March 2006

Edited March 12, 2006

COMMUNITY CLUB MEETING: Wednesday, March 8, 6:30 pm at Sunset School . We had a talent show by our members and a dress rehearsal for Skit Night. All skit members had their costumes and props. We will also had time for project reports.

To give a report at a Community Meeting, any project leader who would like their members to give a project report should contact Allyson Davis at 606-6567 or Margaret at 447-6980 to be placed on the agenda. We would like to have all our members display their accomplishments. Call Allyson Davis at 606-6567 to be placed on the program.

COUNTY PRESENTATION DAY was a success for Del Arroyo-4H. We had one individual presenter and members in Share the Fun and Cultural Arts and most will be going on to Sectional Presentation Day.

SMALL ANIMAL FIELD DAY was Saturday, March 4, 10 am to 2 pm at The Barn. There were information, displays, hands-on activities, contests, and more. Rabbit medal testing was available.

POULTRY FIELD DAY was Saturday, March 11, 10 am - 2 pm at the Dunsmuir House in Oakland .

BEGINNING 4-H FIELD DAY is Saturday, March 18, 9 am, at the Gem & Mineral Building , Pleasanton fairgrounds. No entry is required.

SECTIONAL PRESENTATION DAY is Saturday, March 25, 8:45 am - 4:00 pm at UC Davis. Attend this great event and support our members. Evaluators and Room Hosts are needed. Please contact Carol Crossett 510-881-1124 if you can help.

SKIT NIGHT is Friday, March 31, 6:30 pm at Canyon Middle School in Castro Valley. Our club will present “The Mission 4Hers.” Plan to attend and bring the whole family for a fun evening of entertainment.

CAT FIELD DAY is Saturday, April 8, 10 am – 2 pm, Dunsmuir House, Oakland. Cats will be judged by four different judges. All cats need to be bathed, groomed, and nails trimmed. Enrollment in a cat project is not necessary to participate. For more information contact Carolyn Vane, 510-582-8067.

HORSE FIELD DAY is Sunday, April 9, 9 am - 3 pm, Hillcrest Farms, Sunol

ROCKET FIELD DAY is Saturday, April 14, 4 pm at Robertson Park , Livermore

COOKING FIELD DAY is Saturday, April 29, 1 - 3 pm, Pleasanton Community Church

*Note – while field days are aimed at a specific activity, they are designed for everyone, whether in a related project or not. All 4-H field days offer information and fun for the entire family and there is no charge to attend.

THIRD ANNUAL TRI VALLEY YOUTH FOOD DRIVE is Saturday, April 16, with distribution of collection bags one week prior. Sign up for this community service at our CC Meeting. We still need a chair and an adult advisor.

LIVERMORE EARTH DAY is Saturday, April 22. Help clean up Arroyo Mocho riparian areas and remove non-native plants. Day includes continental breakfast, survival pack, BBQ lunch, t-shirt, giveaways, children's games, live music, and educational booths. Bring hats, sunscreen, and chairs for festival. Meet at Robertson Park at 8:30am , work until noon .

DOG PLAY DAY is Saturday, May 20, 10 am – 2 pm, Dunsmuir House, Oakland . There will be agility competition, conformation, obedience, dog games, and prizes. Enrollment in a dog project is not necessary to participate. For more information contact Carolyn Vane 510-582-8067.

**MEMBER NEWS**

I had fun at food preservation. I made fruit cocktail. I really liked to eat the apples and grapes and stuffing them in jars. By NB

At food preservation we had fun making fruit cocktail. I liked the pears and apples the best. I liked it when we got to chop up the fruit and stuff the fruit in jars. I also liked it when I got to help the younger kids. Food preservation was fun!

By CB

I helped plant trees on Saturday in the city of Livermore . I'm glad I did because I get to see them grow while I grow up in Livermore .

By GP

I found out that the City of Livermore was planting trees. So my family and I called some 4H families to help. Last Sat. we planted 25 trees. K and I planted 6 of them. It was a lot of fun. I'm glad everyone decided to help because there would not have been a lot of volunteers. Plus we were on the channel 30 news. I hope you get a chance to help next time.

By VP

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Plans for staffing the Cake Booth at the fair are already underway. Larger clubs (like ours) are being asked to take additional time. If you would consider heading up a 5 or 6 hour shift during the second week of the fair, contact Margaret for days and times available. Also, sign ups are already starting for early morning help in the cake booth. Time is approximately 6 am – 10 am to help bake, frost, clean, etc. Sign up sheet (adults only) will be at our CC Meeting.