Events
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Lessons for Living
This everyday dessert was not always so common. It was once the food of royalty and was prepared in large and complex molds. Learn all about this colorful, versatile dessert and how it has become…
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Busy Lives, Easy Meals, Mastering the Slow Cooker
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Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Days
Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office and…
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Master Naturalist Book Club
Jot down your questions and thoughts as we enjoy light snacks during our lively discussions on the following books.
Event Dates:
October 24 | The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter…
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Certified Food Protection Managers Course
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation…
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Homegrown Harvest Workshops
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November Cook County Nature Wellness Walks
Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led during these slow and leisurely walks that can lead to…
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Wits Fitness Thomson Library | November
Join University of Illinois Educator Kara Schweitzer each month as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function…
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Wits Fitness Mt. Carroll Library | November
Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain Exercises offered by University of Illinois Extension. The monthly classes are held on…
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Certified Food Protection Managers Course
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation…