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Spark Before Dark

Wabash County

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new, helping them find their spark. Spark Before Dark will be held at the Wabash County Extension Office and…

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Preserve the Season - Ottawa

County: LaSalle

Are you ready for SUMMER?
Discover how to preserve the season. Join Susan Glassman, Health and Community Wellness Food and Nutrition Educator to learn food preservation methods along with food…

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Fulton County Jr. Master Gardener Club Begins

County: Fulton, Mason

The Junior Master Gardener 4-H Club is an innovative 4-H youth gardening opportunity. It is modeled after the highly popular Master Gardener program, and offers horticulture and environmental…

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Eat and Educate - Navigating Change as we Age

Strong and Steady
County: Randolph

Everyone is aging, and many changes happen along the way - physically, mentally, financially - in about every aspect of our lives. This lesson will examine some of those changes and how to adopt a…

A person's hands stacking clear plastic containers filled with various chopped fresh vegetables, such as peppers, broccoli, and peas, on a kitchen counter.

From Peel to Plate

Reducing Food Waste One Bite at a Time
County: Christian, Shelby

Fun fact: April is Winning at Reducing Food Waste Month!

Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and…

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Tomato Troubles

Oglesby Public Library
County: LaSalle

Tomatoes are one of the most popular and commonly grown plants in home gardens. Learn about common problems that plague tomatoes as well as ways to address them.

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4-H Clay Workshop

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Join us for a fun pair of sessions dedicated to Clay! You will hand build your pieces, and come back for session two to glaze them. After both sessions are completed, the instructor will take the…
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Nourish Your Heart

County: Rock Island

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. However, many of the risk factors contributing to heart disease are preventable through lifestyle changes, including dietary…

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Performance Showcase

County: Jackson

Come share your skills at the Performance Showcase! Whether you sing, dance, recite poetry, perform a skit, or bring another creative act to the stage, we’d love to see what you can do. It’s a fun…

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Cookout to Benefit Henry County 4-H

County: Henry

Grab lunch at Fareway and support Henry County 4‑H! Bring friends, family, and co‑workers for a fresh‑off‑the‑grill menu featuring pork chop sandwiches, hamburgers, brat patties, pork patties,…

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