4-H Art Show: To Make the Best Better

Art From 4-H Clubs

Sunday, January 22, from 2 – 4 p.m. Scotts Valley Library

Join Santa Cruz County 4-H Clubs for a Showcase Event at the Scotts Valley Public Library on Sunday, January 22nd 2:00-4:00pm. Members from Scotts Valley 4-H, Felton 4-H, and Quail Creek 4-H Clubs are currently showing project items throughout the library until March 10th. Items being shown include quilts, chain mail, paintings, photography, knitting, inkle weaving, sewing, educational posters, and arts & crafts.

4-H is a global network of youth organizations whose mission is engaging youth in their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development. The goal is to develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills through experiential learning programs. The 4-H name refers to Head, Health, Hands, Heart which was incorporated into the fuller 4-H pledge officially adopted in 1927.

I pledge my head to clearer thinking,
My heart to greater loyalty,
My hands to larger service,
And my health to better living,
For my club, my community, my country, and my world.

4-H is not just about animals. The programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing in areas like the arts, science, health, and agriculture. The organization has over 6 million members in the United States ages 5-19. To learn more about clubs in Santa Cruz County go to: http://cesantacruz.ucanr.edu/Youth_Development/

Submitted by SV Club Reporter Bel Cantey (age 14): This is Bel’s 8th year in 4-H. She also participates in theater, Cabrillo Youth Choir, and is a Santa Cruz Animal Shelter volunteer.