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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Participate in the Lincoln Veterans Parade With Other Lancaster County 4-H'ers
The Lincoln Veterans Parade will be held Sunday, Nov. 12, 2 p.m. in downtown Lincoln, and all Lancaster County 4-H'ers are invited to participate! Clubs, individual members, volunteers and friends are welcome. Continue reading…
4-H Specialty Clubs Invite New Members
Several Lancaster County specialty 4-H clubs are looking for new 4-H members. Current 4-H members and those interested in joining 4-H are invited to join these clubs.
• 4-H Teen Council Leadership Organization
• Wonder Cats 4-H Club
• 4 On The Floor Dog Club
• Pet Pals
• Rabbits R Us Club
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Nebraska Association of Fair Managers Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship Deadline Nov. 30
The Nebraska Association of Fair Managers presents the Don and Martha Romeo Scholarship to one qualifying 4-H male and to one qualifying 4-H female who are graduating seniors in the State of Nebraska and who plan to continue with post high school education. The scholarships, in the amount of $500 ea Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
Livestock Better Fair Meeting, Nov. 30; RSVP by Nov. 27
All Lancaster County 4-H/FFA beef, bucket calf, poultry, sheep, swine, goat and dairy project participants, families and volunteers are invited to a 4-H/FFA Livestock Better Fair Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30, 6 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms. 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 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…
Originally published October 13, 2023 -
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