THANK YOU

Dear 4-H members, leaders, and friends,

Thank you all for your kind words, cards, messages, and thoughts over the past two months since my retirement from CSU Extension in Douglas County. The get-together this past week was phenomenal and gave me a chance to speak with many of you in person. The treats at the get together made by 4-H members were especially thoughtful and appreciated. It’s always wonderful to see the kinds of skills our 4-H members have gained over the years.

For the past 12 ½ years I have been honored to serve the people and the 4-H program of Douglas County. I am very proud of the many achievements our members and leaders have attained over the years. It has been a pleasure to get to know the many, members, leaders and 4-H supporters who have made all these accomplishments possible.

Thank you all for the experience of being the Colorado State University 4-H Outreach Agent in Douglas County and getting to know many of you on a personal level. Your help and support of so many new and continuing programs have been greatly appreciated.

Mary Baldwin

Open Agility Practice 

Only for members of 4-H dog project

Where:  Golden Star Dog Sports, Sedalia 

When:   Saturday Feb. 23 & Sat. March 30 (more dates to follow)

Schedule : 10 AM- 11 AM- 4-H dog project members who are new to agility

11:30 AM - 4-H dog project members who ran with us last year and/or 4-H members who are taking private agility lessons and can run a sequenced course (teeter and weave poles not required).

Sign up for February 23rd practice has passed

E-Record Books are Online

E-record books are available on the Douglas County CSU Extension Web Page under 4-H Resources.

IMPORTANT BEEF PROJECT DEADLINES

Youth must be enrolled in the Beef Projects (market and breeding) by 11:59 PM on March 1. Breeding Beef ID forms must be uploaded in 4honline by March 2 or brought to Market Steer Tagging and Weigh-In.

MARKET STEER TAGGING AND WEIGH-IN

Saturday, March 2 ^nd 9:00 AM

Douglas County Fairgrounds

All market steers must be tagged and weighed in on this date. Make sure ALL brand papers are in youth’s name and are brought with you on March 2.

Animal Care and Housing Forms are due at tag in if your animal is not housed at your home.

Douglas County 4-H/Open Buckle Series Horse Shows

Show Dates: February 24 (indoor), April 28 (outdoor), June 1 (indoor), June 16 (outdoor)

All shows are held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock, CO 80104

4-H School Scholarships Available

Attention High School Seniors!!!!!

4-H scholarships are now available! Applications, transcripts and letters of recommendation can all be dropped off at the Extension office any time before the stated deadline. Please read through the entire application so you do not miss an important component. It is your responsibility to have complete and accurate applications. All parts of the application must be turned in on time, so please pay close attention to deadlines. Keep track of your references and follow up with them to make sure they provide your references on time. If our office is closed, there is a slot in the door where your application can be dropped off.

Two More 4-H Projects (full of life skills) to Consider

Please call our office for an appointment if you have special needs that our staff needs to help you with. Oftentimes our staff is involved in meetings or workshops and are unavailable. Making an appointment may save you a trip to our office. Thanks for your consideration.