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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
State Fair Static Exhibit and Premium Pick Up, Sept. 4
All Lancaster County 4-H members' State Fair static exhibits must be picked up at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
State Fair static exhibit premium checks will be distributed... Continue reading…
State Fair Premiums Are Available for Pick Up Sept. 4
For the third year, all State Fair premium checks for Lancaster County 4‑H'ers, including livestock, contests and static exhibits, will be available for pick up at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
State Fair 4-H Scavenger Hunt
The Nebraska Extension App (for iOS and Android) has great resources for enjoying your time at the state fair like Show Programs and maps of the fairgrounds and Exhibit Hall, but did you know it also has an exclusive 4‑H Scavenger Hunt? Continue reading…
Aksarben Stock Show Entries Due Sept. 6
The Aksarben Stock Show is a junior livestock show format. Youth from 9–19 years of age are eligible for the competition with no prerequisite of youth organization affiliation. The Aksarben Stock Show will be held Sept. 26–29, 2024 in Grand Island. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
State Fair 4-H Results
Congratulations to the Lancaster County 4‑H’ers who showcased their projects at the 2024 Nebraska State Fair! Results are online at https://www.nebraska4hresults.com.
Fall Golf is Back!
4‑H’ers, do you want to learn golf basics and have an introduction to this sport? If so, there are a few spots left for the fall series of four lessons to be held at Pine Lake Golf & Tennis Club, 6601 S. 84th Street in Lincoln. Continue reading…
Seeking Photos of Top Awards at State Fair
Extension staff will be compiling photos of Lancaster County 4‑H youth and their top exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair for the Nebline newsletter and social media. If you have photos to share, please upload to http://go.unl.edu/Lan4HPic by Sunday, Sept 8.
4-H Information Night for New Members and Volunteers, Oct. 6
Do you know youth who are interested in joining 4‑H or adults who would like to help start a club? Invite them to the 4‑H Information Night on Sunday, Oct. 6, 5 p.m. 4‑H staff will give an overview of 4‑H and several 4‑H members will showcase their projects ... Continue reading…
Husker Youth Meats Workout, Oct. 11 & 14
The University of Nebraska will be hosting its 2nd annual Husker Youth Meats Workout on Friday, Oct. 11 & Monday, Oct. 14 from 8 a.m.‑4 p.m. The UNL Animal Science Complex will be open for this event both days, participants may come and go as they please! Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members; Next Meeting Oct. 13
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 After-Fair Online Feedback Available Until Oct. 1
All Lancaster County 4‑H/FFA members, families and volunteers are invited to the following 4‑H After Fair Planning Meetings and Feedback opportunities. This is an opportunity to discuss changes and generate ideas for the 2025 Lancaster County Super Fair and 4‑H program areas. Continue reading…
Culver's Night for 4-H, Sept. 24
Support 4‑H by eating at any of the three Culver's restaurant locations in Lincoln on Tuesday, Sept. 24 between 5 and 8 p.m. Lancaster County 4‑H Council will receive 25% of the proceeds. 4‑H Council helps support 4‑H programs, activities and scholarships.
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Recertification Workshop: Register by Oct. 2
The time has come to provide an update for all Nebraska 4‑H Shooting Sports Instructors who received their training in 2018 or before. Over the years there have been numerous curriculum changes, updates, and additions, with some major curriculum adjustments in the last few years. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports NEW Leader Certification Workshop: Register by Oct. 2
A Nebraska 4‑H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop will be held at the Ashland Gun Club at 426 County Road C, Ashland NE 68003. The New Leader Certification Sessions will be held from Saturday, Oct. 12‑Sunday, Oct. 13. Continue reading…
Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium; Application Due Sept. 15
The annual Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium will be held at the University of Nebraska‑Lincoln Animal Science Complex on Nov. 8‑10, 2024. 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 Council Alumni Scholarship Applications Due Sept. 30
Lancaster County 4‑H Council is sponsoring a $500 4‑H alumni scholarship. Applicants must be a Lancaster County 4‑H alumni, at least one year post-high school and enrolled in a higher learning institution, who has continued involvement in the 4‑H program ... Continue reading…
Exciting Opportunity for Young Innovators: 2024 Congressional App Challenge Now Open!
Calling all aspiring tech wizards and creative minds! The 2024 Congressional App Challenge is officially open for registrations! This annual competition invites middle and high school students from across the nation to showcase their app development skills and innovative ideas. Continue reading…
2024 Make It With Wool Contest Nov. 23; Apply by Oct. 15
Enter the Make It With Wool Contest! The object of the contest is to promote the beauty and versatility of wool fabrics and yarns; to encourage personal creations in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning, and weaving of wool fabrics and yarns and to recognize creative skills. Continue reading…
Originally published August 30, 2024 -
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