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***BREAKING NEWS***
4-H After-Fair Feedback Surveys Due Oct. 1
All Lancaster County 4-H/FFA members, families and volunteers are invited to provide constructive feedback, potential changes and generate ideas for the 2024 Lancaster County Super Fair and 4-H program areas through the following After Fair Meetings & Feedback opportunities. Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members; Next Meeting Nov. 12
Attention youth in 7th–12th grade! Want to have so much fun making new friends, doing community service projects and participating in other activities that you won’t realize you are learning important leadership skills? Join 4-H Teen Council! Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Nebraska Horse Advisory Committee Accepting Applications By Sept. 30
Are you a parent, 4-H leader, horse trainer, or volunteer who would like to be more involved in the 4-H Horse program? Check out the Nebraska 4-H Horse Advisory Committee! We are looking for passionate and involved people to add to our committee. Continue reading…
4-H Leader Update/Training, Oct. 19; Register by Oct. 9
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. 19, 9 a.m. via Zoom or in-person at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
4-H Information Night for New Members and Volunteers, Oct. 22
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 Sunday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m. at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Note: this year it is on a Sunday.
Continue reading…
Youth Science Day for Homeschooled Youth, Nov. 7
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County will present a Youth Science Day for Homeschooled Youth on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 9–11:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Open to all homeschooled youth, grades K–6th. Continue reading…
No 4-H Golf Tournament in 2023
There will not be a Lancaster County 4-H Council Golf Tournament Fundraiser in 2023. 4-H Council thanks everyone who supports all our fundraisers!
Statewide 4-H Volunteer Connection E-Newsletter
Calling all Nebraska 4-H volunteers! You’re invited to the 4-H Volunteer Connection e-newsletter! Sign up to receive exclusive tips, tricks and support to help you excel in your volunteer role, all delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up at https://4h.unl.edu/volunteer-connection.
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***REMINDERS***
State Fair 4-H Results
Congratulations to the Lancaster County 4-H’ers who showcased their projects at the 2023 Nebraska State Fair! Results are online at https://www.nebraska4hresults.com.
State Fair Premiums Are Available for Pick Up at Extension, Must Be Cashed By Nov. 29
For the second year, State Fair premium checks for Lancaster County 4-H'ers livestock, contests and static exhibits are available for pick up at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Seeking Photos of Top Awards At State Fair
Extension staff is compiling photos of Lancaster County 4-H'ers and their top exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair for the Nebline newsletter. If you have photos to share, please upload to http://go.unl.edu/Lan4HPic by Sunday, Sept. 10.
4-H Council Alumni Scholarship, Deadline Sept. 30
Lancaster County 4-H Council is sponsoring a new $500 4-H alumni scholarship. Must be a Lancaster County 4-H alumni at least one year post-high school and has continued involvement in 4-H program as a leader or volunteer. Continue reading…
4-H at Super Fair Photos on Flickr
Photos of Lancaster County 4-H static exhibits, contests and animal shows at the 2023 Lancaster County Super Fair are finished being posted on Extension's Flickr Collection, at https://www.flickr.com/photos/unlextlanco/collections/72157721735301600. Lots of youth accomplishments to see!
4-H at Super Fair Time-Lapse Video on YouTube
A new video on YouTube features four time-lapse views of 4-H at the 2023 Lancaster County Super Fair:
• Static Exhibit Judging Day and Interview Judging
• Poultry Show
• Beef Show
• Western Horse Show 3 (bareback, pleasure and horsemanship classes)
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... Continue reading…
Make It With Wool Contest, Deadline Oct. 15
The 2023 Nebraska Make It With Wool contest will be held Saturday, Nov. 18 beginning at 9 a.m. in Hastings at Adams County Extension Office, 2975 South Baltimore Avenue. Open to youth and adults, participants model their creations in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving of wool... Continue reading…
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Application Fee Waiver Through Nov. 1
High School seniors — the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is waiving the $45 undergraduate admission application fee for Nebraskans through Nov. 1. You can apply for fall 2024 FREE at https://go.unl.edu/apply — enter the code “HUSKER” when prompted for a fee waiver code.
Originally published September 8, 2023 -
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