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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Horsemanship Level Testings, April 20
A horsemanship advancement level testing will be held on Tuesday, April 20 in the evening at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. Sign-up deadline for the April 20 testing is April 13. Time slots will be emailed. Continue reading…
Ag Youth Institute Deadline is April 15
The Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) is a five-day summer program for current high school juniors and seniors to learn more about Nebraska agriculture and agricultural career opportunities. NAYI will be held July 12–16 at UNL East Campus... Continue reading…
4-H Leader Update Training April 22: Preregister by April 15
New leaders, experienced leaders, volunteers and parents are invited to attend the 4-H Spring Leader/Volunteer Update Training on Thursday, April 22, 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. (you choose which time to participate). You may attend in-person or participate via Zoom. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
REMINDER for 4-H’ers and Volunteers
We have many ribbons, comment sheets, plaques and certificates from the county and state fairs, Horse Awards, 4-H Achievement Celebration, and Speech Contest. Cheers to everyone on your fantastic work! But now is the time to please stop by the office and pick up your items as we have interns... Continue reading…
Week of the Volunteer Lunch and Learn Series
Nebraska 4-H is celebrating Week of the Volunteer by offering 4-H Volunteer Lunch & Learn sessions from Monday, April 19 through Thursday, April 22. Each session will start at Noon and will include 30 minutes of content followed by 30 minutes of discussion and networking time. Continue reading…
Quilt Binding Open House, April 25
Quilt Binding Open House on Sunday, April 25 from 1-5 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Sew as long as you can, arrive and go as needed. Help with the final step of enclosing the binding on Lancaster County’s four Quilt of Valor Quilts. If you like detailed hand... Continue reading…
Leader Packets Have Been Mailed and Posted Online
This year, club leaders and independent members will be mailed spring leader packets in the mail in late April. The information and handouts are also posted as PDFs at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/leaders.
Livestock Premium Auction Donations Needed
Please talk with your community businesses to get donations for the Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Premium Auction. The success of the auction is dependent on 4-H’ers to acquire donations and buyers for the auction to support scholarships for the youth of this county! For more information... Continue reading…
The Biggest Grower returns with summer learning, scholarship for high schoolers
Nebraska Extension and the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture will again be offering a student gardening competition this summer. Continue reading…
April Spotlight on 4-H Newsletter
Nebraska's “Spotlight on 4-H" newsletter for 4-H volunteers, members and families is packed with information and resources. Topics include: • Using Demonstrations in 4-H Meetings • Next Chapter • National 4-H Conference • Attitude of Gratitude • The Three R’s—Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle • Smart Cents
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***REMINDERS***
Runza Night for Lancaster County 4-H, April 20
Support 4-H by eating at Runza on 33rd and Pioneers on Tuesday, April 20 from 5–8 p.m. Simply mention 4-H and Lancaster County 4-H Council will receive 15% of the proceeds. 4-H Council helps support 4-H programs, activities and scholarships.
Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show, May 1
The annual Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show, provided by the Lancaster County Horse VIPS committee and Esprit De Corps 4-H Club will be held on Saturday May 1, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. Open to all ages to benefit the 4-H horse program. Entries are due April 17. Continue reading…
Special Garden and Agronomy Projects
4-H families have the opportunity to participate in the special garden and/or special agronomy projects this year. The Special Garden Project is growing Hakurei Turnip. This vegetable is a white salad turnip. The Special Agronomy Project is Teosinte... Continue reading…
Volunteer Opportunity
The YMCA is leading clean up after the Lincoln Marathon on Sunday, May 2 and are seeking volunteers willing to walk the marathon course while picking up trash and recyclables. All clean-up materials will be supplied and volunteers will walk no more than a mile or two. All volunteers receive a... Continue reading…
4-H/FFA Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-in, May 11
4-H/FFA market sheep or market meat goat exhibitors planning to participate in the performance class based on rate of gain at the Lancaster County Super Fair must have their lambs and goats weighed on Tuesday, May 11, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 1 (east side). Continue reading…
Donation Request for 4-H Silent Auction
Trying to figure out what to do with that “gift” you won’t use? Do you have a special item you’ve handcrafted and would like to donate for a great cause? Help support Lancaster County 4-H Council by donating items for their Silent Auction held during the 4-H Chicken Dinner Fundraiser held... Continue reading…
4-H Camp Scholarships for 4-H’ers
4-H Council will award full scholarships for a select number of Lancaster County 4-H members to attend a summer camp at Nebraska 4-H Camp near Halsey! Applicants must be age 8 or older and currently enrolled in 4-H. Preference given to applications submitted by May 1, will accept through July 31. Continue reading…
Originally published April 9, 2021 -
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