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***BREAKING NEWS***
It's Time for Members and Leaders to Re-Enroll in 4-H!
The 4-H year is Oct. 1–Sept. 30. Since it is a new 4‑H year, all 4‑H members and volunteers must re‑enroll for 2024–2025. Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Meet the 2024–25 4-H Council
The Lancaster County 4-H Council, comprised of adult and youth volunteers, helps determine long- and short-term goals and policy for Lancaster County 4-H. 4-H Council also raises funds to help support 4-H programs, activities and scholarships. Extension Educator Tracy Anderson is the staff liaison. Continue reading…
Pillow Sewing Workshop Jan. 25; Register by Jan. 9
4‑H youth ages 8 & up are invited to learn beginning sewing skills while constructing a pillow at the 4‑H Pillow Party sewing workshop on Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. 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, who plan to continue onto post-secondary education. Continue reading…
CASNR Changemaker Scholarship Open to High School and College Students! Applications Open Dec. 1
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln encourages students to pursue their passions and cultivate their talents to make their mark on the world. They have created the CASNR Change Maker Scholarship Competition to nurture ... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
Horse Awards Results and Photos Online
2024 Lancaster County 4‑H Horse Awards Night results are now posted at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/horse-awards-24.
Photos are on Flickr at https://flickr.com/photos/unlextlanco/albums/72177720321567707.
Missed the 2024 Fall Leader Training? Watch the Recording Online!
A video recording of the Lancaster County 4‑H Fall Leader Training, hosted in person and virtually on Oct. 30, is now posted with the training resources at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/leaders. The theme was "You Are a Builder," and featured information about club organization ... Continue reading…
Super Fair 2025 Dates
Save the dates! The 2025 Lancaster County Super Fair is scheduled for Thursday, July 31–Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Sandhills Global Event Center. 4‑H/FFA exhibits and events will be Thursday, July 31–Sunday, Aug. 3. 4‑H Horse Shows are planned for Wednesday, July 30–Sunday, Aug. 3.
Originally published November 15, 2024 -
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