An informational meeting for anyone wanting to learn more about the University of Vermont Extension 4-H program will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Fayston Elementary School in Fayston. Fayston School is particularly interested in community members that would be interested in helping to support student personalized learning.

The meeting is open to both kids, ages 8 to 18, interested in exploring 4-H opportunities or joining a 4-H club, and parents and community members who would like to share their expertise or learn about 4-H. The school is located at 782 German Flats Rd.

4-H is a youth organization that helps young people to "learn by doing" through club work, community service and activities that cultivate strong leadership, citizenship and life skills. Through their clubs 4-H members explore a wide range of interests such as agriculture, shooting sports, robotics, foods and nutrition, clothing, and photography. They also take part in county and state level events including livestock quiz bowls and shows, achievement nights and Super Saturday, an annual showcase of 4-H project work held each spring. In Vermont more than 6,400 young people are involved in 4-H with around 1,300 of these youths enrolled in 123 4-H clubs including five in Washington County.

For more information or to request a disability-related accommodation to participate, contact Allison Smith, 4-H educator for Washington County by Nov. 2, toll-free at (888) 860-1382 or (802) 476-2003.

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