CENTRAL SANDHILLS AREA 4-H NEWS

Mailing Address: PO Box 148 - Thedford, NE 69166

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Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/centralsandhills/
Location: 503 Main Street, Thedford, NE, USA
Phone: (308)645-2267
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centralsandhillsarea/

In this edition:

• 2025 Fair Book
• Important Dates
• Central Sandhills Nature Camp
• 2025 County Fair Dates
• State Programming and Camps

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Nebraska Extension in the Central Sandhills

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Nebraska Extension in the Sandhills

PLEASE SHARE WITH US YOUR NEWS so it can be included in our newsletters! Forward any 4-H news, events, or activities to CentralSandhills@unl.edu.

I wanted to let you know that I will be stepping away from my role as the 4-H Youth Development Assistant for the Central Sandhills area. My last day in this position will be June 9th, 2025. Our family is moving, as my husband has accepted a new teaching position.

It has truly been a pleasure working with your families and seeing your kids grow through 4-H. Thank you for your support and involvement—you make this community special.

In the coming weeks, I will be working to wrap up my current commitments and do everything I can to leave the program in the best position possible. Please know I’m dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition.

If you have questions, please contact the Extension Office. Terri's email is tthomas39@unl.edu. Going forward, please email her so that she has a record of communication once I am gone. I wish you all the best and hope 4-H continues to be a wonderful part of your lives!

With gratitude,

Shaniya Albertus

DUE June 15th, 2025

o 4-H Membership Enrollment on 4-H ONLINE

o YQCA certification https://yqcaprogram.org/

DUE JULY 1st, 2025

o County Fair Entries

o Livestock and Horse ID’s

DUE AUGUST 1st, 2025

o Horse Advancement Levels due to the office. If your show is before August 1st, they are due the day of the show.

Thomas County Fair (CT)

· July 21st - Small Animal Show 8:00 AM

· July 21st - Style Revue Judging 1:00 PM

· July 22nd - Horse Show @ 9:00 AM

· July 23rd- Livestock Show @ 9:00 AM

· July 24th- Static Entries @ 9:00 AM

Blaine County Fair (CT)

· July 22nd- Horse Show w/TC @ 9:00 AM

· July 29th- Static Entries and Style Revue Judging @ 9:00 AM

· July 31st - Livestock Show @ 9:00 AM

· July 31st - Small Animal Show @ 11:00 AM

Hooker County Fair (MT)

· July 28th- Small Animal @ 8:00 AM

· July 28th- Style Revue Judging @ 1:00 PM

· July 29th- Horse Show @ 8:00 AM

· July 31st- Static Entries @ 8:00 AM

· August 2nd- Livestock Show @ 8:00 AM

Grant County Fair (MT)

· July 30th - Style Revue Judging @ 2:30 PM

· August 6th- Horse Show @ 8:30 AM

· August 7th- Small Animal @ 9:00 AM

· August 8th- Static Entries @ 9:00 AM

· August 9th- Livestock Show @ 8:30 AM; Auction at 1:30 PM

Check the Nebraska Extension in the Central Sandhills Facebook page or call the office at 308-645-2267 for the most up to date information on fair schedules/changes. All times are subject to change. facebook.com/centralsandhillsarea

More summer STEM camps can be found at: https://yns.nebraska.edu/gain-hands-on-experience-in-stem/summer-camps