4-H Yoga for Kids & Stress Less on the Test

Waynesville Library Youth Department 3:30 to 5pm

Open to Middle School Boys & Girls

Haywood Extension 4-H and Waynesville Library Youth Services are partnering to provide Yoga For Kids.  The class is based on the Arkansas 4-H Yoga for Kids curriculum and will review basic yoga positions and methods to de-stress.  This four week training is open to all middle school age youth boys and girls.  Classes will be held on Wednesday, October 14, Wednesday, October 28, Friday, November 13 and Wednesday, November 18.  The classes are free.  Each youth needs to bring a water bottle and their favorite beach towel or yoga mat.  To sign-up please call the Extension Center at 456-3575.

4-H Etiquette Dinner at Bocelli’s Italian Eatery

Thursday, October 15 at 6pm

Cost $20

Deadline to Register: Friday, October 9

4-H’ers will get a taste of Italian culture at the 5th Annual 4-H Etiquette Dinner.  4-H’ers, ages 5 to 18, will learn about formal Italian meals and dining etiquette for eating a tricky entrée – pasta! 

The experience is designed to give youth more confidence at formal dining situations.  The cost is $20 and 4-Hers need to dress business casual.  Prior registration and payment with the Extension Office is required to attend.  Each participant can chose from the four entrees below.  Please call the Extension Center at 456-3575 to sign-up by Friday, October 9.

Shrimp Scampi

Tender shrimp paired with our fresh garlic lemon butter sauce served over fettuccini noodles.  Shrimp, artichoke and sundried tomato pasta.

Chicken or Eggplant Parmigiano

Breaded and smothered in our signature marinara sauce then baked in mozzarella cheese and served with angel hair pasta.

Chicken Marsala

Tenderized chicken breast sautéed with button mushrooms and our signature marsala wine served over a bed of chef’s risotto.

Roasted Wild Mushroom Ravioli

Tender pasta pockets filled with portabello and crimini mushrooms sautéed with sundried tomatoes, fresh garlic and fresh mushrooms tossed in a gorgonzola cream sauce.  Topped with candied pecans.  One of Bocelli’s most popular dishes!

Veggie or Meat Lasagna

Veggie: Squash, artichokes, fresh spinach, zucchini, onions, peppers, mushrooms and fresh parmesan.

Meat: Layers of lean beef, herb seasoned ricotta and marinara along with minced mushrooms, onions, green peppers, and fresh parmesan

Topped with mozzarella and baked. 

Tour Greenhill Cemetery

Saturday, October 10 at 4pm

All 4-H families are welcome to come to an historic theatrical depiction of famous people buried in Greenhill Cemetery.  The tour will feature six characters including: the white chief of the American Indians, an actor from cinema’s Golden age, a Pulitzer Prize winning author, and the founder of Waynesville.  The Town of Waynesville Alderman and officials will play the roles of each of these historical characters.  The presentation is sponsored by the Town of Waynesville Historic Preservation Commission and the Town of Waynesville.    Tour will begin at 4pm, Saturday, October 10 at the Greenhill Cemetery gate.              

Spring Selection of 4-H Project Records

Looking to explore a new area of interest – project records are a great way to develop a new hobby or learn about a particular subject of interest.  If you are interested in completing a project record for 2016 go ahead and browse the selection of curriculum on the 4-H Mall at:

http://www.4-hmall.org/Category/educationresources.aspx.  Projects records start in January and are a 12 month record that youth record goals, story, and learning progression in a curriculum area.  These educational resources are also great for home schoolers exploring areas like: business, citizenship, science, technology, and professional development.  Each of the curriculum areas also have a designated appropriate age ranges for each of the project book with activities for youth to complete throughout the year.

*** If anyone is interested in attending 4-H Electric Congress, delegates are now required complete a 4-H project record in order to be selected as a county delegate per state requirements.  If you have any questions about the 4-H curriculum please call the Extension Center at 456-3575. 

4-H Farm to Fork Day Camp

Wednesday and Thursday August 12 & August 13

Haywood Extension Center

Cost $25

Youth ages 5 to 13

During the 2015 Farm to Fork Day Camp, 4-Hers 5 to 13 year olds are invited to come experience our Appalachian heritage.  4-H’ers will visit local farms to learn about farming diversification and entrepreneurship.  Youth will make their miniature farms in small terrariums.  The camp is sponsored by generous support from Haywood County Farm Bureau.  The cost is $25 which includes materials and lunches.  Please call the Extension Center to register at 456-3575.

Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) Camp

Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17 from 10am to 4pm

Canton Middle School

Cost: $75

Open to rising fourth through the eighth graders are invited to participate in the week-long Junior Appalachian Musician (JAM) Day Camp held at Canton Middle School.  Youth can learn how to play the fiddle, guitar or banjo; as well as participate in workshops learning about Appalachian dances, songs, stories, and traditions.  The camp will be held from 10am to 4pm and the cost is $75.  Please call the Haywood County Arts Council for more information or to sign-up at 828-452-0593. Some partial scholarships are available based on financial need.