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Woodford CountyCooperative Extension Service
184 Beasley DriveVersailles, KY 40383-8992
(859) [email protected]
Note from me:Greetings from the Extension Office! Please be sure toread the monthly Family and Consumer Sciencesnewsletter to stay up to date on all the programminggoing on. I hope you can join us!
We will continue to have printed paper copies of thenewsletters available at the Extension Office if youprefer a hard-copy. As we continue with this method,please feel free to reach out to me anytime withquestions, concerns and/or suggestions. Current andprevious newsletters as well as flyers, etc. can be foundhere: http://woodford.ca.uky.edu/content/fcs-newsletter
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Relatives as Parents Group MeetingsAre you raising a child of a relative? You are invited to join us monthly to learnabout resources and ideas in your role as acting parent/guardian. Dinner will beprovided. Please RSVP. Children are welcome to attend as there will be
activities for them too! Regular meetings are held the 2nd Monday of the monthfrom October through May, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Click here for the flyer.
Homebased Microprocessor WorkshopThis workshop is required in order to sell products such as home-cannedtomatoes and tomato products, pickled fruits and vegetables, salsa, barbecuesauces, pepper and herb jellies, pressure-canned vegetables, and low- or no-sugar jams and jellies. March 16, 2020, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., $50 feeMore information can be found at the website here. Click here for theflyer.
Field to ForkField to Fork is a learn-to-hunt program for adults (18 y/o and up) who are newto hunting in general, or who have little-to-no experience hunting. Join usDecember 13, 2019 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) to learn about these skillsand to experience deer hunting with a mentor. Join us December 14, 2019(10:30 a.m. – 5:30p.m.) to learn how to break down and process a deer forfreezing, jerky making, or pressure canning. All of these topics will be covered.Click here for more information and to register online.
Bread Baking WorkshopInterested in baking your own homemade breads? Join us to learn how to getstarted or perfect making yeast and sourdough breads at home. Workshop isfree, but you must RSVP. Each participant will receive a door prize! December17, 6:00 p.m.
How Much Screen Time is Too Much?Have you ever wondered if you or your children spend too much time in front ofscreens? If so, you are not alone. Once only for entertainment value, screensnow play an increasingly important role in our daily lives. They connect us withfamily and friends, allow us to seek and share information, read, play, andlearn. Continue reading…
Learn With Us!Meal Kits: Are They Worth It?
January 23, 2020, 5:30 p.m.at the Woodford County Extension Office
There is high demand for convenience in our society. As a result, meal-kitservices have become increasingly popular. Participants in this program
will learn the benefits and drawbacks of meal kits and determine whetherthey are an appropriate use of food dollars for their lifestyle. Come learn
more about types of meal kits and what is available in the market place. Toregister, call 859-873-4601 or email [email protected].
The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) a volunteer organization
that works to improve the quality of life for families and communities through
leadership development, volunteer service, and education. Learn more at
www.keha.ca.uky.edu and on Facebook.
Secret Santa
Mark your calendars for December 7, 2019 for Secret Santa! Click here for the
flyer. Remember this year there will be a costume context for the teen elves who
volunteer!
Senior Citizens Holiday BagsThe Homemaker Council voted to once again sponsor the bags for the Senior Citizens
Center holiday party. If you can help assemble the bags, join us on December 19 at
11:00 a.m. at the Senior Citizens Center.
Opportunity to ServeThe Homemaker Council is still searching for someone to serve as Treasurer. Shirley
Denney is currently serving as interim treasurer since no one was installed at the
annual meeting. We are also in need of someone to step up to be secretary at the
annual meeting in May. Please consider stepping up to serve the county!
Extension Homemaker T-ShirtsWe currently do not have enough t-shirt orders to place the order, so if you have not
put in your order please go ahead and get it in! The order form can be found at the
Extension Office or here.
Craft CampJune 12-14, 2020 at JabezMark your calendars! Anderson County Extension Homemakers are planning the
event. We hope you can join us!
Kentucky Volunteer ForumInfo here. Click here for the KY Volunteer Forum Registration form. For more
information, visit the KVF website by clicking here.
Food Pantry DonationsThe Homemaker Council continues to support the Food Pantry Project. The facility is
located at the Woodford County Park, 20 Field of Dreams Road. Hours areMondays - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Thursdays - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Items may be
left in the Kroger or Save-A-Lot barrels in the store where you shop or you may drop
them off at the facility. Contact Sharon Hardin, 873-5525 or cell, 421-1217, if you
need to make special arrangements for delivery or pickup.
The following items are currently of greatest need: canned tuna, canned salmon,
canned beans of any type, canned beets, canned carrots, peas, mixed vegetables, 1
pound bag of rice.
Monetary donations are always appreciated. Thank you for your continued support!
Scrap Happy Quilters1st Thursday of each month, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Join us for a variety of quiltingcommunity service projects, group projects, and show-and-tell!
Sit-n-SewEvery Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Drop-in and bring your own project towork on!
