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Page 4 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, June 1-June 7, 2023 BRING YOUR VEHICLE BY FOR US TO LOOK AT! NO APPRAISAL FEE CHARGED! TOP DOLLAR PAID! YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE We Want We Want to Buy to Buy ©communityfi rstmedia A U T O S A L E S 345 South Broadway, Forest City 828-245-8067 www.mooresautos.com www.mooresautos.com The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Center in Spindale announces the 2023 4-H Summer Fun, a collection of educational workshops, tours, and hands-on activities planned especially for Rutherford County youth. This special program is designed to give youth positive learning opportunities and focus on developing life skills. Summer Fun is made possible by dedicated 4-H volunteers and N.C. Cooperative Extension Center, Rutherford County Center staff. 4-H, a non-formal youth development organization and is open to all youth, age 5-18 in Rutherford County. All fees are for educational supplies, resources, admission fees, limited insurance, and refreshments. Limited insurance will be provided for all participants. All 4-H participants must be registered as members in 4-H Online for all waivers and health forms. These must be completed and approved no later than 2 days before the participant's fi rst session. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made at least 2 weeks prior to the class, to Cynthia Robbins at 828-287-6190 or cynthia_robbins@ncsu. edu. Registration opened Wednesday, May 31 at 9am. Beginning today, June 1, those interested may register during regular offi ce hours of 8:30am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Registration will be taken in person only. No registration will be accepted by telephone. Payment is due at the time of registration. Activities are fi lled on a fi rst-come, fi rst- serve basis. Register only one child per form. Refunds will only be made if choice of class is canceled. For more information about 4-H Summer Fun or the 4-H Program in Rutherford County, call 828- 287-6190, Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. Summer Fun 2023 classes: • NASCAR – Wednesday, June 7, 8:30am- 4pm. Do you feel the need for speed? We will tour the NASCAR Hall of Fame on our way to Victory Lane and learn what it takes to be on a pit crew and drive a race car. We will participate in a workshop where we will learn how to design a race car and get to bring home your creation. We will meet at the Extension offi ce and travel together. Ages: 9-14. Cost: $25 What to bring: Bagged lunch and drink. Souvenir money is optional. • Raptors and More– Monday, June 12, 8:30am- 4pm. What is the difference between a Raptor and a Bird of Prey? Come learn and see the differences fi rst hand! We will visit the Carolina Raptor Center and Latta Nature Preserve in Huntersville. We will meet at the Extension offi ce and travel together. Ages: 9-13. Cost: $20 What to bring: Bagged lunch, drink, and refi llable water bottle. Wear good walking shoes. Souvenir money is optional. • Mooving with Milk– Friday, June 23, 9am-2pm. We will explore the wonderful world of Dairy. We will learn about dairy cows and how they make milk for us to drink! We will sample different dairy products and make a few of our own. (Participants should have completed Kindergarten before attending.) Ages: 5-8. Cost: $15 What to bring: Bagged lunch and drink. • Plants and Pollinators– Monday-Wednesday, June 26-28, 9am-3pm. This three-day camp will be perfect for kids who are curious about plants and how they grow, as well as the types of plants and insects that make it possible for us to enjoy fl owers and fruit. We'll get our hands dirty with planting, make some fun garden crafts, and get a really good look decomposers, bees, and other pollinators. This will be a great camp to connect kids to the natural environment via plants and insect friends. Ages: 9-12. Cost: $30 What to bring: Bagged lunch and drink each day. Wear closed-toe shoes. • Pollinator Pals– Thursday- Friday, June 29-30, 9am- 2pm. This two-day camp for younger children will have them learning about pollinators, including butterfl ies, bees and more! We will go on a nature walk, play insect games, plant pollinator plants, study habitats, life cycles, and more! (Participants should have completed Kindergarten before attending.) Ages: 5-8. Cost: $25 What to bring: Bagged lunch and drink. • Gone Fishing– Thursday, July 6, 9am-3pm. We will travel up to the Marion Fish Hatchery to see how fi sh are raised to stock your favorite fi shing streams and ponds. We will enjoy a few hours of fi shing in well-stocked pond. Fishing rods, bait and materials will be supplied. Ages: 9-14. Cost: $12 What to bring: Bagged lunch and drink. Wear sunscreen and bring hat or sunglasses and a towel. • Kids and Chefs– Monday- Friday, July 10-14, 9am- 3pm. This hands-on day camp is taught by local chefs and Cooperative Extension staff with a focus on agriculture and nutrition. Each day of camp features cooking, games, and crafts. Participants will learn about farm production, food selection, cooking techniques, etiquette, and safe food handling. All supplies will be provided. Youth who love to try new foods will love this class! Lunch and snacks will be provided. Ages: 10-13. Cost: $110 What to bring: Bagged lunch and drink for Monday only. Wear closed toe shoes each day. • Magic of Electricity– Wednesday, August 9, 9am-2pm. Learn about electricity! Do you know how the electricity runs through your house and makes the lights come on? Come join us for a fun fi lled time of learning about electricity. We will have the power company there to tell us about careers, do Magic of Electricity activities as well as make a project of your own to take home. Ages: 10-14. Cost: $12 What to bring: Bagged lunch and drink. • Sweet Confections- Thursday, August 10, 10am-3pm. We will learn how to make different types of candy and treats such as fudge, haystacks, lollipops, mints, candied nuts, and more. Participants will learn how to use candy-making equipment, follow a recipe, prepare a variety of party foods, and package them for sharing. Each participant will receive a recipe booklet. Containers and packaging will be provided. Ages: 10 and up. Cost: $ 18 What to bring: Bagged lunch and drink. • 4-H Residential Camp– Sunday-Friday, July 23-28 Campers will travel with Mrs. Cynthia to Millstone 4-H Camp in Ellerbe to spend 5 days/nights at 4-H camp. Millstone is located in the sandhills of North Carolina. Campers will sleep in cabins with cabin counselors and enjoy daytime activities including nature, fi eld games, arts and crafts, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, archery, low ropes course with a giant swing! Transportation included. Ages: 8-13. Cost: $525 (Partial scholarships available.) What to bring: A detailed list will be sent out to families. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Registration is open for 4-H Summer Program Mayra Littman Advertising Representative mayra@cfmedia.info 704-472-7892 RUTHERFORD WEEKLY IS HERE FOR YOU! STRIVING TO HELP ALL BUSINESSES SUCCEED! If you're not sure what to do or how to advertise, give me a call or e-mail. Let's make an appointment and discuss ways we can help! 157 West Main Street, Forest City 828.248.1408 rutherfordweekly.com Digital & Print Ads Much More....Call TODAY! small town friendly BIG time results