UPDATED 02.01.10
HOME & COMMUNITY EDUCATION
McLean County HCE CALENDAR
“OUR 92nd T YEAR”
CONGRATULATIONS, McLEAN COUNTY HCE ON
91 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Congratulations HCE and the McLean County Residents who helped make the cookie boxes to the soldiers a very successful program. Many volunteers packed cookies on Tuesday, December 01, 2009 to fill 187 boxes. Wonderful!! We know our USA soldiers appreciated every cookie crumb. Thank you one and all! More details to follow!
Questions about program activities may be directed to:
Cultural Enrichment Activities- Carmen S. 309-379-3141
Read & Share Activities – LaVonne C. 309 825-6558
Fall & Spring Trip/Tours- Mary Ellen G. 309-663-1689
Workshops & Classes- Karen H. 309 724-8461
Program Lessons- Leatha P. 309-452-9164
General Information- Kathryn M. 309-473-2283
Membership Info- Pat P. 309 728 2118
Community Outreach- Jean Barrington . 309-262-5173
Ewing Scholarship & Esposito Scholarship–
go to: www.mcleanextension.org; Click on Economic Development
GIVE THANKS FOR HCE and
INFORMATIVE LESSONS RECEIVED
GIVE THE GIFT OF HCE MEMBERSHIP
A GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING & GIVING
JOIN HCE TODAY
HCE PROGRAMMING in
2009-2010
All Programs & Workshops are available
to the general public
Membership Information in the McLean County Association
For Home and Community Education
Is found on the Units/Clubs Page
Learn about attending and joining an “Educational” group
NEAR YOU!!
LLL = Local Leader Lesson
Ext. Aud. – Extension Auditorium at 402 N. Hershey Road, Bloomington
Happy 2010!!
FEBRUARY, 2010
§ February Lessons- Memory Fitness at Unit’s meetings
§ Feb. 12 – Friday, 1-5:00 pm Candy Making Workshop – Ext. Aud.
§ Feb. 15 –(Monday) 2-3:30 pm READ & SHARE – Ext. Aud.
Riding the Bus With My Sister by Rachel Simon to be discussed
§ Feb. 22 - McLean County HCE Board Meetings
Executive- 8:00 am; Full Board- 10:00 am
§ Feb. 27 – Deadline for April Newsletter news items- on-line copy
**MORE DETAILS FOR WORKSHOPS/PROGRAMS ARE FOUND
ON THE WORKSHOPS PAGE **
MARCH, 2010
§ MARCH Lesson-“Easy Meals using 5 ingredients”
Robin Bagwell out to the units for lesson
§ March 5 – 1:00-4:30 pm – Comfort Blanket Workshop
Previously scheduled for Jan. 8 and was cancelled due to weather
§ March 9 – Spring Trip/Tour- Chicago Flower & Garden Show- See Workshops page
For details.
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§ March 10 – Special Lesson – “Purchasing on line” – 6:00 pm details TBA
§ March 12- Friday, 1-5:00 pm Basket Weaving II Workshop
§ March 22- McLean County HCE Board Meetings
Executive- 8:00 am; Full Board- 10:00 am
§ March 22- LLL, 1-3 pm “Container Gardening”
For April lessons presented by Master Gardeners
§ March 22- 4:00 pm – Fill Annual Conference registration bags at Doubletree Hotel
§ March 23-25 – IAHCE Annual Conference in BLOOMINGTON
At the DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center. Plan now to attend.
§ March 31 – Deadline for May Extension Newsletter News Items- Printed issue
APRIL, 2010
§ April Lessons- Container Vegetable Gardening presented by local unit leaders
§ April 1 – Ewing Scholarship Applications are due
§ April 16 – Friday, 9am-12noon – Jewelry Making Workshop
Make a beads and wire bracelet
§ April 18-24 – Money Smart Week – Attend classes offered
§ April 19 – Monday 2-3:30 pm – READ & SHARE – Extension Office – Book TBA
§ April 26 –Monday, LLL -1-3 pm Extension Auditorium
McLean County “Localvore” – For May Lessons in the Units
§ April 26- McLean County HCE Board Meetings
Executive- 4:00 pm; Full Board- 6:00 pm
§ April 30 – Deadline for June Extension Newsletter News items- on-line copy
**MORE DETAILS FOR WORKSHOPS/PROGRAMS ARE FOUND
ON THE WORKSHOPS PAGE **
MAY, 2010
§ May Lessons: McLean County “Localvore”
§ May 14- Friday, 1-5:00 pm – Wheat Weaving Workshop- Ext. Office Auditorium
§ May 24- McLean County HCE Board Meetings
Executive- 4:00 pm; Full Board- 6:00 pm
§ May 28 – Deadline for July Extension Newsletter News Items- Printed Issue
JUNE, 2010
§ June Programs: Unit Choice!
§ June 11- 1-5 pm Workshop “Learn to Paint” – Extension Auditorium
§ June 15 – Esposito Fall Semester Scholarship Applications are due
§ June 21 – Monday, 2-3:30 pm – READ & SHARE – Book TBA
§ June 28 – 9:00 am – McLean County HCE Executive Board Meeting
§ June 30 – Deadline for buying tickets for 2010 July 13 Annual Meeting
§ June 30 – Deadline for August-September Extension Newsletter News Items on-line copy
**MORE DETAILS FOR WORKSHOPS/PROGRAMS ARE FOUND
ON THE WORKSHOPS PAGE **
JULY, AUGUST, 2010
§ July 3 Towanda HCE Spaghetti Supper –served 4:30-7 pm
Tickets from Pat P. 309-728-2118; Cindy K. 309-663-4796
Advance tickets Adult-$5/Child to 9 yrs. $3; $1 more at door
§ July 13 – 92nd McLean County Home & Community Education
Annual Meeting – TBA
§ July 28-August 1 – McLean County 4-H Fair
§ July 26 – Cultural Enrichment Fine Art & Craft Show held during the McLean County 4-H Fair. Watch for further details.
§ August 18 – District 4/5 Officers Workshop – details TBA
§ August 23 – Joint Board Meeting/potluck Luncheon – 10:00 am – Extension Auditorium
§ August 25- McLean County HCE officers orientation – TBA
§ August 31- Deadline for October Extension Newsletter news – Printed copy
**MORE DETAILS FOR WORKSHOPS/PROGRAMS
ARE FOUND ON THE WORKSHOPS PAGE**
Membership Information in the McLean County Association
For Home and Community Education
Is found on the Units/Clubs Page
Learn about attending and joining an “Educational” group
NEAR YOU!!
(UPDATED 02.01.10)