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Hort for The Holidays

Decorative Fall Broom
County: Washington

Get creative this fall! Join Illinois Extension for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll create a decorative fall broom to enjoy throughout the season. 

Local volunteers will guide…

Become a Dementia Friend

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn simple, powerful ways to support those with dementia in your community.

More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and many more live with other forms of…

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Capture Moments, Create Memories

County: Washington

Turn your favorite photos into treasured works of art at this unique hands-on workshop led by local photographer Michelle Gill. Held at Michelle Gill Photography, just outside of Nashville, IL,…

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4-H Junior Leadership Conference

Conference Date: November 14-15, 2026

The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It…

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A child grates cheese over a homemade pizza crust with sauce while an adult in a checkered apron helps, with tomatoes, mushrooms and greens on the counter.
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Illinois 4-H Winter Healthy Living Challenge: Your Food Traditions

This winter, we’re celebrating the food traditions that make the season special! Recreate a food tradition that is meaningful to you, your family, or your religious or cultural group,…

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4-H No-Bake Thanksgiving Takes

County: Clinton

Get ready to mix, make, and take home some delicious treats just in time for Thanksgiving! 🍁 Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where youth will learn how to make one or more no-bake…

Holiday Snack Attack

County: Jefferson

Healthy Recipes Kids Can Make at Home

Looking for a fun way to celebrate the holiday season? Join 4-H for Holiday Snack Attack, an interactive workshop where youth will prepare healthy no-…

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Find Your 4-H Adventure Open House

County: Jefferson
Not sure what 4-H is? Come find out! Explore interactive activity stations featuring STEM, animals, agriculture, nature, and creative projects. Bring your curiosity and start your 4-H adventure…

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Cup Of Creativity

County: Washington, Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Washington

Calling all young artists, creators, and future entrepreneurs! Join us this fall for a unique hands-on workshop where creativity meets business.

Participants will get a behind-the-scenes…

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Thankful, Crafty and Clever Cloverbuds

County: Washington, Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion

Gobble up some fall fun! Cloverbuds ages 5-7 are invited to enjoy Thanksgiving-themed STEM activities, art projects, games, and more in this engaging hands-on workshop led by local Teen Leaders.…