4-H - Lancaster County

Kiwanis Karnival is Free, Fun Family Event, April 13

Kiwanis Karnival 17.jpgFamilies of 4-H members and Elliott Elementary School students are invited to attend the annual Kiwanis Karnival, a FREE family event. Kiwanis Karnival will be held Friday, April 13, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Elliott Elementary School, 225 S. 25th St., Lincoln. The Karnival features carnival type games for the kids, bingo for adults, prizes, snacks, fun and fellowship. Lincoln Center Kiwanis has sponsored this event for over 50 years — providing prizes and snacks. Come join the fun!

 

Pawsitive Pups 4-H Start-Up Meeting, April 20

dog agility from Suzi.jpgPawsitive Pups is a new 4-H club devoted to dogs. Renae Jacox is a past 4-H member and avid dog enthusiast, she is eager to get the club going. She will have an informational start-up meeting on Friday, April 20, 6 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center 4-H office located by Pavilion 3. Please RSVP... Continue reading…

 

Help Available for Fair Entomology Projects

Jody Green interview judging an insect collection at the 2017 Lancaster County Super Fair.Preparing entomology (insect) projects for Super Fair can be confusing and can seem complicated. Help is available from Jody Green, extension educator and urban entomologist, for youth who are interested in preparing an insect collection or one of the many other 4-H entomology projects... Continue reading…

 

March Spotlight Newsletter Posted Online

SpotlightGraphic17.jpgNebraska's “Spotlight on 4-H Newsletter” for 4-H volunteers, members and families is packed with information and resources. March topics include:
• Your Student's Next Chapter
• Clubs: Money Management
• Finding Passion & Discovering Strengths
• Contest: PASE/Life Challenge
• Teens as Teachers

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/xt2r
 

Raise Your Hand for Kids in Nebraska!

Raise Your Hands Leaderboard_2018.jpgRaise your hand to support 4‑H in Nebraska. Between April 1–May 15, the three states across the nation with the most hands raised will win $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000. Note: Those who raised their hands last year may complete the form again this year. Complete the online form to vote for your state.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/fn4o
 

Register Your Community Service in April

True-Leaders-in-Service-logo 18.jpgThis April, as part of True Leaders in Service and National Volunteer Appreciation Month, 4‑H’ers across the nation will pledge their hands to larger service. Local 4-H clubs and youth are encouraged to register their community service projects during April.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/zryx
 
Originally published April 6, 2018 - Submit an Item