Lancaster County 4-H E-Newsletter - July 8

Presentations Contest Deadline July 11

Illustrated Presentation uses visual aids to show and tell others how to do something.This year’s Presentations Contest will be Saturday, July 16, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Must preregister by July 11. Open to all 4-H’ers ages 8–18 (4-H age). Need not be enrolled in a specific project. All participants are strongly encouraged to read the handout.

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/hnr7
 

Sewing Help Sessions, July 11-14

Kath Conroy, a 4-H clothing superintendent, is offering to help 4-H'ers with their sewing projects. Her help sessions will be at Bernina Sewing Studio in the Piedmont Shopping Center on Monday, July 11 through Thursday July 14, 12:30–4 p.m. each day. There is no cost and registration not required.

 

Fashion Show Deadline July 18

4-H members enrolled in clothing projects are eligible to model their garment in the 4-H Fashion Show.In the Fashion Show contest (formerly Style Revue), 4-H’ers learn how to present themselves and gain confidence as they model their clothing projects and show proper fit of their clothing. Contest consists of two parts:
1) Judging which is held July 26,
2) Public Show held Aug. 4 during Super Fair

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

Interview Judging at Super Fair, Aug. 3

A 4-H member discusses her First Aid Kit with the judge at the 2015 Lancaster County Super Fair.Interview judging is Wednesday, Aug. 3 starting at
9 a.m. in the Lincoln Room. Members, parents or leaders can call the Extension office at 402-441-7180 to sign up members for a five-minute time slot — preregister between July 11 and 29. Continue reading…

 

Clover Kids Show & Tell at Super Fair, Aug. 7

Clover Kids Show & Tell at the 2015 Lancaster County Super FairAll Clover Kids are invited to show & tell their 4-H exhibits at the Lancaster County Super Fair, Sunday, Aug. 7, starting at 1 p.m. Youth are also invited to do a skit or song.To sign up, call 402-441-7180 between July 11 and July 29, or at the static exhibit area Tuesday, Aug. 2, 4–8 p.m.

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/iq4e
 

Livestock Judging Contest, Aug. 7

At the 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest during the Lancaster County Super Fair, Youth may judge as individuals or teams. Teams will consist of four youth and one adult. The Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest will be held Sunday, Aug. 7, 12 noon–2 p.m. in Pavilion 1. Preregister by Thursday, Aug. 4, 6 p.m. in the Livestock Office at the fair. Come join the fun judging livestock and bring your parents! Continue reading…

 

Make It With Wool State Contest

The object of the Make It With Wool Contest is to promote the beauty and versatility of wool fabric and yarn; and to encourage personal creations in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving of wool fabric. The state contest will be Nov. 19 in Lexington. There are youth and adult divisions.

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/nu2w
 
Originally published July 8, 2016 - Submit an Item