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Want to know what is going on with the Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) program over the next month? For more information or to be on our email list about upcoming programs, send me your email or mailing address at jennifer.brown@ncsu.edu
- New Grassy Creek Outreach Ministries are hosting their annual “Friendship Stew” Community Day event on Saturday, September 27 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.. This event will take place at the New Grassy Creek Missionary Baptist Church at 8182 Cornwall Road, Oxford, NC. They will have vendors, organizations, agencies, and businesses out to set up a booth to share their information about what they have to offer our community. The Extension Office will be on hand with materials, information, and goodies. Everything is FREE but we do ask each one to provide 2 cans of food to help support our food pantry.
- Take care of your body and get a brain boost through exercise to make it through the day/week or simply prevent the slow decline of certain muscles, joints, and ligaments from prolonged sitting. As we age, we lose muscle mass so it becomes even more important to exercise. Join us on Monday, September 29 at 12:00 p.m. for this virtual workshop on how to “Move It or Lose It”. Come and learn about the 4 different types of exercise and get moving with us. Register online at go.ncsu.edu/granvilleevents
- Join the N.C. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho Extension, University of Georgia Extension, and University of Tennessee Extension for a virtual cooking series to learn exciting culinary skills.This series will take place each week on Tuesdays, September 30 – November 18 at 2:00 p.m. (EST). Topics include ice cream making, cooking for 1 or 2, healthy lunches, charcuterie board basics, gluten-free cooking, holiday gifts from the kitchen, salmon, and cooking with cactus. Register for any of these FREE weekly workshops at bit.ly/Dish25
- We hear about eating less carbohydrates but we don’t hear much about specific nutrients. So if you can’t eat carbs, we want to encourage you to focus on protein as well as calcium. Join us on Thursday, October 2 at 12:00 p.m. for this free virtual Zoom workshop on “Making Meals with Calcium and Protein”. It is geared towards caregivers but open for anyone to attend. We will use the Cooking Matters curriculum to offer this workshop on making meals with calcium and protein. We will discuss portion sizes and nutrition labels, selecting foods low in fat, sodium and sugar; making easy, nutritious meals you can make at home, and choosing the right foods for your health and body. Register online at go.ncsu.edu/fcsregistration
- Join us on Tuesday, October 7 at 12:00 p.m. for our Mental Health & Self-Care Lunch N’ Learn. We will provide practical ways to care for your mind and body. Whether you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just curious – this event is for you. We will once again have Katrina Wesley as our guest speaker. She will talk about self-care planning, host a discussion on mental health, coping techniques and mindfulness. It is $5 to register and the money is due by October 3 to Room 123 of the Extension Office.
- Get Ready, Start Moving and Keep Going in our next Extension workshop on Wednesday, October 8 at 12:00 p.m. at the South Granville Public Library at 1550 S. Campus Drive in Creedmoor, NC. Learn about the 4 types of exercise recommended for adults and how they can benefit you, see how much exercise is recommended, how to safely exercise, and get tips and tools to help you get started and stay on track with exercise.
- Come out on Saturday, October 11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to Lowes Home Improvement Store for Fire Prevention Day, a family fun day of learning about fire prevention!!! This event is hosted annually by the local fire departments and the Extension Office plans to be on site with a booth promoting disaster preparedness, fire and cooking safety, etc. Hope to see you there!!
- Holidays stressing you out? Let us help! Join us for the next Extension At Home virtual workshop, brought to you by a collaboration of N.C. Cooperative Extension Agents. On Tuesday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m., join us to learn about effective holiday budgeting and spending strategies that can help improve overall financial wellness. Register online at go.ncsu.edu/holidaybudgeting
- Grab a crunchy fruit or vegetable and join us on Wednesday, October 22 at 12:00 p.m. for a Facebook Live as we celebrate NC Crunch Day by tasting and learning about North Carolina-grown fruits and veggies. Information and recipes will be shared afterwards. October is celebrated as Farm to School and Early Care and Education Month in North Carolina. The NC Crunch is co-hosted by the Farm to School Coalition of North Carolina and the NC Farm to Preschool Network.
- Person Family Medical & Dental Centers presents 50 Shades of Cancer. This year’s event will take place on Friday, October 24 at 5:30 p.m. in Piedmont Community College, Building S-100. While cancer has claimed many lives, there is still HOPE—and we are honored to feature powerful, inspiring voices that embody that hope. Come, bring your family and friends to enjoy an event filled with love, entertainment, supporting vendors, delicious food, door prizes, and more. You will leave knowing you’re not in this battle alone.
- Person County Schools & Alliance for a Healthier Generation are teaming up with the Extension Office to host another Food Distribution event on Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at South Elementary School. Sign up today at go.ncsu.edu/foodboxes to be able to receive one of their food boxes.
- Halloween Exercise & Craft Workshop will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Person County Senior Center and YOU are invited! We’ll have a spooky good time with a fun 30-minute cardio, strength and flexibility workout. This is an all-standing program or chair exercises, with no floor work. All exercises are geared towards beginners and midlife and older active adults. It is FREE to attend, but advance registration is required by calling the Senior Center at 336-599-7484 or the Extension Office at 336-599-1195. After the exercise, participants will be invited to complete a Wooden Pumpkin Craft. Participants are invited to wear a Halloween theme shirt or costume as well.