Events

Leaf it to the Library

Join Emily Swihart, Illinois Extension horticulture educator for these free programs at the Edwards River Library in Aledo. You can sign up for one or both. Here are the times and topics:

10 AM…

Take Charge of Your Health Webinar Series Spring 2026

Strengthen your health with practical tools for managing chronic conditions.

Learn to thrive, not just survive, with chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and hypertension. Explore how to…

Rock Island County 4‑H Pork Chop Dinner

Join Us for the Rock Island County 4‑H Pork Chop Dinner! It's a delicious way to support local 4‑H programs. Choose a $10 Pork Chop Meal or a $5 Hot Dog Meal, each served with chips, baked beans,…

Leaf it to the Library

Join Emily Swihart, Illinois Extension horticulture educator, for these free programs at the Robert Jones Library in Coal Valley. Registration is required through the library. (Be sure to…

State 4-H Reel Adventure Family Fish Camp

Registration is open!

Do you have family members that love fishing or would like to get into the sport? Would you like to have a fun family weekend where those who wanted to fish can while other…

4-H Hooks Us Together Statewide Fishing Tournament

Save the date!

The popular 4-H statewide fishing spring fishing tournament is back in 2026. This year’s tourney will again be a virtual event held between the dates of May 1 – July 31. Catch-…

Sustaining Local Commerce: The Role of Community-Supported Enterprises in Business Retention

Explore how community‑supported enterprises help small towns retain essential businesses and strengthen local vitality.

Small towns facing a long-standing business closure due to retirement, or…

Introduction to the MIND Diet: Eating for Brain Health

Discover how the MIND diet—a blend of the Mediterranean and DASH diets—supports cognitive health and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In this program led by Kristin Bogdonas, Illinois…

Cake It ‘Til You Make It State 4-H Cake Decorating Competition

Registration is open!

In this high-energy, live cake decorating competition, youth will engage in a creative, hands-on experience that fosters artistic expression, builds confidence, and promotes…

Veggie Visions: Unveiling New Flavors in 2026

Keep garden planning fresh by adding new vegetable varieties. 

Embark on a culinary adventure with the exciting lineup of new vegetables unveiled for the 2026 season. Learn about the unique…