4-H Family Bowling Day Sunday, February 15, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm REGISTRATION DUE BY FEB 11. CHECK WITH THE 4H OFFICE IF YOU WISH TO USE A CLOVER FOR FREE BOWLING, SHOES, PIZZA, AND SODA. Yes, all family members are invited! We would love to have someone from all our clubs attend and spend some time with other 4H families.NOTE THE DATE: 4H Family Fun Day! Feb 15th, 1-3:00 at Lucky Strike Lanes in Malone. 4Hmembers may use one Clover for free bowling, shoes, pizza, and soda or pay $13 per member or participant.  $13 or 1 Clover Registration: https://forms.gle/rYkbTbdo1fmTcts7A ========================================= Garden Thyme at the Wead Library Wednesday, February 18, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wead Library, 64 Elm Street , Malone, NY 12953 Every Third Wednesday of the month.Join CCE Franklin's Horticulture Educator, Laura Trudell, for various garden-related topics.January 21 - Windowsill Herb GardensSupplies will be provided for you to start your own windowsill herb garden for the winter.No registration required. FREE Laura Trudell, ljt92@cornell.edu, 518-483-7403 ========================================= 4-H Teen Council Wednesday, February 25, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 355 West Main Street Suite 150, Malone, NY 12953  Teen Council is Back!This is open to any teen ages 13-18 as of January 1st. Prior 4-H Membership not required!4-H Teen Council is a countywide group specifically for teen members. Its purpose is to help teen 4-H’ers develop leadership skills, while helping to build a strong, county 4-H program that benefits all members and volunteers. Teen Council members meet monthly to plan and implement 4-H educational programs, as well as community service, fundraisers and social activities. Each year, Teen Council will have the opportunity to manage and staff the 4-H Food Stand at the Franklin County Fair. Money raised from this fundraiser helps to support educational opportunities for all youth leaders in Franklin County 4-H. Mikayla Cassidy, mjf333@cornell.edu, 518-483-7403 ========================================= 4-H Public Speaking Workshop Saturday, March 7, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Join us for a public speaking workshop to improve your skills! This is open to all 4-Hers from beginners to seniors. Options available at this workshop are Beginner Presentations, Advanced Public Speaking, and Job Interviewing.More details to come. Mikayla Cassidy, mjf333@cornell.edu, 518-483-7403 ========================================= Annual Cheese Sale 4H Fundraiser Thursday, February 12, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Sale Date starts on February 12 with March 12 orders to be in the 4H Office. Cheese will be supplied by Cabot Cheese and Meier's Cheese Curds. Contact the 4H office for sale sheets.  ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, March 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Franklin County Courthouse 355 West Main Street, Suite 150, Malone, New York 12953-1826 The CCE Franklin County Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of every other month at the  Franklin County Courthouse at 355 West Main Street in Malone unless otherwise specified.  Meetings begin at 6:00 pm and typically end by 8:00 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.September 17th meeting usually conducted at 4-H Camp Overlook.Please contact our office for instructions on how to attend Board Meetings by calling 518-483-7403 or emailing franklin@cornell.edu. Open to the Public ~ Free ========================================= Agricultural Literacy Week Monday, March 16, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm New York Agriculture in the Classroom is coordinating their annual New York Agricultural Literacy Week to be held from March 16-20, 2026. Community members around the state will be volunteering to read Seasons on the Farm by Chelsea Tornetto to elementary classrooms, with a focus on second grade.Agricultural literacy is understanding and being able to communicate the source and value of agriculture and how it affects our daily lives. Over 20% of our nation’s workforce is in some way involved in food processing, marketing, distribution, and sales – and all of us eat. New York Agriculture in the Classroom envisions a day when all students have the opportunity to understand the economic, social, historical, and scientific significance of agriculture to our society; explore food system career opportunities; and recognizes the connection between agricultural production and the daily need for food and fiber products.If you're interested in donating a book for $15 or volunteering to read to our local classrooms, please reach out to Mikayla Cassidy. Mikayla Cassidy, mjf333@cornell.edu, 518-483-7403 ========================================= Agritourism Workshop 2026 Monday, March 23, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 355 West Main Street Suite 150, Malone, NY 12953 Interested in stepping into the agritourism world - Or just curious to learn more?Join us for an agritourism workshop with agritourism statewide specialist - Lindsey PashowWhether you’re already hosting visitors or just starting to explore the idea, this session will give you practical tools, inspiration, and real-world examples to help you grow. March 23rd, 2026 11am-1pm Franklin County Courthouse Kitchen Conference Room 355 W Main Street, Malone *Zoom option availableAGENDA:- Agritourism for Your Farm Operation: In’s and Out’s- Supporting Each Other as an Agritourism Community- Networking Session: Share Your Agritourism Experiences** Lunch provided Cost - $10 - Pay ahead online or in the office, or in person at the workshop. Lindsey Pashow is the Statewide Agritourism and Agriculture Business Development, Marketing Specialist for Cornell Cooperative Extensions Harvest New York team. Her focus of work includes agritourism, food safety, industrial hemp, produce auctions, marketing, cut flowers, and farm to institution. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing and Master's in Administration and Leadership from Plattsburgh State University. Lindsey also owns Adirondack View Vineyard and Lavender located in Keeseville, New York.  $10 Justin Tucker, jwt93@cornell.edu, 518-483-7403 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=agritourismworkshop_216 ========================================= Franklin County 4-H Area Presentations Saturday, March 28, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Save the date! Sessions will be 9-11am or 12-2pm. Please plan to arrive and stay during the session you choose. It's a great opportunity for our youth to have an audience and to watch/learn from other presenters. Mikayla Cassidy, mjf333@cornell.edu, 518-483-7403 ========================================= Franklin County 4-H Area Presentations Wednesday, April 1, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Save the date! Sessions will be 9-11am or 12-2pm. Please plan to arrive and stay during the session you choose. It's a great opportunity for our youth to have an audience and to watch/learn from other presenters. Mikayla Cassidy, mjf333@cornell.edu, 518-483-7403 ========================================= 4H Program Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday, April 16, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H PAC Meeting to be held in the 1st floor meeting room at the Franklin County Courthouse, 5:00pm.  Mikayla Cassidy, mjf333@cornell.edu, 518-483-7403 ========================================= 4-H Club Update Meeting Thursday, April 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Franklin County Courthouse, 355 W. Main Street , Malone, NY 12953 Club Update Meetings are a means to communicate better with all our clubs, members, and volunteers. We want your feedback, ideas, and updates shared with us to improve our county's involvement and youth connections. It is our job to make sure your needs are met and then some, so please make time in your busy schedule to attend or have a representative attend. Although we offer zoom options for these meetings, being together live and in-person is always more productive.Topics include new programs for 2026, annual fundraisers, idea sharing, and much more.  Mikayla Cassidy, mjf333@cornell.edu, 518-483-7403 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Franklin County Courthouse 355 West Main Street, Suite 150, Malone, New York 12953-1826 The CCE Franklin County Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of every other month at the  Franklin County Courthouse at 355 West Main Street in Malone unless otherwise specified.  Meetings begin at 6:00 pm and typically end by 8:00 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.September 17th meeting usually conducted at 4-H Camp Overlook.Please contact our office for instructions on how to attend Board Meetings by calling 518-483-7403 or emailing franklin@cornell.edu. Open to the Public ~ Free ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Franklin County Courthouse 355 West Main Street, Suite 150, Malone, New York 12953-1826 The CCE Franklin County Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of every other month at the  Franklin County Courthouse at 355 West Main Street in Malone unless otherwise specified.  Meetings begin at 6:00 pm and typically end by 8:00 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.September 17th meeting usually conducted at 4-H Camp Overlook.Please contact our office for instructions on how to attend Board Meetings by calling 518-483-7403 or emailing franklin@cornell.edu. Open to the Public ~ Free ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Franklin County Courthouse 355 West Main Street, Suite 150, Malone, New York 12953-1826 The CCE Franklin County Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of every other month at the  Franklin County Courthouse at 355 West Main Street in Malone unless otherwise specified.  Meetings begin at 6:00 pm and typically end by 8:00 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.September 17th meeting usually conducted at 4-H Camp Overlook.Please contact our office for instructions on how to attend Board Meetings by calling 518-483-7403 or emailing franklin@cornell.edu. Open to the Public ~ Free ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, November 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Franklin County Courthouse 355 West Main Street, Suite 150, Malone, New York 12953-1826 The CCE Franklin County Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of every other month at the  Franklin County Courthouse at 355 West Main Street in Malone unless otherwise specified.  Meetings begin at 6:00 pm and typically end by 8:00 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.September 17th meeting usually conducted at 4-H Camp Overlook.Please contact our office for instructions on how to attend Board Meetings by calling 518-483-7403 or emailing franklin@cornell.edu. Open to the Public ~ Free =========================================