For Immediate Release:

October 6, 2014

 

County celebrates national 4H week

Will hold Pumpkin Fest raffle on Oct. 13 at Delicious Orchards

 

COLTS NECK, NJ – This week, Monmouth County 4-H members will join over 6 million boys and girls nationwide in observing National 4-H Week from Oct. 5-11.

 

In celebration of 4-H Week, the Monmouth County 4-H is holding its second annual Pumpkin Fest Raffle for Delicious Orchards gift certificates in the amount of $200, $300 and $500.  

 

The raffle tickets are $1 each and can be purchased at the 4-H office at 4000 Kozloski Rd., Freehold through Oct. 13 or by visiting the 4-H display at Delicious Orchards in Colts Neck at Pumpkin Fest, Monday, Oct. 13. The winning ticket will be drawn Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. The winner need not be present to win.

 

The Monmouth County 4-H Association is a non-profit organization that supports 4-H youth and volunteers providing, scholarships, recognition and educational opportunities.

 

“4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills,” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry. “Monmouth County’s 4-H members are acquiring these skills by being involved and active volunteers in our community. They are combining their interests with practical skills and making a difference close to home.”

 

Since its beginning more than 100 years ago, about 60 million Americans from all walks of life have been involved in 4-H.  In addition, 80 countries around the world have youth programs similar to 4-H. 

 

The 4-H Youth Development Program thrives because of a unique partnership with the public and private sectors who contribute at the local, state and national level.  Not only does this partnership include financial support, but many business people volunteer their time and talents to boys and girls. 

Support at the local level is received through the help of many businesses, financial institutions, civic organizations and service groups.

 

“Working together and having a good time through 4-H encourages youth to make volunteering a lifelong habit,” Burry said.

 

For more information on how you can become involved in 4-H as a member or volunteer leader contact the Monmouth County 4-H Program at 732-431-7260 or log on to www.visitmonmouth.com.

  

4-H offers educational programs to all youth in grades K-13, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status, and any other category protected by law.       

 

The raffle gift certificates were donated by Delicious Orchards of Colts Neck.

 

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For more information, contact:

Sabrina Brown, 4-H Program Assistant

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of   Monmouth County

Phone 732-* 431-7260, ext. 7264)

Email:sbrown@njaes.rutgers.edu