4-H news

Michelle Colgan presided over a recent meeting of the Clinton Eagles 4-H Club. Members answered roll call by naming their favorite patriotic symbol.

Members discussed the following events: Douglas County Free Fair, a blood drive with the Kanwaka 4-H Club, a night of board games and soda with the Stull Busy Beavers 4-H Club, and a mini fair.

Mary Garzillo gave a project talk on her chickens that she entered at the fair. Danielle Hodges gave a project talk on her rabbit that she entered at the fair.

  • The Stull Busy Beavers 4-H Club had its annual Ice Cream Social July 14 at the Stull United Methodist Church. The club also had a business meeting. Club members discussed the Douglas County Free Fair. A program was given by members enrolled in the following projects: citizenship, shooting sports, clothing and cats.

The next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday. It will start with a potluck dinner.

  • The Jayhawk 4-H Club met July 14 at the Grant Township Community Center. Margaret Bireta gave a talk on “Local Foods to Local Kids,” based on a workshop she attended.

The annual summer activity is scheduled for today. Club members should meet at 1 p.m. at the community center to go ice skating in Kansas City.

The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the community center. Election of officers will be conducted. Members should bring their favorite project to share at the meeting.