On Saturday, the Foragers volunteered at the LifeNet Share the Love 5K for their community service project. The race helps raise funds for the company’s foundation to promote the need for organ and tissue donation and support research. The Foragers arrived at around 7:30 in the morning. It was a little chilly which wasn’t good […]
For our Foragers who are 11 to 13 years of age in the current 4-H year, you can take advantage of a wonderful opportunity to attend the iLeadership Institute. The program starts on July 15th to July 18th. It is being held at Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia. Current 4-H members attend as a […]
Every spring and fall Tractor Supply Co. holds the Clover Campaign in which they sell clovers as a fundraiser for 4-H. There generosity also extends to allowing 4-H clubs to come into the store and educate customers about the Forager’s activities and hold fundraisers for the club. The Foragers took advantage of this opportunity and […]
Congratulations to Foragers Sarah, Paul, and Nina for earning blue ribbons at the 4-H Southeast District Contest on Saturday! This is an annual contest that allows 4-Hers to participate in various contests. We are proud of Sarah for earning a blue ribbon in Photography for her bird photo, Paul for earning a blue ribbon for […]
The Foragers completed a community service project for the Portsmouth Humane Society. They made cat scratch mats for the cats to use in the condos when they are awaiting adoption at the shelter. The Foragers were fortunate to receive a donation of carpet samples from Another Carpet II which they cut into quarters. They then […]
At the Foragers’ monthly meeting, we first discussed the club’s old and new business. The members gave a review of the 4-H Day at the State Capitol. The Foragers sent seven club members to the Richmond this year. They got to meet our Delegate Barry Knight and tour the Capitol Building. After eating lunch, the […]
