Free Holiday Events at Your Local Library

The St Helena Library staff and volunteers invite you to come out and see Disney's 3D version of the famous Charles Dickens story A Christmas Carol. Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.

This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served!

St. Helena Branch of the Beaufort County Library
1025 Sea Island Parkway
St Helena Island, SC

The St. Helena Branch shares a space in the St. Helena Elementary School’s Media Center at 1025 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island.
Directions: from Sea Island Parkway turn onto Eddings Point Road, turn onto St. Helena Elementary School driveway and take an immediate left.


Other December St Helena library events:
Story time and Craft
Thursday, 12/9, 4:00
HELP MAKE A GINGERBREAD HOUSE

CHRISTMAS PARTY
WEDNESDAY, 12/15, 6:00 PM
Decorate a Gingerbreadman Cookie
COOKIES & HOT CHOCOLATE SERVED

LIBRARY PHONE: (843) 255-6486

LIBRARY HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday -Thursday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday & Sunday: CLOSED

Branch Manager:
Maria Benac
mbenac@bcgov.net

Beafort County Library offers Free Natural History Program

If you're looking for an economical way to enhance your studies of history, the environment or both, the free programs offered by the Beaufort District Collection of our local library just that.  This month's program focuses on life along and in the May River.

Something for Dads and Sons
Men's Wildlife Supper

Homeschool dads, it's time again for the Community Bible Church Wildlife Supper and this year's guest is going to impact you like never before! Dave Roever was served in the Navy in Vietnam in 1968. In a combat situation he pulled the pin on a phosphorous grenade and was about to throw it when it exploded prematurely. The results were disastrous. Part of his face was blown off; his hands were permanently paralyzed; but the greatest potential danger Dave faced was an emotional one. His girlfriend was waiting for him in America. He had made plans for the future when he was going to be dis-charged from the service. These were just a few of the many things Dave considered as he lay in a hospital bed for months. Discover the miracle God worked in this man. This event is a great opportunity for homeschool dads to fellowship together with other dads and older your older sons.
The CBC Wildlife Supper is October 29, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the church, 638 Parris Island Gateway. in Beaufort. The evening begins with a buffet featuring venison, wild boar, shrimp, alligator, turkey, side dishes and dessert. You will be entertained with special music and you may even win a wonderful door prize.
Amazingly, there is no charge for this evening...there are only three requirements:
1. You must be a male.
2. you must pre-register 
3. you must try to bring at least one guest who either does not attend church or does not yet know Jesus as his Lord and Savior.



Register now at the CBC website.

Nearby Up Coming 4-H Events

Upcoming 4-H Club Meetings:
Hampton County 4-H Shotgun Club
Sunday, October 17
2 pm to 4 pm at the Webb Wildlife Center Shooting Range
$25 membership fee
Ages 10 to 19

Hampton County 4-H BB Gun Club
Sunday, October 24
2 pm at the Aquaculture Center outside of Estill
Ages 9 to 14

Hampton County 4-H Club
Wednesday, November 3
3 pm or whenever you can get there after school until 5 pm
Ages 9 to 13 (14 and up are encouraged to serve as teen leaders)

4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Workshop– Registration due Oct 22
4-H Adult Volunteers who want to work with the 4-H Shooting Sports program must be certified in their discipline. The next training will be held Oct 29-30 at Clinton House. Disciplines offered: shotgun; rifle; and archery. Application must be received prior to October 22. Cost $125 which includes Saturday lunch, equipment and curriculum manuals. Lodging is not included in registration. Accommodations are available at the Clinton House. Email Karissa kulmer@clemson.edu for application and agenda. Scholarships available!

Carolina Children’s Garden – Saturday, Oct 23 & Friday, Nov 5                                              **Great Science Fieldtrip Opportunities**

Garden Chemistry – Quick! What does pH mean? Explore the concept of pH with a fun chemistry experiment and discover what pH has to do with gardening. October 23 from 9:00-11:00, ages 6-12,  $2 per child.

Soil Conservation – What’s the dirt on dirt? Build a soil profile, explore erosion and soil conservation techniques, and classify soils based on their characteristics. Friday, November 5, 3:30-4:30, ages 6-12, $2 per child.

Sandhill REC is located in Columbia off of Clemson Road.                                                                Register by emailing carolinachildrensgarden@gmail.com or call 803-459-3212.                                 Go to www.carolinachildrensgarden.org for upcoming programs.

Sandhill Fall Festival – October 26-November 2
Corn Maze, Carnival Rides, Hayrides, pumpkin patch, live music, haunted house at Sandhill Fall Festival. Located at Sandhill REC in Columbia off of Clemson Road. For schedule, cost and directions visit the website at www.clemson.edu/sandhill.

Storm Rider 4-H Club Fun Show – November 6
Begins at 9 am at the Mullet Hall Equestrian Center. For just $50 you can ride all day! We have rail classes and speed events!

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

World-famous Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus at CBC of Beaufort Tonight

Hello Homeschool Families, tonight you can enjoy the music of the World-famous Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus as their tour of the Eastern United States comes to Beaufort.  Community Bible Church hosts this orchestra and chorus this evening beginning at 6:30 pm.  This is a fantastic opportunity to expose your children to classical and folk music from a world reknown musical group.  If your studies include music appreciation or you have a child taking lessons for an instrument or you just love great music, this is an opportunity you may not want to miss!  For more information about the Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus read the article from their tour website or visit the link. For tonight's performance visit the CBC of Beaufort website.

About the Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

The Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and Chorus was established by Roger McMurrin in 1993. His Goal was to introduce the Ukrainian audience to the great masterpieces of Western classical music, especially those that were forbidden in this country during the 70 years of Soviet rule.

Since 1993 the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and Chorus has grown into the largest private orchestra-choral group in Ukraine.

It comprises of 100 singers and 65 orchestra players. The instrumentalists are the best master players among the six state orchestras; these individuals were handpicked to make-up this dynamic Symphony.

Roger McMurrin

Community Service Opportunity

Homeschoolers what are you doing to better your community and the environment?  The Friends of Hunting Island State Park are asking members of our community to help keep the park, beach and trails clean during their annual Beach Sweep. Check out the information below and see if you can come out and lend a hand!  If you are a member of Cub or Boy Scout, Daisy, Brownie Girl Scout, Keepers of the Faith, Heritage Girls, 4H or another similar organization, participating in this event will go toward work on a badge dealing with the environment, ecology or another badge or a science project for school.

 RIVER / BEACH SWEEP
Saturday, September 18, 2010  10:00 A.M.
Registration at the Lighthouse Beach
Please join Friends of Hunting Island and help keep our park, beach, and beautiful trails litter free!

Trail maintenance will be included in Sweep. If you have "Man-Tools," blowers, pruning shears, trimmers, etc., please bring along.

Our wonderful friends of the Low Country Rotary Club will be grilling burgers & hotdogs, with the Social Club providing the food around noon at the Lighthouse picnic area.

For more information contact Vicki Anne Nestor, Litter Control Coordinator. Phone: 843-379-3389 843-379-3389 Email Litter Team
Those interested in working on the trails contact Tom Valentino, Phone: 843-379-4895 843-379-4895

State Parks are Great Locations for Fieldtrips

Our State Parks offer wonderful programs throughout the year that make great fieldtrips.  Hunting Island State Park has a nature center with information about the animal and plant life in our coastal area.  Take advantage of the trained park rangers and other staff members who are knowledgeable and capable of offering your homeschool students hands-on experiences for a lab you need for your science class.   Below you will see the program schedule for the remainder of the month of September 2010 along with descriptions. 

SOUTH CAROLINA’S HUNTING ISLAND STATE PARK
** Pre-registration and/or Fees Required!!

** Plus Program


Sept.15, 22 & 29

11:00am Nautical Flags**
1:00pm Sea Turtle Tracks
3:00pm Walk in the Woods

Sept. 16 & 30

3:00 pm Nature Center Tour/Pier Walk

Sept. 17

8:30am  Salt Marsh  Kayaking**
1:00pm  Gyotaku**
3:00pm  Pier Fishing**

Sept. 18

10:00 am Alligator Talk
11:00 am Lighthouse tour

Sept. 20 & 27

4:00pm  Secrets of the Salt Marsh

Sept. 21

10:00amWading/Shore Birds
11:00am Gyotaku**

Sept. 23

3:00 pm  Reptiles of SC Low country

Sept. 24
1:00pm  Dream catchers & SC Native Americans**
3:00pm  Pier Fishing**

Sept. 25

10:00 am Alligator Talk
11:00 am Lighthouse tour
11:00am Crabbing**
1:00pm  Gyotaku**

Program Descriptions


●Alligators: Meet At the Nature Center. Discover modern-day dinosaurs during this enlightening look at our largest reptile. (All Ages, 30 minutes)

●Barrier Island Ecology: Meet at the Nature Center. This program will give participants an in-depth look at the four main habitats of Hunting Island, while instilling a desire to preserve and protect the barrier island as a whole. (All Ages, 1 Hour)

●Beach Walk: Meet at the Lighthouse for an interpretive talk about the physical changes that occur on a barrier island while exploring the biological aspects of the beach environment. (All ages, 1 hour)

●Crabbing: Meet at the Fishing Pier to learn about the life cycle of the Blue Crab, the methods of crabbing and the responsible use of this natural resource. $5 per person. Pre-registration is Required!!! (All Ages, 1.5 hrs)

●Gyotaku (fish printing): Meet at the Nature Center. Learn the art of gyotaku and create a one-of-a-kind souvenir from your visit. $5.00 per person. Must be at least 6 years old. Pre-registration is Required and you must bring your own t- shirt!!! (1 hour)

●Lighthouse Tour: Meet at the Lighthouse for a fascinating look at how it was built, and how it was moved over a hundred years ago! There is a $2.00 per person fee to climb the Lighthouse. Children
must be accompanied by an adult, and must be a minimum of 44 inches in height. (45 minutes)

●Nautical Flags: Meet at the Nature Center and learn how sailors communicated before the era of radios. Make your own set of nautical flags to create a unique decorative souvenir! $3 per person Pre-registration is required!! (6 years and up,1 hour)

●Nature Center Tour/Pier Walk: Meet at the Nature Center to explore our exhibits and meet our animals! Then go for an interpretive walk along the pier to learn some interesting facts about Hunting Island. (All Ages, 1 Hour)

●Pier Fishing: Meet at the Nature Center to learn some basics of fishing from a saltwater pier, a natural reef that many types of species call home! Fishing rods, bait and tackle are provided. $3 per person Pre-registration is required!! (6 years and up, 1.5 hours).

●Reptiles of the Lowcountry: Meet at the Nature Center. Prepare yourself for a close encounter with our native reptiles, including snakes, turtles, alligators and lizards. Live animals will be on hand. (All Ages, 1 Hour)

●Salt Marsh Kayaking: Meet at Russ Point Boat Landing. Learn the technique of kayaking while getting a unique guided tour of the salt marsh surrounding Hunting Island. Please bring sunscreen, drinking water, a snack and clothes and shoes that can get wet. No flip flops. No one under 8. Children ages 8-12 must be in a tandem with an adult. Children ages 13-17 must be accompanied on the trip by an adult. $40 per person. Pre-Registration is Required!!! Limited to 14 people. You must call the Kayak Farm (843) 838-2008 to register. (8 years & older, 2 hours)

● Sea Turtle Tracks: Meet at the Nature Center: This program will give visitors the opportunity to learn about sea turtles in general (body structure, different species, and life cycles) and sea turtle conservation on Hunting Island. (All ages, 1 hour)

●SC Native Americans: Meet at the Nature Center for an inside look at the life and culture of the Native Americans who once lived on the island. Build a dreamcatcher to scare off any bad dreams and make a unique souvenir. Pre-registration is required!! Must be at least 6 years old. $5 per person. (6 years and up, 1 hour)

●Secrets of the Salt Marsh: Meet at the Marsh Boardwalk for an interpretative talk about the salt marsh, one of the four ecosystems on Hunting Island. (All ages, 1 hour)

●Sharks of SC: Meet at the Nature Center to learn about the fiercest predators in the ocean that date back to the time of the dinosaurs. (All ages, 30 minutes)

●Wading/Water Birds of the SC LowCountry: Meet at the Nature Center to study the characteristics of the birds found in the Salt Marsh and on the Beach of Hunting Island. (All Ages, 1 Hour)

●Walk in the Woods: Meet at the Nature Center. Join a Naturalist for a hike through the Maritime forest. View ancient dunes, learn about the edible plants of the island and possibly see some of the creatures that call our forest home! (All Ages, 1 hour).

● For a fee of $99, the Passport Plus will afford the same admission privileges as an annual Park Passport, but will also include free admission for up to 4 persons for programs costing $8 and under.

Nature Center Hours: 9am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday

PROGRAM INFORMATION: 843.838-7437

For more information, http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/

Helpful Resources for the School Year!

The article below, written by Grace Cordial of the Beaufort County Library, offers information that is helpful for the school year.  Please read and discover a new resource offered, StudySC. 

StudySC website is a good place to start!

It's the start of a new school year, so today I want to highlight a relatively new, and continuously evolving, resource about history, culture, and the environment in South Carolina:

One aspect of information delivery that gets overlooked too often are librarian vetted websites such as StudySC [1]. StudySC [1], created by the South Carolina State Library, makes available a student-friendly environment arranged by grade level and by subject area where students can find the information they need fast. StudySC provides online content to support South Carolina-specific curriculum standards. And it just keeps getting better!

K-12 students can use StudySC [1] to:

•Discover websites from non-profits, educational sources, and government agencies on South Carolina topics
•Read articles from DISCUS databases and South Carolina periodicals
•View pictures, video, and artwork that represents South Carolina themes
•Explore primary documents from South Carolina history such as maps, photographs, and oral history
Educators can use StudySC [1] to:

•Discover content from trusted websites on South Carolina themes for use in your classroom
•Explore multimedia content such as videos, audio, photographs, and maps to make your lesson plans memorable
Each grade level in StudySC [1] now features a "History Before 1865" section that includes information for K-12 students on the history of South Carolina, from the first inhabitants through the Civil War. For example, explore the topic First South Carolinians [2] - "Meet the Native Americans who first called South Carolina home." To review the section from an elementary school level, click here.

Other topics include Civil Rights, the antebellum economic system, and the age of discovery -- among others.

Just remember that one doesn't have to be a teacher or a K-12 student to learn more about the history of this state and its people. Libraries, and Beaufort County Library in particular, are all about offering residents and visitors opportunities for lifelong learning. A good way to participate in lifelong learning, is to to check out StudySC [1], regardless of your chronological age!


About the Author


Grace Cordial has been responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Beaufort District Collection at the Beaufort County Library since 1999. The Beaufort District Collection exists to acquire, preserve, maintain and make accessible a research collection of permanent value which records the history, culture, and environment of our part of the South Carolina lowcountry.

Has your homeschool student signed up for a library card yet?  A library card is a
valuable assest and this month is a good month to get one.  Please stop by your
local branch soon and sign-up for your very own library card and begin taking
advantage of all the wonderful services available at the library and through the
library's website!  Sign-up soon!!!

St Helena Library Temporarily Closed

St. Helena Library Closed on 7/22 - 7/31 While School District Strips Floors

The St. Helena branch of the Beaufort County Library will be closed on Thursday, July 22 through Saturday, July 31 while workers refurbish the floors.

The library is housed inside St. Helena Elementary school until a new facility is completed at Penn Center. The school district has contracted to strip and refinish the floors at the school and this causes potent fumes that can make people sick.

St. Helena Library staff will be re-assigned temporarily to other library branches until the stripping has been completed.

Summer Reading

Yes, it is time to make sure our summer reading lists are ready to pass out and watch our children enjoy the adventures found in great books. We will present books here that just might capture and hold the attention of your students this summer and on into the school year. 

This week we present, God King, A Story in the Days of King Hezekiah, by Joanne Williamson.

This never-before published tale carries the reader back to Ancient Egypt and to the biblical Jerusalem. Around 701 B.C. Egypt is being ruled by the Kushite dynasty. Young Prince Taharka, a very minor royal son, succeeds unexpectedly to the throne of Kush and Egypt—a “divine” rulership. He begins to find his way...until a treacherous plot pushes him into sudden exile and into the hands of Amos, an emissary of King Hezekiah seeking help for Judea from the Egyptians against the Assyrians. Far from home, near Jerusalem, and found out in his disguise as a medical assistant, Taharka encounters two kings in conflict. One is the mighty Assyrian, Sennacherib, promising alliance; the other is Hezekiah, the Jew who trusts in Yahweh. Taharka must choose with whom to live or die.

Paperback ~ 211 pp.

Beaufort County Library Black History Month Resources

Local Notables and Famous Beaufortonians
•Dr. Buzzard
•Sam Doyle (1906-1985)
•Charlotte Forten (1837-1914)
•Joe Frazier (1944- )
•Thomas Ezekiel Miller (1849-1938)
•Robert Smalls (1839-1915)
•Harriet Tubman (1821-1913)

•J.I. Washington (1864-1938)

Bibliographies and Local History
•African American Fiction Writers
•Bibliography of Gullah and Sea Island Cultural Materials
•Mitchelville, Hilton Head Island
•Page Turners by African American Authors
•Sweetgrass Baskets in the Lowcountry

Websites Compiled by Librarian's Internet Index

•African American History Month- Library of Congress
Collection of links to material in honor of African American History month in February. Includes links to collections, images, and audio and video sources for individuals such as Carter G. Woodson ("father" of African American History Month) and athlete Althea Gibson; and topics such as performing arts, civil rights, and slavery.

•African American World: Your Guide to African American History & Culture- PBS
From Sojourner Truth to Jacob Lawrence, discover the talent that shaped the African American experience.

•American Black Journal
Digitized collection of back shows of this television series (originally titled "Colored People's Time"), whose programs "represent a wide variety of African-American viewpoints on issues important to the city of Detroit, the state of Michigan, and the nation as whole." Browse shows from 1968-2000 by date, guest, host, or themes such as "Motor City and Motown." From Detroit Public Television and Michigan State University.

•An Era of Progress and Promise- From the State Library of North Carolina.
Website for a 1910 book for those interested in "the history of education, the development of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the Negro Business League, religion in the United States, or African-American society in post-Emancipation America. You can read the full text of the book online, or search for profiles of specific institutions ... or biographies of influential African Americans by selecting the 'Browse' options."

•Langston Hughes at 100
This online exhibition, created in observance of the centenary of the birth of Langston Hughes (1902-1967), Harlem Renaissance poet, novelist, and playwright, presents images and audio and video clips. Material includes poem manuscripts, video of Hughes reading his poetry, photos, and related material. From the Yale University Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.

•Let It Resound: Sheet Music in the James Weldon Johnson Memorial Collection -

Yale University Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Exhibit of sheet music from the genres of minstrelsy (1830s to 1900s), concert spirituals (1890s to 1940s), ragtime and black musical theater (1890s to 1920s), blues and jazz (1910s to 1950s), and R&B and soul (1950s to 1970s). Includes annotated images of covers and background about selected composers and performers.

•Oberlin and the Struggle for Black Freedom
Collection of material about the struggle for black freedom in Oberlin, Ohio, and the education of African American students at Oberlin College. (Oberlin was the first college in the United States to regularly admit African American students.) Topics include the 1835 constitution of the Oberlin Anti-Slavery Society, the Underground Railroad, and Martin Luther King's 1965 commencement address. From the Electronic Oberlin Group, with images from the Oberlin College Archives.

Library Update

The Beaufort County Library is holding its 4th Annual BCL Open House!
Saturday, February 27th, 2010
All Branch Libraries, 11:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head, Lobeco and St. Helena

Beaufort Branch Open House Schedule
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM: Family Storytime! Located in the center of the library
11:00 AM to 3PM: Discover the Resources of SC LENDS! Demo it at the Reference Desk
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM: Family Storytime! Located in the center of the library
12:00 PM: Wii Fit and Rock Band! Wii games in the second floor lobby
1:00 PM: Wii Sports and Wii Play! Wii games in the second floor lobby
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Get That Job Panel: Lowcountry Human Resources Association experts talk about best job search practices, creating great resumes and successful interviewing tips. Located in the Children’s Program Room
2:00 PM: Mario Cart and Wii Music! Wii games in the second floor lobby
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: One-on-One Resume Critiques! Bring your resume and get personalized advice on
your resume from our Lowcountry Human Resources Association panel.
Located in the Children’s Program Room
3:00 PM: Teen Technology Drawing! Teens must register to win one of two Best Buy Gift Cards.
Live Music! Performances located in the Children’s Program Room (to the left as you enter library)
11:00 AM: Beaufort Symphony Youth Orchestra
12:00 PM: U.S. Marine Corps Dixieland Band

Lobeco Branch Open House Schedule
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM: Make It & Take It Children’s Crafts
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM: SC LENDS and BCL Website Guided Tours
1:00 PM: Introduction to Facebook! How to Set up and Use your Facebook Account
3:00 PM: Teen Technology Drawing! Teens must register to win one of two Best Buy Gift Cards.
Live Music!
11:00 AM: Whale Branch Elementary School Chorus

St. Helena Branch Open House Schedule
11:00 AM to 3:00PM: Wii @ the Library
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM: Children’s Crafts and Coloring Book Party
12:00 AM to 3:00: SC LENDS and BCL Website Guided Tours
3:00 PM: Teen Technology Drawing! Teens must register to win one of two Best Buy Gift Cards.

Hilton Head Branch Open House Schedule
11:00 AM: Story Time, Children’s Room
11:00 AM: Introduction to Facebook, Computer Lab
11:00 AM: Webtours in the Teen Room
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Virtual BDC, Presenting the On-line Beaufort District Collection, Conference Room
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Games @ the Teen Room
12:00 PM: Story Time, Children’s Room
12:30 PM: Introduction to Facebook, Computer Lab
1:00 PM: Story Time, Children’s Room
1:00 PM: Workshop, Job Search Scams-The Best Work from Home Jobs, Small Conference Room
2:00 PM: Story Time, Children’s Room
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Discover the BCL Website, Webtours and Databases, Computer Lab
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Virtual BDC, Presenting the On-line Beaufort District Collection, Conference Room
3:00 PM: Story Time, Children’s Room
3:00 PM: Teen Technology Drawing! Teens must register to win one of two Best Buy Gift Cards.
Also, check out the Port Royal Artists @ the Corridor Art Exhibit
Live Music! Performances located in the Large Meeting Room (to the left as you enter library)
11:00 AM: HHI Middle School Stingray Chorus
12:00 PM: Hilton Head Choral Society Youth Choir
1:00 PM: Suzuki Violin with Na You Yang
2:30 PM: HHI High School Performance Choir, Out of the Blue

Bluffton Branch Open House Schedule
10:30 AM: Do Drop-In Story Time, Children’s Room
11:00 AM: Story-on-the-Wall, in the Story Time Room
11:00 AM: Introduction to Facebook, Computer Lab
11:00 AM: Teen Trivia: Are you smarter than a 5th Grader, Teen Room
11:00 AM: All day! Craft Tables with Make & Take Children’s Books, Spanish & English, Children’s Room
11:30 AM: Open Lab, Computer Lab
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM: Discover the resources of the BCL Website, Computer Lab
1:00 PM: Open Lab, Computer Lab
1:00 PM: Story-on-the-Wall, in the Story Time Room
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Pictionary! Just how well can you communicate with a magic marker? Teen Room
1:30 PM: Introduction to Facebook, Computer Lab
2:00 PM: Second showing of the Do Drop-In Story Time, Children’s Room
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Charades @ the Teen Room
2:00 PM: Open Lab, Computer Lab
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM: Discover the resources of the BCL Website, Computer Lab
3:00 PM: Story-on-the-Wall, in the Story Time Room
3:00 PM: Teen Technology Drawing! Teens must register to win one of two Best Buy Gift Cards.
Live Music! Performances located in the Large Meeting Room (to the right as you enter library)
11:00 AM: Bluffton Elementary School Singers
12:00 PM: Mountain Strings String Band
1:00 PM McCracken Middle School’s Sneak Peek of upcoming show, HONK Jr.
1:45 PM: Classic Indian Dance with Neena Jha (Located on the Screened Porch)
2:30 PM: Suzuki Violin with Na You Yang

4H Livestock Fun Day

The St Helena Homesteaders 4H group attended the South Carolina 4-H Program livestock fun day Saturday, January 23. This program was designed to introduce youth and their families to the many areas that the livestock program has to offer. Youth were taught about and experienced animal care, handling and showing in a ring. The day consisted of youth being introduced to several animals including cows,pigs, goats and chickens. Workshops were taught by individuals who have shown these animals, animal specialist and general livestock specialists.

The day started with lunch sponsored by AgSouth who provided a great spread of grilled hamburgers, and fixings, along with a large variety of chips, cookies and soft drinks. Coffee and hot chocolate were big hits that day because it was very cold.

We had a terrific time at the livestock day, the kids enjoyed the presenters and their animals. Special thanks to all the 4H extension representatives who helped and served everyone, the Ulmer family for hosting the event, the persons who provided the animals and the presenters/teachers.

Through 4H kids and youth can learn how to care for and show
goats, pigs, chickens and cattle,while learning life skills including
confidence, discipline and independence.

The 4-H program is positive youth development that teaches
life skills through hands on learning and activities.

If your family is interested in joining the St Helena Homesteaders 4H Group, please contact us by email. CHSB@embarqmail.com

South Carolina 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Project

MEAT GOAT PARTICIPANT SELECTION -- 2010

Due to the drought experienced since 2007 the number of does (mother goats) has been drastically reduced not only in South Carolina but across the Southeast. This, in turn, will lead to the reduction in the number of wether goats that will be available to purchase for the 2010 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Project. The Meat Goat Project Committee remains committed to providing as many quality wethers to as many young people as possible; however, the number of wethers the committee will be able to secure for 2010 may be smaller than in past years. Since reduced availability of wethers is such a strong possibility, the Committee is establishing guidelines for use in the selection of participants for 2010. The following criteria have been established and will be utilized in the selection of participants from the applicant pool should the committee not be able to secure a sufficient number of wether goats:
 Membership – Must be a bona fide member of 4-H or FFA
 Application Deadline – Those applications postmarked past the application deadline will be removed from project consideration
 Refunds – No refunds will be given after May 7, 2010.
 Level of Participation in the project in past years will be considered –
o Number of shows in which the application competed
o Completion of the Data (Record) Book
 Age of the Applicant – Youth between the ages of 5 and 16 years will be given priority over those youth 17 and up
New applicants must have a signed statement from their Extension Agent or Agriculture Teacher stating that this applicant is believed to be an individual who can care for the animal and will be an active participant in the project activities.
It is not the desire of the Meat Goat Project Committee to eliminate anyone from participating in the project; however, if needed, the committee will use these guidelines in the selection of participants.

The committee will make use of the guidelines in the order of:
(1) Membership,
(2) Application Deadline,
(3) Level of Participation, and
(4) Age of Applicant to make the selection of project participants.

All decisions made by the committee regarding the selection of project participants will be final.
Respectfully,
Meat Goat Advisory Committee


To receivc a South Carolina 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Project 2010 Application
please contact your local 4H County Extension Office
For Beaufort contact: Beverley Connelly-Brown
Email: Bconnel@clemson.edu
Fax # 843-470-3650
Address: PO Box 189 Beaufort, SC 29901

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* Kick Off is June 19, 2010 @ Newberry County Fairgrounds. Please watch for further details.
* All applications must include the $75 fee to register for the project.
* Applications must have a postmarked date by May 7, 2010
* No Applications will be accepted after May 7, 2010.
* There will be no refunds after May 7, 2010.
* All applications that are postmarked after May 7, 2010 or later will not be accepted.
* Make check payable to SC 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Project for the correct amount.
* Please DO NOT mail your application to your Extension Offices.
* Mail application to: Tonia Gibson, 1850 Hollywood Rd. Saluda, SC 29138
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Final Show Requirement: Each Participant will receive the Ad information at the Kick-Off.
Each participant will be required to sell $25 in Ads for the final show program booklet or pay an extra $25 entry fee to be eligible to participate in the final show.
_____ I agree to sell $25 in ads to benefit the final show. Ads are due by October 1, 2010.
_____ I agree to pay the extra $25 entry fee to benefit the final show, which is included with this application.

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South Carolina 4-H Media Policy and Release: The 4-H program routinely promotes activities through various media. This includes, but is not limited to newsletters, newspapers, brochures, and displays. In doing so, the names and photos of members may be included to help tell the 4-H story. However, South Carolina 4-H policy is that on web sites, youth in photos will not be identified by name(s).
_______No, do not use my individual picture for any purpose. I will make an effort to avoid opportunities to be in group shots.
_______No, do not use my name for any purpose.
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As a participant/parent/guardian of the above named 4-H/FFA member, I believe all the above information to be complete and correct. I further agree to support the SC Meat Goat Project to the best of my ability and I agree to abide by the policies, procedures, and standards of behavior set forth by the SC Meat Goat Advisory Committee and Clemson Extension. I also understand that participants will be selected based on the Wether Goat Participant Selection guidelines.

Clemson University Cooperative Extension Services offers its program to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, sex religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status, and is an equal opportunity employer.


South Carolina 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Project
Dear Applicant and Parent,
Each year we are asked how much this project will cost. We do have a few known costs; please do keep in mind prices on these items tend to fluctuate! It is also inevitable that some goats will incur a larger cost than others.
1. Entering the project $ 75.00
2. Feed from June-Oct $ 82.50
3. Hay $21.00
4. Vet Supplies- De-wormer, Minerals $30.00
5. Hoof Trimmers $15.00
$ 223.50
 We calculated the feed by this $ 8.25 x 10 bags = $ 82.50. This figure may be higher or lower for each goat. Your cost could be more or less, depending on what type of goat feed you decide to buy.
The above approximate cost does not include show supplies, housing (barn or shelter, fencing, etc.), feed buckets, or water buckets. There is also the question of what you will need for the shows. Take into account fuel for the trips, feed, feed buckets, water buckets, goat shampoo, water hose and nozzle, drying towels, goat leads, goat collars and show leads. We always recommend having more than 1 of everything; you never know when you just may need it!
Some of the Fairs are starting to charge for youth to show their goats. We do not know how much the fees will be or which shows will charge this year.

 We calculated the feed by this $ 8.25 x 10 bags = $ 82.50.
This figure may be higher or lower for each goat. Your cost could be more or less, depending on what type of goat feed you decide to buy.
This is only a calculation of some known variables; each person may experience different cost due to the health of a goat and the environment it is kept in.

We wish all participants the very best of luck with your goats!

4H Pullet Chain Orientation Meeting

It is time to begin the 4-H Pullet Chain Project for 2010. Poultry has been a favorite project for 4-H members for many years. Thank you for showing an interest in this project.

To participate in this year’s 4-H Pullet Chain Project, your child must attend the orientation meeting on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., in the Clemson Kitchen of the B. T. Deloach County Office Building located at 201 Jackson Avenue, West in Hampton, South Carolina.

The orientation meeting will give an overview of the project in its entirety.

The 4-H Pullet Chain Program is open to all youths ages 9 to 19 residing in Hampton, Allendale, Barnwell, Bamberg, Beaufort, Colleton, Jasper and surrounding counties. A parent or legal guardian must attend the orientation meeting with their child. No baby chicks will be given out at the orientation meeting.

If you plan to attend, please contact the Clemson University – Hampton County Extension Office at (803) 943-3427 Extension 0 by February 26, 2010.

Roy Hollingsworth, Ph.D.
Area County Extension Agent