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Dial Gauge Pressure Canner Testing

Dial Gauge Pressure Canner Testing - Champaign County

County: Champaign

Calling all home canners! The University of Illinois Extension is offering a helping hand to ensure your favorite jams, jellies, and vegetables are preserved safely this season with free pressure…

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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 activities…

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Exploring the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act

Local Government Education
Learn how to navigate government transparency requirements.

Discover two educational webinars hosted by University of Illinois Extension, Rural Partners, and Governors Rural Affairs Council.…

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Pressure Canner Testing Clinic | Marshall-Putnam

County: Marshall, Putnam

Pressure canning is important when canning low-acid foods, particularly meats and vegetables. Illinois Extension recommends home canners have their dial-gauge pressure canners tested at least once…

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Prepare for the 4-H Show & County Fair in Fulton County

County: Fulton

Fulton 4-H Families are invited to join us for this engaging workshop. Learn tips & tricks on how to be successful at the 4-H Shows and Fairs this summer. Great for new and returning…

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Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

May 2024 - Jo Daviess
County: JoDaviess

Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner reaches the appropriate pressure needed to process low-acid foods, such as…

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Empowered to Make a Change: An Introduction to Weight Management (Clark County)

County: Clark

Overweight and obesity is a prevalent health concern in the United States, affecting upwards of 73.5% of U.S. residents in 2017-2018. Rural areas are especially impacted with the prevalence of…

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Cookie Decoration Workshop

County: Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, Vermilion

Sugar, sprinkles, and frosting unite! Join the fun at the Champaign Extension Office on May 31st, 6-7:30 pm for a cookie decorating workshop! Learn frosting techniques from Cheralee Volken and…

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Can that Jam! Let's Make Blueberry Jam

Christian County
County: Christian

Let's make jam that we can eat all year round! Join Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Lisa Peterson for a youth-centered hands-on workshop on how to make blueberry spice jam using…

Butterfly Festival

Livingston County Butterfly Festival

Come soar with us!
County: Livingston

Summer is near, which means we are getting ready for another wonderful Butterfly Festival at Humiston Riverside Park!

Join us to celebrate and learn about one of our favorite insects - the…

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