4-H Newsletter 11-18-2022

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Newsletter - November 18, 2022

Arapahoe County CSU Extension Office Closed to Walk-in Clients on Fridays

If you have any questions, please feel free to email our staff:

Ethan Cahill - ecahill@arapahoegov.com

Shaylen Florez - sflorez@arapahoegov.com

Claudia Meeks - cmeeks@arapahoegov.com

Jean Walton - jwalton@arapahoegov.com

All Arapahoe County offices, including the Arapahoe County CSU Extension Office will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

November 30

Last Day to Pick Up Achievement Awards from the Office

December 1

Returning 4-H Member Re-Enrollment Deadline (with no late fee)

December 1

Returning 4-H Leader Re-Enrollment Deadline (encouraged)

January 31

Returning 4-H Member Re-Enrollment Deadline (with $25 late fee)

January 31

Returning 4-H Leader Re-Enrollment Deadline

February 4

4-H Extravaganza

March 1

Market Beef Enrollment Deadline

April 1

New 4-H Member Enrollment Deadline

2022 4-H Achievement Program Thank You Note Reminder

Please make sure to send in your THANK YOU cards to the Fair Planning Committee and the Arapahoe County 4-H Foundation for Achievement awards.

TOOLS OF THE PROJECT AND OTHER AWARDS

Arapahoe County 4-H Foundation

6934 S Lima St., Suite B

Centennial, CO 80112

GRAND CHAMPION AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION AWARDS

Arapahoe County Fair Planning Committee

6934 S Lima St., Suite B

Centennial, CO 80112

Companion Animal Projects

Dog classes with Janele and Briana Caldwell have started at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in the East Wing. If interested in the Dog project please be in contact with Janele at janele.caldwell@yahoo.com or homeenhancements@live.org or you can call her at 303-880-5538. She would be happy to provide more details on times.

2022 Arapahoe County Fair Premium Checks

The 2022 Arapahoe County Fair premium checks for 4-H exhibitors who did not pick theirs up at the 2022 4-H Achievement Program will be available for pick up at the 4-H Office until the end of November. We will not be mailing these this year.

FCS & General Projects

Shooting Sports

Are you interested in becoming a 4-H Certified Shooting Sports Leader?! The Arapahoe County 4-H Shooting Sports Project is in need of additional volunteers to help support the growing program! We are trying to offer more practices, events, and other activities but need dedicated volunteers who are willing to get involved. This is an incredible opportunity to support a rapidly growing project in the Arapahoe County 4-H Program. This includes trainings, coaching, and developing connections with other leaders from across the state! If you are interested, please email Ethan at ecahill@arapahoegov.com for more information!

Horse

Events for the Horse project have begun! Please click on the image to the left for info on all of the events.

Livestock

IMPORTANT JR LIVESTOCK AUCTION

The Sale Committee requests that all Livestock Auction payout checks be cashed/deposited ASAP as the committee needs to close out their book for the year.

More Opportunities

Take advantage of the opportunity to sell some of your old 4-H project tools and supplies you no longer use, or purchase supplies you have been looking for at a good price! This 4-H Garage sale will be open to 4-H Family & Friends who are looking to sell or purchase project related items for the upcoming year (fabric, tools, tack etc.). Individual families, clubs, or committees from Adams County 4-H or neighboring 4-H programs may reserve tables by clicking on the image above.

Save the Date for the Front Range Regional 4-H Creative Cooks Contest on Saturday, February 25 at Riverdale Regional Park in Adams County! The Creative Cooks contest is an opportunity for members to showcase their creativity while learning more about meal planning, nutrition, and food safety. Registration information will be coming out soon.

Scholarships Available

Colorado 4-H awards scholarships annually to outstanding youth who have actively engaged in Colorado 4-H clubs for at least 3 years. The scholarship process is open through March 1, 2023. Scholarship recipients will be announced in late April/early May 2023. There are opportunities available for all kinds of students, including those attending CSU or other universities, trade schools or junior colleges, transfer students, and continuing students. We encourage our 4-H participants to apply - there is over $50,000 available in funding this year!

For more information on the scholarship process and scholarships available, click on the image to the right.

Project Updates

Dog

Family & Consumer Science

General & Natural Resources

Horse

Livestock

Shooting Sports

4-H Resources

4-H Policies and Procedures

4-H Leader Resources

4-H Foundation

4-H Scholarships

(303) 730-1920

CSU-Extension@ArapahoeGov.com

6934 S. Lima St., Suite B

Centennial, CO 80112

Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider. | Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. | CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.

Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. | Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables. | Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés.

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