Extension Day at the Martens Center

Name: Extension Day at the Martens Center
Start: 2024-05-11T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-05-11T15:00:00-05:00
Location: 1515 N Market St., Champaign, IL 61821

Schedule

Sat May 11 2024 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1515 N Market St., Champaign, IL 61821 | Champaign, IL

University of Illinois Extension and the Champaign Parks District are throwing open the doors to the Martens Center, Champaign's newest community hub, for a free event designed to connect residents with a wealth of resources and celebrate a sense of belonging. The event will occur on Saturday, May 11th, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Many community members have heard of Extension, but this event aims to showcase its programs and services. It's also a chance to welcome everyone to the Martens Center, a hidden gem on the North end boasting a commercial kitchen, full gym, indoor track, garden area, and multiple play areas for children – all with free and reduced-price memberships available. It’s located at 1515 N Market St., Champaign, IL 61821.
Extension Day will feature booths from all eight Extension program areas: 4-H, Family Life, Finances, Nutrition and Wellness, SNAP-Ed, EFNEP, the Master Gardeners, and the Master Naturalists. It will also feature booths from community partners such as the Champaign Parks District, the Housing Authority of Champaign County, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, OSF Healthcare, and the Trauma and Resilience Initiative.
But it's not all learning! The event promises a fun-filled day for the whole family with engaging activities and crafts. The first 120 guests can enjoy free Kona Ice, while cotton candy keeps everyone sweet. Foodies can watch free cooking demonstrations at 1:15 and 2:15 pm (limited to 12 participants each) or relax and let the kids bounce in the inflatables.
University of Illinois Extension Day promises a day of discovery, connection, and family fun. Mark your calendars and head to the Martens Center for this free event celebrating the best-kept secret in town and the vibrant Champaign community.
To learn more about Illinois Extension visit go.illinois.edu/CFIV or call 217-333-7672. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact Tracy Bowden at [email protected] or call our office.