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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
The 4 On the Floor dog 4-H club for youth ages 9–18 will restart on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – 4-H office located by Pavilion 3. Meetings will be held every other Monday at 6:15 p.m. and last about an hour. Summer schedule to be determined. Continue reading…
The deadline for state-level senior Nebraska 4-H Achievement Applications has been changed to Jan. 5 (previously Jan. 15). Senior applicants need to submit applications early to lancaster4H@unl.edu by Tuesday, Dec. 27 or sooner, so 4-H staff can review, give feedback and 4-H'ers can make changes... Continue reading…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
In January 2003, Lancaster County 4-H began a monthly "Heart of 4-H Award" to recognize the outstanding contributions of 4-H volunteers. The list of all 240 volunteers reads like a who's who of 4-H movers and shakers! See https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/heartaward. Continue reading…
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held on Saturday, March 18, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18, with a Clover Kids class for youth ages 5–7. Continue reading…
The Nebraska 4-H Farrowed & Owned Swine Cohort provides members an opportunity to learn more about the swine industry by engaging in learning opportunities throughout the year and exhibiting their farrowed and owned swine project at the Nebraska State Fair. Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
Lancaster County 4-H now has more ways for 4-H families to keep connected with us! On Instagram, follow Lancaster County 4-H at http://www.instagram.com/lancastercounty4h. On TikTok, follow Lancaster County 4-H at https://www.tiktok.com/@lancastercounty4h. Continue reading…
Start marking your calendars! Lancaster County 4-H has compiled three handouts of 2023 events:
• Overall Calendar at https://go.unl.edu/4hcal
• Horse Calendar at https://go.unl.edu/horcal
• Rabbit Calendar at https://go.unl.edu/rabcal Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H is seeking teens interested in leading and facilitating this year’s Ag Innovators Experience! Three State Teen Leaders will be selected to attend the Ag Innovators Experience Training in Columbus, Ohio. An additional 20+ teen facilitators will be selected to deliver... Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H is pleased to partner with Omaha Fashion Week (OFW) to showcase the work of 4-H members during their Spring Showcase Student Night. OFW Student Night exclusively features student designers, including a 4-H collection. This collection consists of 10 to 15 garments modeled... Continue reading…
Many Lancaster County 4-H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Jan. 3. Forms are available at http://go.unl.edu/4has and the Extension office. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County 4-H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Continue reading…
All Lancaster County 4-H clubs are required to submit a Year End Treasurer's Report by Jan. 3. Bring or mail to Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln NE 68528 or email to lancaster4h@unl.edu. Continue reading…
4-H youth ages 10 and up are invited to learn how to crochet a washcloth utilizing the single crochet stitch at the “Basic Crocheting” workshop on Saturday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m. until about 11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Several 4-H milestones will be celebrated at the 4-H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. The following milestone honorees will receive special recognition: 2023 seniors, 3-year members, 2-year leaders, 5-year leaders, 10-year leaders, 15-year leaders... Continue reading…
All 4th and 5th graders are invited to 4-H Teen Council’s annual overnight Lock-In which will be held Friday, Jan. 20, 8 p.m.–Saturday, Jan. 21, 8 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Youth do not need to be enrolled in 4-H. Continue reading…
4-H youth ages 8 and older are invited to practice their basic sewing skills and make pajama or loungewear pants or shorts using a pattern at the “Jammie Jamboree” sewing workshop on Saturday, Feb. 18, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms... Continue reading…
The Lancaster County 4-H program — a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government — would like to thank all of the businesses, organizations and individuals who sponsored 4-H events, activities, programs and trophies during the 2022 4-H year. Continue reading…
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