Green Valley 4-H Club holds March meeting

Other events include the Trash Bash April 25 and the Livestock Jamboree April 18

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The club in front of the Deersville General Store with their 4-H week window display.

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Published March 31, 2026 - 7:33 a.m. Modified March 31, 2026 - 9:16 a.m.

The Green Valley 4-H Club met March 29 at the Harrison County Fairgrounds commercial building for its monthly meeting. Officers gave their monthly reports.

Members were reminded that they must attend one Quality Assurance in order to show animals or sell still projects at the fair. The dates for QA are April 14 and 18 at the fairgrounds.

Other events include the Trash Bash April 25 and the Livestock Jamboree April 18.

Members were asked to come up with club T-shirt designs. The meeting concluded with games and snacks. The next meeting will be held April 19 at 5 p.m. at the commercial building.

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