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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
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…
High school seniors and juniors and college students with an interest and passion for dairy can now apply to be a dairy ambassador in one of eight states across the Midwest, including Nebraska. The Dairy Ambassador Program is an educational and leadership opportunity for high school ... Continue reading…
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…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
All Lancaster County 4-H clubs are required to submit a Year-End Treasurer’s and Inventory Report by Friday, Jan. 3, even if the club does not have a bank account. Continue reading…
Several 4‑H milestones will be celebrated at the 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. The following milestone honorees will receive special recognition: 2025 high school seniors, 3–year members, 2–year leaders, 5–year leaders, 10–year leaders, 15–year leaders ... Continue reading…
All 4th and 5th graders are invited to 4‑H Teen Council’s annual overnight Lock-In which will be held Friday, Jan. 17, 8 p.m.–Saturday, Jan. 18, 8 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A. Youth do not need to be enrolled in 4‑H. Continue reading…
Youth ages 8 and older are invited to the Wildlife Wonders workshop on Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Explore fascinating wildlife species, learn about their habitats and interact ... Continue reading…
The Nebraska 4‑H Horse Stampede offers a variety of horse contests that do not require live animals, including public speaking, demonstration, quiz bowl, art and photography contests. Note in 2025, horse judging and hippology are moving from the State Horse Expo to the Stampede! Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
Families and club leaders are encouraged to take photos throughout the year of meetings (virtual or in‑person), community service projects and youth working on projects. You may find these photos valuable for your own use. Lancaster County 4‑H would like to use ... Continue reading…
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…
The deadline for state-level senior Nebraska 4-H Achievement Applications is Sunday, Jan. 5. Senior applicants need to submit applications early to lancaster4H@unl.edu by Thursday, Dec. 26 ... Continue reading…
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…
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…
This Cat Show will be the purrrrfect opportunity to learn and practice showing your cat in 4‑H. It will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, 9 a.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln in the Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room (by the Extension 4‑H office and South Hall). Continue reading…
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…
The Nebraska 4‑H Farrowed & Owned Swine Cohort is an opportunity for youth interested in learning more about the swine industry to cultivate the next generation of industry leaders in Nebraska. The goal is to enhance the educational value of the traditional 4‑H swine projects ... Continue reading…
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…
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…
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.
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