Chesterfield County celebrates National 4-H Week, Oct. 2-8

Chesterfield County will celebrate the beginning of a new year with Virginia 4-H by hosting a Chesterfield 4-H Open House at Rockwood Park on October 8 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

As the youth development service for Virginia Cooperative Extension (www.ext.vt.edu/), Virginia 4-H engages youth ages 5 to 19 in hands-on educational programs and activities designed to help them gain the knowledge, life skills, and attitudes that will further their development as self-directing, contributing, and productive members of society. During National 4-H Week, the 4-H program begins its 110th year of existence.

WHO: Open to all residents of Chesterfield County

WHAT: The Chesterfield 4-H Open House will showcase displays created by community clubs, feature representatives from each club to provide more detailed information, and offer on-site 4-H club enrollment. There will also be fun games, music, free popcorn, face painting, and a SAFE booth

WHERE:  Rockwood Park, Shelter #2; 3401 Courthouse Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23236

WHEN:  October 8, 2011; 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

WHY: National 4-H Week is a time to get involved in a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. This year’s theme is Join the Revolution of Responsibility

For more information about Virginia 4-H or National 4-H Week activities in Chesterfield County, contact Carrie Brink at brinkc@chesterfield.gov or (804) 751-4401.