Welcome to February!

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