4-H Open House Thursday, September 24, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Niagara County Fairgrounds / CCE-Niagara, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 Stop by the 4-H training center on Thursday 9/24, any time between 5-7pm! 4-H is open to any NYS youth, ages 5-18. Learn about 4-H, meet club and program leaders, meet 4-H staff, hands-on activities and animals available, ice cream social, and enroll for the new 4-H year-$30 per child to sign up, with a max of $75 per family, for 3 or more children living in same household. No RSVP necessary to attend open house.  FREE Christina Wright, ckw38@cornell.edu, 716-433-8839 Ext. 232 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, September 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 The CCE-Niagara Board of Directors meets monthly. Meetings are open to the public.  ========================================= 4-H Achievement Night Friday, October 2, 2026 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Come and celebrate the year end and have fun with friends! Open to enrolled Niagara County 4-H members and their families who participated in 4-H during the 2025-2026 4-H year. The night will be full of celebration including Clover Bud recognition, animal science awards, leadership awards, and outstanding fair exhibitors. The awards ceremony will be followed by an ice cream social, a dance with a DJ, and more! This is a free event. No RSVP necessaryEnroll for the new 4-H yearPremium CASH will be handed outIf you are receiving an award, you will receive a letter or email from the 4-H office prior to October 2. Optional: Wear a patriotic shirt as we continue to celebrate America 250! Questions about Achievement Night? Please contact Shea - sem347@cornell.edu 6:30-7:00pm will be social hour in 4-H training center. Awards ceremony will start promptly at 7:00pm. DJ and Dance immediately to follow. FREE to attend Christina Wright, ckw38@cornell.edu, 716-433-8839 Ext. 232 ========================================= Holiday Office Closure Monday, October 12, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County will be closed on Monday, October 12. We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, October 13.Today, we recognize and honor the Indigenous peoples who have cared for and stewarded these lands for generations, and we reflect on our shared responsibility to care for our communities and natural resources for generations to come."The Peacemaker taught us about the Seven Generations. He said, when you sit in council for the welfare of the people, you must not think of yourself or of your family, not even of your generation. He said, make your decisions on behalf of the seven generations coming, so that they may enjoy what you have today."~Oren Lyons, Onondaga Nation~ ========================================= Annual Meeting 2026 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 You're InvitedCCE Niagara Annual Meeting 2026Wednesday, October 21, 20264-H Training Center AuditoriumJoin us for an evening of celebration and connection at the 2026 CCE Niagara Annual Meeting. Enjoy complimentary beverages, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts as we gather to share updates, recognize outstanding service, present awards, and announce our new board members. Free ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, November 23, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 The CCE-Niagara Board of Directors meets monthly. Meetings are open to the public.  ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, December 14, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 The CCE-Niagara Board of Directors meets monthly. Meetings are open to the public.  ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, January 25, 2027 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Niagara County, 4487 Lake Avenue , Lockport, New York 14094 The CCE-Niagara Board of Directors meets monthly. Meetings are open to the public.  =========================================