4-H Weekly Update 11/1/24

Premium Checks that were not picked up at the 4-H Achievement Night are available for pick up at the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Office. Please stop in between 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday to pick those up. The 4-H Council asks that you cash those checks immediately. Also, any youth showing livestock (Beef, Swine, Meat Goat, Dairy Goats) also have a Livestock Booster check to pick up as well.

Enter this drawing to win a used sewing machine and unleash your creativity! If you are interested in a used sewing machine for your youth, please fill in the form linked below. If your name is drawn, you will be notified via email by Dec. 1, 2024. Click here to enter.

Network with other shooting sports instructors and learn to develop your skills as an instructor and to use shooting sports to develop youth of strong character who possess effective life skills. Participants will gain certification in ONE of the following disciplines: rifle, pistol, archery, shotgun, and muzzleloading. For more information and to register, click here.

Celebrate National Pizza Month with 4-H's favorite pizza from Casey's! From October 2 to November 5. Casey's is teaming up with 4-H to support and celebrate the vibrant communities we share. For every large pizza bought October 2 to November 5. Casey's will donate $1 to 4-H programs, up to $100,000! Both Casey's and 4-H are committed to enriching rural communities and positively impacting young lives. For more information, click here.

In this 4-week series, youth ages 8+ will learn how to use a sewing machine, sew a straight line, and experience using a variety of sewing tools. Youth will make a needle book and a tote bag using their new sewing skills. Cost is $30 per youth participant and space is limited, register today!

Dates: Tuesdays, November 5, 12, 19, and 26

Times: 1:00 - 3:00 pm (Homeschool Session)

4:30 - 6:30 pm (Afterschool Session) FULL

The 4-H State Rodeo will be held on November 8th and 9th at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln, NE. More information about the rodeo and entering here. Entries are due by October 31st.

Explore the "Power of Red" at the 4-H Campus Visit Day! Join us on Saturday, November 9th, for a half-day college visit experience at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dive into academic interests, enjoy a campus tour, and get all your questions answered about admissions, financial aid, and more. Complimentary lunch included! Register now at go.unl.edu/casnrvisitday24.

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Nebraska 4-H is hitting the road again for the Volunteer Road Show on select dates between November 12 - 19th, a professional development opportunity for 4-H volunteers across the state. Join us for an evening to discover new opportunities for yourself and your 4-H youth, network with other 4-H volunteers in your community, and build your skills as a 4-H volunteer! Registration is $15 and includes a meal and all materials.

More information on dates and locations, click here.

This is the biggest American Poultry Association-sanctioned show in Nebraska. It is a great opportunity for youth and adults to share their birds, network with exhibitors from numerous states (last year we had two birds from Alaska), and buy/sell birds.

Junior exhibitors are double entered in the junior show and open show. There will be showmanship, breed identification, and defect identification contests.

Entry details are in the catalog here. Entries are accepted by mail (through October 25) or online (through November 5).

If you have any questions, e-mail Brett Kreifels: brett.kreifels@unl.edu

• Nov 2-3: NE 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop
• Nov 8-9: State 4-H Rodeo, more information here.
• Nov 9: 4-H Campus Visit Day
• Nov 11: Veterans Day, Office Closed
• Nov 12-19: Volunteer Road Show
• Nov 16-17: NSPA Poultry Show
• Nov 28-29: Thanksgiving, Office Closed
• Dec 25: Christmas, Office Closed
• Dec 31: Application deadline for Douglas/Sarpy 4-H Council

Supplies:

• Paper
• Scissors
• Glue

Instructions:

To complete this project, you will need different sheets of colored paper. If you don't have different colors, you can always use crayons or markers to "design your own fabric" to complete the quilt. For a 4-patch quilt block, you will only use two different colors of paper or patterns. There are thousands of different quilt blocks made, choose one to research and then have fun choosing papers and creating! For full instructions on the 4-patch, click here.

Involving children in preparing meals is a great way to teach them food preparation skills and the importance of healthy eating. This week, we are highlighting a recipe for a snack that also serves as a lesson in contrasting colors!

Click here for the recipe!

The goal of the Nebraska Beekeepers Association Youth Scholarship is to support and encourage young Nebraskans who have a passion for beekeeping. By providing financial assistance through educational tuition and equipment, the scholarship aims to help young beekeepers expand their knowledge and learn new skills and experiences in beekeeping.

The application form and candidate essay must be submitted to the Nebraska Beekeepers Association no later than December 1. More information about candidate requirements and the application process can be hound here.

The Nebraska 4-H Foundation offers 4-H members the opportunity to apply for scholarships. The Nebraska 4-H Foundation awards up to $22,000 worth of scholarships each year to 4-H'ers from across the state. The deadline to submit an application is January 5th. For more information on this program, click here.

This scholarship is a component of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program.

The only requirements to apply for an Engler scholarship – declare a CASNR major and have participated in 4-H or FFA. For academic year 2025-2026, the application will open on October 1st and close on January 15, 2025. Find the application here.

4-H Enrollment is now open for 2024-2025, click here!

4-H Community service ideas and resources click here!

4-H Club Leader information 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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