Newsletter - January 13, 2023

Arapahoe County Dates and Deadlines Document Updated

In order to keep our 4-H families and volunteers informed on 4-H dates and deadlines, the 4-H team has created a document containing an updated list of county-wide dates and deadlines for the 4-H year. This document will be continuously updated and a link will be included in the newsletters and on the Arapahoe County 4-H Member Resources webpage. Click on the image to the left to view the document.

The 4-H Foundation would like to thank the 4-H Clubs and members for a very successful record setting wreath and evergreen fund raiser this year. 

4-H members sold a total of 448 items for $12,081.00.  The total amount earned will be announced as soon as expenses have been paid. Member and club incentives were given to each 4-H club organizational leader/wreath chair for distribution. 

Congratulations to those 4-H members listed below who won the high individual sale incentives.

INDIVIDUAL SALES:

Klaus Dodd (Antelope Crossing 4-H Club) 1st Place

Emmett & Wyatt Vidger (Smoky Hill 4-H Club) 2nd Place

Angelina Bouzarelos  (Antelope Crossing 4-H Club) 3rd Place

CLUB SALES:

1st Antelope Crossing 4-H Club 269 items

2nd Champion Drive 4-H Club 99 items

3rd Smoky Hill 4-H Club 44 items

Thanks to everyone for your support of the 4-H Foundation.

• 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. 

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!

Below are the 2023 Colorado 4-H State Shooting Sports Leader Trainings:

March 3-5, Morgan County - (Rifle, Pistol, Archery, Shotgun)

March 10-12, Weld County – (Rifle, Pistol, Archery, Shotgun)

March 17-19, Pueblo County – (Rifle, Pistol, Archery, Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Hunting & Outdoor Skills, Western Heritage)

March 24-26, Garfield County - (Rifle, Pistol, Archery, Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Hunting & Outdoor Skills, Western Heritage)

If you are interested, email Ethan at ecahill@arapahoegov.com for more information!

Horse

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

Livestock

The path to finding your spark starts with exploration. Join us on Saturday, January 21 from 9am to Noon in the Parks Meeting Rooms at the Riverdale Regional Park in Adams County (9755 Henderson Road, Brighton) to learn more about the Creative Cooks Contest. During this hands-on workshop, you will have the opportunity to make garnishes, learn more about nutrition, learn napkin folding and ideas for themes - all pieces that are part of the contest. 

Please sign up for the workshop no later than Tuesday, January 17, 2023 by clicking the image above.

Questions? Contact Julia at jhurdelbrink@adcogov.org.

Front Range Regional

4-H Creative Cooks Contest

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Adams County Regional Park, Dome Building

9755 Henderson Road, Brighton 80601

The Creative Cooks contest is a fun contest where you can learn more about and be creative with meal planning. You select a theme, prepare food and create a table setting around your chosen theme. In this contest you use your knowledge of nutrition, meal planning, and food preparation in a creative way

The Front Range Regional 4-H Creative Cooks Contest is open to any 4-H member, between the ages of 5 and 18, who enjoy cooking. Members must be enrolled in 4-H in one of the following counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer or Weld. Members can participate as an individual, team or club. Click on the image above (scroll down to 4-H Contests) for the rules and regulations for the contest as well as the categories offered.

In order to offset the cost of this contest, there is a $6 entry fee per person. Entry fees can be paid at

https://checkout.square.site/buy/FPWNJHZEPR4Q6QL2Z7NQZBXL

Please send in the registration form as soon as possible in order to help us with scheduling. Register online at https://forms.gle/TyGWwK7MpZjGwtBe6 no later than Tuesday, February 10, 2023.

(303) 730-1920

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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.

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