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July 2009 Issue No. 1

Partner News from Cook County
In This Issue
Planning for 2010
Immigrants' Success
Fun at the Farm
Quick Links
 
Visit our new office!
 
We've opened an office in North Lawndale at 3333 W. Arthington! Visit suite 140 and say hello to the great staff waiting to work with you, or call them at 773-826-9275. 
Greetings!

Welcome to our first Partners monthly e-letter.
 
Extension is in Cook County to help you put knowledge to work. We look forward to sharing with you, our partners, opportunities to participate in programs, and materials to enhance your classroom, community and homelife.
 
If you ever have questions or comments, please feel free to contact us. A list of our office information is listed under Quick Links in this email.
 
Sincerely,
 
AmySue Mertens, Partnership Officer
University of Illinois Extension-Cook County
 
2010 Program Year Being Guided by Statewide Survey 
Thank you to those who participated...

Provided in both English and Spanish, Extension's statewide survey was conducted to help guide program priorities for the 2010 program year.
 
Thirty percent of the respondents were from Cook County. We thank all of you for sharing your interests and priorities, and look forward to enhancing our offerings to meet your suggestions and requests.
 
If you did not complete the survey and would like to share your ideas, please send them to us today.
 
Science on the Go This Summer
Schedule a Visit to your Organization for August
 
The Science on the Go mobile science laboratory is accepting requests for August. Go to
http://urbanext.illinois.edu/scienceonthego/ for more information, and to schedule a visit.
 
The lab books up quickly each school year, so be sure to visit the site soon, or call Angel Edmond at 708-449-4320 today. 
 
Preparing Immigrants for Citizenship  
Learn how to bring our 100% success rate to your organization

U of I Extension's citizenship exam preparation classes have 100% success rate. To learn how to bring more understandable and comprehensive citizenship information to your clients, take our Teaching Citizenship Content courses: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cook/immigrants.html
 
Visit Us at Lincoln Park Zoo this Summer! 
Fun at the Farm

U of I Extension Master Gardeners are conducting hands-on gardening with youth visiting the Lincoln Park Zoo Farm. 
 
Activities include planting seeds, pulling weeds and harvesting produce. Composting lessons are also given.
 
Farm in the Zoo
2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Wednesdays & Saturdays
10:00am - 1:00pm
 
Contact Sue Gasper with questions: 773-233-0476.
 
Community Health in Auburn/Gresham 
Visit us at the Health Fair
 
Look for Extension at the Annual Auburn/Gresham Health Fair:
Thursday, July 23
12pm - 3pm
79th Street between Racine and May Streets
 
Extension will share health-related information at the fair that will also include a farmers market and various health screenings. It is sponsored by the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation, Elev8 and Perspectives-Calumet Middle School. To request a visit from our Community Health Team, visit http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cook/commhealth.html 
 
University of Illinois Extension in Cook County, 2009.
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If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend an Extension program, contact the local office.
 
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