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2023 Summer Program Alert

SUMMER PROGRAM ALERT 4-H/4-H EFNEP Summer Boot Camp will host camp registration on Tuesday, June 6th 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and …

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Community Collaborations

Community Collaborations! Throughout the year we have the opportunity of partnering with other local organizations within our community. In April, …

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2023 4-H Activities Schedule

Here is the highly anticipated 2023 4-H schedule of events! If you see something on our calendar you just can’t …

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FREE-FREE-FREE-FREE ADULTS OF ALL AGES Come learn or enhance your technical skills: Cell Phone & Computer Basics Internet Safety (Avoid Being Hacked/Scammed) Video Conferencing …

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Line Dance for Exercise

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4 H P.L.A.N.T.S SpIn Club 2023

4-H Place Light Air Nutrients Thirsty Soil Special Interest Club (Scotland County 4-H P.L.A.N.T. SpIn Club) focusing on 4 …

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