New E-Newsletter Format!
Did you notice -- Lancaster County 4-H is using a new format for our monthly email announcements! Let us know if you find it helpful or not. Email vjedlicka2@unl.edu
4-H Enrollment Forms Due!
Attention 4-H club leaders and independent members — your fall enrollment forms MUST be updated with member and volunteer information, and returned to the extension office in order to be enrolled for the 2012 year. Project information can be updated until June 15.
New 4-H Photography Club Starting
Do you like photography? Then come to the first 4-H Photography Club meeting on Thursday, April 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Educational Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Open to all youth ages 8-18. Call Tracy at 402-441-7180 if you plan to attend. Continue reading…
Dog Skill-A-Thon, April 10
Test your dog knowledge at the third annual 4-H Dog Skill-A-Thon Tuesday, April 10, 3–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Youth do not need to be present the entire time. Just come at your convenience — it usually takes one to two hours. Continue reading…
Paws-On Dog Workshop, April 28
UNL Extension is presenting a statewide 4-H Paws-On Dog workshop on Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center - Exhibit Hall. Fee is $15 per person. Registration is due by April 20. Continue reading…
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/pawsonClover College Instructors Needed
4-H Clover College is four days of fun-filled, hands-on workshops for youth ages 6 and up, June 12–15 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. If you have workshop ideas, or if you would like to teach a workshop or volunteer to help, please contact Tracy at 402-441-7180.
4-H/FFA Fair Books Have Been Mailed
The Lancaster County 4-H & FFA Fair Book contains entry information for 4-H & FFA members exhibiting in 4-H/FFA. Fair Books have been mailed to all 4-H & FFA families and it is online. Many fair handouts, forms, and videos also on this website.
New in 4-H at Fair
See the Fair Book for detailed information about each of the following: Continue reading…
A WORD ABOUT SPORTSMANSHIP
All of us have a stake in making the 2012 fair the best ever. Practicing good sportsmanship and making ethical decisions isn’t just for our youth. Parents, volunteers, and officials are expected to practice good sportsmanship and make ethical decisions as well. Continue reading…
Table Setting Contest Superintendent Needed
Do you enjoy the 4-H Table Setting contest and helping youth? Here is a great opportunity to do both. A Table Setting superintendent is needed for the 2012 Lancaster County Super Fair. Find another interested person and become a team. Call Tracy at 402-441
Discover, Learn, and Grow at 4-H Summer Camps
2012 4-H Summer Camps operated by UNL Extension are open to all youth ages 5–18 (need not be in 4-H). With three unique Nebraska locations at Halsey, Gretna, and Alma, there are more than 40 camps ranging from half day to seven days/six nights! Save 10% by registering before April 15!
Kiwanis Karnival, April 14
Lincoln Center Kiwanis sponsors an annual Kiwanis Karnival, a FREE family event. This year, it will be held Saturday, April 14, 6–8 p.m. at Elliott Elementary School, 225 S. 26 St., Lincoln. For more information, call Lorene at 402-441-7180.
4-H Speech & PSA Contests
The Speech and Public Service Announcement (PSA) contests provide 4-H’ers the opportunity to learn to express themselves clearly, organize their ideas, and have confidence. Learn more at a Speech/PSA workshop on Thursday, March 29, 6 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Continue reading…
4-H/FFA Sheep Weigh-In, May 3
4-H/FFA members planning to exhibit market sheep need to have their lambs officially tagged and weighed on Thursday, May 3, 6–8 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center - Pavilion 2. For more information, call Cole at 402-441-7180.
Furniture Painting Workshop, May 12
Lancaster County 4-H is presenting a “Junque to Jewels” furniture painting workshop on Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Cost is $5. Bring a piece of unpainted furniture and a sack lunch. Register by May 7 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
4-H Spring Tack Swap, March 31–April 1
Come and shop the first Annual “4-H Spring Tack Swap,” Saturday, March 31–Sunday, April 1 at the Lancaster Event Center - Amy Countryman Arena. Ten percent of all proceeds will support Lancaster County Horse VIPS Committee fundraising efforts. Continue reading…
Horse Level Testings, April 17 and May 1
A riding skills level testing will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 5:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center - Amy Countryman Arena. Anyone wishing to be tested must sign-up by April 10. Contact Marty at 402-441-7180 or mcruickshank2@unl.edu. A second testing is scheduled for May 1, sign-up by April 24.
Horse VIPS Dressage Schooling Show, April 28
The 4-H Horse VIPS Committee is hosting a Middle Cross Dressage Schooling Show on Saturday, April 28 at Middle Cross Stables (Lowell Boomer’s historic facility, 500 Sprague Road, Roca). The show is a fundraiser for Horse VIPS and funds support the 4-H Horse program. Open to all youth and adults.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/5f34-H Spotlight Newsletter for Volunteers
Nebraska’s “Spotlight on 4-H Newsletter” for 4-H volunteers is mailed to club organizational leaders. It is also posted online. March topics include: Diamond Clover, Know Your Cultivar, Photography Project Changes, Exciting Electricity!
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/davNebraska Agriculture Youth Council Conference
Nebraska Agriculture Youth Institute (NAYI) is a conference for high school juniors and seniors from across Nebraska held July 9–13 at UNL East Campus. Application deadline is April 15.
More details at: http://www.agr.ne.gov/nayi/index.htmlLancaster Ag Society Hall of Fame Nominations Due May 1
The Lancaster County Ag Society is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame located at the Lancaster Event Center in the Business Center. It recognizes volunteers who have made significant contributions to the Lancaster County Fair. For more information, contact the Event Center at 402-441-6545. Continue reading…
Originally published March 27, 2012 -
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