LLC Holding Early Childhood Education Open House
•October 25, 2023• Lake Land College is holding an open house for its Early Childhood Education program on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 6-8 p.m. The event will be held at the Laker Louie Jr. Academy at 1808 Broadway Avenue in Mattoon. … Read More
Healthy Snacks for Trick-or-Treaters
•October 25, 2023• Halloween is a festive day for children and adults alike. However, the abundance of candy and chocolate offered on and around Halloween can compromise diets designed to keep people healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity prevalence in the United States was 20.7 percent among children between the ages of six and 11 and 22.2 percent among 12- to 19-year-olds from 2017 to 2020. That’s a significant concern for parents, even during a time of year when candy and other sugary foods take center stage. … Read More
How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds
•October 25, 2023• Carving jack-o-lanterns is a Halloween tradition that both adults and children enjoy. It’s hard to resist an opportunity to carve a funny or scary face into a pumpkin that will soon make its way to the front porch, but there’s another irresistible element to carving pumpkins as well. Roasted pumpkin seeds make for a tasty, tempting treat. Seeds must be removed before carving pumpkins, so turning them into a savory snack is a great way to make use of them and cook up some fuel for family carving sessions. … Read More
Keep Trick or Treaters Safe
•October 25, 2023• Halloween is just days away. One of the most popular holidays in this country, masses of little superheroes, cartoon and television characters will soon be out in their neighborhoods for trick or treat fun. The American Red Cross has tips parents can follow to help keep the kids safe while enjoying the festivities. Trick-or-Treating · Make your trick-or-treaters visible to others. Provide kids with reflective gear, flashlights and glow sticks to help make the route easier for them to follow and more visible to any vehicles on the roads. Adding reflective tape to costumes and treat … Read More
Dove Recognizes
Illinois Student Organization Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Holds Meeting
•October 25, 2023• Every day the news is filled with negative stories of what teenage youth are doing. Yet, every day we also have thousands of young people who are doing great and positive things. The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) recognize that teens can play an essential role in improving the lives of families, schools, and communities. Given our vast network of established chapters in schools, FCCLA provides a tremendous vehicle for young people to take on projects and activities in all areas of life. From youth violence to financial fitness and healthy lifestyles, FCCLA members … Read More
Grants Promote Ag Literacy Through Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom
•October 25, 2023• The Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) program continues to thrive as a resource for educating children about connections to agriculture. Recently the program received funding to continue classroom lessons thanks to IAA Foundation grants to local county coalitions. Eighty coalitions serving 89 Illinois counties were awarded $647,000 in grant dollars which can be used for materials, training, educational lessons, and activities taking place during the 2023-2024 school year. Moultrie County was one of the counties included in this. … Read More
12th Annual Candy Fundraiser to Benefit Moultrie County Food Pantry
•October 25, 2023• by Crystal Reed Flesor’s Candy Kitchen of Tuscola is teaming with the Moultrie County Food Pantry for a candy fundraiser in its 12th year. Each year 20% of the proceeds from the candy sale go to the food pantry. When COVID hit, the fundraiser became order by mail, and it became so successful that this method has continued. … Read More
LLC to Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week
•October 25, 2023• Lake Land College is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week on Tuesday, Nov. 14 with an event for apprentices and business partners. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Foundation and Alumni Center on the Lake Land College campus, 5001 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon. … Read More