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Collage of kids at a fall festival eating a candy apple, sack racing, painting a pumpkin, bobbing for apples, and making crafts.

4-H Family Fun Day

County: Montgomery
Grab your family and join us for a day full of fall fun with 4-H! Current 4-H members are invited to bring their families and friends, and everyone in the community is welcome to join us. Enjoy hands…
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An active sourdough starter in a glass jar next to a wooden scoop resting in a wooden bowl filled with white flour.

Starting a Sourdough Starter

County: Jersey, Macoupin

Ready to dive into the world of sourdough? Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn how to create and care for your own sourdough starter from scratch! We’ll break down the science…

Fall-themed beaded corn and pumpkin ornaments resting on a wooden table with burlap.

Cloverbud Fall Bead Workshop

County: Jersey
Get ready for a fun, hands-on craft project where you'll create your very own set of fall decorations! This Cloverbud project is perfect for younger participants (ages 5-8) who want to explore…
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A person writing in a notebook next to a metal mug on a wooden table.

Penning Your Past

County: Montgomery

Many of us remember hearing stories from our relatives about how life was back when. Sharing stories or family lore is a way to bond and bring families together. Sometimes we remember or know only…

A white marble surface, including a jar of active starter, a bowl of flour with a sifter, a bowl of yeast, wheat stalks, and a freshly baked sourdough loaf.

Starting a Sourdough Starter

County: Christian, Shelby

Ready to dive into the world of sourdough? Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn how to create and care for your own sourdough starter from scratch! We’ll break down the science…

Collage of kids at a fall festival eating a candy apple, sack racing, painting a pumpkin, bobbing for apples, and making crafts.

4-H Family Fun Day

County: Christian
Grab your family and join us for a day full of fall fun with 4-H! Current 4-H members are invited to bring their families and friends, and everyone in the community is welcome to join us. Enjoy hands…
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Children working on paper craft projects at a table, with examples of iris paper-folded pumpkin and Christmas tree cards shown.

Holiday Card | Iris Paper Folding Workshop

County: Jersey
Join us for a fun and festive Holiday Card Iris Paper Folding Workshop! 

Participants will learn the creative art of iris folding while making two beautiful handmade holiday cards. This…
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A person writing in a notebook behind a table arranged with fresh produce, raw meat, grains, and a food scale.

Cooking with Diabetes

Meal Planning
County: Macoupin

November is National Diabetes Month! Eating well is a powerful tool for managing diabetes, but a common question asked by people diagnosed with diabetes is, "What can I eat?" A diet to manage…

Baking sheet filled with an assortment of small, baked mini pies with various crust designs, with a green 4-H logo in the bottom right corner.

4-H Pastry Making Workshop

County: Macoupin

Join 4-H Alumni and valued volunteer Sharon Behme as she guides youth through the basics of baking pastries. Youth will prepare six mini pastries to take home and bake. 

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Hands arranging tape on pink paper featuring a green 4-H emblem, surrounded by scrapbooking supplies like ribbon, colorful paper, sequins, and scissors.

4-H Scrapbooking Workshop

County: Jersey
Join us for a morning of fun while scrapbooking with friends. Youth will learn basic techniques to enhance scrapbooking skills and creativity. 
Participants will design two scrapbook pages to…
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