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The University of Illinois Extension offices in Gallatin, Pope, Hardin, and Saline Counties are here to help you put knowledge to work.
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Ready to start that garden!

Children are not too young to learn about gardening.

~ 4-H NEWS ~

~~ Gallatin County ~~

  • May 12 - 4-H Club Star Gazers Meeting @ First Baptist Church in Ridgway
  • May 19 - 4-H Club Hip Hopper Meeting @ U of I Extension office in Shawneetown
  • May 6 & May 20 - 4-H Club Ridgway Cloverbuds Meetings 5-6:00pm @ Ridgway First Baptist Church

Come and join in the fun, everyone always welcome!

~~ Saline County ~~

Would you like to learn the basics of babysitting? Christine Hill, Youth Development Educator will teach a 2-night class Monday, May 12 & Tuesday, May 13 at the U of I Extension office in Harrisburg from 6-8:30pm. Youth ages 12 years old or older are invited to attend. Registration is due by May 6. Please call SIC (618) 252-5400 extension 3213 to register with the course number CE02 073S.

~~ Pope-Hardin ~~

Space Camp will be held Thursday & Friday, June 5 & 6, 2008 and is open to current 7th & 8th graders. Registration materials are available at the Extension office. Deadline is May 16 & space is limited to the first 45 youth who register so don't delay!

Check out all the exciting up & coming events by clicking on the 4-H & Youth icon below or call 287-8673 or 683-8555 or 269-3049 or 252-8391.

Questions? Contact Tamera (Tami) Crest, Secretary II, 4-H & Youth at crest@uiuc.edu

GARDENING PROGRAM

Life on the Illinois Frontier Festival

Date: May 17, 2008

Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Location: Saline County Museum, Harrisburg

Master Gardeners have an informational booth on heirloom plants that were planted and preserved by our ancestors and dispense garden information to fairgoers.

For more information please call 252-8391 or 269-3049 or 287-8673 or 683-8555. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

Questions? Contact Sheila K. Stamer, Secretary III, Fiscal & Educational Questions at stamer@uiuc.edu

CONSUMER & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Several community committees and organizations collaborate to enhance economic and community development in Saline, Gallatin, Pope and Hardin counties.

Efforts include REDI (Regional Economic Development Initiative) sponsored by Southeastern Illinois College, Area Main Street Programs and Illinois Delta Network Grants for Health Care. Programs are also coordinated with the Small Business Development Center of SIC, Southeastern IL Regional Development & Planning Commission, IL Department of Commerce & Economic Development.

University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

Questions? Contact Sharon (Cherrie) L. Wilkerson, County Extension Director, Saline, Gallatin, Pope & Hardin at wilkerso@uiuc.edu

Gallatin/ Pope/ Hardin/ Saline Extension Program Areas

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Life on the Illinois Frontier Festival
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May 17, 2008

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Gallatin/ Pope/ Hardin/ Saline Unit
Saline County Office
34 Veterans Drive, Suite D
PO Box 467
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Phone: 618-252-8391
FAX: 618-253-3006
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Gallatin County Office
450 N. Lincoln Boulevard East
PO Box 256
Shawneetown, IL 62984
Phone: 618-269-3049
FAX: 618-269-3107
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Hardin County Office
Walnut Street
PO Box 86
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
Phone: 618-287-8673
FAX: 618-287-8673
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Pope County Office
Corner of Clara & Lewis
PO Box 97
Golconda, IL 62938
Phone: 618-683-8555
FAX: 618-683-4025
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