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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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…
Make It With Wool Contest Deadline Oct. 15
The 2021 State Make It With Wool Contest will be Saturday, Nov. 20, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Adams County Extension Office in Hastings. Everyone is invited to the public Fashion Show at 1 p.m. Entry forms, fees, wool samples and wool testing fees are due Oct. 15. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Horse Awards Results and Photos Online
2021 Lancaster County 4-H Horse Awards Night results are now posted at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/horseawards.
Photos are on Flickr at https://www.flickr.com/photos/unlextlanco/albums/72157719973467246.
The Horse Highlights Reel is posted on YouTube at https://youtu.be/9wzg5HKN9LU.
Slime, Jelly Worms & Goo: Food Science Workshop, Register by Nov. 15
All youth ages 8–18 are invited to slip into their lab coat and be a scientist at the Slime, Jelly Worms & Goo: Food Science workshop to be held Saturday, Dec. 4, 9–11:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Workshop will be taught by Trevor Kauer... Continue reading…
Finger Knit Workshop, Registration Due Dec. 6
All youth ages 8–18 are invited to learn how to finger knit a scarf at the Finger Knit & Fiber Arts 4-H Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 11, 1:30–3 p.m. at the Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Explore how to drop spindle yarn and other fiber arts concepts. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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…
Originally published October 8, 2021 -
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