Otoe County 4-H Wednesday What-Nots
October 4, 2023
SHOUT OUTS!
SHOUT OUTS!
This week is National 4-H Week & it is time for YOU to give the shout outs! This year's theme:
I đź’š4-H!
Here are the pictures we have so far, you still have time to post a picture on our FB page, tag it and get your name in the running for one of two awesome 4-H Water Bottles!
Micheal Wood with Grandpa Gene
Hadily Santema with Grandma Cheryl
Kennady and Logan Jording working together with a stubborn dog
OPPORTUNITIES
Kimmel Scarecrow Festival
Great Club Project!!!!!
OCT 14 @ 10:00AM - OCT 29 @ 5:00PM
SCARECROW FESTIVAL 2023
We are excited to invite you to participate in the 1st Annual Kimmel Scarecrow Festival at Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard. To enter a scarecrow, fill in the REGISTRATION FORM and submit it by email to info@kimmelorchard.org. Registration Fee is $25 for each Scarecrow.
The Scarecrow Festival will kick off on October 14th with a one-day-only "Bring Your Own" screen printing event in cooperation with the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts. The KHN Center will screen print the Scarecrow Festival logo (in Black) on your shirt, sweatshirt, towel, apron, bag, or other small item.
Families, community groups, churches, senior centers, retirement communities, schools, school groups, businesses, corporations, and individuals are all encouraged to use their creativity to design a family-friendly scarecrow that will be displayed in our Scarecrow Field.
WIN A PRIZE!
Post photos of your scarecrow on our Facebook event page and tag us to enter your scarecrow to win! (Get your entry fee back and win a Kimmel prize package with a value of $75)
Categories:
Most Original/Creative Scarecrow - Our staff will vote on a winner.
Guest Favorite Scarecrow - Guests will like photos of your scarecrows on our Facebook page to cast their votes. The scarecrow with the most likes will win this category.
CLICK HERE to view our "How to Build a Scarecrow" video!
We will provide:
- T-Post with 5-foot PVC Cover
- PVC T-connector with 18-inch arms and 12-inch top post for securing the head
- Each scarecrow pole will have a 40-pound bale of straw provided for stuffing or decoration
Bring your family and friends and create some more fun Fall memories!
Performing Arts members, maybe something you would like to check out!
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS | PARENTS | CAREGIVERS
Apply to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for FREE through November 1!
There is no place like Nebraska and no better time to become a Husker!
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is waiving the $45 undergraduate admission application fee for Nebraskans through November 1. You can apply for FREE at go.unl.edu/apply—enter the code “HUSKER” when prompted for a fee waiver code.
We’re here to help! Contact us at admissions@unl.edu or 402-472-2023.
FROM THE OFFICE
Thanks to everyone who sent over their Senior Pictures!! We will definitely have those ready for Achievement Night, still waiting for few more of you, please send to Elizabeth or myself!
Otoe County 4-H Council Nominations
Serving as a member of the Otoe County 4-H Council is a very important and fulfilling job! If you or someone you know would like to be on the ballot, please contact the Extension Office by October 5, 2023.
Voting will take place during our Achievement Night celebration.
Shooting Sports Annual Report
The Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Committee is requesting information about county instructor's involvement in the 4-H shooting sports program. In order to maintain certification, instructor's MUST complete the annual instructor report. If you are are a shooting sports instructor for Otoe County, complete the form (linked here) before November 4th, 2023.
Trophies and Banners are Available for Pick Up!!!!!
If your choice was a Trophy, Banner or Cash, please stop down and pick up your award(s). Hoping to receive the sweatshirts and t-shirts on Friday.
Otoe County Extension Website Calendar Update
Slowly but surely, the Otoe County Extension website is being updated. Minimal updates will be happening between now & 2024 as the University is moving to a different platform.
Until then, the calendar on the website is active & new events have been added. You can also find the events here: https://events.unl.edu/OtoeCounty
UPCOMING DATES
Upcoming Dates
- October 5th- 4-H Council nominations due to office
- October 9- Extension Office Closed for Holiday
- October 11- Otoe County 4-H Council meeting
- Sunday, November 5th- Achievement Night 5:00pm @ Kimmel Center
- Sunday, November 5th- 4-H Council Elections (at Achievement Night)
Nebraska Extension in Otoe County
Elizabeth Dunn, Youth Development Extension Educator edunn8@unl.edu
Ben Jewell, Rural Prosperity Nebraska Associate Extension Educator, bmcshane-jewell2@unl.edu
Cheryl Goff, Office Manager, cheryl.goff@unl.edu
Website: www.otoe.unl.edu
Location: 620 1st Street, Syracuse, Neb, USA
Phone: (402) 269-2301
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nebraska-Extension-in-Otoe-County