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Wits Workout

County: Franklin

Keeping your brain healthy should be a priority throughout your life – not just in your later years. The Wits Fitness Brain Health program has been in existence since 2015. Adults meet regularly…

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Entertaining the Healthy Way

Creating Easy Nutritious Appetizers
County: Macoupin, Jersey

Join University of Illinois Extension for a festive and fun-filled holiday appetizer class that will leave you feeling confident and inspired to impress your guests this season! We'll also talk…

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Holiday Charcuterie Creations

County: Monroe

Grab a friend and get into the holiday spirit!

Join University of Illinois Extension for a hands-on charcuterie board class and learn how to create a stunning, delicious board that will wow…

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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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Holiday Centerpieces

County: JoDaviess
Gather your friends for an afternoon of fun as the University of Illinois Extension hosts “Holiday Centerpieces”. This program is being held on Friday, December 19 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo…

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4-H Family Winter Break Building Bricks Contest

Save the date!

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…

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Brick by Brick Adventures: Stack, Snap, Imagine!

County: Macon

Stack, Snap, Imagine!

Build marble mazes, bridges, tall towers, and more at this 4-week building block series geared towards kids in first through fourth grades. Kids will develop problem…

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Step Up and Lead - Hancock County Leadership Conference

County: Hancock

Calling all Hancock County 4-H members in 5th and 6th grade—this is your chance to build confidence, discover your strengths, and grow as a leader!

Join us for a fun and interactive…

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2026 Healthy Living Challenge
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Healthy Living Challenge

Grab a calendar and join us for this year long event
Join us for a healthy challenge for youth ages 5-18!  Sign up to receive your Healthy Living Calendar. 
 Each month, there is a coloring sheet for you to complete at your own…

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Wee Nats

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County: Stephenson
Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and…

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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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