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The Most Dangerous Room in Your House

Your Kitchen
County: Christian, Shelby

September is National Food Safety Education Month! Your kitchen may be the most dangerous room in your house! Learn how to do your own kitchen “check-up” and keep you and your family safe from…

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4-H Junior Chefs

County: Christian
This fun, hands-on cooking program helps youth build confidence in the kitchen while learning essential culinary skills. Participants will explore food safety, nutrition, meal preparation, knife…
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From Peel to Plate

Reducing Food Waste One Bite at a Time
County: Christian

Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and understand what expiration dates really mean. We’ll talk about how…

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Lessons for Living

Coffee 101: Beyond the Mug
County: Macoupin

You may love it or hate it, but coffee is here to stay.  Learn all about this popular drink from its discovery through its cultivation, processing, and commercial preparation and distribution…

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Macramé Pumpkin

County: Christian
In this hands-on workshop, youth will learn the basics of macramé while crafting an adorable pumpkin to celebrate the fall season. This beginner-friendly class is a fun way to build creativity, learn…
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4-H Scrapbooking Workshop

County: Macoupin
Join us for an evening of fun while scrapbooking with friends. Youth will learn basic techniques to enhance scrapbooking skills and creativity.  Participants will design two scrapbook pages…
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Showmanship 101

County: Montgomery
Ever wondered what it's like to care for farm animals? Join us at Rooted Rock Ranch for a hands-on workshop where youth will learn the basics of animal care and handling! Participants will have the…
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4-H Sewing Spin Club

County: Christian, Montgomery
Get ready to sew, create, and have fun! Join the 4-H Sewing Spin Club this fall to learn sewing skills. We will meet on Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1 and 15 from 2-3:30 p.m., at the Extension Office…
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A person's hands using a crochet hook to craft a colorful floral square, with yarn balls in a woven basket. A green 4-H clover in bottom right corner.

Youth Crochet Workshop

County: Jersey
Join us for a fun and creative hands-on crochet workshop for youth ages 8-18! This workshop will guide you through the basics of making Granny Squares and inspire you with the many creative projects…
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Hands to Larger Service

Care Kits
County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery
Put your "Hands to Larger Service" by helping us make our goal of putting together 100 Care Kits to be donated to those in need in our local communities! Care Kits will be handed out in Christian,…
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