Scott County Health Department

06/01/2026

☀️ Summer fun is happening all across Scott County! From book clubs and pickleball to golf, sand volleyball, and free family events, the Scott County Health Department is excited to offer free summer programming for youth ages 6–18 to stay healthy and active all summer through the Teen REACH Grant. Registration is required for most activities.

We’re also celebrating healthy living this summer by supporting our local farmers markets — Tuesdays in Bluffs and Thursdays in Wi******er from 4–6 PM. 🍓🌽

Check out Issue 19 of our newsletter for program details, summer wellness tips, and information about our FREE Pool Party on June 11! 💦🍕

Be sure to follow Wi******er Community Swimming Pool, Wi******er Public Library, Scott County 4-H and the Village of Bluffs for more information on summer events and activities!

06/01/2026

Cottage Food Class coming up on June 24th in Jacksonville.

06/01/2026

Reminder for our virtual community conversation about childcare and early childhood tomorrow, June 2nd at 3:30pm!

The Scott County Collaborative, along with community partners, is working to expand childcare and early childhood services in our area. We would love to hear from everyone during this discussion!

Prefer to attend in person? Join other community members at the library to tune in together.

RSVP here: bit.ly/3P3vGHv

📣 Join the Conversation About Childcare & Early Childhood in Scott County!

The Scott County Collaborative, along with community partners, is working to expand childcare and early childhood services in our area — and we want to hear directly from YOU. Families, providers, educators, employers, and community members all have valuable perspectives to share as we work together to strengthen support for children and families in Scott County.

🗓 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM
💻 Virtual Meeting
📍 Prefer to attend in person? Join other community members at the library to tune in together.

Even if you can only attend part of the conversation, your voice matters and can help shape future solutions for our community. ❤️

RSVP here: bit.ly/3P3vGHv

05/28/2026

Looking for a fun way to keep kids active and connected this summer? 🏓☀️

Scott County students can join Kids’ Summer Pickleball in both Wi******er and Bluffs! These sessions are a great way for kids to build coordination, confidence, teamwork, and healthy movement habits while learning one of the fastest-growing sports in the country.

📍 Wi******er Pickleball Courts
Thursdays | 5:30–7:30 PM
For students entering 5th–12th grade
Email [email protected] to register

📍 Bluffs Pickleball Courts
Tuesdays at 5 PM
For ages 6–17
Email [email protected] for more information

Whether your child is brand new to pickleball or already loves the game, everyone is welcome! 🎉

05/27/2026

☀️Summer break is in full swing, and the Wi******er Pool is the place to be! ☀️

Call today to reserve your pool party date or get signed up for swim lessons!🎉🏊‍♀️

📞217-742-3622

05/26/2026

Upcoming Safe Sitter Babysitting Course!

Registration form -https://safesitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Student-Registration-Form_English-and-Spanish_Interactive.pdf

05/23/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026. May we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

Our office will resume normal hours on Wednesday, May 27th.

05/22/2026

Saturday, 5/30/26, at 10:00am

Reminder monthly food giveaway is tomorrow at 10:00 am.

Just a reminder with there being 5 Saturdays in May, our monthly Bags of Blessing’s Food Giveaway will be next Saturday, May 30th at 10:00 am. Mark your calendars and we will see you then. Have a blessed Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

📣 Join the Conversation About Childcare & Early Childhood in Scott County!

The Scott County Collaborative, along with community partners, is working to expand childcare and early childhood services in our area — and we want to hear directly from YOU. Families, providers, educators, employers, and community members all have valuable perspectives to share as we work together to strengthen support for children and families in Scott County.

🗓 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM
💻 Virtual Meeting
📍 Prefer to attend in person? Join other community members at the library to tune in together.

Even if you can only attend part of the conversation, your voice matters and can help shape future solutions for our community. ❤️

RSVP here: bit.ly/3P3vGHv