4-H Horse Program Open Horse Shows Sunday, August 20, 2017 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Genesee County Fairgrounds ( 5056 East Main St Road Batavia, NY 14020) **Please note that the June 4th Show has been rescheduled to Sunday, July 30th because of weather.  Open the 2017 Genesee County 4-H Open Horse Show Flyer for full show rules and class listings. Proceeds from the shows will benefit the Genesee County 4-H Horse Program.July 9th Show Patterns .  $5 Office Fee for each Horse/Rider Combination, plus fee per class. See Flyer for details. Jessica Reisdorf, jmr398@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 x131 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, August 21, 2017 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County Board of Directors will meet at 5 p.m on August 21, 2017 at the Extension Center, 420 East Main St.Any questions should be directed to Samantha Stryker, Executive Assistant.All meetings are held at the Extension Center, and are open to the public. Samantha Stryker, sls428@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 x123 ========================================= CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday Monday, September 4, 2017 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 420 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday. We will reopen at 8:30 am on Tuesday, September 5. Samantha Stryker, sls428@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 x123 ========================================= "Garden Talk" lunch time series - Bringing in Houseplants for Winter Tuesday, September 5, 2017 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm 420 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 Join the Genesee County Master Gardeners for a Free monthly garden series called “Garden Talk.” We will discuss a variety of garden related topics on the first Tuesday of the month (except July) throughout the year. Taught by Master Gardeners, these will be held during the “lunch hour” from 12:15 to 12:45 pm, so bring your lunch to the CCE office and think gardening! This series is free and open to the public, no registration is required.September's Program will cover How to Bring in Houseplants and Annuals for the Winter.  Free Brandie Schultz, bls238@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 x101 ========================================= Master Gardener Fall Garden Gala Saturday, September 16, 2017 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 420 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 Genesee County Master Gardeners will be hosting their Fall Garden Gala on Saturday, September 16, 2017, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, 420 East Main Street in Batavia.There will be a plant sale featuring mums, hardy perennials and house plants. There will also be a Basket Chance Auction, free soil pH testing and plenty of gardening advice from local Master Gardeners.Don’t miss your chance to pick up some great plants for your garden! Plant sale starts promptly at 10 am. No early birds please.  Stop by for “Flower Arrangements from the Garden” demonstration at 11 am. Learn how to artfully arrange fresh flowers from your garden. A variety of fresh flower arrangements created by Master Gardeners will also be available for sale.The Chance Auction drawing will begin at 12:30 pm.For more information contact Brandie Schultz at CCE of Genesee County, (585) 343-3040, ext. 101, stop by the Extension office at 420 East Main Street in Batavia, Also like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/CCEofGenesee Brandie Schultz, bls238@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 x101 ========================================= 4-H Achievement Night Thursday, September 21, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Kennedy Building - Genesee County Fair Grounds (5056 East Main St Rd Batavia, NY 14020) 4-H Achievement Night Schedule:6:00PM - 4-H Barnyard Games Activity6:30PM - Dinner Served7:00PM - Recognition ProgramRemember to bring your reenrollment forms!4-H Achievement Night Forms:Outstanding 4-H Volunteer Nomination - 4-H members are encouraged to nominate a 4-H volunteer who has gone above and beyond for the Outstanding 4-H Volunteer Award.  Volunteers will be recognized at Achievement Night.  County Medal Award Form - 4-H volunteers and members are encouraged to nominate deserving 4-H members for County Medal Awards.  County Medals are a form of recognition for 4-H members who have greatly improved their skills in a particular project area or whose project involvement has been significant and successful.  Member Year Pin Form - All currently enrolled 4-H members are eligible to receive a member year pin to recognize the length of time they have been enrolled in the 4-H program.Project Records - 4-H members who submit a completed project record will receive a certificate of recognition.Nomination forms are due to the Genesee County 4-H Office by September 8, 2017.   Jessica Reisdorf, jmr398@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 x131 ========================================= "Garden Talk" lunch time series - A Photo Tour of America's Tea Plantation Tuesday, October 3, 2017 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm 420 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 Join the Genesee County Master Gardeners for a Free monthly garden series called “Garden Talk.” We will discuss a variety of garden related topics on the first Tuesday of the month (except July) throughout the year. Taught by Master Gardeners, these will be held during the “lunch hour” from 12:15 to 12:45 pm, so bring your lunch to the CCE office and think gardening! This series is free and open to the public, no registration is required.October's talk will be a photo tour of America's Tea Plantation. FREE Brandie Schultz, bls238@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 x101 ========================================= "Garden Talk" lunch time series - All About Amaryllis Tuesday, November 7, 2017 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm 420 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 Join the Genesee County Master Gardeners for a Free monthly garden series called “Garden Talk.” We will discuss a variety of garden related topics on the first Tuesday of the month (except July) throughout the year. Taught by Master Gardeners, these will be held during the “lunch hour” from 12:15 to 12:45 pm, so bring your lunch to the CCE office and think gardening! This series is free and open to the public, no registration is required.November's talk will be All About Amaryllis.  Free Brandie Schultz, bls238@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 x101 =========================================