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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
4-H E-Newsletter Will Skip Next Week!
Happy early Thanksgiving! The 4-H e-Newsletter will skip Friday, Nov. 29 and resume Friday, Dec 6. Check out everything that's coming up for the next two weeks in the "Coming Up This Week" section.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Omaha Fashion Week Opportunity for 4-H Sewers; Application Due Dec. 20
Nebraska 4‑H is excited to participate in the 2025 Omaha Fashion Week Student Night! 4‑H members ages 8‑18 are invited to apply for the 4‑H Collection to be shown at the Omaha Design Center on February 26, 2025. Sewn garments must have been exhibited at the County Fair ... Continue reading…
4 on the Floor Dog Club; RSVP by Dec. 25
The 4 On the Floor dog 4-H club for youth ages 9–18 will restart on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at the Sandhills Global Event Center – 4‑H office located by the South Hall. Meetings will be held every other Monday at 6:15 p.m. and last about an hour. Summer schedule (after May) to be determined. Continue reading…
Meet the 2024–25 4-H Teen Council
The Lancaster County 4-H Teen Council is a leadership organization for youth in grades 7–12. Members are involved in several leadership activities and community service projects such as donating hygiene kits to the People’s City Mission (shown in the photo). Continue reading…
$2,000 Scholarship for Freshman Women Seeking Higher Education in Agriculture
The Nebraska Women Involved in Farm Economics (NE WIFE) is pleased to offer the Cynthia Thomsen Scholarship. Nebraska WIFE is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving profitability in production agriculture. The Cynthia Thomsen scholarship is a one‑year $2000 scholarship ... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Table Setting Contest Holiday Theme Announced — Handout Now Online
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…
Originally published November 22, 2024 -
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