Saratoga County 4-H Animal Show Series: Beef and Sheep Saturday, September 19, 2020 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Saratoga County 4-H Training & Education Center, 556 Middle Line Road , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 The cancellation of the Saratoga County Fair was devastating for all of us here in the 4-H office. We can only imagine the feelings all of our youths and volunteers were experiencing. We understand many things were different this summer. We know how important it is to exhibit the hard work you have all put into caring for and preparing your animals. To honor our youth, Saratoga County 4-H has taken the initiative to offer an Animal Show Series for most of the species that are typically shown at fair. Every Saturday, starting September 12th and ending October 10th, there will be a 4-H Show for a different animal species. We are excited to be offering these shows for FREE to all Saratoga County 4-H members. All shows will begin at 9:00 AM with registration at 8:00 AM. All shows will be held at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa 12020, weather permitting. Social distancing guidelines will be followed.Rabbits and cavies entries must be turned in by September 6th. Remaining entries should be received by September 15th. All entries need to be sent to Kim Wilbur at Kmw82@cornell.edu. If you need hard copies of the registration forms mailed to you, please call the 4-H Office at 518-885-8995. Otherwise all entries can be done electronically with our fillable online form Click here for the fillable online entry formGates open @ 7:00AM with Registration beginning at 7:45AM. Show starts at 9:00AMTimes subject to change. Please confirm prior to event Brieanna Hughes, bh548@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2206 ========================================= Food Preservation Educational Series via Zoom: Dehydrating Fruits & Vegetables Friday, September 25, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Food Preservation Educational Series via Zoom for 2020Register for one or all of these FREE classes taught by Diane Whitten, CCE Nutrition Educator and Cornell Certified Master Food Preserver. For additional information contact Diane at dwhitten@cornell.edu. Friday, September 25, 11 am, Dehydrating Fruits & Vegetables: Learn tips and techniques for getting quality dehydrated fruits & vegetables. This class will include a discussion of types of dehydrators.Link to Registration - Dehydrating Fruits & VegetablesIf you’ve never used Zoom before, learn the basics of joining a Zoom meeting at this site.“Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities” Free Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2220 ========================================= Saratoga County 4-H Animal Show Series: Goat Saturday, September 26, 2020 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Saratoga County 4-H Training & Education Center, 556 Middle Line Road , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 The cancellation of the Saratoga County Fair was devastating for all of us here in the 4-H office. We can only imagine the feelings all of our youths and volunteers were experiencing. We understand many things were different this summer. We know how important it is to exhibit the hard work you have all put into caring for and preparing your animals. To honor our youth, Saratoga County 4-H has taken the initiative to offer an Animal Show Series for most of the species that are typically shown at fair. Every Saturday, starting September 12th and ending October 10 th, there will be a 4-H Show for a different animal species. We are excited to be offering these shows for FREE to all Saratoga County 4-H members. All shows will begin at 9:00 AM with registration at 8:00 AM. All shows will be held at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa 12020, weather permitting. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Rabbits and cavies entries must be turned in by September 6th. Remaining entries should be received by September 15th. All entries need to be sent to Kim Wilbur at Kmw82@cornell.edu. If you need hard copies of the registration forms mailed to you, please call the 4-H Office at 518-885-8995. Otherwise all entries can be done electronically with our fillable online form  Click here for the fillable online entry form Gates open @ 7:00AM with Registration beginning at 7:45AM. Show starts at 9:00AM Times subject to change. Please confirm prior to event Brieanna Hughes, bh548@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2206 ========================================= Saratoga County 4-H Animal Show Series: Dairy Saturday, October 3, 2020 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Saratoga County 4-H Training & Education Center, 556 Middle Line Road , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 The cancellation of the Saratoga County Fair was devastating for all of us here in the 4-H office. We can only imagine the feelings all of our youths and volunteers were experiencing. We understand many things were different this summer. We know how important it is to exhibit the hard work you have all put into caring for and preparing your animals. To honor our youth, Saratoga County 4-H has taken the initiative to offer an Animal Show Series for most of the species that are typically shown at fair. Every Saturday, starting September 12th and ending October 10 th, there will be a 4-H Show for a different animal species. We are excited to be offering these shows for FREE to all Saratoga County 4-H members. All shows will begin at 9:00 AM with registration at 8:00 AM. All shows will be held at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa 12020, weather permitting. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Rabbits and cavies entries must be turned in by September 6th. Remaining entries should be received by September 15th. All entries need to be sent to Kim Wilbur at Kmw82@cornell.edu. If you need hard copies of the registration forms mailed to you, please call the 4-H Office at 518-885-8995. Otherwise all entries can be done electronically with our fillable online form  Click here for the fillable online entry form Gates open @ 7:00AM with Registration beginning at 7:45AM. Show starts at 9:00AM Times subject to change. Please confirm prior to event Brieanna Hughes, bh548@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2206 ========================================= Saratoga County 4-H Animal Show Series: Horse Saturday, October 10, 2020 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Saratoga County 4-H Training & Education Center, 556 Middle Line Road , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 The cancellation of the Saratoga County Fair was devastating for all of us here in the 4-H office. We can only imagine the feelings all of our youths and volunteers were experiencing. We understand many things were different this summer. We know how important it is to exhibit the hard work you have all put into caring for and preparing your animals. To honor our youth, Saratoga County 4-H has taken the initiative to offer an Animal Show Series for most of the species that are typically shown at fair. Every Saturday, starting September 12th and ending October 10 th, there will be a 4-H Show for a different animal species. We are excited to be offering these shows for FREE to all Saratoga County 4-H members. All shows will begin at 9:00 AM with registration at 8:00 AM. All shows will be held at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa 12020, weather permitting. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Rabbits and cavies entries must be turned in by September 6th. Remaining entries should be received by September 15th. All entries need to be sent to Kim Wilbur at Kmw82@cornell.edu. If you need hard copies of the registration forms mailed to you, please call the 4-H Office at 518-885-8995. Otherwise all entries can be done electronically with our fillable online form  Click here for the fillable online entry form Gates open @ 7:00AM with Registration beginning at 7:45AM. Show starts at 9:00AM Times subject to change. Please confirm prior to event Brieanna Hughes, bh548@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2206 ========================================= Columbus Day Monday, October 12, 2020 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 The office will remain closed to the public and all staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the following business day. Thank you for your consideration. ========================================= Food Preservation Educational Series via Zoom: Making Meat Jerky Friday, October 16, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Food Preservation Educational Series via Zoom for 2020Register for one or all of these FREE classes taught by Diane Whitten, CCE Nutrition Educator and Cornell Certified Master Food Preserver. For additional information contact Diane at dwhitten@cornell.edu. Friday, October 16, 11 am, Making Meat Jerky: Learn how to safely make your own jerky in an oven or food dehydrator. This class will include the three methods of making a safe jerky, options for marinating, plus testing for doneness.Link to Registration - Making Meat JerkyIf you’ve never used Zoom before, learn the basics of joining a Zoom meeting at this site.“Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities” Free Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2220 ========================================= Thanksgiving Day (and Friday) Thursday, November 26, 2020 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 The office will remain closed to the public and all staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the following business day. Thank you for your consideration. ========================================= Christmas Eve Thursday, December 24, 2020 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 The office will remain closed to the public and all staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. Thank you for your consideration. ========================================= Christmas Day Friday, December 25, 2020 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 The office will remain closed to the public and all staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the following business day. Thank you for your consideration. ========================================= New Year's Eve Thursday, December 31, 2020 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the following business day.Thank you for your consideration. ========================================= Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, January 18, 2021 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the following business day.Thank you for your consideration. ========================================= Washington's Birthday Monday, February 15, 2021 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the following business day.Thank you for your consideration. ========================================= Memorial Day Monday, May 31, 2021 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the following business day.Thank you for your consideration. ========================================= Independence Day Monday, July 5, 2021 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the following business day.Thank you for your consideration. ========================================= Labor Day Monday, September 6, 2021 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the following business day.Thank you for your consideration. ========================================= Columbus Da Monday, October 11, 2021 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the following business day.Thank you for your consideration. ========================================= Thanksgiving Day (and Friday) Thursday, November 25, 2021 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the following business day.Thank you for your consideration. ========================================= Christmas Eve Friday, December 24, 2021 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the following business day.Thank you for your consideration. ========================================= New Year's Eve Friday, December 31, 2021 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the following business day.Thank you for your consideration. =========================================