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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
4-H Council Alumni Scholarship, Deadline Sept. 30
Lancaster County 4-H Council is sponsoring a new $500 4-H alumni scholarship. Must be a Lancaster County 4-H alumni at least one year post-high school and has continued involvement in 4-H program as a leader or volunteer. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Seeking Names of Veterans For Quilts of Valor
As part of the national Quilts of Valor program, 4-H'ers completed four patriotic quilts this past year to be given to veterans who have been touched by war either physically or mentally. After being showcased at the Super Fair, the quilts are ready to be awarded this fall and we are looking... Continue reading…
Sept./Oct. Nebline Has Several 4-H Top Results
The Sept./Oct. Nebline features several lists of Lancaster County 4-H top results:
• Super Fair
• State Horse Expo
• State Fair
• State Public Speaking
Nebline e-news version is at https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/lancasterextension Continue reading…
Youth Science Day for Homeschooled Youth, Nov. 2
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County will present a Youth Science Day for Homeschooled Youth on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 9–11:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Open to all homeschooled youth, grades K–6th (most lessons are geared towards 3rd–5th graders). Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium, Application Deadline Oct. 1
The annual Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium will be held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Animal Science Complex on Nov. 19-21. The symposium is designed to introduce youth to careers opportunities and current issues in the beef industry... 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…
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…
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…
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…
Leader Update, Oct. 21 - Register by Oct. 11
All 4-H leaders and volunteers helping with clubs and independent members are encouraged to attend the Fall 4-H Leader Update on Thursday, Oct. 21 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. You may attend either the 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. session. Continue reading…
Participate in the Lincoln Veterans Parade - Register for 4-H Group by Oct. 11
The Lincoln Veterans Parade will be held Sunday, Nov. 7, 2 p.m. in downtown Lincoln and all Lancaster County 4-H'ers are invited to participate! Clubs, individual members and volunteers are welcome. If you are interested, please contact Five Star 4-H'ers 4-H club co-leader Tammy Sheldon at... Continue reading…
National STEM Challenge
Let’s go on a Galactic Quest together through the new 4-H STEM Challenge! Designed by Clemson University, the 2021 4-H STEM Challenge focuses on the mysteries and adventures of space exploration. Through Galactic Quest, students will explore the history of humans in space, the technology... Continue reading…
Originally published September 24, 2021 -
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