The New Castle County Cooperative Extension office of the College of Agricultural Sciences will sponsor the first meeting of the 4-H Rabbit Club at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 29, in 032 Townsend Hall. The club is forming to educate youngsters interested in learning about feeding, housing, health, diet and other aspects of rabbit care. Extension agent Mark Manno said over the past few years the 4-H office has received an increasing number of calls concerning rabbits and their care. Manno said he believes the Rabbit Club will be filling a great need in the community. The 4-H Rabbit Club will meet once a month.
Membership is free.
This national competition will recognize the outstanding achievements, abilities and aspirations of three Delaware women. Recipients will join other individuals from throughout the country who have been honored by other Girls Inc. affiliates. This year's honoree will receive the award at the fourth annual celebration luncheon, sponsored by Wilmington Women in Business, to be held in the Gold Ballroom of the Hotel du Pont June 5. For information, call Vicky Cooke at 656-9395. Deadline is Feb. 28.