4-H Friday News Blast
March 24. 2017
Rabbit Show Tomorrow
This Saturday, March 25th, is the Spring Rabbit Show in Lincoln. It's always a fun and educational day. Details are on our website at: http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/poultry-project/ 4-Hers who want a Cass County 4-H Show t-shirt, we have them available in the 4-H office.
Dog Project
Cass County has 17 4-Hers interested in the dog project! This might prove to be a really fun show at the fair this year! The next event that might be educational and fun for you happens on April 1st at the UNL Science Complex. It's called Animal Challenge...Click here to learn more about it.
Updated 4-H Fair Calendar
Cass County Fair will be August 8-12, 2017. An updated version of the calendar can be found on-line at: http://bit.ly/2mqyBK6 . This year's theme is: 50 Years of County Dreams and Blue Jeans.
The 1st contest of the year!
Entry forms are being submitted for the 4-H Speech Contest. Add your name to the list! This contest is a great experience and really helps kids grow and learn how to present themselves. Plus, it's fun! The contest will be the Monday after Easter, April 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the Cass County Extension Office. Information and entry form are on the web: http://bit.ly/2m7oHut
Animal ID Guidelies
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The 2017 guidelines and deadlines for livestock are now published. You can see them on our website at:
Shooting Sports - Instructor Policy Change
All Shooting Sports instructors must teach youth or assist in instruction of youth a minimum of four hours in their respective discipline every year. The Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Advisory has approved this 4-H Shooting Sports Policy Change.
4-H Clover Chase - Water Bottles
The State-wide 4-H Clover Chase has been available for less than two weeks, and already 100 players from across the state are registered! Get involved. Learn about the details in the 4-H Clover Chase: A Nebraska 150 Event and get in on the fun!
Trophy and Award Sponsorships
FYI - Letters for 4-H trophy and award sponsorships will be mailed by the end of the month. If you have never done a sponsorship, and are interested, please contact the Extension Office in Cass County. 402-267-2205. Thank you!
Spring 2017 Paper Clover Fundraiser, April 26-May 7
Two times a year, National 4-H Council partners with the nation's leading rural lifestyle retailer, Tractor Supply Company to host a national Paper Clover Promotion for the 4-H Foundation. Read about the Paper Clover Promotion today!
Thanks and KUDOS to the
Keith Weston family for the beautiful bench given to Cass County 4-H in memory of Keith. It will be used at the county fairgrounds. Come in and see it, it's currently in the Extension Office. This memorial gift is truly appreciated and will be enjoyed by many. Thank you, Weston family!
Parents, Leaders, and Interested Adults...
Have you heard about the "Small Scale Farming Workshop" being held April 8th at Kimmel? It's a day packed full of activity. Learn about it here: http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/nemaha/small-scale-farming-workshop/
Have a Great Weekend - think about a great speech or PSA you could do this year on April 17th!!
Nebraska Extension Cass County
Ashley Benes, Extension Educator, Unit Leader, ashley.benes@unl.edu
Connie Fisk, Extension Education, connie.fisk@unl.edu
Sondra Buell, Office Manager, sondra.buell@unl.edu
Tracy Ensor, Extension Assistant, tracy.ensor@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: facebook.com/UniversityofNebraskaLincolnExtensionCassCounty
Twitter: @UNLCassCounty