4-H and FCE news for February 5, 2011

The Meadowlark 4-H Club met Nov. 8 at Raintree Montessori School. The meeting began with members making tray favors for area senior citizens. Later, a game of musical chairs was enjoyed. Roll call was answered by, “If you could spend a day with a famous person, who would it be and why?” After singing, “She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain,” the officer’s reports were presented by the treasurer, secretary, reporter, photographer, community leader and the leadership committees.

The club also met Dec. 5. at Plymouth Church Congregational for 4-H Sunday. Lunch followed at Buffalo Bob’s. A gift exchange was held in the Stained Glass Room. The members later enjoyed caroling, walking downtown, and attended the Bromelsick Christmas Party.

Kanwaka FCE will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Aliene and David Bieber, 533 Lindley Drive. The lesson, “Vitamin D — Sunshine to Supplements,” will be given by Beverly Borque.

Douglas County FCE and Kansas State Research and Extension Family and Consumer Sciences announce their February program “Seasoning With Spices & Herbs.” Antonette Brecheisien will be presenting. The event will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Dreher Building at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 843-7058.