Calendar: Know your numbers, know your options

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The online program Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options will begin 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 18.

Each week, participants will connect with farm finance experts and fellow producers to discuss recordkeeping, interpreting financial results, and exploring options for success.

Topics will include Goals and Recordkeeping, Nov. 18; Cash Flow Documents and Income Statements, Nov. 25; Ratios, Land Leases and Negotiations, Dec.2; and Tying it all Together and Looking at the Future, Dec. 9.

All sessions will be held via Zoom. Cost is $20. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3pvzwmfb.

Comfort Food Makeover

EL PASO, Ill. — Two programs — Comfort Food Makeover, and Holiday Survival: Finding Calm in the Chaos — will be be presented from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the El Paso District Library, 149 W. 1st St., El Paso.

Extension Educator Jenna Smith will show participants how to enjoy favorite holiday dishes with a healthy twist through a live cooking demonstration. Then, Extension Educator Sara Attig will discuss simple, practical ways to reduce stress and bring more peace and presence to celebrations.

This program is free to attend and no registration is required. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/3hmvuyws.

Barn Quilt Workshop

SALEM, Ind. — The four-part Barn Quilt Creation Workshop will begin 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. ET Nov. 10 at the Washington County Government Building, 806 Martinsburg Road, Salem.

Other sessions will be Nov. 11, Nov. 17 and Nov. 18.

For more information, contact Danielle Walker prior at 812-883-4601 dhowellw@purdue.edu. Visit https://tinyurl.com/3pe88sbj.

Therapy Dog Workshop

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Unlimited Pawsibilities Dog Club is hosting a 4-H Therapy Dog Workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. ET Nov. 10 at Allen County Extension, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne.

Therapy dog teams from Three Rivers Visiting Dogs will demonstrate what it takes to be a therapy dog and the services their teams provide to the community.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/5hz4rm3x.

Let’s Talk Climate

CHICAGO — The online program Let’s Talk Climate will be noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 11.

Jessica Rudnick, Illinois Extension climate resilience specialist, will provide an overview of national and statewide climate policy updates.

For more information and to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/vef5uppz.

Running for Office

VALPARAISO, Ind. — The program Local Government Leadership: Running for Office will be 6 to 8 p.m. CT Nov. 12 at the Porter County Administrative Building, 155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.

Have you ever considered running for a local government office? Join Purdue Extension and the Porter County clerk’s office to learn more about the process for running for local office, requirements and positions up for election in 2026.

This program is conducted in collaboration with the county clerk, local political parties and other current elected officials to create a community of local political knowledge and participation.

No registration required. For more information about this free program, visit https://tinyurl.com/mvykx8ds.

Festive Flavors

WELDON, Ill. — Festive Flavors: Holiday Dips will be 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 14 at the Weldon Public Library, 505 Maple St., Weldon.

Prepare for the busy cooking season with a fun, hands-on class where you’ll make and sample healthy, flavorful dips that are perfect for holiday gatherings.

Volunteer Fair

PEORIA, Ill. — Volunteer Fair will be 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at Alpha Park Library, 3527 S. Airport Road, Peoria.

Current master gardeners and master naturalists will showcase their projects, share stories, and connect with new interns.

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

4-H Recognition

ROCKFORD, Ill. — The Winnebago County 4-H Award & Recognition Event will be 2 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Midway Village, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford.

The achievements and dedication of 4-H members will be recognized in a variety of categories.

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/yk2mvh6r.

Growing Garlic

BELVIDERE, Ill. — The program Growing Garlic will be 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Ida Public Library, 320 N. State St., Belvidere.

Garlic is grown from individual cloves, not seeds. Each clove becomes a full bulb. Fall planting yields larger bulbs. Spring planting is possible, but results in smaller bulbs.

Register for this free program by calling the library at 815-544-3838. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/2s46y2mu.

What’s in Your Garden?

MONTICELLO, Ill. — The program What’s in Your Garden? Invasive, Nuisance Species, and Garden Health will be noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 18 at Piatt County Extension, 210 S. Market St., Monticello.

Learn about some common invasive, aggressive, and nuisance plants, along with native replacements. Also, learn key tips for best garden practices, recordkeeping, plant swaps, composing, and soils in your garden.