4-H - Lancaster County January E-Newsletter

Award & Scholarship Forms Due Dec. 31

Awards due Dec. 31 include the Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover Program. Pictured are last year's Level 4 recipients.Final call! Lancaster County 4-H award forms and college scholarship applications are due by Dec. 31. Recipients will be announced at the 4-H Achievement Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014. Information and forms are available online and at the Extension office.

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/4has
 

2014 4-H Calendar

A 2014 4-H Calendar is compiled and posted online.A 2014 4-H Calendar is compiled and posted online. You can start saving dates! Of note: the Lancaster County Super Fair will be July 31–Aug. 9 (4-H/FFA Exhibits & Events July 31–Aug. 3).

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/tcox
 

Horse Incentive Program Begins Jan. 1

Any Lancaster County 4-H’er can participate in the horse incentive program and log hours/points by participating in various horse-related activities Jan. 1-June 30. Guidelines will be posted soon. Forms will be the same as last year.

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/7k8p
 

Overnight Lock-In for 4th & 5th Graders, Jan. 16-17

The Lock-In includes a sleep over, games, fun projects, snacks and movies!All 4th and 5th graders are invited to 4-H Teen Council’s annual overnight Lock-In, which will be held Friday, Jan. 17, 8pm–Saturday, Jan. 18, 8am at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. The theme will be "There is No Place Like Nebraska." Cost $15/person, registrations due by Jan. 15.

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/2y7p
 

Market Beef Weigh-In, Jan. 30

Market beef weigh-in at the 2012 Lancaster County Super Fair.4-H and FFA exhibitors showing market steers or heifers at the Lancaster County Super Fair, Nebraska State Fair and/or Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Stock Show must identify and weigh-in their projects on Thursday, Jan. 30, 6–8pm at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 2. Continue reading…

 

4-H Achievement Celebration, Feb. 11

Congratulations to all 4-H youth who commit themselves to excellence!Lancaster County 4-H and 4-H Council invite all Lancaster County 4-H’ers, 4-H families and volunteers to 4-H Achievement Night on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30pm at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Light snack provided.

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/h40f
 

Project 4-H Runway, Jan. 3

Have a fun day of designing a recycled garment and then participate in a runway show at Project 4-H Runway on Jan. 3.4-H members who have completed at least one year of Clothing Level 2 are invited to participate in Project 4-H Runway on Friday, Jan. 3. This all-day event starts at 8:30am at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Cost is $5 and includes lunch. Register by Dec. 30 by calling 402-441-7180.

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/akq2
 

Crocheting Workshop, Feb. 8

Learn how to crochet a washcloth utilizing the single crochet stitch at the “Basic Crocheting” workshop.4-H youth ages 10 and up are invited to learn how to crochet a washcloth utilizing the single crochet stitch at this workshop on Saturday, Feb. 8, 9am at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. No cost – all supplies will be provided. Must preregister by Feb. 5 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…

 

Pillow Sewing Workshop, Feb. 22

4-H youth will learn beginning sewing skills and make a pillow at the "Pillow Party" sewing workshop on Feb. 22.4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to learn beginning sewing skills and make a pillow at the “Pillow Party” sewing workshop on Saturday, Feb. 22, 9am at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. No cost to attend. Sign up by Feb. 19 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…

 

UNL Scholarships Currently Being Awarded

Scholarships at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are being awarded to students who have been admitted. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible in order to ensure their best opportunity at receiving a scholarship or financial/gift aid. Many scholarships have a Jan. 15 deadline.

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/ktri
 
Originally published December 18, 2013 - Submit an Item