Events

Preserve the Season - Ottawa

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…

Nourish Your Heart

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…

4-H Clay Workshop

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…

From Peel to Plate

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…

Eat and Educate - Navigating Change as we Age

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…

Performance Showcase

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…

AJMPU 4-H Shooting Sports Exhibition

Youth enrolled in 4-H shooting sports in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties are invited to compete at the countywide shooting sports exhibition April 25. Competitions will…

State 4-H Public Speaking Contest

Save the date!

4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently. The Illinois State 4-H Public Presentation Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a…

Community Tree Planting Workshop

Trees are an essential part of Carlinville’s urban landscape, offering shade, evaporative cooling, habitat for local wildlife, and beauty throughout the seasons. This free workshop and community…

2026 Illinois 4-H Robotics Challenge: ArchaeoBot

Get ready for an exciting day at the Annual 4-H Robotics Showcase! Spectators are invited to witness the incredible talents of our 4-H members as they compete in the 2026 Illinois 4-H Robotics…