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Collapse ▲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
- Join the Granville County Extension Office and Extension Volunteer Association (EVA) on Monday, November 17 at 1:00 p.m. at the Granville County Expo & Convention Center for our Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness event. We have guest speakers on hand from the NC Alzheimer’s Association and the Dementia Alliance of NC along with several organizations setting up vendor booths. This event is free to attend!!
- Trying to navigate the holidays as a caregiver?? Join us for the next Extension At Home virtual workshop, brought to you by a collaboration of N.C. Cooperative Extension Agents. On Tuesday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m., join us to learnhow to gain understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, provide care for yourself and your loved one during the holidays, adjust expectations and holiday plans to you and your loved one’s needs and abilities, and remain flexible and education family and friends about the disease, holiday safety, and sensitivity.Register online at go.ncsu.edu/caregiving
- Interested in supporting local agriculture while you eat healthy?? Join us on Tuesday, November 18 at 12:00 p.m. at the Person County Office Building Auditorium for our next Lunch N’ Learn workshop on “Eat Fresh, Buy Local”. Learn what foods are in season this fall, how to embrace the fall flavors, and learn some healthy tips and twists on those holiday favorites!! Registration is $5 and must be received by November 14 to Room 123 of the County Office Building.
- The Get the Dish Virtual Cooking Series workshop on Tuesday, November 18 at 2:00 p.m. (EST) will be on Cooking With Cactus. Learn how you can incorporate cactus to your meals. Register at bit.ly/Dish25
- Get tips for managing your diabetes during the holidays, how to prepare your foods healthier, and take home some delicious holiday recipes. Join the Extension Office at the Richard H. Thornton Library in Granville County on Thursday, November 20 at 10:30 a.m. for this workshop on how to “Take Charge of Your Diabetes” during the holidays.
- Chances are that spending time with family and friends is more important than how fancy or expensive a holiday meal is. Cooking for family and friends during the holidays doesn’t have to be stressful or expensive. Join us for this virtual workshop on Monday, November 24 at 12:00 p.m. where we will give you tips and tricks to enjoy your favorite holidays while not breaking the bank. Register at go.ncsu.edu/fcsregistration
- Join us on Thursday, December 4 at 1:00 p.m. at the South Granville Public Library for our Cooking with Herbs workshop. We will discuss different herbs and spices, health benefits, food pairings, and explore new recipes. We are well aware that cooking with herbs and spices will help reduce the salt intake of our participants, helping with various chronic conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, etc.
- Join the Alzheimer’s Association and the N.C. Cooperative Extension on Monday, December 15 at 2:00 p.m. for a virtual lesson through the Durham County Library on understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia. The “Caregiving During the Holidays” workshop shares what caregivers are facing during the holiday season, ways to support them, and strategies to adjust expectations and holiday plans. Register online now
- Don’t let winter weather catch you off guard! Are you ready for icy roads or unexpected emergencies? Join our virtual class on Tuesday, December 16 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) and learn practical tips on home readiness, personal safety strategies for the chilly season, and winter emergency kits. Sign up now and face winter with confidence!
- Every Friday, the Cooperative Extension Office hosts the Gardener’s Corner program on WKRX 96.7 Radio Roxboro. Be sure to listen on Friday, December 19 and 26 at 11:00 a.m. for the Family Consumer Science (FCS) Extension Agent, Jennifer Brown. Also, every Friday, the FCS program hosts a weekly 5-minute Food for Thought podcast around 1:00 p.m. You can also listen online at radioroxboro.com