2018 Dixon County

Calendar Nebraska Extension in Dixon County

57905 866 Road

Concord, NE 68728

402‐584‐2234

Fax: 402‐584‐3859

DIXON‐COUNTY@unl.edu

www.dixon.unl.edu

Nebraska Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United Sates Department of Agriculture.

Nebraska Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.

January 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Office Closed

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7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 Office Closed MLK Day

16 17 18 19 20 4-H Saturday Flax Chenille Pillow

21 Teen Leader mtg HAL

22 4-H Council Mtg 7:00 pm

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28 29 30 31 Keith’s last day in the office

Faux Chenille Pillow January 20, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Dixon County Extension Office Cost: $10

Supplies Needed: Must bring a sewing machine. 1 1/4 yard of fabric for the top of the pillow with a design; 2/3 yard for the back; thread; basic sewing supplies; and 18” pillow form.

Project Focused on Design Decisions Class Description: Participants will learn how to make a faux chenille pillow cover using a sewing machine and chenille cutter tools.

Maximum: 15 participants Deadline: January 17th

February 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Nebraska 4-H

Month

1 4-H Enrollments DUE

2 Ground Hog Day

3 First Lego League South Sioux City

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Beef Weigh in 10-noon

11 12 13 14 Valentine Day Ash Wednesday

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18 Teen Leader

Soup/raffle at Dixon Community Center

19 4-H Council mtg 7:00 pm

20 21 22 23 24 4-H Saturday Glass Etching

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2018 Nebraska 4-H Month – Share Your Story!

What does being a Nebraska 4-H member look like? We want to know! February is Nebraska 4-H Month, and we want to hear your 4-H story! Maybe it’s showing a rabbit. Interview judging. Or zooming down the zipline. Share a short video or photo that shows your 4-H experience. Videos or photos may be shared through social media using the #NE4H and #TrueLeaders hashtags. Video shared as a #NE4H Video View may also be shared at the Nebraska State Fair and through state 4-H social media networks. We look forward to seeing your 4-H story this February during Nebraska 4-H Month!

Glass Etching February 24, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dakota County Extension Office Cost: $15

Supplies Needed: None Class Description: Participants will learn how to etch a design on glass using the elements and principles of design. Project Focused on Design Decisions Maximum: 15 participants Deadline: February 21st

March 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4-H Saturday Rag Quilting

11 Daylight Saving Time Begins

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18 19 4-H Council Mtg 7:00 pm

20 21 22 23 24 Bake and Take Weekend

25 Palm Sunday

26 27 28 29 Maundy Thursday

30 Good Friday

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Sewing Saturday‐Rag Quilting March 10, 2018

9:00 to 12:00 p.m.

Dakota County Extension Office Cost: $10

Supplies Needed: Must bring a sewing machine. Flannel material (3 pieces) 1 1/4 yard of fabric for each piece; thread; and basic sewing supplies Project Focused on Design Decisions or Quilt Quest Class Description: Participants will learn how to make a rag quilt using a sewing machine.

Maximum: 20 participants Deadline: March 7th

April 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Easter

2 Music Contest and Speech Contest 6:30 pm

3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4-H Saturday Photography

15 Last Day to Register Market Beef DNA

16 4-H Council mtg 7:00 pm

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22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Sewing Saturday Reading Pillow

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Photography April 14, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dixon County Extension Office Cost: $15 Supplies Needed: Must have a camera Project Focused on Photography Class Description: Participants will learn how to enhance their photography skills. Maximum: 15 youth participants Deadline: April 11th

Sewing Saturday‐Reading Pillow April 28, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Dixon County Extension Office Cost: $10

Supplies Needed: Must bring a sewing machine; basic sewing supplies; 1 yard of fabric for pillow; 2 fat quarters for the pocket; fabric scraps for applique; and 18” pillow form. Project Focused on STEAM Clothing 1 Class Description: Participants will learn to make a pillow with a pocket to hold their favorite book. They will also learn how to applique a design to the pillow. Maximum: 15participants Deadline: April 25th

May 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 May Day Bucket Calf needs to be started

2 3 4 5 4-H Saturday Sewing Saturday Pencil Bag/ Wearable Technology

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4-H Saturday Woodworking

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20 21 4-H Council mtg 7:00 pm

22 23 24 Regional Speech Contest

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27 28 Memorial Day Office Closed

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Sewing Saturday‐Pencil Bag & Wearable Technology May 5, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dakota County Extension Office Cost: $10 Supplies Needed: Must bring a sewing machine; basic sewing supplies; 2 fat quarters for the pocket; 9” zipper to match fabric; and thread. Project Focused on Design Decisions; Class Description: Grab your favorite fabrics and zipper to make an easy pouch to hold pencils. Participants will create a circuit design with fabric and wearable technology.

Maximum: 15 youth participants Deadline: May 2nd Woodworking May 12, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 12:00

Dakota County Extension Office

Cost: $10 Supplies Needed: Not sure at this time. More information will be shared in April 2018. Project Focused on Woodworking Class Description: Participants will make a woodworking item

Maximum: 15 youth participants Deadline: May 9th

June 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Leathercraft

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7 8 Ponca Camp Reg Due

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10 11 12 13 District Horse Show Ord

14 District Horse Show York

15 Animal Id’s Sheets due in Office

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17 18 Ponca Consoler Training 4-H Council Mtg 7:00 pm

19 Ponca Camp 8-5 pm

20 District Horse show Gordon

21 District Horse Show Central City

22 District Horse Show Curtis

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Leathercraft Friday, June 1, 2018

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Dixon County Extension Office Cost: $15

Supplies Needed: None

Project Focused on Design Decisions Class Description: Participants will learn how to carve leather into a piece of art using the elements and principles of design. Maximum: 15 youth participants Deadline: May 30th

July 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 4th of July Office Closed

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8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 Pre-Fair Entries Due in Office 4-H Council Mtg 7:00 pm

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22 23 24 25 Pre Fair clean-up 6:00 pm

26 27 28 Pre Judging Day-HAL 8 am

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WHAT IS 4-H? 4-H is an informal, practical, learn-by-doing educational program for rural and urban youth, ages 9 to 19. To be in 4-H you should turn 9 during the year. Clover Kid is a 4-H program for youth, ages 5-8. 4-H is the youth education program of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension.

August 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Dixon Co Fair Entry Day Beef weigh in at 4 pm Livestock enters from 5-6 pm

2 Dixon County Fair 4-H Horse show, Cow/Calf show, BBQ, Ice Cream Social, Demo Derby

3 Dixon County Fair Beef show, Poultry & Rabbit Show, Tractor Pull

4 Dixon County Fair Swine, Sheep, & Goat Shows, Bucket Calf & Return Bucket Calf show, Cat & dog shows, Livestock Judging, mutton Busting & Bull riding

5 Dixon County Fair Elite Showman Judging, Open Class Horse Show, Car Show, Kiddy Tractor pull, Team Penning, Gospel Music concert

6 Post Fair Clean up starting at 9 am

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12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 4-H Council mtg 7:00 pm

21 State Fair entries due in Office by noon

22 23 24 25 Nebraska State Fair till Sept. 3rd

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The 4-H emblem is a four leaf clover with an “H” on each leaf. The letters of the emblems stand for Head, Heart, Hands and Health— the foundation of all 4-H programs.

The 4- H colors are green & white. Green is natures most common color, it symbolizes springtime, life and youth. White symbolizes purity & high ideals.

The slogan is “Learn by doing”. The motto is: “To make the best better”.

The Mascot is: Lil’Green

September 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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2 3 Labor Day Office closed

4 5 6 7 Can pick up State Fair Exhibits

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16 17 4-H Portfolio to leaders

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23 24 25 26 27 28 Leaders turn in report on completed projects and Portfolio, Diamond Clover to Office

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Nebraska 4-H Mission: 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

The 4-H Club is one of the major methods of involving boys and girls in the 4-H program. The 4-H Club meeting is an important way to help members: learn to make decisions; develop skills in group discussions; try new ideas; develop citizenship and leadership skills; acquire new knowledge; develop confidence; gain a sense of group pride; and form a cooperative attitude. In Nebraska, the 4-H Club enrollment reporting year is October 1 - September 30.

October 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 New year of 4-H starts.

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14 15 4-H Council mtg 7:00 pm

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28 29 30 HALLOWEEN

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National 4-H Week is October

National 4-H Week provides a great opportunity to put 4-H in the spotlight! Clubs or individuals may wish to organize a 4-H promotional campaign. Some ideas include: a library or store window display about 4-H; a 4-H poster contest; a radio interview; school programs to tell about 4-H and how students can join; articles for the newspaper; ask a friend to a 4-H meeting or event...or anything else that positively promotes 4-H! Celebration ideas include: talk to a school class abut 4-H; put up a poster or display telling about 4-H and how to join; wear 4-H t-shirts, or emblems one day to school!

November 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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18 19 20 21 22 Thanksgiving Day Office closed

23 Office closed

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December 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Don & Martha Romeo Scholarship Application Due

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23 24 Office Closed till January 2, 2019

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Don’t forget the Treasurers report for each club needs to be mailed to the office by February.

Clubs also need to send in their club budget for the upcoming year.