Serving Henry, Mercer, Rock Island & Stark Counties |
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We have a variety of 4-H sports clubs, an at-home "I Made That!" cooking club and some special events coming up across our service area. Check them out! |
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4-H Fishing Club Starts April 24, Aledo, IL |
The 4-H Fishing Club will start on April 24, from 9-10 a.m. @ Central Park in Aledo. Then it will meet at various ponds in Mercer County every Saturday, May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 9 to 11 am. Pond locations to be announced. (Youth must have rides to the ponds for each meeting.) Open to youth 8 to 15 years of age. Limit of 10 youth.
Fee is cost of your own supplies, plus $10 bait fee (club will supply the live bait). New 4-H members must pay the annual 4-H $20 program fee.
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4-H Shooting Sports Clubs |
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Illinois 4-H serving Henry, Mercer, Rock Island & Stark Counties have several shooting sports clubs youth can join.
Equipment is provided. Some clubs have extra range fees.
Non-4-H members need to join 4-H and pay the $20 annual 4-H enrollment fee.
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4-H Archery Clubs for youth 8 to 18 |
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4-H Archery Club Fairgrounds
Wyoming, IL
Starts Sunday, April 18
Times:
3 pm beginners.
4 pm intermediate
5 pm advanced
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4-H Archery Club Cambridge Youth Center
Cambridge, IL
Starts Monday, May 3
Times
5:30 beginners.
6:30 intermediate
7:30 advanced
$2.50 range fee/session.
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4-H Archery Club
YSSA Range & Academy
Moline, IL
Fridays, 6:30 p.m.
Open Enrollment
(join anytime)
$20 range fee/6 weeks
Equipment is provided by the Youth Shooting Sports Association and grants from the IL 4-H Foundation, the NRA, & USA Archery Foundation.
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4-H Shotgun Club for youth 10 to 18
Bi-State Sportsman Association
571 Cleveland Rd, Colona, IL
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Equipment and ammunition is provided by the IL 4-H Foundation, the NRA, United Way, Midway USA, and many QCA Outdoor Organizations.
Range fee: $50 for every 6 week session
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"I Made That" Cooking Kits are Now Available! |
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May "I Made That!" Mediterranean Meals Cooking Kits
These kits are designed to inspire the inner chef and help youth gain confidence while working in the kitchen.This is fun way for youth to try new recipes and expand their cooking skills. It's ideal for families to work on together or for youth with cooking experience.
In May, we will explore the Mediterranean region and how to make a variety of vibrant salads inspired by these cuisines.The cost is $5 per kit.
Each kit includes:
- May "I Made That!" booklet
- Mediterranean-inspired recipes
- A sensory evaluation and activities
- A bottle of extra virgin olive oil
- Each kit also comes with a reusable salad bowl to showcase your masterpiece!
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Sat May 1st, 11 AM
Miles Memorial Park, Viola, IL
The Saddle Teens 4-H Club and Cloverbuds invites all youth up to 4th grade to attend a bicycle safety rodeo to practice and develop skills that will help them to become better bicyclists and avoid typical crashes.
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The Mercer County 4-H Teen Federation invites you to join them for a drive- thru Spaghetti Luncheon fundraiser to benefit the Mercer County Veterans Honor Marker Program.
Menu: Spaghetti, garlic bread, and dessert.
Pick up your lunch at the American Legion Post 121, 2000 IL-17, Aledo, IL.
Drive up or call ahead, 309-373-3636 or 309-371-6158, to place your order.
Free-will donations are being accepted to benefit the Mercer County American Legion's Veteran's Memorial Marker Project. The funds will help to properly recognize the 300 veterans buried at Mercer County area cemeteries with honor markers recognizing their service.
If you can't make it to the fundraiser but want to support the project, mail your check payable to Mercer County American Legion to our office:
Mercer County Extension & 4-H, 910 13th St.Viola, IL 61486
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A delicious way to support Rock Island County Extension & 4-H!
This year will be a drive-through only event at the
Rock Island County Extension office,
321 W 2nd Ave. Milan, IL
Thursday, May 6,
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Menu: Grilled butterfly pork chop sandwich, kitchen cooked potato chips, baked beans, applesauce and homemade dessert!
Cost is $8 for pork chop meal (or $5 for hot dog meal.)
You can also purchase a pie (while supplies last) from the Pie Auction!
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PLATINUM Sponsor
Jill & Kevin Stoefen
GOLD Sponsor
MWI: Millennium Waste Inc.
SILVER Sponsors:
Buccaneers, Hayburners &Trailblazers 4-H Clubs
John & Glenda Flaherty
Illinois Casualty Company
Milan Optimist Club
Tri-City Building Trades Council
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home
Bronze Sponsors:
Paul & Sheila Guse
Chris Elsberg State Farm Insurance
Gary & Helen Miner Family
Pat & Char Verschoore
Friends Sponsors
Diane & Kevin Baker
Brad & Penny Blaser PB Simmentals
Jim & Joyce Bohnsack
Rod & Elaine Brown
Steve & Melinda Simpson
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University of Illinois Extension |
Henry, Mercer, Rock Island & Stark
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University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact us at uie-hmrs@illinois.edu Early requests are strongly encouraged.
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