Food, Fun, and Fitness Wednesday, May 24, 2017 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm North Warren Central School (Route 8 Chestertown, NY 12817) During this program, participants will learn about nutrition and health, make and try new recipes, and participate in fun, physical-activity-based games. For more information regarding this program contact Marybeth Mitcham 518-623-3291. Marybeth Mitcham , mem467@cornell.edu, 518-623-3291 or 668-4881 ========================================= Good and Bad Garden Bugs Monday, June 5, 2017 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Greater Glens Falls Senior Center (380 Glen Street Glens Falls, NY 12801) 1-hour presentation on good and bad garden bugs. Contact Catherine Martini for more information 518-623-3291. Catherine Martini , cm648@cornell.edu, 518-623-3291 ========================================= Sensational Songbirds Thursday, June 8, 2017 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County (377 Schroon River Road Warrensburg, NY 12885) Many of the region’s songbirds are migratory, moving south for the summer. Some of them, the Northern Cardinal, are residential year-round. We will go out and use binoculars, bird guides, and song ID technology to assist us in identifying and observing as many calls and species as possible. Bring your own binoculars if you have them. CCE will have a limited number of binoculars available. Michele Baker, mlb222@cornell.edu, 518-623-3291 ========================================= Muzzleloader Program Sunday, June 11, 2017 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Dunham's Bay Fish & Game Club (2080 Ridge Road Queensbury, NY 12804) Participants must be 12 years of age and an enrolled 4-H member in Warren County. Learn the process of how to load a muzzleloader, specific safety practices, and about the history of this traditional firearm. There is a $5 fee. John Bowe, jfb32@cornell.edu, 518-623-3291 ========================================= Parenting Apart Tuesday, June 13, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm This program is primarily concerned with helping parents understand what their children are experiencing and how they can help them through the unique circumstances of divorce, separation or the end of a relationship involving children. Emphasis will be on the parent-child relationship and include strategies to help make the transition easier and more successful for children. Issues relating to ongoing parental conflict and communication strategies will be explored. Pre-registration is required. Fee for the program is $35.00 Roxanne Westcott , rmw38@cornell.edu, 518-623-3291 ========================================= Parenting Apart Wednesday, June 14, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm This program is primarily concerned with helping parents understand what their children are experiencing and how they can help them through the unique circumstances of divorce, separation or the end of a relationship involving children. Emphasis will be on the parent-child relationship and include strategies to help make the transition easier and more successful for children. Issues relating to ongoing parental conflict and communication strategies will be explored. Pre-registration is required. Fee for the program is $35.00 Roxanne Westcott , rmw38@cornell.edu, 518-623-3291 ========================================= 43rd Annual 4-H Wilderness Exploration Program Tuesday, July 11, 2017 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Location: Ausable Campground, Clinton County Cost: $55.00 TRIP IS LIMITED TO 15 YOUTH PARTICIPANTS! ALL participants MUST be enrolled 4-H’ers to attend this trip. To Register: Contact the CCE office by calling 518-623-3291/668-4881 or e-mailing mlb222@cornell.edu and send the $55 registration fee to the Cornell University Cooperative Extension Education Center (make checks payable to “CCE Warren County”). Registration Deadline is June 16, 2017. $55.00 John Bowe, jfb32@cornell.edu, 518-623-3291 ========================================= Intro to Photography Tuesday, July 18, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County (377 Schroon River Road Warrensburg, NY 12885) Join us for an Intro to Photography program with avid nature and landscape photographer, hiker and Master Gardener Peter Benoit. Roxanne Westcott , rmw38@cornell.edu, 518-623-3291 ========================================= Ag Business Tuesdays - Warren County Tuesday, July 25, 2017 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County (377 Schroon River Road Warrensburg, NY 12885) Are you a farmer in Eastern New York with a question about the management side of your farm business? The Cornell Cooperative Extension Eastern NY Commercial Hort Team, in collaboration with CCE County offices, is offering free farm business technical assistance appointments this summer on Tuesdays at various locations in our service region. On Tuesday, July 25 from 9:00am-3:00pm we will be at CCE Warren County.Topics for consultations can include: labor regulations and management, risk management (insurance and best practices), land use regulations and zoning, other food-regulations (labels, processing), personal finance and farm transition planning, tax and other grant and incentive programs, bookkeeping and recordkeeping, pricing products and market channel assessment, contract terms and negotiation, and loan programs and financing decisions. At your appointment we can either help to answer your questions or direct you to the right resources. Can't come to Warren County? Not available on July 25? No problem. There are several options for the meetings. You can meet with the ENYCH ag business management specialist, Liz Higgins, in person during your appointment at one of the alternative locations and dates below. You can also schedule an appointment on one of the dates to consult by phone or by video conference, regardless of your location. Access to a computer with high-speed internet access is needed for video conference. Preference for appointments is given to farmers in the 17 counties in NY served by the Eastern NY Team.Planned locations for May, June, and July 2017 May 16 CCE Dutchess County, Millbrook NY (this program)May 30 CCE Schoharie County, Cobleskill NYJune 20 CCE Orange County, Middletown NYJune 27 CCE Essex County, Westport NYJuly 11 CCE Clinton County, Plattsburg NYJuly 25 CCE Warren County, Warrensburg NYAppointments are in 1.5-hour increments starting at 9:00 am. In some cases, early morning or early evening appointments may be available. Pre-registration in advance is required - we cannot accommodate walk-ins. To register go to: http://bit.ly/2oEz751 or call (518) 949-3722 and leave your name, preferred date and preferred time and the best way to reach you. Dr. James Seeley, jas744@cornell.edu, 518-623-3291 ========================================= Warren County Youth Fair Saturday, August 12, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Warren County Fairgrounds (Schroon River Road Warrensburg, NY 12885) Great news! We will once again be offering face-to-face project judging, youth talent show, craft room, games,and more.There are some exciting changes or topics to discuss related to the fair: The theme for the 2017 Fair is “Medieval Machines” We are asking all youth participants to considerentering anything relating to medieval machines or medieval themes...writings, sculptures, photographs,drawings or artwork, etc. Youth exhibits and displays will be judged as usual on Friday, August 11th from 1pm—4pm. The Fairbook will be ready by June 8th. However, if you would like to know more about classes that link to the “Medieval Machines” theme style, here is a short list of classes to get you thinking: Section 1: Writing/poetry Section 3: Art Objects Section 8: Class 14: Grown in NY—heritage recipes/varieties Section 10/16/18: Livestock/Poultry/Small Animals—heritage varieties Section 15: Photography—photos of castles, knights, historical objects, etc. Section 19: Vegetables—heritage varieties Remember that entries can be from school projects, art classes, projects you did for Scouts, etc. They don’t have to be the result of 4-H work specifically. However, if there are guidelines/directions you followed, you should bring those with you for judging. AGAIN THIS YEAR: Entries selected to be exhibited at the NYS Fair may now be judged there! This means that you could receive a State Fair Premium for your entry! This will take some additional work on the part of the exhibitor...if you choose to send items on to the NYS Fair to be judged, you will have to complete an entry card, an entry form, AND write a short essay about how and why you created your item(s) based on the class. Example of the NYS Fair Exhibit Entry form can be found on page 13 of this issue of PY and on the 4-H blog. ALL Teen Superintendents and Fair Assistants MUST have completed a public presentation. Your interview for the job does not count as a public presentation. No exceptions. If you have not completed a public presentation, call our office and ask to speak with Roxanne about scheduling one. We will have a potluck lunch at 1:15 like we did last year and all participants and families are welcome to join us. Please call Michele and let her know how many family members are coming and what dish you may bring to share (4-H will supply hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers). Bring your best! We look forward to seeing all the great items you have been working on!Thank you for helping us make this a great 4-H Family event!Fairbooks: Will be ready for pick-up after June 8th.Entry Forms: All entries are due to our office by 4:30pm on Wednesday, July 14th. Free John Bowe, jfb32@cornell.edu, 518-623-3291 ========================================= 8th Annual CCE Golf Tournament & Silent Auction Saturday, August 26, 2017 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Cronin's Golf Resort (Golf Course Road Warrensburg, NY 12885) Please join us on August 26, 2017 for the 8th Annual Cornell Cooperative Extension Golf Tournament. All proceeds from this benefit will be used to help financially support Cooperative Extension educational programs.SIGN UP EARLY AND SAVE!! PREPAY BY AUGUST 11th $95.00 PER PERSON WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS, CASH OR CHECK. CONTACT THE CCE OFFICE AT 518-623-3291PAY ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT COST PER PERSON $100.00. Includes: green fees, cart, chicken barbecue, goodie bag, awards and prizes. The tournament will begin with registration at 9:00 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 10 a.m. The tournament format is a 4-person scramble. Individual players are welcome and will be placed within a team.Pre-registration for tournament and barbecue is required by contacting Amy Sabattis at 518-623-3291 or 668-4881. Registration FormThank you Cronin's Golf Resort for hosting our event. $95.00 per person prepaid $100.00 per person day of event Amy Sabattis , als77@cornell.edu, 518-623-3291 =========================================