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Greetings!
There is no denying that fall is here! Extension has a lot of resources to get you ready for the season. Here are some fall-friendly websites you might like.
Hopefully you'll have the opportunity to take advantage of some of our programs below. If you'd like Extension to offer programming at your community center, school, library or other gathering place, let us know.
Enjoy autumn's bounty!
Willene Buffett, Cook County Director |
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Survivors of Domestic Violence: Empowering for a New Beginning
Fall professional development conference offers CEU/CPDU credits
 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: Alisa Nash 773-768-7779 nash@illinois.edu or
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********** So Many Programs...So Make Some Time!
Registration is Open for Classes Held at Extension Offices Extension is offering a variety of programming at three offices throughout Cook County. Click on the location nearest you and find out which classes and workshops are coming your way:
Extension's Back on CAN-TV
Another season of great information is coming right to your home. Chicago Cable providers' Channel 21, Wednesdays at 4pm.
Upcoming programs include Budgeting for the Holidays, Recipes and Tips for Holiday Cooking, Quitting Smoking and Last Minute School Science Fair Ideas.
For more information or to suggest a program topic: AmySue Mertens 312-575-7840 amertens@illinois.edu 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 10am - 12pm For more information: John Van Horn 773-933-6774 jvanhorn@illinois.edu
Community Entrepreneurship Programs
Cook County Communities Entrepreneurship Program (10 weeks)
October 14 - December 16, 2009
Wednesdays: 5:30pm - 7:30pm (Concerned about the time? Contact Zira.)
8751 South Greenwood Ave., Chicago, IL
Leave name, phone, email address, indicate this class for your registration
Greater Grand Crossing Community Entrepreneurship Program (8 weeks)
Sponsored by Greater Faith Ministries, International
November 14 - February 20, 2010
1st & 3rd Saturdays: 11am - 1pm
513 East 75th St., Chicago, IL
or leave a message for Zira Smith (773) 933-6774
Leave name, phone, email address, indicate this class for your registration
Wednesday Lunch and Learn
Series topic: Your Money Matters
3333 W. Arthington Ave., Ste. 140 Chicago, IL 60624
12pm - 1pm and 1pm - 2pm -- Each is offered twice
October 14 Credit and Your Every Day Life
October 28 Time for Your W-2 Check-Up
November 4 Budgeting for Holiday Spending
November 11 Credit and Your Every Day Life
Bring your own lunch. Light Refreshments will be served.
For more information: Dedra Thomas 773-826-9275 or drthoms2@illinois.edu
International Education Week
This week was established by the U.S. Dept. of Education and State Dept. to encourage the knowledge of other countries, cultures, and global issues with K-16 students.
U of I Extension is offering a workshop on Asian Culture to celebrate. Please come and join us in celebrating International Education Week.
November 17: 5pm - 6pm at West Pullman Public Library at 830 W. 119th St., Chicago, IL 60643 Tel: (312)747-1425
November 18: 4:30pm - 5:30pm at Bellwood Public Library at 600 Bohland Ave., Bellwood, IL60104 Tel: (708)547-7393.
November 20: 4pm - 5pm at Forest Park Library at 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park, IL 60130 Tel:(708)366-7171
*The workshop is age appropriate for 8 years old and above*
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Engaging Those Who Engage the Community A conference for professionals working with people with limited resources
Extension provides programs that are aimed at making life better, healthier, safer and more profitable for individuals and their communities. This conference series of one-day  professional development seminars is designed for professionals that work with youth, adults, and families with limited resources. The workshops will provide participants with some of the latest research-based information and resources in the following program areas:
Community and Economic Development
Community Health
Consumer and Family Sciences
Family Life
Food Science
Immigration Programming
Nutrition and Wellness
Urban Horticulture and Natural Resources
The workshops in this series are suitable for program directors, administrators, social workers, staff, and volunteers of social service organizations, elementary and secondary schools, youth centers, shelters, faith based organizations, and other community based organizations that provide direct services to youth, adults and families.
University of Illinois Extension has been approved to provide professional development credits from:
Illinois Department of Professional Regulations
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
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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
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