Congratulations to all the 4-H'ers and leaders recognized at 4-H Achievement Night. Results and photos are now online! The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners signed a proclamation declaring February 12 as “4-H Achievement Day.”
The Lancaster County 4-H & FFA Fair Book contains entry information for 4-H & FFA members exhibiting at the Lancaster County Super Fair. The Fair Book is scheduled to be posted online March 1 and mailed to families March 11. The 2013 Super Fair will be August 1-10 at the Lancaster Event Center.
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to practice their basic sewing skills and make jammie bottoms at the “Jammie Jamboree” sewing workshop on Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Sign up by March 6 by calling 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
A Speech/Public Service (PSA) workshop will be held on Thursday, March 28, 6 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Out of ideas? We will help you get started. Already started? Bring your completed speech/PSA’s to practice or get suggestions. Continue reading…
In the Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest, 4-H’ers submit a 60 second “radio commercial” promoting 4-H. Submit a PSA via CD by Friday, April 12. Results and comment sheets will be handed out at the 4-H Speech Contest on April 21. The 2013 PSA theme is “Taking the Lead.”
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/7mrThe 4-H Speech Contest will be held Sunday, April 21, 1 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Register by April 12 by calling 402-441-7180 or emailing cmeador2@unl.edu with your name, speech title, age division, and if it is “Speech for YouTube.” Note new age divisions this year.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/wy6
Bring a small piece of unpainted furniture, such as a shelf, stool, or chair. Mark your calendars for the upcoming “Junque to Jewels” furniture painting workshop on Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Open to 4-H youth ages 8–18. More information coming.
The annual Kiwanis Karnival, a FREE family event, is sponsored by the Lincoln Center Kiwanis. This year, it will be held Saturday, April 13, 6–8 p.m. at Elliott Elementary School, 225 S. 26th St. 4-H clubs are needed to provide carnival-type booths. For more info, call Lorene at 402-441-7180.
4-H Clover College is four days of fun-filled, hands-on workshops for youth ages 6 and up, June 18–21 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. If you have workshop ideas, or would like to teach a workshop or volunteer to help, please contact Tracy at 402-441-7180 or tanderson14@unl.edu.
The 4-H Horse Incentive Program began Jan. 1 and runs through June 30. 4-H’ers can earn points or log hours for spending time on horse-related activities and win fun prizes! Forms are online or can be picked up at the extension office. It’s not too late to get started.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/9fn
The Pick-A-Pig 4-H Club wishes to invite 2012 members and youth interested in the 2013 Pick-A-Pig Club to join us for a celebration of our accomplishments over the past year. We will meet March 2, 5:30 p.m. at the Raymond Fire Hall, 4210 West Raymond Road. Continue reading…
UNL Extension will present a statewide 4-H Paws-On Dog Workshop on Saturday March 9 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Greater Lincoln Obedience Club Building, 5740 Johanna Road, Lincoln. Fee is $15 per person, which includes a lunch. Registration forms must be postmarked by March 1.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/ev0
Want to test your dog knowledge? Come to the 4th annual 4-H Dog Skill-A-Thon Tuesday, March 26 from 2:30–7 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Youth do not need to be present the entire time — just come at your convenience, it usually takes 1–2 hours. Must preregister by March 19. Continue reading…
All youth ages 8-18 are invited to the Spring Rabbit Show, March 16, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Classes include fancy, commercial, pet and pee wee. Great opportunity to learn and practice showmanship! For more info, call Marty at 402-441-7180.
Save the Dates! Middle Cross Dressage Schooling Show on May 4 & 5 at Middle Cross Stables, 500 Sprague Road, Roca. Pre-Districts Show/Clinic/Fundraiser on Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster County Event Center, Pavilion 3. More details will be coming soon!
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are a chance for youth grades 9–12 to spend time investigating an interest or potential career, explore the UNL campus, meet people from across the state and have lots of fun. Held in June. Save $50 by registering before April 1!