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Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Extension Updates Programming Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
STERLING, Il- The impact of the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) continues to create uncertainty and concern both globally and here in our community. Illinois Extension is in the process of activating strategies with campus to protect everyone’s health and safety. This week, the University...
Keep Your Brain Healthy With Monthly Brain Health Exercise Class
STERLING, Il-Keep your brain fit and healthy in 2020! Current research indicates that challenging the brain is one of several things you can do to contribute to your own brain health as you age.   Challenging activities is one way to train your brain and keep your wits fit! The...
Keep Your Brain Healthy With Monthly Brain Health Exercise Class in Morrison
  MORRISON, Ill-Keep your brain fit and healthy in 2020! Current research indicates that challenging the brain is one of several things you can do to contribute to your own brain health as you age.   Challenging activities is one way to train your brain and keep your wits...
Visual Arts 4-H club starts in Sterling on Saturdays in March
  STERLING, Ill-Youth Ages 8-13 will be more art savvy following a six-week workshop offered by University of Illinois Extension. Classes begin 10 a.m.-Noon Saturday, March 7 and continue to meet March 14, 28 and April 4, 18, 25 at the Whiteside County Extension Office in Sterling....
4-H’ers to compete in Public Speaking Contest in Sterling
  STERLING, Ill-Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside County 4-H’ers will gather together on Saturday, April 4 to give public speeches at Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling. 4-H’ers have several different types of speeches to choose from, including, Formal Speech, Illustrated Speech,...
Kids and K-9’s 4-H Club offered at Granny Rose
  DIXON, Ill-University of Illinois Extension, 4-H program and Granny Rose K-9 Enrichment Center invite you to join our Kids and K-9’s 4-H Club. The Kids and K-9’s club will introduce youth to all facets of training including obedience, rally, agility and conformation. The club is...
Reserve Your Spot at the 2020 Ready Set Grow Gardening Workshop
  DIXON, Ill- University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce that there are still registration spots available for the 2020 Ready…Set…Grow… Gardening Workshop! Ready…Set…Grow… will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 from 8:00 am – 2:15 pm at Sauk Valley Community College...
Kids and K-9’s 4-H Dog Club offered at Granny Rose
  DIXON, Ill-University of Illinois Extension, 4-H program and Granny Rose K-9 Enrichment Center invite you to join our Kids and K-9’s 4-H Club. The Kids and K-9’s club will introduce youth to all facets of training including obedience, rally, agility and conformation. The club is...
Cooking and Booking Club available to local youth in Dixon
DIXON, Ill.-Where can you try new foods, make lasagna, and toss water balloons? At Cooking and Booking of course! 4-H, KSB, Dixon YMCA, and Oliver’s Corner Market invite youth to this year’s Cooking and Booking Club. Youth ages 8 through 12, as of Sept 1, 2019, will learn all about good...
Expand your creativity with Snappy Crafters 4-H Art Club in Lee County
  AMBOY, Ill.-Do you like to challenge your creativity? During this 4-H Club, youth will have the chance to explore and expand their creativity. Each week, youth will be given a different art challenge to complete while using items from our robust inventory of art materials....
Lee County 4-H Project Pool: A Fun Morning for Everyone
  AMBOY, Ill.-University of Illinois Extension, Lee County is holding 4-H Project Pool for kids ages 5-18 on Saturday, March 14 at the Lee County Fair Grounds. The morning will start at 9am and end at 12pm.  It is a short educational fun filled opportunity for kids in 4-H and...
Rabbit Workshop for 4-H Youth
  AMBOY,Ill.-4-H youth with rabbits are encouraged to attend our 4-H Rabbit Workshop on April 18 and June 6. Those interested are able to sign up for one or both workshop days and are asked to bring their animal to the workshop for hands-on learning. Both workshop days will take...
Carroll County FSA Holds ARC/PLC Informational Meetings
Carroll County Farm Service Agency will be holding additional informational ARC/PLC meetings in Mt. Carroll, 807A South Clay Street, starting Feb 5-Feb 28.   Seating is limited to 10-15 participants per session so please call 815-244-8732, ext. 2 to confirm attendance. ...
Extension Offers Child Care University for Child Care Professionals
Early childhood educators, childcare providers, and other interested individuals are invited to participate in the annual Child Care University Early Childhood Conference.  Presented by University of Illinois Extension in partnership with Community Coordinated Child Care and Sauk Valley...
Keep Your Brain Healthy With Monthly Brain Health Exercise Class
It’s never too late to keep your brain fit and healthy! Current research indicates that challenging the brain is one of several things you can do to contribute to your own brain health as you age.  Challenging activities is one way to train your brain and keep your wits fit! The...
Wee Naturalists Monthly Program at Odell Library in Morrison Feb 22
Youth ages 4-7 will learn and explore where animals go in the winter!  Join the Wee Naturalist at the Odell Public Library in Morrison on February 22, from 10:30 – 11:30 and learn all about hibernation.  Space is limited so register early by calling the library at 815/772-7323. ...
Boys Science Siesta and Girls Science Siesta Scheduled for March and April!
“Science Siesta is once again being offered by the University of Illinois Extension for both boys and girls,” said Johnna Jennings, University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Educator.  “This year we will be offering a Science Siesta event just for boys on Friday, March 13 to...