Events

4-H Reading and Art Hour

April Session
County: Ford
Spend an afternoon with Ford County 4-H at the Paxton Carnegie Library (254 S Market St, Paxton, IL 60957) for our 4-H Reading and Art Hour on Monday, April 27.We would love to share a time of…

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State 4-H Reel Adventure Family Fish Camp

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Reel Adventure Family Fishing Camp was such a success last year we had to offer it again this year!

Do you have family members that love fishing or would like to…

Cake It ‘Til You Make It State 4-H Cake Decorating Competition

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In this high-energy, live cake decorating competition, youth will engage in a creative, hands-on experience that fosters artistic expression, builds confidence, and promotes life…

State 4-H Cooking Competition

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To all of our young aspiring chefs get ready for a shared statewide experience in the kitchen! Be on the lookout for more information about the event soon, and while you wait - put…

State 4-H Camp Kaleido

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Camp Kaleido is a full-day art immersion experience where youth, ages 8-12, explore the spectrum of creative expression through hands-on workshops, collaborative projects,…

Fur Real Companionship

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Explore the healing power of companionship, even if you can't care for a pet yourself.

Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…

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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Illini Summer Academies

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Illini Summer Academies will be held June 21–25, 2026 on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. 

Discover your potential at Illini Summer Academies, a life-…

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Illinois 4-H General Project Show at the Illinois State Fair

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The Illinois 4-H General Project Show will be held August 14 - 16, 2026. 

If you want to see what 4-H is all about, make sure to visit the Illinois State Fair. Award-…

Gardening on a Budget

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn how to start a container garden that nourishes your body and wallet.

Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…

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