Cass County 4-H Friday News Blast!
June 22, 2018 - Happy Summertime!
Herbs workshop - change of date
Bridle and Saddle Horse Show
Contests at the Fair - Due by July 15
- Table Setting
- Presentation
- Shooting Sports
- Modeling/Fashion Show
- Performing Arts
- Tractor Driving (let us know if you are interested and we will set this up)
Fillable entry forms are on the website at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/pre-entry-forms-for-the-cass-county-fair/ Bring/email/send these forms to the Extension Office.
They are due July 15th.
When is the next livestock deadline? July 15th
County Fair Online Entry Instructions for all Animals now available!
To enter your 4-H animal into the 2018 Cass County Fair, you must register online in the appropriate class(es) before the July 15th deadline. This includes all livestock, horses, dogs, cats, small animals, rabbits, poultry, and Clover Kid animal entries. Detailed instructions are available at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/showorks-entry-instructions-for-livestock-entries/ Please read them carefully, and pay attention to the special notes at the bottom of the page. Also note that you must checkout for your entries to be entered into the system, and this process is FREE. If you do not have access to a computer, please stop by the extension office and we can help you get set up.
Note: Static exhibits do not need to be pre-entered (i.e. cooking, vegetables, photography, etc.)
Next Week's 4-H Workshops ...
Friday, June 29-30 ...Tractor Safety Certification - Friday 7:45 am to 5 pm, Saturday 8:00 am to ? (depends on size of class) Learn more about it by clicking here.
Click here for Workshop Flyer to see all the summer workshops.
Raffle Tickets for Tractor
The winner of the tractor raffle will be drawn at the fair after the parade Saturday evening. See flyer for more details about this exciting opportunity.
4-H Calendar Reminders for May 2018
4-H Summer Workshops (updated copy)
Updates on all progress shows, clinics and events click here
June 23 - Bridle and Saddle 4-H & Open Horse Show
June 25-26 - PASE and Life Challenge at UNL
July 5 - #13 "Herbs Workshop" (Note change of date from June 26 to July 5)
June 29-30 - #14 "Tractor Safety Certification" Workshop
June 29 - 4-H Family Event ... 1st Annual Nature Night Walk (FULL)
July 4th - Office closed for Holiday
July 5 - #13 Herbs workshop
July 10 - #15 Intro to Modern Quilting Workshop
July 11 - #16 Horse Showmanship Workshop
July 12 - #17 Entomology Workshops
July 13 - #18 Fitting and Showing Workshop
July 16 - 4-H Council Meeting
July 17 - #19 Modeling with Zee Workshop
July 17 - #20 Yarn Crafts
July 18 - #21 Clover Kid Camp
July 19 - #22 Amphibians Workshop
July 24 - #23 Babysitting Workshop
July 24 - #24 Germany and the Netherlands Workshop
July 28 - Shooting Sports County Contest
August 2 - Modeling Contest and Clothing Entry Judging
July 15 - Pre-entry deadlines for Livestock for County Fair
July 15 - Pre-entry for all contests and Fashion Show entries
August 4 - Clean-up day at the fairgrounds
OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF 4-H IN AND AROUND CASS COUNTY ...
- Flower Barrel Liner Contest at the 2018 Cass County Fair - liners are available at the Extension Office. Click here for the link and look on page 11.
- Solar Design and Installation Hands-On Workshop ... July 9-13, registration and payment due by June 29 ... click here for registration link
- Extension Hort Update ... June 2018
- Pesticide, Fertilizer and Noxious Weed Newsletter ... Summer 2018 issue
- AgLine Newsletter from Nemaha County
Check for more on our website at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/agriculture-news/
Nebraska Extension Cass County
Brett Kreifels, Extension Educator & Unit Leader,
Tracy Ensor, Extension Assistant, tracy.ensor@unl.edu
Angelica Metzger, 4-H Summer Intern, angelica.metzger@unl.edu
Sondra Buell, Office Manager, sondra.buell@unl.edu
General Mailbox, cass-county@unl.edu
Email: cass-county@unl.edu
Website: www.cass.unl.edu
Location: 8400 144th Street, Weeping Water, NE, 68463
Phone: 402-267-2205
Facebook: facebook.com/UniversityofNebraskaLincolnExtensionCassCounty
Twitter: @UNLCassCounty