Events
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Cooking 101
In this Cooking 101 program, we will learn about:
Basic concepts of cooking safety Nutrition Kitchen safety Cooking skills Baking skillsUsing the 4-H 101 curriculum, we will…
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Companion Planting: Bountiful and Beautiful Together | Belvidere
Did you know that tomatoes "like" to be planted next to beans, carrots, or asparagus?
Growing certain plants together can benefit the whole garden. Discover plant partnerships that offer…
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Can that Jam! Let's Make Peach Jam
Let's make jam that we can eat all year round! Join Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Lisa Peterson for a youth-centered hands-on workshop on how to make peach jam using pectin…
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Head Strong and Eating Right for Cognitive Health
Sharpen your mind and boost your brainpower with this double-feature on cognitive health! Join Illinois Extension on Tuesday, July 23rd, from 9 -11 a.m. at Immanuel Senior Residences in Danville,…
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Companion Planting: Bountiful and Beautiful Together
Discover plant partnerships that offer strategies to break up heavy soils, combat weeds and disease, lure pests…
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Balancing Blood Sugars: Diabetes Meal Planning
It's time to understand more about how carbohydrates and other nutrients impact your blood sugar. Let's plan meals together that improve blood sugar management using tools like carbohydrate…
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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention (Whiteside County)
Older adults are more likely to fall which can cause serious injury. The causes of falls include muscle weakness, poor balance and vision, lack of confidence at moving about, and the effect of…
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4-H Passport to the Outdoors - Veterans Park
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2024 Summer Library Programs
Join us for Session 1 of our Macon County Summer Library Programming!
This will be our usual summer library programming only this year our focus is space.
Session 1:
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Balancing the Mind and Body: Yoga and Healthy Aging
The practice of yoga encompasses a variety of techniques to balance the mind and body, with many health-promoting benefits. Discover…