May 2010 WSU Stevens County Extension News, a monthly newsletter with Extension event and program news. We encourage you to forward this newsletter to friends and family that might benefit from the information. If you do not wish to receive this e-mail newsletter please hit reply and ask to be removed from the list. We hope you enjoy the newsletter – Debra Kollock, County Extension DirectorIf the links below do not work try viewing this in HTML format or visit: http://stevens.wsu.edu/enewsletter.htm
Office Moving Announcement! May 20. WSU Stevens County Extension office will be moving to 986 S. Main, at the west end of Southtown Plaza (next to Curves.) We will be co-locating with Tri County Economic Development District; we hope to create new opportunities for partnership while continuing to offer for our existing programs. More information will be sent as soon as we make the transition.
Food and Farm:
May 1: An opportunity to get your pressure canner tested will take place in Chewelah at Earth Day Fair creek side on the grounds of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, N 202 2nd St. W. from 10 am to 3 pm.
May 2: Horse Heritage Educational Program is sponsoring a Horse Showmanship Clinic today in Clayton (4648 Williams Valley Road) from 10 am - 2 pm. Cost is $15. Pre-register by calling 509.844.2556 or contact horseheritage@live.com.
May 8. The Master Gardener Plant Clinic opens for the season today. WSU Master Gardener volunteers will be available most Saturdays thru the summer from 9 - 11 am at the Saturday Farmers' Market on the corner of Astor and Main in Colville to answer your gardening and insect questions. Drop by with your questions and please bring samples!
Community and Economic Development:
May 5. Northeast Washington Trends Debut: Community Indicators Open house to show how you can access information and data about our county – all up to date, current and FREE on the Internet! 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm at the Community Colleges of Spokane, Colville Center Theater, 985 S. Elm
May 13. Your Big Idea Contest Kickoff and also introducing a new asset to the community: the Microenterprise Development Organization.
4:30-7:30 pm at the Community Colleges of Spokane, Colville Center Theater, 985 S. Elm. For more information contact Dana McDowell at 685-6125.
4-H Youth Development Activities:
May 1: 4-H Horse Certificates must be on file in the Extension office today if planning to compete for a spot on the State 4-H Horse Team.
May 1: The 3rd Annual Larry Porter Memorial Dairy Judging Contest will be held at Dunrenton Ranch in Deer Park today at 10 am. This is a state-qualifier. Lunch will be provided thanks to the Inland Northwest Dairy Wives, Darigold, and Deer Park Rosauers.
May 15-16: The Horse Heritage Educational Program will sponsor a performance horse state-qualifier this weekend at the Melody Riders Arena in Chewelah. Western, English, Jumping, and Dressage classes will be offered. Pre-entries must be postmarked by May 10.
May 31: Today is the last day to enroll in 4-H or add projects to be eligible to show at the NE WA Fair.
June 7: Today is the early registration deadline for Step into your Future (4-H Teen Conference) held June 27-29. During Teen Conference you will live in a dorm, experience the WSU campus, meet new friends, and get some answers for YOUR future by participating in a wide variety of hands-on workshops and fun activities that explore educational activities, careers, and life skills. Open to teens in grades 8-12. You don't have to be in 4-H.
There are still Japanese exchange students looking for a host family from mid-July to mid-August. Now's your chance for a great cultural experience. Click here to learn more about hosting a Japanese exchange student.
Check out the swine project page for a new fact sheet - Parasite Control in Show Pigs.
Visit our newest webpage for Community Service and Fundraising Opportunities for your 4-H club.
Volunteer Hours: A reminder that all enrolled 4-H volunteers need to be inputting their volunteer hours at http://ext.wsu.edu/testVolunteer/logon.aspx. This is a requirement to be covered by WA State Dept. of L&I. It also helps us track the number of hours volunteers contribute to the program. Contact Shannon if you need your log in information.
For a complete calendar of events visit: http://stevens.wsu.edu/enewsletter.htm
WSU Stevens County Extension985 S. Elm Ste. A, Colville, WA 99114509-684-2588 509-684-9790 fax TDD 1-800-833-6388
Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Stevens County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in the program may call WSU Stevens County Extension at 509-684-2588. If accommodation is not requested in advance, we cannot guarantee the availability of accommodation on site. Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation.
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