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University of Illinois Extension-Rock Island County serves over 20,000 youth and adult residents each year. Rock Island County Extension provides programming in areas such as 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Home Horticulture, Nutrition & Health, Home & Money Matters, and Community Improvement. To learn more about how University of Illinois Extension can help you put knowledge to work, contact us at (309)756-9978.

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Oven Oatmeal

Oven Oatmeal - serves 8

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked oatmeal (old-fashioned or quick cooking oats); 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/3 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cherries or others); 1/4 cups nuts, chopped; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1-1/2 cups low fat milk; 1/2 cup applesauce; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 egg

Instructions: 1) Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick spray. 2) In a bowl combine oatmeal, brown sugar, dried fruit, nuts and baking powder. In a separate bowl combine the milk, applesauce, oil and egg. 3) Add liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients, mix thoroughly. Pour into prepared pan. 4) Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top and set. Serve warm or cold. Refrigerate leftovers, use within 4 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving) - Calories 270 ~ fat 8 g ~ calories from fat 70 ~ sodium 105 mg ~ total carbohydrates 43 g ~ fiber 4 g

Questions? Contact Cheryl Reidenouer, Extension Educator, EFNEP/FNP at reidenou@illinois.edu

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College Fair, February 11, 9 am - 2 pm and 4 - 7 pm
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Heart Healthy Cooking Super Saturday, February 13, 9 am - Noon
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2010 Master Gardener Calendar
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Geraniums for Sale
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Vegetarian Meals, Tuesday, March 2, 1:30 or 5:30 p.m.
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Front Door Seasonal Wreath, March 7, 1 - 4 pm
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Home Grown Challenge Vegetable Boot Camp
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Healthy Cooking & Lunch with Donna
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Winter Gardening Teleconference Series
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Master Composting Program begins March 25 at Quad City Botanical Center
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2010 Local Government Telenet Series: Green Collar Jobs
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Beyond ESL...ELS Plus
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Homegrown Farmer's Market on the Square
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Lunch & Learn: Balance Work and Personal Life, February 10
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Upcoming Events

Workshop for Farm Women
Mt. Carroll, Illinois (Carroll County)
February 9 - March 9, 2010

Soil & Water Management Workshop
Sycamore, Illinois (DeKalb County)
February 10, 2010

Soil and Water Management Workshop Telenet
Galva, Illinois (Henry County)
February 10, 2010

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