{"id":12928,"date":"2025-10-30T09:16:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T16:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/?page_id=12928"},"modified":"2025-12-01T10:32:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T18:32:02","slug":"november-2025-4-h-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/november-2025-4-h-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"November 2025 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left  wsu-hero--size-xsmall \">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/November.png\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/November.png 851w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/November.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/November.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/November.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/November.png 198w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\"\n\t\talt=\"A decorative banner for the month of November featuring a top border of autumnal dried flowers in shades of brown, orange, and cream. Below the border, on the right, is a cartoon image of a Thanksgiving turkey wearing a pilgrim hat and holding a pumpkin, next to the green, four-leaf clover logo of the 4-H organization.\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 69% 49%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wsu-overlay wsu-pattern-after wsu-overlay--light wsu-pattern--none\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 id=\"title-id-69d7c1f04f1a3\" class=\"wsu-title wsu-hero__title\"><span>November 2025 <br>4-H Newsletter<\/span><\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">News<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card-wrapper wsu-card-wrapper--news wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-1\">\r\n        <article class=\"wsu-card wsu-card--news wsu-card--id-12984 \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fixed-ratio\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/2025\/10\/30\/leader-training-and-orientation\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/Leader-Training-11-8-792x664.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/Leader-Training-11-8-792x664.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/Leader-Training-11-8-396x332.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/Leader-Training-11-8-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/Leader-Training-11-8-198x166.jpg 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/Leader-Training-11-8.jpg 940w\"\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\"\t\t\t\talt=\"Poster for San Juan County 4-H Volunteer Orientation &amp; Training. The text reads: &#039;Volunteer Orientation &amp; Training, Skagit Valley College - SJI, 11:30 - 2:00 p.m., November 8th.&#039; The background is a pastoral scene with sheep grazing in a green field, two Washington State Ferries crossing the water, and forested islands in the distance. The logo for San Juan County WSU Extension is at the bottom.\" \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/2025\/10\/30\/leader-training-and-orientation\/\">\t\t\tLeader Training and Orientation\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t        \t\t<div class=\"wsu-meta-date\">\n\t\t\t<time>October 30, 2025<\/time>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\n\t\t\tFinal Call for New 4-H Volunteers! If you&#8217;re interested in making a real difference in the lives of San Juan County youth this year, this is your last chance for [&hellip;]\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/article>\n<article class=\"wsu-card wsu-card--news wsu-card--id-12856 \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/2025\/10\/03\/2025-4-h-week\/\">\t\t\t4-H Youth Are Beyond Ready: San Juan County Joins National Celebration of Leadership, Learning, and Service\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t        \t\t<div class=\"wsu-meta-date\">\n\t\t\t<time>October 3, 2025<\/time>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\n\t\t\tIt&#8217;s National 4-H Week (Oct. 5\u201311, 2025)! \ud83d\udc9a Join us by wearing green and sharing your 4-H story! Our youth are learning teamwork, resilience, and so much more\u2014they truly are #BeyondReady.\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/article>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card__wrapper wsu-per-row--3\">\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"js-wsu-events-card wsu-events-card \"\n\t\tdata-component-id=\"c524a4d2e51545ae98cdf417bcd1982a\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"feed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-search=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-data-source=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-count=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-no-results-message=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-display-fields=\"location,description\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post-ids=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-exclude=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-types=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-categories=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tags=\"16,21\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-organizations=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-locations=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-border--add-top wsu-border--color-crimson wsu-color-background--white\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card-wrapper wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-3\" >\r\n    \n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNovember 8\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\tNew Leader Orientation and Training at the Skagit Valley College<br><br>More information can be found at the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/volunteer-with-4-h\/volunteer-training-registration-sign-up\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12771\">registration page.<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThroughout November\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\tExisting 4-H clubs, Leaders Council, and Livestock Market Animal Auction Committee begin work on financial auditing process. <br><br>For complete guidance on 4-H Club finances, refer to:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/4-h-club-annual-financial-report-process\/\">WSU Club Financial Information<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDecember 1\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\tClub financial reports are due to the Extension Office\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-bottom--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--xsmall wsu-spacing-padding-right--sxxsmall\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Successful San Juan Island Kickoff<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-before--small\">What a fun night of celebration and community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--xsmall\">On October 19th roughly 80 4-H families and interested individuals joined us for our 4-H Kickoff event. During the two hour event we:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Presented Completion Certificates to our youth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handed out the fair awards sponsored by the San Juan County Leaders Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celebrated our wonderful volunteers and leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learned about the club offerings on San Juan Island<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Got to enjoy each others company and share our love of 4-H<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to everyone who attended and to the San Juan Ramblers for providing the excellent Turkey and Ham for all our attendees. Also huge thank you to everyone who brought a side or dessert, everything was enjoyed by all those who could make it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were unable to attend your completion certificates and any fair awards are available for pickup at the Extension Office. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/1c8f1f38-4bb1-4487-8d90-96a23065f304-396x528.jpeg\" alt=\"Autumnal table centerpiece featuring a yellow gourd, a program for the San Juan County 4-H Kickoff on October 19, 2025, and copper-colored fall leaf and owl decorations.\" class=\"wp-image-12941\" width=\"297\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/1c8f1f38-4bb1-4487-8d90-96a23065f304-396x528.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/1c8f1f38-4bb1-4487-8d90-96a23065f304-792x1056.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/1c8f1f38-4bb1-4487-8d90-96a23065f304-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/1c8f1f38-4bb1-4487-8d90-96a23065f304-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/1c8f1f38-4bb1-4487-8d90-96a23065f304-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/1c8f1f38-4bb1-4487-8d90-96a23065f304-149x198.jpeg 149w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/1c8f1f38-4bb1-4487-8d90-96a23065f304-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fall Decor was prevalent at the 4-H Kickoff Event<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/7bae7a12-952f-4dff-a649-c27f21a1f8f4-792x594.jpeg\" alt=\"A wide-angle photo of a large group of adults and children sitting at long tables with pale green cloths, eating and socializing at an indoor community or banquet hall event.\" class=\"wp-image-12943\" width=\"396\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/7bae7a12-952f-4dff-a649-c27f21a1f8f4-792x594.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/7bae7a12-952f-4dff-a649-c27f21a1f8f4-396x297.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/7bae7a12-952f-4dff-a649-c27f21a1f8f4-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/7bae7a12-952f-4dff-a649-c27f21a1f8f4-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/7bae7a12-952f-4dff-a649-c27f21a1f8f4-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/7bae7a12-952f-4dff-a649-c27f21a1f8f4-198x149.jpeg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">San Juan 4-H Families and Friends visit during the Kickoff Event at the San Juan Grange<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--xsmall wsu-spacing-padding-right--sxxsmall wsu-spacing-bottom--small wsu-spacing-before--medium\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Lopez General Club off to a Roaring Start<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>On October 12th, Clinton had the pleasure of attending the Lopez General 4-H Club&#8217;s first meeting of the year. It was standing room only in the Lopez Library Meeting Room. We got to have a Q&amp;A, enjoy local pizza, and share about what&#8217;s to come in 2025-26 for the Lopez 4-H youth. The amount of excitement and attendance was inspiring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clinton also got to hand out completion certificates and fair awards to the youth on Lopez. He also got to recognize and touch base with the dedicated leaders and thank them for their volunteering. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/IMG_0890-792x594.jpg\" alt=\"Wide-angle view of a group of adults and children sitting at tables in a brightly lit room with large windows, attentively watching an adult male standing and presenting near the center.\" class=\"wp-image-12948\" width=\"396\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/IMG_0890-792x594.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/IMG_0890-396x297.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/IMG_0890-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/IMG_0890-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/IMG_0890-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/IMG_0890-198x149.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Parent Nathan Hodges shows how to test eggs for freshness by floating them in a bowl of water at the start of the meeting<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--xsmall wsu-spacing-padding-right--sxxsmall wsu-spacing-bottom--small wsu-spacing-before--medium\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Fur &amp; Feathers Celebrates a Great 2024-25 4-H Year<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">The Orcas Fur and Feathers 4-H Club held a fantastic Achievement Night last evening, October 29, bringing together over 40 members &amp; leaders, families, and friends for a celebratory dinner. Hosted generously by Mathew&#8217;s Smokehouse, the atmosphere was filled with great food, lively conversation, and proud recognition of the club&#8217;s successful year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">The evening was dedicated to celebrating the hard work and dedication of the members. Key highlights included the presentation of 4-H completion certificates, the recognition of outstanding achievements with fair awards, and a special acknowledgment of the commitment and service provided by the club officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was especially nice to see so many familiar faces and catch up, as well as visit with a few new families who are looking to join the club. The Fur and Feathers club looks forward to another exciting year of growth and achievement.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/e9618fc5-c06a-4791-958c-8f56bc391952-792x594.jpeg\" alt=\"Orcas Fur &amp; Feather 4-H Club members and their families watch a slideshow of the past 4-H year during their annual awards banquet!\" class=\"wp-image-12981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/e9618fc5-c06a-4791-958c-8f56bc391952-792x594.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/e9618fc5-c06a-4791-958c-8f56bc391952-396x297.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/e9618fc5-c06a-4791-958c-8f56bc391952-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/e9618fc5-c06a-4791-958c-8f56bc391952-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/e9618fc5-c06a-4791-958c-8f56bc391952-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/e9618fc5-c06a-4791-958c-8f56bc391952-198x149.jpeg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Orcas Fur &amp; Feather 4-H Club members and their families watch a slideshow of the past 4-H year during their annual awards banquet!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-bottom--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--xsmall wsu-spacing-padding-right--sxxsmall\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Join us for a Holiday Party<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>We&#8217;re excited to share a new event for San Juan County Youth to participate in this winter! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will be hosting a Holiday Party, along with the Still Life Society 4-H Club, with crafts, soup, and a cookie exchange. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Save the date for December 6th from 11:30 &#8211; 2:00 p.m. at the Marie Boe Building. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More details to come including a registration link but we&#8217;re so excited to spread some holiday cheer with our families!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/4-H-Holiday-Party-SM-792x664.png\" alt=\"Flyer for the 4-H Holiday Party on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11:30 to 2:00 p.m., featuring the 4-H clover logo, details about holiday crafts, soup and bread, a cookie exchange, and the location at the Marie Boe Building - San Juan County Fairgrounds.\" class=\"wp-image-12952\" width=\"396\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/4-H-Holiday-Party-SM-792x664.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/4-H-Holiday-Party-SM-396x332.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/4-H-Holiday-Party-SM-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/4-H-Holiday-Party-SM-198x166.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/4-H-Holiday-Party-SM.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-bottom--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--xsmall wsu-spacing-padding-right--sxxsmall\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Save the Date &#8211; 4-H Youth Leadership Conference<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">What?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--medium\">4-H Youth Leadership Conference &#8211; Training for club officers and other youth leadership conferences<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">When?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--medium\">December 13, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">Where?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Snohomish County<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More details and registration information to come<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/480702456_645495234669996_3333888587457976419_n-792x481.jpg\" alt=\"A promotional graphic for the 4-H Youth Leadership Conference. The text is large and bold, reading: '4-H YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE' and 'HOSTED BY SNOHOMISH COUNTY 4-H'. The image includes the 4-H clover logo, the Washington State University Extension logo, and the logo for Snohomish County Conservation &amp; Natural Resources.\" class=\"wp-image-12956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/480702456_645495234669996_3333888587457976419_n-792x481.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/480702456_645495234669996_3333888587457976419_n-396x241.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/480702456_645495234669996_3333888587457976419_n-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/480702456_645495234669996_3333888587457976419_n-1536x933.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/480702456_645495234669996_3333888587457976419_n-198x120.jpg 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/480702456_645495234669996_3333888587457976419_n.jpg 1750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-bottom--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--xsmall wsu-spacing-padding-right--sxxsmall\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Shooting Sports Archery Volunteer Training in Kitsap County<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-spacing-padding-left--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\"><strong>Register now<\/strong> &#8211; 4-H Shooting Sports Archery Volunteer training opportunity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">Kitsap County Fairgrounds &#8211; <strong>December 6th<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\"><a><\/a>Are you currently a 4-H volunteer that would like to be certified in Archery in your 4-H County club program, or to renew your certification? Volunteers need to be certified in a discipline to add these projects to their volunteer profile in 4-H Online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">Our next 4-H Level 1 Shooting Sports training will be held:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>December 6th in Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Archery Barn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours are 9 am &#8211; 5 pm with a working lunch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will offer Archery on Saturday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">Cost: $50 &#8211; a non-refundable deposit of $35 will be required at the time of sign up, with the remainder being paid in 4-H Online or by check\/cash at the time of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">All registrations will be done on 4-H Online for Shooting Sports trainings going forward to make the process easier on our participants and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">In order to save your spot, a non-refundable deposit of $35 will be required at the time of sign up, with the remainder being paid by cash or check on the day of training or in 4-H Online before you attend the event. Registration is currently open through December 1st.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/573364140_1165370139057599_2614079201485843806_n-792x792.jpg\" alt=\"Flyer for 4-H Level 1 Archery Shooting Sports Training on December 6th in Kitsap County, WA. Features an archer aiming a green bow. Includes registration details and a QR code.\" class=\"wp-image-12972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/573364140_1165370139057599_2614079201485843806_n-792x792.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/573364140_1165370139057599_2614079201485843806_n-396x396.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/573364140_1165370139057599_2614079201485843806_n-198x198.jpg 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/573364140_1165370139057599_2614079201485843806_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/573364140_1165370139057599_2614079201485843806_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4honline.com\/\">4-H Online<\/a> click on Events and select Shooting Sports Level 1 Training Archery &#8211; Kitsap to complete your registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">This training will be held at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Archery Barn. You will need to be a current volunteer and approved by your local 4-H county office staff in order to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">Event information will be hosted on our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/event\/shooting-sports-level-1-archery-kitsap\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExN0NYNmZma3MweUJMYlQ3dAEeETwrr8KmxxR5CXDT1_XPninx-PTvwjMY2x8Re_6_a_8G72rjQj_GqJa55Ns_aem_qJqpvoqRLOrBApk86MihMA\">WSU 4-H website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">Any questions? Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:4h.shooting.sports@wsu.edu\">4h.shooting.sports@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-bottom--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--xsmall wsu-spacing-padding-right--sxxsmall\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Free Garden Food Safety Toolkit<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>Kids love to grow, pick, and taste what they\u2019ve planted. Now you can help them build safe habits, too! The free Garden Food Safety Toolkit is packed with ready-to-use lessons and activities on topics like safe watering and rinsing before tasting. Perfect for school and community gardens, this toolkit makes it easy (and fun!) to teach kids how to enjoy the fruits of their labor safely. <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/kids-gardens\">Get your copy today<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/Copy-of-Garden-Toolkit-Logo-1.png\" alt=\"A cheerful, simple, illustrated logo for a 'Garden Toolkit.' It shows a smiling yellow sun, a blue watering can sprinkling water on three green plants growing out of a mound of brown earth, and a small snail near the center plant. The words 'Garden Toolkit' are written in white across the soil mound.\" class=\"wp-image-12968\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/Copy-of-Garden-Toolkit-Logo-1.png 500w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/Copy-of-Garden-Toolkit-Logo-1-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/10\/Copy-of-Garden-Toolkit-Logo-1-198x198.png 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-border--add-top wsu-spacing-margin-left--none wsu-spacing-padding-right--none wsu-spacing-top--xxsmall wsu-spacing-bottom--none wsu-spacing-padding-left--none\" >\r\n    \n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to contribute anything for the monthly 4-H newsletter, please contact Clinton by <a href=\"mailto:sanjuan.4-h@wsu.edu\">email<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:3603502209\" data-type=\"tel\" data-id=\"tel: 3603502209\">phone<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2191 Back to top<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":130,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_expiration_date":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12928"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/130"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12928"}],"version-history":[{"count":43,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12928\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13140,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12928\/revisions\/13140"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12928"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12928"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12928"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}