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4-H Theatre Audition Workshop

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt
Join 4-H, in partnership with the Decatur Public Library, for a workshop to learn the ins and outs of auditioning for a show! From body language to projection, youth will play games that focus on the…

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December 4-H Scratch Coding: Airplane Crusher

County: McLean
Join us for a fun and interactive Scratch Coding Workshop where kids ages 8–12 will learn how to create an Airplane Crusher game! Using Scratch, a beginner-friendly coding platform, participants will…
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4-H Night with the Chicago Wolves

County: DuPage, Kane, Kendall

Come with your 4-H family and friends for a fun day at Allstate Arena to experience the Chicago Wolves in action on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. 

Special group rate tickets: $22.21 each (…
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Cove Hollow Hike and Bird Outing

County: Jackson

Join us on December 6 as we hike the Cove Hollow Trail on the west side of Cedar Lake southwest of Carbondale. We'll watch for wildlife and learn tree and plant identification skills along the way…

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Level Up Your Leadership: Illinois 4-H State Ambassador Info Night

Illinois 4-H State Ambassador Teams give youth ages 13–19 the opportunity to take their 4-H experience to the next level. Ambassadors develop leadership skills, build connections with youth from…

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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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4-H Cooking 101

December Session
County: Ford

Calling all young chefs! Enter the world of food and cooking with 4-H Cooking 101!

This is a fun introduction to nutrition, meal planning and prepping, and kitchen safety for friends in…

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Urban Farm Skills School

Farm Financial Foundations: Balance Sheets
County: Cook
Financial Foundations for Success

 Want to better understand your farm's finances and make more confident decisions?
This hands-on workshop series will help urban and small-scale…

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Lawrence County SPARK at the Library: December

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence

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 Lawrence…

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Youth Holiday Wreath Workshop

County: Christian
Get into the holiday spirit and use nature's bounty to help you build a beautiful wreath. Natural materials such as fresh evergreens, foliage, pinecones, berries, and more will be provided and are…

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