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Earth Day Recycling Event
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Earth Day Recycling Event

Friday, April 20, 2018

Celebrate Earth Day with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Yates County and Two Can Dan’s Redemption Center*. The first hundred (100) people to bring recycling items will receive a free tree seedling. We will host workshops on composting, recycling, and much more. For more information, contact the...

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Handgun Safety Training Seminar
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Handgun Safety Training Seminar

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Yates County Handgun Safety Training SeminarDate: Saturday, April 21st, 2018Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMWhere: Yates County Auditorium417 Liberty StreetPenn Yan, NY 14527Cost: FREEPenn Yan, NY - Yates County will be holding a Handgun Safety Training Seminar on Saturday, April 21st, from 9:00 AM to 12...

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4-H Shotgun Workshops
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4-H Shotgun Workshops

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Yates County 4-H will be offering 4-H Shotgun Workshops at the Barrington Rifle Club on Saturdays, April 21st and 28th from noon – 3 pm. Enrolled 4-H youth 14 years and older are welcome to participate. Trained 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors will highlight range and firearm safety while workin...

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Celebrate Service, Celebrate Yates
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Celebrate Service, Celebrate Yates

Sunday, April 22, 2018

Volunteers from across Yates County will come together on Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 to help make a positive difference in our community. Volunteers are needed to help paint, clean, repair, build, and clear trails throughout Yates County. As a participant, you will be helping local, non-profit o...

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4-H Dog Obedience
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4-H Dog Obedience

Monday, April 23, 2018

4-H Dog Obedience classes will soon be underway! April dates have been set and will take place at the Yates County Fairgrounds from 5:30-6:45 PM Additional dates will soon be set for May.4-H youth with a dog 12 weeks or older are welcome to participate. All dogs must provide proof of current rabi...

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Board of Directors Meeting
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Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

The CCE-Yates County Board of Directors usually meets on the 4th Wednesday day of the month in Room 1027 of the Yates County Building. Meetings begin at 6:30pm and typically end by 8:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

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4-H Shotgun Workshops
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4-H Shotgun Workshops

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Yates County 4-H will be offering 4-H Shotgun Workshops at the Barrington Rifle Club on Saturdays, April 21st and 28th from noon – 3 pm. Enrolled 4-H youth 14 years and older are welcome to participate. Trained 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors will highlight range and firearm safety while workin...

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8th Annual Land Use Leadership Alliance Training for a Sustainable Keuka Lake
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8th Annual Land Use Leadership Alliance Training for a Sustainable Keuka Lake

Monday, April 30, 2018

Strategy for a Sustainable Keuka Lake How to use tools in planning and zoning for a sustainable Keuka LakeSchedule for the evening5:00 PM- Registration5:30 PM- Pizza Dinner6:00 PM- 8:00 PM- Training Program (2 credit hours will be given)To register: Click here or contact Brittany Griffin at&...

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4-H Horse Committee
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4-H Horse Committee

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

The Yates County 4-H Horse Committee will meet Monday, May 2nd at the 4-H Office. We will be working on preparations for fair and upcoming clinics.

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4-H Animal Crackers
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4-H Animal Crackers

Saturday, May 5, 2018

Mark your calendars for this year’s Animal Crackers event, May 5th, 2018 at Cornell University. This annual event targets 4-H youth 9-12 year old or youth with beginner to intermediate knowledge in the highlighted species. This year’s species will include dairy and rabbit. Hands on activities i...

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2nd Annual Yates County Hunger Walk
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2nd Annual Yates County Hunger Walk

Sunday, May 6, 2018

The Penn Yan Area Council of Churches is looking for groups to take part in their Hunger Walk on Sunday, May 6th at 1:00 pm. The walk will start at the First Presbyterian Church in Penn Yan and all proceeds raised will help purchase food for our local food bank. Contact Jen if you’re interested i...

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NYS Forestry Weekend
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NYS Forestry Weekend

Friday, May 11, 2018

Are you interested in learning more about trees, compass use, map reading, or just the general outdoors? A 4-H Forestry weekend is being held May 11th– 13th at 4-H Camp Shankitunk in Delaware County. Hands on outdoor and forestry related activities will highlight the weekend. Youth 10 and up m...

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Let’s Go Outdoors Day
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Let’s Go Outdoors Day

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Save the date for an exciting event at 4-H Camp Bristol Hills. The day will be open to 4-H youth (a separate track is being planned for Cloverbuds) highlighting outdoor activity! Registration is set at $5 per attendee. Additional information coming soon. 

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4-H Capital Days
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4-H Capital Days

Sunday, May 20, 2018

This is an annual event allowing 4-H teens from across the state to visit Albany and learn more about state and local government. Trip participants are able to visit the state capital building, meet with local representatives, and tour landmarks and state agency facilities. We are in the proces...

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Board of Directors Meeting
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Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

The CCE-Yates County Board of Directors usually meets on the 4th Wednesday day of the month in Room 1027 of the Yates County Building. Meetings begin at 6:30pm and typically end by 8:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

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CCE YATES County CLOSED!
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CCE YATES County CLOSED!

Monday, May 28, 2018

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed.

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4-H Wild Edible Training
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4-H Wild Edible Training

Saturday, June 2, 2018

In conjunction with this year’s 4-H Spring Shooting Sports Training, a Wild Edibles training is planned for Saturday, June 2nd. This will be a 1-day training separate from the Shooting Sports training, but at the same location (4-H Camp Wyomoco). 4-H staff and volunteers are able to attend. O...

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Board of Directors Meeting
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Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

The CCE-Yates County Board of Directors usually meets on the 4th Wednesday day of the month in Room 1027 of the Yates County Building. Meetings begin at 6:30pm and typically end by 8:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

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4-H Career Explorations
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4-H Career Explorations

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Every year, Cornell University opens its campus for a three-day event to help youth learn about potential career opportunities and to familiarize them with campus resources. This event is open to youth entering grades 8-12 and will take place June 26th-28th, 2018. There is a $260 cost to attend,...

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CCE Yates County CLOSED!
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CCE Yates County CLOSED!

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

In observance of Independance Day, CCE-Yates County office is closed.

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Yates County Fair
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Yates County Fair

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Celebrating 179 years! The Yates County Fair is July 10th-14th!

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Yates County Fair
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Yates County Fair

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Celebrating 179 years! The Yates County Fair is July 10th-14th!

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Yates County Fair
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Yates County Fair

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Celebrating 179 years! The Yates County Fair is July 10th-14th!

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Yates County Fair
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Yates County Fair

Friday, July 13, 2018

Celebrating 179 years! The Yates County Fair is July 10th-14th!

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Yates County Fair
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Yates County Fair

Saturday, July 14, 2018

Celebrating 179 years! The Yates County Fair is July 10th-14th!

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Board of Directors Meeting
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Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

The CCE-Yates County Board of Directors usually meets on the 4th Wednesday day of the month in Room 1027 of the Yates County Building. Meetings begin at 6:30pm and typically end by 8:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

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Board of Directors Meeting
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Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

The CCE-Yates County Board of Directors usually meets on the 4th Wednesday day of the month in Room 1027 of the Yates County Building. Meetings begin at 6:30pm and typically end by 8:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

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CCE Yates County CLOSED!
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CCE Yates County CLOSED!

Monday, September 3, 2018

In observance of Labor Day, CCE-Yates County office is closed. 

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Board of Directors Meeting
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Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

The CCE-Yates County Board of Directors usually meets on the 4th Wednesday day of the month in Room 1027 of the Yates County Building. Meetings begin at 6:30pm and typically end by 8:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

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Agri-Business Career Conference at SUNY Cobleskill– October 18th-19th
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Agri-Business Career Conference at SUNY Cobleskill– October 18th-19th

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Are you interested in a career in the agriculture industry? Each year SUNY Cobleskill hosts an event for 4-H’ers from across the state to learn more about careers in agriculture. Agriculture encompasses a wide range of topics and last year the conference highlighted careers in: animal science (...

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