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Meditation Mornings

County: Cook

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

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IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - Family Winter Break Build

Does your family love building together? This is the opportunity for you! Create a build as a family over winter break! One entry per family. All participating families must have at least one…

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Urban Ag Skills School

Production Planning - In Person Work Session
County: Cook
Virtual Webinars:
Part 1A: November 30 from 6 - 7:30 pm. Vegetable Production Planning using Excel
Part 1B: December 14 from 6 - 7:30 pm. Vegetable Production Planning using Excel 
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All the Presidents’ Gardens

Beyond the Garden Gate Bookclub
Join us as we read: 'All the Presidents’ Gardens' by Marta McDowell

Explore American history through the White House gardens, discovering how presidents and their families have shaped these famous…

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Pajama Yoga Flow

Slip into your comfiest pajamas and join us for Pajama Yoga Flow! Registered yoga teacher Kristina Reese will lead a virtual, beginner-friendly yoga session designed to help you relax and wind…

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Bridge Bust 2027

County: Kendall, DuPage, Kane
13th 4-H BRIDGE BUST

Join us for the 13th 4-H Bridge Busting Competition. This hands-on, challenging program tests bridge-building prowess, and encourages math, engineering, design,…

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The Gardener’s Plot

Beyond the Garden Gate Bookclub
Join us as we read: 'The Gardener’s Plot' by Deborah J. Benoit

When a body is discovered in a new community garden in the Berkshires, Maggie Walker cultivates clues alongside her plants in this…

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Sleep Well, Age Well: The Overnight Maintenance Your Body Needs

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2027
Prioritize your sleep and learn how better rest can protect your brain, heart, and long-term health.

This engaging program explores sleep as one of the most powerful yet often overlooked tools for…

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4-H Junior Livestock Conference

Registration is open! 

The Youth Livestock Conference is a fun-filled overnight weekend event for 4-H members. This program provides leadership and team-building activities as well as exciting…

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Beat the Winter Blues with Mindfulness and Positive Psychology

County: Cook

Winter blues and seasonal stress can lead to feelings of sadness as days grow colder and shorter.  Learn mindfulness and positive psychology practices in…