The 4-H Update
July 14, 2021
Deadlines and New Information
Enter your Livestock and/or Static Exhibits for the 2021 Sarpy County Fair.
The deadline to enroll Livestock in Fairwire is July 15th at Welcome to ShoWorks! (fairwire.com)
If you would like to avoid the long lines on entry day for Static Exhibits, you can now request your entry tags ahead of time at 4h-sarpy-fair-exhibit-hall-entry-form-2021-fillable.pdf (unl.edu). The deadline to request the tags and have them mailed to you is July 15. If you miss this deadline, no problem, we can still create the tags on entry day - Tuesday, August 3rd from 12:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Please contact the 4-H staff with any questions at 402-444-7804 or email us at douglas-sarpy4h.unl.edu.
"Ask a 4-H'er" 4-H Youth Volunteer Sign Up
"Ask a 4-H'er" is leadership opportunity to highlight their 4-H accomplishments and projects while also earning a free meal. Many people coming to the fair want to learn more about 4-H. Youth will report to the building and sign in then meet and greet the public under the "Ask a 4-H'er" sign, offer to give them a tour around the building, and promote 4-H. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. We hope to have 4-H Youth at the 4-H Static building and Livestock buildings to answer any questions and give a tour. Any youth who volunteer will receive free a meal voucher from the 4-H food stand. Contact tracey.jones@ops.org for more information.
Pie Auction - Bring a Pie, or Buy a Pie
The Douglas-Sarpy County 4-H Pie Auction will be Friday, August 6th at 5:00 pm in the Open Air Auditorium at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds.
Remember to deliver your covered pie to the 4-H office at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds on Friday, August 6th before 3:00 pm.
Check out the details here.
Don't forget to sign up for some of our pre-fair contests:
Quick tips for Exhibiting
Learn how to mat photos for fair at:
https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/2020/HowtoMatPhotos.pdf Learn what else you need for photography here.
Heritage exhibits must include NAME, COUNTY, AGE & PAST EXPERIENCE on back of exhibit. Learn more here.
Home Environment projects need an entry tag which includes a clear description of the entry securely attached. Use color, pattern or picture descriptions to aid in identification. No straight pins. In addition to the entry tag, a label with the exhibitor’s name and county
should be attached to each separate piece of the exhibit. Learn more here.
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4-H Mentor Coordinator - Paid Internship!
Douglas-Sarpy 4-H & Health Rocks! Youth Mentoring Program. The Douglas-Sarpy 4-H program seeks to attract qualified college student candidates who have an interest in human social development, mentoring and/or health sciences to serve as the 4-H Mentor Coordinator for the Health Rocks! This will be a 14 month paid position (June 2021 to August 2022) working on average 10-15 hours per week before/afterschool with the Peer Mentors and Mentees. Learn more here.
State Wide Events
4-H Photography Showcase - CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Calling all 4-H photographers! Submit your photos for a chance to be showcased online by Nebraska 4-H.
https://4h.unl.edu/photography-showcase?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email
Nebraska 4-H Video Companion Animal Showmanship Contest
Entries are now open for the Nebraska 4-H Video Companion Animal Showmanship Contest! This contest provides youth an opportunity to showcase the knowledge and skills they have developed in their 4-H companion animal project. It is open to youth ages 10-18 who are enrolled in a companion animal project. Videos should be recorded at home and submitted online by 5:00 PM CT on August 13th. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/companion-animal-showmanship-contest
Virtual 2021 4-H Project Showcase
A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Update - Wayne - Friday, August 6, 2021 (google.com)
Upcoming Events
- July 24th Archery Contest at the Sarpy Fairgrounds.
July 31- BB Gun contest at the Sarpy Fairgrounds.
July 31 - 8:00 AM Horse Show-Performance Events
July 31 - 5:00 PM Horse Show-Speed Events
August 2 - 6:00 PM - 4-H Dog Show
August 3 - 12:00-7:00 PM - Entry Day& Interview Judging-All Static Exhibits
August 3 - 3:00-8:00 PM - Rabbit and Poultry Check In
August 4 - 8:00-11:00 AM - Swine Check-in
August 4 - 8:30 AM - Rabbit & Cavy Show
August 4 - 9:00 AM - Poultry Show
August 4 - 11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Sheep & Goat Check in
August 4 - 11:00 AM-2:00 PM - Beef & Bucket Calf Check In
August 4 - 3:30 PM - Tractor Driving Contest
August 4 - 5:00 PM - Opening Ceremonies
August 4 - 5:30 PM - 4-H Building Opens to Public (closes at 10 PM)
August 4 - 6:00 PM - 4-H Fashion Show
August 5 - 8:00 AM - Swine Show
August 5 -10:00 AM - Sheep Lead
August 5 -10:00 AM-10:00 PM - 4-H Building Open
August 5 -11:00 AM - Meat Goat Show
August 5 -1:00 PM - Sheep Show
August 5 -5:00 PM - The Showcase of 4-H Gems
August 6 - 8:30 AM - Goat Showmanship (Dairy, Meat, Pygmy)
August 6 - 9:30 AM - Dairy & Pygmy Goat Show
August 6 - 9:30 AM - Bucket Calf Interviews
August 6 - 10:00 AM-10:00 PM - 4-H Building Open
August 6 - 11:30 AM - Bucket Calf Show
August 6 - 1:00 PM - Beef Show
August 6 - 5:00 PM - 4-H Council Pie Auction
August 6 - 8:00 PM - Rodeo (4-H Section Tickets Available)
August 7th - 10:00 AM - Sarpy County Fair Parade
August 7th -10:00AM-10:00 PM - 4-H Building Open
August 7th -11:00 AM - Adult Showmanship Contest
August 7th - 4:30 PM - 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Contest
August 8th - 6:30 AM-9:30 AM - 4-H Livestock Released
August 8th - 4:00 PM-5:30 PM - 4-H Static Exhibits Released
August 9th - 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 4-H Static Exhibits Released & 4-H Building Clean Up
Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties
Email: douglas-sarpy4h@unl.edu
Website: www.douglas-sarpy.unl.edu
Location: 8015 West Center Road, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-444-7804
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaExtensioninDouglasSarpyCounties/
Papillion Office
The new Papillion office construction is complete and ready for clients! Because the layout and security are much different from our prior offices, please contact Mary Dierks and make an appointment before coming to pick up 4-H t-shirts, ear tags, armbands, etc. You can reach Mary at 402-444-7804 or mdierks@sarpy.com<mailto:mdierks@sarpy.com>