**COMING UP THIS WEEK**
Capital Biz Club: Upcoming Holiday & 2020 Events
4-H'ers and their families interested in joining the Capital Biz 4-H Club are invited to attend the Turbine Flats Holiday Open House & Market, Friday, Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m., 2124 'Y' Street, Lincoln (near UNL City Campus). Meet the innovators, tour the beautifully decorated building and learn about... Continue reading…
Ag Society Annual Meeting, Dec. 10
The Lancaster County Agricultural Society (which acts as the Fair Board) will hold its Annual Meeting and Board election on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Lancaster Event Center, 84th & Havelock, in meeting room to be announced (see signs when you arrive). Voting will take place 5:30–6:30 p.m. for three... Continue reading…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Meet 2019–2020 4-H Council
Lancaster County 4-H Council, comprised of adult and youth volunteers, is responsible for determining long- and short-term goals and policy for Lancaster County 4-H. Council also raises funds to help support 4-H programs, activities and scholarships. Continue reading…
Bicycle Contest Superintendent and Volunteers Needed!
Lancaster County 4-H is seeking a superintendent and volunteers to assist with the 2020 Bicycle Safety Contest. In this county-only contest, 4-H’ers test their riding and safety skills, take a multiple choice quiz and participate in a bicycle inspection. A superintendent and accompanying... Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
It’s Time To Re-Enroll in 4-H!
The 4-H year is Oct. 1–Sept. 30 and, since it is a new 4-H year, all 4-H members and volunteers must re-enroll for the 2019–2020 4-H year (even if you just enrolled in August or September). New members and fair projects may be updated through June 15. Projects do not carry over from previous... Continue reading…
4-H Awards & Scholarships Due Dec. 31
Many Lancaster County 4-H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Dec. 31. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County 4-H Achievement Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. Forms are available at http://go.unl.edu/4has and the Extension office. Continue reading…
Seeking Photos Related to Achievement Award Applications
This year, families and club leaders are encouraged to submit photos related to award application accomplishments to kpulec3@unl.edu by Dec. 31. These photos may be used in the Year in Review video and multimedia presentation at Achievement Celebration.
4-H Achievement Application Replaces Career Portfolio
This year, the Nebraska 4-H Achievement Application replaces Nebraska 4-H Career Portfolios. The Achievement Application has two versions: junior for ages 8-14 (county only) and senior for ages 15–18 (county and state). Continue reading…
Dog 4-H Club Starting in January
The 4 On The Floor dog 4-H club for youth ages 9–18 will start its second year on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at the Lancaster Event Center – 4-H office located by Pavilion 3. Meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last about an hour, generally held every Thursday. Summer schedule (after May) to be... Continue reading…
Horse and Rabbit 2020 Calendars
Lancaster County Horse and Rabbit exhibitors can start planning for next year with the Horse 2020 Calendar at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/horse/HorseDates20.pdf and Rabbit 2020 Calendar at
https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/rabbit/RabbitDates20.pdf Continue reading…
Originally published December 6, 2019 -
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