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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
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!
Engler Entrepreneurship Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
High school students — do you ever wish for the chance to challenge yourself, find a better way of doing something or be your own boss? The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Engler Entrepreneurship Program is for students who are passionate about entrepreneurship or are interested in pursuing... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 29, 2023 -
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