Thursday, May 1, 2008

May 1 — 6:30 p.m., Shady Pine Club meeting.

May 2 — 1:45 p.m., 4-H Friday, Community United Methodist Church.

May 2 — 1:45 p.m., Cloverbuds meeting.

May 2 — 2 p.m., Entomology Project meeting.

May 2 — 2:15 p.m., Colorado Mountaineers Club meeting.

May 2 — 3:15 p.m., Goat Project meeting.

May 5 — 6 p.m., Beef Project meeting.

May 6 — 6:30 p.m., Colorado Kids Club meeting.

May 7 — 4 p.m., Sportsfishing Project meeting.

Demolition Derby manager needed

One of the highlights for many visitors to the Archuleta County Fair is the Demolition Derby.

The Fair Board is currently seeking a person or group of individuals who would be willing to organize and manage the Derby Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Archuleta County Fair. Previous managers of the Derby have left organized details and records for you to use in making the necessary preparations.

Contact Kim at the Extension Office at 264-2388 if you are interested. The Derby will not take place if someone from the community will not take on. the management role.

Volunteer at the fair

According to the dictionary, the definition of treasure is that it is something highly valued.

“Traditions We Treasure,” the theme of the 2008 Archuleta County Fair, invokes the images of those things highly valued within our community.

We are currently seeking volunteers of all ages and abilities for the Archuleta County Fair on July 31 and Aug. 1, 2 and 3.

Without the help of our volunteers, the fair would not happen. If you are interested in lending us your talents and abilities, you may go online at www.archuletacountyfair.com to find a PDF version of our volunteer form or contact the Extension Office at 264-2388.

Small acreage workshop

Colorado State University in conjunction with Fort Lewis College Department of Agriculture are excited to announce the second annual Small Acreage Management Workshop at the San Juan Basin Research Center in Hesperus on May 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost will be $15 and will include handouts, door prizes, snacks and lunch by Zia Taqueria and Bread.

Topics for the various tracks include: Anima — marketing animal products, fencing, plus cattle, alpaca and goat production; Season Extension — learn how to build an affordable cold-frame greenhouse from start to finish. All hands-on, bring your tools; Plant — weed ID and management, small fruit and fruit tree production and care, alternative gardening techniques, irrigation, composting and pollinators.

Space is limited, so R.S.V.P. as soon as possible.

The Research Center is located on the west side of Colo. 140, approximately 4.7 miles south of U.S. 160. Contact Darin Parmenter at 382-6464 for more information.