4-H SPIN Club on blacksmithing featured in Sun Journal
The Sun Journal reported on a six-session 4-H Blacksmith SPIN Club held at the Farmington Fairgrounds. Three members of the Western Maine Blacksmith Association volunteered to lead the sessions in partnership with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H, said David Allen, a 4-H youth development professional in Franklin County. “The 4-H SPIN clubs are special-interest clubs where four or more young people, ages 9 to 18, gather with a volunteer and, for at least six sessions, learn about a selected topic of interest,” Allen said. “Topics vary and can include the natural arts, heritage arts, science and technology, music, gardening, shooting sports and more.” UMaine Extension trains SPIN club volunteers, helps with the logistics and helps with acquiring materials for the club, the article states.