4-H Weekly Update 10/18/24

• Nominate for Club of the Year here.
• Nominate 4-Her of the Year here.
• Nominate 4-H Volunteer of the Year 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.

4-H Achievement Night

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024

Time: 6pm

Location: Sarpy County Fair 4-H Building

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

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 brochure, click here. To register, click here.

Early Bird registration deadline is October 23, 2024, 4 pm CT. Registration fee goes up after 4pm CT on October 23 and registration will close on Friday, October 25, 2024, 4 pm CT. You will receive an email confirmation of your registration, if you don't, please call 402.395.2158.

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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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

• Oct 18 - Deadline for 4-H 2024 Award Nominations
• Oct 22 - Sewing for Fun Class
• Oct 29 - 4-H Achievement Night
• 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

Are you passionate about youth development and making a difference in your community? 4-H is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! If you love empowering young people and fostering leadership skills, we want to hear from you!

✨ Position: : 4-H Extension Assistant (Two Positions Available)

📍 Location: Omaha, NE
🗓️ Deadline to Apply: 10/21/2024

Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply today and help us create a brighter future!

👉 https://employment.unl.edu/postings/93546

4-H youth enrollment is open for the 2024-2025 program year! 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.

Gather your club, friends, or family together to create homemade fleece scarves and tie them around trees near a homeless area.

Supplies:

• Fleece Fabric
• Scissors

Activity Steps:

1. Enlist the help from your club, friends or family.
2. Purchase fleece fabric
3. Cut fabric in strips of 10" x 48"
4. You may cut small strips at the end of the longer pieces to make it look like fringe
5. Locate areas that the homeless tend to be, you can also contact your local homeless shelter or soup kitchen to ask, too.
6. In a group, go out and tie scarves around trees in those areas before the cold weather arrives.

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 delicious cookie recipe that allows for some creativity. You can add different types of dried fruit, nuts or flavors of baking chips!

Click here for the recipe!

Third Thursdays Together are educational webinars for extension and service professionals who work with military-connected youth and families. Sessions are free, but registration is required. Please share the link with colleagues, friends, and all who could benefit from connecting with professionals supporting military-connected youth and programs.

If you have not, please join our Facebook group and share what's happening in your programs, ask questions, and get input from others working with military-connected youth. You must answer certain questions to be accepted as a member, so include those responses when you ask to join.

We'd love to see how our local 4-Hers celebrated National 4-H Week, please share your pictures with us by e-mailing: aboschult2@unl.edu

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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