|
September 2009 |
Issue No. 3 | |
|
|
|
|
Welcome Roseland 4-H!
Join Chicago 4-H in welcoming Roseland Club to the 4-H family. We look forward to helping our newest club learn all the exciting things that 4-H has to offer. If you'd like to participate as a youth or as an adult volunteer, contact Leonard Parker at 773-768-7779 or parker1@illinois.edu.
Thank you to Roseland Ceasefire for bringing 4-H to the neighborhood!
| |
Greetings!
As we welcome the fall season, our e-letter is again bringing program information to you, your family and friends.
 And we're also pleased to share updates on our activities, including the Cook County Sheriff's Garden. Ron Wolford (left in photo, with Sheriff Tom Dart) has been involved with the Garden since it was started 15 years ago.
There is something for most everyone in every part of Cook County in this e-letter. Be sure to pass it along to people you think would be interested in participating.
Sincerely,
Willene Buffett, Cook County Director |
|
|
So Many Programs... So make some time!
U and I Aware of Breast Cancer
Join other women to discuss what you are feeling, and learn to detect what you are feeling for, during your monthly breast self-exam. Risks, signs, symptoms and other early detection methods will also be addressed.
First Baptist Congregational Church
1613 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612
October 17 from 9:00am - 12:00pm For more information: Tammi Reynolds 708-449-4320 treynold@illinois.edu Extension's Saturday Science Events
Topics for youth will include Global Warming, while parents enjoy a workshop on how to help their kids with math & science at home.
Stickney/Forest View public library
6800 43rd St., Berwyn, IL 60402
October 17 & October 24 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Monarch Festival at Lake Katherine Nature Center
The Lake Katherine Monarch Butterfly Festival features a stroll among 100's of fluttering butterflies in a tented herb & flower garden.
7402 W. Lake Katherine Dr., Palos Heights, IL 60463
September 20 from 11:00am - 4:30pm
Call now to schedule a nutrition education series at your organization. EFNEP helps families choose and prepare more nutritious food, develop food shopping skills, manage their food dollar, and handle food safely through cooking, nutrition activities, and hands-on demonstrations. EFNEP is geared toward limited resource parents, including pregnant women, teen moms, and grand-parents raising grandchildren. For more information: (city north) Jennifer McCaffrey 312-698-7080 jmccaffr@illinois.edu (city south) Jacqueline Wilson 773-768-7779 wilsonje@illinois.edu Minimum series length is six lessons and can be offered in English and Spanish. Upcoming Money Management Workshops
Managing Your Credit in Tough Times (in partnership with Childserv)September 17 at 369 E. Sibley, Harvey September 18 at Cannon Baptist Church, 1706 W. Garfield Blvd., Chicago Money Management Basics
Sept. 27 at Victory Christian International Ministries, 2901 W. 159th St., Markham Tax Preparation Training Program
October 5 - 16 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Robbins Community Center, 13800 S. Trumbull, Robbins
Wednesday Lunch and Learn Sessions at Extension's Lawndale Office
This month features: Community and Organizational Development--Life Skills
3333 W. Arthington Avenue, Suite 140 Chicago, IL 60624
12:00pm - 1:00pm & 1:00pm - 2:00pm
September 23 Stress Management for Tough Times
September 30 Taking Charge of My Career in Tough Economic Times
Bring your own lunch. Light Refreshments will be served.
|
|
Horticulture Corner Cook County Jail Garden, upcoming classes, environmental conference
The 2009 Cook County Jail Sheriff's Garden Harvest was again a success. Thirty five inmates and former inmates were awarded their Master Ga  rdener certificate, with 54 inmates participating in the program over the past year.
With the addition of more herbs, the garden grew to nearly 13,000 square feet. The program promises to become even more successful next year. Ground is due to break on a new greenhouse next week creating the opportunity to garden and work with inmates year-round!
****
The North Suburban Cook Master Gardener program is beginning another class in 2010. Trainings will be Tuesdays from January 12, 2010 until March 30, 2010 from 9:00am-4:00pm.
****
The Environmental Leadership Conference on September 30th will help you set your city, suburb, county or neighborhood on the path to a more sustainable and livable future.
Who should attend? Mayors, county board members & other elected officials; city managers; directors of public works & parks; community & economic development staff; planners; city & all officials responsible for infrastructure & environmental programs, as well as private-sector environmental & business leaders and contractors.
Who you'll hear: Experts from the University of Illinois and other institutions, agencies and businesses who will share specific, cost-effective green ideas and strategies.
About what? Energy, green building, stormwater management, sustainable landscaping and solid waste, with 15 workshops to choose from.
And you'll take home: "Shovel-ready" ideas, contacts with other local officials and resources from the deep, wide knowledge of the University of Illinois.
|
Survivors of Domestic Violence: Empowering for a New Beginning
Fall professional development conference
 Tuesday, October 27 & Wednesday, October 28 8:30am-4:00pm
New Faith Baptist Church
25 Central Ave., Matteson, IL 60443
This two-day conference will provide training to seasoned and new professionals who are in contact with victims of domestic violence in order to assist them in developing appropriate and effective responses.
Who should attend? Educators, Law Enforcement, Community Leaders, Social Service Professionals, and Volunteers who work with and support female victims of domestic violence. For more information: Daphne Lloyd 773-768-7779 daphnel@illinois.edu Registration fee: $85 per person
| |
|
University of Illinois Extension in Cook County, 2009.
University of Illinois * U.S.D.A. * Local Extension Councils Cooperating
U of I Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend an Extension program, contact the
local office. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
