Lake County 4-H Foundation and youth to host ‘Lake County 4-H Ribs For Kids’ fundraiser event
TAVARES — The Lake County 4-H Foundation, along with the 4-H youth will be hosting a fundraiser event entitled, “Lake County 4-H Ribs For Kids” on Friday, Jan. 27 at 12 and 3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, located at 2540 Dora Ave., Tavares.
The event supports 4-H youth development programs in Lake County and features family-sized, take-home portions for sale of barbeque pork ribs or pork roasts prepared by TJ Platt with the Elks Lodge. The first pick-up will begin at 12 p.m. and the second pick-up begins at 3 p.m.
The cost is $20 for a full slab of barbeque ribs; $25 for a pork butt roast. Also available are 1/2 a quart of coleslaw or baked beans for $5 each. Orders must be placed and paid for by Jan. 9. To place an order, call (352) 343-4101 ext. 2723, or download an order form online at http://lake.ifas.ufl.edu/4-H/Forms in PDF/dated stuff delete/10 Ribs sale.pdf.
“Funds raised will be used for summer camp and other 4-H activities,” said Jennifer Hodges, 4-H Youth Development Agent. “4-H is a great way to aid children in the development of positive life skills that gear them towards being independent and responsible citizens.”
The Lake County 4-H program boasts more than 753 members, 252 youth & adult volunteers and 3,400 students enrolled in school enrichment and after-school programs. The fundamental 4-H ideal of practical, “learn by doing” experiences encourage youth to experiment, innovate and think independently. The programs of 4-H are offered through school-based, after-school and camp settings and within community clubs.
The Lake County Cooperative Extension, which oversees Lake County’s 4-H program, is a partnership between the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (IFAS), and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners. An equal opportunity institution, IFAS is authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function without discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations.
For more information about the “Lake County 4-H Ribs For Kids” event, or the Lake County 4-H program, contact Jennifer Hodges or Vera Deaver at (352) 343-4101, or email jenniferbhodges@ufl.edu or veradeaver@ufl.edu. |
