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Randolph County Achievement Night

County: Randolph

You're invited to a special evening as we honor and celebrate our incredible 4-H members for their dedication, growth, and achievements over the past year!  Reconnect with fellow 4-H families…

Cultured Creations

The Fermented Loaf: Sourdough Bread

Cultured Creations Series 2025
County: Woodford
Discover the magic of lacto-fermentation in this hands-on series! In one class, you’ll learn the art of transforming cabbage into crunchy, tangy sauerkraut and take home your own jar to ferment…

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Supplier Development Summit

Grow your business. Build capacity. Get wholesale ready. 

The Chicago Food Policy Action Council Metro Good Food Purchasing Initiative invites early to small-scale farmers & food business…

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Meditation Mornings

County: Cook

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

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Don't Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections

County: Randolph

Research increasingly shows that social isolation and loneliness can deeply impact the quality of life, especially for older adults. And some studies show that more than 20% of adults in the…

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Christmas Bird Count - Marion Carnegie Library

County: Williamson

Learn the ABCs of a CBC: Is this your first time on a Christmas Bird Count? This workshop will set you on the path to success. Did you know most counts in southern Illinois are almost a 30 year…

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Air Frying 101

County: Montgomery

Turn up the flavor, without the oil! In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll explore how to use a basic air fryer, what foods come out perfectly crispy, and which ones don’t make the cut. We'll also…

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Trash Blast

Forest Service Road 1901
County: Union, Johnson, Pulaski, Alexander, Massac, Hardin

Join us at Forest Service Road 1901 in Hardin County on November 7, 2025 from 1:00-3:00pm for an opportunity to put your stewardship skills to work and help keep our forest areas beautiful. Be…

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Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP)

Online sessions
Ready to take control of your health and manage your diabetes with confidence? Join us for the FREE virtual Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) — a six-week, evidence-based series developed by…

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Wits Fitness-Stronghurst

County: Henderson

BRAIN EXERCISE CLASS

Join University of Illinois Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance…

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Urbana, IL 61801

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