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PSA: Cooperative Extension Service / October, 2020 Programs for Clay County, Ky.

 MANCHESTER, KY (October 3, 2020) - Clay County Cooperative Extension Service upcoming programs for October, 2020.

Cook Together, Eat Together will be held October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th at 2:00 pm via Facebook Live. Join Lora as she talks about sharing time with children, family, and friends while you are preparing a dish to eat. Each program talks about a skill you need for food preparation. Call Lora at 598-2789 and let her know if you plan to watch during the presentation or at a later time. FREE!

4-H Cloverbud Kits - This kit is available for Cloverbud level youth age 5-8. Those who register will receive a kit containing a fall related lesson about leaves and a wooden leaf project to complete at home! You must call to register and schedule a pick-up date at 598-2789. Kits will be available October 5th-9th at the Clay County Extension Office from 8AM-4PM. Limited kits available. FREE!

4-H Cultural Exploration Kits is a great opportunity for youth age 9-18 to explore different cultures through foods and cultural art projects! Youth will receive some ingredients to get them started in the kitchen, recipe, lesson & cultural art materials to complete a project. Countries youth will be focusing on each week: Germany (Oct. 5th-9th) and Brazil (Oct. 12th-16th) Pick-up location: Clay County Extension Office. You must call to register and schedule a pick-up date at 598-2789. FREE!

4-H Chefs in Training will be for youth ages 9-18. Recipe of the month: Chocolate Pumpkin Snack Cake. Cooking ingredients sponsored by Clay County FRYSC. You must call 598-2789 to register & schedule a pick-up date between October 12th-16th from 8 am – 4 pm. Limited kits available. FREE!

Improving Soil pH and Organic Matter – Online – Interactive webinar via Zoom will be on Monday, October 12th at 7:00 PM EST.  What will be covered: Soil improvement strategies for the fall/winter, Taking and interpreting soil tests, Calculating and applying lime, and Manure/compost application and considerations. Register here: EventBrite Link: https://bit.ly/35Nhw4g or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improving-soil-ph-and-organic-matter-tickets-121629706727. More information: FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1465087073881758/

Knife Skills on Facebook Live will be held on October 19th at 2:00 pm. Join Lora as she talks about knives and shows you how to chop and dice vegetables. FREE!

Cooking By the Calendar will be October 21st at 10:00 am. Join Lora on Facebook Live. FREE!

Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

 

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