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Upcoming Activities, Workshops and 4-H club meeting announcements!

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Annual Iredell County 4-H Spellwell Spelling Activity

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Orchard Pruning Workshop

Iredell County Master Gardener Volunteer Association and Cooperative Extension will host a free public workshop on Orchard & Shrub Pruning from 10:00 - 12:00 on Saturday, February 13th at the Iredell County Agriculture Resource Center, 444 Bristol Drive in Statesville.

The major emphasis will be orchard management on fruit trees, grapes, small shade trees and shrubs. The workshop is free with registration in advance by calling 704-873-0507.

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NEW "STATESVILLE AREA" HORSE CLUB

NEW 4-H Horse Club Informational Meeting

POSTPONED FROM DECEMBER 19TH, 2009, DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER!

NEW DATE: Saturday, February 6th

Time: 1:30 PM

Location: Circle L Ranch - 238 Circle L Drive - Mocksville, NC 27028

Driving Directions: From Statesville travel east on Hwy 64 (Mocksville Hwy towards Cool Spring), turn right onto Barry Oak Road (only one direction you can turn). Travel approximately a mile and 1/2 on Barry Oak, turn right onto Longview Road. Follow Longview Road until you see the Circle L Ranch sign on left, and follow gravel drive to barn on the right.

Youth ages 5 to 19 are invited to attend this informational meeting!

4-H Volunteer Leader: Rhonda Rash Phone: (704) 880-4450 - Please contact Rhonda with any club related questions or in case of inclement/bad weather.

For more information about this club or any other 4-H question you may have,
call Iredell County 4-H at (704) 873-0507.

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	4-H Spell Well - Spelling Contest/Activity February 13th, 2010 @ 10:00 AM Statesville, NC
	The spelling activity is open to Iredell County Children, grades 1 - 6. It will be held at Signal Hill Mall in Statesville (see below for address). The 4-H spelling activity gives youth the chance to practice speaking before a group,and provides recognition for participation and achievement in academics. Participation is limited so call to register today. Particpants for each age division will have different times that they need to be at mall and registered ... MORE

	Orchard Pruning Workshop February 13th, 2010 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Statesville, NC
	Iredell County Master Gardeners will host a FREE public workshop on Orchard Pruning at the Iredell County Agriculture Resource Center in Auditorium 3 and the Demo Garden. Mr. Donald Breedlove, Retired Agriculture Extension Agent will lead the workshop assisted by Iredell County Master Gardener Volunteers. The major emphasis will be orchard management on fruit trees, grapes, small shade trees and shrubs. The workshop is free with registration in advance by calling 704-873-0507. February is ... MORE

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