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***BREAKING NEWS***
4-H ECO+STEM Program Invites New Members; Register by Sept. 29
Are you in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade? Do you like to have fun with hands-on activities? Participate in the new 4-H ECO+STEM program led by Elizabeth Thiltges, Lancaster County 4-H Assistant. This program will meet four times on specific Mondays: Oct. 2, 9, 16 & 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. Continue reading…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
National 4-H Week is Oct. 1-7
National 4-H Week is Oct. 1-7, and this year’s theme is I ❤️ 4-H. This is a great time to celebrate the end of another 4-H year! Need ideas for celebrating? Check out these 10 Ways to Celebrate National 4-H Week at https://4-h.org/about/blog/10-ways-to-celebrate-national-4-h-week. Continue reading…
4-H Member and Club Celebrations
Before the 4-H program year wraps up, it's important for clubs to reflect on their year and measure their success. This could include reviewing club projects, community service activities and impacts, as well as any general operational processes. What went well? What did not go well? Continue reading…
Early Childhood Prep Academy, Tuesday, Oct. 17; Register by Oct. 10
Nebraska Extension and Lincoln Littles will present an Early Childhood Prep Academy: Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at Educare Lincoln, 3435 N. 14th St, Lincoln. This workshop is for 10-16 year-old students to learn more about early childhood and careers... Continue reading…
Paper Basket Workshop, Nov. 4; Register by Oct. 30
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to a “Design My Place” workshop to engineer and construct a woven paper basket using recycled newspapers and wire. Extension Associate Kristin Geisert will present the workshop on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium, Application Deadline Oct. 1
The annual Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium will be held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Animal Science Complex on Nov. 17 – 19, 2023. The symposium is designed to introduce 10th, 11th and 12th graders to career opportunities and current issues in the beef industry... Continue reading…
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…
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.
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Horse Awards Night, Oct. 26
The annual Lancaster County 4-H Horse Awards Night will be Thursday, Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Rd., Suite A, Lincoln. Awards presentation includes Incentive Awards, Horsemanship Levels, All-Around Awards, Herdsmanship... 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…
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 22, 2023 -
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