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4-H Kids with Heart Exhibit Showcases Lee County Youth Talent

artwork hanging on the wall

DIXON, IL –Illinois Extension and Lee County 4-H are thrilled to announce the upcoming 4-H Kids with Heart Exhibit, a special event dedicated to celebrating the creativity, compassion, and community spirit of our local 4-H members. The Open House will be held on Friday, October 4, from 6-8 PM at The Next Picture Show, and we invite the public to join us in recognizing these young artists.

The 4-H Kids with Heart Exhibit will feature various projects created by our 4-H members. The judges selected these projects at the 2024 Lee County 4-H Show in July.

"Our 4-H members are learning valuable life skills and developing a deep sense of responsibility and empathy for others," said Katie Baker, Program Coordinator. "The Kids with Heart Exhibit is a wonderful opportunity for the public to see firsthand the dedication and creativity of these young people."

This event is free and open to the public, and we encourage everyone to come out and support our 4-H members. The 4-H Kids with Heart Exhibit is part of our ongoing efforts to engage youth in meaningful activities that promote personal growth, leadership, and community involvement. We proudly showcase the hard work and dedication of our 4-H members and look forward to sharing their achievements with the community.

For more information about the 4-H Kids with Heart Exhibit, please get in touch with Katie Baker at (815)857-3525 or kmcbr2@illinois.edu. You can also visit us on social media for updates, Lee County 4-H.

About Extension

University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.