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Mark your calendars, Achievement Night is right around the corner on Tuesday, October 6th!

RSVP by October 1,2026

This is a night of fun for us to all come together with our Douglas County 4-H community and celebrate all the achievements from our 2025-2026 4-H year!

• 5:30 Potluck
• 6:15 Cloverbud Graduation
• Awards Ceremony immediately following

The theme chosen by our very own Youth Council is

Wig n Out Achievement Night.

NEW this year - Youth Council will be giving out door prizes, your ticket may be randomly selected. (a maximum of 3 tickets may be earned)

1. Earn a Ticket by wearing a Wig!
2. Earn a Ticket by bringing a Potluck item (Side or Dessert)
3. Earn a Ticket by donating non-perishable food items for our Community Service Food Drive

Youth Council will be providing the Main Dish - Pulled Pork BBQ for the night. Please RSVP and Signup to bring Sides or Dessert items to share. Youth Council will also be providing drinks: Ice Water and Lemonade

RSVP by October 1st so we have enough BBQ for all.



• RSVP to attend and bring Potluck sides/desserts to share HERE

• Design the Cover Art for the Achievement Night Program open to all 4-H'ers including Cloverbuds, email your artwork HERE by September 30th.

• Upload your favorite photos from your 4-H year to be used for the Achievement Night Slideshow HERE:

Douglas County 4-H Photo Circle

• Cloverbuds who will be graduating (turning 8 years old by December 31st), please plan to come to the Cloverbud Graduation ceremony at Achievement Night! Invitations were mailed.!

Volunteer with Douglas County 4-H at

CALF's Lowell Ranch

Harvest Day on September 26th

• Shooting Sports Leaders needed to help with Air Rifle and Archery Demo Booths

• Volunteers needed to help at our 4-H Extension Outreach Booth with FUN STEM activities for Kids!

Please Signup Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DADAA2CAAFECE9-57899396-calf

4-H Enrollment Opens October 1st!

Mark your calendar to Register for the 2026-27 4-H year starting October 1st in 4honline

Returning 4-H members will need to register between

October 1st and December 15th.

Registration after December 15th, a Late Fee of $25 will be applied.

Please NOTE: we have moved this deadline to December 15th. Please be sure to mark this on your calendar to avoid late fees.

No Late Fees apply to New Members or Cloverbuds.

Registration will close on March 1st.

Cloverbuds can enroll anytime during the 4-H year.

Fees will remain the same for this next 4-H year

$60 Annual Dues for Members

$40 Annual Dues for Cloverbuds

Volunteer Leader Reminders

• Please enter your volunteer hours into 4honline by Sept. 30th. Remember to take credit for all the hard work and help you have given 4-H this year. You can load hours from October 2025 through September 2026. You can also call or email the office for help uploading your hours.
• All are welcome to join us for the next Council Meeting on October 5th at 6:30 pm. Leaders and all Parents are welcome to join us for this meeting. Please come to meet other 4-H parents and family members and share your common interests to support our 4-H youth!

Save the Date(s)! Fall Online Volunteer Training

Topic: The Art of Engaging with 4-H Youth

Date: Tuesday, October 13, and/or Thursday, October 22

Time: 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.

All 4-H volunteers are invited to join us to learn and connect as we explore ideas and best practices on engaging with our 4-H members. We will hear from State 4-H Officers as they share their ideas; we’ll share information and tools, and there will be time to visit in small breakout rooms.

Volunteers need only attend one of the two times the training is being offered.

Additional details will be shared in September as we get closer to the opportunity.

Thank you,

Colorado 4-H State Office

General Projects

General Project Tips, Online Manuals and eRecord Books

State Project Pickup - LAST DAY to pickup projects Sept. 30th

Please stop by the Extension Office to pick up your projects

Projects will be available for pickup Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm through Sept. 30th.

State Fair Results as of 9-10

State Shoot Results

(FULL ORION RESULTS)

Colorado State Fair Highlights

CONGRATULATIONS on your Achievements at STATE FAIR!

We would love to share your pictures from state fair shows, contests and state shoot! Please send us your best photos to share or to include in our Achievement Night Photo Slideshow. Email to julie.tanaka@colostate.edu

Greetings Colorado 4-H!

Apply at 4honline.com

The Colorado 4-H State Senate team would like to announce the registration is open for the Colorado Leadership Camp, held in Glenwood Springs November 13-15, 2026. This event is specific to 4-H youth that will be 11-13 during the 2026-2027 4-H year (CURRENTLY 10-12)! 

4-H youth will continue to grow in their leadership skills!

ENROLL by Sept. 29th

Registration Dates for 25-26 4-H Year: September 1-September 29

Cost: $225/person

Date: November 13-15, 2026

Location: Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Theme: Coming Soon!

Payment is due to the Douglas County CSU Extension Office by Oct. 12th.

You must be enrolled/paid for the 2026-27 4-H year by Oct. 12th

Thank you,

Colorado 4-H State Office and Senate Team

Colorado State Shoot

CONGRATULATIONS to all the State Shoot competitors at the

State Shoot contests!

State Shoot Results

(FULL ORION RESULTS)

Shooting Sports Leader Volunteers needed for CALF Harvest Day

Please Signup Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DADAA2CAAFECE9-57899396-calf

Animal Projects

Animal Project Tips, Online Manuals and eRecord Books

State 4-H Dog Agility Trials and Clinic

Registration is now open for the State 4-H Dog Agility Trials Clinic, which will be held Saturday, September 26, the day before the State 4-H Dog Agility Trials. Please share the information with your 4-H Dog project families. Registration for the clinic is available at this Google Form. Registration for the State 4-H Dog Agility Trials should already have been completed in FairEntry for those who qualified. Rules for the Agility Trials are part of the 4-H State Fair Dog Trials requirements. Both events will be held at the El Paso County Fairgrounds at 366 10th St., Calhan, CO 80808. The flyer will be posted on the Colorado 4-H State Fair webpage and the Dog Project page.

4‑H Members—Big News!

A brand‑new L.E.G. Up grant is now available for the Breeding Heifer Project.

Choose your heifer and receive $2,000 to support your project. The following year,

bring back your cow/calf pair to show at the Fair. Perfect for anyone ready to start their herd.

Market Livestock grants are still available for Steer, Swine, Lamb, Goat, Rabbit, and Poultry.

Deadline: September 30. Apply now through the Douglas County Fair Foundation.

Application Form: DCFF-LEG-Up-Application-2027.pdf

The Douglas County Fair Foundation, together with the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo, is excited to award two $2,000 scholarships! If you’ve volunteered at the Fair & Rodeo or supported Douglas County’s agricultural and western heritage through at least 20 hours of community service, you may qualify. Eligible applicants include high school students, college students, and those enrolled in certification or trade‑school programs — from automotive and HVAC to cosmetology, culinary, construction, and more. This scholarship recognizes your commitment to our western community and helps you move forward in your educational or career goals. Funds can even be used for tools if you’re in a trade program.

Applications are open now! Submit your form and short essay by October 19, 2026 to be considered. Don’t miss this chance to be recognized for the work you’ve already done for Douglas County’s heritage — and to invest in your future.



www.DouglasCountyFairFoundation.com/Grants-Scholarships



Application Criteria DCFF-Scholarship-Criteria-2026.pdf

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support our local 4-H programs!

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• https://douglas.extension.colostate.edu/4-h/

CONTACTS

Guinevere Nelson, Director - guinevere.nelson@colostate.edu

Mercedes Glenn, 4-H Animal & Equine Science Agent - mercedes.glenn@colostate.edu

Katy Thomas, Extension Outreach Program Coordinator - katy.thomas@colostate.edu

Sylvia Worcester, Extension Finance and Program Coordinator - sylvia.worcester@colostate.edu

Julie Tanaka, Extension Program Coordinator - julie.tanaka@colostate.edu



Any other inquiries can be sent to: info.douglascoextension@gmail.com

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm, Closed Fridays

All Blast Submissions Must Be Sent into the Office by 12:00 PM the Wednesday Before You Would Like Your Information Added