4-H Weekly Update 9/6/24

Congratulations to all of our Douglas-Sarpy County 4-H members who had projects entered or competed at the Nebraska State Fair. You can view results here!

After the State Fair, entries may be picked up at the Extension office

Wednesday, Sep. 4th through Friday, Sep. 6th; from 8 am – 4:30 pm.

Please pick up items NO LATER than Sept. 6th as we do not have room to store them.

Thank you for submitting your fair images!

If you have a photo highlighting a fair moment or other 4-H activity, please email us your pictures to be included in our newsletter: aboschult2@unl.edu

Friday, September 13 from 8:30am - 2:15pm at Russell Middle School 5304 S. 172nd St. This is a single-day entrepreneurial adventure for middle school youth developed by the Nebraska Extension Youth Entrepreneurship and Business Opportunities (YEBO) Issue Team. Using innovation and creative problem-solving, teams of youth develop unique business concepts around a given widget which is used as inspiration for a product or service. Teams move through the INVENTURE Factory, completing challenges and working together to develop their business idea. More info here!

Join us for a 4-H Kitchen Science Workshop!

In this engaging workshop, youth will learn the why and how behind the making of some of our favorite foods. By conducting a series of mini food science experiments, youth will learn the science behind making ice cream, popping popcorn, changes in water density and carbonated fruit (Yes, CARBONATED fruit!) The kitchen science workshop is open to ALL youth. Registration deadline is Friday, September 20th. Sign up today!

Date: Sept. 25, 2024

Time: 5:30-7:30 pm

Location: Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Central Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha

Cost: $10

Contact: Ericka Murray at ericka.murray@unl.edu.

Join us for 4-H Day at Vala's Pumpkin Patch on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Good for the whole family! Children must wear their 4-H shirt or show membership to receive $7 off per person.

More information here!

The Diamond Clover Program gives youth a structured opportunity to learn and practice skills that prepare them for success in the future. Participants earn rewards for setting goals, trying new things, and keeping records. All youth are invited to participate, regardless of enrollment. This year's applications are due Sept. 30th. Learn more here!

Any questions, please e-mail: brett.kreifels@unl.edu

4-H Achievement Night

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024

Location: Sarpy County Fair 4-H Building

4-H Premium Checks can be picked up at the event.

• Sept 10 - 4-H Sewing Basics Class: information here
• Sept 13 - Inventure day: Information here
• Sept 17 - 4-H Sewing Basics Class: information here
• Sept 24 - 4-H Sewing Basics Class: information here
• Sept. 25 - Kitchen Science Workshop: information here
• Sept 26 - Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Discount Day at Vala's Pumpkin Patch
• Sept. 30 - Diamond Clover Applications are Due
• Oct 1 - 4-H Sewing Basics Class: information here
• Oct 6-12 - National 4-H Week
• Oct 29 - 4-H Achievement Night

Enrollment for 2025 opens October 1st! Whether you are a new member or a returning member, you will find on the information you need to enroll here!

For information on starting a club, resources for an existing club or information on club leadership change please click here. You can also contact your local county 4-H staff by e-mailing stephanie.thorson@unl.edu.

Adults interested in serving as a county or state fair judge in 2025 are invited to submit their interest via the online registration process. The process captures interest and asks interested individuals to agree to the indirect volunteer application process.

Find more information at 4h.unl.edu/judges. Registration closes on September 30th.

An important activity for 4-H members is taking part in community service projects. These projects provide valuable opportunities to develop positive relationships in your community! 4-H Clubs as expected to complete a group community service project on an annual basis.

Need some ideas? You can find 366 Community Service Ideas right here!

We'd love to hear what your 4-H Club has done, please e-mail aboschult2@unl.edu with your community service projects to be highlighted in our weekly updates.

Follow the link below to try out this week's highlighted recipe that is sure to be a crowd favorite at home. Just add salsa or guacamole, yum!

Click here for the recipe!

4-H community service ideas and resources click here!

Submit your community service project here!

4-H Volunteer Connection resources click here!

Steps to start a 4-H Club click here!

Share your 4-H pictures or ideas with us by e-mailing: aboschult2@unl.edu

Location: 8015 West Center Road, Omaha, NE, USA

Phone: 402-444-7804

Email: douglas-sarpy4h@unl.edu
Website: www.douglas-sarpy.unl.edu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/douglassarpy4h

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made to Douglas-Sarpy County Extension at 402-444-7804 or douglas-sarpy@unl.edu

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