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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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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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