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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
"Launch Your 4-H Journey" for New Members and Volunteers, Oct. 5
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 "Launch Your 4‑H Journey" special event (formerly called 4‑H Information Night) on Sunday, Oct. 5, 5 p.m. at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County... Continue reading…
National 4-H Week, Oct. 5–11
Help celebrate National 4‑H week this year with two celebratory days:
CELEBRATION DAY 1 – BEYOND READY: GO GREEN | Monday, Oct. 6, 2025
On Monday of National 4‑H Week, Go GREEN and show your 4‑H state spirit! A simple, cohesive way for youth, volunteers... Continue reading…
UNL Campus Visit Day for 4-H Families, Oct. 11; RSVP by Oct. 6
Explore the "Power of Red" at the 4-H Campus Visit Day! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 11, for a half-day college visit experience at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dive into academic interests, enjoy a campus tour and get all your questions answered about admissions... Continue reading…
Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Workshop at Ashland, Oct. 11 & 12; Register by Oct. 6
A Nebraska 4‑H Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Workshop will be held Oct. 11–12 at the Ashland Gun Club, 426 County Rd. C, Ashland. 4‑H volunteers have the opportunity to become certified as an adult (21 years and older) or apprentice (14–20 years old) leader in the shotgun... Continue reading…
Shooting Sports Instructor Update Session at Ashland, Oct. 11; Register by Oct. 6
A Nebraska 4‑H Shooting Sports Leader Update Session will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Ashland Gun Club, 426 County Rd. C, Ashland. Updates in the shotgun and archery disciplines will be presented by members of the Nebraska State 4‑H Shooting Sports Training Team. Continue reading…
4-H + Casey’s: Growing Great Communities, Together
From Oct. 1–Nov. 4, Casey’s and National 4‑H are joining forces to strengthen the communities they call home. With more than 2,900 stores across the Midwest and South, and more than 2.5 million active 4-H’ers in those areas, this partnership is helping more young people become Beyond Ready... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H at Super Fair Photos on Flickr
Photos of Lancaster County 4‑H static exhibits, contests and animal shows at the 2025 Lancaster County Super Fair are now posted on Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County's Flickr account.
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***REMINDERS***
4-H 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: Teen Council, Rabbits R Us, 4 On the Floor dog club, Clover Kids Club and Lincoln Shooting Sports.
3rd Annual Husker Youth Meats Workout – Oct. 20
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will host its 3rd annual Husker Youth Meats Workout on Monday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Animal Science Complex Meat Laboratory, 3940 Fair St., Lincoln. This come-and-go event will feature a wide variety of meat products for students to practice... Continue reading…
Make It With Wool Contest, Nov. 22; Apply by Oct. 15
The 2025 Nebraska Make It With Wool contest will be held Saturday, Nov. 22 in Lexington at Lexington Middle School, 1100 N. Washington Street. Competition starts at 9 a.m. and a public style show will be at 1 p.m. Open to youth and adults, participants model their creations in sewing, knitting... Continue reading…
4-H Leader & Volunteer Collaboration, Oct. 29; Register by Oct. 17
All 4-H leaders and volunteers helping with clubs and independent members are encouraged to get the inside scoop at the Fall 4‑H Leader & Volunteer Collaboration on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. via Zoom or in-person at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms... Continue reading…
Horse Awards Night, Oct. 23
The annual Lancaster County 4-H Horse Awards Night will be Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Rd., Suite A, Lincoln. Awards presentation includes Incentive Awards, Horsemanship Levels, All-Around Awards, Herdsmanship... Continue reading…
Homeschool Youth Science Day; Register by Oct. 27
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County will present a Homeschool Youth Science Day on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. OR 1–4 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Open to all homeschooled youth, grades K–6th... 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. Applicants must be Nebraska high school seniors graduating in May of 2026 who plan to continue onto post-secondary education. Continue reading…
Originally published October 3, 2025 -
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