4-H Newsletter
July 7, 2021
Deadlines
Pre Entry for Livestock and Static Exhibits
It’s that time of year to enter your Livestock and/or Static Exhibits in 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.
Contest Deadlines
4-H Fashion Show - Registration deadline is Thursday, July 8th. Find the entry form here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/pdfs/4-H/4h-sarpy-fair-fashion-show-2021.pdf
Submit entry form and questions to Stephanie Thorson (stephanie.thorson@unl.edu) or drop your form off in our office (8015 W Center Road, Omaha 68124).
Tractor Driving - Registration deadline is Friday, July 23 - sign up here.
Dog Show - Registration deadline is Friday, July 23 - sign up here.
Showcase of 4-H Gems for 4-H Juniors and Seniors - Formerly Known as the Royalty - Due July 12
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.
Get the application here.
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.
Fremont 4-H Expo
July 7 - 10, 2021
Location: Christensen Field, 16 & Ridgeroad Drive, Fremont, Nebraska
This event is open to 4-H & FFA Exhibitors from the following counties: Burt, Butler, Colfax, Cuming, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington.
Learn more at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dodge/frfourhexhguide/
4-H Food Stand Volunteer Sign Up
4-H Food Stand Volunteer Sign Up
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. We will be recognizing the club with the most slots filled at the 4-H Banquet so please add your Club Name to the comments.
Douglas County Online Entries currently open
Open Class Static Exhibits (Produce Show, Food Show, Textile Arts Show, Quilt Show, and Photography Show). Entries are due Tuesday, July 13th, and will be displayed throughout the fair.
https://www.douglascountyfair.org/entry-forms-2
Livestock Shows will be
Saturday, July 17th
Youth Open Class Cattle Show Check in 7:30am Show 9:00am
Youth Open Class Goat Show Check in 12:00pm Show 2:00pm
Youth Open Class Sheep Show Check in 2:00pm Show 4:00pm
Sunday July 18th
Youth Open Class Swine Show Check in 8:30am Show 10:00am
Youth Open Class Rabbit Show Check in 7:30am Show 9:00am
Youth Open Class Poultry Show Check in 11:30am Show 1:00p
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 Speech Contest Winner
Congratulations! Douglas-Sarpy's 4-Her Marissa Rolle earned a Purple Ribbon at the State Public Speaking contest.
4-H Presentation Contest
Congratulations to all of our 4-H Presentation Contest participants for your performances at Friday’s contest! It was a wonderful day of 4-H themed Illustrated Presentations. Below are the results from the contest; all ribbons will be mailed this week. Youth who were selected to continue to the State contest will be receiving a follow-up email.
Illustrated Presentation-Dept B, Division 151, Class 113
Junior (Individual) Division
- Lily Sommerer – Purple, 1st place
- Cassidy Dunn – Blue
- Srihaas Yeluri – Purple, 2nd place
Senior (Individual) Division
- Joel DeWilde – Purple, 2nd place, State Rep.
- Soren Frahm – Blue
- Cormac Dunn – Blue
- Mallory Beethe -- Purple, 1st place, State Rep. Premier Presenter Contest
Again, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
"Ask a 4-H'er" 4-H Youth Volunteer Sign Up
"Ask a 4-H'er" is leadership opportunity to brag about 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.
Upcoming Events
- July 11- July 15, 2021- State 4-H Horse Show
- July 14th 3:30-6:30pm Rocket Launch Contest (Springfield American Legion-13600 Pflug Rd, Springfield, NE 68059)
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>