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UF / IFAS Extension Charlotte County Florida 4-H

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Official page of the Charlotte County 4-H Youth Development Program of the University of Florida IFAS Extension. This site is not a public forum.

UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County is a partnership between the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and Charlotte County. UF/IFAS Charlotte County 4-H intends to educate, inform and provide updated information on Charlotte County 4-H activities and to support and promote the Charlotte County Extension objectives for these activities through its social media site. All comments are made by UF/IFAS designees. Social media users may share ideas through commentary that is consistent with and furthers the objectives of a UF/IFAS post and the University of Florida IFAS Extension reserves the right to remove any comments that do not fall within this purpose. By posting a comment on this social media site, users agree to follow the terms of use of the site, Florida and federal laws and University of Florida regulations and policies, including but not limited to the University's Acceptable Use of Computing Resources Policy. The University of Florida reserves the right to remove from the site any comments that violate these requirements.

11/03/2026

💌✨ **GET CREATIVE WITH 4-H!** ✨💌

Ready to turn ordinary paper into something extraordinary? 🎨

Join us for our November 4-H Monthly Workshop: DIY Card Stamping & Embossing!

Participants will get hands-on experience creating beautiful, personalized cards while learning fun stamping and embossing techniques. Whether you're making a card for someone special or just want to try something new, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to get creative!

📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Charlotte County 4-H Office

💲 Cost:
🍀 $10 for 4-H Members
⭐ $15 for Non-Members

🚨 **RSVP by November 13th!**

🔗 Register here: https://nov26monthlyworkshop.4honline.com

Bring your creativity, and we'll bring the supplies! 🎨✂️

11/03/2026

🤔 WHAT EXACTLY COUNTS AS COMMUNITY SERVICE?

Community service is more than just volunteering a few hours. It's about giving your time, effort, or talents to help others and make your community a better place.

In 4-H, service projects give youth opportunities to practice leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and compassion.

Here are a few examples:

🐾 Collecting needed supplies for an animal rescue.

🥫 Organizing a food drive for families in need.

🌳 Cleaning up a community park.

💌 Creating cards for residents of a nursing home.

📚 Helping younger children with an educational activity.

But here's something important to remember:

A meaningful service project starts with identifying a real need, not just finding something to do!

🏁 PIT CREW QUESTION: What's the most memorable community service project you've ever participated in?

11/03/2026

🏁 NOVEMBER THEME: 4-H COMMUNITY PIT CREW! 🏁

Every winning race team has a pit crew working behind the scenes to keep things moving. Our communities are no different!

This November, Charlotte County 4-H is putting the spotlight on citizenship, community service, and giving back! 💚🍀

Throughout the month, we'll explore what it means to be an active citizen, how to identify needs in our community, and ways that YOU can make a difference.
Whether you're helping a neighbor, volunteering your time, or organizing a club service project, every act of kindness helps move our community forward.

🏎️ YOUR FIRST PIT CREW CHALLENGE: Think about one way YOU could make a difference in Charlotte County this month!

Let's fuel our community with kindness, leadership, and service!

11/02/2026

11/01/2026

Check out the November Fast Fueled Futures to find out what is going on this month in Charlotte County 4-H!
https://youtu.be/W7Qgy2wmIXM

10/31/2026

Halloween is a fun time for kids to show off costumes, explore the neighborhood, and collect candy. Just remember a few simple safety rules so everyone has a great time. First, never go trick‑or‑treating alone; stay with a visible adult or a small group of siblings so the whole party looks out for each other. Keep a flashlight or a reflective surface if you’re heading into dim or unfamiliar streets. When picking up sweets, look for sealed packages and a clear “best‑before” date, and wash your hands before diving into that chocolatey haul.

10/30/2026

📢 Reminder: The UF Peanut Butter Challenge ends tomorrow, October 31st!

So, today is the last day to drop off your unopened, unexpired jars of peanut butter at the 4-H office. Your contribution keeps families fed and proud of 4‑H’s impact. Thank you for helping us reach our goal. Together we’ve created a jar‑filled community for those in need this holiday season.

Let’s finish strong and bring more peanut butter to those who need it most!

10/28/2026

Dog Club will not be meeting at the office tonight but at Palm View Baptist!🐶🍀

Address

514 East Grace Street
Punta Gorda, FL
33950

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19418333837

Website

http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/charlotte/4-hyouth-development-program/

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