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4-H Friday NewsBlast

04/23/2021

4-H FridayNewsBlast 04/23/2021

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Thank you to ALL Cass County volunteers

It’s the Week of the Volunteer, and we want to take a minute to say β€œthank you” to all of our local 4-H volunteers!

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Enroll Enroll Enroll!!! 😁 Statewide enrollment deadline JUNE 15TH

Be sure to get enrolled in 4-HOnline! You must re-enroll every year. This includes Clovers Kids as well! Please email Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu if you have any problems or questions.

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πŸƒβ€β™€οΈNebraska Extension Marathon KidsπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Join Nebraska Extension as we run, walk, skip and play our way to being healthy this summer! The Nebraska Extension Marathon Kids program is offering a virtual Marathon Kids running club for the Spring & Summer of 2021. Our goal is for youth and their families across Nebraska to be active and gain confidence through completing the distance of a marathon, one mile at a time! More information: https://food.unl.edu/marathon-kids

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Arbor Day Fun!

Did you know the first Arbor Day occurred in our Neighboring County, Otoe, in 1872. It always falls on the last Friday in April and there are PLANT-y of ways to celebrate, especially at the Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City!

Visit https://www.arbordayfarm.org/attractions/ to learn more about tours of the farm, youth arborist programs, lots of fun games and opportunities to learn about this the history of this TREE-mendous holiday.

You can always celebrate from anywhere you are. Visit https://celebratearborday.com/ and https://www.arborday.org/kids/ for fun activities and unique ways to recognize this day.

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3D Modeling via Zoom

3D Modeling via Zoom

$20

Youth must be at least 8 years old to participate.

Learn how a 3D printer works & create your own 3D printed design. Within this workshop, you will create an account and use free online software to learn basic computer aided design. Upon completion of your 3D model, you may email the instructor your file and the 3D print will be mailed to you at a later date. Offer is limited to residents of the continental United States and one 1-hr print per registered participant.

Upon registration, please select the preferred date for attendance.

June 9: 10:00 – Noon

June 10: 10:00 – Noon

June 11: 10:00 – Noon

June 17: 10:00 – Noon

Registration Link: https://web.cvent.com/event/9b6ba154-8ce8-4f0b-8fb8-9458d82f7001/summary?locale=en-US&tm=3JJlV_lW_TjkDXq9kl4DO5hW7IsvLI_d4sIv632qlKs

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Code Camp via Zoom

Code Camp via Zoom

$10

Youth must be at least 8 years old to participate.

If you can read, you can code!

Upon registration, please select your preferred class date.

June 9: 1-2

June 9: 3-4

June 17: 1-2

June 17: 3-4

Registration Link: https://marketplace.unl.edu/extension/programs/code-camp-webinar.html

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Keep Celebrating Earth Day!

Our planet is truly a magnificent place. Known as the Blue Planet due to its abundance of water, the Earth is an incredibly complex and vibrant ecosystem, where living organisms interact with each other and their environment to create the ideal conditions for life. We have it all: it’s warm but not too warm, lots of water but again, not too much. It’s perfect! Let's protect it! 🌍

Stock Seed Farms has donated pollinator mix wildflower seeds to help Cass 4-Hers celebrate Earth Day! We have a limited number of packets so act fast! Get your seed packets here: SEED PACKETS

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Platte Valley 4 Paws Dog Show

The Platte Valley 4 Paws 4-H Club is hosting a dog show for youth and adults interested in another opportunity to hone their show skills before they show at their local county fairs.

For more information: Amber Willard @ plattevalley4paws@gmail.com or 308.660.4323

Online registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4ItDpOrxx0-G0cbER4v4Y86AmSR1LF4dEUvmLhysZuUEY9w/viewform

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**2021 Cass County 4-H Fairbooks**

Please check over the 2021 Cass County 4-H Fairbook! There have been changes made to the schedule and project areas.




We will have a few printed and ready for pick up, if you want more than 5 copies, please email tcavanaugh2@unl.edu so we can make sure to have them printed and ready for you.

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2021 Cass County 4-H Summer Workshops

We have the 2021 4-H Summer Workshops set and ready for you! Click here for details!

We will also be mailing the lineup out next week in our quarterly newsletter - Cass 4-H Connections!

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**2021 Cass County 4-H Council Grant**

The Cass County 4-H Council seeks to promote and support positive youth development and club experience for youth in Cass County through offering grants to support club efforts. Grant applicants are encouraged to identify needs of the county, club, members, leaders, and/or volunteers. Grant applications can be found here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/council.grant.2021.docx

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Silver Spurs 4-H Horse Show June 26

Trail Class will be run at the southeast corner of the main arena concurrent with the arena classes. Patterns will be given at registration in the morning. No one will be allowed on the course to practice before the class starts.

Nebraska 4-H Dress, Rules and Patterns apply to classes.

Concession will be available on the show grounds.

For more information:

Tracy Heathers (308) 883-3925

Susan Spicer (308) 882-1463

Gene Heathers (308) 883-0143

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4-H Invitational Horse Show June 19 Buffalo County Fairgrounds

Indoor Arena

Speed Events will be outdoors – CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL

Buffalo County Extension Office 308-236-1235

Show Chair – Horse Project Action Team

Entry Fees-

$5.00 Office Charge, $5.00 per class or $25.00 for all day

Age Divisions (as of January 1 of the current year)

3 Divisions – 8-11 (Div. 1), 12-14 (Div.2) and 15-18 (Div. 3)

2 Divisions – 14 and under, 15 and over

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Western Dressage Clinic

The clinic will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 13 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 14 at the R.B. Warren Arena, Animal Science Complex, 3940 Fair St.

You can register online or by mail. To register online, please visit https://go.unl.edu/westerndressageclinic. To register by mail, please download the Western Dressage Clinic flyer at https://animalscience.unl.edu/western-dressage-clinic and fill out the bottom portion.


For more information, please contact: Anderson at kanderson1@unl.edu, Purdum at spurdum2@unl.edu, or visit https://animalscience.unl.edu/western-dressage-clinic

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Giddy Up Gang Open Horse Show June 12, 2021

More information: https://www.giddyupgang4hclub.com/

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Ft. Robinson Horse Camp Program

A 4-H Horse Camp that will take place on June 10-12 at Fort Robinson State Park in Crawford, NE. All individuals, ages eight and older, are welcome to attend with activities for junior, intermediate, and senior / adult. The 4-H code of conduct will be in effect but membership is not mandatory. All the forms can be found at: https://go.unl.edu/0joy.
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2021 Fonner Park 4-H State Horse Expo

The State 4-H Horse Program would like to notify counties and their 4-H families to book their hotel reservations soon if they plan to attend/participate at the 2021 Fonner Park 4-H State Horse Expo. This year the Horse Expo (July 10th - 14th) is scheduled on the same dates as the National Jr. Angus Show. Since both events are happening at the same time, we HIGHLY recommend families are notified about the limited hotel availability during the state horse show. We would like to give families plenty of warning so they are not struggling to book hotels closer to our event. More information can be found here: Book your group rate for State 4H Horse Show

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NEW DISTRICT & STATE HORSE SHOW ENTRY PROCEDURES


ATTENTION HORSE EXHIBITORS:


β€’ New this year all youth will enter themselves into ShoWorks to register and pay entries to compete at a District and State Horse Show.

Online entry procedures for exhibitors can be found on the State horse show webpage- https://4h.unl.edu/state-horse-expo-entry

o https://nhorse.fairwire.com/

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Online Horticulture Judging Contest

Do you know what it takes to pick the best fruit and vegetables out at the grocery store? Or do you know what judges are looking for when they judge your plants at the county fair? Have you ever wondered, what plant is that!?! We are excited to offer the opportunity to learn these and other important horticulture skills through the Online Horticulture Contest. The contest will be available June 4-21, 2021 at: https://go.unl.edu/21onlinehortcontest.

More details at: https://4h.unl.edu/online-horticulture-judging-contest

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2021 Tractor Safety Training

Successful completion of this training in Nebraska will allow youth to operate a tractor over 20 horsepower, and connect or disconnect an implement or any of its parts to or from a tractor. Students of any age over 13 may complete the driving course. Registration and more info available here: 2021 Tractor Safety Training or click the picture πŸ‘‰

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πŸ‘ˆNebraska 4-H 2021 Summer Camps


We have exciting news! Registration for Summer Camp 2021 is now OPEN! Check out our exciting 4 and 5 day overnight camp offerings at the NEBRASKA STATE 4-H CAMP in Halsey! Charter bus transportation option offered select weeks from Lincoln (UNL East Campus) and Grand Island (Raising Nebraska)! Click the picture for more information.

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Shout out!

2021 Lionhead Rabbit Nationals Amana, IA

2021 Lionhead rabbit Youth Nationals in Amana, IA. Nataley and Ashley won Best Opposite Variety with our Junior Doe Black Torte. The girls also took 2nd, 3rd and 6th in their Junior Buck Torte class. A total of 80 youth Lionheads and we were in the top 11!

Shout out to Max Downs!

Award from 4/17/21 meet in Ashland:

Max Downsβ€”Senior handicaps 18-19 yardsβ€”1st place

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Joke of the Week 😁

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2021 Cass County 4-H Calendar

We have added UPDATES the 2021 Cass County 4-H Calendar! Please remember dates are subject to change. You can find the calendar here:2021 Cass County 4-H Calendar or click the pictureπŸ‘‰

4-H Calendar


4-H Calendar - Be sure to check often for updates!


  1. June 14, 2021 - District 4-H Horse Show - Scottsbluff
  2. June 15, 2021 - Statewide Enrollment Deadline
  3. June 15, 2021 - ALL Animal ID sheets due & county only horse ID/level testing
  4. June 15, 2021 - 4-H YQCA Testing complete and turned in to Extension Office
  5. June 15, 2021 - District 4-H Horse Show - Burwell
  6. June 16, 2021 - District 4-H Horse Show - Columbus
  7. June 17, 2021 - District 4-H Horse Show - Lincoln
  8. June 18, 2021 - District 4-H Horse Show - McCook
  9. June 22, 2021 - Presentation Contest
  10. June 28-29, 2021 - Life Challenge
  11. June 28-29,2021 - Premier Animal Science Event (PASE)
  12. June 30, 2021 - State 4-H Public Speaking Contest
  13. July 10-14, 2021 - Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Expo
  14. August 2, 2021 Cass County 4H Dog Show - Sarpy County Fairgrounds
  15. August 7, 2021 - Fairgrounds clean up - Livestock buildings and grounds
  16. August 8, 2021 - Static Exhibit Entry Day
  17. August 9, 2021 - Judging day for static Exhibits
  18. August 11-14, 2021 - Cass County Fair
  19. August 14, 2021 - 4-H Livestock Auction
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Nebraska Extension Cass County

Lauren Stohlmann, Extension Educator and Unit Leader, lauren.stohlmann@unl.edu

Katie King, Extension Educator, kking19@unl.edu

Tracy Ensor, Extension Assistant, tracy.ensor@unl.edu

Tammy Cavanaugh, 4-H Staff, tcavanaugh2@unl.edu

Sandy Prall, Office Manager, sprall2@unl.edu

General Mailbox, cass-county@unl.edu

Email: cass-county@unl.edu
Website: www.cass.unl.edu
Location: 8400 144th Street, Weeping Water, NE, 68463
Phone: 402-267-2205
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLCassCounty/
Twitter: @UNLCassCounty