National 4-H Week: October 5-11

Editor,

Happy National 4-H week to all my fellow 4-H’ers. For those of you not familiar with 4-H, it is the largest youth organization for kids aged 5-18. There are three groups in our area: Treasure Mountain, Echo, and Sierra Valley. Treasure Mountain meets in Calpine on the first Monday of each month, Echo meets in Loyalton on the first Monday of each month, and Sierra Valley meets at the Vinton Grange Hall on the first Tuesday of each month.

Did you know… 4-H’ers are 2x more likely to feel positive about their wellbeing, 3x more likely to feel competent, 2x more likely to make healthier choices, 4x more likely to participate in out-of-school-time projects, and 4x more likely to make a positive contribution to their communities.

There are many projects in 4-H. A project is something that you do in 4-H to learn about, like an animal or activity; such as the horse project, beef project, goat, sheep, swine, rabbit, sewing, cake decorating, shooting, photography, among others.

This year, to celebrate and promote 4-H, Hazel and Chesley Tipton, Joey Freeto, my sister Ida, and I went to each classroom at Loyalton Elementary to speak to each grade to tell about our projects and groups and share our favorite memories with the students.

4-H also does a lot of community service projects. If you are interested in joining 4-H, please go to ucanr.edu and look for our local clubs to sign up.

Keep a lookout for 4-H events coming up near you!

Respectfully submitted,

Ava Easley (9)

Sergeant at Arms, Sierra Valley 4-H

2nd year member