Calendar: New technologies benefit ag safety

URBANA, Ill. — The online program The Future of Ag Safety: How AI Will Transform Agriculture will be 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 19.

Illinois experts will look ahead at emerging technologies and innovations that will transform safety in agriculture, including cutting-edge research around autonomous equipment, wearable technology, telematics, and digital training tools. Participants will gain insights into how these futuristic solutions could monitor risks, prevent incidents, and improve health outcomes for agricultural workers. The conversation also will cover how farmers, researchers, and policymakers can collaborate to fully realize the safety benefits of new agricultural technologies.

4-H Achievement

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. — Jackson County 4-H Achievement Day Dance will be 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Jackson County Extension office, 402 Ava Road, Murphysboro.

The achievements and hard work of 4-H members will be recognized at an awards ceremony, followed by a fun-filled dance.

For more information and to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/4ket67zt.

Golden Clover Fest

AMBOY, Ill. — Golden Clover Fest will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Lee County 4-H Center, 1196 Franklin Road, Amboy.

Activities will include games, touch a tractor, scavenger hunt, a walk barrel train, and talk to a farmer. Popcorn, hot dogs and hot chocolate will be available. Admission is free but please bring a canned good or other non-perishable food item to be donated to the food pantry. Hosted by the Lee County 4-H Federation.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/yc24c9y2.

Canning Workshop

ROCHESTER, Ind. — The Boiling Water Bath Canning Workshop — Jams and Jellies will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Nov. 18 at the Fulton County Extension office, 1009 W. 3rd St., Rochester.

Cost is $30 and includes lecture, resources, hands-on practice, and take-home product.

Indoor Gardens

MARSEILLES, Ill. — The Indoor Edible Gardens program will be 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Marseilles Public Library, 155 E. Bluff St., Marseilles.

Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden workshop will show participants how to grow their own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.

The program will be repeated 4 to 5 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Richard Mautino Public Library, 215 E. Cleveland St., Spring Valley. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ykh72eap.

A Healthy You

PENNVILLE, Ind. — The series Steps to a Healthy You will be 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET Nov. 18, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 at the Pennville Community Center, 210 S. Union St., Pennville.

The five-session series will focus on following a healthy Mediterranean-style diet. Each session will include a mindfulness skill, and Mediterranean-style recipes for you to try.

Rock Painting

AUBURN, Ind. — The DeKalb County Extension Homemakers Rock Painting Class will be 6 to 8 p.m. ET Nov. 18 at the DeKalb County Office Building, 215 E. 9th St., Auburn.

Cost is $5. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/4zb4ufzt.

Beyond the Patch

MONTICELLO, Ill. — Pumpkins Beyond the Patch hosted by DeWitt and Piatt master gardeners will be noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Piatt County Extension office, 210 S. Market St., Monticello.

Discover the secrets behind growing the perfect pumpkin. From selecting seeds to cultivation, participants will learn how to nurture healthy vines and maximize their harvest.

Orchid Essentials

DANVILLE, Ill. — Orchid Essentials presented by Vermilion County master gardeners will be 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at Danville Public Library, 319 N. Vermilion St., Danville.

This event will explore the essentials of orchid care, including the best soil mixes, pest management, popular varieties, watering and fertilizing techniques, and repotting methods.

Annual Meeting

FLORA, Ind. — The Flora Community Club’s Annual Meeting will be 6 p.m. ET Nov. 19 at the Carroll County Event & Education Center, 102 N. 4th St., Flora.

The meal will be catered by Rosie’s Creamery. Entertainment by the Carroll Jazz Band.

Cost is $20. For more information and to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/33nzbhn2.

Digital Forestry

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Digital Forestry: Recent Advances will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Nov. 20 at Purdue University Martell Forest, 1007 N 725 W, West Lafayette.

Learn about new and emerging technologies that the Institute for Digital Forestry is using to advance the field of forestry into the digital age. A smartphone app for automated tree measurement, drone operations and considerations, and a free web-based platform for sharing digital data will be discussed.

Real Colors

VALPARAISO, Ind. — The Real Colors Transformative Workshop will be 1 to 3 p.m. CT Nov. 20 at the Porter County Government Administration Center, 155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.

This workshop will help you identify your unique personality color, improve communication skills, and enhance team dynamics.

Cost is $20. Register at https://tinyurl.com/477w5tsd.

Holiday Bites

STANDARD, Ill. — Holiday Bites: Balancing Extra Calories through the Holidays will be 10 to 10:45 a.m. Nov. 21 at the Putnam County Community Center, First Street, Standard.

Learn to prepare some new holiday recipes that you can enjoy and stay on track with calories. Participants will taste some holiday bites.

The program will be repeated:

• 5 to 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Princeton Public Library, 698 E. Peru St., Princeton. Register at https://tinyurl.com/28ww95ar.

• Noon to 12:45 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Mendota Senior Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Drive, Mendota. Register at https://tinyurl.com/zene4bxh.

Diabetes Clinic

EUREKA, Ill. — The Diabetes Clinic Holiday Party will be 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Eureka United Methodist Church, 208 N. Callender St., Eureka.

Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian Jenna Smith for the last Diabetes Clinic of 2024. There will be games, prizes, and food.

Diabetes clinics are informal but informational walk-in programs with a different topic each month designed especially for persons living with diabetes. There is no cost to attend this program and no registration is necessary.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/58ecc2r2.

Pie Perfection

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Pie Perfection: The Ultimate Pie-Baking Class will be 6 to 8 p.m. ET Nov. 21 at the Allen County Extension office, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne.

Youth participants will craft their own homemade pies through step-by-step instructions.

To sign up for the class, call 260-481-6826. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/5t53nj3b.

Canning Meat

ARGOS, Ind. — The Pressure Canning Meat Workshop will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Nov. 22 at the Argos United Methodist Church, 570 N. Michigan St., Argos.

Cost is $30 and includes lecture, resources, hands-on practice, and take-home product.

Funny Side

STRONGHURST, Ill. — Looking for the Funny Side: The Value of Humor will be 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 22 at Stronghurst Senior Center, 118 S. Broadway St., Stronghurst.

This program will help participants look at ways humor can help them deal with stress and change in their lives. Benefits of humor will be identified.

Beef Cattle Workshop

ALBION, Ill. — The 4-H Beef Cattle Workshop will be 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 23 at Hinderliter Sunnyland Farm, 130 650E, Albion.

Discussed will be topics related to feeding, nutrition, and daily care for beef cattle. Breaking and showing techniques will be demonstrated.

4-H’ers from any county are welcome to attend this free workshop. Live cattle will be at the workshop — you will not need to bring your own.

Jam and Jelly

CLAY CITY, Ind. — Holiday Jam and Jelly Preservation workshop will be noon to 4 p.m. ET Nov. 22 at the Wilma and Liston Buell Community Center, 208 Nye St., Clay City.

Cost is $30. Participants will take home a jar of jam/jelly.

For more information and to register, call 812-829-5020 or visit https://tinyurl.com/2b366y9z.

Hydroponics Course

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Purdue Crash Course in Hydroponics will be 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET Nov. 23 at the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Greenhouse Complex, 625 Agriculture Mall Drive, West Lafayette.

Participants will learn about hydroponics for home and commercial-scale operations.

Cost is $50 and includes lunch and snacks. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mr2zeaa3.

Holiday Craft Bazaar

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — The Vigo County 4-H Council’s 15th annual Holiday Craft Bazaar will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Nov. 23 at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 3901 US-41, Terre Haute.

The event will feature homemade crafts, jewelry, embroidery, clothing, kitchenware, fall and Christmas décor, woodworking, and artwork.

Admission is $1; children free. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/vrcxz54d.

Youth in Action

FREEPORT, Ill. — The Youth Leadership Conference: Youth in Action will be 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport.

Participants will hear from youths who have stepped out into leadership and been successful. Participants will learn how one youth started his own popcorn business; another started her own company to help reduce the amount of plastic in the oceans and save sea turtles; and another started his own beekeeping business. They and others will share what they are doing now, how they got started, and challenges they faced.

Cost is $10. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4nbwvxkv.

Recognition Event

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — The Winnebago County 4-H Awards and Recognition Event will be 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 24 at The Twisted Tulip, 7901 Burden Road, Machesney Park.

4-H members and leaders will be honored. Appetizers and desserts will be served.