Douglas 4-H Buzz

February, 2022 Edition

Market Beef ID Deadline

The market beef ID deadline is fast approaching! This deadline is for those who want to identify and exhibit a beef market animal (beef steer, market beef heifer, dairy steer) with a birthdate of January 1, 2021-August 31, 2021 at the county fair. These animals need to be ear tagged and identified by February 15, 2022.

All other beef animals (breeding heifer, cow/calf/ prospect calf) are identified later.

You can find all of the information about the tagging and ID process here. Ear tags are to be ordered through the google form included in the letter. If you have questions or concerns please let us know.

Event Information

Douglas County 4-H Open Skate

4-H open skate is back by popular demand! Tessa Dutcher, Douglas County 4-H volunteer and Alexandria Figure Skating Club coach and member of Professional Skaters Association will provide basic tips. Event will kick off with tips and tricks and hopefully skating games like red light, green light and answering questions about skating opportunities.

This event is for any 4-H member interested in getting outdoors with some skating experience or a good sense of balance. Skaters need to provide their own skates (figure or hockey skates) that are sharp and ready to go. Newly purchased skates fresh out of the box are not sharpened. Cowing Robards has used skates and can sharpen skates for pond or outdoor rink skating. Please dress for outdoor weather; there is no warming house.

Please find any weather related announcements on our Facebook page the day of the event. We hope to see you there!

When?

Sunday, Feb 6, 2022, 12:30 PM

Where?

Brandon Lions Skating Rink, Brandon

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Share the Fun

Share the Fun is an opportunity for youth to experience public speaking, creativity, performing, and working together as a team.

Douglas County 4-H invites youth to create a skit, perform it and video it and submit for judging. We are opening it up to family skits, or club skits, or even youth from different clubs that want to work together to create a skit.

Video submissions are due May 1. Be creative, think outside the box and have some fun with it! Youth may also submit an entry for individual talent which can encompass playing an instrument, singing, dancing, poetry, dramatic reading, and more!

Acts will be evaluated and judges' comments provided. Cash prizes for skits and talent acts awarded! Questions, contact Jodi at hintz010@umn.edu.

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Horse Project Day Save the Date!

Mark your calendars for horse project day! This event will take place on Sunday, February 27 from 1-3 p.m. at the Douglas County Public Works meeting room. Youth and families interested in learning about the horse projects should plan to attend. There is no cost but registration is appreciated by completing this google form. Please register no later than Tuesday, February 22.

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LAST CALL- Organizers Still Needed for Rabbit Fun Show!

We are looking for a club and or additional volunteers to coordinate the rabbit fun show. A few individuals have stepped forward but to offer this event we need at least five more volunteers. Please consider volunteering at this event and reaching out to Jackie no later than Monday, February 14 if interested so a decision can be made.

In the past, this event has been held the last Sunday in April at the Brandon Auditorium in Brandon. The date has been reserved for April 24, 2022. Typical schedule is 9:30 a.m. setup, 10:30 a.m. registration, 11:30 a.m. judging begins and 3/4:00 p.m. conclusion and cleanup.

This event is a great fundraiser, you get the registration fees! Food has been available but is not necessary. If interested or for more information, contact Jackie at jkokett@umn.edu.

Review Projects in 4HOnline

Now is a good time to log into mn4honline.com and review projects. Many project groups are forming and specific project information will be mailed to families based on project interests. If interested in a project area, make sure it's entered in your 4hOnline profile. This does not commit you to this project but includes you on any mailings or workshop opportunities for that area. If you have questions or need help adding projects, please contact the Extension Office.

Early Education In Need of Volunteers

Early Education Center is looking for a few youth volunteers to help with an event called "Go Wild for Books" on Friday, February 4 from 4-6 p.m. They need helpers to read to youth. For more information or if interested, please contact Jackie at jkokett@umn.edu.

Upcoming Events

February 6 - Douglas County 4-H Open Ice Skate (Brandon Lions Skating Rink)
February 12 - BLU & TEEL Youth Leader workshop (Detroit Lakes)
February 15 - Market beef ID's due
February 21 - Extension office closed for Presidents' Day
February 27 - Horse Project Day (Public Works)
February 28 - Douglas County 4-H Leaders Council Meeting (Public Works)

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Jodi Hintzen at hintz010@umn.edu or Jackie Kokett at jkokett@umn.edu

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