Cooking Skills: Learn to Stir-Fry Stairway to Happy Quilt

Craft a Personalized Marketing Plan Kitchen Fun: Make a Rabbit Cake

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Judi Cissell O’Bryan Laurel County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Alphabetical Index C.L.A.S.S./ ACTIVITY DATE

Backyard Blueberry Production 4/9/2018

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training 4/26/2018

Beekeeping School: Bee Diseases 4/23/2018

Cooking Skills: Learn to Stir-Fry 4/27/2018

Cooking Skills: Learn to use a Hot Air Fryer 5/24/2018

Crafting a Personalized Marketing Plan For Your New Business 5/8/2018

Green Cleaning 4/23/2018

Home Tree Fruit Production 4/24/2018

Kitchen Fun: Make a Rabbit Cake 3/29/2018

Pecking Order Quilt 5/15/2018

Quilt Camp for Adults 7/16/18

Quilt Camp for Youth 7/16/18

RAD Class (Rape, Aggression, Defense) 5/18/2018

Savvy Sellers and Bargain Hunters 4/24/2018

Selling on Social Media and Branding for Entrepreneurs 4/17/2018

Stairway to Happy Quilt 4/18/2018

Super Star Chef Cooking Camp 6/5/18

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Registration is required for ALL classes 1 week in advance.

Call 864-4167 or online at www.ca.uky.edu/laurel.

Class fees must be paid in advance. Please make checks

payable to Laurel County Cooperative Extension.

Please be considerate of others. If you cannot attend please

notify the Extension Office so others can participate in the

program.

Refunds will only be given if the class is canceled by the

Extension Office or if participant requests a refund one week

prior to class—unless advertised differently.

Registration is required to receive notification of class

changes or cancellation.

If Laurel County Schools are canceled due to inclement

weather all C.L.A.S.S. programs will be canceled. If in doubt,

please call the Extension Office at 864-4167 for confirmation

or follow us on FACEBOOK at laurelcountyfcs.

Our classes are designed for adults 18 years and older unless

advertised differently.

All classes are held at the Laurel County Extension Office,

200 County Extension Rd., London, KY unless noted

otherwise.

C.L.A.S.S. Registration Requirements & Information

C.L.A.S.S., Continuous Learning Assures a Successful Society, is a program of the Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, Family & Consumer Sciences Department. C.L.A.S.S. provides educational, recreational, cultural and enrichment activities for people of all ages within Laurel County. Our goal is to build strong families for Kentucky through programs that educate and help families incorporate research-based knowledge into their everyday lives.

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For News and Event Updates

Visit us on Facebook at

laurelcountyfcs

Register for classes onl ine at

www.ca.uky.edu/ laurel

or cal l 606-864-4167

Join us as we learn to create this darling rabbit cake - just in time for the spring holidays. All supplies included in the class fee and students will take home their fabulous cake!

The information presented in this class will be useful for both commercial producers and home gardeners. We’ll talk about soil preparation, plant selection, disease control, and harvesting techniques. Additionally, the first 25 people who register and pay the $12 materials fee will receive 2 blueberry plants to be picked up Spring 2018.

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Businesses around the world are using Facebook and Instagram to build their brand and reach more customers. Learn why and how to put your business and brand on these social media platforms including Instagram, one of the fastest growing social media platforms that has rocketed to more than 800 million users worldwide. Also, discover effective ways to leverage Facebook by building relationships with followers and turning them into buyers.

This is an easy pattern with the border being the most difficult part. There are 5 sizes, from crib to king, with this pattern which is included with the class fee. If you can make a 4-patch, you can make this! Use any fabrics, colors, or customize the center blocks by using your favorite novelty fabrics. Duriing this class the instructor will be reinforcing and teaching rotary cutter and accurate ruler use skills, techniques for making 4-patches, matching seams, and the importance of pressing correctly. Pattern cost is included in class fee.

Laura Rogers with Kentucky State University will present Bee Diseases. Join us for an evening full of exciting information. Whether you’re an experienced beekeeper or just starting out, this class is sure to be full of exciting information. H

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It is time to get cleaning and what better way to do it than with your own homemade green cleaning products. By using a few inexpensive ingredients you will learn how to make products for all your cleaning needs. Students in this class will receive recipe cards and learn to prepare recipes for everything from all-purpose cleaners, to copper & brass cleaners.

Are you wanting to reduce clutter in your home and learn ways to save money by checking out yard sales and consignment shops? Then this lesson is for you! Learn how to be a successful shopper or bargain hunter!

In this informational class we will discuss varieties of fruit trees best suited for Kentucky, pest management, pruning, harvesting, insects and diseases, and spray schedules to prevent diseases.

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This is a national Program that Provides guidelines for beef cattle production. BQA certification is required if you are doing a County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) project under the Large Animal Category.

Stir-frying is a fast and fresh way to cook. Join us for this hands-on class as students learn how to prepare and cook their ingredients, how to properly use their equipment and ideas on how to put it all together to make a meal.

Marketing plans aren't just for large corporations. They are an essential part of most any business, no matter how large or small. If you’re thinking of starting a business or already have one, developing a marketing plan will ensure you are connecting with the right customers, at the right time, with the right message. An effective marketing plan doesn't have to be fancy. It can be informal, yet highly effective. This workshop can put you on the path to producing a personalized marketing plan for your own small business!

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Do you have an extra charm pack just waiting for a quilt? If so, this is the perfect quilt for you. Using just 1 charm pack of color fabric and 1 layer cake of background fabric (or equivalent yardage) this quilt is all about using block placement to create the rings of color. Grab your 5” squares and join us as we learn how to make this beautiful quilt. A supply list is available online.

Could you effectively defend yourself if attacked? This two session physical defense program for women offers no-nonsense, practical techniques of defense through awareness, prevention, risk reduction, avoidance, and hands-on defense training. Students will learn to take an active role in their own self-defense and psychological well being. This 9 hour class beginning on Friday evening and continuing on Saturday.

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Hot air frying is a cooking technique that allows you to fry, grill and roast without the use of large amounts of oil. An air-fryer is a compact countertop convection oven that uses superheated air to cook foods, giving results very similar to deep-frying or high temperature roasting. Join us as we explore the equipment, learn how to prepare and cook ingredients and ideas on putting it all together to make a meal. Bring your air-fryer and instruction manual if you already own one.

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The Laurel County Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Homemaker Club, Laurel Silver Threads

has spots available for the

Quilt Camp will be held in our meeting facility at the Laurel County Extension Office, 200 County Extension Rd, London, KY

To Register Call:

Laurel County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Education 606-864-4167

Our homemakers work one-on-one with students as they create their quilt tops during this extraordinary free workshop for youth ages 8 and up. Students will have a material supply list but sewing machines are available for those who do not have one available. Please note that registration is very limited and registration is a commitment to attend for the full camp.

Students will learn basic machine piecing techniques including: fabric placement;

how to pin fabric;

sewing quilt blocks; and

how to press their pieces.

For ages 8 and up

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April 10: S.P.A.R.K. Club 5:30 pm

April 12: Poultry Club 5:30 pm

April 14: Shooting Sports

April 17: Rabbit Club 6:00 pm

April 17: MINI 4-H Club 5:30 pm

April 26: Horse Club 6:00 pm

April 28: Shooting Sports

May 8: S.P.A.R.K. Club 5:30 pm

May 10: Poultry Club 5:30 pm

May 12: Shooting Sports

May 15: Rabbit Club 6:00 pm

May 17: MINI 4-H Club 5:30 pm

May 19: Shooting Sports

May 29: Livestock Club 6:00 pm

Join the 4-H S.P.A.R.K Club This club is open to youth ages 8-13. The focus of the club will be

on multiple projects depending on the members’ interests. Club

meetings are led by youth members who hold leadership positions and are supported by one or more adult volunteers.

Club meetings will take place once a month. Activities during these meetings may include hands on

learning activities and community service projects. Club membership

is free of charge.

Join the Mini 4-H Club Mini 4-H is a program

designed to encourage positive development of children, Kindergarten

through second Grade. The goal of Mini 4-H is to help

young children explore friendships outside the

family; explore the way in which things works; practice both small and large muscle control; and think about the ways people work together

on projects.

For more information contact the Laurel County Extension Office at (606) 864-4167 or like us on FACEBOOK @ Laurel County 4-H

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Quilt Camp will be held in our meeting facility at the Laurel County Extension Office, 200 County Extension Rd, London, KY

To Register Call:

Laurel County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Education 606-864-4167

Quilt Camp Students will be learning to make this fabulous Triple Star Quilt using a jelly roll and background fabric. Students attending our week long quilt camp will enjoy a focused learning opportunity with plenty of social interaction. Quilters of all skill levels are welcome to participate and this is an excellent opportunity for quilters to really progress on a project while learning new techniques and having a lot of fun! Camp fee is just $30 and a supply list will be available online.

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