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Fuel and Fit

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Join Whiteside County 4-H & Westwood for a six-week Fuel & Fit program. Youth ages 8-14 will explore healthy eating habits, and make and take fun, easy snacks or dinners that they can…

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Looking at the stars
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Stargazers Club

County: Fayette

Whether you're a budding astronomer or simply curious about the stars, Fayette County 4-H's Astronomy Club offers a unique chance to explore the wonders of the universe. Over the course of 6…

Brain Health - It's A No Brainer

Brain Health Series at Ogden Rose Public Library

Head Strong
County: Champaign

Join Family Life Educator Emily Harmon for Brain Health - It's a No Brainer! at Ogden Rose Public Library. This is a research-informed series that educates adults about normal memory change…

Fresh Herbs

Where the Flavor's At

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt

Learn how using herbs and spices can amp up the flavor and help home cooks use less fat, sugar, and salt. 
Registration ends October 2.

Kane County 4-H Kick Off

County: Kane

  

Kick off a new 4-H year and get to know 4-HOct. 7 | 5:30-7 p.m. | St. Charles

Each fall, we kick off a new 4-H year with fun events. Join us to learn about 4-H programs for…

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Independent Grocer Summit

County: Union, Johnson, Massac, Alexander, Pulaski

Save the date! The 2nd annual Independent Grocer Summit will take place October 7 at John A. Logan College in Carterville. Be sure to view the recap video from the 2025 Grocer Summit and visit the…

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Wits Fitness | Eureka

County: Woodford
Strengthen Your Mind with Wits Fitness!


Looking for a fun, low-pressure way to stay mentally active and connect with others? Wits Fitness is an engaging class that supports brain health through…

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Indoor Edible Gardens

Lacon Public Library
County: Marshall

Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.

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Thinking Outside the Bag

The Paper Bag Journal Series

Turn everyday lunch sacks into a handmade book!

Youth will learn how to fold, bind, and decorate their own eco-friendly journal complete with built-in pockets for secrets, sketches, and…

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CHEF IN KITCHEN
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Certified Food Protection Managers

County: Piatt, Macon, DeWitt
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 48 million people fall ill from foodborne diseases each year, and approximately 128,000 individuals require hospitalization. Businesses…

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