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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Entrepreneurship Opportunity!
VentureLab’s Spark Mentorship Program includes 5 mentorship sessions over the course of 4 months and includes up to $500 in material resources. Youth ages 8-18 work to create a working prototype or scale their business idea with a focus on growing their entrepreneurial mindset. Continue reading…
State Fair Static Exhibit Pick-Up, Sept. 8
All Lancaster County 4-H static exhibits entered at the Nebraska State Fair must be picked up on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Please make arrangements for you, a friend, club leader or family member to pick up items.
Become a Youth Master Health Volunteer! Zoom Classes Start Sept. 9
Lancaster County Extension and 4-H are seeking several Youth Master Health volunteers as part of Well Connected Communities — must be at least a Freshman in High School. If you are interested in health, nutrition, medicine or community development, this opportunity is for you! Continue reading…
UNL CASNR Visit Day, Sept. 18, Deadline Sept. 10
University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) is hosting its annual Experience the Power of Red Visit Day for students grades 8–12 on Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. There is no charge. Learn how CASNR prepares students for careers... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H Council Seeks New Members
Serving on Lancaster County 4-H Council is a great opportunity to support 4-H, help provide leadership and work with a great group of people! Lancaster County 4-H Council is composed of youth (9th grade or higher) and adults working together in the interest of promoting activities... Continue reading…
4-H Information Night for Potential Volunteers and Members, Oct. 5
Do you know adults who would like to help start a club, or youth who are interested in joining 4-H? Invite them to 4-H Information Night held on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Make It With Wool Competition, Deadline Oct. 15
The 2021 Nebraska Make It With Wool competition will be held Saturday, Nov. 20 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Adams County Extension Office in Hastings. Open to youth and adults, participants model their creations in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving of wool fabrics and yarns. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
Herd That Conference, Sept. 15
The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program, along with the Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance Program, are excited to announce the first annual Herd That! Conference on Wednesday Sept. 15, 2021 in Lincoln, Neb. The conference will focus on the five areas of risk management specific to livestock. 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…
Culver's Night for 4-H, Sept. 20
Support 4-H by eating at any of the three Culver's restaurant locations in Lincoln on Monday, Sep. 20 from 4:30–7:30 p.m. Lancaster County 4-H Council will receive 25% of the proceeds. 4-H Council helps support 4-H programs, activities and scholarships.
Horse Awards Night, Sept. 30
The annual Lancaster County 4-H Horse Awards Night will be Thursday, Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Awards presentation includes Incentive Awards, Horsemanship Levels, All-Around Awards... Continue reading…
2021 4-H Foundation Trail Ride, Oct. 1-3
Come to this year’s 4-H Foundation Trail Ride, beginning Friday Oct. 1 through Sunday Oct. 3, 2021. Join us for an enjoyable, guided ride through the scenic Nebraska National Forest near Halsey. Enjoy delicious meals, family activities, and great entertainment. Continue reading…
4-H Golf Tournament Fundraiser, Oct. 3
The 4-H Council Golf Tournament Fundraiser will be held Sunday, Oct. 3 at the Woodland Hills Golf Course, 6000 Woodland Hills Drive, Eagle, NE with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. This tournament is a four-person scramble. Registration fee is $75 per golfer or $300 per team and includes... Continue reading…
Originally published September 3, 2021 -
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