Unity Community Center

OFFICE CLOSURE HOURS UPDATE 🌩️⬇️

OFFICE HOURS UPDATE 🌩️

Our offices will be closed on Wednesday (6/17) at 11:30 AM due to predicted inclement weather. During this time, staff will be working remotely. We expect to return to normal office hours on Thursday (6/18).

To contact a staff member, please visit our staff directory available online 🔗 https://extension.illinois.edu/lmw/staff

For resources to help you stay safe during severe weather, visit: go.illinois.edu/after-the-storm

Come join the exciting new 4-H Coding Summer Camp happening July 13–16! Dive into the world of coding as you learn the basics of HTML/CSS and design your own website all by yourself. By the end of camp, you’ll have a unique website to share with friends and family!

This is the perfect opportunity for 12-14-year-olds to explore what coding is all about, meet other youth who share an interest in technology, and express their creativity in a fun way.

Register now at https://go.illinois.edu/4-HCodingCamp

Attendees are asked to bring their own laptops, but families are encouraged to call the Extension Office if they need to borrow a computer for the duration of camp.

🍕 A huge THANK YOU to Pizza Payaa for their generous donation of pizza boxes to support our summer camp program with Unity Youth!

During the first week of June, our campers will be turning these pizza boxes into creative solar-powered s'mores ovens, combining hands-on learning, teamwork, and plenty of fun. This exciting project gives our youth the opportunity to explore science, sustainability, and creativity in a memorable way.

We are incredibly grateful to Pizza Payaa for their collaboration and for helping make experiences like this possible. Community partnerships like these show what can happen when local businesses and youth organizations work together to create meaningful opportunities for youth to expand not only STEM skills, but also learning and collaboration along the way. 🍕❤️

Office closure update, see ⬇️ for more details.

Our offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, June 22nd.

Our fishing clinic is coming up! 🐟

Youth are invited to Let's Get Hooked, a fishing clinic on Tuesday, June 23, from 9:30-11:30 am at Miller Park Lake. This catch-and-release event is a great opportunity to explore the sportfishing project area.

Register at https://go.illinois.edu/letsgethooked

Come join our team! Application details are listed ⬇️

Come apply for the 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator position at Unity Community Center.

This role supports youth development programs at a community center through supervision, volunteer coordination, event planning, and daily operations support. Responsibilities include managing after-school activities, assisting with educational programming, ensuring student safety, communicating with parents, and maintaining facility organization.

🍀➡ Find full details and how to apply by May 28, 2026, available now at go.illinois.edu/LMWcareers!

Office closure update! See below for more details!

Extension Office Hours Update! Hope everyone has a safe holiday weekend. We're back to normal hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Great mackerel! Our fishing clinic is coming up! 🐟

Youthare invited to Let's Get Hooked, a fishing clinic on Tuesday, June 23rd, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Miller Park Lake. This catch-and-release event is a great opportunity to explore the sportfishing project area.

Register now at https://go.illinois.edu/letsgethooked

4-H grows a harvest worth sharing. The collective efforts of many local clubs in our counties, Giving Gardeners, fed their communities. Join the Giving Garden program in spring 2026 with a pledge to donate 50% of your garden produce. Illinois Extension provides free seeds, plants, and resources to grow your Giving Garden. Learn more at go.illinois.edu/GivingGarden

Our Annual Impact Report has just been published! 🌱 For over 100 years, Illinois Extension has been deeply rooted in our communities. Our 2025 report showcases the stories and people behind that great work.
➡️ Explore the University of Illinois Extension impact, in Livingston, McLean, and Woodford Counties 🔗 go.illinois.edu/AnnualReportLMW2025