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The Fuel to Fight Cancer

Lessons for Living Series 2024
Explore how the right food helps to fight cancer.

Nutrition is a tool to support cancer prevention, treatment, and care. This lesson will discuss research on how food can reduce cancer risk and…

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The Fuel to Fight Cancer | Cissna Park Community Library

Lessons at the Library
County: Iroquois, Ford, Vermilion, Champaign

Join your fellow community members and friends to participate in a variety of health-related webinars throughout the year! No matter your age, learn valuable life lessons and gain relevant, easy-…

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Diabetes Clinic - Hydrate with Water

County: Livingston, McLean, Woodford
Did you know that water makes up, on average, about 60% of the human body? Water is essential for daily functioning.

Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian, Jenna Smith, to…

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Beekeeping 101

Modern Homesteading Series
County: Jackson
What's the buzz on beekeeping?

Beekeeping is a multifaceted practice that offers numerous benefits to individuals, communities, and the environment. Illinois Extension is teaming up with Food…

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State 4-H Superior Young Dairy Producer Contest

Mark your calendars!

Compete for one of three scholarships in this fun and friendly contest! The purpose of the contest is to create an educational activity that promotes youth development,…

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Intensive Vegetable Production, Processing, and Freezing

Summer Twilight Series
County: White
Explore specialty crops and production. 

Sunnybrook Gardens is a local family-owned and operated specialty crop farm growing fruits, vegetables & flowers. After more than 30 years…

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Wits Fitness: Brain Exercise Class | Oregon

County: Ogle

Wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Join University of Illinois Educator, Kara Schweitzer, as she leads participants through interactive…

A table with cake, pie, cookies, cake pops, cupcakes, and other various desserts.

Lessons for Living

Healthy Indulgences: Desserts
County: Macoupin

Desserts have been around for centuries. In fact, the oldest dessert on record is called Ashure and was made by Noah after his historic landing at Mt. Ararat. It is a delightful mix of fruit, nuts…

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Wits Fitness: Brain Exercise Class | Rochelle

County: Ogle

Wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Join University of Illinois Educator Kara Schweitzer as she leads participants through interactive…

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State 4-H Dog Show

Save the date!

4-H members who excel in the 4-H Dog project are encouraged to compete at the local 4-H dog obedience contest for a chance to advance to the Illinois 4-H Dog Show. Competition in…

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