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Wits Fitness Prophetstown | October

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. Current research indicates that…

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Tree Identification Walk With Master Gardeners

Riverside Park - October Session
County: Jackson

Join some of our local Master Gardeners for a tree identification walk to learn about 14 different tree species planted at Riverside Park.

Learn about key identification characteristics…

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Certified Food Protection Managers Course

Christian County
County: Christian

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…

Cooking for One or Two

Cooking for One or Two

Cissna Park Community Library
County: Iroquois, Vermilion

Ditch the Dreaded Leftovers! Master the Art of Cooking for One or Two with Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Rachel Mannen! Learn how to easily adjust recipes to feed one or two…

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Diabetes Clinic - Freezer Meals in a Flash

County: Livingston, McLean, Woodford
When there is no time or energy left in the day to cook, pulling out a homemade meal from the freezer can be a lifesaver.

Put on your apron and gather in the kitchen with Nutrition and Wellness…

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School Lunch Rocks Food Service Training

October Session
County: Williamson
Students deserve healthy, nutritious foods.

Local school food service staff can learn how to better serve their students through School Lunch Rocks. The program is part of the ABCs…

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Wits Fitness Dixon | October

County: Lee

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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Resources for Farmers in Crisis

Cultivating Caution: A Monthly Guide to Farm Safety and Health Webinar Series
Know where to turn for crisis resources before it happens.

When injury, illness, or natural disasters strike, farmers and ranchers need help to continue operating. This program highlights two key…

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Indian Kitchen - Lusk Creek Canyon Ecology Hike

County: Pope

Learn about plants, wildlife, and nature as we hike through this ecologically important and very scenic area. Portions of Lusk Creek Canyon are owned and managed by the Shawnee National Forest…

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Lessons for Living

The History of Jello
County: Macoupin

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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