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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Nebraska 4-H Tech Changemakers is Hosting a Leadercast 2022; Registration Extended to May 18
The Right Stuff: Next Level Leadership will be held Friday, May 20, from 9:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. at Hardin Hall Auditorium on UNL East Campus. Cost is $35 and includes lunch, door prizes and resources. Register by May 18. This event is a great opportunity for adults and high school youth. Continue reading…
Dog Virtual Trivia Contest, May 11–18
The Lancaster County 4-H Dog Virtual Trivia Contest will be available Wednesday, May 11, Noon–Wednesday, May 18, 11:59 p.m. Contest is open to 4-H’ers ages 8–18 — need not be enrolled in a specific project and do not need a dog. This year’s contest will focus on Terrier dog breeds. Continue reading…
Big Red Summer Academic Camps Deadline May 20
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are residential, career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. They are open to all youth grades 9th/10th–12th, including recent high school graduates. This year’s dates are June 12–17. Registration deadline is May 20. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Next Chapter College Readiness Program, June 13 & 16
Next Chapter at Nebraska is a college- and career-readiness program delivered through the Nebraska 4-H program that helps students prepare for and succeed in college by providing the skills students need to reach their academic goals. Continue reading…
Clover College Still Has Many Workshops Open!
4-H Clover College will be June 21–24 at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Youth must be currently at least 6 years old (as of June 21) to attend. Need not be enrolled in 4-H. Continue reading…
Livestock Premium Auction Donations Needed
Please remember to talk with your community businesses to get donations for the Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Purple Ribbon Livestock Premium Auction. The success of the auction is dependent on 4-H’ers to acquire donations and buyers for the auction to support scholarships for the youth of this county! Continue reading…
4-H Council Golf Tournament Fundraiser, Oct. 2
“FORE” for 4-H — a 4-H Council Golf Tournament Fundraiser — will be held Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle. 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. This tournament is four-person scramble and costs $75 per golfer or $300 per team. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
In 2 Weeks — Support 4-H Youth During Give to Lincoln Day
Lancaster County 4-H Council is one of the nonprofits the community can give to during “Give to Lincoln Day” on May 26, coordinated by Lincoln Community Foundation. Your donation is made bigger by a proportional share of a $500,000 challenge match fund! Continue reading…
Wonder Cats 4-H Club Welcomes New Members; May 26 Field Trip
The Wonder Cats 4-H Club is accepting new members. Meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month, 4:30–5:30 p.m. We rotate between in-person meetings with speakers and demonstrations, and Zoom meetings so members are able to work with their cats at home. Continue reading…
Livestock Judging Overnight Camp at UNL East Campus, June 8-10; Register by May 23
The 2022 Winners Unlimited Livestock Judging Camp for youth ages 7-18 will be held at University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus on June 8-10. Students will be housed at Masengale Hall for the duration of the camp. Cost is $300 and registration deadline is May 23.
Life Challenge Contest, June 1; Register by May 26
The Lancaster County 4-H Life Challenge will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 8:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Register by Thursday, May 26 by calling 402-441-7180 (there is no entry form). Continue reading…
New Impromptu Speech and Video Communication State Public Speaking Contests, Deadline June 1
Nebraska 4-H has added two new categories to the State Public Speaking Contest which will be held at University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus Union on Friday, June 24. Any 4-H youth ages 10–18 may participate, unlike the Speech and PSA contests which required qualifying at a county contest. Continue reading…
Horse Identification Forms Due June 1
Each horse which will be shown at Super Fair must be identified on form “4-H Horse Identification Certificate” and submitted to Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County office by June 1. Forms are available at the office as a carbon copy form. If you use the online form at http://go.unl.edu/horseID... Continue reading…
Sewing Help Sessions, June 3 & 4
Sewing Help sessions for 4-H youth ages 8 and up will be held Friday, June 3 from 12:30–4 p.m. and Saturday, June 4 from 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at the Bernina Sewing Center, 5500 Old Cheney Rd, Suite 7, Lincoln. No fees or pre-registration required, just drop in. Continue reading…
Horse Judging Contest, June 3
The Lancaster County 4-H Horse Judging Contest will be held on Friday, June 3 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 3, 5 p.m. Registration will be 4:30–5 p.m. Open to all 4-H’ers — need not be enrolled in a horse project. Enter day of contest. Continue reading…
Premier Animal Science Event, June 22–23; Entries Due June 3
The Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) will be held June 22–23 at UNL East Campus. For more information, visit https://4h.unl.edu/pase. 4-H volunteer Tyler Pickenpaugh will be coaching this year’s Lancaster County 4-H livestock judging teams. Entries are due Friday, June 3. Continue reading…
Pre-District Horse Show, June 4
The Lancaster County 4-H Horse VIPS Committee is sponsoring a 4-H Pre-District Show on Saturday, June 4, 8:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 3 to help youth prepare for Districts. All youth ages 8–18 are welcome — need not be in 4-H! Continue reading…
District Horse Show in Lancaster County, June 9
A 4-H District Horse Show will be held on Thursday, June 9 at the Capital City Horse Arena, 12900 N. 14th St., Raymond, NE. No stalls will be available. Show flyer is at https://4h.unl.edu/documents/NE4H-Horse-District-Flyer_Raymond_050922.pdf. Contact Kate Pulec at kpulec3@unl.edu or 402-441-7180.
Babysitting Training for 5th–10th Graders, June 9; Register by May 30
Extension Educator Hayley Jackson will present a Babysitting Training open to all youth ages 11–15 on Thursday, June 9, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Register by Monday, May 30. Space is limited. Continue reading…
State Hippology and Horse Judging Entries Due June 13
State Hippology & Horse Judging contest entry forms must be submitted to the Lancaster County Extension office by Monday, June 13. Lancaster County 4-H Council will pay the entry fees for Lancaster County 4-H’ers. For more information about the contests, visit https://4h.unl.edu/horse/state-expo. Continue reading…
Plant Science Online Contests; Available through June 21
All youth and adults may test their knowledge of plants through two upcoming plant science online contests.
• Lancaster County 4-H Online Tree ID and Grass & Weed ID Contests will be available from Friday, June 3, 9 a.m. through Tuesday, June 21, 9 a.m. Continue reading…
Plant Science In-Person Contests, June 15
Three Plant Science Contests will be held Wednesday, June 15, 10 a.m.–noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Registration is required by Monday, June 13 by calling 402-441-7180. Open to 4-H’ers from all counties, ages 10–18. 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…
4-H Summer Camps Start May 31
Nebraska State 4-H Camp near Halsey will offer several overnight camps May 31 through Aug. 7, open to all youth ages 8–18. The recent fire in the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey did not affect the area near 4-H camp. 4-H Summer Camps will operate as normal this summer! Continue reading…
Originally published May 13, 2022 -
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