WVU Extension News

4-H Share the fun day

Pocahontas County 4-H will sponsor a Share the Fun Day Saturday, September 23, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the large pavilion at Stillwell Park. We will have a KIDS chili cook-off and cake decorating contest, face painting, carnival games, win a fish, dime toss, cakewalk and concession stand. A council circle will wrap up the afternoon with songs and s’mores. Admission will be $5 for adults and $3 for children, with additional charges for some events. To enter the chili cook-off or cake decorating contest, contact Heather Simmons at 304-799-0527 for registration forms.
 
Achievement Night and Officers Training

All 4-Hers, leaders and families are invited to this year’s 4-H Achievement Night and Officers Training School which will be held at Pocahontas County High School on Tuesday, September 26. Pizza will be served in the PCHS cafeteria at 6 p.m., with the 4-H clubs supplying beverages and healthy snacks. Officers Training School and a Leaders Association Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by Achievement Night. There will also be activities and classes for 4-Hers who are not officers, and a 4-H project book expo for parents. 
 
Pocahontas Beekeepers

The Pocahontas Beekeepers Association will meet Thursday September 21, 7 p.m. at the Community Wellness Center in Marlinton. For more information call the WVU Extension office at 304-799-4852.

Pocahontas Producers

Special Calf Sale – September 22, 7 p.m.
Sepcial Calf Sale – September 29, 7 p.m.
Note: All Special Sales will accept calves of all ages and sex.  There will no longer be specific yearling, steer or heifer sales.

For more information contact manager Sherry Sullenberger at 540-499-2718.