University of Illinois Extension serving Logan, Menard and Sangamon Counties

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Logan County Shooting Sport-Shotgun Event May 25th
Register by May 24, 2013
Sangamon-Menard 4-H Rock Painting Workshop
Register by June 2, 2013
Sangamon-Menard 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Register by June 6, 2013
Logan County 4-H Father's Day Workshop
Register by June 7, 2013
4-H Show Orientation, Sangamon-Menard
Register by June 7, 2013
Sensational Science
Register by June 12, 2013
Logan County Shooting Sport-Shotgun Event June 29th
Register by June 28, 2013
Sangamon-Menard 4-H Family Picnic
Register by July 8, 2013
4-H Self Defense Special Interest Club
Register by August 28, 2013

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4-H Rock Painting Workshop
June 4, 2013
Logan County 4-H "Gone Buggy" Mini Theme Camp
June 7, 2013
Logan County 4-H International Cooking Camp SPIN Club
June 11, 2013
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University of Illinois Extension serving Logan, Menard and Sangamon Counties

Main Office (Sangamon County)
700 S. Airport Drive
Springfield, IL 62707
Phone: 217-782-4617
FAX: 217-524-6662
Email:uie-lms@illinois.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12 - 1 pm)

Branch Office (Logan County)
980 N. Postville Dr.
Lincoln, IL 62656
Phone: 217-732-8289
FAX: 217-735-5837
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (Closed 12 - 1 pm)

Branch Office (Menard County)
420 S. 7th St., PO Box 138
Petersburg, IL 62675
Phone: 217-632-7491
FAX: 217-632-2425
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (Closed 12 - 1 pm)

Some things we have lined up for the upcoming year are: *Science of Cosmetology *Science Gels *Animail Science *Lego Mindstorms *Robotics *Art of Jewelry Making *Gardening *Art of Culinary Arts *Much Much More!

-Promote skills for living to youth 5-19 in the areas of science, engineering, and technology; healthy living; and citizenship/leadership

-Promote learning by doing with hands-on activities.

-Benefit from over 21, 000 volunteers creating learning laboratories for young people.

-Provide the opportunity for youth to feel a sense of belonging, develop independence, practice, generosity, and experience mastery.

4-H Quick Tips

The service projects that local 4-H clubs conduct in local communities helps the 4-H member to grow in a positive way, as well as helping the community grow. Being a volunteer in your community is an important experience in making the best better.

Questions? Contact Sharon Lounsberry, Program Coordinator, 4-H and Youth Development at slounsbe@illinois.edu