***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
National 4-H Week is Oct. 7-13
National 4-H Week is Oct. 7-13. This year's theme is Inspire Kids to Do. Celebrate 4-H Spirit Day on Tuesday, Oct. 9 by wearing green and/or your favorite 4-H shirt. Show your 4-H spirit on social media using #InspireKidsToDo!
Rabbit Clinic, Oct. 13
A free 4-H Rabbit Clinic will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.–noon at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Open to all youth and families. This is a great opportunity to learn about the 4-H Rabbit Program which is open to all youth ages 8–18. Continue reading…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H paper basket workshop, Nov. 3
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to a workshop to engineer and construct a woven paper basket using recycled newspapers on Saturday, Nov. 3,
9 a.m.–noon at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. No cost to attend. Register by Friday, Oct. 26... Continue reading…
Seeking club & independent member photos
Lancaster County 4-H is seeking club and independent member photos to use in the 2018 4-H Year in Review video and for possible use in the Extension Highlights Report. Please email to vjedlicka2@unl.edu by Nov. 15. Photos of meetings, community service, working on projects, etc. are appreciated.
***REMINDERS***
Make It With Wool contest deadline is Oct. 15
The 2018 state Make It With Wool contest will be held Saturday, Nov. 17 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Dawson County Extension Office in Lexington, Neb. Pre-Teen, Junior, Senior, Adult and Made for Others Divisions. For more information, contact Andrea Nisley at anisley1@unl.edu or 308-324-5501.
4-H Information Night for potential volunteers and members, Oct. 16
Do you know adults who would like to help start a club, or youth who are interested in joining 4-H? Invite them to 4-H Information Night held on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. 4-H staff will give an overview of 4-H and... Continue reading…
UNL Animal Science annual Open House
Middle and high school students interested in pursuing a degree in animal science with a focus on companion animals, horses, or livestock, will have the opportunity to meet with our faculty and get information on majors and classes offered. Continue reading…
4-H Leader Update, Oct. 25
All 4-H leaders, parents and volunteers helping with clubs and independent members are encouraged to attend the Fall 4-H Leader Update on Thursday, Oct. 25 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Attend either the 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. session. Information will... Continue reading…
“Quilting for a Cause” workshop, Nov. 3
4-H’er Ellie Babcock is offering quilting workshops to be held at the Lancaster Extension Education Center at 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Workshops will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 (2-5 p.m.) and Thursday, November 15 (6-8:30 p.m.). All youth ages 8–18 may... Continue reading…
4-H Council seeks new members
Serving on Lancaster County 4-H Council is a great opportunity to support 4-H, help provide leadership and work with a great group of people! Lancaster County 4-H Council is composed of youth (9th grade or higher) and adults working together in the interest of promoting activities of Lancaster... Continue reading…
4-H thanks sponsors
The Lancaster County 4-H program — a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government — would like to thank all of the businesses, organizations and individuals who sponsored 4-H events, activities, programs and trophies during the 2017–2018 4-H year. Continue reading…
Originally published October 5, 2018 -
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