4-H offers a variety of programs for Oxford Hills area youth in February

Jan. 222021

SOUTH PARIS — Oxford County 4-H is offering a variety of activities and programs for area young people in the coming weeks.
A virtual workshop for youth in partnership with Bethel Area Arts & Music, where participants learn how to hand-draw their own stickers as well as see a demonstration on digital drawing and creating your own small business.
The workshop is free to attend and materials will be provided. The workshop is at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, and registration by Monday, Feb. 1, is required at tinyurl.com/stickerworkshop.
4-H and Paris Library take igloo building indoors for a STEM challenge at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, online. The workshop will focus on the process of engineering design while building igloos with marshmallows and toothpicks, and will close with a winter story.
The workshop is intended for those in kindergarten through grade 5. Supplies needed are mini-marshallows and toothpicks (about 20 each). Register by Feb. 12 extension.umaine.edu/register/product/virtual-stem-activity-indoor-igloo.
A monthly club for youths aged 5-13 who are new, or interested in becoming 4-H members will begin Wednesday, Feb. 17. Meetings will be held from 6-7 p.m. Feb., 17, March 17 and April 21.
The 4-H for All club is a way for youth and families to learn about 4-H and connect with others across Maine. Participants will choose a project of their own to complete and discover how to become more involved in Maine 4-H.
The club is free to join; registration is required. Register at extension.umaine.edu/4h/4-h-for-all-club for the meeting link.
For more information on any of the programs, or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Sara King, 207-743-6329; sara.king@maine.edu.

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