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Inside the Stress Response: Understanding the Amygdala’s Role

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Learn how a small brain region shapes your reactions.

Why do we react to stress the way we do? This session explores the role of the amygdala, a key brain region involved in processing emotions and…

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Richland County Spark at the Library: October

Richland County
County: Richland

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Eight free monthly classes will be held at the Olney Public…

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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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Grapevine Wreaths

County: JoDaviess
Join University of Illinois Extension Jo Daviess County Master Gardener Volunteers Laurie Gothard-Zueger and Linda Helgeson for "Grapevine Wreaths". The program will take place at 1:30 p.m. on…

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Take charge of your health

6 week class
Strengthen your health with practical tools for managing chronic conditions.

Discover strategies for managing pain,
communicating effectively with health care
providers and loved ones, and…

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Climate Stewards Training

Johnson County Extension Office, Fall 2026
County: Johnson
Climate change is a global issue with community-level solutions. You can make a difference as a Climate Steward!

From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living through the…

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Climate Stewards Training Program

Champaign County Extension Office, Fall 2026
County: Champaign
Climate change is a global issue with community-level solutions

The world is changing, and we're seeing the impacts every day in Illinois. Weather patterns have shifted significantly in the…

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Indoor Edible Gardens

Graves-Hume Public Library
County: LaSalle

Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.

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Hot and Fast: Cooking w/ Air Fryer

County: Macon, Piatt, DeWitt

Unlock the secrets of air frying and learn how to create meals quickly and efficiently.

 

Register By: October 13

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4-H World Explorers Club | Rochelle

SPIN Club — open to 4-H and non-4-H youth!
County: Ogle
Pack your (imaginary) bags — we’re going GLOBAL! The 4‑H World Explorers SPIN Club is kicking off its first meeting on Thursday, Sept 17, from 5:30–6:30 PM at the Flagg‑Rochelle Public Library (…

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