Grass Valley, Calif. — Nevada County 4-H will host a Kickoff Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the Del Oro Theatre, 165 Mill St., Grass Valley. Following the celebration, attendees are invited to a complimentary movie at 10 a.m.
Movie seating is limited to 138 people and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The kickoff event will introduce families and community members to the activities and opportunities available through Nevada County 4-H, including clubs, hands-on projects and youth leadership opportunities. Both returning 4-H members and families new to the program are welcome.
Nevada County 4-H is part of the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources and is open to youth ages 5 through 18. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, leadership and civic engagement. Enrollment fees are $72 per youth member and $28 per adult volunteer leader.
With nearly 400 youth participants and 90 adult volunteers across 10 clubs in western Nevada County, the program offers educational opportunities in areas ranging from agriculture and science to arts and community service.
Founded more than a century ago, 4-H is a national youth development program that serves young people throughout the United States. While the program has agricultural roots, today’s 4-H provides a broad range of educational experiences focused on developing skills in leadership, communication, responsibility and community engagement.
Nevada County 4-H programs are open and accessible to all youth.
For more information about Nevada County 4-H, visit the program website at https://ucanr.edu/sites/nevadacounty4h/.