Chenango County Cooperative Extension (CCE) and community partners invite all to enjoy the spectacular Boo Bash event from 4 to 6 p.m., October 30, on the lawn of the CCE building, located at 99 South Broad Street in Norwich. (Photo by Kelli Miller)

NORWICH — Chenango County Cooperative Extension (CCE) and community partners invite all to enjoy free autumn fun during the spectacular Boo Bash community event.

The event will include spooky arts and crafts, games, and activities, from 4 to 6 p.m., October 30, on the lawn of the CCE building, located at 99 South Broad Street in Norwich.

CCE Administrative Assistant Rhonda Turrell said the event is a great opportunity for 4-H families and local non-profits to connect and help celebrate the start of the new 4-H year.

“We still need additional local non-profits to sign up,” said Turrell. “They can bring the fun spooky games, activities and crafts, we'll provide the chairs and tables.”

Turrell said space is limited and filling up quickly. Organizations looking to host a table can reserve a spot by emailing Nicole at nrs98@cornell.edu.

Last year, Chenango County 4-H youth participated in a variety of programs which included Paint Your Own Pottery, Adult and Teen Survival Night, Shelter and Fire Building, Planting Garlic, NYS Youth Livestock Ambassador Program, Open Farm Day, Kids in the Kitchen, New York State Fair Exhibitions, and more.

According to the 4-H website, 4-H is a worldwide youth development program available in every state and over eighty countries.

The program is open to all youth aged 5-to-19, who want to have fun, learn new skills, and explore the world. 

Opportunities for hands-on learning support youth to succeed in life with confidence, compassion and connections.

The mission of Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development is to unleash the power of youth and adults through diverse opportunities that meet community needs.

According to CCE website, CCE is dedicated to improving lives across New York state and works hard to improve farming, parenting, child health, veteran and family opportunities, nutrition education, and more.

Visit the website ccechenango.org/4-h-youth-development/about-4-h for more 4-H youth program information.