The San Rafael 4-H Club
San Rafael members at Achievement Day, October 4, 2009
The San Rafeal 4-H Club meets:
Date: General meetings first Monday of each month
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: The First Congregational Church of San Rafael, 8 North San Pedro Road
See below for club schedule through January 2010
Projects include:
Cavies, Poultry, Small Pets & Animals leader: Caryl Hodges hodges@usfca.edu
Rabbits leader: Amy Hodges hodges@usfca.edu
Arts & Crafts leader: David Hambly rodeodad412@hotmail.com
Dog Care and Training leader: Alexandra Matthews Alexand875@sbcglobal.net
Dog Care and Training assistant leader: Michelle Stern michelle@whatscooking.info
San Rafael 4-H club newsletter: NovemberNewsletter
UPCOMING COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY!
The San Rafael 4-H club has adopted McNear's Beach in San Rafael as a clean up project. The first clean up day is Sunday, November 8th at 10:00 a.m. Ranger Kirk Schroeder will speak about the importance of beach clean up and how it helps the beach, the bay, the ocean, and marine animals. Ranger Schroeder will provide the materials needed for beach clean-up. If you have questions, please call Alexandra Matthews at 415-383-6448.
Photos from San Rafael 4-H Halloween Pet Costume Contest


SCHEDULE FOR 2000-2010 PROGRAM YEAR
Mon., 11/9 Business Meeting: Presentation Day Events Arts & Crafts Project
Sat., 11/14 ARBA Rabbit show in Stockton
Sun., 11/15 SOUP, The Bowl that Keeps Feeding -a fundraiser
for Homeward Bound
Purpose: Kids helping local families in crisis Time: 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Fresh Starts Cooking School, Homeward Bound, Novato
Fee: $10/person, includes a meal of soup + a homemade soup bowl for you to bring home
Mon., 11/16 Dog Care/Training Project
Mon., 11/23 Rabbit, Poultry, Cavy, Small Pets Projects
Dates TBA Marin County 4-H See’s Candy Fundraiser
Mon., 12/14
Mon., 1/4 Business Meeting, Arts & Crafts Project
Mon., 1/11 Dog Care/Training Project
Sat., 1/16
Mon., 1/18 Presentation Day Workshop, 6:30-8:00 pm
Sat., 1/23 Guide Dogs for the Blind tour
Mon., 1/25 Rabbit, Poultry, Cavy, Small Pets Projects
Sat., 1/30 Arts & Crafts Workshop, 9 am – 12 noon
NEW DOG PROJECT BLOG: sanrafaeldog4h.blogspot.com/
Dog care and training classes will meet in the Plum room.
This club also does a variety of Community service projects. Contact Club Leader Caryl Hodges at hodges@usfca.edu for more information.
Pet Treats:
www.pettreats4youth.com/newsletter/52009-1.ipg
