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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
Statewide Volunteer Road Show Virtual Session on Nov. 5, Register by Oct. 30
Nebraska 4-H is hitting the road again for the Volunteer Road Show, a professional development opportunity for 4-H volunteers across the state. A virtual session will be held on Sunday, Nov. 5, 4–6 p.m. You’ll discover new opportunities for yourself and your 4-H youth... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Video Recording of Fall Leader Training Is Online
A video recording of the Lancaster County 4-H October Leader Training is now posted with the training resources at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/leaders. The theme was "YOU are an important Piece of the 4-H Puzzle."
Nebraska Fed Steer Challenge Applications Due Dec. 1
The Nebraska 4-H Fed Steer Challenge is an opportunity for youth interested in learning more about the cattle industry and is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska cattle industry.
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***REMINDERS***
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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Join the Farm to School Bucket Calf 4-H Program! Informational Meeting, Nov. 12; RSVP by Nov. 9
Lancaster County 4-H is starting a new program, Farm to School Bucket Calf, for youth ages 8-18. Calves will be provided for the duration of the program. Are you interested in learning more about calves? Do you have access to an acreage, farm or facility? Do you want to be part of this new program? 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…
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…
Let’s Get Artsy! Workshop, Dec. 2; Register by Nov. 20
4-H youth ages 8 & up are invited to a “Let’s Get Artsy!” workshop on Saturday, Dec. 2, 9–11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Originally published October 27, 2023 -
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