***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
4-H Members and Leaders — Please Re-enroll by April 1!
The 4-H year is Oct. 1–Sept. 30 and, since it is a new 4-H year, all 4-H members and volunteers must re-enroll for the 2018–2019 4-H year. You are strongly encouraged to re-enroll by April 1 or you may miss out on communications such as Nebline, email reminders, etc.! Continue reading…
4-H Horsemanship Level Testings, April 9
The first 2019 riding skills level testing will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 5:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 2 arena. Anyone wishing to be tested must register by April 2. Contact Kate Pulec at kpulec3@unl.edu or 402-441-7180. Continue reading…
***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
2019 4-H Horse Show and Judging Guide
The new 2019 4-H Horse Show and Judging Guide book is now available. Stop by the Extension Office or purchase it online at https://go.unl.edu/dbqh.
Spring Rabbit Show, April 27
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Exhibit Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18. Show flyer is at http://go.unl.edu/RabbitShowSpring19. For more information, call Bob at 402-525-8263 or the Extension office at 402-441-7180.
Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show, May 4
The annual Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show, presented by the Lancaster County Horse VIPS Committee and Esprit de Corps 4-H club, will be held on Saturday May 4, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 3. Open to all ages to benefit the 4-H horse program. Entries are due April 24. Continue reading…
Dressage Clinic, May 5
The Lancaster County Horse VIPS committee and Esprit de Corps 4-H Club are offering opportunities for 45-minute clinic rides with judge Marie Maloney on Sunday, May 5 at the Lancaster Event Center – Pavilion 3, the day following the Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show. A limited number of riders... Continue reading…
***REMINDERS***
Kiwanis Karnival, April 12
The annual Kiwanis Karnival, a FREE family event, is sponsored by the Lincoln Center Kiwanis. This year, it will be held Friday, April 12, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Elliott Elementary School, 225 S. 25th St., Lincoln. The Karnival features carnival-type games for youth, bingo for adults, prizes, snacks... Continue reading…
Discover 4-H Camps — Early Bird Discount Before April 15!
4-H SUMMER CAMP brochures are now available online at http://4h.unl.edu/camp-centers and at the Extension office. Camps are open to all youth ages 6–18 (need not be in 4-H). With locations at Gretna and Halsey, there are over 50 camps ranging from 3-day day camps to 4-day/3-night overnight camps. Continue reading…
Ag Youth Institute Deadline is April 15
The Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) is a five-day summer program for current high school juniors and seniors to learn more about Nebraska agriculture and agricultural career opportunities. This year’s NAYI will be held July 8–12 at UNL East Campus. Continue reading…
Lancaster County Forming Teams for Premier Animal Science Event (PASE)
This year, Lancaster County 4-H is hoping to increase our county’s participation at the statewide Premier Animal Science Event. This is a two-day event designed to help youth learn about issues related to the animal industry, explore career opportunities, compete with other 4-H youth... Continue reading…
Lancaster County Forming Teams for Statewide Life Challenge
The statewide Life Challenge is a two-day event designed to help youth learn about issues related to family and consumer sciences, explore available career opportunities, compete with other 4-H’ers from across the state and have FUN! Youth must be 10 years old by January 1 to compete. Continue reading…
Runza Night for Lancaster County 4-H, April 16
Support 4-H by eating at Runza on 33rd and Pioneers on Tuesday, April 16 from 5–8 p.m. Simply mention 4-H and Lancaster County 4-H Council will receive 10 percent of the proceeds. 4-H Council helps support 4-H programs, activities and scholarships.
New in 4-H at Super Fair
The Lancaster County 4-H & FFA Fair Book contains entry information for exhibiting in 4-H/FFA at the Super Fair. Fair Books have been mailed to all 4-H/FFA families. It is also available at the Extension office and online at http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/Fair. Continue reading…
Alum T-shirts
Lancaster County 4-H seniors who graduate in spring 2019 are eligible for a free 4-H alum T-Shirt, courtesy of Lancaster County 4-H Council. If seniors have not already received their shirt, they may pick it up at the Extension office at 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. These alum T-Shirts are also... Continue reading…
Originally published March 29, 2019 -
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