Jackson County 4-H is excited to announce the start of a new 4-H Sewing Club. At each meeting members will work on projects such as a quilt block of the month, clothing projects, community service projects and also fun craft projects. Club members will learn how to read a pattern, fabric selection, hand applique techniques, and quilting. Each member will complete a 4-H sewing project book. At the completion of their projects, members can enter their completed projects in the Panhandle Youth Expo and other fairs. 4-H Program Assistant Patti Peacock, will serve as the leader for this new 4-H Club along with 4-H Volunteer Anita Crossly. The first meeting dates will be September 18, October 16, November 13 and December 11. Meetings will be held at the Jackson County Extension Service, from 3:30 PM-5:00PM.
Enrollment is open to youth ages 8-13. Youth must have turned 8 by September 1, 2012. Youth 14-18 can apply to serve as Teen Volunteers. To enroll, parents/guardians must complete a 4-H Enrollment Form for each child wishing to join the 4-H Sewing Club. Club dues will be $10.00 for the 2012-13 4-H year. The 4-H Club is limited to 10 members. Membership is on a first-come, first serve basis. A waiting list will be created after the club reaches a membership of 10 youth. Any member who misses two consecutive meetings will be removed from the club membership and membership will be offered to youth on the waiting list. To enroll a child, parents/guardians should contact Patti Peacock, by phone at 482-9620 or by e-mail at ppeacock@ufl.edu .
4-H is the youth development program of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service and the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. The focus of 4-H is to provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills through participation in community clubs, project clubs, day camps, residential camps, school enrichment programs, and competitive events. 4-H is open to all youth regardless of gender, race, creed, color, religion, or disability. Persons with disabilities should contact the Jackson County Extension Service at least 10 days prior to an event so proper consideration can be given to the request.
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