Date: Saturday, June 4th, 2022 after the small pet show (check in is at 11)

Make sure you bring a copy of the Vaccination form, which can be found here.

Small Pet Show

Date: Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at 8:00am Check-in will begin at 7:30a.m.

All exhibitors will give a brief (2 minutes or less) presentation about their small pet. This may include characteristics, health, history and care of the animal they are showing.

Youth need to wear a 4-H shirt, or 4-H clover. For more information contact Rachel at 402-444-4355.

Any artistic 4-Her's out there? Help us in designing our next Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Shirt! These shirts can be used to show livestock in, wear during your static exhibit interview judging, wearing around town to promote 4-H, etc. Best part is, they'll be FREE! Thanks to our shirt sponsor, the Sarpy County Farm Bureau. Here are the rules:

1. Your design can be either digitally made or can be hand-drawn.

2. The shirt will be white, so design accordingly.

3. Please limit the number of colors used in your design. Increased cost and processing occurs when a large amount of different colored ink is used.

4. You must incorporate the 4-H Clover in your design and it must be used properly. Here is a link to the proper use of the clover. https://4h.unl.edu/name-emblem-guidelines

5. Design submissions must be made by Monday, June 6th. You can send your submissions electronically to Brett at bkreifels3@unl.edu or drop off your work at the 4-H Office.

All entries will be anonymously judged by the staff here at the Douglas-Sarpy Extension Office. Contact Brett (bkreifels3@unl.edu) with any questions.

Beginner Rocket Building Workshop

In this workshop, youth (ages 5 and up) will learn how to build a basic model of the Estes Alpha III rockets and learn about the launch process for the 4-H contest!

• Tuesday, June 14th - Register by June 7 from 1-2:30pm
• Douglas-Sarpy Office (Rooms A & B)
• Cost: $10

Sign up at https://cvent.me/Z1NZDa

Advanced Rocket Building Workshop

In this workshop, youth will learn how to build a basic model of an advanced ESTES rocket and learn about the launch process for the 4-H contest!

• Wednesday, June 15th - Register by June 8 from 1-3:30pm
• Douglas-Sarpy Extension Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha, NE
  
• 8+ ( Whoever is ready for advanced rocket building and launching)
• Cost: $10

Sign up at https://cvent.me/M2PdbQ

Nebraska 4-H has transitioned to 4honline 2.0. To enroll, click here.

For returning families, please do not create a new account; rather use your log-in credentials for 4honline used in previous years. Instructions can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/enroll/returning-member.

Enrollment instructions for new families can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/enroll/new-member.

Please note the enrollment fee for Douglas-Sarpy counties is $10.00 per member and is paid online. Enrollments are due June 15, 2022.

Please contact Mary Dierks at mdierks@sarpy.com with any questions.

All 4-H Volunteers for Douglas-Sarpy 4-H will need to be rescreened this year regardless of their last screening. To enroll and begin the screening process visit and enroll via 4-H Online. Volunteers may not work with youth until volunteer enrollment and screening is complete.

Livestock 2022 Animal Affidavit/ID Forms

https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/sarpy-county-and-nebraska-state-fairs/

If you would like to submit Livestock ID forms via email, please send them to brett.kreifels@unl.edu

Nebraska State Fair Livestock Nominations due June 15th

• All breeding and market animals that are to be shown at the Nebraska State Fair must be nominated by June 15th.
• Visit https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair/live-animal-exhibitor for instructions on the nomination process.
• DNA Envelopes for Market Beef, Swine, Lambs and Goats are available from the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Office. Completed DNA Envelopes need to be returned to the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Office by June 15th.
• Electronic ID Tags (EID) for Market Beef and Swine are available for purchase at the office. $3.00 per tag
• Payment for nominations is done on the Show Stock Manager website. NO MONEY IS ACCEPTED AT THE 4-H OFFICE
• Questions, please contact Brett bkreifels3@unl.edu

Department E - Healthy Lifestyles

Division 350: General Foods

CLASS 4 COOKING BASICS RECIPE FILE (Scoresheet SF251)

A collection of 10 recipes from any source. Each recipe must accompany a complete menu in which the recipe is used. An additional 10 recipes may be

added each year the 4-H’er is in the project, with year clearly marked on recipes.

Display in a recipe file or binder. Be sure to include the number of servings or yield of each recipe.

See this area of the fairbook at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/pdfs/4-H/4h-sarpy-fair-food-and-nutrition-2022.pdf

• June 9th-Shooting Sports Air Rifle Competition, 5 PM Sarpy County Fairgrounds
• June 11th-Shooting Sports BB Gun Competition, 10 AM, Sarpy County Fairgrounds
• June 12th-Shooting Sports Archery Competition, NOON, Sarpy County Fairgrounds

Check out all the details in the fairbook at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/sarpy-county-and-nebraska-state-fairs/

Sign up for it at https://forms.gle/eGfYsRJgRZCkHvNs8

For more information please go to: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/4-hresources/

Sign up for the Fashion Show https://go.unl.edu/4hfashion2022

The Douglas/Sarpy 4-H Council would like to encourage all eligible candidates to participate in the Douglas-Sarpy Showcase of 4-H Gems.

To be selected and honored as a 4-H Gem is a positive way to share your success and experiences throughout your 4-H career. Receiving the honor of being named a Diamond or Emerald 4-Her is an excellent addition to your resume and college scholarship essays. We encourage all eligible candidates to submit their application for the opportunity to participate so that we can celebrate all of your accomplishments throughout your 4-H career. See the application here.

Return to the Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Extension Central or South Office or they can also be e-mailed to rwright4@unl.edu no Later Than June 29, 2022

Sponsorship requests will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. If your request is already filled, your donation will be used to fund an award in the same event.

Get your form here.

See resources for Table Toppers Contest here.

Entries for the 4-H Table Toppers Contest are due by Friday, June 24th and the 4-H Table Toppers Contest will be on Thursday, June 30, in-person at the Douglas-Sarpy Extension office.

Sign up for Table Toppers here.

When: July 6 - 9, 2022

Where: Christensen Field, W 16th St & N Ridge Road Drive, Fremont, NE

4-H & FFA Exhibitors from the following counties: Burt, Butler, Colfax, Cuming, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington.

Open check out the opportunities to enter static exhibits and livestock.

https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dodge/frfourhexhguide/

For more information, contact Stephanie at stephanie.thorson@unl.edu

Join us on June 21 from 6-7 pm for a question and answer session "what to expect at fair."

This event will be helped at the Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties, located at 8015 West Center Road, Omaha. There is no cost to attend, but participants are asked to preregister with Rachel at rwright4@unl.edu.

4-H Happy Hands Quilt Club is Open for new members!

When: June 21 - third Tuesday of each month

Time: 6:30-8:30

Where: Celtic Quilter (5080 S 108th in Omaha).

The leader will have sewing machines available for members to use and typically provide all the project materials needed during the meetings. For more information, contact club leader Stephanie Jacobson at stephkucera@hotmail.com.

When: June 28, 2022, 9 am-noon

Where: Douglas-Sarpy Extension Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha, NE

Cost: $25 per kid

Ages welcome: 8-18

Registration due June 21. Register at https://cvent.me/r0Ddg0

During the workshop, youth will learn about colors and quilt designing and how this applies to barn quilts. Youth will choose your barn quilt pattern, put the guide lines your design on the wood canvas, and paint the design. Before the workshop youth will need to paint the base coat on the wood canvas. They will need to bring their own paint to the workshop. To complete the barn quilt, youth will need at least 2 colors and no more than 5 colors. The wood canvas is one foot by one foot. The type of paint that will work best is acrylic paint: brands like Apple Barrel or FolkArt will work for this project. Acrylic paint from any craft supply store or grocery supercenter art section will work. All other materials needed to design and paint the barn quilt will be provided.

https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/2022-sarpy-county-fair-coloring-contest/

Horsemanship Level Testing

June 12 at 1:00 pm at Cass County Fairgrounds

Sign up by June 8 at https://forms.gle/auBsByPLnuzmwepN9

Showmanship and Grooming Clinic

June 26th 2022 at 1 pm at Cass County Fairgrounds

Sign up by June 23 at https://forms.gle/kZTJnatU4sb98sfbA

Tack Cleaning Clinic

July 8 at 6:30 pm

Bring $10 and your own saddles and bridles, as well as your own saddle cleaners: saddle soap, conditioner, oil.

Sign up by July 1 at https://forms.gle/8V6aDgbfiHMt3iAm8

The horse program is for youth Age 8-18.

For more information about the horse program or these specific events, contact Alaina Kauffman, Extension Assistant, 4-H at alaina.kauffman@unl.edu

Goat, Sheep & Beef Show • Saturday, June 25, 2022

Sarpy County Fairgrounds – Springfield, NE

Check out the flier and all the details at:

https://files.constantcontact.com/f3efa1f3101/93b5ed9a-5a6f-4205-89ee-e4e95d07884c.pdf

June 15th-YQCA Completion Due

June 15th-Livestock, Rabbit & Cavy ID sheets Due

July 1st-All Horse Level Testing for Sarpy County Fair Competition is due

July 15th-All Sarpy County Fair Horse, Livestock, Poultry, Rabbit and Cavy Entries due

Participants can take the online course, but then need to print off and turn in their completion certificate to the 4-H office or email (brett.kreifels@unl.edu) by June 15th.

You MUST sign up online for the in person sessions.

Visit YQCA (yqcaprogram.org) and register for one of the in person sessions or do the online course. The deadline to Complete YQCA Training, June 15th.

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 3-20, 2022 at: https://go.unl.edu/online4hhortcontest

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

More information about the Nebraska State contest can be found in the Fairbook https://4hfairbook.unl.edu/fairbookview.php/contests/45

4-H State Dog show rulebook is done! Please let your 4-H families know of the new rulebook update and the changes that were made and are in effect for the 2022 year!

Dog Show Opportunities can he found here.

Rabbit and Poultry Clinic

When: June 13th at 6:30pm

Where: Douglas-Sarpy Extension Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha, NE

Sign up by June 8, 2022.

https://forms.gle/WmGWxSujbXKwAGFW7

Staff will also be on hand to tattoo rabbits before the June 15 ID deadline. The ID sheets can be found here.