IT'S TIME............2008 HAYWOOD COUNTY FAIR!!!!!!!!!!!

Summer is moving out and Fall is moving in. With that change comes an exciting time of year full of fun activities and gatherings. One, in particular, is the upcoming 2008 Haywood County Fair. This year we are expecting a great turn-out with fun games, rides, exhibits, competitions and country singer (and 4-H Alumni) LUKE BRYAN! Here is a link to the official schedule for Fair Week.

Youth events to remember:

• All youth entries will be accepted on Monday, September 22nd between 10AM and 7PM. (PLEASE BRING ENTRIES EARLY)
• Youth Talent Show; Tuesday, September 23rd at 6PM in Building "A". (Sign-up forms are available at the Extension Office and are due by Monday September 22nd at 5PM.)
• Coin Quest; Saturday, September 27th at 11AM. Come join other youth up to 8th Grade search for special coins. You can win money and prizes. (Sign-up will be at the fairgrounds that morning. Only open to youth 8th grade and lower).

For any further information or entry/sign-up forms please call the 4-H Cooperative Extension Office at 456-3575 or drop by anytime Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

4-H and NCSU Football!

As we continue to build on our expanding relationship with the NC State Athletics Department, we are proud to announce that we have arranged a discounted price for football tickets to two home games this season including: William and Mary on Saturday, September 6, 2008; and Miami (last home game of the season) on Saturday, November 29, 2008.

The 4-H discounted promotional price is open to any and all 4-H members (and their families), volunteers, alumni, donors/supporters, agents, program assistants and associates, etc. (the entire 4-H family). Thus, we ask that you share this exciting opportunity with your 4-H clubs, volunteers, donors, etc.

• In addition, they have listed the Boston College game (Homecoming) on the promotions page to encourage the 4-H family to attend and cheer the "Pack" onto victory! Note: tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve system.

*The discount rate is listed below: *
William and Mary - $25 (normally $35)
Boston College - $43 (homecoming)
Miami - $25 (normally $43)

*To secure the discounted tickets individuals will need to visit the GoPack website at the following URL: www.gopack.com/promo and enter code FOURH *

Adventure Club to Plan Fall Events

The 4-H Adventure Club will be having a meeting on Monday, August 25th at 5:30 PM to plan the club's adventure outings for the Fall. They will be meeting at the extension office in the small conference room. Some of the events will include ridge hiking, rock climbing, caving, bird watching, canoeing, and overnight camping.

The Adventure Club is for youth ages 10 and up and their families; Parents are highly encouraged to come and the cost to join is FREE!

Please bring your calenders so that dates can be set at the meeting and bring books, maps, and ideas of what you want to do in the beautiful fall weather.