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STEM workshops offered in March and April

The Worcester County UME 4-H Youth Development Program is offering two STEM-based Home Arts workshops in March and April.
The Beginner Sewing Workshop is a six-week course for youth ages 8-18, beginning Tuesday, March 14, 6-8 p.m., at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Community Center, 18 Third Street in Pocomoke.  
The basics of sewing, stitching, marking and cutting fabric are taught, allowing youth to create simple projects. Participants will learn to operate a computerized sewing machine.  
Advanced registration is required and limited to the first 15 paid registrants. The cost is $20 for 4-H members; $30 for non 4-H members.  All equipment, fabric and supplies are provided for use at no additional cost. The workshop runs through April 25.  
Register online at http://tinyurl.com/wor4Hsewing or call the Worcester County Extension office, 410-632-1972.
Partnering with Family & Consumer Sciences, 4-H is hosting a “Grow It, Eat It, Preserve It” workshop at the Worcester County Health Department, 6020 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill on Saturday, April 8 and Saturday, April 22 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.  
Open to ages 12-18, this hands-on experience teaches youth safe preservation of food. Session one is Hot Water Bath Canning and session two focuses on Dehydration and Fermentation. Participants must register for both sessions.
Advanced registration for this two-day course is required and limited to the first 15 paid registrants.  The cost is $20 for 4-H members; $30 for non 4-H members. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/worcester4Hcanning or call the Worcester County Extension office, 410-632-1972.
For more information on 4-H youth development and other extension programs, call 410-632-1972 or visit www.extension.umd.edu.