***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
4-H - Lancaster County - June 22
Animal entries must be submitted online, deadline July 1
New in 2018, all 4-H/FFA animal entries for the Lancaster County Super Fair must be entered online at http://lancaster.fairmanager.com. This includes stall requests and livestock/poultry exhibitor T-shirt sizes. No paper forms will be accepted! Continue reading…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Rabbit Comment Cards are now available at the Extension office
Each rabbit exhibitor at Super Fair must complete a rabbit comment card for the following classes:
• Rabbit Show Comment Card (for market and breed classes)
• Rabbit Fur Class Comment Card
• Rabbit Pet Class Comment Card
It is highly encouraged to pick up comments cards at the Extension office... Continue reading…
4-H/FFA Livestock Booster Club scholarships, deadline July 6
Applications for the Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Booster Club $500 college scholarship are due July 6. Open to all Lancaster County 4-H/FFA seniors, but preference to those who have exhibited production livestock in 4-H or FFA.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/5bgPresentations Contest, July 14
This year’s Presentations Contest will be Saturday, July 14, 8:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Register by July 9 calling 402-441-7180 and providing youth name(s), age(s) by Jan. 1 of current year, presentation title, class number and time slot prerence. Continue reading…
Fashion Show, deadline July 17
Fashion Show judging will be Tuesday, July 24, 8 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. The public Fashion Show will be Thursday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center, Exhibit Hall.
Video Companion Animal (and Cat) Showmanship Contest
The Nebraska 4-H Video Companion Animal Showmanship Contest provides youth an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills they have developed in their 4-H companion animal project. This statewide contest is open to youth ages 10–18 who are enrolled in one of these companion animal projects... Continue reading…
Youth Livestock Premium Auction donations
Please remember to talk with your community businesses to get donations for the Lancaster County Youth Livestock Premium Auction held during the Lancaster County Super Fair. The success of the auction is dependent on 4-H’ers to acquire donations and buyers for the auction. Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
Babysitter's Training for 5th-7th Graders
A Babysitting Training through the American Red Cross taught by Extension Educator Jaci Foged will be held Wednesday, July 18, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Register by Tuesday, July 9. Cost is $35. Bring a sack lunch.
4-H sewing help sessions in July
Kath Conroy, a 4-H clothing superintendent, is offering to help 4-H youth with their sewing projects again this year. This exceptional seamstress has many years of experience helping 4-H’ers. Four help sessions will be held Monday, July 9 through Thursday, July 12, 12:30–4:30 p.m. each day at the Continue reading…
4-H summer camps
It is not too late to sign up for 4-H summer camps which are offered through Aug. 7. With locations at Gretna and Halsey, there are over 45 camps ranging from half day to five days/four nights. Many camps still have openings! Open to all youth ages 5–18 (need not be in 4-H).
May Spotlight newsletter posted online
Nebraska's “Spotlight on 4-H Newsletter” for 4-H volunteers, members and families is packed with information and resources. May topics include:
• #4HGrowsHere
• Club Meetings: Brain Breaks
• Showing Rabbits & Poultry
• Keep HOT Food Hot & COLD Food Cold
• 4-H Leadership Opportunities
Originally published June 22, 2018 -
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