Waterloo County 4-H is joining with 4-H Ontario in celebrating it's 100th anniversary this year.
They've got a special event coming up later this month to mark the occasion .
It will include historical displays, a barbecue dinner and a country barndance.
Spokesperson Sharon Grose says the displays will include interviews done with former 4-H members and leaders talking about their experiences.
She says those interviews also show how some of what is learned in 4-H clubs can be used outside the clubs - things like leaderships skills, public speaking and how to run a meeting.
Grose believes 4-H continues to thrive because of those skills and the other opportunities it offers to young people - whether they're from a farm or an urban area.
The Waterloo County 4-H 100th anniversary event is being held on June 20th at Steckle Heritage Homestead in Kitchener.
Tickets and information are available by calling 519-648-3453 or 846-9788 or on the website - www.waterloo4-h.ca.
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Sharon Grose says the memorabilia includes material from Waterloo County and beyond.
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Grose says they've done a number of things to help the organisation evolve and prosper - including a new club hosted at the market in downtown Kitchener.
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Grose says interviews done for the event underscored the importance of some of the things club members continue to learn - such as public speaking and parliamentary procedures.
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