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49th Annual Boone County 4-H BBQ Fundraiser

The Boone County 4-H BBQ will be Saturday, May 5 from 4 to 7 pm at the Boone County Fairgrounds Coliseum.  This is Boone County 4-H’s one big fundraiser of the year and a great celebration of good food and community fellowship! 

Tickets for the BBQ are $8 in advance or $10 at the door.  The dinner menu includes a half chicken or 12 oz. pork steak, green beans, slaw or applesauce, bread, dessert and drinks.  Hot dog meals for children may also be purchased for $5 at the door.  Carry-outs are available!

Other BBQ highlights will include a silent basket auction and the 4-H All-Star Pie Auction, featuring delicious pies made from the best bakers in Boone County.  Tickets are available through all of Boone County’s 4-H Clubs and the Boone County MU Extension Center.

2012 4-H BBQ Flyer (PDF)

Gardener's Symposium on Missouri's Horticultural Industries - Register Now

Calling All Gardeners!  The University of Missouri-Columbia is hosting A Gardener's Symposium on Missouri's Horticulture Industries, May 18, 2012.  The day-long event includes a variety of classes and tours that will count as Advanced Training for Master Gardeners.  Not a Master Gardener? Come anyway and learn from the best. Space is limited! Cost $55 (which includes classes, tours and lunch at Reynolds Alumni Center) Complete information and registration (PDF)