By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News

The University of Illinois Extension is inviting you to its “Friends Night Out,” an evening of holiday workshops with three different Extension educators from the Livingston, McLean and Woodford Unit.

Kelly Allsup with lead demonstrations on making arrangements of fresh greens and festive décor December 10 from 5:30 to 8:30.

Jenna Smith will give some tips on how to enjoy holiday favorites without putting on the pounds with a program called “Holiday Appetizers and Mocktails.” Pam Atkinson will walk you through activities to help you shop wisely for the holiday season.

Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling the Livingston County Extension office at 842-1776 or online at web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw. The cost of the workshop is $25 and participants get a holiday centerpiece, appetizers and mocktails.