4-H Lego Robotics Camp Friday, July 21, 2017 8:00 am - 11:00 am Oneonta City School District Offices (31 Center Street Oneonta, NY 13820) Do you want to learn how to use motors, touch sensors, light sensors, gears, and pulleys to build robotic devices?  This week-long camp will teach youth how by using LEGO EV3 and LABVIEW Software.Students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade who want to explore technology and engineering - sign up now. There are a limited number of seats, due to equipment and human resource.  Campers will design, build, and program a variety of robotic devices. Campers might work in teams of three, so this camp is intended for those who can work well with others in small groups.The cost is $100 which will cover the cost of all necessary materials and equipment (all proceeds go to Team 4203 operational budget)Click here to download an application.  An application must be postmarked by June 23, 2017. $100 Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, July 16, 2017 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here .Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.REGISTER NOW FOR 2017 SUMMER CAMP Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!  REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting, Cooperstown Wednesday, July 26, 2017 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cooperative Extension Education Center-Otsego (123 Lake Street Cooperstown, New York 13326) Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 233, (518) 234-4303 ext. 116 ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, July 23, 2017 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here .Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.REGISTER NOW FOR 2017 SUMMER CAMP Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!  REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, July 30, 2017 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here .Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.REGISTER NOW FOR 2017 SUMMER CAMP Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!  REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= ​Equine Practice: A Veterinary Perspective Sunday, July 16, 2017 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell University (Judd Falls Road Ithaca, NY 14853) This three-week, 3-credit summer course offered by Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine in conjunction with Cornell University Summer College. The program is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The course teaches students the basic principles of horse husbandry, emphasizing anatomy, nutrition, preventive medicine, first aid, common infectious and metabolic diseases, lameness, breeding and foal care, and farrier care. Youth work with Cornell faculty experts in nutrition, breeding, medicine, surgery, and learn the cutting edge of equine research and medicine. Summer College offers additional courses including Captive Raptor Management, Sustainable Animal Husbandry, and Conservation Medicine. For further information and to apply, call 607-255-6203.Apply by May 5 ========================================= Schoharie County Sunshine Fair Saturday, July 29, 2017 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Schoharie County Fairgrounds (South Grand St. Cobleskill, NY 12043) 2017 Fair News  Billy Gilman & Aaron Tippin in concert. For further information call 518-234-2123 or email info@sunshinefair.org Check with Entry Clerk Office ========================================= Otsego County Fair Tuesday, August 1, 2017 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Otsego County Fairgrounds (469 Mill Street Morris, NY 13808) COME SEE US AT THE FAIR!  Please take the opportunity to enter your4-H Exhibits.   Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= Family Farm Day - Schoharie and Otsego Counties Saturday, August 12, 2017 10:00 am - 4:00 pm We’re back, so SAVE THE DATE! This will be our 5th Annual Family Farm Day (and year two for Otsego County farms), Saturday, August 12, 2017. It’s all coming together, farms and sponsors, so if you are either (or both) are expecting to participate, contact David Cox, CCE Schoharie and Otsego Counties right away; 518.234.4303/296.8310 or email dgc23@cornell.edu.For more information click here N/A David Cox, dgc23@cornell.edu, (518) 234-4303, ext. 119 ========================================= 4-H Club Reorganization Tuesday, August 22, 2017 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cooperative Extension Education Center-Otsego (123 Lake Street Cooperstown, New York 13326) Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= Cooking Up Summer Fun! Monday, July 10, 2017 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Interested in cooking up some summer fun?Join our interactive class at YOUR neighborhood park this summer.  How can I afford to eat healthily?Great summer foods families love!Find the answers to these questions and more!Class size is limited.  To pre-register call 607-547-2536 or email otsego@cornell.edu for more information.Richfield Springs—Spring ParkMondays: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 10:30 a.m.Oneonta—Wilber ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 10:30 a.m.Morris– Fireman’s ParkWednesdays: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 1:30 p.m. ========================================= CLOSED for Labor Day Monday, September 4, 2017 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of Labor Day.  ========================================= The Great New York State Fair Wednesday, August 23, 2017 10:00 am - 9:00 pm The Great New York State Fairgrounds ( 581 State Fair Blvd Syracuse, NY 13209) he New York State Fair will have an additional day starting in 2017, going from 12 days to 13. The Fair will now begin on Wednesday instead of Thursday; officials say it’s possible some rides may not be running on that first day because of ride inspections, but otherwise the normal Fair amenities that people flock to Central New York to enjoy each year will be up and running.This year's Youth Building Theme will be Food Security and Food Systems.Otsego & Schoharie County’s Booth Display in the youth building will be on display, August 29 -Sept. 1. 4-H Teen Team will travel to Syracuse on Sunday, August 28 and return on Thursday, September 1.Click here for the youth schedule.Click here for the 2017 NYS FAIR Dairy Youth and Open SCHEDULE The New York State 4-H Dog Show will be held one day prior to State Fair openingIt will be held on Saturday, August 19.  The show entry form is due August 1. Overnightoptions for 4-H Dog Show exhibitors and their county approved chaperones will be forthcoming.Otsego County exhibits will be on display August 30 through September 4.   See schedule for pricing. Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= The Farmers' Museum Harvest Festival Saturday, September 16, 2017 9:00 am - 5:00 pm The Farmers' Museum (5775 State Highway 80 Cooperstown, NY 13326) Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= The Farmers' Museum Harvest Festival Sunday, September 17, 2017 9:00 am - 5:00 pm The Farmers' Museum (5775 State Highway 80 Cooperstown, NY 13326) Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Cobleskill Wednesday, September 27, 2017 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cooperative Extension Center-Schoharie (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 233, (518) 234-4303 ext. 116 ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Annual Fall Gardening Symposium and Art Auction Saturday, September 30, 2017 11:30 am - 2:00 pm The Otesaga Resort Hotel (60 Lake Street Cooperstown, NY 13326) More details to come. $30 per person Otsego County Master Gardener Volunteer, mastergardener-otsego@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 Ext. 228 ========================================= Tractor Supply Spring Paper Clover Promotion Thursday, October 5, 2017 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Tractor Supply (Main St. Cobleskill, NY 12043) The Spring Paper Clover promotion dates are April 26 to May 7, 2017. Be sure to visit your local Tractor Supply store to purchase a paper clover.  The money raised by the purchasing of paper clovers will be a direct benefit to the Schoharie and Otsego County 4-H programs.  Thank you for your support.    Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= National 4-H Week Sunday, October 1, 2017 12:00 am - 11:45 pm National 4-H Week takes place October 1 - 7, 2017.  Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= CLOSED for Columbus Day Monday, October 9, 2017 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of Columbus Day. ========================================= 4-H Agri-Business Career (ABC) Conference Thursday, October 19, 2017 9:00 am - 4:30 pm SUNY Cobleskill (Route 7 Cobleskill, New York 12043) The New York State 4-H Agribusiness Career Conference is held at SUNY Cobleskill and local agri-businesses. This career exploration conference is open to all youth ages 14 and over who wish to become more aware of opportunities with agriculture and also academic requirements for professional positions available in the various agri-business. It will feature mini-tours to farms and operations in the Cobleskill area as well as seminars, guest speakers and guided tours of the SUNY Cobleskill agriculture facilities. Participants and chaperones will be staying at The Inn at Cobleskill, located at the eastern end of town on the north side of Route 7 (behind Burger King). Enclosed is an itinerary for the two days.A participating fee of $95.00 per person (youth and adult) will include all overnight accommodations and meals. (If a participant wishes to come for just one day, that is acceptable, but the cost of the program is the same.)Note: The full registration fee of 95.00 is due September 9th. There will be absolutely no refunds after September 16th due to motel expenses. A $ 50.00 late fee will be charged per county for registrations received between September 10 and September 16, 2016. Please also provide this ENTIRE PACKET to potential participants with the exception of this first page. We need them to be aware of all expectations.Again this year!! We are offering five scholarships for attendees. For more information call the 4-H office at (518) 234-4303 or 296-8310.Deadline for submission is September 9. Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 225 ========================================= CLOSED for Veteran's Day Friday, November 10, 2017 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Our offices will be closed on Veteran's Day, Friday, November 10, 2017. ========================================= Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 23, 2017 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24, 2017 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. ========================================= Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday Friday, November 24, 2017 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24, 2017 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holiday Season! Monday, December 25, 2017 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed for the holiday season on December 25 and 26.   ========================================= CLOSED for the Holiday Season! Tuesday, December 26, 2017 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed for the holiday season on December 25 and 26.   ========================================= Offices closed for New Years Monday, January 1, 2018 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of New Years.   ========================================= CLOSED for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 15, 2018 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cooperative Extension Center-Schoharie (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday.  Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, (607) 547-2536 ext. 233, (518) 234-4303 ext. 116 =========================================