11th Annual Mid-Atlantic Fall Round Up

4-H, Pulaski Elementary School and GO Pulaski working together

Pulaski County 4-H, Pulaski Elementary School and GO Pulaski working around the Pulaski Elementary 4-H Garden Club. Around a dozen folks got together for what we hope becomes an Annual Fall Gardening Event.  Thank you to everyone that lent a hand as the garden looks awesome. 

Save the Date for 4-H Camp, June 4-8, 2018

Save the Date for 4-H Camp, June 4-8, 2018, at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center at Smith Mountain Lake with our friends from Patrick County 4-H and welcoming new friends this year from Craig County 4-H.  Registration will begin March 2018.  More details to come out January 2018.

4-H Shooting Club practice

Lindsey, Skyy, Xander and Stephanie at 4-H Shooting Club practicing in the Prone position with Air Rifles at 10 meters, with Coach Meek and Coach Jennings. 

4-H Flock of Chickens

Farmer Dustin Ratcliff shared some pictures from our 2017 Spring 4-H Flock hatched from our 4-H Embryology Project. Dustin says it's almost time for the hens to start laying.

4-H Concessions at the Pulaski County Flea Market

4-H Teens In Action! working hard for their money selling concessions at the Pulaski County Flea Market.

4-H Sharpshooters head to State 4-H Shoot at Holiday Lake 4-H Center

Safe travels and good luck today, Saturday, September 9, to Gabby, Lindsey and Xander, as they are competing at the State 4-H Shoot at Holiday Lake 4-H Center.  Gabby is competing in the BB Gun Competition, Lindsey in BB Gun and Air Rifle, and Xander in Air Rifle.  Thank you to Allen Meek, Sonya Jennings and Donny Riddle, our Pulaski County 4-H Shooting Education Club Coaches for traveling with the team.  

4-H Teens In Action! at Flea Market

Hello 4-H TIA! Friends, Leaders and Parents,

It’s time to begin thinking about the Dublin Lions Club Flea Market scheduled for September 15-17, 2017.

For those new to the group, this is our biggest 4-H Teens In Action! fundraiser of the year, drawing close to $1,500 in June 2017.  This fundraiser supports most of our endeavors through the year to include limiting the $$$ from our own pockets.

We need members, leaders and parents, to sign-up please, for at least one shift per day. 

At our booth, we sell Pepsi drinks (supplied by Pepsi) and Homemade Bake Goods.  And we’ve the prime spot, at the crossroads of the Fairgrounds.    

Please click the link to view the schedule:  September Flea Market Schedule

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 Please note the schedule is READ ONLY, so you must text Mr. Lichty at 540-267-4906 to be added to a time slot/space.

September 11, 2017 ~ 4-H Teens In Action! Meeting

Come hang out with 4-H Teens In Action for their "September 11, 2017 ~ 4-H Teens In Action! Meeting." 

Please click on the button below to view the online sign-up sheet.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D49A9AF2BAA8-september4

PCHS 4-H Club makes Homemade Ice Cream

The Pulaski County High School 4-H Club made Homemade Ice Cream today, Wednesday, September 6, as part of their meeting.  A great treat and a great afternoon with friends.  

4-H Homemade Ice Cream Recipe

1 cup of low-fat milk (1%)

1 cup half and half, whole milk or heavy whipping cream

½ cup of sugar

½ tsp. vanilla extract

nuts or fresh fruits as desired

sprinkles and syrup as desired

ginger snaps, graham cracker, or sugar cookies as desired

1.    Combine ingredients in a quart Ziploc freezer bag. 

2.   Pack crushed ice around the freezer bag.  Pour ¾ cup of table salt evenly over ice.  Place inside a 3-pound coffee and then place a piece of plastic wrap over can and then a tight fitting lid.

3.   Roll back and forth on a table or floor for 10-15 minutes.

4.   Remove lid and check for consistency.  If not firm enough, drain water from can, add more ice and salt, replace lid and roll 5 minutes more.

Serve with graham crackers, gingersnaps or whole wheat sugar cookies.

Nutrition Facts:

Makes about 3 cups

·        Six ½ cup servings provide 105 calories

·        20 grams of carbohydrates

·        3 grams of protein

·        2 grams of fat

·        99 milligrams of calcium

·        41 milligrams of sodium

·        7 milligrams of cholesterol