There are a lot of University of Illinois Extension programs to pay attention to in Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery Counties. 

Unit #18 County Extension Director Amanda Cole says she’s excited to see 4-H week take off the week of October 2nd. 

Cole says the cake decoration workshop planned for early October is already full, which means she’s planning more in the near future. 

The 4-H’ers have an opportunity to paint their own pumpkins in mid-October. 

You can’t forget about the take-home kits. The extension office has kits for all ages. 

Learn more at extension.illinois.edu. Cole appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.