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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
State Fair Static Exhibits Need To Be Brought to Extension Office Aug. 22 or 23
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, 4-H static exhibits were selected for the Nebraska State Fair by the judges in their respective areas. A purple State Fair sticker was placed on all exhibits selected for State Fair. After Super Fair, exhibitors will be mailed a detailed State Fair instruction... Continue reading…
State Fair 4-H Schedule
The 2021 Nebraska State Fair will be Friday, Aug. 26–Monday, Sept. 5 at Fonner Park in Grand Island. For a schedule of 4-H activities at the State Fair and more, go to http://4h.unl.edu/state-fair.
Download the Nebraska Extension App for State Fair
The 2022 Nebraska State Fair is coming up quickly! Get access to everything 4-H-related in an app! Download the Nebraska Extension mobile app (http://go.unl.edu/zbap) for the earliest possible access to 4-H show programs, contest schedules, results and more! Continue reading…
State Fair 4-H Exhibitor Discount Tickets
State Fair 4-H static exhibitor families will be able to order discount tickets directly from the Nebraska State Fair. Lancaster County 4-H will email the link and password to 4-H'ers whose static exhibits qualified for State Fair. There is a limit of 10 tickets per exhibitor. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H at Super Fair Overview Video
An overview video of 4-H projects at the 2022 Lancaster County Super Fair is now on YouTube at https://youtu.be/b25VYtgNEnQ! Take a look at the many 4-H activities at the fair and what several 4-H'ers said was their favorite part of the fair!
4-H at Super Fair Photos on Flickr
Photos of Lancaster County 4-H exhibits, contests and animal shows at the 2022 Lancaster County Super Fair are now posted on Extension's Flickr Collection, at https://www.flickr.com/photos/unlextlanco/collections/72157720768187301/. Lots of youth accomplishments to see!
4-H Council Alumni Scholarship, Deadline Sept. 30
Lancaster County 4-H Council is sponsoring a $500 4-H alumni scholarship. Applicant must be a Lancaster County 4-H alumni of at least one year post-high school and has continued involvement in 4-H program as a leader or volunteer. Application form is available at Continue reading…
4-H Information Night for New Members and Volunteers, Oct. 4
Do you know youth who are interested in joining 4-H or adults who would like to help start a club? Invite them to 4-H Information Night on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m. at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
UNL CASNR Visit Day, Oct. 15; Register by Oct. 7
University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) is hosting its annual Experience the Power of Red Visit Day for students grades 8–12 on Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. There is no charge. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Morrill Hall's Sunday With a Scientist Features UNL Bee Lab on Aug. 28
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Bee Lab, who was the July Heart of 4-H Award winner for presenting workshops at 4-H Clover College, will be featured at the University of Nebraska State Museum at Morrill Hall, 645 N. 14th St., Lincoln on Sunday, Aug. 28, 12–3 p.m. Continue reading…
4-H State Rodeo in Lincoln, Oct. 8; Deadline Sept. 16
The Nebraska 4-H State Rodeo for 4-H'ers ages 10–18 will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, in Lincoln at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds - Pavilion 3. The event offers youth an opportunity to showcase their skills in working with their equine partners through speed and agility contests. Continue reading…
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members; Next Meeting Sep. 18
Attention 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 4-H Teen Council! Guest presenters provide fun, hands-on activities at meetings! 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…
Make It With Wool Contest, Deadline Oct. 15
The 2022 Nebraska Make It With Wool contest will be held Saturday, Nov. 19 beginning at 9 a.m. in Lexington at Trinity Lutheran Church, 205 East 7th Street. Open to youth and adults, participants model their creations in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving of wool fabrics and yarns. Continue reading…
Originally published August 19, 2022 -
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