Horse Show pictures
Great job to all who participated in the make up date for the 2023 Sarpy County Fair Horse show! Check out all the pictures at https://www.gallery.emdukatphotography.com/gallery/sarpy-county-4h-horse-show-23/
October 13 - Deadline for Nominations
Nominations are being accepted for 2023 Awards:
Club of the Year:
https://forms.gle/bwkT1spoKkwQMs8D8
4-Her of the Year:
https://forms.gle/sKnZXEboWN6Fewfy7
4-H Volunteer of the Year:
4-Hers of the Week - Charlotte Snow
This week's 4-Her of the week is Charlotte Snow. Charlotte's 4-H Foods item was selected for State Fair this year! Are you looking for some fun food curriculum for your 4-H club? Check out our Food and Nutrition curriculum at: https://4hcurriculum.unl.edu/index.php/main/program_project/194
Project Highlight- Tie Dye
TIE DYE SHIRTS (or reverse tie dye, which is pictured)
Department C - Consumer and Family Science
Division 221 – BEYOND THE NEEDLE
Class 3 - Embellished Garment with Original Design
A Design Data Card must be included with this project, print one here.
Each item entered as a clothing, accessory, knitted, or crocheted exhibit must have an identification label stating:
• Exhibitor’s name and age
• Douglas-Sarpy County
• Division, class and entry description. Example: Div. 221
Class 3, black reverse tie dye sweatshirt
Great job Amelia Nun who's projected received a purple at County Fair and was selected for State Fair.
Clover Kid Club
Parents and children ages 5-7 are invited to be a part of the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Clover Kid Program.
When: 10-17, 11-7, 12-12
Time: 6-7 pm
Where: Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Central Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha
There is no cost to attend, but participants are asked to preregister with Rachel at rwright4@unl.edu.
4-H Fundraiser
Round 'em Up 4-H Cattle Club, is collecting gently worn, used and new shoes to raise money for supplies and community outreach. Not only do you help them by cleaning out your closet, but the shoes also get a second life with those in need. It's a double donation!
Two Gretna businesses are offering support by hosting donation boxes: Ace Hardware and Fareway Grocery Store.
Donations can also be brought to Rachel at the 4-H office (8015 W Center). Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm.
Volunteer Road Show
Calling all local 4-H volunteers! You’re invited to a unique volunteer training in Omaha on the evening of Thursday, November 9. Join us to discover new opportunities for yourself and your 4-H youth, network with other local 4-H volunteers, and build your skills as a 4-H volunteer. Registration is $15 and includes a meal and all supplies. Learn more and register at 4h.unl.edu/volunteer-road-show
Companion Animal Contest
This year's Companion Animal Contest is open to all 4-H youth ages 5-18. All exhibitors will give a brief presentation about their small pet. This may include characteristics, health, history and care of the animal they are showing. This contest is for cats, fish, hamsters, birds, snakes, bugs, etc. *
When: April 13, 2024
Time: 9 am check-in will begin at 8:30a.m.
Where: Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Central Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha
Questions: Contact Rachel at rwright4@unl.edu
*Rabbits, poultry guinea pigs and dogs will be shown at their own shows.
Dog AKC Registration
What benefits do you get as a 4-H youth if you get your dog AKC registered?
• Platte Valley Kennel Club will cover ALL fees for you to get your dog AKC registered! (you dog does NOT need to be a purebred, they have other types of registrations for non-purebred dogs!)
• Any 4H dog person also registered with AKC as a Junior and the dog is AKC registered, can enter regular AKC classes in the trial for only $10.
Questions about getting your dog registered? Or want to know more? Contact Grace McCarthy at gmccarthy3@unl.edu or Gisele Onley (specifically for AKC registration) at gcolney@aol.com
4-H Calendar
- THANKS TO ALL WHO CAME TO OUR 4-H DAY AT VALA'S
- October 13 - Deadline for Nominations for 4-Her, Club and Volunteer of the Year
- October 17 - Clover Kid Club
- October 24 - End of Year Banquet
- October 31 - Deadline for Foundation Grants - https://www.friendsofextension.org/
- November 11 - Clover Kid Club
- November 17 – 19, 2023 - Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium (NYBLS) go.unl.edu/nybls.
- April 16, Companion Animal Contest
- June 18, Premier Communication Event - https://4h.unl.edu/premier-communication-event
- June 20 and Friday, June 21, 2024 - PACE - https://4h.unl.edu/pase
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made to Douglas-Sarpy County Extension at 402-444-7804 or douglas-sarpy@unl.edu
Nebraska Extension education programs abide with the non-discrimination policies of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the United State Department of Agriculture.