Upcoming Events
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2009-2010 Enrollment

Enrollment time is here for 2009-2010. You must re-enroll no later than November 15, 2009. The 2008-2009 completion certificates and enrollment packets will be available in early October. We will send an email when they are ready.

Enrollment packets will be ready in early October. Please click on the Enrollment Forms tab on the main 4-H page for all other information and for forms when they become available.

Colorado Leadership Conference

November 20-22 in Glenwood Springs
Registration deadline was Nov. 6.

Officer training

December 1 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Kirk Hall, DC Fairgrounds

Club and county officers have an opportunity learn about their newly elected roles. Meet other officers, learn leadership concepts, and have fun all at the same time.

Come on down!

Officer Training for 2008-2009

Cloverbud Fun Night!

December 3, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in Kirk Hall

All Cloverbud members are invited to join us for Cloverbud Fun Night. Activities, games and food are provided. Friends and younger brothers/sisters are encouraged to attend as well. This will be a great opportunity for them to learn more about the fun 4-H activities that Cloverbuds participate in. We are asking for a $2.00 donation for all non 4-H members to help cover costs. Additional information will be mailed in November to all Cloverbud members enrolled by November 15.

We need helpers at fun night for setting up, activities, and to be group leaders. Call Mary ASAP to volunteer.

Colorado Make it with Wool Contest

December 5 in Burlington, CO

The Colorado Make It with Wool Contest is both a fashion and a sewing competition open to all Colorado residents. The contest encourages personal creativity in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, and felting. Contestants must select and construct their garments made of at least 60% wool. Contestants have a chance to represent Colorado at the national contest held in Nashville January 21-23.

Entries must be postmarked no later than November 1, 2009. For an entry form or to get more information, contact the director Sheri Rider at 719-346-5251 or email her at sheririder@centurytel.net.

Record book workshop

December 8 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Extension office

Every year, we hear from 4-H families experiencing a lot of stress while filling out horse and livestock record books. Because these books are information intensive and should be filled out during the entire year (NOT at the last minute!), we are offering this workshop much earlier in the season.

PLEASE take advantage of this training! RSVP to the Extension office no later than December 1.

Holiday Dance

Friday, December 11 from 7-10 p.m. at Kirk Hall, Douglas County Fairgrounds

The 4-H Council would like to welcome and invite everyone to this fun annual dance. Music, fun, and crafts for youngsters! Not to miss, so come on down.

Leadership Development Conference

January 23-25, 2010 at the Denver Renaissance Hotel, 3801 Quebec St., Denver, CO

Registration due to the Douglas County 4-H Office no later than January 4, 2010

Interested in attending this fun and educational annual event? It's open to 4-H members ages 14-18. Cost is $230 per person which includes program costs, two nights lodging, two breakfasts, lunch, banquet, Denver Nuggets ticket, speaker and a dance.

For all information and registration materials, download the packet.

2009 4-H Exchange Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction

Friday, February 5 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Kirk Hall

The Douglas County Exchange Program invites one and all to attend their famous Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction fund raising event. Tickets will be available by mid-November and may be purchased directly from a 4-H exchange member or from the office.

We are looking for new good quality donations for the silent auction from clubs, businesses, or individuals. If you would like to donate items, please contact Michael Lackey at the Extension office at 720-733-6940, or any exchange member.

Western Regional Leader’s Forum

March 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Join 400 volunteers from the 13 western states, Canada and the U.S. territories in the South Pacific at this fun and educational event. Registration opens September 1. For best rates, register by December 15. For all the details, go to http://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/wrlf2010/