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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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Queue Up and Pick Your Role

DeWitt County 4-H

Interested in learning about the different types of video games and how to work effectively as a team?

Join Grace in "Queue up and Pick Your Role", which dives into team building and the…

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Recycling Right!

County: DuPage, Kane, Kendall
Have you ever wondered what really belongs in your recycling bin? 

Join us for an engaging, practical look at the Right Bin Right Now program. In this one-hour FREE event, learn how small…

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Door Mat Painting Workshop

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence

Great guests at your house with a custom doormat designed by you! This workshop will focus on the interior design 4-H project and include concepts such as color theory, scale and proportion,…

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2026 McLean County Recognition of Excellence

County: McLean
Get ready for a night of celebration, inspiration, and 4-H pride! Join us on November 3, 2026, at the AgriCenter (14169 Carole Drive, Bloomington, Illinois) as we shine the spotlight on our…
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Building a Balanced Board

County: Rock Island

Join Food and Nutrition Educator Kristin Bogdonas for Building A Balanced Board - a Charcuterie board program.

 Charcuterie boards are fun to eat and make the perfect appetizer for…

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Air Frying 101

What You Need to Know Before You Buy
County: Stephenson

With holiday sales just around the corner, many shoppers are considering whether an air fryer deserves a place on their kitchen counter. But before purchasing this popular appliance, it's worth…

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Beyond the Stigma: Conversations and Care in the Opioid Crisis

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Discover practical ways to address opioid-related stigma.

Opioid use disorder affects communities across Illinois and beyond. This session explores how stigma shapes conversations about substance…

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Randolph County 4-H Achievement Night

County: Randolph

Join us as we honor and award our Randolph County 4-H members for all of their hard work and accomplishments! Catch up with fellow 4-H families as we present awards for the past year. 

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Healthy Houseplants

County: JoDaviess
Join Nikki Keltner and Alex Burbach, University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinators, for “Houseplants” on November 4 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office. There will be a $15…

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