A new year may be approaching, but that is not the case for the 4-H year.  The University of Illinois Extension has a number of 4-H events on both sides of the calendar change.  As always, some events are exclusive to 4-H members, while others welcome all in the community.  The forthcoming calendar items feature classes on making decorative home items, important life skills, and more. 

4-H Cook and Connect is the name of the next such activity.  Taylor Sinclair, 4-H Youth Program Development Coordinator with the Extension, says it features kits which registered participants can take home.

Participants can retrieve these kits at their local extension office this coming Tuesday through the following Friday.

After that is a 4-H Pie Workshop.  It’s scheduled for January 13 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Christian County Extension office.  The event is for youth aged 8-18, and 4-H membership is not required to participate. 

Next up is a members-only event: the 4-H Showbook Cover Design Contest.  Submissions will be accepted until February 6. 

The Extension hopes the next event on the calendar will educate attendees on how to better manage and improve their finances.  Making Your Money Work will happen on February 16 from 1:30-3pm.  It’s open to those aged 12-18, whether they are 4-H members or not. 

Finally, the 4-H Winter Photo Contest will accept submissions until February 20.  This opportunity is open only to 4-H members. 

More information on the University of Illinois Extension, along with these events and many others, is available at extension.illinois.edu.

Taylor Sinclair appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.