Everyone is welcomed to attend the State 4-H Alaska Volunteer Leaders Organization Virtual Forum this Saturday. You don't have to attend the whole day. Check out the schedule and agenda HERE to find the hour-long sessions that you might be interested in learning more about.

Other fun things:

• Teen Valentine's Activity happening NOW through February. Thanks to Crystal Roberts and Millie Tormey for organizing this super great service opportunity! See the flyer below.
• Showcase Competition: now through May 1. Hosted by Pioneer Peak 4-H Club and your VLA. The packet of information can be downloaded HERE
• SAVE THE DATE: Mat-Su/Copper River Presentation Day April 17. More information and registration will be coming. Head over to our 4-H Presentation page to get started!
• Tuesday 2/23: Emergency Preparedness Jeopardy! Ages 14-18. Head over to the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center Facebook events page to register.

Happy February to All! February is National Emergency Preparedness Month. 

CLUB LEADERS WITH CLUB BANK ACCOUNTS: please check out this IRS update letter from our 4-H State Program Leader. This is regarding filing your 990-N for this year.

I hope everyone is staying warm and cozy this chilly weekend!  Lots of fun activities and events coming up this month and beyond:

• All February: Valentine's Activity: activities to keep engaged in service this month. THANK YOU to Crystal Roberts and Millie Tormey for organizing and leading. See flyer below for details.
• Showcase Competition: now through April! Download the activity packet HERE to rack up points for awesome prizes! Thanks to Crystal and Millie, once again!
• 2/8-12: Alaska Forum on the Environment (AFE): Youth Track is 2/8-9. Students 22 and under can register for FREE to this virtual event this year. ​
  • ​Link to the general AFE schedule is HERE
  • Students can register HERE using the AFE Student option
• 2/9: Preparedness Virtual Scavenger Hunt 4pm (for youth 7-13): Register through the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center facebook events page 
• 2/9: Alaska State 4-H Livestock Meeting: see the flyer below for more information and how to access the zoom password
• 2/12-15: The Great Backyard Bird Count: world-wide. Head over to HERE for more info on how you and your family can participate in this citizen science event!
• 2/16: Alaska Volunteer Leaders Organization (AVLO) monthly meeting 7pm: zoom ID and info in the District calendar
• 2/20: AVLO Virtual Forum (all day): head over to the event webpage for the schedule and how to register
• 2/23: Virtual Preparedness Jeopardy! 4pm (for youth 14-18): Register through the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center facebook events page

Other news and info that may be of interest:

• Market goats available:
  100% Boer Wethers
  4 months old - Have already reached market weight
  Call: 631-2871

Please let me know if you have something you would like included in this blog or newsletter! Keep an eye on the District calendar for up-to-date information. Have a great end to your weekend!

Ann