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4-H County Exhibit Day at the State Fair

Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties
County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

Come out to the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 10 to support youth from Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties whose 4-H projects received state…

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Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

August 2025 - Ogle
County: Ogle

Get your pressure canner tested for FREE during this clinic! 

Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner…

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Tracking Spending

All My Money Workshop Series
County: Macon

Join us in this session to learn about tracking your own expenses. During this session, you will learn how to make a commitment to tracking expenses, become familiar with a variety of ways/tools…

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Growing Cut Flowers Garden Open House

Join us at the Monticello Community Garden for Growing Cut Flowers and the Garden Open House!  

Drop in anytime between 11 am to 1 pm to learn about the master gardener cut flower garden…

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Herb Make 'n Take Series

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Get hands-on with herbs in this fun, flavorful class series! Each session focuses on a different herbal creation—think infused oils, compound butters, herbal salts, syrups, and more. You'll learn…

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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention - McLean County

McLean County
County: McLean
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…

Lessons for Living

Lessons at the Library - Inflation: How it Affects a Fixed-Income Budget

Rantoul Public Library
County: Champaign, Ford

Join your fellow community members and friends to participate in a variety of health-related webinars throughout the year with Illinois Extension's Lessons at the Library! No matter your age,…

Wits Workout | Pontiac

County: Livingston
Does your brain need a fitness routine? 

Join University of Illinois Educator Sara Attig as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and…

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Spiders, Drought, and Weeds! Oh My!

Crossing Garden Education Series
County: Macon

The Crossing Garden Education series is a free monthly program focusing on a variety of topics during the 2025 growing season. Join the Master Gardeners for this month's session to learn how to…

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Wits Fitness CGH Sterling | August

County: Whiteside, Lee, Carroll

Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain Exercises offered by University of Illinois Extension. Classes are held on the second…

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1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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