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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H State Rodeo, Oct. 8
Come join the Lancaster County 4-H horse exhibitors at the Nebraska 4-H State Rodeo on Saturday, Oct. 8, in Lincoln at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds - Pavilion 3. The public is invited to watch at no cost! Continue reading…
Youth Leadership Conference Ambassadors, Applications Due Oct. 14
Nebraska 4-H is accepting applications for the 2023 Youth Leadership Conference Ambassadors! Ambassadors serve on the planning committee for the 4-H Youth Leadership Conference, which will be held June 16-18 at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp. The Ambassador program is open to all youth ages 14-18... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium, Application Deadline Oct. 1
The annual Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium will be held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Animal Science Complex on Dec. 2–4. The symposium is designed to introduce 10th, 11th and 12th graders to career opportunities and current issues in the beef industry... 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…
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…
4-H Leader Update/Training, Oct. 20; Register by Oct. 6
All 4-H leaders and volunteers helping with clubs and independent members are encouraged to attend the Fall 4-H Leader Update/Training on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Attend either the 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.... Continue reading…
4-H Foundation Trail Ride Oct. 14-16 Near Halsey
The 2022 4-H Foundation Trail Ride will be held Oct. 14-16 at the Halsey Pines Retreat & Nebraska 4-H Camp. Enjoy a 2-day guided ride through the scenic Nebraska National Forest near Halsey, delicious meals, family activities and great entertainment! The registration fee is $60/adult & $30/youth... 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…
Horse Awards Night, Oct. 27
The annual Lancaster County 4-H Horse Awards Night will be Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m. at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Awards presentation includes Incentive Awards, Horsemanship Levels, All-Around Awards, Herdsmanship... 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 of Continue reading…
Paper Basket Workshop, Nov. 5; Register by Oct. 31
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. 5 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Super Fair 2023 Dates
Save the dates! The 2023 Lancaster County Super Fair is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 3–Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. 4-H/FFA exhibits and events are planned for Thursday, Aug. 3–Sunday, Aug. 6. 4-H Horse Shows are planned for Wednesday, Aug. 2–Sunday, Aug. 6.
Originally published September 23, 2022 -
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