Yates County 4-H

10/13/2026

Our 4-H Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser is coming up at the end of the month. Get your tickets today from a Yates County 4-H member, at the 4-H office, or at the Penn Yan Elks Lodge. The dinner will be dine in or take out. Walk-ins will be available, but pre-sale tickets are strongly recommended. Proceeds help us support our county and state fair programming, as well as leadership opportunities throughout the year for our members.

10/12/2026

A friendly reminder, 4-H Award Trip registration is due TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 13th. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

10/12/2026

Open to teens 13 years and older!

Get Career Ready with 4-H!

Calling all teens ages 13+! Are you thinking about getting your first job, applying for an internship, or preparing for college and future career opportunities? Join us for the 4-H Career Readiness Workshop Series and gain the skills and confidence to take your next steps!

This five-part virtual workshop series will connect teens with professionals from Cornell Cooperative Extension, Finger Lakes Community College, and Cornell University to explore important career-readiness skills. Each session will include practical tips, real-world advice, and opportunities to ask questions and build skills you can use right away.

Interested in participating? Register today at this link: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e7CYKjPnRmOYWpCN2mR-7w #/registration

10/12/2026

We will not be holding our Cork Pumpkin Workshop today. If this is a topic you are interested in, please reach out to [email protected].

10/10/2026

Today's the day! Stop by The Art Studio 126 Main today through Saturday, October 17th to see the results of our 3-part clay sculpture series. The studio is open Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm and Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from noon - 4 pm. Our young artists have worked hard to design, develop, sculpt, and finalize their pieces. A big thank you to our artist partner, Macy and the for supporting this opportunity for our community.

10/08/2026

It's Thankful Thursday. We are thankful for everyone who helps make our 4-H program happen. From our staff and volunteers, to leaders, parents, our youth, and all our community supporters. It takes a lot of people to help create youth who are ! What are you most thankful for for from your 4-H years?

10/06/2026

Today is the final day to RSVP for this Friday's Game Night. Join us for pizza and games. Open to 4-H and non 4-H youth. Learn more about 4-H, sign up for upcoming events, and complete your 2026/2027 4-H enrollment! Contact [email protected] to sign up or with any questions.

10/05/2026

Mark your calendars for our annual 4-H Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Thursday, October 29th at the Penn Yan Elks. Dinner will be dine in or take out. Pre-sale tickets are highly recommended and can be purchased from a Yates County 4-H member or at the 4-H office. Proceeds helps support 4-H opportunities throughout the year, including the Yates County and NYS Fairs. A HUGE thank you to the Penn Yan Elks #1722 for graciously hosting us again this year!

4-H families, help us reach our goal of 200 pre-sale tickets! Please contact the 4-H office to request tickets to sell. The individual/family that sells the most tickets will receive a $50 gift card to a location of their choosing.

10/05/2026

Calling all Yates County 4-H members past and present! How has 4-H impacted you?!? Share your favorite 4-H memory, skill, activity, leader, staff, etc. in the comments below 🍀

10/05/2026

Join Yates County 4-H for a fun fall craft. Open to 4-H and non 4-H youth. Please register by October 11th at noon! Contact [email protected] with any questions.