Alleghany County 4-H

05/31/2026

Great day yesterday at our “Hive Dive”. 4-Hers were able to get hands on experience in the hive, looking for types of bees, pests and issues and of course honey production 🍯

A big thank you to Jack Cahn and Ryan Eichler of our Alleghany Beekeepers for making it all happen. 🐝🍀

We’ll be meeting again soon so check back soon and you can also find out more on the Alleghany Beekeepers page!

#4-H beekeeping

05/30/2026

Attention Pickleballers!🍀🥒

Alleghany 4-H is doing a pickleball tournament fundraiser to send youth to 4-H summer camp! 4-H summer camp is a week long overnight camp, where youth meet new friends from across the state and participate in fun activities such as archery, canoeing, and fishing!

The format of the tournament will be a round robin, where you will be matched with a new partner each game. Participants will be guaranteed to play 6 games, and the top four participants in each category (based on points scored) will move on to a final match. The cost is $30 per player, and can be paid in cash or a check (made out to Alleghany 4-H) the day of the tournament (June 13th at Crater Park)

Categories include:
3.0-3.5: 9am start time
3.5-4.0: 12 pm start time
4.0+: 9am start time

To sign up, join the Elkin Team Reach page using code: elkinpb and register under the events calendar.

For questions, contact Craig Joines at 336-978-8003.

05/29/2026

The 2026 Alleghany 4-H Summer Fun Newsletter is now available to view & download. We have lots of fun & exciting opportunities being offered this year.

Registrations (in person & online) will be accepted beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026.

We will accept registrations in person at the Extension Office (90 S. Main Street, 3rd floor) or you may use the online Google Form to register for each activity. It is strongly suggested that you sign up early, as availability is very limited. YOUR SPACE IS NOT FULLY RESERVED UNTIL PAYMENT IS MADE.

For complete details & information visit:
https://alleghany.ces.ncsu.edu/news/2026-alleghany-4-h-summer-fun/

05/26/2026

Calling all artists!!!🎨🐄

We are excited to try something new for June Dairy Month by hosting a North Carolina Youth Dairy Art Contest!

Youth ages 5–18 are invited to create original dairy-themed artwork celebrating dairy cows, dairy foods, farm families, and the dairy industry.

Contest Theme: Farm Fresh Creativity
Participants are encouraged to create artwork that highlights:

Creative dairy foods and recipes
Value-added dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, butter, ice cream, flavored milk, and specialty dairy products
Unique ways dairy farmers and businesses transform milk into products people use and enjoy
Dairy-inspired inventions, packaging, marketing ideas, or future dairy products
Farm-to-table concepts and healthy living
The creativity, innovation, and hard work behind the dairy industry
All artwork should positively promote the dairy industry.

Age Divisions & Deadlines
Division 1: Youth Division
Ages: 5–12
Submission Period: May 25 – June 12
Voting Period: June 13 – June 20
Winner Announced: Following the close of voting in June
Prize: $25 Gift Card

Division 2: Teen Division
Ages: 13–18
Submission Period: June 8 – June 26
Voting Period: June 27 – July 4
Winner Announced: Following the close of voting in July
Prize: $25 Gift Card

Artwork Requirements
Participants may submit:

Hand-drawn artwork
Paintings
Mixed media art
Any original artwork that can be physically created by hand

Voting Structure

Voting will be conducted through our page!
All submissions for each division will be posted on June 13 or June 27, depending on the division. Voting will remain open for one week. Community members are encouraged to continue commenting and engaging with the posts afterward, but only interactions received during the official voting period will count toward the final totals.

Likes, reactions, and comments will each count as points for the artwork submissions. The piece with the highest engagement in each division will be declared the winner.

One winner from each division will receive a $25 gift card.

How to Submit
To enter, participants must submit:

A scanned digital image or a clear photo of the artwork
A completed parent/guardian permission form
Entries should be emailed to [email protected] by the appropriate division deadline.

We encourage you to get creative and help us celebrate dairy this June by sharing and promoting this opportunity with youth across North Carolina!

**Mullet cow attached just for attention ☺️

05/26/2026

Great time at our youth beekeeping day this past Saturday! Our Alleghany County Beekeepers did a fantastic job. Youth learned the basics of beekeeping, all about hives, how honey is made, bee lifecycles and more! Want to learn more or join the fun, contact the office @ 336-372-5597 or email [email protected]. 🍀🐝☀️🍯

Due to weather, our hive dive was postponed until Saturday- 5/30/26 @ 1pm. Contact the office if you’d like to join us.

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

Awesome opportunity!

Thursday, June 4th from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Ms. Donna Link will join us for a Kid's Glaze Class entitled YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE!
Each child will draw and paint/glaze a sunshine design on a ceramic tile, leave it to be kiln-dried and parents can pick up their masterpieces in 2-3 days. Phone calls will let you know when they're ready for pickup. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

115 Atwood Street
Sparta, NC 28675
336-372-5573

05/21/2026

Only a couple of days left to get registered! This is an awesome trip for anyone interested in dairy. If you have questions, contact the office ASAP.

Join the 2026 Southeast Dairy Youth Retreat in Waynesboro, GA from July 6-10! 🐮️️️ Learn about dairy, ag, and make new friends. $125 includes meals & hotel. Chaperones needed! Contact Jillian at 706-542-9108 or by email at [email protected].
for details. Register by May 30: https://tinyurl.com/2026SEDYR

05/18/2026

Now's the time to get registered for County Activity Day / District Activity Day (aka Presentation Days)! Need help picking a topic, let us know. It's a super fun way to talk about something you love, earn 4-H scholarship money, a chance to go to 4-H Congress and make new friends. If you have questions, contact Amy @ [email protected] or 336-657-1254. You can register at the link: https://go.ncsu.edu/alleghanyactivityday26 🍀🗣️

‼️**Deadline to register is Thursday 5/21**‼️

County / District Activity Day (Aka Presentation Days) - Deadline 5/21/26

📢 Level Up Your Skills: 4-H County Activity Day 2026! 🎤🗣

Ready to share your passion ? Want to become a better public speaker? WE CAN HELP **County Activity Day** is the ultimate platform for youth to dive deep into a topic they love, build a killer presentation, and master the art of public speaking.

From local stages to District and State-level competitions, this is where "skills for a lifetime" truly begins. There's also a talent portion!🤩

🗓️ Important Dates
County Activity Day:By appointment from May 11 – May 21, 2026

District Activity Day: June 24 in Caswell County

NC 4-H Congress (State Level): July 20 in Raleigh (for Gold & Silver District winners!).

💡 Who Can Participate?
Ages 8-18 Competitive division (5-12 minute presentations).
Ages 5-7 Cloverbud division (Non-competitive—a great way to start!).
Note: Your 4-H age is determined by your age as of January 1, 2026.

🔍 Choose Your Topic!
You can present on **ANYTHING** that interests you.
* 🐠 Tropical Fish
* 🐄 Dairy Cow Genetics
* 🛋️ Interior Design
* 🦤 Dodo Birds
* 🎨 Tattooing ...and so much more!

There's also a Talent portion!!!! Like to dance, sing, play and instrument or show off a magic trick? Here's your chance!🎤🎸🎻🥋✨

🤝 We Are Here To Help!
Don't know where to start? We’ve got you covered! We have several days set aside to help you:
1. **Pick a topic** that fits your personality.
2. **Develop your slides** or posters.
3. **Practice your delivery** until you're a pro.

⚠️ Reminder:You must present at the County level to qualify for District Day!

🔗 Get Started
Ready to take the stage? Fill out the registration form below to secure your spot!
https://go.ncsu.edu/alleghanyactivityday26 - REGISTRATION
🍀

County Activity Day – through May 21, 2026
District Activity Day – June 24, 2026 – Caswell County
State Presentations @ NC 4-H Congress – July 20th – Raleigh, NC.
Sample presentations can be found @ alleghany.ces.ncsu.edu

05/14/2026

We’ll see you at Betsy’s Bash this Saturday!
🎟️ Don’t have your tickets yet? They are for sale online at go.ncsu.edu/betsysbash until 5pm this Friday (5/15) or they can be bought at the event!