***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Presentations Contest, register by July 9
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 preference. Continue reading…
Babysitter's Training, register by July 9
A Babysitting Training through the American Red Cross taught by Extension Educator Jaci Foged will be held Thursday, July 19, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Register by Monday, 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…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Agility Practice Opportunity July 19 & 23
Kenl-Inn is offering their facility and expertise to help you get ready for county fair as part of their contribution to our county 4-H dog program. Make sure to utilize this opportunity to increase your agility skills. Continue reading…
Clover College photos posted on Flickr
Photos from all 59 Clover College workshops are now on Flickr! A huge thank you to all of this year's instructors and volunteers!
4-H volunteers needed
Lancaster County 4-H is asking for adults and youth to help 4-H during the Lancaster County Super Fair. If you, someone from your club or an interested volunteer would like to help, contact the Extension office at 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
Super Fair 4-H interview judging, Aug. 1
Interview judging is Wednesday, Aug. 1 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Lincoln Room. 4-H’ers have the opportunity to talk to judges about their fair static exhibits and share what was easy, what was challenging and the lessons they learned. 4-H’ers also learn what the judge looks for and how to improve Continue reading…
Table Setting Contest, Aug. 3
The Table Setting Contest will be held during the Super Fair on Friday, Aug. 3 at the Lancaster Event Center (Exhibit Hall — use east entrance). Judging time slots are 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Register by Tuesday, July 24 by calling 402-441-7180 (there is no entry form). Provide 4-H’ers age and category Continue reading…
Chicken Dinner fundraiser, Aug. 3
Lancaster County 4-H Council is hosting a Chicken Dinner on Friday, Aug. 3, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Exhibit Hall - Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room (during the 4-H Table Setting Contest). Dinner features Raising Cane’s chicken fingers hot off their food truck, tasty side dishes, dessert and a drink! Continue reading…
Clover Kids Show & Tell at Super Fair, Aug. 5
All Clover Kids, youth ages 5–7 by Jan. 1, 2018, are invited to show & tell one of their 4-H exhibits or a small animal during Clover Kids Show & Tell on Sunday, Aug. 5 in the Lincoln Room, Clover Kids exhibit area (15-minute time slots run from 1–2:45 p.m.). Clubs may show a group project or Continue reading…
Livestock Judging Contest, Aug. 5
A 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest will be held during the Lancaster County Super Fair on Sunday, Aug. 5, 12 noon–2 p.m. in Pavilion 1. Register by Thursday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m. in the Livestock Office at the fair. Come join the fun judging livestock and bring your parents! There will be a short Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
State 4-H Horse Show
The Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Exposition will be held July 15–19 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Information is at 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.
Horse Incentive forms due July 27
Any Lancaster County 4-H’er may participate in the horse incentive program and earn points by participating in horse-related activities between January 1 and July 20. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! The points you tracked from participating in horse-related activities must... Continue reading…
Super Fair 4-H/FFA entry pass hangtags available
4-H/FFA exhibitors can get free 4-H/FFA entry pass hangtags for their immediate families at the Extension office (available now through August 1). These entry passes allow one vehicle and its occupants to enter the fairgrounds each day Thursday, August 2–Sunday, August 5. Continue reading…
Static exhibit entry tags/cards available
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, all exhibits which don’t move (for example, Food & Nutrition; Photography; and Science, Engineering & Technology) are called static exhibits. EACH 4-H static exhibit must have a 4-H Static Exhibit Entry Tag attached. Some classes require additional information. Continue reading…
Rabbit Comment Cards 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…
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…
Originally published July 6, 2018 -
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