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Today's Features
Before all the holiday shopping, be sure to visit our new website about credit cards...
YOUTH ROBOTICS WORKSHOP - The University of Illinois Extension Office in Randolph County is sponsoring a robotics workshop for youth ages 8 and older on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Chester Public Library. The library is located at 733 State Street in Chester. Participants will work in small groups to build and program a robot using LEGO Mindstorms robotics kits. The fee for the workshop is $12. Lunch is included. Space is limited. Registration is required by contacting the Extension Office by December 9.
A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT! - FAVORITE RECIPES OF ILLINOIS 4-H THROUGH THE YEARS COOKBOOK - More than 150 recipes from the past 60 years of Illinois 4-H are included in this spiral bound cookbook. Cookbooks can be ordered online at the link below or contact your local Extension Office for an order form.
Turkey for the Holidays...
Check out our new website for winter. Everything from weather conditions to how to have fun in the snow.
Visit our newest website - Dealing with Toddlers.
The wild game recipe booklet, From Field to Table, has been updated with a new temperature recommendation. Booklet cost is $5. Over 40 recipes for venison, rabbit, squirrel and game birds. Call our office for your copy today!!
Learn more about H1N1 virus.
Randolph County 4-H will soon be offering shooting sports activities for youth through the 4-H program. Contact the Extension Office for information on how youth can get involved in 4-H shooting sports or learn how adults can volunteer.
New -- Pumpkins and More website...
Illinois Fruit & Vegetable website. Information on upcoming seminars for commercial growers.
Dates for Illinois Farm Economic Summit
New website for helping children succeed in school.
Parenting Again website -- targeted for grandparents raising grandchildren.
The new Tree House Weather Kids website helps young people understand such things as why the weather changes, how we predict the weather, and how weather causes great destruction. The website is designed for students in fifth through eighth grade. Click on the link to check it out!!
Introducing the new Osteoporosis website...
U of I agriculture and consumer educators have developed information regarding ethanol. Visit our website for more information.
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