Douglas County 4-H families,
4-Hers have the opportunity to see the Colorado Mammoth at a discount price. They are having a Wild West Night and have invited 4-H to attend with discounted tickets.
February 27 is the Wild West themed night. They will have Mutton Bustin’ during halftime along with other Wild West themed activities throughout the evening.
For information and tickets, log on to this web site or contact Christina at 303-405-1688 or chengst@pepsicenter.com.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Teen writing contest in Castle Rock, CO
Douglas County 4-H members,
I know there are a few writers among us. See details below on an upcoming contest!
"Castle Rock teens ages 12-18 are invited to submit an original piece of writing inspired by the town of Castle Rock.
The My Castle Rock Teen Writing Contest, sponsored by Philip S. Miller Library at 100 S. Wilcox St. gives teens an opportunity to express themselves and tell the community what Castle Rock means to them. Registration for the contest runs through March, and submissions will be accepted through April 1.
Poems and essays will be judged by a library panel and via a public online voting process. Voting will be open April 3 through April 17. Contest winners will be announced April 26."
For more information, log on to the Douglas County Libraries web site.
I know there are a few writers among us. See details below on an upcoming contest!
"Castle Rock teens ages 12-18 are invited to submit an original piece of writing inspired by the town of Castle Rock.
The My Castle Rock Teen Writing Contest, sponsored by Philip S. Miller Library at 100 S. Wilcox St. gives teens an opportunity to express themselves and tell the community what Castle Rock means to them. Registration for the contest runs through March, and submissions will be accepted through April 1.
Poems and essays will be judged by a library panel and via a public online voting process. Voting will be open April 3 through April 17. Contest winners will be announced April 26."
For more information, log on to the Douglas County Libraries web site.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
4-H Project Display Board Tips
Douglas County 4-H members,
Some of you may already be thinking about or working on your 4-H display boards for fair (good for you!). The state office has a link on their web site that contains tips for creating the best display you can.
Take a look here.
Don't forget: you can purchase display boards at the Douglas County Extension Office for $3.50 each! We are located on the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock, CO. The address is 410 Fairgrounds Road.
Some of you may already be thinking about or working on your 4-H display boards for fair (good for you!). The state office has a link on their web site that contains tips for creating the best display you can.
Take a look here.
Don't forget: you can purchase display boards at the Douglas County Extension Office for $3.50 each! We are located on the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock, CO. The address is 410 Fairgrounds Road.
2010 Arbor Day National Poster Contest
Douglas County 4-H members,
Here is a fun poster contest to enter. The deadline for Colorado is March 5, 2010.
The theme is Trees are Terrific...and Energy Wise!
Join over 63,000 fifth grade classrooms in learning about the importance of trees in our world! Don’t miss out on this engaging and impactful opportunity to teach fifth grade students about the important role trees play in the production and conservation of energy! Download your free 2010 Arbor Day National Poster Contest materials http://www.arborday.org/kids/postercontest/index.cfm and help foster the next generation of tree stewards.
For more information contact:
Donna Davis, Coordinator
208 Santa Fe Avenue, Suite #21
La Junta, CO 81050
Phone: 719-384-9087
Email: dodavis@lamar.colostate.edu
Here is a fun poster contest to enter. The deadline for Colorado is March 5, 2010.
The theme is Trees are Terrific...and Energy Wise!
Join over 63,000 fifth grade classrooms in learning about the importance of trees in our world! Don’t miss out on this engaging and impactful opportunity to teach fifth grade students about the important role trees play in the production and conservation of energy! Download your free 2010 Arbor Day National Poster Contest materials http://www.arborday.org/kids/postercontest/index.cfm and help foster the next generation of tree stewards.
For more information contact:
Donna Davis, Coordinator
208 Santa Fe Avenue, Suite #21
La Junta, CO 81050
Phone: 719-384-9087
Email: dodavis@lamar.colostate.edu
Douglas County, join the Colorado 4-H STEMtv Team!
Douglas County 4-H members, here's an exciting opportunity! It would be great if Douglas County were represented in the Colorado STEM initiative. See details below.
Be on the cutting edge and join the Colorado 4-H STEMtv Team! This team consists of 30 youth throughout the state who are interested in developing leadership skills through science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) knowledge.
Workshops, tours, and service learning opportunities empower youth who have an interest in STEM related projects. Team members can learn, teach, volunteer, and report STEM news from their respective counties and regions.
The Colorado 4-H STEMtv Team workshops are open to 4-H members (13-19 years of age) who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math. Team members must re-apply every year. Applications are being accepted for youth members and adult volunteers. E-mail Willa Williams, 4-H Youth Development Specialist STEM and K-12, for an application at willa.williams@colostate.edu.
Be on the cutting edge and join the Colorado 4-H STEMtv Team! This team consists of 30 youth throughout the state who are interested in developing leadership skills through science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) knowledge.
Workshops, tours, and service learning opportunities empower youth who have an interest in STEM related projects. Team members can learn, teach, volunteer, and report STEM news from their respective counties and regions.
The Colorado 4-H STEMtv Team workshops are open to 4-H members (13-19 years of age) who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math. Team members must re-apply every year. Applications are being accepted for youth members and adult volunteers. E-mail Willa Williams, 4-H Youth Development Specialist STEM and K-12, for an application at willa.williams@colostate.edu.
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