12/2 Meeting-Papermaking

Yesterday we had a really jam packed meeting! The highlight of the day was papermaking which proved to be a lot of fun. Even the parents begged to have a turn. Big Thanks go out to Tamra for teaching us such a cool craft! If you were not able to join us yesterday here is a recap of our 12/2 meeting.

Business Meeting Agenda:

Achievement Night

Earnings from our 1st Bake Sale

Voted on Where to open an account

12/9 Beaver Park

12/16 Holiday Party

New Snack Sign Up List

Activities:

Papermaking

Nature-based Board Games

Finishing up NKOA Poster

Thank you Card for Tractor Supply

Snacks:

Leftover Goodies from the Bake Sale

To see photos from 12/2 Papermaking Click Here

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11/28 Bake Sale @ Tractor Supply

On Saturday, November 28th NKOA had it's first bake sale at Tractor Supply on Lisbon Street in Lewiston. We had a very profitable day despite the cold and wind. To see some photos from that day click here. Good job NKOA!

11/20 4-H Achievement Night

Several NKOA families joined together with other 4-H groups in Androscoggin-Sagadahoc counties for the 2008-2009 4-H Achievement Night on November 20th. We enjoyed tacos and other potluck fare; watched individual members recieve awards; and enjoyed a county-wide 4-H slide show (we had one photo included). Since 2009-2010 is our first year as a group we did not recieve any awards but we now know we have lots to look forward to for next year's Achievement Night. We can't wait until next year when our members get a chance to shine!

11/18 Rockin' T Equine Rescue

On November 18th, NKOA had a great day doing community service at Rockin' T Equine Rescue in Lisbon Falls. We learned first hand about the horses and the mission of Rockin' T Equine Rescue. Our members worked hard to clean up a pony paddock and stall. We got an opportunity to pet some miniature ponies and even visited with some elks next door to the stable.

Many horse rescue farms in Maine are closing due to lack of funds. Rockin' T Equine Rescue is one of very few left in our state. They could really use your financial support.

Make a Donation to Rockin' T Equine Rescue

Your donation helps to feed and maintain the health and safety of the horses. Your donation is tax deductible under the 510(c)(3) IRS tax codes.

Photos from Rockin' T Equine Rescue

Click here to see photos from our Cleanup Day 11/18/09 at Rockin' T Equine Rescue.
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Barker Mill Trail Cleanup 11/11/09

On November 11th, NKOA enjoyed a beautiful fall day along the banks of the Androscoggin River cleaning up the Barker Mill Trail in Auburn. The Barker Mill Trail is located off of Mill Street in Auburn and is a trail that is in need of a lot of TLC. Right at the trail head there was an old abandoned mattress and lots of trash and debris. Although we didn't have a way to remove the mattress we quickly go to work picking up trash and bottles along our way. Once we got past the trash we discovered that we had a tremendous challenge on our hands...prickly growth and fallen trees and limbs! Luckily we came prepared with various hand tools which the children showed great maturity in using.

During our two hours at the Barker Mill Trail we got a lot of clean up done. Parents and children raked and cut prickly growth. Ehric's dad came with his chain saw and cut down a lot of the trees that were blocking the trail. We were very proud of the work we got done that day, but there is still so much more to be done on the 2 mile trail. We are hoping to do another group clean up in the late Spring, however, if any of you would like to work on this trail with your families we encourage this! Thank you to all the families who were able to attend that day!

If you would like to locate other trails in the Lewiston-Auburn area please visit L/A Trails website.

Click here to see photos of the Barker Mill Cleanup on 11/11/09.

4-H Achievement Night!!

Mark your calendars...Friday 11/20 is 4-H Achievement Night!!

Potluck, Awards, Auctions, Fun, etc..

Come Celebrate with your fellow NKOA members!

Contact Tamra or Valerie For More Information!