{"id":13046,"date":"2025-12-01T09:19:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T17:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/?page_id=13046"},"modified":"2025-12-01T09:37:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T17:37:07","slug":"december-2025-4-h-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/december-2025-4-h-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"December 2025 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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December 2025
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\r\n\t\t\tClinton is out of the office. Caitie and Lucy are happy to answer your 4-H questions and help during this time. \t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n
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\r\n\t\t\t4-H Leadership Conference located at WSU Everett Campus – more information below\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Join us for a Holiday Party<\/h2>\n\n\n
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We’re excited to share a new event for San Juan County Youth to participate in this winter! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

When:<\/strong> December 6th from 11:30 – 2:00 p.m. at the Marie Boe Building. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please register via 4-H Online<\/a> if you haven’t already – registration closes December 5th!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n

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GiveOrcas Campaign opens December 2nd<\/h2>\n\n\n
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San Juan County 4-H is once again a part of the Orcas Island Community Foundation’s GiveOrcas Holiday Campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year we are asking for help funding youth attending the Know Your Government Conference as well as other educational opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you or someone you know would like to make a donation you can access the GiveOrcas catalog on the OICF website<\/a> or donate directly to 4-H Campaign at our direct link<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n

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Country Critters & Still Life Society Visit Heaven on Earth<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Nine families, representing multiple 4-H projects, recently spent a memorable hour touring the Heaven on Earth Animal Sanctuary on San Juan Island. This peaceful haven is dedicated to giving retired and rescued farmed animals a safe, loving place to call home. The highlight of the trip was a truly hands-on experience, allowing our members to connect and share snacks with the friendly residents, including donkeys, llamas, pigs, geese, and cows. It was a wonderful opportunity to foster empathy and understanding for all creatures, aligning perfectly with the spirit of 4-H!  After the tour some 4-H members took the opportunity to practice their photography skills by taking photos of the animals.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n

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Save the Date – January 3rd! New Year, New Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n
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How about another new event to visit with 4-H friends and learn some new skills in the new year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> January 3rd, 2026 – 11:30 – 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where: <\/strong>Marie Boe Building<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What: <\/strong>A variety of workshops to learn new skills and be inspired in the new year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n