A luncheon program at 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 21, at WVU Jackson’s Mill State 4-H Camp and Lifelong Learning Center, Weston, will unveil plans for renovating Mt. Vernon Dining Hall and for building the West Virginia State Fire Academy .

Media are invited to attend.

Area elected officials and Mill donors are expected to participate in the briefing, photo sessions and luncheon.

The multi-million-dollar renovation and construction projects will be part of this year’s 85th anniversary observance of the Mill’s place in history as the nation’s first state 4-H camp.

The 525-acre retreat facility welcomes more than 76,000 guests each year for camping, conference and heritage education programs. The Mill generates more than $12 million yearly for the economy of the Lewis County area.

WVU Jackson’s Mill is operated by the WVU Extension Service, the University’s primary outreach arm into each of the state’s 55 counties.

Agenda for Friday, April 21, at WVU Jackson’s Mill, Weston:

11:30 a.m. Presentation in the Assembly HallMt. Vernon Dining Hall renovations; Fire Academy progress remarks

12:15 p.m. Photo session at Mt. Vernon Dining Hall

12:30 p.m. Luncheon in Mt. Vernon Dining Hall

1:30 p.m. Visit, photo session at Fire Academy site

For details about services and educational programs, check the Web to learn more about WVU Jackson’s Mill (www.jacksonsmill.wvu.edu) and the WVU Extension Service (www.ext.wvu.edu).