UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION
LIVINGSTON-McLEAN-WOODFORD UNIT
OCTOBER 15-DECEMBER 31 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Main Office: McLean County, 402 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington, IL 61704 Phone: (309) 663-8306 Fax (309) 663-8270
Branch Office: Livingston County, 1412 S. Locust, Pontiac, IL 61764 Phone: (815) 842-1776 Fax (815) 842-6547
Branch Office: Unity Community Center, 632 Orlando Ave., Normal, IL 61761 Phone: (309) 862-4041
Branch Office: Woodford County, 109 E. Eureka Ave., Eureka, IL 61530 Phone: (309) 467-3789 Fax (309) 467-6034
Make sure you visit our website at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw to find other information and programs.
AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Beneficial Insects – Joining in on the Battle of Garden Pests, October 25-2:30 p.m.
Horticulturist and former greenhouse grower, Kelly Allsup, will give instructions on using beneficial insects in the garden
setting. She will demonstrate which beneficial insects to choose for which pest, how to release beneficial insects, where to
order them from and tips on making them thrive. We will also be looking at beneficial and pest insects under the
microscope. This workshop will be held at the Woodford County Extension office. Call 309-467-3789 or visit
https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=7099 to register.
Fall Centerpieces, November 12-6:30 p.m.
Come learn how to make fall centerpieces for the dinner table and then create your very own to take home with
Horticulture Educator, Kelly Allsup. She will demonstrate how to cut and care for flowers from the garden and make them
last. Cost to attend is $15. This workshop will be held at the Livingston County Extension office. Call 815-842-1776 or visit
https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=7248 to register.
Fall Centerpieces, November 16-1:30 p.m.
Come learn how to make fall centerpieces for the dinner table and then create your very own to take home with
Horticulture Educator, Kelly Allsup. She will demonstrate how to cut and care for flowers from the garden and make them
last. Cost to attend is $15. This workshop will be held at the Woodford County Extension office. Call 309-467-3789 or visit
https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=7248 to register.
McLean County Master Gardener Class-Garden Planning for Next Year, November 19-6:30 p.m.
Rethink Your Garden Design — Did parts of your garden survive better than others? Find out how to work with
your landscape. Native plants are better suited to survival. Learn about using them in your garden for success
in tough times. This workshop will be held at the McLean Extension Office. Call 309-663-8306 or visit
https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=7100 to register.
Deck the Halls, December 4-6:30 p.m.
Christmas decorating with live greens can really make a home feel and smell like Christmas. Horticulture Educator, Kelly
Allsup, will demonstrate how to make wreaths, kitchen swags, kissing balls, patio containers, grave pillows and
centerpieces. Kelly will also give instructions on how to care for poinsettias and make them last. Cost to attend
will be $5 and will be held at the McLean County Extension office. Call 309-663-8306 or visit
https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=7252 to register.
Deck the Halls, December 5-6:30 p.m.
Christmas decorating with live greens can really make a home feel and smell like Christmas. Horticulture Educator, Kelly
Allsup, will demonstrate how to make wreaths, kitchen swags, kissing balls, patio containers, grave pillows and
centerpieces. Kelly will also give instructions on how to care for poinsettias and make them last. Cost to attend
will be $5 and this class will be held at the Livingston County Extension office. Call 815-842-1776 or visit
https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=7252 to register.
Deck the Halls, December 6-6:30 p.m.
Christmas decorating with live greens can really make a home feel and smell like Christmas. Horticulture Educator, Kelly
Allsup, will have a show demonstrating how to make wreaths, kitchen swags, kissing balls, patio containers, grave pillows
and centerpieces. Kelly will also give instructions on how to care for poinsettias and make them last. Cost to attend will be
$5 and this class will be held at the Woodford County Extension office. Call 309-467-3789 or visit
https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=7252 to register.
4-H & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
4-H members and volunteers: Please refer to your latest copy of the 4-H newsletter/email for upcoming events in your
county. Youth interested in becoming a 4-H member (ages 8-18 as of September 1, 2012) or Cloverbud member (ages 57 as of September 1, 2012) may contact the University of Illinois Extension Office in their county for more information.
Robotics SPIN Club Kick-Off Meeting, October 29-7:00 p.m.
Join us Monday, October 29 at the Unity Community Center, 632 Orlando Ave., Normal (two buildings behind the Pizza
Hut) to check out the formation of a Unity-wide Robotics SPIN Club. Youth ages 8 -18 and parents/guardians are
encouraged to attend. You need not be a current 4-H member in Livingston, McLean, and Woodford to attend.
McLean County 4-H Recognition of Excellence Program, November 4-4:00 p.m.
Awards will be presented to 4-Hers for the past year’s 4-H accomplishments. The program will be held at the Asmark
Institute in Bloomington. For more information please call the McLean County Extension office at 309-663-8306.
4-H Volunteer Screening & Orientation, November 5-6:30 p.m.
All volunteers working with 4-H programs must complete an application and screening process. If you are a new McLean
County 4-H volunteer or considering becoming a 4-H volunteer, you should plan to attend the Volunteer Screening and
Orientation meeting at the McLean County Extension office. Call 309-663-8306 or visit
https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration//RegistrationID=7213 to register.
Woodford County 4-H Recognition of Excellence Program, November 12-7:00 p.m.
Attend the 4-H Recognition of Excellence Program being held at the Eureka Church of the Nazarene. Awards will be
presented for the past year's 4-H work. For more information call the Woodford County Extension office at 309-467-3789.
Livingston County 4-H Recognition of Excellence Program, November 19-6:30 p.m.
The Livingston County 4-H Recognition of Excellence Program will be held at the Pontiac Bible Church. Awards will be
presented for the past year's 4-H work. For more information call the Livingston County Extension office at 815-842-1776.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Poverty Simulation November 9, 2012-5 to 8:30 p.m.
University of Illinois is facilitating a Poverty Simulation for Illinois State University’s Dean of Students Office Diversity
Advocacy. This powerful, hands-on, 2-hour simulation is an emotional experience of how it feels to “step inside” poverty
and live one-month on limited resources and an abundance of stress. If you are interested in participating, space is
limited. Please contact Aimee Ingalls, CED Educator, for further instructions on registration at [email protected].
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
Diabetic Clinic-Cooking with Herbs and Spice, October 18-1:30 p.m.
Jenna Smith, Nutrition and Wellness Educator will discuss nutrition, portion control and how to make smart food choices
for better health. This clinic will be held at the Woodford Extension office, 109 E. Eureka Ave., Eureka and is open to the
public. This session is offered free with no registration necessary.
Reading Food Labels: Tips If You Have Diabetes, October 23-6:30 p.m.
If you or your family member has diabetes, you know that reading food labels is important. University of Illinois Nutrition
and Wellness Extension Educator, Jenna Smith, will break down the parts of a food label and help you decide whether a
certain food fits into your diabetic meal plan or not. This program is free and open to the public. Please contact the Eureka
Library at 309-467-2922 to register.
Fresh Fare: Simple Substitutions, November 14-6:00 p.m.
Many people already know that applesauce can be substituted for oil in that box brownie mix, but what other substitutions
are there? Jenna Smith, Nutrition and Wellness Extension Educator, will offer tips on how to substitute certain ingredients
to make your recipes healthier. This program, from 6-7 p.m., is open to the public. A suggested donation of $5.00 will be
given to Evenglow. To register, please call Norma at the Evenglow Inn at 815-842-9040 by November 13.
Diabetic Clinic-Understanding Food Labels, November 15-1:30 p.m.
Jenna Smith, Nutrition & Wellness Educator will discuss nutrition, portion control and how to make smart food choices for
better health. This clinic is open to the public and will be held at the Woodford Extension office, 109 E. Eureka Ave,
Eureka IL. This session is offered free with no registration necessary.
Home and Community Education Workshops-Public Welcome
International Country of Study-Trinidad & Tobago, October 18, 2012
Learn the customs and the foods of this unique area! This meeting will be held at the McLean Extension auditorium.
Contact Cindy 663-4796 or Jeanie 309-728-2852 for more information.
Woodford County HCE Cultural Enrichment Program, October 23-7:00 p.m. Tales from the Women on the Western Trails will be presented by Don Chamberlain. Stories of women who
experienced the long trip on the Oregon Tail and Mormon Trail will be shared. This program will be held at the
Woodford County Farm Bureau building and is open to the public and free of charge. Register by calling Elaine Hodel at
309-923-7552 or Leslie Thomas at 309-376-6681 by October 16.
Cooking From Your Cabinet, December 7-1:30 p.m.
This will be a very practical lesson to learn how to stock your cabinets with staples to be able to cook creatively and
economically. "Cooking From Your Cabinet" will be presented by Jenna Smith, Nutrition and Wellness educator.
Come join us! Please call 309-467-3789 to register. This program will be held at the Woodford County Farm Bureau
auditorium and is free and open to the public.
State/County/Local Groups/United States Department of Agriculture Cooperating
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any of our programs please contact us.