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The center’s big in-house event for the year is their benefit auction in September. “It’s a community effort, local 4-H’ers, community members and businesses donate items to be auctioned off.” Lew explains, “Our fundraising helps keep the center running so we can provide a safe space for community organizations to have their own events.”

As the Romano 4-H Center keeps the facility running and the Penn State Extension continues to offer its programs, the two provide access to positive youth development in our community. 4-H’er’s

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