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Cupcake Creations

County: Effingham

Scoop, Swirl & Sprinkle! Get ready for a sweet and creative hands-on workshop where youth will turn ordinary cupcakes into edible works of art! Participants will learn fun cupcake decorating…

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Where the Flavor's At

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt

Tired of preparing the same tasteless foods? Learn how using herbs and spices can amp up the flavor and help home cooks use less fat, sugar, and salt at this free workshop.

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Cooking with Diabetes

Meal Planning
County: Macoupin

November is National Diabetes Month! Eating well is a powerful tool for managing diabetes, but a common question asked by people diagnosed with diabetes is, "What can I eat?" A diet to manage…

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Find Your 4-H Adventure Open House

County: Jefferson
Not sure what 4-H is? Come find out! Explore interactive activity stations featuring STEM, animals, agriculture, nature, and creative projects. Bring your curiosity and start your 4-H adventure…
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Morning Meditations

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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Gentle Yoga with Props for Adults Presented at the Park Forest Public Library

County: Cook

Join the Park Forest Public Library and an instructor from IL Extension for a gentle mat-based yoga session. Gentle yoga sequences focus on the use of props to find greater ease and stability in…

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4-H Leader and Club Officer Training

Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

All 4-H club leaders and current and hopeful club officers are invited to this fun, interactive morning of learning, networking, and building your leadership skills. 4-H staff and volunteers have…

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2026 Officer Training

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H

Calling all 2026 Officers!

Join us to discover more about yourself, your club, and your role as a 4-H officer! This training will provide valuable leadership skills and lessons in…

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Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Fall into Leaves
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and activities. Adults must accompanying youth must be present.
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Gifts from the Garden: Potpourri and Simmer Pots | Cottage-Core | Belvidere

Boone County Master Gardeners
County: Boone
Looking for a little cottage-core holiday inspiration? Join the Boone County Master Gardeners for Gifts from the Garden: Potpourri and Simmer Pots and discover how to turn nature’s bounty into…

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