_________________________________
***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
National 4-H Week, Oct. 3–9
National 4-H Week will be Oct. 3–9. The theme, Find Your Spark, is a campaign developed by National 4-H Council. Join this year's celebration on social media using #4H and #NE4H and show us how you are celebrating! In Lancaster County, 4-H Information Night is part of National 4-H Week.
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…
_________________________________
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Paper Basket Workshop, Nov. 6 — Register by Nov. 1
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to a “Design My Place” workshop to engineer and construct a woven paper basket using recycled newspapers and wire on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. No cost to attend. Continue reading…
Livestock Better Fair Meeting, Nov. 9
All Lancaster County 4-H/FFA beef, bucket calf, poultry, sheep, swine, goat, dairy and llama/alpaca members, families and volunteers are invited to a 4-H/FFA Livestock Better Fair Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Continue reading…
_________________________________
***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…
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…
Halloween Bash at 4-H Camp Near Halsey, Oct. 23
Who’s up for some spooky fun? Bring the whole family out for a one-of-a-kind Halloween Bash on Saturday, Oct. 23, 5–9 p.m. at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp near Halsey. $30 ticket includes punch card for all carnival games and prizes, hayrack ride, caramel apple, popcorn, and hot chocolate or cider. Continue reading…
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…
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…
Super Fair 2022 Dates
Save the dates! The 2022 Lancaster County Super Fair is scheduled for Thursday, July 28–Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. 4-H/FFA exhibits and events will be Thursday, July 28–Sunday, July 31. 4-H Horse Shows are planned for Wednesday, July 27–Sunday, July 31.
Become a 4-H Youth Leadership Ambassador!
Hey high-school-age youth! Do you want to use your voice to share your perspective? Are you interested in developing & practicing leadership skills? Do you enjoy collaboration and learning? If so, apply to become a part of the Nebraska 4-H Youth Leadership Conference Ambassador Team. Continue reading…
Originally published October 1, 2021 -
Submit an Item