April WSU Newsletter

April WSU Stevens County Extension and Learning Center 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 Director.
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Employee Training Needs Survey: Give your input on the types of classes that could be offered to help you as an employee get and retain a job or if you are an employer the types of skills your employees or potential employees need.
April 8 and 15: The final two 4-H Area Public Presentation contests are scheduled this month. The first at Gess Elementary in Chewelah at 4 pm and the second at the Extension office in Colville at 3:30 pm.
April 17-19: State 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training will be held in Republic. The training is hosted by WSU Ferry County Extension. Registration due by April 10.

April 21: Blue ribbon winners at all area 4-H Public Presentation contests are invited to attend County Finals today at 4 pm at Gess Elementary.

April 25-26: PNW Shooting Sports Leader Training will be held in Coeur d’Alene. Registration is$75. This is an excellent opportunity to interact with leaders from throughout the Pacific Northwest and Montana. Registration deadline is April 17.

April 26: A 4-H Horse Clinic will be held today at the Arden Arena starting at 10 am. Learn to overcome obstacles and handling techniques in trail; learn patterns, lead changes, seating, and handling techniques for western; fine tune your fitting and showing skills; work on arena etiquette, rider position, and communication with your horse; and horse care.

April 28: Stevens County 4-H will be putting on a Rippin' Rockets workshop for youth at the Colville Public Library at 3:30 pm. This is part of the Libraries of Stevens County traveling exhibit “Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery”. Other activities are planned. Contact the library for more information at 684.6620.

April 29: The annual Living with Grief Teleconference is today from 10:30 am - 1 pm at Spokane Community Colleges - Colville Center at 985 S. Elm in Colville. This year's topic is Diversity and End-of-Life Care. Hospice workers, caregivers, clergy, counselors, healthcare workers, and others interested are encouraged to attend.

For a complete calendar of events visit http://stevens.wsu.edu/calendar.htm

WSU Stevens County Extension985 S. Elm Ste. A, Colville, WA 99114509-684-2588 509-684-9790 fax TDD 1-800-833-6388
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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.