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Mental Health First Aid for Agricultural Communities

Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers face unique challenges that can affect mental health and well-being. Long hours, economic uncertainty, weather-related stress, and the demands of caring…

Become a Dementia Friend

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn simple, powerful ways to support those with dementia in your community.

More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and many more live with other forms of…

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Freedom of Information Act

Local Government Education Webinar: OMA and FOIA

University of Illinois Extension will host two educational webinars on the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act, presented by Christopher Boggs, deputy public access counselor with…

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4-H Junior Leadership Conference

Conference Date: November 14-15, 2026

The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It…

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Illinois 4-H Winter Healthy Living Challenge: Your Food Traditions

This winter, we’re celebrating the food traditions that make the season special! Recreate a food tradition that is meaningful to you, your family, or your religious or cultural group,…

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Digital Device Collection

Donate your old computers and phones
County: Knox

Have an old computer, phone, laptop, or tablet collecting dust? Donate it to the Knox County Extension Office and help connect Illinois families with the technology they need.

Through a…

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Embracing Differences: Mindfulness that Supports Families of Neurodivergent Children

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Discover how mindfulness can help families of neurodivergent children foster resilience and connection.

Raising a neurodivergent child can bring joys, challenges, and stress to families. This…

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Adult Mental Health First Aid for the Agriculture Community

Galesburg
County: Knox
Learn how to help someone experiencing mental health or substance use issues.

Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers face unique pressures that can take a real toll on mental health. This free…

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Wits Fitness

Galesburg
County: Knox

Boost Your Brainpower with Wits Fitness!
 
Keep your mind active and your mood lifted with Wits Fitness — an engaging, research‑informed program designed to support lifelong brain…

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Grand Holiday Gift Showcase

A watercolor painting of a rainbow-colored heart on white paper, with a watercolor paint set and brushes on a blue wooden table.

Holiday gifting is upon us! The 4-H Creative Collective Art Ambassadors challenge 4-H youth ages 5-18 to share their handmade holiday gifts in the Grand Holiday Gift Showcase. Entries…