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Adams County Family & Community Education Clubs
Adams County Family & Community Education (FCE) was founded as extension clubs in Adams County, meeting in local homes in the 1920's. Members meet to learn, do social activities, take on new interests and better our local community. We support the Adams County Spelling Contest, book distribution at the county fair, the 2nd grade Environmental poster contest, the 3rd and 5th grade writing contests and two $500 scholarships to an Adams County graduating High School Senior. Adams County FCE donates generously to the community from profits earned from the FCE Food Booth at the County Fair. We welcome interested people to contact the Extension Office for further information.
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Learning Ala'cart
Formerly know as BInterested
Nebraska Extension is offering something new! We are excited to add "Learning Ala'cart". Each month will be a new topic for you to learn while having lunch.
Must call and Register the Monday before the session by 5:00 PM at the Adams County Extension Office 402-461-7209. No Walk-ins will be permitted.
These classes are normally for Adults, will indicate if open to youth also
We will follow UNL and SHD guidelines for any health restrictions.
A class has to have a minimum number of registered attendees for it to be held.
Classes may be postponed or canceled at a moment's notice. If registered for a class that can't be held, we will let you know.
Some sessions have a class fee will let you know when you register and can be paid at the session.
Sessions are from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM unless otherwise noted.
Location: Calico Cottage / Julie's Xpressions - 743 West 2nd Street Downtown Hastings
2026 Learning Ala'cart sessions:
March 19 Amazing Charcuterie Boards
April 16 Bath Salts, Sugar Scrubs and More
May 21 Spice it Up
June 18 Old Jewelry is it Junk or Treasure
July No program
August No program
September 17 Candle Pouring
October 15 The Revival of Decorated Clothing Happening
November 19 Freezer Meals
December Christmas Greens, Date, Time and Location TBA
FCE Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any High School Senior who meets eligibility requirements.
For further information, scholarship rules and entry deadlines please contact your guidance counselor, the Adams County Extension Office or check the Scholarship Application.
All Applications for the scholarship are to be in the Nebraska Extension-Adams County Office, P.O. Box 30, Hastings, NE 68902-0030, before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
2nd, 3rd and 5th Grade Contests
These contests are open to 2nd, 3rd and 5th grade students in public, parochial, private or home schools in Adams County or is an Adams County resident is welcome to enter the contest.
For further information, contest rules and entry deadlines please contact your classroom teacher, the Adams County Extension Office or click on the Contest Title.
Entries must be in the Adams County Extension Office by 5:00 PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2026
5th grade Creating Writing Contest theme for 2026: "My Favorite Thing about America".
3rd grade Essay Contest theme for 2026: "My Favorite Thing about America".
2nd grade Poster Contest theme for 2026: "My Favorite Thing about America".