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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Two New Videos: Dog Trophy Agility and Fashion Show
Two new videos have been posted on YouTube:
• 4-H Dog Agility Trophy (Level 6) Example at https://youtu.be/Jr-5JFlV_wQ
• 4-H Fashion Show at 2022 Lancaster County Super Fair (replaces low resolution livestream) at https://youtu.be/a6Y3e_fTAcQ
Horse Stampede March 25; Entries Due March 6
The statewide 4-H Horse Stampede is planned for Saturday, March 25 on UNL East Campus. This event offers a variety of 4-H horse contests that don’t require live horses, including public speaking, demonstration, quiz bowl, art and photography. NEW THIS YEAR — All entries will be done online... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
2023 4-H Calendars
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
4-H Members and Leaders — Please Re-Enroll!
The 4-H year is Oct. 1–Sept. 30 and, since it is a new 4-H year, all 4-H members and volunteers must re-enroll for the 2022–2023 4-H year (even if you just enrolled in August or September).
The website to enroll or re-enroll is https://v2.4honline.com. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is Now on Instagram and TikTok!
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…
4-H Thanks 2022 Sponsors
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…
4-H/FFA Livestock Requirements for Super Fair & State Fair
The 2023 Lancaster County 4-H/FFA Livestock Checklist is now online at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/2023/4H-Livestock-Checklist-23.pdf and available at the Extension office. This 2-page handout lists deadlines, events and identification requirements... Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Camp Series Registration Now Open
Registration for the 2023 4-H camp season is open! There are a limited number of spots available this year, so we recommend families register as soon as possible. Session information and registration can be found at http://4h.unl.edu/camp. Continue reading…
Originally published January 6, 2023 -
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