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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, May 12, 2023
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Weeping Willow Tours EAA Museum

The Weeping Willow 4-H Club visited the EAA Museum in Oshkosh on Saturday, April 15, and was presented with a guided tour. The day concluded with a pizza and token game party at the Oshkosh Mineshaft. 
Photo Caption: From left: Mason L, Collin B, Amelia B, and Lydia S. 
Free Rummage Sale
Free rummage, yes you heard that right, everything is FREE! 4-H families, and your friends, are invited to the 28th semi-annual FREE rummage hosted by the Weeping Willow 4-H club and area homeschoolers. Let's be a blessing to each other by donating our gently used items, and come shopping to see what our friends would like to bless us with.
DONATIONS NEEDED. 
Donation set-up will be Thursday, May 18, 8 am -12 pm at Lighthouse Christian Church. Please place your donations on the appropriate tables or the volunteers will help you find the right tables. Shopping will be Thurs. 2-6 pm for 4-H families. The general public is invited on Fri. 8 am - 1 pm. If you are interested in helping please contact Bonnie Buxton at bonitabuxton@yahoo.com.
Animal Sciences written in white letters with a green background and a white pig.
White sheep, a red cow and a black and white cow, black and white spotted pigs, and a brown horse by a fence in a green pasture are on the 4-H Area Animal Science Days flyer.
Opportunites written in white, along with hands in white and with a green background
Summer 4-H Intern with long brown hair is standing behind 4-H flyers, and she is also helping a boy with red hair and sunglasses on his head who is wearing a red shirt.
A boy with blonde hair, white shirt, and a gray apron is rolling dough. A girl with brown hair wearing a white chef hat is sitting on a kitchen counter holding a wooden spoon. A girl with a red shirt wearing a white chef hat is holding up a wooden spoon with a tomato for a boy with a green shirt wearing a white chef hat to taste.
NEW - Foodie Camp
Description: Put on your aprons and chef hats! Campers will measure, chop, and stir their way into the cooking world by creating recipes and snacks! Youth will compile a recipe book at the end of camp. Each day youth will have the chance to practice different culinary skills while cooking in the kitchen. 
A girl with blonde hair is showing her painting mostly with the color green. There are tools used to mold and carve clay along with a little tan clay pot. A boy with curly brown hair wearing a green and gold shirt is taking a picture with a camera.

Art Camp

Description:
• Art-Rageous - Calling all youth artists! From clay to oil pastels and everything in between, youth will explore art by channeling their creativity while learning about different artists, techniques, and media.
• Picturesque Painting - Youth will explore all things paint this day. Activities will include watercolor, paint pouring, and acrylic painting. Bring your paint clothes and creative minds and we will supply the rest!
• Phenomenal Photography - Learn about how to use your camera and what settings and features to use for what settings and situations. Youth will also learn about selecting photos, mounting, and other tips and tricks. Youth will practice taking pictures this day. (Recommendation: youth bring their own cameras if possible). 
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Green 4-H clover with graduation cap above it.

4-H Scholarships Due May 15 to Extension Office

A friendly reminder that scholarships are due to the office on May 15. All applications and forms can be found online: https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/4h/awards-scholarships/. Youth are encouraged to apply and there are different requirements for the different scholarships. In 2023, one scholarship of $750 in memory of Allen Buechel will be awarded. This scholarship will continue to be offered in the future in his honor. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the Fair Graduation Ceremony.  
4-H members are wearing shirts, skirts, dresses, robes, hats and pants that they either made or purchased for the Fashion Revue.

Fashion Revue Registration Opened May 1

All 4-H members in the clothing, crocheting, knitting, cloverbud, consumer savvy, and exploring projects are invited to participate. Participants will be graded on the garment itself, their creativity in the project, and the overall appearance of the garment on the model. On the night of the event, please arrive wearing the garment that will be judged as youth will model the garment.

Foods Revue Registration Opened May 1

4-H members in Foods, Cloverbud, or Exploring projects plan a menu, prepare a food item, and present the menu and food item creatively through a table setting. Youth speak with a judge about the elements of menu planning and the food they have prepared. Various prizes are awarded. This year's theme is CHEESE! There are different categories to compete in.  For more details please visit: https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/events-activities/. Click on the Foods Revue Section. 
Upcoming Events written in white with a green background and a clipart calendar that is white and green.
May:
Fashion and Foods Revue Registration Opened May 1
Shooting Sports
  • May 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, 5:30-7:30 pm, Izaak Walton N6491 Co Rd K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937
Teen Leaders Association Meeting
  • May 22, 7:00 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room & via Zoom
LEGO Club
  • May 23, 6:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus   
Memorial Day (Monday, May 29)- Office Closed   

June:
Fashion and Foods Revue Registration Deadline June 2
Cloverbud Day Camp: Foodie Camp
  • June 14, 9 am- 3 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
  • Register through 4-HOnline 
Summer Academy
  • June 19-22, UW Madison

Foodie Camp

  • June 19-21, 9 am- 3 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
  • Register through 4-HOnline     
Fashion Revue
  • June 19, 6:00 pm, Winnebago County Extension office- Oshkosh
  • Register through 4-HOnline 
Foods Revue
  • June 20, 6:00 pm, Marian University
  • Register through 4-HOnline    
Teen Leaders Association Meeting
  • June 26, 7:00 pm, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room & via Zoom
LEGO Club
  • June 27, 6:30 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus 
Cloverbud Day Camp: Superheroes in the Community 
  • June 28, 9 am- 3 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
  • Register through 4-HOnline  
      
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