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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Dressage Schooling Show, April 30; Entries Due April 16
The Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show, presented by the Lancaster County Horse VIPS committee and Esprit De Corps 4-H Club, will be held on Saturday April 30, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. Open to all ages to benefit the 4-H horse program. Entries are due April 16. Continue reading…
Lunch & Learn Volunteer Training Series, April 18–22
In celebration of the Week of the Volunteer, Nebraska 4-H will be hosting a live Lunch & Learn volunteer training series. Starting at noon CDT, each session will provide practical tips and information for volunteers and club leaders, followed by discussion and networking time. Continue reading…
Runza Night for Lancaster County 4-H, April 19
Support 4-H by eating at Runza on 33rd and Pioneers on Tuesday, April 19 from 5–8 p.m. Simply mention 4-H and Lancaster County 4-H Council will receive 15% of the proceeds. 4-H Council helps support 4-H programs, activities and scholarships.
Jelly Making Zoom Class, April 19
Nebraska Extension's food preservation team will present a free Zoom class, "Jelly Making," on Tuesday, April 19, 7-9 p.m. Extension's experts will give a live demonstration of making jelly and answer your questions. The virtual class is open to everyone — adults and youth. Continue reading…
April 26 Deadline for May 3 Horsemanship Level Testing
A 4-H Horsemanship Advancement Level testing will be held on Tuesday, May 3, at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. All of the written horsemanship level requirements must be completed and submitted to Kate Pulec before the riding portion of the levels can be conducted. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
District/State Horse Show Entries Due May 6
4-H’ers competing in 4-H district and state horse shows must be 10 years of age by Jan. 1 and meet level requirements. For specific requirements, entry process, link for online entries, 2 & 3-year old western pleasure affidavits and more information, visit https://4h.unl.edu/state-horse-expo-entry. Continue reading…
4-H Alum T-shirts
Lancaster County 4-H seniors who graduate in spring 2022 are eligible for a free 4-H alum T-Shirt, courtesy of Lancaster County 4-H Council. If seniors have not already received their shirt, they may pick it up at the Extension office at 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
YQCA Has Moved to a New Online System
Nebraska 4-H requires all members enrolled in a livestock project to complete annual quality assurance certification through the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) program. The program has recently moved to a new online system at https://yqcaprogram.org. Continue reading…
Order Seeds for Special Garden and Agronomy Projects by End of April
4-H families have the opportunity to participate in the special garden and/or special agronomy projects this year. The Special Garden Project is Rubenza Cosmos. The flowers of the Rubenza are unique and the petals change color as they age. The Special Agronomy Project is broomcorn sorghum... Continue reading…
Spring Leader/Volunteer Update Training, April 28
What is “Essential Pizza?” New leaders, experienced leaders, volunteers and parents are invited to attend a 4-H Leader/Volunteer Update Training on Thursday, April 28, 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. to find out. (You choose which time to participate.) Continue reading…
Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-In, May 10
4-H/FFA market sheep or market meat goat exhibitors planning to participate in the performance class based on rate of gain at the Lancaster County Super Fair must have their lambs and goats weighed on Tuesday, May 10, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 1. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H Council 4-H Camp Scholarships
A select number of Lancaster County 4-H members will receive full scholarships to attend a 4-H summer camp near Halsey! Applicants must be age 8 or older and currently enrolled in 4-H. Recipients may receive this scholarship only once. Preference given to applications submitted by May 1. Continue reading…
Originally published April 15, 2022 -
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