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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Paper Basket Workshop, Nov. 9; Register by Nov. 4
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 on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m.‑11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms ... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
New Table Setting Contest Theme Announced!
In the past, the 4‑H Table Setting contest has offered four table theme categories of Birthday, Casual, Formal and Picnic. For the 2025 Super Fair, the "Birthday" category of the 4‑H Table Setting contest has been changed to "Holiday." Continue reading…
4-H Awards and Scholarship Forms Due Jan. 3
Many Lancaster County 4‑H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Jan. 3. Forms are available at http://go.unl.edu/4has and the Extension office. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Continue reading…
Nebraska Young Artist Awards; Submissions due Dec. 15
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Hixson Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is now accepting applications for Nebraska Young Artist Awards! This program recognizes high school juniors who demonstrate talent in arts, music, dance, theatre, film or emerging media. Continue reading…
Discount Tickets for 4-H’ers for The Little Mermaid at the Lied Center for the Performing Arts
The Lied Center invites Nebraska 4‑H'ers to attend The Little Mermaid, Nov. 12‑17, 2024, with a special offer for $49 tickets. Purchase tickets at https://tickets.liedcenter.org/events/3153?promo=4HMERMAID and use the promo code 4HMERMAID.
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***REMINDERS***
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members; Next Meeting Nov. 10
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…
Participate in the Lincoln Veterans Parade With Other Lancaster County 4-H'ers Nov. 10
The Lincoln Veterans Parade will be held Sunday, Nov. 10, 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. Have fun handing out candy and beads. Participation in this event counts toward ... Continue reading…
Statewide Volunteer Road Show Visits Lincoln Nov. 18; Register by Nov. 11
Nebraska 4‑H is excited to bring the 4‑H Volunteer Road Show to volunteers in Lancaster County this November! The Volunteer Road Show is a great opportunity to experience project training and learn about new ideas to bring back to your 4‑H community. Continue reading…
Archery Contest, Nov. 23; Register by Nov. 11
Lancaster County 4‑H is offering an Archery Contest on Saturday, Nov. 23, 8 a.m. at the Nebraska Game and Parks Turpin Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St., Lincoln. Register by Monday, Nov. 11 at https://go.unl.edu/archerycontest2025. Continue reading…
Let's Get Artsy! Workshop, Dec. 7; Register by Nov. 25
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to a “Let’s Get Artsy!” workshop on Saturday, Dec. 7, 9–11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Youth will create their own tessellation drawing by repeating a pattern of shapes. Continue reading…
2025 Youth Beekeeping Scholarship; Apply by Dec. 1
The goal of the Nebraska Beekeepers Association Youth Scholarship is to support and encourage young Nebraskans who have a passion for beekeeping. By providing financial assistance through educational tuition and equipment, the scholarship aims to help young beekeepers expand their knowledge ... Continue reading…
Fed Steer Challenge Applications Due Dec. 1
The Nebraska 4‑H Fed Steer Challenge is an opportunity for youth ages 14 and up interested in learning more about the cattle industry and is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska cattle industry. Continue reading…
Ag Society Annual Election & Meeting — Date Changed to Dec. 3
The Lancaster County Agricultural Society (which acts as the Fair Board) will hold its Annual Meeting and Board election on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Sandhills Global Event Center, 4100 N. 84th St., Lincoln, NE 68507, in the Lancaster Room on the north side of the facility. Continue reading…
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. Continue reading…
Originally published November 1, 2024 -
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