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Lake County Extension will host the "4-H Golf Classic" at Antioch Golf Club, September 16, 2009. SAVE this date for a day of golf and evening dinner. Registration by mail, and more details can be seen by clicking below.

ATTENTION: 4-H MEMBERS -- Lake County Fair judging events are nearing!! Lake County 4-H Newsletter lists important dates (link is at right). Click below to view the Lake County Fair Book.

This interesting article (click on learn more below) explains that a 4-H flag is planned to be aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour when it completes a 16 day mission scheduled for July 11-27. You can check the NASA website closer to the date for any changes. http://www.nasa.gov/missions/highlights/schedule.html Mission name is STS-127.

HALL OF FAME - Our way to recognize the accomplishments of the supporters, leaders, and volunteers of Extension. Banquet event on Sept. 11. Click on 'Full event calendar' >> on the right, to register to attend. - OR you can click below to see Nomination process and other detail. Please consider nominating someone today!

Lake County Extension Program Areas

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4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesCommunity & Economic Development
Family Life & Consumer EconomicsHorticulture & EnvironmentJust for Kids
Money ManagementNutrition & HealthSchools Online

Quick Links
Program Registrations

Bi-State Pasture Management Workshop
Register by July 9, 2009

Lake County Extension's 'Hall of Fame' Program
Register by September 1, 2009

Podcasts

Challenges at the Supermarket

JoAn Todd covers topics in basic nutrition and food buying.
News & Updates
Gardening in Lake County Blog
Useful information for gardeners and ways that University of Illinois Extension can help you.
Ag Update
Education and support to the agriculture industry.
Diabetes Life Lines
Current diabetes research.
Good Gardening
A bimonthly newsletter on yard and garden topics intended for citizens in northern Illinois.
Illinois Leader
Leader news from the State 4-H Office.
Less Is More
Fact sheets, tips and recipes that can help lead to healthier lifestyles.
Pet Columns
General information for animal owners from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Thrifty Living
Provides information on money management, consumer skills, nutrition, and well-being.
Working Families
News and ideas for families with working parents.
Lake County 4-H Newsletter
The latest information about 4-H in Lake County.
Lake County Extension News
Updates on Extension activities and current events in our quarterly newsletter.
Extension Newsletters
View a complete listing of statewide Extension newsletters.
Upcoming Events

Bi-State Pasture Management Workshop
Mukwonago, Wisconsin
July 15, 2009

Don't Let Joint Pain Slow You Down
Woodstock, Illinois (McHenry County)
July 15, 2009

Planning the Perfect Getaway
Lake Bluff, Illinois (Lake County)
July 16, 2009

Full event calendar >>

Extension Council
Extension councils serve in an advisory role cooperating with Extension staff to provide educational programs to the public. Learn more about the Lake County Extension Council.
Giving to Lake County Extension
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Contact Us

Lake County Unit
100 South US Highway 45
Grayslake, IL 60030
Phone: 847-223-8627
FAX: 847-223-9288
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