4-H Staff Wish You a Happy New Year
Lancaster County 4-H staff wish all 4-H youth, families and volunteers a happy and healthy New Year! We look forward to another amazing 4-H year!
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
4-H at Omaha Fashion Week, Deadline is Jan. 2
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…
4-H Awards & Scholarship Forms Due Jan. 3
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…
Club Treasurer’s Reports are Due Jan. 3
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Horse Incentive Program Begins Jan. 1
Any Lancaster County 4-H’er may participate in the horse incentive program and earn points by participating in horse-related activities. The more points you earn, the more valuable the reward! Log hours/points by participating in various horse-related activities Jan. 1–July 21. Continue reading…
4-H Cat Show, Feb. 11
A 4-H Cat Show will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall, Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln. Registration and check-in from 8:15–8:45 a.m. Open to all youth ages 8–18 with a Clover Kids opportunity... Continue reading…
Speech & Public Service Announcement Contests, Deadline March 1
The 4-H Prepared Speech and Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contests provide 4-H’ers the opportunity to learn to express themselves clearly, organize their ideas and have confidence. The Lancaster County 4-H contests are open to all 4-H’ers ages 5–18. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members; Next Meeting Jan. 8
Attention youth in 7th-12th grade! Want to have so much fun making new friends and 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…
Nebraska 4-H Farrowed & Owned Swine Cohort; Register by Feb. 1
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…
4-H Crocheting Workshop, Jan. 21; Register by Jan. 9
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…
Complete Survey for 4-H Members and 4-H Leaders to Determine Milestone Recognition for Achievement Celebration by Jan. 11
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…
Overnight Lock-In for 4th & 5th Graders, Jan. 20-21; Register by Jan. 18
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…
Jammie Sewing Workshop, Feb. 18; Register by Feb. 6
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…
Achievement Celebration, Feb. 16
Lancaster County 4-H and 4-H Council invite ALL 4-H’ers, 4-H families and volunteers to the 4-H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. The evening’s theme is “Celebrating Awesomeness.” Continue reading…
4-H Rabbit Show, March 18
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…
20 Years of Heart of 4-H Award Winners!
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…
Originally published December 30, 2022 -
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