Events

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Speak Up! Empowering Youth to Own the Stage

County: Christian
Youth will learn to express themselves confidently, connect with their audience, and deliver powerful speeches. Participants will explore essential skills like effective body language, vocal control…
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Cheese, Charcuterie and Culinary Confidence

County: Macoupin

Dive into the delicious art of charcuterie and cheese in this interactive class. Build confidence in food preparation while learning to identify nutritious ingredients like fruits, vegetables,…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

County: Jersey

This is an in-person test-only session and all exams will be available.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture…

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Step into the New Year

Virtual Walking Club
County: Bureau, Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, LaSalle, Marshall, Montgomery, Putnam

Join Nutrition and Wellness Extension Educators Susan Glassman and Lisa Peterson for a fun, virtual lunchtime walk and talk! Each week, you’ll discover simple yet powerful tips to boost your…

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Certified Food Protection Managers Course

County: Montgomery

Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation…

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Showmanship Clinic

County: Christian
A Showmanship Clinic for rabbits and poultry is being offered to youth interested in improving their animal handling and presentation skills. Participants will learn techniques for grooming, showing…
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A pink and red heart laying on a wooden background. A white 4-H clover in the bottom left corner.

4-H Community Service Project | Bonding Hearts

County: Macoupin
The St. John's Children's Hospital NICU has been a very busy place and they are out of bonding hearts for their babies! Bonding hearts are given to moms to have their scent close to their baby and…
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A herd of cattle in a green pasture with blue sky. On top of image is the YQCA - Youth for the Quality Care of Animals logo

YQCA Training

County: Jersey

4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2025 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine

Members…

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Heart-Healthy Cooking

Bites for Better Blood Pressure
County: Montgomery
Take control of your heart health with this fun, hands-on cooking class! Learn how to reduce sodium without sacrificing flavor, decode nutrition labels, and discover the best foods to lower blood…
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Mini Masterpieces

Cloverbud Painting Workshop
County: Montgomery

Get ready to paint, piece by piece, and bring your imagination to life! Youth participants will paint a design on laser-engraved cutouts of their choice.

Open to youth ages 5-8. The cost of…

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