2008
Fremont County 4-H Calendar


This site last updated - May 6, 2008
Changes on this calendar will be indicated with this color "BLUE".


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January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December


January 2008

1 Holiday (New Year’s Day) Extension Office Closed
2 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
8 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m. CSU Meeting Room (next door to Extension Office)
10 Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend all three classes), 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., DOW Hunter Ed. Building
11 Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend all three classes), 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., DOW Hunter Ed. Building
12 Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend all three classes), 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., DOW Hunter Ed. Building
17 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
21 Holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) Extension Office Closed
22 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
25 Must be enrolled in, own and have in your possession-Market Beef Project
26 Market Beef Weigh Day, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., 4-H Building (Must nose print beef for State Fair)
26-28 State Leadership Development Conference (LDC), Denver
28 Fremont 4-H Foundation Annual Meeting, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
29 CSU Extension Advisory Committee, 7:00 a.m., Jean's Place, 111 E. Main, Florence


February 2008

1-2 Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend also attend 8-9), Friday night 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m.-noon, 4-H Building
6 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
8-9 Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend also attend 1-2), Friday night 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m.-noon, 4-H Building
12 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m. CSU Meeting Room
15-17 Youth Fest (ages 9-13), Ponderosa Camp, Larkspur
18 Holiday (Presidents Day) Extension Office Closed
21 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
26 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
29 Last day to be enrolled in ANY 4-H project (Animal and General) to be eligible to exhibit that project at the Fremont Co. Fair
29 Must own and have in your possession-Breeding Beef, Dairy Cattle, and Dogs.
29 DOG CERTIFICATES must be turned in to the Extension Office no later than 5 p.m.

March 2008

5 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
6 Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend all three classes), 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., DOW Hunter Ed. Building
7 Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend all three classes), 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., DOW Hunter Ed. Building
8 Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend all three classes), 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., DOW Hunter Ed. Building
11 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
14-16 Southern Region Retreat (ages 13 & older) Frontier Ranch, Buena Vista
20 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room (Leaders, Parents and 4-Her's are invited to attend to pick up your horse packet and to go over the information. Questions will be answered regarding the Gymkhanas, Royalty and County Fair.)
25 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room

April 2008

1 Must own and have in your possession-Rabbit Doe(s) that you must breed (see May 25) to kindle a litter for market rabbit pen
2 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
8 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
16 **Meat Quality Assurance (MQA) Class (1st of 3 classes), 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
17 Horse Certificates for the 4-H Royalty Contest MUST be turned in by 5:00 p.m.
17 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
22 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
28 Fremont 4-H Foundation, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
29 CSU Extension Advisory Committee, 7:00 a.m., TBA
30 **Meat Quality Assurance (MQA) Class (2nd of 3 classes), 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building

May 2008

7 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building—Speech & Demonstration Contest
9 Must own and have in your possession-Market Sheep, Market Swine (Must be ear notched if you plan on entering the state fair), Market Goats, Breeding Sheep, Dairy Goats, ALL Poultry, and Breeding Rabbit projects
9 WEIGH DAY-Market Sheep, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., 4-H Building (Must nose print lambs and fill out card for State Fair - 4-Her MUST be present)
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WEIGH DAY-Market Goats, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., 4-H Building (Must take photo and fill out card for State Fair - 4-Her MUST be present)
10 WEIGH DAY-Market Swine, Weigh pigs only 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m., 4-H Building (Must be ear notched and fill out card for State Fair - 4-Her MUST be present)
10 WEIGH DAY-Market Swine, Non-weigh pigs 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m., 4-H Building (Must be ear notched and fill out card for State Fair - 4-Her MUST be present)
13 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
15 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
16 4-H Horse Royalty Contest, Time: TBA, Place: TBA
17 4-H Horse Royalty Contest, Time: TBA, Place: TBA
18 4-H Royalty Contest, 1:00 p.m., 4-H Building
22 Market Rabbits MUST be born to does you own (see April 1) on/or after May 22 in order to meet the “less than 70 day age limit”.
26 Holiday (Memorial Day Observed) Extension Office Closed
27 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
30 Must own and have in your possession-Horse.
30 HORSE CERTIFICATES must be turned in to the Extension Office no later than 5 p.m.
30 Last Day to OFFICIALLY DROP a project to be able to repeat it next year (The ONLY way to officially drop a project is IN WRITING at the Extension Office no later than 5:00 p.m.) Any projects dropped after June 1 FOR ANY REASON will mean an incomplete in that project.
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1st Gymkhana, Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence, 8:00 a.m.



June 2008
1 1st Gymkhana (Speed Events), Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence, 1:30 p.m.
3 PQA Quality Assurance Program, 2:00 p.m., 4-H Building
2-July 3 Take County Fair Written Tests in Extension Office. All market animals and horse.
4 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
5 PQA Quality Assurance Program, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
10 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
13-15 Shooting Sports Family Camp, Victor, CO
12 PQA Quality Assurance Program, 4:00 p.m., 4-H Building
12 PQA Quality Assurance Program, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building

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2nd Gymkhana, Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence, 8:00 a.m.
15 2nd Gymkhana (Speed Events), Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence, 1:30 p.m.
19 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
23 Cake Decorating Contest, 1:00 p.m., CSU Extension Office
23 Creative Cooks Contest, 1:00 p.m., CSU Extension Office
24 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
24-27 State 4-H Conference, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
28 3rd Gymkhana, Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence, 8:00 a.m.
29 3rd Gymkhana (Speed Events), Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence, 1:30 p.m.

July 2008

2 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 
3 MAIN CLUB LEADERS. 4-H Club/Organizational Annual Affirmative Action Report due by 5:00 p.m. (REQUIRED)
3 MAIN CLUB LEADERS. 4-H Club Secretary Book (for attendance) due by 5:00 p.m. (REQUIRED)
3 Last day to take written tests for Fremont County Fair
3 Last day to turn in entries for Fremont County Fair
3 Last day to have Horse Levels written and riding tests completed for the County Fair
4 Holiday (Independence Day) Extension Office Closed
5 Rain date (if necessary) 4-H Gymkhana, Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence
6 Rain date (if necessary) Speed Events, Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence
8 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
12 Fremont County Fair, Trap and Skeet, Cactus Flats, 6:00 p.m.
13 Fremont County Fair, Shotgun 5 Stand, Cactus Flats Range, 9:00 a.m.
17 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
18 Fremont County Fair, Air Rifle, 4-H Building, 5:00 p.m.
19 Fremont County Fair, Muzzleloading, Archery Florence Law Enforcement Range (Hwy. 67), 9:00 am
19-20 Rain date (if necessary) 4-H Gymkhana, Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence
20 Fremont County Fair,.22 Rifle, Florence Law Enforcement Range (Hwy. 67), Time: 9:00 am
20 Shooting Sports BBQ and Awards, 4-H Building, 5:00 p.m.
21 Fremont 4-H Foundation, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
22 CSU Extension Advisory Committee, 7:00 a.m., TBA
22 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
24 Shooting Sports Record Book Judging, 6:00 p.m., Cactus Flats Clubhouse
26 Fremont County Fair Clean-Up Day (all 4-Her's requested to be here)
26-Aug 3 Fremont County Fair

August 2008
3 Fremont County Fair Livestock Auction
4 Fremont County Fair Clean-Up Day (all 4-Her's requested to be here)
8 Non-perishable 4-H projects for the Colorado State Fair due in the Extension office by 4:00 p.m.
12 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
12 Perishable 4-H projects for the Colorado State Fair due in the Extension office by 4:00 p.m.
13 Qualified 4-H Projects to the Colorado State Fair
22-Sept 1 Colorado State Fair
26 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
29 THIS IS A CHANGE FOR 2008 - ALL Livestock, Dog and Horse Record Books for judging AND/OR completion are due in the Extension Office no later than 5:00 p.m.
29 Secretary and Reporter books for judging and Treasurer books for outstanding club award credit are due in the Ext. Office no later than 5:00 p.m.
29 MAIN CLUB LEADERS. 4-H Club/Organization Annual Financial Report due by 5:00 p.m. (REQUIRED)
29 MAIN CLUB LEADERS. 4-H Club Completion Report due by 5:00 p.m. (REQUIRED)

September 2008

1 Holiday (Labor Day) Extension Office Closed
3 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
3 Pick up Colorado State Fair projects at CSU Extension Office.
6 Saturday, Record Book judging, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 4-H Building (Breakfast and will be served) Each club MUST send at least 2 adults (leaders or parents) to help with record book judging. We encourage you to send more than 2 if you can, the more people we have to help the better. If you come to judge you MUST be on time and stay the entire day! You have a year to plan for this!!
9 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
11 Record Book Committee meeting, request at least 1 adult representative from each 4-H club, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., 4-H Building
23 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room

October 2008

1 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
5-11 National 4-H Week
6 4-H Open House, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 4-H Building
9 Achievement Night, Pot luck, 6:00 p.m., Florence High School
14 Fremont County Fair board, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
16 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
27 Fremont 4-H Foundation, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
28 CSU Extension Advisory Committee, 7:00 a.m., TBA
28 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room

November 2008

5 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building, Officer Elections
11 Holiday (Veterans Day Observance) Extension Office Closed
18 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
20 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
25 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
27-28 Holidays (Thanksgiving) Extension Office Closed

December 2008

3 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building, Officer Installation
9 Fremont County Fair Board Dinner, TBA
12 4-H Horse Council, Dinner, TBA
25-26 Holiday (Christmas) Extension Office Closed

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Must be enrolled in Fremont County 4-H for the next year by 5:00 p.m. to be eligible for early enrollment prizes.

 



We make every effort to provide as accurate a calendar as possible, but dates sometimes have to be changed. Changes will be listed in the monthly 4-H newsletter and on our website: www.coopext.colostate.edu/fremont . Please contact the Extension Office (276-7390) for information regarding calendar items.

Changes on this calendar will be indicated with this color "BLUE".


 

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