Newsletter - October 16, 2026

JR. LEADER NEWS

The Arapahoe County 4-H Jr. Leaders participated in the Trails Park and Recreation District Annual Touch-A-Truck event. We had great attendance and it keeps growing each year. The Jr. Leaders did an amazing job talking to the public about the Arapahoe County 4-H Program. A big thank you to Robert Chiu for providing the riding lawnmower for the past 3 years. The lawnmower is very popular with the younger kiddos.

ARAPAHOE COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION

ANNUAL EVERGREEN SALE

REMINDER

Evergreen Sale information has been sent to all Arapahoe County 4-H members and leaders. Each member should have received a member/parent letter, one brochure (copy of the order form that is online) and a copy of the member order tally sheet. 

An Online order form is available. Just simply click on the image above to visit the Arapahoe County 4-H Foundation page to access the electronic 4-H member form. When you send it out to potential customers, friends, and family, make sure you let them know that they need to put your name on the order form with your e-mail address and return it to you at your e-mail address or mail it to you. Also give them your telephone number in case they have a question.

Please begin taking orders October 1, 2026

If you have not received your sale information packet, contact Kathy, 303-919-2177. A number of letters have been returned.

Oct. 1 – 28     4-H members sell wreaths, centerpieces, swag, boughs and garland using the member order forms.

Wednesday, Oct. 28 Members give orders to club Fund Raising Chairperson. (Contact your club organizational leader if you have questions.)

Friday, Oct 30 Leaders/Wreath Chairmen turn club orders into the Extension Office or contact Kathy McDaniel at 303-919-2177.

The mission of the Arapahoe County 4-H Foundation is to provide financial resources and program support for 4-H youth and leaders of Arapahoe County. The Foundation:

• Provides education, recognition and leadership opportunities for both youth and adults
• Provides college scholarships
• Financially enhances the scope of 4-H programs beyond that which public funds can provide
• Provide support for the recruitment and retention of 4-H members and leaders

We do all of this through regular fundraising, the most visible of which is the annual Wreath Sale.

Another fundraiser is our Friends of 4-H Letter, which we typically send each year in September. For the past few years, we’ve featured a recent high school graduate - this year’s letter highlights Audrey Harrell.

We’d like to expand our outreach and that’s where you can help. We’re looking for new names to add to our mailing list – whether friends and family, other organizations, local businesses, or others – and we hope that each family can contribute at least 2 new names to our mailing list.

Please share those names with Shaylen or Hannah, and they’ll make sure that they’re sent to the correct member of the 4-H Foundation.

We greatly appreciate your ongoing and amazing support – which helps the Foundation support the marvelous 4-Hers in Arapahoe County!

Horse

Please click on the image to the left for info on the Arapahoe County 4-H Horse Project and upcoming events!

Our Horse Committee meets the third Monday each month via Zoom (meeting ID: 958 0664 2659). Meetings start at 7:30 PM. Youth are encouraged to attend as well. Our next meeting is soon, so please feel free to join us.

Levels System



Our families did a wonderful job with the levels system this year. Thank you everyone for helping one another.

Remember to check out the Colorado 4-H Horse Resources page for more information on the levels program, helpful equine webinars, and more. There is some great stuff out there, and webinars will be announced soon.

Shooting Sports

Thank you to everyone who attended our

2026 Fall Fun Shoot


We are fortunate to have our wonderful certified instructors, who assisted all of our families with safely shooting various disciplines.

Our youth got to enjoy trying new disciplines, helping new families learn about best practices, and winning fun door prizes.

It was a great day with even better company. Thank you everyone for being a part of it!

Livestock

4-H Animal Opportunities Padlet

You can visit the 4-H Animal Opportunities Padlet for other events across Colorado. The QR Code is below:

Join Junior Livestock Committee

(Meets the second Sunday each month in Bennett - a Zoom link is available upon request to Nichole Harrell)

If you would like to learn more or attend our next meeting, please reach out to Hannah Henderson (hhenderson@arapahoegov.com) or Nichole Harrell.

NEW RECORD BOOK FOR

LIVESTOCK PROJECTS

Effective 2026-2027, there is a new record book for Livestock projects. So far, we had positive reception on the new format, so hopefully you enjoy it too. Please make sure you are using the correct record book.

The QR code on the right will take you to the Animal Science Page.

To find your e-records, please click the links below and scroll down to the "Official Project Materials" section.

Beef - https://co4h.colostate.edu/4h-project/4-h-beef-project/

Dairy Cattle - https://co4h.colostate.edu/4h-project/4-h-dairy-cattle-project/

Goat - https://co4h.colostate.edu/4h-project/4-h-goat-project/

Poultry - https://co4h.colostate.edu/4h-project/4-h-poultry-project/

Rabbit - https://co4h.colostate.edu/4h-project/4-h-rabbit-project/

Sheep - https://co4h.colostate.edu/4h-project/4-h-sheep-project/

Swine - https://co4h.colostate.edu/4h-project/4-h-swine-project/

Per our Suggestion Box, there is interest in a record book workshop/gallery. Please stay tuned for more information on that.

Volunteer Information

Save the Date(s)! Fall Online Volunteer Training

Topic: The Art of Engaging with 4-H Youth

Date: 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.

If you wish to attend, you need to register on 4HOnline, under events. Registrations are due by 5 p.m. the day before.

4-H Volunteer Meeting

Arapahoe County 4-H Volunteers, please plan to join us for our annual meeting on THURSAY, NOVEMEBER 12, 6:30 PM, ZOOM ONLY. Click the link https://zoom.us/j/97806742770 to register. All volunteers are welcome to join the meeting. We need all organizational leaders to attend. If you have questions, please let us know. 

Youth and Community Outreach News

Keep an eye out for our December JudoBots Competition! This fun-for-all-ages Intro to Robotics and Engineering is a great chance to show off your building skills and throw your friends to the floor! ;D We’re planning a number of build sessions or you can buy your own $5 kit to build a JudoBot at home. Email extensionoutreach@arapahoegov.com for the full list of events as they come up. 

Fair Planning Committee News

More Opportunites

A Day of Autumn Magic, Community Spirit, and Family Fun 

Fall For YOU is your destination for wholesome, family-friendly autumn entertainment! Hosted at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, this daytime festival is designed with togetherness and community in mind. This year, the fun spans two days, Oct. 24-25.

Explore a vibrant marketplace featuring local vendors for unique holiday shopping. Get creative with hands-on make-and-take crafts, get lost in our escape room, and bring your pup along for our doppelganger dash. The festival offers a wide array of activities, including interactive games, circus performers, and incredible chalk art displays.

Fall For YOU is an accessible and affordable way to celebrate the season with your loved ones. Join us for a day of outdoorsy fun, engaging entertainment, and community spirit.

Click on the image above to visit the event page for more information or to buy tickets.

(303) 730-1920

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