school. * Frequent family meals increase self-esteem, sense of well being, positive social behavior and stronger family connections. * The more families share meals the less likely their kids are to drink, smoke or use marijuana. TABLE TALK Here are some ideas to get you started: Would you rather be a dog, a bird, or a horse? Why? When you feel sad, what cheers you up? What crunchy food do you like the best? Children enjoy helping in the kitchen and often are more willing to eat foods they help prepare. Children should be involved in all aspects of cooking, from gathering or purchasing ingredients to reading the recipe, to measuring, cutting, stirring and serving the completed food. Kids helping with the preparation of foods promotes independence and develops self-confidence. Another goal in cooking with kids is to expose children to healthy foods. Children may choose nutritionally sound foods if they understand the role of food in good health. Talk about such facts as milk makes strong bones or fruits provide natural sweetness while cooking to help kids make the best, most nutritious choices. It is important to give kitchen tasks that are appropriate for each child s age so that the job that can be done successfully. Give clear instructions, show how it is done, and let him practice. When children help with food preparation, remind them to wash hands using soap and water before and after handling food or utensils to prepare food. Expect a few spills, be patient and allow extra time for each task. Cooking provides many opportunities for using all the senses - tasting, smelling, touching, seeing and hearing. Measuring, weighing and following sequential steps interest the child who is most comfortable with math and logic. 3-year-olds can do activities such as: * spread soft spreads * place things in the trash * pour liquids * mix ingredients * pour cereal * clear their place at the table 4-year-olds can do additional activities such as: * peel oranges * mash bananas using a fork * set the table * peel hard-cooked eggs * knead dough * unload the dishwasher 5 to 6-year-olds can do additional activities like: * measure ingredients * use an egg beater * break eggs into bowl * cut with a blunt knife Kansas State University Updated: 7/6/15
Calendar of Events HARLAN COUNTY EXTENSION NEWSLETTER October 1-7 - NATIONAL 4-H WEEK October 5, 2017 4-H Volunteer Forum @ 6:00 7:30 p.m. Gosper Extension Office Elwood October 11 - Homemaker s LTL @ 10:00am - Harlan County Courthouse October 17 - MAD SCIENCE TUESDAY @ 4:00 p.m. - Alma s Hoesch Memorial Library October 20 - Achievement Night @ 6:30pm, Ag Center, Orleans October 24 - MAD SCIENCE TUESDAY @ 4:00 p.m. - Alma s Hoesch Memorial Library October 30 - November 2 - Quilt Week, Ag Center, Orleans October 31 - MAD SCIENCE TUESDAY @ 4:00 p.m. - Alma s Hoesch Memorial Library November 2, 2017 4-H Volunteer Forum @ 6:00-7:30 p.m. Phelps Extension Office Holdrege November 3 - Fall Ball, Halloween Dance @ 7pm, Ag Center Orleans November 7 - MAD SCIENCE TUESDAY @ 4:00 p.m. - Alma s Hoesch Memorial Library November 13 - Homemakers Christmas Event - Ag Center Orleans In This Issue Fall Ball, Halloween Dance 2017 National 4-H Volunteer e-forum 4-H Achievement Night Extension Homemaker news MAD SCIENCE Tuesdays MORE! Harlan County Extension PO Box 258 706 Second Street Alma, NE 68920