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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Dog Showmanship Obedience Agility Rally Series (SOARS), First Clinic Jan. 21
Nebraska 4-H is presenting a Dog Showmanship Obedience Agility Rally Series (SOARS) of workshops in conjunction with Platte Valley Kennel Club for 4-H'ers 8-18 years old. The first clinic will be Saturday, Jan. 21, 1–4 p.m. at Go Dogs Inc., 2348 N. 83rd, Omaha. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
February is Nebraska 4-H Month!
February is Nebraska 4-H Month! Make plans to celebrate 4-H Month this February!
• Saturday, Feb. 11–Sunday, Feb. 12 — Weekend of Service — coordinate your own community service project or volunteer your time with a local non-profit organization. Continue reading…
Horse Judging School, Feb. 25
Horse show judges, aspiring judges, judging team coaches and youth are invited to attend the annual Nebraska 4-H Horse Judging School on Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Animal Science Complex on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East Campus in Lincoln. Continue reading…
4-H Club Gives Youth With Disabilities Opportunity to Show Lambs
Unified Showing is a 4-H club which empowers youth with disabilities through learning about and showing lambs with the aid of youth buddies. The club will practice once a week throughout the summer and then exhibit lambs at the 4-H Sheep Show during the Lancaster County Super Fair. Continue reading…
Save the Date: Clover College June 20–23
Lancaster County 4-H is planning to hold 4-H Clover College on June 20–23 at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms. Clover College is four days of “hands-on” workshops for youth ages 6 & up. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Teens, Join 4-H Tech Changemaker to Help Teach Digital Skills to Community Members
Teens (this includes teens in college!), here is a fun opportunity to increase your skills in leadership and community outreach! The program's focus is on educating teen leaders who will then teach community members digital skills to aid in upskilling or reskilling for employability. 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…
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…
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…
Market Beef Weigh-In, March 7
4-H and FFA exhibitors showing market steers or heifers at the Lancaster County Super Fair who want to participate in the rate of gain contest must weigh-in their projects at the 4-H/FFA Market Beef Weigh-In on Tuesday, March 7, 6–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Pavilion 2. Continue reading…
4-H'ers Ages 9 & Up May Participate in All In-Person Events at State Fair
Nebraska 4-H has lowered the age eligibility requirements for State Fair for all in-person events (livestock, contests, Fashion Show) to be 9 years of age (by January 1 of the current year). This change does not affect static exhibits which are selected by judges... Continue reading…
Originally published January 20, 2023 -
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