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Summer swimming featured at 4-H Day Camp in Strasburg

May 26, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Summer swimming featured at 4-H Day Camp in Strasburg

Strasburg, VA – Openings are still available for the “Cool Cloverbuds” 4-H Day Camp, which will be held at the Strasburg Park from June 28-30. The camp operates from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. daily and is open to all children who are 5-8 years old. Daily activities include crafts, games, singing, “learn by doing”...
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Virginia host families are needed for International Exchange students

May 13, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Virginia host families are needed for International Exchange students

Shenandoah Valley, VA – Host families are needed in Virginia for nine high school international exchange students for the 2010-11 school year. As part of the FLEX Program, they will be sponsored by the Virginia 4-H . The Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program encourages long-lasting peace and mutual understanding between the U.S. and countries of...
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Shenandoah County Youth Finish First in 4-H BB Gun Championship

April 2, 2010
By Press_Release
Shenandoah County Youth Finish First in 4-H BB Gun Championship

Shenandoah County, VA – The Little North Mountain 4-H Shooting Education Club BB Gun Team finished first in the state at the recent Virginia Air 4-H BB Gun Championship, held at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center in Wirtz, VA.  The first place finish qualifies the team to compete in the Daisy National BB Gun...
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Shenandoah Valley students planning biodiversity trip to Punta Cana

March 27, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Shenandoah Valley students planning biodiversity trip to Punta Cana

Woodstock, VA – An informational meeting for High School students interested in group travel to the Dominican Republic during July will be held on Wednesday, March 31, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 100A at the County Government Center, in Woodstock, VA. (Both students and parents are invited to attend.) Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension, the...
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Young orators make their voices heard in Shenandoah County

January 26, 2010
By S.B. Thompson
Young orators make their voices heard in Shenandoah County

Woodstock, VA – Winners have been announced in the recent Shenandoah County 4-H Public Speaking Contest: Junior Contest Hannah Orndorff, 11 year old member of the Lebanon Church 4-H Club, won first place in the Junior contest with a speech about Amelia Earhart. Kennedy Eagle, 10, Toms Brook 4-H Club, earned second place. Juniors winning red...
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International Holiday Party 4-H Club Meeting scheduled

December 2, 2009
By S.B. Thompson
International Holiday Party 4-H Club Meeting scheduled

Woodstock – The International 4-H Club will host an International Holiday Party on Sunday, December 13, at 6:00 p.m. in the Extension Meeting Room at the County Government Center in Woodstock, VA.   Parents and youth, ages 12-19, are invited to attend.  For more information, call 459-6140. Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to...
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Dairy scholarship open to 4-H and FFA Shenandoah kids

October 31, 2009
By S.B. Thompson
Dairy scholarship open to 4-H and FFA Shenandoah kids

Woodstock, VA – It was announced today that current or former Shenandoah County 4-H and FFA members are eligible to apply for the 4-H Dairy Club Endowed Scholarship to further their education. Any area of study will qualify, although preference is given to candidates who are pursing a degree in dairy or in another agricultural...
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Equine community gets ready for Fair

June 12, 2009
By S.B. Thompson
Equine community gets ready for Fair

Woodstock — Months of planning went into a highly- successful Equine Community Painting Party at the Shenandoah Fairgrounds this past month. Sun and spirits were high during the three hours it took to complete the painting of the fence at the horse arena. The fast work was made possible by 23 volunteers, and the...
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Jump off the fence…and get to work!

May 29, 2009
By S.B. Thompson
Jump off the fence…and get to work!

Horse and fair lovers unite! There’s a big community project going on this Sunday at noon in Woodstock – and, it’s for the animals. This time, it’s for our equine friends. The Shenandoah County Fair invites those who want to help to come on out… and paint the fence around the horse arena at...
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