http://co-rioblancocounty.civicplus.com/205/CSU-Extension

IMPORTANT DATES & MEETINGS

February 24th - Rangely New 4-H Family Orientation (Anx) 5 PM

February 25th - Fair Board Meeting ~ Meeker (Kitchen) 6:00 PM

February 28th - CATTLE CLINIC & Weigh-In (Fairgrnds) 12-5 PM Important 4-H News March 9th - It’s SHOWTIME Comm. Club Mtg. (OEH) 6:30 PM

4-H March 10th - Meeker 4-H Council Mtg. (NEH) 6:30 PM Happenings March 10th - Rangely 4-H Council Mtg. (W. Annex) 6:30 PM

Upcoming March 13th - Mandatory Horse SAFETY Training Day 10 - 2 PM Events March 15th - 26th - DISTRICT RETREAT REGISTRATION Upcoming (Look inside for live links and more information!) Extension Events March 16th - It’s A Way of Life Comm. Club Mtg. (OEH) 6 PM

Community March 16th - PESTICIDE Training Core Credits (OEH)10 - 2:45 PM Club Meetings March 18th - Sow, Sew, Sweet Comm. Club Mtg. (OEH) 6-7 PM

Project March 30th - Final Mandatory Shooting Sports Training (NEH) 7 PM Meetings April 1st - STATE Fair BEEF Nominations due to your Extension Office by 3:00 PM Council

Meetings April 8th - Final RBC MQA in Meeker (NEH) 4 - 7 PM

4-H April 9th - MQA in Rangely (TBD) 4 - 7 PM

Business April 10th - DISTRICT RETREAT Meeker Fairgrounds

April 13th - It’s SHOWTIME Comm. Club 4-H Happenings Mtg. (OEH) 6:30 PM April 14th - Meeker 4-H Council Mtg. (NEH) Animal Tip 6:30 PM

Sheets April 14th - Rangely 4-H Council Mtg. (W. Annex) 6:30 PM

F.Y..I from Extension April 15th - Sow, Sew Sweet Comm. Club Mtg. (OEH) 6-7 PM Calendars

Colorado State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Rio Blanco County cooperating Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.

JUST A REMINDER!!! If you have enrolled ONLINE from home, please know you still need to come to your local Extension Office to sign a Participation Form as well as pay for the members enrollment. We can not activate them for the new 4-H year until this has been done. **Also, make sure to check your email incase your enrollment was sent back for corrections!** Please, if you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact either office. Thank you. Meeker 970-878-9490 / Rangely 970-878-9499

4-H Scholarships

Attention graduating seniors! You may be interested in applying for state 4-H scholarships. It’s simple to apply for them as they have the same application. Fill it out once and you have applied for all scholarships. The application is available from January 2 to April 1, 2021. For more information on state scholarships, go to:

http://co4hfoundation.extension.colostate.edu/benefits/ Colorado-4-h-foundation-scholarship/.

LIVE LINK

Here are some important and helpful websites!

 4-H Family Account go to: Go to the co.4honline.com WEB!  A great Colorado 4-H website full of helpful tips & information go to: co4h.colostate.edu

Meeker Community Clubs

Officer Training Friday March 12th 9am – 2pm

Please keep watching for an email from Tera Shults with more information.

Sheep & Goat - Adams County 4-H hosts Dr. Jennifer Gochanour from Living Springs Veterinary Care (Bennett, CO) who will be teaching us about home health care and first aid for your sheep and goats. Learn how to keep your animals healthy, how to care for them if they do get sick or injured, and when to call a vet.

In case you missed the Sheep & Goat Vet Chat you can check it out on our ADCO4H YouTube Channel live link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3l00bDtxl4&feature=youtu.be

Rabbit –

Adams County 4-H hosts Dr. Ragan Adams, CSU Veterinary Extension Specialist will be updating us about the current RHDV2 outbreak followed by rabbit producers Rosie and Rita teaching home health care and first aid for your rabbits. Learn how to keep your ani- mals healthy, how to care for them if they do get sick or injured, and when to call a vet. In case you missed the Rabbit Vet Chat you can check it out on our ADCO4H YouTube Channel live link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcvQ7bekt6E

Beef –

Adams County 4-H hosts Dr. Jennifer Gochanour from Living Springs Veterinary Care (Bennett, CO) who will be teaching us about home health care and first aid for your beef. Learn how to keep your animals healthy, how to care for them if they do get sick or injured, and when to call a vet. In case you missed the Beef Vet Chat you can check it out on our ADCO4H YouTube Channel live link below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkgymYxYcf0

Horse –

Adams County 4-H hosts Dr. Chelsea Luedke from Heritage Equine (Thornton, CO) who will be teaching us about home health care and first aid for your horses. Learn how to keep your animals healthy, how to care for them if they do get sick or injured, and when to call a vet. In case you missed the Horse Vet Chat you can check it out on our ADCO4H YouTube Channel live link below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geb34eRVHag

Swine –

Adams County 4-H hosts Dr. Jennifer Gochanour from Living Springs Veterinary Care (Bennett, CO) who will be teaching us about home health care and first aid for your swine. Learn how to keep your animals healthy, how to care for them if they do get sick or injured, and when to call a vet.

In case you missed the Swine Vet Chat you can check it out on our ADCO4H YouTube Channel live link below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6YK_PxXznY

Poultry –

Adams County 4-H hosts local Veterinarians who will be teaching 4Hers about home health care and first aid for your poultry. The Poultry Vet chat features Heather Reider of the CSU Avian Health Program. Learn how to keep your animals healthy, how to care for them if they do get sick or injured, and when to call a vet.

In case you missed the Poultry Vet Chat you can check it out on our ADCO4H YouTube Channel live link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeC6ON-pJwY

UPCOMING EVENTS

Photo by Maclaine Shults Mauney of Double M Photography ATTENTION: 4-H and FFA Cattle Project Members and Families

Rio Blanco County 4-H would LOVE to see you at the 2021 Cattle Clinic & Weigh In Sunday February 28th, 2021 Weigh-In: Noon to 1:00 pm Cattle Clinic & Show 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Meeker Fairgrounds

UPCOMING EVENTS

Hunter Education Learn safe and responsible firearm handling. Persons born after January 1, 1949 applying for a hunting license in Colorado must have a hunter safety card which can be obtained by passing this class. In addition to successful completion of the written test, full participation in all three days is required, including safe gun handling and shooting techniques as demonstrated by each participant at a shooting range on Sunday afternoon. Optional Saturday lunch (pizza, veggies, dessert, and a drink) can be purchased by February 26th for $6.00. A MRC van will be available for transportation to the shooting range for a limited number of participants, if needed. Mask’s required. When & Where Who Cost Deadlines March 5-March 7 All Ages $10 Final: February 26

 Friday, March 5: 6pm-8pm (Class is taught at a 6th (optional Saturday at 4-H Building grade level & participants lunch provided  Saturday, March 6: 8am-5pm must be able to take a for additional $6) at 4-H Building written test without  Sunday, March 7: 8am-Noon assistance) at 4-H Building  1pm-4pm at a shooting range

Colorado 4-H Foundation Scholarship OPEN To begin the application, click https://co4hfoundation.academicworks.com/ and view the scholarship opportunities available. Once signed in, the first step is to apply using the General Application, where specific questions will be asked to determine which of the scholarships you are eligible for using defined criteria.

 Sign Up to create an account or Sign In to log in to an existing account  Sign-up using a valid email address. Password must include 1 digit, 1 uppercase letter, and 1 lowercase letter.  Log into your email to activate your account.  Fill out in detail the General Application. SAVE and SUBMIT your work.  VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: All 4-H Foundation scholarships REQUIRE two letters of reference. Please give your references ample time to complete their letter on your behalf. Application is NOT complete without two reference letters.

Current opportunities range from $500 to $1000 each. The scholarships are open to a range of students from high school to current college students.

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING MEAT QUALITY ASSURANCE (MQA) CLINICS for RIO BLANCO COUNTY

Meeker’s final MQA

Thursday April 8th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM Meeker Fairgrounds New Exhibit Hall (NEH)

Rangely’s MQA Friday April 9th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM Location: TBD Please contact Jayda for more information.

PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EXTENSION OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION MEEKER: 970-878-9490 / RANGELY: 970-878-9499

UPCOMING EVENTS

We are happy to announce Rio Blanco County will be hosting this years District 9 Retreat at the Meeker Fairgrounds April 10th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Please see details and live links below.

CO.4HONLINE.com

http://bit.ly/2021_D9OfficerApp

UPCOMING EXTENSION EVENTS

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/csu-extension-colorado-cottage-foods- training-on-line-registration-130022523869?aff=ebdssbeac

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Who: “It’s Showtime” Community Club Meetings Leaders: Jamie Rogers, Brittany Chintala, & Trina Kennedy When: Every 2nd Monday change beginning March 8th Where: Fairgrounds OEH Building

Time: 6:30 PM

Who: “It’s A Way of Life” Community Club Mtg. Leaders: Sonya Garcia, Tonya Merz, & Michelle Spieth When: Every 3rd Tuesday beginning December 15th Where: Fairground OEH Building Time: 6:00 PM

Who: “Sow, Sew, Sweet” Community Club Meetings Leaders: Amberly Petty & Cindy Arnold When: Every 3rd Thursday beginning February 18th Where: Fairground OEH Building Time: 6:00 PM

*Special Note: Thursday June 17th location TBD

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Who: “Panther Country” Community Club Meetings Leaders: Roxie Fromang, Chris & Heather Hall When: Last Thursday each month Where: Annex Building Time: 6:00 PM

Who: “Chipigitt”

Leaders: Jeff LeBleu, Keenan LeBleu & Tammy Dorris

When: Sunday February 23rd Where: Elks Lodge Time: 6:00 PM

Who: “Makin’ Bacon” Leaders: Crandle Mergelman & Melissa Dembowski When: Last Sunday of each month starting Jan. 31, 2021 Where: Fire Training Building Time: 4:00 PM

RANGELY PROJECT MEETINGS Please contact Jayda Lewis for Information on Project Meetings in Rangely.

Email address: [email protected] Work phone: 970-878-9499 Cell phone: 970-629-1295

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Who: 4-H Horse Club Project Night Leader: Tristan Nielsen: 970-220-2154 / Kendra Ward 970-319-9453 When: 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month starting February 3rd Where: Fairgrounds NEH Building Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM Upcoming RIDES: Every Monday beginning March 15th When: 5:30 - 7:30 PM Where: Indoor Arena (Possibly outside Track, weather permitting).

Who: 4-H Horse & Horseless Horse Project Night Leader: Michelle Spieth 507-621-8954 / [email protected] When: 4th Tuesday each month starting January 26th, 2021 Where: Fairgrounds NEH Building Time: 6:30 PM

Who: Cake Decorating Project Night Leader: Suzan Pelloni When: Monday’s Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Apr. 12, May 10, Jun 14 Where: 4-H Building Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Who: Cloverbuds Leader: Kendra Ward 970-319-9453 When: 1st Thursday each month starting Jan. 7th, 2021 Where: Fairgrounds OEH Building Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM Facebook Group: Meeker Colorado Cloverbuds - Just Ask to Join!

Who: Poultry & Rabbit Project Night Leaders: Kendra Ward 970-319-9453, Sonya Garcia & Bonnie Coryell When: 2nd Thursday each month starting Jan. 21st Where: Fairgrounds NEH Building Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM

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Who: Meeker 4-H Archery Leaders: James Roberts, John Kobald, Dan & Kim Bair When: Every Wednesday starting Feb. 24th thru June 1st. Where: Fairgrounds 4-H Building Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Who: Meeker 4-H Air Rifle & Air Pistol Leaders: Jason Spieth When: Every Wednesday starting Feb. 10 thru Aug. 1st Where: Fairgrounds 4-H Building Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Who: Meeker .22 Pistol Leader: Richard Brooks When: TBD Where: TBD Time: TBD

Who: 4-H Horse OPEN RIDE (Open to any 4-H Horse Member) Leader: Michelle Spieth When: Every Saturday starting March 6th,13th, & 20th Where: Fairgrounds Indoor Arena Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Who: Cooking Project Night Leader: Amberly Petty When: Thursday’s Feb. 18, Mar. 18, Apr. 15, May 20, Where: Kitchen Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Who: Leader: When: Where: Time:

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Who: Horse Advisory Council When: 1st Wednesday of each Month starting December 2nd, 2020 Where: Extension Office Kitchen Time: 5:30 PM Contact: Tera Shults 970-878-9497

Who: Meeker 4-H Council When: 2nd Wednesday of each Month starting December 9th, 2020 Where: Fairgrounds NEH Building Time: 6:30 PM Contact: Tera Shults 970-878-9497

Who: Rangely 4-H Council When: 2nd Wednesday of each month Where: Western Annex Time: 6:30 PM Contact: Jayda Lewis 970-878-9499

Who: Livestock Advisory Council When: 3rd Wednesday of each Month starting January 20th, 2021 Where: Fairgrounds OEH Building Time: 5:30 PM Contact: Tera Shults 970-878-9497

Who: Shooting Sports Advisory Council When: 3rd Wednesday of each Month starting January 20th, 2021 Where: Fairgrounds OEH Building Time: 7:00 PM Contact: Tera Shults 970-878-9497

Who: Dog Advisory Council When: 4th Wednesday of each Month starting January 27th, 2021 Where: Extension Office Kitchen Time: 6:00 PM Contact: Tera Shults 970-878-9497

4-H Business

It’s Showtime Community Club February Report

It’s Showtime Meeting February 9th, 2021 Montey Franklin—Reporter

On February 9th, 2021, the It’s Showtime 4-H club called their meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. Cambrey Rogers, Mollee Vroman, and Miles Etchart led the pledges, and then we moved onto our ice breaker. Montey Franklin led the meeting due to many officer absences that night. We then discussed the Secretary’s, Treasurer’s, and County Council Reports. We then moved onto upcoming dates:

 February 12th, Officer Training from 9-3

 February 14th, 12-5 Cattle Clinic/Weigh-in formerly known as Feeder show

 Skijoring Clean-up February 20-21st

 April 10th District retreat

 May 2nd Sheep, Goat, and swine weigh in

 June 27th Poultry

When these topics were all discussed, we moved onto awards and project manuals, as well as choices for one mandatory community pride project. The choices are the Skijoring Clean-up February 20-21, a spring card/craft day in April to make May day gifts, and a Range Call Meeker Massacre set-up and clean up on the 4th of July. We then discussed other business and Charlie, Montey, and Jayci gave demonstrations. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 P.M.

It’s A Way of Life Community Club February Report

It’s a Way of Life Meeting February 16, 2021 Samuel Merz—Reporter.

The It’s a Way of Life Community Club met February 16th at 6 pm. The highlight of the meeting was the coffee cup suet bird feeders. Each member brought a coffee cup and the club supplied the materials for the STEM project. The club elected 4-H Council representatives, Luke and Liam Olson, to attend the 4-H council meetings and report on our club’s activities. Hayden Garcia gave a very exciting demonstration on hatching poultry eggs. She showed the group pictures of eggs being candled for fertility. President Sierra Gomez reviewed completion requirements with all of the members in attendance. Our activity next month will be pottery and planned by Samuel Merz.

4-H Business

Sow, Sew Sweet Community Club February Report

Sow, Sew Sweet Meeting February 18, 2021 MacKenzie Denney—Reporter.

At the February 18th meeting of the Sew-Sow Sweet Club, there was a game called ice-breaker where you had yarn and would throw it to other people. The person with the end of the yarn, has to roll it up while weaving and maneuvering until they get to the end. Jena and Holt Pelloni showed us how to use different cake decorating tips to decorate cupcakes. Next, Brooke and Dawn Arnold did a presentation on their Californian rabbits. Finally Audri brought white chocolate covered pretzels with sprinkles and explained how to make them as her presentation. The meet was then brought to a close

Meeker 4-H Council February Report

4-H Council February 10, 2021 Johnny Allmon—Reporter.

On Wednesday February 10 at 6:30 we had a 4-H Council meeting. At the meeting we talked about the pros and cons at the Achievement night 2 weeks ago. Overall everyone did a great, awesome job to everyone! There were also some recommendations about side conversations in the audience. Some good news and important news also, so read this carefully. We are going to have a District Retreat on April-10th, here in meeker. So far there is no age restriction so everyone is invited. But there is a MAX of one hundred kids at the event. But it could change so keep watching out for different news otherwise. The Sow Sew Sweet also had a club meeting and reported to 4-H Council. They had elections and the officers are, President-Brooke Arnold, Vice president- Dawn Arnold, Secretary- Alex Trout, Treasurer- Althea Halstead, Reporter- Audri Henderson, Historian- James Petty, Rec leader- James Petty, Pledge leader- Azalia Bresnak

4-H HAPPENINGS

Mandatory Shooting Sports Training, held on February 2nd, was well attended in person and virtually. Leaders answered questions after the training and many 4-H members have started attending Archery and Air Rifle shooting practice. .22 rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines will start later this spring. Any Archery or Air Rifle members that missed practice can call the office to schedule a make-up training before practicing. Any .22 rifle, pistol or shotgun members can attend the next training, March 30th at 7:00 p.m. A virtual option will be available for those unable to attend in person.

Rangely Achievement Night Results for 2020

Rangely Achievement Night was held February 7, 2021 at The Gathering Event Hall. The event had been postponed from the original November date. Due to COVID restrictions we were only allowed a limit of 50 attendees. The Council made a very difficult decision. The decision was made to allow the 4-H Council members, who host the event annually, their families, and leaders who were presenting awards. Council members quickly become very versed in hosting events while being sure to uphold state and county health department regulation. The Herald Times live streamed the event for 4-H members and the community to attend virtually. Tacos El Torro catered, the dinner with a variety of delicious tacos with all the fixing. Shauna Rhea a local baker made chocolate and vanilla cupcakes with candy shaped 4-H animals on top. Outgoing 4-H Council officers hosted the event and did a wonderful job. New 4-H Council and their Advisors were installed, club awards and special awards were announced. Though this was a very small event the afternoon went super smoothly.

~Jayda Lewis 2019-2020 Rangely 4-H Council 2020-2021 Rangely 4-H Council Officer Slate Officer Slate President Corbin Lucero President Corbin Lucero Vice-President Kastyn Dembowski Vice-President Teijah Hall Secretary Teijah Hall Secretary Kastyn Dembowski Treasurer Braxton Hall Treasurer Braxton Hall Reporter’s / Historian Tyson Lewis & Reporter’s Whitney Rusher Dixie Hall Historian Cash Leischer & Dixie Recreation Leader Tyson Lewis, Cameron Hall

Preciado,& Dusty Hal Recreation Leader Trey Lewis & Dusty Hall Pledge Leaders Trey Lewis & Dixie Hall

Tyson Lewis, Cameron Advisors Jeanie Lucero, Jamie Pledge Leaders Preciado & Heather Hall Preciado & Brielle Lucero

Nick & Jamie Preciado, Senators Corbin Lucero & Kacey Advisors Heather Hall, Jeani Lucero Lapp & Roxie Fromang

Kastyn Dembowski & Senators Corbin Lucero

Rangely’s 2020 Achievement Night!

Rangely 4-H AWARDS for 2020 Rangely Achievement Night Award Results… 2020 Graduating Clover bud’s: Cooper Hill Friend of 4-H: Tracy Hayes Parent of the Year: Jimmie Mergelman Leader of the Year: Tami Dorris Meritorious award: Bonnie Coryell Outstanding Junior Leader Award: Justin Allred 4-H Youth Fund Award-Outstanding Junior Member Award: Kacey Allred 4-H Youth Fund Award-Outstanding Int. Member Award: Justin Allred 4-H Youth Fund Award-Outstanding Senior Member Award: Corbin Lucero

We would like to recognize and give a special thanks to the Lions Club & White River Electric for their continued and generous support in sponsoring all the completion awards for the General Indoor Projects. Wool Grower Awards: Wool Growers representatives have asked us to announce that the 2019-2020 Wool Grower Awards will be announced later this spring.

LIVESTOCK, HORSE, & DOG RECORD BOOK AWARDS:

Record books are one of the most challenging tasks of the 4-H year. The skills and knowledge gained while learning to complete a record book will last a lifetime.

Grand Champion Junior Market Poultry Trey Lewis

Grand Champion Junior Horse Dixie Hall Grand Champion Intermediate Horse Cameron Preciado Reserve Champion Intermediate Horse Jasmine Preciado Grand Champion Senior Horse Teijah Hall

Grand Champion Junior Market Swine Dixie Hall Reserve Champion Junior Market Swine Cooper Fielder Grand Champion Intermediate Market Swine Tyson Lewis Reserve Champion Intermediate Market Swine Aubriana Tapia Reserve Champion Senior Market Swine Kasen Lebleu

Grand Champion Intermedaite Breeding Swine Cameron Preciado

Grand Champion Senior Market Beef Corbin Lucero

Grand Champion Junior Breeding Sheep John Raley Grand Champion Intermediate Breeding Sheep Braydin Raley Reserve Champion Intermediate Breeding Sheep Ryann Mergelman

Reserve Champion Senior Market Goat Whitney Rusher

4-H HAPPENINGS RECORD BOOKS From 2020

We still have quite a few Bags from the Meeker Achievement Night!

If you did a Livestock Project in 2020, and have not yet received your Record Book back, please contact your Extension office or stop by and we will have it for you along with any awards from Achievement Night.

If you did an Indoor Project in addition to your Livestock project or only an Indoor Project and completed, we also have an award for those members.

Please contact us with any question, thank you!

Attention…

4-H Community Clubs and Project leaders…

If you would like to share something in the Monthly Newsletter, please be sure to have it emailed to either [email protected] or [email protected]

NO Later than the 3rd Wednesday of each month by 12 noon in order to make it in the upcoming months Newsletter.

We would love to hear some of the fun things our 4-H Clubs / projects are up to and help spread the word of your meeting dates and times!

Include a small write up and pics if you have them and we will do our best to get them in.

Please call if you have any questions

ANIMAL TIP SHEETS

F.Y.I from Extension

RED BOOKS Are In! If you would like a CSU National Cattleman’s Beef Association Red Book, we have them available in our Meeker Extension Office.

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F.Y.I from Extension

WINTER HOURS CSU EXTENSION

MEEKER EXTENSION OFFICE HOURS AS OF NOVEMBER 9TH 2020: MONDAY— THURSDAY 8:00 AM— 4:00 PM WE WILL BE OPEN OVER LUNCH & BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ON FRIDAY’S

RANGELY EXTENSION OFFICE HOURS AS OF NOVEMBER 9TH 2020: MONDAY— THURSDAY 8:00 AM— 5:00 PM CLOSED FROM 12 NOON—1:00 PM FOR LUNCH & BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ON FRIDAY’S

February 2021

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Groundhog Day 2/2 COMM. CLUB LEADER CLOVERBUDS HORSE PROJECT 1 2 MTG. 530 (k) 3 4 (NEH) 4PM 5 6 RETURNING MEMBER NIGHT 4PM (OEH) ENROLLMENT SHOOTING SPORTS HORSE ADVISORY COUNCIL DEADLINE 5 PM MANDITORY SAFETY RBC MQA (NEH) MTG. (OEH) 7PM MTG. 5:30 PM (K) 6:30-8:30 PM

MEEKER 4H COUNCIL 630 CAKE DECO IT’S SHOWTIME” PM (NEH)

7 8 9 10 11 POULTRY/RABBIT 12 13 4 - 530 PM RANGELY OEH 6PM RANGELY 4H COUNCIL 6:30 PM PROJECT NIGHT ACHIEVEMNET (4-H BLDG) (W. ANNEX) (NEH) 630-730 PM 4-H ARCHERY (4H NIGHT MEEKER NEW 4-H BLDG.) 6-8 PM THE GATHERING FAMILY ORIENTATION RANGELY NEW FAMILY 6PM (OEH) 630 PM AIR RIFLE (4H RANGELY OPEN ORIENTATION ANX 5 PM BLDG.) 4-6 PM HOUSE THE 2/10 GATHERING 6:30PM

14 15 Presidents’ Day 16 17 HORSE PROJECT 18 19 20 NIGHT 4-5 PM (OEH) Valentine’s Day IT’S A WAY OF LIFE (OEH)6PM LIVESTOCK ADV. COUN- COOKING PROJECT NIGHT CIL 5:30 PM (O) 4-H ARCHERY (4H (K) 4-530 PM BLDG.) 6-8 PM SHOOTING SPORTS ADV. COUNCIL 7 PM (O) SOW, SEW, SWEET (OEH) 6-7 PM AIR RIFLE (4H Pesticide Clinic Meeker BLDG.) 4-6 PM 2/17 10-2:45 OEH Bldg.

21 CHIPIGETT (ELKS 22 23 CHIPIGIT 24 DOG ADVISORY 25 26 27 LODGE) 5:00 PM (ELKS LODGE) COUNCIL 6 PM (K) PANTHER 6PM COUNTRY DEADLINE FOR RANGELY NEW FAMILY HUNTER SAFETY HORSE & HORSELESS ORIENTATION ANX 5 PM (ANNEX) 6PM REGISTRATION FEB 28th HORSE PROJECT NIGHT AIR RIFLE (4H ERBM CATTLE CLINIC (OEH) 6:30-7:30 PM BLDG.) 4-6 PM & WEIGH-IN 28 MEEKER 2/24 4-H ARCHERY (4H BLDG.) 7-8 PM FAIRGROUNDS STARTS 12 NOON –5 PM

March 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

4-H AIR RIFLE (4H CLOVERBUDS Hunter Hunter St Patrick’s Day1 2 3 ARCHERY BLDG.) 4-6 PM 4 5 6 (4H (NEH) 4PM Safety Safety 2/17 BLDG.) Education Education 7-8 PM HORSE PROJECT 4H Bldg. NIGHT 4-5PM (NEH) 4H Bldg. 6-8 pm 8am - 5 pm HORSE ADVISORY COUNCIL ERBM Rec Center. ERBM Rec Center. MTG. 5:30 PM (K) Hunter CAKE DECO 4-H ARCHERY (4H POULTRY/RABBIT 7 8 9 10 BLDG.)7-8 PM 11 12 4-H OFFICER 13 Safety 4 - 530 PM PROJECT NIGHT TRAINING Education (4-H BLDG) MEEKER 4H COUNCIL 630 (NEH) 630-730 PM HORSE SAFETY PM (NEH) (NEH,OEH,K) DAY (OEH, K, IA)

4H Bldg. 9AM –2PM IT’S SHOWTIME” RANGELY 4H COUNCIL 6:30 PM 10-2 PM MEEKER 8 - 12 noon OEH 630 PM MEEKER ERBM Rec Center. (W. ANNEX) AIR RIFLE (4H 14 15 DISTRICT 16 17 BLDG.) 4-6 PM 18 19 20 Spring Daylight Savings 4-H COOKING PROJECT NIGHT RETREAT IT’S A WAY OF LIFE ARCHERY HORSE PROJECT NIGHT 4-5 PM (OEH) (K) 4-530 PM REGISTRATION (OEH) 6PM (4H BLDG.) LIVESTOCK ADV. Pesticide Clinic 7-8 PM SOW, SEW, SWEET OPEN - COUNCIL 5:30 PM (O) 3/15 - 3/26 Meeker (OEH) 6-7 PM 10-2:45 OEH Bldg. SHOOTING SPORTS ADV. COUNCIL 7 PM (O) AIR RIFLE (4H 21 22 23 24 BLDG.) 4-6 PM 25 PANTHER 26 27 COUNTRY DOG ADVISORY (ANNEX) 6PM MARCH 30TH COUNCIL 6 PM (K) 2ND 4-H ARCHERY (4H MANDATORY BLDG.) 7-8 PM SHOOTING AIR RIFLE (4H 28 29 SPORTS 30 31 BLDG.) 4-6 PM TRAINING HORSE & HORSELESS MEEKER (NEH) HORSE PROJECT NIGHT 4-H ARCHERY (4H 7-8 PM (OEH) 6:30-7:30 PM BLDG.) 7-8 PM

Linda Masters Tera Shults Jayda Lewis Extension County Director 4-H Program Coordinator 4-H Program Coordinator (4-H/Youth Development, & Meeker Rangely Agriculture) Newsletter prepared by: Inge Bair / Tonya Merz [email protected] / [email protected] Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds Rio Blanco County Western Annex 700 Sulphur Creek Road 17497 Hwy. 64 Meeker, CO 81641 Rangely, CO 81648 Phone: 878-9490 Phone: 878-9495 http://co-rioblancocounty.civicplus.com/205/CSU-Extension