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Today's Features

From Our Garden To Yours: The Master Gardener Perennial Plants sale. The sale will be held May 16.

4-H Rocketry Judging and Launch is on May 17th at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Public is invited so come out to see the action!

4-H Small Pet Show - Open to the public on June 27th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Bldg. #10 Lake County Fairgrounds. ++++ 4-H Dog Show - Open to the public on June 28th, 9:30AM - 1:00 PM at Bldg. #10 Lake County Fairgrounds.

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Upcoming Events

Managing Diabetes - May 6 and 13, 2008
Rockford, Illinois (Winnebago County)
May 6-13, 2008

“Science for Young Thinkers”
Grayslake, Illinois (Lake County)
May 13, 2008

“Retirement Realities"
Lindenhurst, Illinois (Lake County)
May 15, 2008

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