As a rural co-op, it’s our passion to support our neighbors and give back; in fact, its one of the co-op principles that we live by. We are inviting you to help us celebrate our communities! Here is a listing of some upcoming events and sponsorships.
Senior Planet From AARP
JCE Co-op is launching a new program to help older adults in the co-op’s service area learn new skills and make new friends. In partnership with Senior Planet, a national nonprofit which harnesses technology to change the way older American age, JCE Co-op will be offering classes and workshops about technology and other topics.
Learn about these upcoming course dates and locations!
Senior Planet Interest
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Disinformation
Disinformation refers to false information created to mislead people, and it's nothing new. But today's AIpowered tools and social media have made it easier and faster to create and spread disinformation. In this lecture, we’ll explore how AI is used to create convincing deepfakes and clone voices, making it challenging to distinguish between real and fake content. We’ll also review best practices for evaluating information and explore tech tools that can help identify content created with AI.
October 7
Savanna Museum 10-11 a.m.
October 9
Mount Carroll Library 1-2 p.m
October 14
Fulton- Schamling Library 11-12 p.m.
October 16
Apple Canyon Lake Clubhouse 1-2 p.m
October 21
Odell Library Morrison 11-12 p.m.
October 28
Elizabeth West Campus 1-2 p.m
October 30
Elizabeth West Campus 10-11 a.m.
"Vein Drain" Blood Drive
Just one hour of your time can change someone’s tomorrow. Events like this show the strength of our co-op spirit. By coming together, we continue to make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. Eat a healthy meal before donating and bring a photo ID.
October 16
JCE Co-op Main Headquarters 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Sign up for a chance to win a $25 gift card to a local merchant in your community. Drawings will be held each week throughout the year. Once a winner is picked and contacted, all entries for that week will be purged for the next drawing. All minors under 16 must have their parents signature. Need not be a JCE Co-op member to enter.
Contests will run from Monday to Sunday with a winner being drawn every Monday morning.
Participating Schools:
Chadwick/Milledgeville
East Dubuque
Eastland
Erie
Fulton Unity
River Bend (Fulton)
River Ridge
Scales Mound
Stockton
West Carroll