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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Video Companion Animal (and Cat) Showmanship Deadline Aug. 13
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 or cat project. This statewide contest is open to youth ages 10–18 who are enrolled in a companion animal... Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension Western Dressage Clinic, Aug. 13-14
Nebraska Extension will offer a Western Dressage Clinic on Aug. 13-14 at the University of Nebraska Animal Science Complex on East Campus. Come watch and learn! Reduced rates for youth. Contact Sheila Purdum (spurdum2@unl.edu) if you have any questions.
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
State Fair Volunteers
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Nebraska 4-H is looking for volunteers for the days leading up to, and during, the 2021 Nebraska State Fair. A wide variety of roles and times are available, and no prior experience is necessary. Volunteers receive a fair pass for the day(s) they volunteer.
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members, Next Meeting Nov. 14
Youth in 7th–12th grade — want to have so much fun making new friends, doing community service projects and other activities that you won’t realize you are learning important leadership skills? Join Lancaster County 4-H Teen Council! Continue reading…
New State 4-H Rodeo in Lincoln, Oct. 9, Deadline Sept. 17
Nebraska 4-H is partnering with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rodeo Team to offer an all new State 4-H Rodeo! The event will be held at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 9. Classes include goat tying, barrel racing, pole bending, tie down roping, break-a-way roping... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
State Fair Static Exhibits Need To Be Brought to Extension Office Aug. 23 or 24
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, 4-H static exhibits were selected for the Nebraska State Fair by the judges in their respective areas. A purple State Fair sticker was placed on all exhibits selected for State Fair. Continue reading…
State Fair 4-H Schedule
The 2021 Nebraska State Fair will be Friday, Aug. 27–Monday, Sept. 6 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. For a schedule of 4-H activities at the State Fair and more, go to http://4h.unl.edu/state-fair.
New 4-H Cat Club, Meeting Aug. 26
Are you a young person in Lancaster County who wants to learn more about cats, how to care for them and how to train them? Would you like to build camaraderie with other cat lovers? Join Lancaster 4-H's new cat club. Continue reading…
Originally published August 13, 2021 -
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