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November 2009 |
Issue No. 5 | |
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Greetings!
Extension has information in abundance to prepare you for the holiday season. Here are some websites you might like.
And as we reflect on summer and begin to embrace autumn, a well-deserved "kudos" goes out to the Master Gardeners and horticulture staff involved with this year's Smart Home garden at Museum of Science and Industry. The veggie garden was recently awarded First Place for Public Institutions City-wide from The Mayor's Landscape Awards Contest.
Enjoy the colors of autumn and have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Willene Buffett, Cook County Director |
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Programs Seeking New Audiences
Interested in bringing quality programs to your constituents? Options abound.
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Our Community Health Team is looking to increase its presence in West Suburban Cook County. Contact Tammi Reynolds if you are interested in the following:
*For Adults*
U and I Aware of Breast Cancer
Participants learn the risks, signs and symptoms of breast cancer. In addition, methods of early detection are reviewed with an emphasis on the MammaCareŽ method of breast self-exam.
Length: 2 hours
Audience: Women 20 years of age and older
Quitting Smoking-Steps to Success
Smokers will examine their smoking habit and determine if they are truly read to quit. Smoker will also identify their reasons to quit, practice skills to resist cravings and prepare a 7-point plan to kick the habit.
Length: 2 hours
Audience: Smokers 18 years of age and older
*For Youth*
Girls ROCK! (Reaching Our Capabilities through Knowledge)
Girls ROCK! is a health education program that focuses on the physical and mental well-being of girls. Topics include alcohol, smoking, addiction, body image, healthy relationships, and relationship abuse.
Length: Six 1- hour sessions
Audience: Girls ages 10 and older
Sexual Code of Conduct
One-in-four girls and one-in-five boys will be victims of sexual assault/abuse or attempted sexual assault/abuse by the time they are 18 years old. This 3-session series addresses touch, emotional, and sexual issues such as sexual harassment, sexual assault, and relationship abuse. Activities include values clarification, videos, scripted role-plays, and case studies.
Length: Three 1-hour sessions
Audience: Youth ages 13 and up
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Our Global Citizenship educator is interested in offering single-session parent workshops on "The Value of Becoming a Global Citizen." Contact Magane Koshimura if you are interested in bringing this program to your school or after-school program.
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********** So Many Programs...So Make Some Time!
Registration Continues for Classes Held at Our Offices Extension is offering a variety of programming at three of our offices in Cook County. Click on the location nearest you and find out which classes and workshops are coming your way:
Community Entrepreneurship Programs
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 with your name, phone number, email address, and the name of this class.
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
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
U of I Extension is offering a Workshop on Asian Culture to celebrate International Education Week.
November 17: 5pm - 6pm at West Pullman Public Library at 830 W. 119th St., Chicago, IL 60643 (312)747-1425
November 18: 4:30pm - 5:30pm at Bellwood Public Library at 600 Bohland Ave., Bellwood, IL 60104 (708)547-7393.
November 20: 4pm - 5pm at Forest Park Library at 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park, IL 60130 (708)366-7171
*The workshop is age appropriate for 8 years old and above*
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Greenhouse at Cook County Jail Becomes Reality Inmates now able to learn and grow year-round
U of I Extension and the Cook County Sheriff's Department have more to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season. A beautiful 30 X 50 greenhouse has been erected at the site of the Cook County Jail Garden. The addition of the greenhouse will make planting, growing and education activities available to inmates nearly year-round.
 Next year, a greenhouse management component will be added to the Master Gardener training that participating inmates receive. While growing the scope of the program, Extension and the Sheriff's Department are also working on growing opportunities for the additional harvests they will reap. Agreements have already been made with two prominent, local restaurants for herbs and microgreens.
The greenhouse may be operational as early as this winter. For more information on the Cook County Sheriff's Garden, or if you are a Master Gardener and wish to volunteer at this garden, contact Ron Wolford, urban horticulture and environment educator. | |
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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
local office. |
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